this is just a matter of policy;

[rocknload]

Despite my complete and utter hatred of Batman Begins—which I've ranted to my friends about probably more times than they appreciate—I'm pretty excited to see the new one in, oh, three or four hours. Alas, that I have a final exam tomorrow, so Bryce and I are dragging our books along with us for the long wait in line.

This gives me about one more hour to finish writing various reports and complete various labs, and all I can think is, "Huh, I wonder what it is about my writing style that makes it unsuitable for this particular fandom? Maybe if I changed it to present tense and made the sentences shorter, with more description..."

Being unbearable geeky and pretentious is an art form I have perfected. As is avoiding my homework!

I am amazing.

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[pretzelcoatl.livejournal.com]

Wait.

You hate Batman Begins?

o_O

Keep in mind that's just surprise, not "OMG YOU HAVE BAD TASTE."

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

My loathing for that movie is complete. And I adore Christian Bale, so I was really willing to overlook a lot! I think it's my love for him and a very effective viral marketing campaign that has me jazzed for the new one.

SAY I HAVE BAD TASTE, if you want. I honestly don't mind! I'm not exactly kind myself when I go on a THIS MOVIE SUCKS rant--it would be unfair for me to be offended over such a thing!

[pretzelcoatl.livejournal.com]

See, that's why I was going o_O because it's Christian Bale, but I can understand!

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

It looks like Heath Ledger did a really good job as the Joker, which would be an improvement on the first one, for sure! So we shall SEE.

[unicorn]

When you return you will have to essay about it at me.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

Odds are good that it will be an angry, bitter essay!

[unicorn]

But will it be PRETENTIOUS?

My final exam is tomorrow too. Joy.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

ODDS ARE GOOD.

At least school will be done with? Only one terrible night before freedom! I don't think I'm going to sleep at all, oh god...

[unicorn]

When do you leave and CUT OFF your lab-finishing period?

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

Pretty soon, probably! Whenever everyone wants to wait for the movie. I don't actually have a whole lot to do, which is why I think it's taking me so long to finish the work! I HAVE PLENTY OF TIME, I think to myself, even if I know I do not.

[unicorn]

I have a lot to do and I'm not doing it anyway. Lots of work does not make you SAFE. Though it will make things interesting in a couple of hours.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

Ouch. What do you have? I've just got a few one page reports and lab questions, and since I've got 70% on labs and labs are only worth 10% of the total grade, I'm not putting a huge priority on them, anyway. It's the final that's probably gonna kill me...

[unicorn]

Two full lab reports and a lot of studying. The final is going to kill me too.

To randomly butt in on an upthread conversation, I feel kind of bad that I don't think I'll be able to accept Heath Ledger's Joker in any way, shape or form. His makeup is wrong.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

I will note that Optimus Prime had flames when before he did not.

[unicorn]

The flames were not indicative of a changed take on the character! They were to add visual interest for filming, because all-blue things were bad in the lighting they were going for.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

Probably the original makeup was too cartoony for the look of the new movie series, in this case! Or whatever reason they had, it was probably similar to the flame thing.

[unicorn]

It wasn't! It's a different take on the Joker that the messy makeup fits better. More of a "philosophical thug" line... or that's what I've heard from my movie-seeing sources, anyway.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

Huh. I will see! I am forgiving of adaptations, I think, since I don't often see illogical changes or stuff. Especially when they take the source material so seriously, like they do with these high budget comic book movies.

[unicorn]

I will probably like the movie anyway. I just foresee it always bugging me. Forever. I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOURSELF.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

Now that I've seen it--well, if you like any part of it, it probably should be him.

[unicorn]

That is not promising. GO TO BED.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

It was good, actually.

WHAT IS SLEEP

[unicorn]

I'm glad!

YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE THAN ME. GOOOOOOOOOOOO.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

It's almost the most serious movie I've seen since... ever. THERE IS NO FUN IN IT.

I AM JUST NOW STARTING TO STUDY WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT

[unicorn]

NONE?

S-sigh.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

None at all. The only laughter is of the horrified, nervous variety.

I'm kind of exaggerating. But there's not a lot of sleep in my future.

[unicorn]

That is no detriment.

Would my exam philosophy that it is better to be rested enough to read the questions have a chance of gaining credence here?

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

It's kind of tiring, after a while, wondering who will be the next person to die in a terrible way.

It depends. What are you doing?

[unicorn]

Here's an easy tip for that question: Not Batman!

Well, when you posted this I was COMMUTING. Now I am screwing around on the internet, waiting in dread for the test in twenty five minutes.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

There's lots of people that are NOT Batman, though! Lots.

I realized you must be traveling when I thought about the timing of my comment later! YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN YOUR TEST BY NOW, BUT GOOD LUCK ANYWAY.

[unicorn]

THANK YOU. Have you taken yours? GOOD LUCK ON THAT TOO.

[immelmanturn.livejournal.com]

Batman Begins was boring, but this one. You'll like this one. Heath Ledger is this movie.

[rocknload.livejournal.com]

I can't believe that was rated PG-13.

[immelmanturn.livejournal.com]

S-s-seriously.