A certain 'moral flexibility'

[triadruid]

Went to see Collateral this weekend, it was surprisingly Not Bad for being a Cruise/Foxx flick. Actually I didn't realize it was directed by Michael Mann (who I really liked for Heat) until later, so now I'm slightly less surprised. But if you've been avoiding it, it's not likely to be in the theater much longer; I'll probably even go see it with you again if you want. It was that impressive, in my view. The cinematography and some of the plot developments especially...

Anyway, afterward I was discussing with kittenpants my fascination with assassins (compare/contrast, her fascination with serial killers). I don't know if it's competence, professionalism, or just controlled violence, but they really intrigue me. The Terminator, Grosse Point Blank, Boondock Saints, Desperado, Underworld, James Bond, Pulp Fiction...all over it, man. Very interesting stuff.

It's even made me wonder what sort of 'moral flexing' it would have taken for me to pursue a different track. Some days, it doesn't seem like that much, when I'm frustrated with the world. Some days, it seems like a little more. With that in mind...a meme to watch over me:


Sig Sauer P226. Greatest gun ever! Feel special.
Beautiful and reliable but can still scare the
living bejesus outta anyone.


What handgun are you?
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On a fairly unrelated note, I seem to have continued my streak of no broken bones by just bruising the #3|| out of my little toe last night... small victories.

Comments

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

oh, baby.
Gotta find my gift certificate to The Bullet Hole.

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

Have you fired one of these bad boys? From what I was reading yesterday (yeah, that'll look good in the work logs), they are a dream...

but...

[capriciouslass.livejournal.com]

On a fairly unrelated note, I seem to have continued my streak of no broken bones by just bruising the #3|| out of my little toe last night... small victories.

There's still tonight with tools and wood flying. we could help you break that streak...

Thanks honey!

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

You're all heart; unfortunately, you were too efficient and the opportunity to be hit by flying hammerheads was past by the time I got there... my toe seems to be turning a lovely shade of purple, though. I wonder if that means I'm Roman royalty, or just a Celtic peasant?

[hekatatia.livejournal.com]

Have you seen The Professional? If not, I recommend it.

Leon. the Professional

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

Actually I haven't seen it; it's one of those on-the-list movies that I never seem to get around to...the Russian/German sniper movie from a few years back (Enemy at the Gates?) should probably be on there too.

[matchgirl42.livejournal.com]

Followed the link in featherynscale's journal, hope you don't mind....I would also like to add you to my friends list, and kittenpants as well....anyways, if you like assassins, gangsta movies, etc I have a recommendation for you...10 Things to do in Denver when you're dead is fabu...as a bonus it has Christopher Walken in it... :)

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'll never turn down an opportunity to see Christopher Walken being his usual weird self...I'll add it to the list.

Speaking of lists, my journal is a VISA-waiver country, so you're welcome to the machine, if you so desire. I've been thinking about adding a couple of SPiRaLites myself (although I have no idea of that's the right capitalization). This just gives me an excuse! ;)

[matchgirl42.livejournal.com]

I like it here, I think I'll stay a whiles

:)

*And yes, you have the capitalization correct...Southern Pagan Renaissance Lunar festival...:D