I absolutely loved this book. J.K. Rowling wrapped up the story very well. Once I got started, I couldn't put it down, and this book has the distinction of getting me to verbally react as I was reading. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
If you have finished the book and want to discuss details with me, since I don't want to spoil anything publicly, shoot me an e-mail at abelefkowitz at g mail dot com.
Showing posts with label harry potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label harry potter. Show all posts
July 25, 2007
July 18, 2007
Order of the Phoenix
So I watched the latest Harry Potter movie and I have to say it was well done with the story they told, considering the movie could have dragged on and on and on due to the subplots and details that are in the book.
If you're a purist about movies being related to the books that inspire them, you're going to have issues with Order of the Phoenix. However, if you like a story, you'll like the movie. At least they didn't get all CGI'ed out as much as other movies. I would have loved to have seen more of a chase scene towards the end, but that's just me.
One thing that does bother me was the lack of the scar on Harry's forehead. Considering that this volume really gets into the pain that his scar causes, I had to wonder why his forehead was practically clean.
Still, it's worth seeing, but I'd consider matinee prices to watch it.
If you're a purist about movies being related to the books that inspire them, you're going to have issues with Order of the Phoenix. However, if you like a story, you'll like the movie. At least they didn't get all CGI'ed out as much as other movies. I would have loved to have seen more of a chase scene towards the end, but that's just me.
One thing that does bother me was the lack of the scar on Harry's forehead. Considering that this volume really gets into the pain that his scar causes, I had to wonder why his forehead was practically clean.
Still, it's worth seeing, but I'd consider matinee prices to watch it.
July 12, 2007
Busy (at least outside of work)
Finished Order of the Phoenix, now to read Half Blood Prince before Deathly Hallows comes out next Friday. On top of that, I have lines and music to memorize for GodSpell. I have been given the part of John/Judas, so that does mean a bit more work, but it should be fun. I have a soundtrack of the music numbers and I have already downloaded it to my Stiletto so I can listen and learn. We open August 24, and the show looks like it will be fun.
Saturday is a board meeting with GreenBeLT Pride to discuss recent events and how we can continue their success. We had a lot of new people show up, now we need to find a way to keep them there, especially guys. I could stand to lose my status as the "token gay man" at our events. Besides, Labor Day is coming up, and we need to start planning so we can have the most fabulous float in the parade again :-D
After meeting, I am off to Baltimore with Joshua, first to pick up a pair of running shoes from Holabird Sports. There was a particular pair of Asics I was interested in; the place I would usually buy from were selling them for $95 plus shipping, Holabird was selling the exact same shoes for only $76, and I could do in-store pickup. I'll definitely take a bargain any day.
A jaunt down the inner harbor, and then it's off to a party, which should be lots of fun. After that, I am planning to go watch basketball on Sunday, and perhaps see the new Harry Potter movie as well.
Now if only work could be busy like this right now. As it is, all is quiet on my surveys, but I know it will get crazier next month when the next systems test occurs for my listing surveys. Still, I hate when basically I have no work coming down from my sponsors. There's only so long that I can take playing around with another instrument and seeing if I can tweak its performance for the next major revision. I did get a problem case in the field, but I think it's one of those flukes where it just happened because I have been unable to re-create the problem. Isn't that how it always goes?
Saturday is a board meeting with GreenBeLT Pride to discuss recent events and how we can continue their success. We had a lot of new people show up, now we need to find a way to keep them there, especially guys. I could stand to lose my status as the "token gay man" at our events. Besides, Labor Day is coming up, and we need to start planning so we can have the most fabulous float in the parade again :-D
After meeting, I am off to Baltimore with Joshua, first to pick up a pair of running shoes from Holabird Sports. There was a particular pair of Asics I was interested in; the place I would usually buy from were selling them for $95 plus shipping, Holabird was selling the exact same shoes for only $76, and I could do in-store pickup. I'll definitely take a bargain any day.
A jaunt down the inner harbor, and then it's off to a party, which should be lots of fun. After that, I am planning to go watch basketball on Sunday, and perhaps see the new Harry Potter movie as well.
Now if only work could be busy like this right now. As it is, all is quiet on my surveys, but I know it will get crazier next month when the next systems test occurs for my listing surveys. Still, I hate when basically I have no work coming down from my sponsors. There's only so long that I can take playing around with another instrument and seeing if I can tweak its performance for the next major revision. I did get a problem case in the field, but I think it's one of those flukes where it just happened because I have been unable to re-create the problem. Isn't that how it always goes?
July 10, 2007
Catching Up
So next week the final Harry Potter book will be released. I have already pre-ordered my copy, I just have to show up at the local indie bookstore next Friday after my Other Friday dinner to wait and pick it up. To prepare, I'm re-reading Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince again just to refresh my memory. I have read the first four books multiple times so I'm familiar with them, but the last two I have only read once, so it would be good to refresh. I started tonight and I'm almost halfway through Order of the Phoenix already.
I am eagerly anticipating what's going to happen in the final book. I'm also glad to hear that a number of fan sites and message boards are pledging to shut down for 48 hours to try to prevent spoilers from being leaked out. I know that if I were still on Livejournal I would have been avoiding reading any other journals for a few days until I finished the book. I have a few theories as to what will happen, but I'm just going to shut my mouth about them until I see if I am correct or not.
I am eagerly anticipating what's going to happen in the final book. I'm also glad to hear that a number of fan sites and message boards are pledging to shut down for 48 hours to try to prevent spoilers from being leaked out. I know that if I were still on Livejournal I would have been avoiding reading any other journals for a few days until I finished the book. I have a few theories as to what will happen, but I'm just going to shut my mouth about them until I see if I am correct or not.
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