WONDERFUL, GLORIOUS VIOLENCE!

What can I say, "300" is the shit that killed Elvis.

(While it's difficult to say, exactly what it was that killed Elvis... you know, it was GOOD SHIT!)

I am, without a doubt, the most impressed with a film as I have ever been.

The only film that even comes close to this awesome spectacle is "Gladiator".

The violence, while extremely pretty, is never as tasteless or gruesome as say...a Tarantino picture, it's always done with a eye toward the central message of the overall picture.

And the message is crystal clear.

If you haven't seen this thing yet, then close the browser window, turn off your computer, take your car keys out of your pocket, and drive to the theatre RIGHT NOW! (Yes, Rob...I mean you too.)

The premier of "300" here in the International Zone (thanks to a thing called "Hajji-vision") also provides a wonderful opportunity to mention the work of a buddy of mine, that I am very honored to work with. His name is Jason Nichols, and he has come up with a way for military members to voice their opinion to the elected Socialists back home. He is running a website called "Appeal for Courage". It's basically a petition to allow us to continue the important work we are doing over here, with and for, the Iraqi people. While you have to be in the military to sign it, please take a few moments to read over the site, and spread the word as best you can about the effort. If you know any military members that may not have heard, please bring the website to their attention. If you feel like sending Jason a nice email, I'm sure he would appreciate it. If you (God forbid) feel like leaving either Jason or I an email that can't be characterized as "nice", then please leave a current address where you can be found.

Our friend Leonidas will be right over.

Peace.

-J