As if jet lag wasn't enough to deal with I went to the Black Eyed Peas/Gwen Stefani concert last night. The concert was okay but somewhat low energy. BEP's just kept shouting out San Diego! as a way to get the crowd motivated. Gwen Stefani had so many costume changes that a good portion of her show was watching videos and break dancers. The true entertainment was the crowd around us. It was a constant fashion parade plus a mix of the drunkest people that I've seen at a concert in a long time. Homer said it was because I wasn't drinking myself that I was so tuned into drunk people but it was a staggering night for many.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
I found this review of her previous show, which sums it up.
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