So I’m watching Point Break, as promised, and wondering why some people just seem to hate this movie. And I think I have the answer: the 10 minute rule.

Anyone in filmmaking knows that most people make up their mind about a movie in the first ten minutes. It either grabs them, or it doesn’t. And you know what’s missing from the first 10 minutes of Point Break? Patrick fucking Swayze. I guess I can see how some people just saw this as a Keanu flick and checked out. Because Keanu, after all, is Keanu. But Swayze just lives his role as Bohdi. I mean, if you had told me that the Swayz knocked off a couple small banks on the side to get into the part I would have totally believed you.

Before Swayze shows up, Point Break is mostly ho-hum. Then it turns into some kind of awesome roller-coaster where Bohdi can walk into a scene and say “Johnny has his own demons to deal with. Don’t you, Johnny?” and you totally buy it.

The man is fascinating, and you kind of wish he made 10o more movies in his career. There’s like a Tao of Swayze that needs to be studied in film schools. If I can take an auteur class on Ida Lupino, surely there’s room for a seminar or two on the career of Patrick Swayze.

A fascinating man.

Anyway.

Just an open word out there to all you supposed Lost fans who seem to pop up EVERY FUCKING SEASON whining about how you’re not getting enough answers: It’s a fucking mystery show! You are never going to get all the answers until it’s over. You knew this in Season 1. Why are you still here if that was a problem? Let me tell you why the rest of us fans are still here: because of the characters. If you’re not into it, then fuck off and quit bitching. This is the last season; enjoy it like fine wine instead of demanding a rush to the ending. Ass.

In other news, Rogue Wave has a new album out, just listening to it right now.

A man in Washington crashed into a telephone pole in his car. He survived without serious injury and called his family for help. Then he took a piss near a live electrical wire and electrocuted himself to death. That’s fucking awesome, some real Final Destination shit.

Root beer makes a fine mixer for vodka.

Jerry Brown is probably going to be the next governor of Cali. If you’re wondering why this state is so fucked up, look no further than that and Prop 13. Also, if you don’t live in California, don’t get cocky. We just got here first, you’re next.

If Jerry Brown is the answer, we're asking the wrong question

Under-rated Point Break moment: Johnny Utah jumping out of a plane after Bohdi. No parachute, just a gun. If Jack Bauer did that we’d all be jizzing in our pants.

I really want to read this book.

That is all.