As a method of combating near zero temperatures, I have been watching movies. I was given some new movies for Christmas, and I bought some on my own. Granted, my roomies HATE when I do this, since it then requires I listen to the soundtrack of my favorites for the next 2 weeks, but I suppose they are glad I am not listening to Christmas music anymore.

I finally got to see Pirates of the Caribbean. I rather liked it. It was not nearly as stupid as the previews suggested. Depp and Bloom were great, although I kept expecting Bloom to say "As you wish." And I still love Knightley's line "You like pain?" **SMACK** "Try wearing a corsett." Dry wit with a british accent is just wonderful.

Speaking of British accents, my newest movie/soundtrack obsession is Bend it like Beckham. I cannot say enough good things about this movie. It is funny as hell, in a way that only british movies seem to be. Nagra and Knightley are wonderful as football buddies, each trying to find their own way, and dealing with parents who don't quite get it. And Meyers is hot, straight up, but entertaining to watch as well. The movie, quite frankly, is bloody brilliant, and I love the soundtrack! Granted, there are former spice girls on it, but we shall overlook that fact. The movie and soundtrack are fast paced, and energetic. It even got me hyped to do some functional work (scary, coming from me.)