In 2012 as in 2009 or even 1999, I’ve seen something remain constant. Us humans, we’re invariably of two minds: on one hand we never quite seize the time we have, and we tend to live as though we’re immortals; on the other hand we’re terribly afraid of the end of times. In case you’re wondering, that’s pretty much the premise to the latest Apocalypse movie which is quite tentatively called “2012″.

What’s going on in 2012 movie after all? Is that like the new, revamped y2k bug craze?

Well, to put things simply… 2012 is supposed to be the date when our civilization is coming to an end, as foreseen by the long extinct ancient Mayans. This enigmatic and far-seeing people are reknowned for quite a particular vision of space, time and design of the universe (which they’ve elaborated in the mayan calendar, aka calendar of the 13 moons), and they’ve apparently looked far into their future to point out the year of 2012 as the date where the begginning of the end takes place. Like that:

2012 blockbuster movie

Sounds like a top-notch disaster flick, right? If that’s what gets you going, go on and check out the 2012 blockbuster movie official website here. Also… if you want to watch the entire movie legally over the Internet, this is how you do it.

Well, in my opinion this is actually a holywoodesque exploitation and blemishing of what might otherwise be indeed an important date to humankind. In my opinion, the mystical year of 2012 will likely bring us towards grounds of unprecedented change, but I sense it will be unlike anything we can imagine. It’s just too easy to goo all like “whooa it’s the end of the world in 2012, here’s a movie to scare you dimwits:”

2012 internet hype movie

But I really don’t think it’ll be like that. Genuine chance is oftentimes quite subtle; there’s a chance that 2012 will be a year just like any other, and yet beneath the surface it may indeed be a time for radical changes in our mindsets. Well; if you don’t really buy into the whole mayan / spiritualist mumbo jumbo, check here for some crazy (but) scientific-flavored predictions on just how the world might come to an end in 2012.

2012 documentary movie

Likewise, if you’re fascinated (as I am) with the present-day cultural meme surrounding the year of 2012 (about which they’ll hopefully make anotheer movie; a 2012 movie as an apocalypse blockbuster is quite insatisfactory, from all the directions they might have chosen), maybe you’ll prefer contemplating this wikipedia article on 2012 phenomenon, for a delicious round-up of all the information that’s fascinated us all for so many years now. Us humans, we just have to get our imaginations tickled, haven’t we?

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Ever dreamed of being a movie star? Come on, don’t be shy now… there are countless people who enjoy musing what it would be if they could get to the other side of the silver screen and play their favorite heroes. Why should you be any different? It’s not like there’s shame to being human and wanting things.

In all circumstance, and without meaning to burst no bubble, I should remind you that it’s not exactly easy getting in the movie industry – well, not by the front door, anyway. You see, the more I think about it, the more I realize there’s just too many people who want to get to the top straight away, without climbing some sort of a career ladder. In the movie industry as well as any other industry, that’s always bad reasoning.

In my opinion, learning the ropes is always the best way to get started doing anything, as well as getting some kind of practical hands-on experience. What I’m trying to say is… why should you be so concerned with pursuing and elusive goal, when there are practical goals you could be striving towards right now, that could set in in course towards higher flights? I’ve been told about this company called Talent6 which specializes in recruiting extras for movies and tv shows. The pay is actually not so bad ($100-$300 / day), and it could very well present with with a window of opportunity eventually… or at least it’ll allow you to see what it feels like to work in the industry. So if you want to be a star, this is my advice for you… head held up high, feet planted firmly on the ground… keep walking and who knows? Maybe you’ll get where you want.

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I’m usually not a big fan of silly comedies, but today I’ve been introduced to this movie that I actually found entertainment, even though it falls in the “moronic teen comedy” niche. Labels aside, it’s actually a refreshing yet brainless comedy about life, death and all the good and bad things in between. Well, actually it’s merely about two friends who lose their car keys, ans subsequently engage in the most unexpected and bizarre adventures this side of the solar system. I’ll provide some clips of two remarkably moronic scenes that captured my attention. If you enjoy watching this selection, chances are you’ll enjoy the movie as well.

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I’ve seen many a good and bad movie, in my days. So it’s not like I’m the kind of person who can’t easily suspend his disbelief, you can take that for granted. However, this specific scene I just uncovered just goes to show that a) Indian movies really have a way of doing away with disbelief entirely, and b) I’m not really sure what to make out of this scene.

I think this is one of those rare cases when something is so bad that it actually gets really good (thus crossing all the way across the vast spectrum of awfulness right into the blissful regions of awesome). If you know additional information about this clip, please let me know via comments.

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