Film Review: Dorian Gray (2009)

Tagline: Forever young. Forever cursed.

Plot: A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty eternally, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.

Genre: Drama-Thriller

Director: Oliver Parker

Actors: Ben Barnes, Colin Firth, Ben Chaplin

My Review: Very good. Let's see... stars Colin Firth (✓), Ben Barnes (✓), Ben Chaplin (✓), and based on Oscar Wilde's novel (✓) - what more could I have asked for? Part disturbing and part creepy at times, this film let's you escape for a moment and realize that you shouldn't let yourself be a pushover or be a follower for approval (hint hint, Dorian Gray). Oh yeah, more importantly, you shouldn't sell your soul to the devil either.

Vyncent Flaw, Guild, Rocksteady Lounge

I'm probably one of the worst bloggers around. So lazy and unmotivated to update. Oh well.

There are huge gaps where I rarely go out and become such a recluse, but there are also those spontaneous moments when I actually do go out and can cram a couple of things in a short time. It takes a lot for me to go out.

Went to see my sister's boyfriend's new band, Vyncent Flaw at The Slidebar in Fullerton recently. Will's (sister's boyfriend) roomie's band, Guild also performed and both were really good and I was really diggin' them. They have 2 more shows lined up this month in L.A. so I'll maybe check it out if things are not so crazy in my schedule.

Oh yeah, my camera is fucked up beyond all repair (FUBAR for those SKYPE users) and really crappy photos ensued. Not only do I really need a new laptop, but now I have to add on another expense for the camera that is completely FUBAR'd.

Vyncent Flaw

Will Gannon
Guild


One of my best girlfriends, Nina and her boyfriend, Viktor just had a big night featuring guest DJs from Japan and London over at the Akbar in Silver Lake. It was tons of fun and I had a swell time catching up with friends. They both regularly spin at The Rocksteady Lounge every Mondays at the Akbar.

Some more crappy photos from the FUBAR camera.

Nina starting her set.

Nina Reggaedelic
Viktor and Nina
Brady and Renee





Will and my sis, Rachel.

With girlfriends, Cari, Nina and Kristina.

Awkward stupid shot of me, but nice photos of Cari and Kristina while dancing.




With Amanda before leaving Akbar.