*yawn* *stretch* G'morning..

So, for the second night running, I've had extensive HP-related dreams. As in, non-stop Harry Potter dreams all night long. Sadly, I cannot remember any details at all when I wake up. I recall JUST enough to know that I was running around with Harry, the Weasleys, and Hermione (or some combination thereof). Also ironically, I've been waking up at 415, 430, and 445 almost exactly.

I imagine that the attraction of Harry Potter -- at least why I'm so obsessed with it -- is that it's very much a happily ever after story, despite some of the events in the later books. It's too early -- and I have work -- for me to get too philosophical about it (and depressed as a result), but I notice that it's very important to me that Harry finds someone. Same as it is with Belgarion when I read Eddings' books. Perhaps I'm externalizing my own desires?

Oh well, I just heard my roommate's alarm, so I better hit the shower before he takes over the bathroom... Later, folks.

EDIT: This is a reminder to myself to make a post about my thoughts this morning about embarrassment, love, and finding someone. No time now.

Casablanca

I decided to "clean out" my DVDs when I got home today, to eliminate the chaff that I made the mistake of buying just to watch once (as opposed to wanting to watch over and over). I got a nice stack of DVDs sat aside now, to get rid of. I may even post 'em, just to see if there's any interest.

While cleaning, though, I realized I'd not watched Casablanca in about two years, and I remembered how much I loved that movie. (I know! The consummate geek/nerd who loves Star Wars/D&D/Harry Potter/sci-fi/fantasy, actually liking a movie widely considered a classic. Go figure! *grin*) So, I watched it.

Damn, is that movie hot. I mean, I'd be hard-pressed to find something wrong with it. Movie-makers today could seriously take a page out of how that film was done. There were what, four sets (counting the flashback), and no SFX aside from two gunshots? Brilliant. As if there were any doubt concerning the quality of the movie, I refer people to listen to Rick's final speech to Ilsa ("If you don't get on that plane.."). Every line sounds familiar. That's a seriously telling phenomenon. This movie is 66 years old. It all sounds familiar because other movies and shows have borrowed those lines over that time.

So, I got inspired, and made a Casablanca icon. Just goes to show you how much of a sentimentalist* I am. *wink*

EDIT: I forgot to mention it, but Ingrid Bergman is GORGEOUS. :)

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* - You'll get the reference if you've ever seen the movie. :)

Local Peoples...

...here are the DVDs I mentioned in that earlier post about Casablanca.

Chain Reaction
Eragon
Fantastic Four
Flushed Away
Get Shorty
Matrix Reloaded
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Open Season
Shark Tale
Thank You for Smoking
Saint Tail 1-3 (Episodes 1-11)
The Soul Taker 1 (Episodes 1-3)
Soul Hunter (Complete 26 episode series)

I'm specifically mentioning these for the local people, because if anyone wants 'em, say so, and we can arrange a meet so I can give the ones you want to you. I'd rather not ship, but if there's something you want, and you're not local, ask, and we may be able to work something out. I'm not really concerned about making money off these.