Reminder: Evil Film School This Thursday!

Hey Everybody!

Just wanted to remind y'all that Evil Film School's "Freak Out" is happening TODAY!! @ Blim (197 E. 17th @ Main).

Doors: 7pm
Movies: 7:30
Admission: a mere $5

For more info go to www.evilfilmschool.com

Writing Club is Postponed/Moved

I'm sorry I know the whole point was to keep strict deadlines. But I am way way too busy to organize and clean house. I am to busy (ironically) writing my thesis and packing for my move on Saturday. If someone wants to offer to hold it at their house tomorrow perhaps it can still go on but the clubhouse with both Bean and I packing is not available. Sorry. It can be moved to my new house(address in forum) next Tuesday if need be.

Feel free to give me a DOOMY LOOK OF DISAPOINTMENT next time you see me (though I bet yours isn't as good as mine).

R

In case you missed it...

There will be a pajama housewarming party on Saturday April 15th. I'll probably start in the early afternoon, maybe with some video games, pirates, tour of my neighbourhood, etc. I'll order in pizza dinner (for the movers in my life this weekend, your pizza will be FREE!) and pop in the first movie. Intermission will occur and popcorn will be popped (maybe... I need a microwave/popper before then), maybe some chips or other snack-like items. Feel free to bring snacks yourself. I'll plunk in a second movie, which we will inevitably talk through. Perhaps some gaming to follow? It's going to be looser that I am outlining, so feel free to throw suggestions into the pile.

Cake and singing will be offered for birthday girls in attendance.

Meat Day

I am planning an excursion to Memphis Blues on Friday March 31st to eat a lot of meat. I was thinking 7:00 or so, reply to this if you want to come so that I can get numbers and if need be make reservations.

PS I reserve Friday the 14th for the party at my place. Reasoning: TBD.
PPS They now have "The Priscilla," which is twice the size of the "Elvis Platter."

Housewarming

I am reserving Saturday April 8th for a housewarming which for those who show up early will be a help Rachael unpack the last few boxes party.

I will put up a proper post closer to the time.

R

Head pounding...memory hazy...

Though I wouldn't expect to be singing "Like a virgin" in front of the entire 298 or blindly agreeing to be tattooed, though temp, in a rational headspace. So yes, much appreciation to Avery's friend at the Cambie who we ran into once everyone dispersed from the Irish Heather. Indeed we only hit a handful of places, but we made 'em count.

Thanks to everyone that joined us throughout the night, I'm off to get coffee...

movie night: ASIAN PANDEMIC

It's a virus-a-go-go this week. Sorry for leading you guys on about the Cary Grant night but that's postponed indefinitely for personal reasons (Apologies to Jessica, Kat and Jill).

Mon. Mar.27

7pm Virus (1980): The uncut Kinji Fukasaku film. Watch the human world die not only through a military engineered virus but also earthquakes and nuclear fire. WHOOOO! A very emotional film with an all star cast, Sonny Chiba, George Kennedy, Robert Vaughn, Edward James Olmos and best of all an over the top HENRY SILVA. Running time is 155 minutes so we're starting right at 7. Please be on time.

9:30pm Ebola Syndrome (1996): Straight up Hong Kong gore. No slapstick bullshit (as far as I know) this time. A gangster returning from hiding in South Africa is now a carrier of the gruesome ebola virus (after contracting it from raping, killing, chopping up, cooking and serving an infected girl)and is now spreading it around Hong Kong. Outrageous sex and gore. Not for the faint of heart.

See you then.

Oh My God!

It just struck me that I'm moving into my very first place by myself.. eep..

I'm scared!!!

(it's ok to laugh.. let it out..)

I'm in a panic a bit.. soo.. will people please come over after my move on Sunday the 26th just to say hi, look at my bare walls and tell me bedtime stories.. drinking is encouraged and I plan to get 80 bucks worth of beer to share for the whole moving day..
check the forum for my cell number and addy.. if you can't make it no worries..

ya really, I'll be busy the actual day.. It's just sitting here thinking about it that's driving me mad..
movers, start your threadin's..

The Crawl to 30

Hey everyone, it's been a busy week between vancouver island and an interview, but I'm plotting a course as we (well, I) speak for saturday. I'm suggesting a starting point of Broadway skytrain station for 5:30pm, at which point we'll take the 99B west and hit Moderne Burger (closes at 9), then Hell's Kitchen for funky highballs.

Also planned: the cambie, the ivanhoe, irish heather, the bourbon, uncle fatih's, sweet cherubim (closes at 10), the 298, Asbalt? Rugby club? I'm hoping the weather will hold out so we can possibly add a scenic place or two.

I omitted Uranus and Rime due to cover. Meeting point for Broadway station can be just up on the platform. Check the forum for my cell, it'll be on all night...

Corinne and Rachael = The Bestest

I'm just sayin'.

A ray of joy in a storm of shit.

copy and paste then rejoice bitches.

http://billywest.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2011&PN=1

OK, Two more things I want to share..

http://petistic.blogspot.com/

First.. I'm in love with the scuba dogs on here..


Second thing is I'm going to the Backstage Lounge on Granville Island to see The Populars on Thursday.. show starts at 9pm.. so excited..
They have a Myspace account if you want to hear four of their songs..

I saw them in Winnipeg.. really great live show.. the lead singer can do the splits.. the drummer is left handed and they just all banter really well..
Why do I think Clubhousers would like this show?? They have a song about Anna Nicole Smiths dead ex.. the music is straight up punk rock.. basically, Duke I'm lookin at you.. lol

love, peace, socks

ubc.. place of love..

Numa Numa UBC at YouTube link

I got this from a friend .. thought I'd share..

For real. DEN OF SIN.

Just a repost.

This week it's CANNIBAL CUISINE NIGHT (as opposed to eating the raw human flesh off with your teeth).

Mon. Mar.13th (Hey it's Damon's B-day)

7pm The Untold Story: Human Meat Roast Pork Buns (1992): Hong Kong Code III terror. A freshly severed hand washes up on the beach and the squadron of cops assigned to investigate it follow the trail to the mysteriously new owner of Eight Immortals Restaurant, which serves delicious pork bao. I think you can take it from there. Not a mere slasher cannibal comedy but a ghastly and unsettling experience. Come on we've been through "Irreversible", you can take it.

9pm Motel Hell (1980): "It takes all kinds of critters...to make Farmer Vincents fritters." The horror classic that I'm ashamed to say I never heard of it before I started going to Cinemuerte. A fave of many, will it be yours?

Hope to see a lot of you here.

Next week a total change of pace. Cary Grant double bill.

I've had it with these snakes!

http://www.tagworld.com/snakesonaplane

Can we finally go and see a movie horribly drunk? Can it be this one? I know we've said that we'd do it before... but this time, can we actually do it?

The following people must go:

- Mike (for originally turning me on to this)
- BJ (for making me watch "Dragon Storm")
- Graeme (probably the only one who will go "HELL YEAH" when he sees the trailer)
- Mariko (because she'll actually drink my moonshine, and for playing a part in the "Dragon Storm" incident)
- Corinne (For falling asleep during "Boa Vs. Python")
- Everyone else (because I hate you and want to see you in pain)

I'll bring the moonshine and air-sickness bags.

Moving weekend, April 1-2, 2006

Jessica, Rachael and myself are all moving this fine weekend.

I know Rachael's moving on the 1st for sure; Jessica will be doing similarly (correct me if I am incorrect); I, however, am working on for the entire 24 hours of the 1st of April and will be unable to move anything that day.

Rachael will be renting a truck for her objects, and just needs arms to move things. Jessica's plans elude me. I have one set of two arms to help me move on the Sunday, any others, including those who might have access to a vehicle that day, would be greatly appreciated. I'm moving the following items:

Wardrobe, clothing, laptop, television, sound system, futon, bears, cats, CDs, DVDs, PS2, games: DS & PS2, laundry basket(s), arts & crafts stuff, toiletries, books (2.5 smaller boxes), sewing machine (supplies), few dishes, some other things.

You will not have to move any beds, desks, tables, chairs, couches, bins of paper, scientific apparatuses, cutlery, bookcases or explosives.

If you are away at a comicon or helping other people move, but still want to assist me, I would appreciate anyone with a vehicle to accompany me to an Ikea location in the week following the 2nd to acquire the following necessary items:

Collapsible table & standard or folding chairs
Possible bed frame (50-50 chance of needing one)
TV stand (to hold the TV & PS2)
Expedit bookcase
Bedding, if I have not acquired it yet

When was the last time you had a say in an Ikea spending frenzy?


I can probably get my parents to help me with the domestic stuff (towels, microwave, toaster oven, rice cooker), but it's way more fun with friends.

If everything is set up and ready on the weekend of the 15th, I will be having a pajama party with popcorn, movies and Denny's in the AM. It's going to be low-key as it's in an apartment building and the frenzy of a party is not the best idea.

Let me know; I'm getting more stressed as time goes by (I'm up to five nosebleeds this week).

THINGS TRANSFORMED: OBJECTS, SELF, DECEPTICONS

I'm going to a lecture by Bill Brown, Brian Jungen and Liz Magor. They will be discussing "Things Transformed: Objects, Self, Culture", at 7 PM, UBC Robson Square Theatre.

I don't know any more about it than that. If anyone else is MAN ENOUGH for this slammin event, we should meet up.

Pictures!!

This ain't on my own blog because my grandmother doesn't know yet.

I am apparently the uncle of Raine Michael Rushton-Sonelle, age three weeks.

Just found out an hour ago. Hell, my brother only found out two weeks ago.

Wow.

St Patties Day Fun

I will be going Irish Ceili Dancing on saturday, all are welcome.

Third Decade Down

Just wanted to put the word out: keep Saturday the 25th evening open. I'm thinking we need to organize a transit crawl to approximately 30 different locations TBA...some may be licensed...hopefully most will be.

Oh yeah, it's 2 days before my birthday.

Vegas Pics!

My pic from Vegas are now online. I was told to get a picture of a cheesy drink from Quarks lounge. This is a Borg Sphere. It tasted kinda like apple.

The rest are on my flickr site

Fooled You Suckas! DEN OF SIN CANCELLED!

Yeah it's 2 friend's birthday today. I'm hanging out with one of them leaving you all to find something else to do with your night. So tonight's schedule is bumped to next monday. Sorry.

Here's Alyssa Milano's teenage crotch to make up for it.

"What's in this? It's deeeliciousssss." DEN OF SIN!!!!!

Sorry for the late post. This week it's CANNIBAL CUISINE NIGHT (as opposed to eating the raw human flesh off with your teeth).

Mon. Mar.13th (Hey it's Damon's B-day)

7pm The Untold Story: Human Meat Roast Pork Buns (1992): Hong Kong Code III terror. A freshly severed hand washes up on the beach and the squadron of cops assigned to investigate it follow the trail to the mysteriously new owner of Eight Immortals Restaurant, which serves delicious pork bao. I think you can take it from there. Not a mere slasher cannibal comedy but a ghastly and unsettling experience. Come on we've been through "Irreversible", you can take it.

9pm Motel Hell (1980): "It takes all kinds of critters...to make Farmer Vincents fritters." The horror classic that I'm ashamed to say I never heard of it before I started going to Cinemuerte. A fave of many, will it be yours?

Hope to see a lot of you here.

Next week a total change of pace. Cary Grant double bill.

BLOCK PARTY!

Anyone want to go see Dave Chappelle's Block Party at Metropolis? If you find a box of general mills cereal w/ the coupon at the supermarket, you can see it for $3.50 plus tax.

OK Listen up bitches...

I know that clubhousers are fundamentally lazy slobs and that's good, 'cause it's all ... culture jammin' an' stuff. But I've just accepted a job workin' for da Man and this job, it's going to be soul-sucking at times. So I'm gonna need something to help me get through this year while I save up enough to do my masters. I need to throw myself into something... get engaged in a subject, as it were. I've decided I want to be a better writer. And I know some of my friends want to be writers (Perhaps they think it will get them lots of sex because they're certainly not going to make much money at it no matter how good they are. Anyways...)

I've decided to set up a writing club. The following people are members of the club (note this is not up for discussion and attendance is mandatory):

Bean
Kat
Meeko
Scott PM (This one may require kidnapping.)

Others may join but only by proving to me that they really want to write and are willing to butter me up. The above people I already know like writing. I figure I will use my domineering personality to force my friends to improve my writing and at the same time launch my friends' literary careers. Plus having bi-weekly meetings will force me to write like nothing else will.

Meetings will be held fortnightly originally at the clubhouse and subsequently at my new place. I will post the address in the forum. These meetings will involve copious amounts of wine.

The people mentioned above are to phone me and give me their schedules so I can arrange a meeting.

Warning:

Any attempt to ignore or circumvent this plan will be meet with Rachael's DISAPPOINTED LOOK OF DOOM or perhaps her DOOMY LOOK OF DISAPPOINTMENT. You have been warned.

SPRECTAL RAPE!

Though we here at the Den of Sin frown on the act of rape we certainly seem to have no problem with it being in our entertainment. So tonight it's SPRECTAL RAPE NIGHT.

Mon. Mar.6

7pm The Entity (1981): Barbara Hershey stars as Carla Moran, a poor soul who finds herself repeatedly raped and molested by some unseen force. Could it be hysteria, repressed sexual trauma or some freaky ass demon. Well my vote's on the demon. Guess we'll see.

9pm Demon Seed (1977): Repeatedly trailered at Cinemuerte we finally see the movie (for those curious to know STUNT ROCK the other repeatedly played trailer will be played at the BIG SMASH film festival coming soon). A super computer hoping to breed succeeds in raping his creator's wife. More terror ensues.

Goodness sounds like fun.

Indecision...

So do I move to Thailand for two years and take a job teaching sustainable development and conflict resolution to Burmese activists?

I can't bloody well decide. On the one hand, it would be a great experience, and pretty much vault me into the truly international workforce in one easy step.

On the other hand, two years is a long time, and the pay is (presumably) shit - which matters because I've got student debt. Plus Briana would kill me if I miss her wedding.

So now I want other people to decide for me.