I feel the time is right for me to post my theory that if correct, would shake the foundations of film as we know it. The theory being that Heath Ledger, respected hollywood actor, is not dead. Before you start comparing me with Monty Python please rest assured I have many points that come from the film that back this theory. They are as follows:

1. Heath Ledger was pronounced dead on January 22, 2008. The film was released on July 14, 2008. With months and months of post-production to put into the movie it would seem fitting that they would find a suitable demise for a charater that would not be reapperaring in the following films. They didn't even bother to throw him in a jail cell which would be suitable enough to keep him out of the inevitable third film. If they cut him out of the thrid film without a trace (much like nightcrawler in X-men 3) the result would be terrifying.
2. One of the most memorable parts of the film was the supposed death of Jim Gordan. Even though the character had not even taken the position as police comissioner, which he was supposed to do, every member of the audience was convinced he was gone. This proves that the team that worked on Dark Knight knows how to make a fake death seem completly possible to an audience.
3. The Joker is quoted in the film saying to batman "I think you and I are destined to do this forever." A line that could've easliy been cut givin the fact that they will not be doing this forever.
4. When batman throws the Joker off the roof of the Pruit Building, the Joker laughs thinking he is a dead man. Almost as if the death of the Joker is a big joke.
5. This film was made to break records, which it did. It did not however top the biggest shoker in movie history which is when Darth Vader told Luke he was his father. If my theory is true, an event that would bring Heath Ledger back from the dead would leave audiences saying "Darth Vader who?"
6. Both Lincoln and Elvis were on the list of batman suspects at the beginning of the film. Both have had conspiracy's surrounding their death. Could this be a clue of somekind? Who knows?In conclusion, I say that wheather I am right or wrong or wheater you belive me or not, I know for a fact that all who read this hope that this theory is true. Thanks for reading,Phil

What has happend to the movie biz!?!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I recently returned from the quote on quote film "Transformers 2" and the dissapointment I had was just another teastament to the fact that the film industry is relying more and more on special effects than plot. The entire expierience was the result of throwing metal scraps, a playboy magazine, some pot brownies, a pair of homosexual humping dogs and Shia LeBouf into a giant blender for 2 and a half hours, drinking the concoction and vomiting all over a movie screen. Walking out of the theater with my freinds, we discussed the action movies of the summer and why they all shared the same problem. The lure of special effects has become to tempting for producers and directors these days and storyline has become a subject for the backburner. This ever growing problem has been the death of such film franchises as Pirates of the Carribean, Star Wars, X-Men and Terminator. Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that visual effects are able to let us see more and more of the impossible. It is just that relying on special effects instead of story is like having a car with a two pound engine and the world's best stereo system. You'll have somthing cool, but you won't get anywhere with it. Now if we think about it, who is to blame? Is it the producers who fund the movie, is it the director who runs the film completley or is it the public that constatnly begs for cooler effects and praises movies with absolutly no real storyline. It is my belief that we as a people are guilty. We are quick to notice graphics over storyline in modern film and we constantly mock earlier and even classic films for having cheap effects or none at all. If we do not see the problem and fix it, we may witness the death of film itself.

Get to Know Me

To start out my blog I think it would be fitting to post alittle bit about me. My name is Phillip Varney but I perfer Phil. I was born in Atlanta Georgia on Dec. 3 1990. I do live in Utah but am not a fan of it's weather, Lakes and BYU. My interests include writing, film and above all theater. Since elementary school I have been in at least one play a year and in most cases two or three. As far as film, I've seen my fair share and was raised on the classics. My interest in writing came from the master of literature, Charles Dickens. My name comes from the main character in "Great Expectations." I plan to major in theater at UVU and will be leaving on an LDS mission this December. If you have the desire to know the innermost details of my life, I don't know why, here is a get to know me quiz I found on facebook.

Describe Yourself In One Word: Phil
Biggest Fear: The Spanish Inquisition, that and dolphins cause those things are evil
Biggest Mistake: I'm practically perfect in every way
Your Proudest Accomplishment: I once fit 3 billiard balls in my mouth
#1 Priority In Your Life: Mission
Dream Job: Actor or Screenwriter
Causes You Believe In: Pretty much anything that isn't global warming
Special Talents: Dunno
Where Are You Right Now: At home
Where Would You Rather Be: Bolsa Chika Beach
Famous Person You Want To Meet: Weird Al (I mean again)
Place To Visit Before You Die: Beaches of Normandy, D.C., New York
Song Played At Your Funeral: Why would I care, I'll be dead. Somthing by the Beatles mabye.
What are you listening to right now: The Last 5 Years
What makes you happy: The Next 5 Years
What did you do yesterday: Yard Work and Work Work
Won any awards?: Oh ya
Are you a good driver?: I'm a slow driver
Gotten any speeding tickets?: refer to question above
Are you double jointed?: I'm hardly single jointed
Last time you showered?: Has it been a year?
What's the last dream you remember?: This creepy kid was mad that I didn't like Transformers 2 so I punched him in the face.
What side of the bed do you sleep on?: What does it matter, I always fall off anyway
Do you dress up on Halloween?: I dress down
Are you outgoing or introverted?: I'm outroverted
Do you ever wish you were famous?: Depends on what for
Have you ever done anything illegal?: I shot the Deputy after Bob Marley ran for it
Where will you be 12 hours from now?: Rehersal
Is it easy for others to make you feel awkward?: Yup
Do you know what you are going to wear tomorrow?: Probably clothes
Is it easy for people to make you smile?: NO
Does anyone hate you for no reason?: No, they all have a good reason
Can you make yourself cry?: No, but I have no problem with making others cry
How many hours of sleep did you get last night?: 36
Is your life simple or complicated?: Is anyone's life simple?
Are you taller than 5'4"?: (Hearty Laughter) yes
What color are your socks?: My feet are going commando today
First surgery : still goin strong without one
First piercing : heart (sniff)
First best friend : my toy T-Rex
First sport you joined : T-ball, I was the only kid on my team to strike out in T-ball.
First pet : My hedgehog
First vacation : Yellowstone
First concert : Andy Williams, Yes I am white
First crush : The lady on the raisin box
Very FIRST memory? : Pain
First person you had a fight with?: My sisters
First time you rode a bike?: I'm still learning. DON'T JUDGE ME
First car: A hotwheel that looked like a dragon
First person you slow danced with: Let me get the list out
If your house was on fire, first thing you'd grab?: The doorknob?
First Movie You Saw: Like I can remember
First time you were afraid: I live my life in fear
First song you remember listening to: My mom listened to nothing but Amy Grant during my childhood.
First thing you'd do with 5 million dollars: 5 million 99 cent tacos
First thing you notice when you look in the mirror?: BLAH
Chocolate or Vanilla: Vanilla
Coke or Pepsi : COKE
Beer or Wine: Don't drink, it kills your brain cells and eats your liver.
Apple Juice or O.J.: Apple, I don't drink anything Abbreviated. Besides haven't you seen the news, O.J. shoots people.
Facebook or MySpace: Facebook
Summer or Winter: Summer is better because let's face it, who has ever heard of the Winter of Love
Windows or Mac: Windows
Cats or Dogs: Dogs, cats are mean little demons
Boxers or Briefs: Boxers, I'm all about freedom
Rain or Shine : Rain
Chips or Popcorn: Popcorn = Movies = Great Date Idea ;)
Salty or Sweet: Either
Plane or Boat: Plane, Jaws can't get me if I'm in the sky
Morning or Night: Night
Movie or Play: Tough one, I love both
Walk or Drive: It's all good
Money or Love: All you need is Love da dada dada
Breakfast or Dinner: Dinner
Forgiveness or Revenge: Spiderman 3 touched on this subject and it ended up in much soul searching for me, I will have to say forgiveness
Paint or Wallpaper: Paint
House or Apartment: House
Truth or Dare: Dare to others, Truth to myself
Contacts or Glasses: 20/20 baby
Root beer or Dr. Pepper: Dr. P
Mud or Jell-O wrestling: I've never seen mud wrestle before but when you see two Jell-O molds duke it out you just can't see yourself goin to mud
Skiing or Boarding: I'd be dead 5 minutes in of either of them
Silver or Gold: means so much more when I see
Sunset or Sunrise: Fiddler on the Roof
Phone or in person: In person, it doesn't cost anything unless it's a date
Oldest, middle, youngest or only child: Middle but tallest
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Car: Hotwheels
Favorite Movie: You can't narrow it down to one, that impossible!!!
Favorite Hobby: Singing
Favorite Song/Singer: Bon Jovi, Sinatra, Andre Bocielli, Brian d'Arcy James, Billy Joel
Favorite Book/Author: Dicknes, Doyle, Steinbeck, Ellison, Miller
Favorite School Subject: Drama
Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere in California
Favorite Food: Shrimp
Favorite Restaurant: Red Lobster
Favorite Animal: elephant (for personal reasons)
Favorite Store: uh...Wal-Mart?
Favorite Celebrity : Christen Bale, his scandals are the most entertaining.
Favorite Childhood Friend: I'm not going to lie, I was a loner
Favorite Childhood Memory: Going to Disneyland for the first time.
Favorite Baby Name: Chris or Cloie
Favorite Person In Your Life: I love all peoples.
Favorite Facebook Application : Picnik
Favorite Possession: My brain
Mall Store: the pretzel joint
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: In-N-Out
Comedian: Myself
Sandlot or Little Rascals: Don't make me choose
Favorite Holiday: Arbor day
Favorite Number: 667, it's not pure evil, but it's close
Favorite Hard Candy: gummie jaw breakers
Favorite Month: smarch
Favorite Flower: Audry 2
Favorite Ice Cream: Mud Pie
Favorite Smell: rain
Favorite Drink: Dr. P
Favorite Cartoon Character: Janet Reno
Favourite kind of pants: Whatever gets the job done.