Two Ewan McGregor movies coming soon!

I know I haven't been posting lately. Life's been pretty full with work and the house and spending time with my sweetie (did you know he's a good cook? I was reminded last weekend... yum) and prepping midfanzine and trying to get packages in the mail to people and generally get on top of Everything (that's not much, right?).

So now, my first substantive post in a while will be... (drumroll please) to indicate which movies I'm looking forward to, coming up.

• Whip It. Somewhat unexpectedly, this is not a movie about S&M. It's about a girl who sneaks out to play Roller Derby. Directed by Drew Barrymore and probably a little sappy, this looks like fun. Out now.
  
  
• Amelia. I recently did a bunch of research on Jean Batten, another early aviatrix, so even though I know a lot of history is missing or ignored in this movie I've still excited about seeing it. Also: Ewan McGregor. Comes out Oct 23.
  
  
• The Men Who Stare at Goats. This looks silly. George Clooney, Ewan McGregor. I'm ready to see it on that basis, I think. Nov 6.
  
  
• Precious. Set in Harlem in 1987, an uplifting movie about alternative education and self-determination. I love those. Comes out Nov 13.
  
  
• The Princess and the Frog. Classic Disney musical about a girl who dreams of having her own restaurant in New Orleans and the frog who... may not make those dreams come true. Disney finally makes an animated film with an african-american protagonist and principal cast. I just hope they don't fuck it up. Dec 11.
  

What are *you* looking forward to seeing?

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What Obama says about winning the Nobel Peace Prize

Got this in my email today. It echoes many things others have said. I appreciate that the international picture of how dangerous the United States is to the world has changed significantly with Obama's ascension to high office, and I appreciate his efforts toward nuclear disarmament, but I agree - with him - that we have a long way to go, and it's best to see the award as encouragement to keep pushing down the path to peace than a pat on the back for a job well done.

This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.

To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.

But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.

That is why I've said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.

This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.

So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama