So the 2007 CSz World Championship has come and gone and CSz-QC is standing tall as we captured our 4th title overall, but 1st world championship. I got to Mr. Voice the championship match (as well as the one preceeding it) and it was a blast. It's so much fun seeing what the other cities bring to the table, whether it be new games or variations of games we already play or simply just their passion for improv - tournament is a very unique experience. Plus fellow blogger Corey ran a great workshop at the tournament as well, so it was nice to catch up with him. Plus I'm headed to Chicago this weekend to team up with Corey and Mo representin' the Q.C. (we officially adopted them some time ago) for a CSz midwest tournament. So that should be fun.
I bore witness to two of the finest movies of the summer as well. We'll begin with the completion of one of my all-time favorite trilogies as The Bourne Ultimatum made it's way to the cineplexes. While the second film had an admittedly convoluted plot, this film was very to the point - we're going to find out where he came from and David Webb came to be Jason Bourne.....and the trip is SO much fun. Like the previous film, Paul Greengrass choose to film this like a documentary where you just happen to be running alongside everyone as everything goes down. The action is incredible and the story never slows for a second, yet you're able to easily follow it as well. Granted, I'm a touch biased as I've seen all of these films multiple times (yes, I've seen Ultimatum more than once already), I think anyone can follow what's happening even if they have no familiarity with the series. Dare I say, I believe this is my favorite film of the summer, just ahead of the new Die Hard.
The other film I just saw was the long-awaited The Simpsons Movie. Now the major complaint I've heard so far is that, "oh, it just feels like another episode of The Simpsons."Right. And the problem is...?
It's a freakin' one and half hour episode of THE SIMPSONS! Come on! I thought it was hysterical and the creators said they put every character in the film in some way, and if you've seen the mob scene yet, you know that to be true. The story is a great jab at the whole issue of Global Warming and the environment, but also has some really strong messages about that subject, marital problems, father/son relationships, and self discovery. All of that with the wit of the talented writers and voice actors of the most successful animated series of all time. How can you go wrong? If you're even remotely a fan of The Simpsons and you haven't seen this yet, do yourself a favor and check it out.
Besides that, I'm working on a side project with a buddy of mine for a company out of Chicago that I don't want to talk about or potentially jinx, but it is eating up a lot of my time right now. I'm still job hunting as well. Good times.
This weekend is the CSz Chicago tournament and the week following we're going to Wichita and Topeka, Kansas for a couple of shows. The weekend following, I'm of to Alpine Valley for my 32nd Dave Matthews Band concert.
Speaking of my favorite band, they announced the release of an upcoming Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds acoustic album which I am SO jazzed about. The first one was recorded the night before I saw them on tour and was entitled Live At Luther College. This one is at a little bit bigger venue called Madison Square Garden. They're also releasing a DVD/Blu Ray of it as well so you can have the visual experience as well as the audio one.That's it from here. Hope you all had a great July and will have a rainy August. (we need rain)
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