I just received my [[amazon:B00009ADFH Nokia 3650]] today, which replaces my year old Nokia 8390. I liked the 8390, but the 3650 kicks its azz! Bluetooth, 4k+ color display, Symban OS, camera with video capture, and tons of other cool sheaht make this phone really nice.

I think this will really give my Palm Pilot a run for its money. It isn’t as customizable and there isn’t as much software out there for it, but I might look into how to develop for it, and the convenience factor is high. I’m stoked. grin

I plan on also buying the [[amazon:B00006B7DB D-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter]] and [[amazon:B00006Z95D Jabra Bluetooth Headset]] if Amazon can asure me they won’t ship the non-working headset. I’m looking forward to having my computer sense my presence, that is just too damn cool!

Charlie Kaufman strikes again with [[imdb:0290538 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind]]. I wasn’t even aware that this was his script until the credits, but some may remember his other greats like Being John Malkovich and [[grahame:movies/adaptation Adaptation]].

Again, the line between reality and fiction are blurred, although the confusion was initiated by the book’s author and main character, Chuck Barris. Chuck Barris was the creator of 60s and 70s hit game shows such as the Dating Game, Newlywed Game, Gong Show, and many others.

One of the main plot points is that Chuck Barris is recruited by the CIA as an assassin. Whether or not this is true of the real Chuck Barris we may never know. But it makes for an interesting mind game, trying to deduce whether this could have actually happened.

This is George Clooney’s premier as a director, and he appears to do a great job. Sam Rockwell is fabulous as usual, one of many under known and appreciated actors. There are quite a few big name actors in this production, from Julia Roberts to Rutger Hauer to Drew Barrymore all of which deliver well.

A strange and bizarre movie in total, but quite enjoyable and definitely worth a watch.