The 6.7 rule explained

Now my 6.7 rule has been exposed to a few people, with some reactions being less than positive, I will try to explain the rule in full:

Imagine a world where every film you see is bearable, if not fantastic in every way. Imagine a world where you didn't waste £10 to see some Hollywood actress trying to desperately to get the attention of the Academy Awards. Welcome to the 6.7 rule...

So it's a Tuesday night, there's nothing on TV and your imagination has been fried by 17 years of playing mind-numbing computer games. So you rent (well, illegally download) a movie right? Just be careful. Remember that sequel to that sci-fi film you love so much, but doesn't have any of the original cast and didn't even get a theatrical release? Forget it! Or at least log onto imdb.com and check the user rating. If it's below 6.7, don't bother, it's probably bull shit and would most likely taint your opinion of the first movie.















Exceptions to the rule:

• If there's a film you've been dying to see and/or has something about the trailer that mildly interests you, then by all means go and see it. Even if it's a 6.2, it probably just means the plot is an incoherent mess but there are some scenes that shine through like golden nuggets hidden in a heap of vomit. (However, anything below 5.5 is usually undeniably shit)


• New theatrical releases always have generous ratings. Case in point, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen had an insane 8.2 on release, and now 8 months down the line it's a 6.1. How may you ask? Fan boys, or other such Transformers enthusiasts probably logged on before the film was even released and rated it 10/10 just because it has Megan Fox in it. After several months and a DVD release, normal people have seen it and deemed it utter crud.


• The 'so bad it's good' films are obviously exempt from this rule. Films such as Batman and Robin (3.5) or Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2.3) are brilliant examples of how not to make a movie, and are in fact great fun to watch if you're just looking for a movie to laugh at.

And this rule goes for most things in life: music, books, women.

I am of course joking. I would never judge music on a rating.

Woop.

"Basically I'm just gonna walk the earth..."

I can't remember the last time I felt content. It might have been after my last exam of Uni when I realised I would never have to sit in an exam hall again, or stay up until 4 in the morning to complete a 3000 word essay on some self indulgent French New Wave bollocks. I had a whole summer of drinking and partying ahead of me, with an internship at a very reputable London based PR company already lined up in August.

Obviously contentedness never lasts. After completing my internship I found myself returning to my family home with little money, no job prospects, and living in a somewhat socially isolated environment. I guess if we got what we wanted all the time we'd never appreciate the good things in life - like a £4 bottle of Pinot Grigio from Tesco. This is why I'm proud to say, I currently find myself in a state of contentedness.

I mean, my life is far from perfect, as I've recently become unemployed and my plans for the summer are not exactly set in stone. But having such freedom in a country that I love, surrounded by adventurous and exciting people is such a liberating experience. I board on the days I want, I take bike rides on the days I don't (oh yeah, I bought a bike, it's called 'Cold Steel'). I'm picking up new hobbies such as the harmonica and playing the guitar more. I sleep in until 11am and watch shit loads of movies from the library. And at night I go out and drink until the room starts spinning. Honestly, how do people find the time to work!?

But as much as I resent having a job, if I plan to do anything this summer I'll need funds, so as of tomorrow I'll officially be job hunting. Blah.

Still really looking forward to this movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_9FZ1463sw

And I apologise for the overall positivity of this post. I'm sure by next week it'll all be shit again.

UK Trip Stats

Weather: 80% rainy
Drunk: 3 out of 6 nights
No. of surprised friends: 10
No. of Marmite on toast: 14
Sightings of Dogging: 2
Magazines with Cheryl Cole on the front cover: 90%
The word 'interesting' used to describe my hair: 147 times
Haircuts: 1
No. of Ipod Touches bought: 1
British bank balance: £0.57
No. of Skins episodes watched: 3
Music rediscovery of the trip: Lit
Song of the trip: The Cave by Mumford and Sons
Biggest disappointment: Realising Chris Moyles is still alive and well.
Biggest pleasant surprise: Realising I can use iplayer in Canada.
Highlight: Robyn's almost horrified face upon seeing me in the UK.
Lowlight: The feeling of being constantly jet-lagged.
New favourite drink:























(Yes, there really is an energy drink in England called 'Pussy')

No. of harassed dogs: 1


















Best Video Arcade Name:


















(Not quite sure how you can go 'Faster than Speed' but it's an enticing prospect.)

Overall Score: 9/10
General Comments: Even though England now seems like some sort of sinking turd ship when compared to the Canadian Rockies, I loved seeing everyone and I look forward to my return... whenever that may be.