December 31, 2004
too whoa whoa for

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I don't even know where to begin looking back on 2004. It's all some sort of bass-playing, red-bull-guzzling, road-tripping, comic-boy-arguing, smooches-for-everyone haze.

I love you all.

See you next year.

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 10:40 AM | comments (27)
December 30, 2004
Keanu interview from WIZARD #160

Keanu Reeves returns for reshoots on the perfect date movie and talks about Satan, Superman and a sequel...

WIZARD: What's it like going back to revisit "Constantine" after such a lengthy break?

REEVES: It's really nice to be working with everyone again. You're always a little afraid to go back in, but once I put the costume on, [Constantine] came right back. I love playing Constantine. He's a reluctant hero. I like his fatalism and his humor-he's got a great sense of humor. But underneath all of that he has a kind of hopefulness.

For those who haven't been following along, what's "Constantine" about?

[Based on the DC/Vertigo comic Hellblazer,] John Constantine is fated to go to Hell for the life he took and he's trying to find a way to get into Heaven. There's a plot afoot for [demonic] forces to put Hell on Earth and in the course of him trying to stop that, he has to make a sacrifice and comes to terms with his life - and God.

Early in shooting, you were very focused on the script and hadn't done any in-depth reading of Hellblazer. Since then, have you had a chance to check them out?

Yeah, I've got a lot of the graphic novels and collections. I read a few stories-it wasn't like I didn't read any of it. I didn't study the whole canon, but there were things from his gestures and the tone of the writing that I was influenced by and took from. I wanted to be very true to the character with the feelings and sensibilities of the piece.

"Constantine" opens Feb. 18, 2005. I'm guessing it'd be a faux pas for me to take my girlfriend to see it as a Valentine's Day gift.

No, actually I think it'd be good. You write for Wizard and I'm sure she digs what you do. It'd be a good date movie.

Any chance of "Constantine 2"?

I have no idea, man. Hopefully, we captured the spirit of it [in this film] and did it in away that people who really like the material will be happy with, because the story is so great. The film itself has a fresh feel to it, and [director] Francis Lawrence [gave it] a nice original spin, so hopefully people will dig it.

Is there a scene you can tease that will get people really jazzed about the movie?

There's a showdown scene where Constantine meets the forces of darkness, who are planning to make Hell on Earth, and he battles using the Holy Shotgun. There's also quite an interesting scene between John and Satan, which is good fun. I think people will get a little tickle out of that one. What would John and Satan have to say to each other? It's a good one.

From Jonathan Harker in "Bram Stoker's Dracula" to stumping for Satan's law firm in "The Devil's Advocate" and now "Constantine," you've played some cool roles in thriller/horror films. Are you a fan of supernatural films or are these just a coincidence?

No, I love the theme. "Rosemary's Baby" is a great one and so are "The Exorcist" and "The Omen" they're all really well made, entertaining films. Aspects of good and evil, Heaven and Hell and the dialogue between those forces in drama... Working those things out and trying to find out one's nature and dealing with consequences of actions are very rich dramatic platforms.

While hanging in front of those green screens for CGI shots in "The Matrix" movies, did you ever stop and think, "Man, it'd be fun to play Superman"?

No, not that character itself. There would be times when I would be on a wire 30 feet off the ground and getting pulled and yanked and flying around and that was quite Superman and Peter Pan-ish. [Laughs]

You weren't offered the role, but if you had been, would you have considered it?

I don't know. [Thoughtful pause] It's a good role. I'd have to think about that one. Maybe seven years ago-I'm 40 now, a little old for Superman [laughs]. -TODD CASEY

(keanufan.com has an article and image from issue #159)

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 11:27 AM | comments (16)
December 29, 2004
constantizzy

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Wizard magazine #160 has a feature on Constantine.
FreezeDriedMovies has a short excerpt of the interview with Keanu (spoiler warning).

SHH has some less-than-glowing screening reviews by some folks who have possibly never picked up a copy of Hellblazer....or a dictionary.

And the crapweasels over at moviehole can fucking bite me.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 12:34 PM | comments (14)
December 28, 2004
Now you know what to paint your bedroom walls this spring.

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With only your day of birth, colorstrology.com gives you the perfect Pantone™ color to match. Keanu's is 17-3817, more beautifully named "Daybreak" and means he's supportive, inspired and generous. Which actually sounds about right.

Frankly, it's a damn clever way to sell paint.

Me? I'm "Hibiscus". And sparkly.

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 11:15 AM | comments (29)
December 27, 2004
Thumbsucker Sundance Schedule

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Addiction can take many forms: drugs, gambling, sex, and food are common ones. But for Justin Cobb, it's thumbsucking. A bright but awkward high-school teen, he wants to quit, but nothing works. He tries everything from putting ink on his thumb (a tip from his woefully uncommunicative father) to hypnosis from his New Age orthodontist. He gets so desperate that when a school psychologist suggests using medication to help him focus, Justin leaps at the chance, despite his loving mother's concern. In a refreshingly original and humorous spin, the meds begin to work. But are they the answer or just a more acceptable form of pacification?

Thumbsucker features a truly extraordinary cast that turn in magnificent performances captured by exquisite cinematography--creating an ethereal aesthetic to shape a modern-day fairy tale filled with humor, charm, and fragile love.
Acclaimed graphic artist and music-video director Mike Mills returns to Sundance (his short, Architecture of Reassurance, played in 2000) with another beautifully rendered examination of suburban angst. With his feature debut, he delivers on his unlimited potential, displaying an amazing cinematic dexterity combined with an acute insight into the human condition to produce a visually stunning and thought-provoking portrait of addiction--rooted in suburbia, but relevant to everyone. - Trevor Groth

Thumbsucker debuts in the drama category at this year's Sundance Festival.

Screening dates and times are:


  • Sunday , Jan 23 - 5:30 PM - Racquet Club
  • Monday , Jan 24 - 8:30 AM - Racquet Club
  • Wednesday , Jan 26 - 11:30 AM - Racquet Club
  • Thursday , Jan 27 - 3:00 PM - Eccles Theatre
  • Friday , Jan 28 - 9:00 PM - Trolley Square Cinemas A, SLC

Theater locations/info can be found here.

I can't make the first screening (which isn't technically listed at the "premiere" so there's no telling who might be attending....or not), but I'm going to try and swing the time off for a road trip to the Friday SLC show if I can get passes. Which looks like an adventure in itself.

-via keanuweb

cinema | from inside the mind of krix at 11:00 AM | comments (7)
upcoming becky shows

The Roxy website has becky on their calendar for shows on Jan. 13 and 20th. Also the 27th according to the becky site.

becky | from inside the mind of krix at 09:49 AM | comments (3)
yet another Constantine poster

They keep getting better.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 09:09 AM | comments (8)
December 24, 2004
merry krixmas!

Have a RAWKIN holiday

Here's hoping everyone has a lovely holiday.

*smoooch*

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 07:30 AM | comments (28)
December 23, 2004
I like this one even better

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Another international (UK?) poster for Constantine.

-via keanuweb

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 12:00 PM | comments (13)
remain impeccable

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Found via Catz, this gorgeous portrait of Keanu is by Pat McMichael and can been seen in its full glory at deviantart.com.

And now, here's Brezsny with a little literature with your fine art...

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Marilynne Robinson published her first novel, Housekeeping, in 1982. It was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and an influential critic called it one of the ten best novels of the twentieth century. This November, 22 years later, Robinson came out with her second work of fiction, Gilead. "Writing is like praying," she told Carin Besser in The New Yorker Online. "In both, if they are to be authentic, grace and truth must discipline thought." I nominate Robinson to be your patron saint in 2005, Virgo. May she inspire you to produce another gem like the one you did some years ago. May her example give you the faith to work as slowly as you need to in order to remain impeccable, allowing grace and truth to discipline your thought.

-freewillastrology.com

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 10:38 AM | comments (5)
December 21, 2004
As per your request...The Keanu Days of Christmas

Ahhhh, Tradition.

~On the first day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

A Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves

~On the second day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the third day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the fourth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the fifth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the sixth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the seventh day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

7 Shanes a-Scoring
6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the eighth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

8 Jacks a-Running
7 Shanes a-Scoring
6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the ninth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

9 Conors Coaching
8 Jacks a-Running
7 Shanes a-Scoring
6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the tenth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

10 Scottys Hustling
9 Conors Coaching
8 Jacks a-Running
7 Shanes a-Scoring
6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the eleventh day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

11 Johnnys Surfing
10 Scottys Hustling
9 Conors Coaching
8 Jacks a-Running
7 Shanes a-Scoring
6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeves


~On the twelfth day of Christmas~
my true love gave to me:

12 Nelsons Singing
11 Johnnys Surfing
10 Scottys Hustling
9 Conors Coaching
8 Jacks a-Running
7 Shanes a-Scoring
6 Teds a-Grinning
There Is No Spooooon!
4 Bullets Dodged
3 Bass Riffs
2 Scuffed-up Boots
and a Christmas Song about Keanu Reeeeeeeves!!

Remember, you can sing along if you'd like...

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 11:01 AM | comments (40)
December 20, 2004
is that a holy shotgun in your hand or are you just.....ah, forget it....

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Thanks to Ocean over at the HellForums for this first look at the international Constantine poster from French film site allocine.fr.

Silly sanctified weaponry or not, I like the look of it in general, I prefer the logo over the US version and I love his look on it. I think it conveys the feel of the character well. He looks all ready to kick some demonic ass and that = sexy.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 01:25 PM | comments (22)
happy holly daze

click for wallpaper - yes, this is recycled from last year

I had a pretty productive weekend.

Not only did I manage to get all of my shopping done (Chia Pets™ and AA battery stocking stuffers for everyone!), but I also got stupendously drunk as well.

How was your weekend? Are you done shopping?

doodles | from inside the mind of krix at 12:27 PM | comments (22)
December 17, 2004
Le Sigh. Le Thud.

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Club-Keanu has unearthed some gorgeous "new" photographs from the infamous Greg Gorman photoshoot with Keanu. Click here to see the others...

spoony , tribe | from inside the mind of krix at 04:30 PM | comments (33)
Keanu festive!

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Cleo has some wonderful Keanu Santa graphics and animations to put the Ho Ho Ho right in you. Yeah, like that's a problem...
Anyway, Check them out!

tribe | from inside the mind of krix at 11:02 AM | comments (10)
December 15, 2004
MOPI on Criterion DVD

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River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in director Gus Van Sant's haunting tale of two young street hustlers: Mike Waters, a sensitive narcoleptic who dreams of the mother who abandoned him, and Scott Favor, wayward son of the mayor of Portland and the object of Mike's desire. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, Mike takes Scott on a quest from the grungy streets to the open highways of the Pacific Northwest, in search of an elusive place called "home."Groundbreaking and visually dazzling, My Own Private Idaho is a stirring look at unrequited love and life at society's margins.

Finally.

Criteron Collection DVDs are the top of the line and it's about time that this great film gets their attention. Set for release this February (an available for pre-oder now at the Criterion site), the 2 disc set will include features like an "exclusive new audio conversation between Van Sant and filmmaker Todd Haynes" (does this mean commentary track? I'm not sure), documentary footage featuring interviews with key crew members, outtakes (eee!), high quality audio and video enhanced for widescreen televisions and approved by director Gus Van Sant and a booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Amy Taubin and reprinted interviews with Van Sant, River Phoenix, and Keanu Reeves. Plus more...

-via keanuweb

cinema | from inside the mind of krix at 03:10 PM | comments (19)
Constantine around the world

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With just around two months until the release, the WB Constantine machine is throttling up to full power. Not a whole lot going on at the US movie site yet, but there are several trailers to be seen, including a high-res version of the second one at WB.com. There's a good discussion at the hellforum comparing the international and american versions.

There are also official sites in German, French and Latin-American (mostly in Flash and may contain some spoilery stuff, so take note).

The US premieres (LA & NY) look to be scheduled sometime the week of February 7-11, 2005 with the general release on the 18th.

Worldwide release dates are (tentatively - as listed on IMDB) as follows:


  • Spain - February 11, 2005
  • France - February 16, 2005
  • Australia - February 17, 2005
  • Germany - February 17, 2005
  • Thailand - February 17, 2005
  • Austria - February 18, 2005
  • USA - February 18, 2005
  • Belgium - February 23, 2005
  • Netherlands - February 24, 2005
  • Iceland - February 25, 2005
  • India - February 25, 2005
  • Italy - February 25, 2005
  • Turkey - February 26, 2005
  • Finland - March 4, 2005
  • Sweden - March 4, 2005
  • Argentina - March 10, 2005
  • Brazil - March 11, 2005
  • UK - March 18, 2005
  • Czech Republic - April 7, 2005
  • Estonia - April 8, 2005

Lastly, HBO will be having a "Constantine: First Look" program that airs Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 10:45 p.m. with repeats all that month. I'm guessing that it may include a lot of the material from the preview DVD, which thanks to Chicks, I am now in possesion of and will be watching and riffing on later this week.

If that's still not enough Constantine for you, you can buy the book.

-assorted thanks to: POTD, KeanuA-Z, Club-Keanu, Straight-to-Hell, Nudel, and Niobe

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 11:39 AM | comments (16)
Sadly, there were no tacos.

I'm not nearly sufficiently recovered from "krix and V.'s extended weekend of fun" but I'm going to go grab some red bull and get caught up.

I can't believe it's Wednesday already.

Where does the time go?

off topic | from inside the mind of krix at 11:06 AM | comments (3)
December 13, 2004
best wishes to the blonde guy

Happy 36th Bret

dogstar rocks | from inside the mind of krix at 12:17 PM | comments (15)
December 10, 2004
becky rox the roxy

Thanks to Wanda for these pictures from last night!

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Update: More pictures from Wanda can be seen HERE, Thanks!

becky | from inside the mind of krix at 10:18 AM | comments (27)
December 09, 2004
dude-a-licious

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We Keanuphiles already have embraced the "dude" in more ways than one. The word is such a part of our lexicon, I never give it a second thought when I use it. Of course, I also use the term "rad" in a non-ironic way sometimes, too.

Much to Roi's dismay.

Anyway, "dude" is more than just slang, more than a referential, more than a term of endearment (or lack thereof).

Dude is an attitude.

Dude is a way of life

JSONLINE/ (AP) -- Dude, you've got to read this. A linguist from the University of Pittsburgh has published a scholarly paper deconstructing and deciphering the word "dude," contending it is much more than a catchall for lazy, inarticulate surfers, skaters, slackers and teenagers.

An admitted dude-user during his college years, Scott Kiesling said the four-letter word has many uses: in greetings ("What's up, dude?"); as an exclamation ("Whoa, Dude!"); commiseration ("Dude, I'm so sorry."); to one-up someone ("That's so lame, dude."); as well as agreement, surprise and disgust ("Dude.").

The link to the paper (which cites the most excellent billandted.org as a reference)is really interesting and includes all kinds of interesting "dude" data, including a huge spreadsheet listing the sujects, the addressees and the actual "utterances. I think my favorite is:

Dude, that is a lot of pie

And delving further into the subject, here's a NY Observer story that rightfully includes Bill and Ted as "Demigods of Dude".


-via Metafilter

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 12:55 PM | comments (9)
December 08, 2004
Budu Saranai!

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Happy Bodhi Day!

Bodhi Day celebrates the day of Buddha's enlightenment and is generally celebrated on December 8th. The tradition of Bodhi Day is mostly practiced in Northern India and Nepal. The traditional Buddhist greeting "Budu Saranai!" means (loosely translated) "May the serenity of the Buddha's be yours!"

The Four Noble Truths

1. Suffering is universal. No one escapes.

2. The cause of suffering is ignorance. Ignorance of self is the greatest ignorance.

3. Ignorance can be overcome.

4. The way to overcome ignorance is the Eightfold Path

The Eighfold Path

1. Harmonious Views

2. Harmonious Thoughts

3. Harmonious Conduct

4. Harmonious Speech

5. Harmonious Livelihood

6. Harmonious Effort

7. Harmonious Mindfulness

8. Harmonious Meditation

-via the enigmatic op cit, with a shout-out to bea_herenow

off topic | from inside the mind of krix at 03:38 PM | comments (15)
oh, and speaking of screen grabs

Both KeanuA-Z and the Club are tirelessly working on their new Ultimate Matrix pages, so be sure to check out their respective galleries all this week.

God, I'm going to give in and buy this by Christmas, I just know it.

tribe | from inside the mind of krix at 11:32 AM | comments (18)
peeking at Constantine

Club-Keanu has a huge gallery of grabs from the Cinstantine preview disc...

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Wow, now I really want to see this.

It looks like a good teasy mix of film footage, interviews and behind-the-scenes stuff. If anyone has a copy that they could loan me for a week or so, I'll find the time to do a "krix watches..." write-up. Drop me an email, I'll pay for postage. Thanks Chicks!

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 11:21 AM | comments (9)
December 07, 2004
Pardon me, do you have the timeline?

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Kudos to the lovely ladies of Club-Keanu and KeanuFan for this most auspicious labor of love.

tribe | from inside the mind of krix at 04:48 PM | comments (9)
Ultimate Matrix Hooha

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The bigass Matrix DVD box set hits the stores today. I'm not rushing out to buy it due to both time and money but I'm sure I will eventually. I expect the Keanurati will have lots of screenshots and whatnot by the end of the week. I know I'll eventually get it because I'm a sucker for those extras.

For insights into the subtle direction of actors, watch as Larry Wachowski gives cues to star Keanu Reeves, suspended on wires for a fight scene, in a manner Ingmar Bergman may never have considered: "Head jerk. Then thrashing. Then a big thrash. And another one. Then clench. Tighter. And die."

-from a Time magazine article about the DVDs

Actually, now that I think about it, I may have heard those exact same instructions on a date once.

red pill | from inside the mind of krix at 12:01 PM | comments (29)
December 06, 2004
quite the package...

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Not only is Keanu hot, but he's also cool, beloved and apparently fecking loaded.

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 11:39 AM | comments (23)
just fyi

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Dear test screeners,

John Constantine is a prick.

Ok. Thanks.
Bye.


Also, if like me, you're waiting for someone else to buy you the bigass Matrix 10 DVD set but you still want to check out the Constantine Preview DVD mentioned at the start of the SHH article, click here.

Thanks Jena and Paula.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 10:50 AM | comments (9)
December 02, 2004
final cut review

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SuperheroHype has a couple reviews from last night's test screening of the final cut of Constantine.

"The movie kicked major ass and it's probably Keanu's best performance since the original Matrix."

Go here to read them.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 04:19 PM | comments (14)
new becky show announced

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Thanks to Janice for this news from the official site...

"becky" is pleased to officially announce an upcoming show in the Los Angeles area. Next Thursday (the 9th of December) "becky" will play The Roxy (once again) at 9:45pm. Once again we are asking for all of your support and are hopeful that those who were not able to attend last time will make it next week.

Hope to see you there!

- becky

becky | from inside the mind of krix at 11:36 AM | comments (13)
Constantine interview from MTV

Along with a short video clip, MTV.com this interview with Keanu on the Set of Constantine....

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He's traveled through time for school projects, seen life without the illusion of the Matrix and saved entire busloads of people from a madman. For his next challenge, Keanu Reeves will play a supernatural detective who's actually been to hell and back. In "Constantine," based on the comic book "Hellblazer," Reeves' titular character teams up with a police officer to investigate her sister's suicide. Along the way, she gets to see the world of angels and demons that normally only Constantine is privy to. "TRL" co-host Damien caught up with Keanu on the set in Los Angeles.

Damien: What's the movie like? What's the plot of "Constantine"? It's based on a comic book, right?

Keanu Reeves: Yeah, it's inspired by "Hellblazer," and let's see ... I play a character named John Constantine, a man — an exorcist — condemned to hell for the life he took.

Damien: That's not good.

Keanu: Yeah. His own life, by the way. Condemned to hell for that, and he's trying to find a way to get back into heaven, so he's doing that by kind of casting out demons and trying to find a kind of redemption. On his way with doing that he uncovers a plot for certain forces that are trying to make a hell on earth, and there's only one man who stands in its way.

Damien: Who is that man?

Keanu: John Constantine.

Read the rest at MTV.com...

Also, Club-Keanu has captures and the TRL clip in case you missed it.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 11:05 AM | comments (2)
December 01, 2004
tease the inevitable

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't fight the inevitable. Don't resist it and bitch about it and curse it. On the other hand, don't just lie down and let it roll on over you, relinquishing your will and losing your spunk. Instead, Virgo, have fun with the inevitable. Tease it and question it. Influence it through the ingenuity of your playfulness. Develop a relationship with it that allows you to be true to yourself even as you learn to love it.

-freewillastrology.com

Speaking of our spunky Virgo boy, Tabitha has the second part of Keanu's chart up.

it wahs | from inside the mind of krix at 12:12 PM | comments (8)
new constantine photos

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German film site filmnetz has new stills and set shots for Constantine.

I'm really liking the look of a lot of these, and the ones of Keanu with director Francis Lawrence are great.

constantine | from inside the mind of krix at 08:49 AM | comments (3)
Sweet December

click here to go to the calendar page

click for wallpaper

doodles | from inside the mind of krix at 12:00 AM | comments (19)