Written by Given that it took me three tries to spell “September” I’ve got a bad feeling about this month. Thankfully, I’m not returning to school as I would be usually. Feels weird even on the second go-round to not be attending class or getting a new lunchbox (I would probably go with Toy Story 3 or Scott Pilgrim for this year). Not that it feels bad, just different (feel free to get me a Scott Pilgrim lunchbox or just save your money and go see it in theaters cause it is awesome). OK, gonna move past the lunchbox thing since I think that’s probably about enough of that, right? Let’s just forget about the lunchbox and move on.
This would be an awesome lunchbox.
And that’s it. You’ll hear my thoughts on Scott Pilgrim soon although I fear it may be too late so I’m going to officially implore you to see this movie. Thanks. Now September:
Movies
Never Let Me Go (Sept. 15)- I know very little about this project except that the synopsis sounds vaguely haunting and the book it’s adapted from is apparently fantastic. Director Mark Romanek has some heavy material on his hands as it deals with a sci-fi aspect (cloning/harvesting humans) and a strong emotional bond. The cast is strong with Andrew Garfield (soon to be Spiderman, excellent in Red Riding Trilogy), Carrie Mulligan (An Education), and Keira Knightley (you know her). Should be an interesting flick. Not sure I’m gonna rush to a theater for it, but the concept and cast have me more than a little intrigued.
Also: Buried
Television
I’m gonna take the easy way out on this one. Wait with BATED breath for the forthcoming Pop Ramblings Fall TView featuring Bold Predictions.
Music
Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s Buzzard (Sept. 21)- WHAT?! I didn’t even know this was happening. Sometimes when I do this little feature I get the best surprises. Like the one time I found a pony while doing research, it was just sitting in my closet. I KNOW! Luckiest guy alive. Seriously though, I can’t even describe Margot’s music. I will try. It’s sad sometimes, it’s happy sometimes, it’s definitely messed-up sometimes, but there is something beautiful, fragile, atmospheric and intimate. Hmm sounds like maybe they were a little haphazard on their last album. But here’s hoping they got back to The Dust of Retreat era skills and songship. My fingers are crossed for awesome.
