Quoting christycorr, I couldn't agree less. Guess that's why I've been almost killing dedicating myself so much to school lately. I know that grades don't necessarily mean shit and that you don't prove anything to anyone by getting a ten. It's easy to know things by heart. Now, to actually learn them... is a whole other level.

I think I can securely say, now that the second trimester is over, that I have learned much. A lot of useless things, yes. But a lot of absolutely astonishing things as well. I still can't wait to go to college, but I'm trying to do my best in high school anyway. After all, that's what being a geek is all about, eh?

Best thing of the term was definitely the classes I've lectured today to the first year's on Roman Economy. It made me proud think that, in the end, all was worth it.

In general, the term could've been better, much better. But, for now, I am pleased with most of my results, which lifts a heavy weight off my back.

Swordfish (USA, 2001) *** and a half - I must say that the opening monologue absolutely captivated me (a very Tarantino way to begin a film). The cinematography is gorgeous (especially during the first scene) and the art with tones of green and yellow is fantastic. Some very good quotes. A not-so-brilliant story, but not bad. A short film, just like most actions films should be; didn't abuse the cliché. Yeah. Almost Very good.

"You know what the problem with Hollywood is? They make shit. Unbelievable, unremarkable shit. Now I'm not some grungy wannabe filmmaker that's searching for existentialism through a haze of bong smoke or something. No, it's easy to pick apart bad acting, short-sighted directing, and a purely moronic stringing together of words that many of the studios term as "prose". No, I'm talking about the lack of realism. Realism; not a pervasive element in today's modern American cinematic vision." - Gabriel, Swordfish.

Need a film OD urgently. *sighs* This weekend will be promising.