Incompetence Rising--a new movie from Michael Bay

Jinn and I were talking about rising to the level of one's incompetence the other day. It struck me that I've been at the same place for over 10 years and I've had the same job for around 5 1/2 years. Does that mean I have reached the ceiling of incompetence? Beware the blade of the ceiling fan of incompetence I suppose. In some ways, I think it is true. Even though I have been given the chance to try for another position within the store, I have chosen not to because I know what I am not good at. In other words, I understand my own level of incompetence. No matter how much I believe that you lead by example, I know that the reality is you can work your ass off and someone you hire and possibly supervise may suck. But, I expect people to work hard and when they don't, I don't respect them. Worse, I don't have a lot of time for them. What's the quote? I don't suffer fools gladly? Something like that. I'm sure I'm using it out of context. I know I don't deal well with people in those situations. I know that I'm not good at greasing the wheels as it were. I would suck as a manager for the company I work for. So, instead I'm probably ruining my back, my legs, my hands, etc. because I know I have to hold on to what's left of myself and my soul. Rather dramatic to be sure, but I can't really explain it any other way. (I know. Right now you're thinking "damn, where the hell is the funny?" or you're thinking "this chick needs a date." You're right on both counts.)
Okay, here's another topic. Went and saw The Departed yesterday and it was pretty good. A bit long for me though. The original flick clocks in at around an hour and forty min. if I remember correctly. This puppy is 2 1/2 hrs. While the new one gives you more background on the two main characters which was nice, I found Jack Nicholson's (sp?) performance just a little over the top. I mean, I know he's an Irish mob boss, but damn. He's throwing bags of coke on two chicks and telling one girl to lay on it till she's numb. Er, okay. Most of the main set pieces were the same as the original, although I missed the scene where the plant in the mob communicates with his police contact via tapping out morse code on a window with his cast. Also, the new version has a different ending which I won't give away. I will say this...you know it was changed for an American audience. Still, gotta love Marty. PLUS, got to see the trailer for a new movie based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, 300. I've been reading about it in Empire and the trailer looked great. Didn't hurt that one of the instrumental tracks from NIN "The Fragile" was being used for the tunage.
Here's the dumbest thing I've heard in the last couple of days:
From the documentary "The Education Of Shelby Knox"...
A girl, who is a member of a youth commission in small-ish town in TX, is discussing whether or not their group should show support for the youth gay and straight coalition that is trying to meet at the high school. She actually says "most gay people are dead by the age of 40 because of their dangerous lifestyle." The more frightening bit is this documentary is only about a year old so it's not like she mentioned this during the mis-understood '80's. Of course, the documentary is about a girl trying to get her sex education program at school changed to an actual sex ed program rather than the abstinence only program currently being used. According to the documentary, this area has an abnormally high rate of teen pregnancies. Gee, wonder why?
Warning: closer to Halloween I'll be doing one of my favorite things: making a list. And, just because I like to state the obvious, it'll be fave film scares. Feel free to comment.
WATCH IT:
Dr. Who on Sci-Fi. Never really watched this back in the day, but I loved last season and have been enjoying this one as well. Woo hoo David Tennant.
HEAR IT:
The Joshua Tree-U2. Decided to pop this in while driving the other day. I had forgotten that I go through almost the entire disc without it losing a touch of its brilliance. Red Hill Town made me happy.
OPENLY MOCK:
CSI. Okay I think the appearance of K-Fed on last week's episode qualifies as horseman number 2, not to mention I'm think I hear the motorcycle engine close by and I see a big ass tank full of shark in the area. Too bad Greggy only gets the cool storyline when he's in pain. First he gets blown up and then this week he gets the crap beat out of him. Give this man something to do please.

"I have recurring nightmares, that I was loved for who I am. Missed the opportunity to be a better man." -- Muse