Year-End Wrapup
Except for one very big, very important, very awesome, once-in-a-lifetime event, 2005 was pretty sucktastic.
I have been so bummed out by the “2005 in 2005 words!” articles that I’ve been reading the past couple of weeks that I don’t even have it in me to discuss all the things that sucked. I guess that explains how this turned out to be my least-prolific year of blogging since I started in 2001.
There is one thing for which I care to remember this year, though, and I get to wake up next to her every day.
All that being said, I’d still feel remiss if I didn’t mention my favorite entertainment of the year, because I did see some awesome movies and read some excellent books. Instead of best-of lists, I’m writing about my favorites in each category that I read/saw this year. Yes, I know Casablanca didn’t come out this year, but I did see it for the first time.
Favorite Movies of 2005
- Crash
- A History of Violence
- Serenity
- Casablanca
- Good Night, And Good Luck.
- Batman Begins
- The Big Lebowski
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
- The Aristocrats
- King Kong
Favorite Books of 2005
- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (now my favorite book of all time)
- Blankets
- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
- Bone
- The Partly Cloudy Patriot
- Anansi Boys
- Cast of Shadows
- Blink
- Gary Benchley, Rock Star
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
December 30, 2005 - 05:45 PM
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I agree with you about Crash. that movie was startling and very influential. I am sorry that 2005 was “sucktastic” ( a term that I found hilarious!). I hope the year of 2006 turns out better than the last.
If you are looking for a well written, intriguing book to read to start this year off on a good note, I have one that I recommend highly.
The book is titled “The Fall of Lucifer”, written by Wendy Alec.
The book opens with the three Angelic brothers, Lucifer, Michael and Gabriel, in heaven before the fall. Over the course of the book, the essence of the angels is developed. The controversy arises when God created man to be higher than the angels, in that we are created in the image of God. Lucifer was embittered to the point of rebellion.
Various historical events are incorporated, and the plot offers the perspective of an angel into the events. The novel develops the beauty of heaven and the grotesque quality of hell, the depths of evil, and the beauty of grace. It communicates these themes through beautiful imagery and an intriguing plot. The beautiful imagery would make for amazing scenery!
This is a fast read, 300-page novel that is consuming to the imagination and penetrating to the heart. I hope they make this book into a movie. It would be amazing. If you have time, I hope you enjoy i