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calmacil_20
27 January 2008 @ 06:13 pm
A bunch of videos in honour of the great Chuck episodes on Thursday  
Chuck Videos )
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Current Music: Killing the Blues - Robert Plant & Allison Krauss
 
 
calmacil_20
19 January 2008 @ 02:38 pm
 
The only thing worse than being bored and grumpy is not knowing why...
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calmacil_20
15 January 2008 @ 08:05 pm
 
center></center>You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind. You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life. Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling. And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen!
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Current Music: In Repair - John Mayer
 
 
calmacil_20
18 December 2007 @ 08:29 am
Lost Season 4 Trailer  
...holy shit...

 
 
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Current Music: Melissa - Dave Matthews Band with Gregg Allman
 
 
calmacil_20
27 November 2007 @ 11:09 am
Chuck is the man  

Can I just say how much I love the show, Chuck. Not only did they use a song from Band of Horses ("No One's Gonna Love You") (a band everyone needs to get into) last night, but the super hot girl in it is named Sarah, and if you take her and Chuck's initials, you get C and S, just like me and Sarah. Gotta love it.

 
 
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Current Music: Is There A Ghost - Band of Horses
 
 
calmacil_20
02 November 2007 @ 11:57 am
My eyes can only see you one way...  
As Sarah already mentioned, it was a year ago today we stood face-to-face for the first time. One of the best days of my life. Happy Anniversary, baby! 
 
 
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Current Music: Everything - Michael Buble
 
 
calmacil_20
01 November 2007 @ 06:26 pm
My take on "The Man Rules"  
 So, Sarah's mum sent her these, and I'm not sure how much I agree with 'em, so I'm going to go through and give my take on them. Keep an mind I'm a little weird, so don't be too thrown off if my responses don't match.

"The Man Rules"­­­­
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These are our rules! Please note, these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.
okay, this one is true, but I understand women aren't either. Still, if you don't say anything, don't expect us to.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. this is just bitching for bitching's sake. You're a big boy now, put up the fucking seat. Besides, the codes of being a gentleman dictate you cater to the woman's needs.

1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. i don't watch sports, so this is just a moo point. I don't give a damn.

1. Crying is blackmail. i wouldn't call crying "blackmail," per se, but it does go a long way with me. I hate knowing I made woman cry, and I usually do anything to stop it, so it's more a guilt thing for me.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
this is true to a point, but there is something to be said for reading between the lines. Not everything said is right out there. Give the extra effort you lazy ass.

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. yes, but sometimes it's obvious to even a deaf person that more is required; if so expound on it.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. this is total bullshit. Sympathy is what the person you love is for, plain and simple.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become Null and Void after 7 Days. again, bullshit. That's just not taking any responsibility for anything. Guys like this give other guys bad names.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. depends. This is that catch-22. If you're in an honest relationship, maybe say something, but delicately.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, WE MEANT THE OTHER ONE. laziness again. Say what you mean.

1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. again, true to point. Either ask or tell, or help us while we're doing whatever, just don't complain about it afterwards

1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.. nope, not true.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we. what, is this based on total macho, not use brain at all guys?

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is. but it is possible to learn. I hate things like this where guys are painted so stereotypcially

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that. well...more or less, though we'll try not to do it public

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle. not entirely true. Men who are actually paying attention will notice the difference. I try to be one of these.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear. this is sort of true.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really. haha, more or less, though more skin (as long as it is for one guy's (namely whomever your dating) benefits) won't get a whole lot of complaining on the time it takes

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball or motor sports uh...no. I don't think about any of these with anything even bordering on regularity. If you're going to talk to me, it's going to be about lit, film or tv

1. You have enough clothes. sure, but if you enjoy it, go nuts.

1. You have too many shoes. depends. I don't really care. See above.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape! if I get out of shape, I want my woman to tell me (gently, though). I want to be appealing to her, so if that means working out, so be it.

1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping. please, any jackass who would rather sleep on the couch than with the woman he loves should be on the streets. 

So, that's my take. Girls, feel free to flame me if you want. That's just how I feel.
 
 
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Current Music: Good Life - Kanye West featuring T-Pain
 
 
calmacil_20
31 October 2007 @ 06:46 pm
 
 Happy Halloween...

...to those who aren't stuck at work, where nobody is fucking coming in.
 
 
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Current Music: Halloweenhead - Ryan Adams
 
 
calmacil_20
29 October 2007 @ 02:25 pm
Top 100 Movies, and other news...  
Now that I've seen at least 50 of AFI's Top 100 Movies of all Time, and because Sarah asked me about it, I thought I'd compile my own "Clarke's Top 100 Movies of all Time." These are just mine, so feel free to bash/disagree if you want. There's not a whole lot of "classics," because if I put some of 'em on there, it'd just be me being pretentious, so I'm going with what I really think. Also, if you're super bored, you can copy the list and put it in a reply and see which ones you've seen (this is a requirement for Sarah, so I can see how much work I have to do =) Anyway, here it is:

Clarke's Top 100 Movies of All Time
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
4. Almost Famous
5. Casablanca
6. Lost in Translation
7. Citizen Kane
8. Roman Holiday
9. Spirited Away
10. To Kill A Mockingbird
11. Jurassic Park
12. High Fidelity
13. The Royal Tenenbaums
14. Forrest Gump
15. Pulp Fiction
16. Pan's Labyrinth
17. The Godfather
18. Annie Hall
19. Brick
20. Saving Private Ryan
21. Jaws
22. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
23. Fight Club
24. The Shawshank Redemption
25. Serenity
26. When Harry Met Sally
27. From Russia With Love
28. Some Like it Hot
29. Rushmore
30. Good Will Hunting
31. Field of Dreams
32. Shakespeare in Love
33. Breakfast at Tiffany's
34. Sabrina (1954)
35. Toy Story
36. The Music Man
37. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
38. Dr. Srangelove
39. Sideways
40. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
41. Back to the Future
42. A Boy Named Charlie Brown
43. My Fair Lady
44. Young Frankenstein
45. Star Wars: A New Hope
46. Clerks
47. Children of Men
48. Volver
49. As Good As it Gets
50. The Graduate
51. How to Steal A Million
52. Mullholand Drive
53. Schindler's List
54. The Maltese Falcon
55. Gladiator
56. Manhattan
57. The Lion King
58. Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban
59. Uncle Buck
60. Dogma
61. Casino Royale
62. Castaway
63. Sleepless in Seattle
64. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
65. Spaceballs
66. American History X
67. Broken Flowers
68. Love and War
69. Match Point
70. The Emperor's New Groove
71. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
72. Plains, Trains and Automobiles
73. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
74. Say Anything...
75. Jerry Maguire
76. The Treasure of the Sierra Madres
77. Big Fish
78. Camelot
79. West Side Story
80. Caddyshack
81. Memento
82. Aladdin
83. Elizabethtown
84. Finding Forrester
85. King Kong (2005)
86. Finding Nemo
87. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
88. Election
89. Babel
90. Rounders
91. Love Actually
92. American Splendor
93. The Sword in the Stone
94. Golden Eye
95. Duck Soup
96. The Holiday
97. 21 Grams
98. I am Sam
99. Death Proof
100. Kingdom of Heaven

So yeah, there you go.

In other news, I made it into my Tolkien class (yes!) and every other one I wanted. Hopefully my last semester at college'll be a good one.

Finally, Georgia, you need to check out the soundtrack to the movie "I'm Not There" (the one about Bob Dylan). Actually, Sarah, since you're not a big fan of Dylan's voice, you may like it, too. I can get it to either of you right away, just let me know. Check out this tracklisting! http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=886971203820&delay=y&PV=y&z=y&cds2Pid=18835&linkid=1032356
 
 
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calmacil_20
28 September 2007 @ 08:56 am
A week of premieres  

 So, here's my thoughts after a week of premieres



Overall, all I can say is, I can't wait for Lost...
 
 
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calmacil_20
27 September 2007 @ 07:17 pm
Lost Season 3 Bloopers  
God, I wish I was friends with these people...

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calmacil_20
26 September 2007 @ 05:53 pm
 
With the Office premiere just a night away, I thought I'd post one of my favourite Jim and Pam video's.

 
 
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Current Music: #41 - Dave Matthews Band
 
 
calmacil_20
11 September 2007 @ 05:51 pm
On 9/11  
I have nothing much to say, except to tell everyone you love them today. Or, you can do it a la Homer Simpson:

Homer: From now on, I will say "I love you" or "You're special" before you leave the room. Nah, too long. How about just a pat on the butt?
 
 
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Current Music: Atlantic City - Bruce Springsteen
 
 
calmacil_20
31 August 2007 @ 10:50 am
Kanye West  
The new Kanye West album leaked! It's fuckin' awesome! It's got T-Pain, Mos Def, Dwele, Chris Martin of Coldplay and John Mayer. Sweet!
 
 
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Current Music: Good Morning (Intro) - Kanye West
 
 
calmacil_20
22 August 2007 @ 08:20 pm
Go back and listen to "Daughters"...bitches...  
These guys kill me. I can't wait for the new Kanye album!

 
 
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Current Mood: amused
Current Music: Bittersweet - Kanye West featuring John Mayer
 
 
calmacil_20
21 August 2007 @ 06:00 pm
A Brief Shining Moment - Epilogue  

Title: A Brief Shining Moment
Author: 

[info]calmacil_20
Spoiler/Warnings: An AU story that for the most part ignores DH.
Summary:  A story that ehcoes through the ages is told again...A retelling of the Arthurian legends with our favourite Hogwarts students as the focus. Takes place after the seventh year at Hogwarts is over, and Harry and his friends thought that they finally had some respite. Harry and Hermione are together at last, and live with most of the Order members in small, secluded house, but there is a shadowy remnant of Voldemort's supporters - united under a new leader - who still want to plunge the world into darkness. 
Genre: Angst/Adventure/Romance
Chapter: Epilogue - The Twilight Road
Chapter Summary: The two spirits from the prologue conclude their vigil as dawn breaks...
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: So, this is the end of my story. It's meant a lot to me, and I really hope everyone enjoyed it who read it. I can't give enough love to  [info]herminia for all her help and support in working on this. I hope you all like this, and feedback is much appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Here's the Prologue and Chatpers 1 - 20 for those who need to catch up!

Cross-posted to: 
[info]delusionalfans, [info]harmony_fiction, [info]harryhermione[info]hhr_danemma, [info]blueflame_hhrand my own personal journal. 

Epilogue - The Twilight Road

 

 
 
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Current Music: Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
 
 
calmacil_20
21 August 2007 @ 05:58 pm
A Brief Shining Moment - Chapter Twenty  
Title: A Brief Shining Moment
Author:  [info]calmacil_20
Spoiler/Warnings: An AU story that for the most part ignores DH.
Summary:  A story that ehcoes through the ages is told again...A retelling of the Arthurian legends with our favourite Hogwarts students as the focus. Takes place after the seventh year at Hogwarts is over, and Harry and his friends thought that they finally had some respite. Harry and Hermione are together at last, and live with most of the Order members in small, secluded house, but there is a shadowy remnant of Voldemort's supporters - united under a new leader - who still want to plunge the world into darkness. 
Genre: Angst/Adventure/Romance
Chapter: Twenty - Goodbye For Now 
Chapter Summary: The funeral for the fallen of Claer is held, and a special memorial is held for the founder of the group...
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: My story comes to an end, with just the epilogue remaining, and I really hope you like the way this is ending. All my grattitude and love to  [info]herminia for all her help and helping me stay committed to finishing the story. I hope you all enjoy, and feedback is much appreciated.

Here's the Prologue and Chatpers 1 - 19 for those who need to catch up!

Cross-posted to: 
[info]delusionalfans, [info]harmony_fiction, [info]harryhermione[info]hhr_danemma, [info]blueflame_hhrand my own personal journal. 

Chapter Twenty - Goodbye For Now
 
 
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Current Music: Into the West - Annie Lennox
 
 
calmacil_20
19 August 2007 @ 09:07 am
A Brief Shining Moment - Chapter Nineteen  
Title: A Brief Shining Moment
Author:  [info]calmacil_20
Spoiler/Warnings: An AU story that for the most part ignores DH.
Summary:  A story that ehcoes through the ages is told again...A retelling of the Arthurian legends with our favourite Hogwarts students as the focus. Takes place after the seventh year at Hogwarts is over, and Harry and his friends thought that they finally had some respite. Harry and Hermione are together at last, and live with most of the Order members in small, secluded house, but there is a shadowy remnant of Voldemort's supporters - united under a new leader - who still want to plunge the world into darkness. 
Genre: Angst/Adventure/Romance
Chapter: Nineteen - Two Kinds of Tears
Chapter Summary: Harry and Bellatrix finally meet on the field of battle, and Harry fights not only his enemy but his inner demons...
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: This is quite possibly my favourite chapter in this whole story, and I really hope everyone enjoys it. All my grattitude and love to  [info]herminia for all her help and the fact that I miss her so much. I hope you all enjoy, and feedback is much appreciated.

Here's the Prologue and Chatpers 1 - 18 for those who need to catch up!

Cross-posted to: 
[info]delusionalfans, [info]harmony_fiction, [info]harryhermione[info]hhr_danemma, [info]blueflame_hhrand my own personal journal. 

Chapter Nineteen - Two Kinds of Tears
 
 
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Current Music: The Return of the King - Howard Shore
 
 
calmacil_20
17 August 2007 @ 08:39 am
One Year Anniversary  
Happy One Year Anniversary, Sarah! I love you, baby, and I hope next year is even better than this one!


 
 
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Current Music: Everything - Michael Buble
 
 
calmacil_20
17 August 2007 @ 08:32 am
A Brief Shining Moment - Chapter Eighteen  
Title: A Brief Shining Moment
Author:  [info]calmacil_20
Spoiler/Warnings: An AU story that for the most part ignores DH.
Summary:  A story that ehcoes through the ages is told again...A retelling of the Arthurian legends with our favourite Hogwarts students as the focus. Takes place after the seventh year at Hogwarts is over, and Harry and his friends thought that they finally had some respite. Harry and Hermione are together at last, and live with most of the Order members in small, secluded house, but there is a shadowy remnant of Voldemort's supporters - united under a new leader - who still want to plunge the world into darkness. 
Genre: Angst/Adventure/Romance
Chapter: Eighteen - The Redemption of the Purebloods
Chapter Summary: Ron and Draco have a chance to right their wrongs as the Battle for Claer rages on...
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: I really liked the way this chapter turned out, and hope you all enjoy it as well. My never-ending thanks and love to  [info]herminia for all her help and the fact that I miss her so much. I hope you all enjoy, and feedback is much appreciated.

Here's the Prologue and Chatpers 1 - 17 for those who need to catch up!

Cross-posted to: 
[info]delusionalfans, [info]harmony_fiction, [info]harryhermione[info]hhr_danemma, [info]blueflame_hhrand my own personal journal. 

Chapter Eighteen - The Redemption of the Purebloods
 
 
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Current Mood: okay
Current Music: True Companion - Marc Cohn