红酒·绿茶 / Red Wine & Green Tea / Vin Rouge et Thé Vert

I felt so guilty after watching the stupid movie "300" at the enthusiastic urge of my friend. The only way to justify my action was the realization of this hilarious review by A.O. Scott, a veteran film critic for NY Times. The truth is, sadly, that stereotype sells and stupidity prevails. Lots of filmmakers wasted their gift (and our money) on projects that may be artistically interesting, but intellectually boring, naïve, absurd and/or insulting. It's so univesal that you don't have to try hard to name a few: "Hero", "Memoirs of a Geisha", "The Barber of Siberia" all fall into this category. Fortunately time will do its justice. Let those stupid movies be washed away by time like plastic bags be blown away by the wind.

Main Street Trolley Originally uploaded by nuance1979 . You might wonder what else I did in Memphis besides worshiping Elvis Presley. Well, still a lot. Especially I enjoyed riding the trolley buses in downtown. They had bright colors outside. Inside Trolley Bus Originally uploaded by nuance1979 . And vintage looks inside. M Bridge Originally uploaded by nuance1979 . It was a really pleasant ride in a sunny afternoon with beautiful views from the river front when looking outside the window. In the picture is probably the most famous bridge of all, the Hernando de Soto Bridge, which looks like a letter "M" as in "Memphis". I also took a walk on the Beale Street , famous for its blues music bars. It should be a nice place to hang out at night. Andy Roddick Originally uploaded by nuance1979 . I was very luck to watch some nice tennis during the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis, where I saw Andy Roddick in action. Unf...