Depp The Enemy

Have you ever set off somewhere, thinking you knew where it was but having the slightest doubt that you may not be right? That was me yesterday, on my way out to Tooele. I was like "Well I know it's West and slightly North..." I took I-80 and just prayed I didn't end up in Wendover. Alas a sign confirming that Tooele was near came just as panic began to set in. I am terrible with direction boys and girls, that combined with my ridiculous stubborn streak...let's just say it's a combo that has gotten me lost many a time.

Public Enemies was off the proverbial hook. Let me tell you something, if ever I need a film made I am going to hire Michael Mann as the director. He's so deliberate and unique. He's an old school filmmaker with a nouveau flair(whatever that means). My favorite thing about Mann is his extremely realistic action scenes...the shootouts in this film will not disappoint. It also doesn't hurt when you have an all star cast either. Led by a superb performance from Johnny Depp (his best since Captain Jack Sparrow in the FIRST Pirates film), the players in Public Enemies were superb. My only gripe...and the only reason this movie isn't getting a perfect A, is at times the romantic scenes would linger. I don't mind love stories in action films but it needs to flow like the rest of the movie. The romance scenes seemed out of place sometimes because of the sheer difference in pacing. Overall though, I loved this film! UV'S Finest Grade: B+ Public Enemies runs for 140 minutes, it is rated R for some language and some graphic violence.

Now to the events of Thursday July 2, 2009:

Muse Music must be lovin' the fact that their arch rival, Velour, will be closed until mid-July. They have really been the only show in Provo lately and I'm sure that it's paying off. Tonight they have "Acoustic Night".

Muse Music
Acts: Follow The Earth, Mckenna Price and "Others"
151 North University Avenue, Provo
7:30 PM--$5

I couldn't find anything on Mckenna Price but Follow the Earth sounds pretty interesting. They listed Genesis and Tool among their seemingly millions of influences. If that's not your thing, check out the events that surround Freedom Fest in Provo, kicking off in earnest tomorrow.

FREEDOM FEST EVENTS:

Balloon Fest (Hot Air Balloons Going Up!)-6:30 AM-Bulldog Field (Provo High)

Colonial Days (Family activities that help relive the past)-10:00 AM-Crandall Historical Printing Museum (275 E Center)

Freedom Days (Like Colonial Days...with rides)-5:00 PM-10:00 PM-Provo Center Street.

All three of these events will be going on over the next three days, so if you happen to miss the balloon festival...fret not, it will be there tomorrow...at 6:30 in the morning.

About the Song Du Jour: "Will You Be There?" Michael Jackson

One week after Mikey's death, the world is still captivated by all of the stories and side stories swirling around his tragic and sudden passing. Regardless of what we thought of the man personally, we can not ignore all he accomplished professionally. He was the complete package and often people would overlook his songwriting abilities because he brought so much else to the table. Though "Will You Be There?" is not the best example of his writing prowess from beginning to end, I believe that a certain set of lyrics is the finest five lines the man ever penned:

But They Told Me
A Man Should Be Faithful
And Walk When Not Able
And Fight Till The End
But I'm Only Human

So powerful and you could tell that it was straight for his tortured and troubled heart. God bless you Michael and rest in the peace that you would never find here.

Have a great day Happy Valley!!! Love y'all and I'll be back tomorrow.