Warhorse

I think I never did think to mention that I finally saw Warhorse.

Yeah, I really wasn't sure I wanted to see Warhorse because I really hate seeing animals in pain and I tend to be leery of war movies but I'm glad I did. Actually, it was my mom's idea, pulling the same mom card she did when making me see Saving Private Ryan when I was 15.

I loved how it had the emotional impact of Saving Private Ryan or Schindler's List but in a more accessible PG-13.

I really liked it. Of course, it wasn't as violent as Schindler's List or Saving Private Ryan but I think he was able to keep a very similar level of intensity without all the blood and gore. You do see the dead soldiers. You do see the dead horse corpses being piled into a hole. It has a pretty high death toll, really.

The book is a very anti-war book and the movie, from my understanding, is more from the book with some additions from the play and some new additions. Anyway, the movie is also very anti-war in that it does show everything and how both sides have good and bad people and actions and how war in the words of one character, "takes everything".

One thing my mom mentioned is how it showed how everyone has some good and bad in them. She also likes to think, even though it's highly unlikely, that maybe something like that did happen.

Tom Hiddleston was adorable as always and just when I thought he couldn't get any cuter, he started drawing. This wasn't the usual young male drawing that I'm used to where it consists of robots, gore or what your R.A. would look like naked, it was a HORSE!

It was cuteness/adorable level DEFCON ONE!

Unfortunately, the book has no photos from the movie but Conan did manage to show a clip with Tom's character multiple times so that was nice.

Benedict Cumberbatch is in it, too. On one hand, I get that he was going for a more chivalrous, character from an older age but...I HATED the mustache. It was just wrong. I hope it never happens again.

There was also a theory that the horse was cursed. I don't believe this. However, I did compelling evidence that the FLAG was cursed and that was the real reason why the father wanted to get rid of it.

All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by hoperomantic at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by southrnbygrace at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by ultra_fic at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by jesco0307 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by sheryden at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by meridian_rose at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by brontefanatic at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by philstar22 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Originally posted by lk737 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

Please repost this? I have never begged for one of my posts to be boosted. I am just so worried for my friends and want you to know.

According to this article, dated March 15, 2012:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/webnews/major-isps-turn-into-copyright-police-by-july-says-riaa/

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

Fox news confirms this:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/17/us-isps-become-copyright-cops-starting-july-12/

Youtube video explaining this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5OG0R-yS-c

SIGN THE PETITION!
http://act.demandprogress.org/sign/backdoor_sopa/?source=fb

21 Jump Street

You know what's sad?

I felt like Johnny Depp acted more in his five minutes of 21 Jump Street than he has during the last five years.

Yeah...

It was an awesome movie though. I almost couldn't stop laughing. Plus, it had the trailer for The Avengers, woohoo.