Just a couple of recommendations:
Movies--three things that you need to see. First is Ponyo. Shit is amazing...saw it with the brother on a bro date, and loved every minute of it. The animation is simply stunning. The general plot line works well, but there are a couple of random ramblings and tangents that simply never get resolved. But oh well! It's so pretty and cute and hilarious. Check it out.
Second is The Hurt Locker. It's an incredibly powerful film about a team in Iraq that is responsible for disarming IEDs. The cinematography is often done from the perspectives of the Iraqis, which heightens the tension and unknowningness of the Americans while allowing the viewer to empathize with the invaded and oppressed Iraqis. I can honestly say that a film has never impacted me as deeply as this one. It's a must see.
Third film is a documentary, Food Inc. It's a fascinating expose of today's food industry. It will blow your mind, guaranteed.
Next recommendation--GO TO COLLEGE! IT'S BRILLIANT.
Lu
