Experiencing Spike Jonze's "I'm Here"

Why are the most beautiful of love stories usually the saddest? I'm Here: A Love Story in An Absolut World, a short film written and directed by Spike Jonze, had me pensive and a little sad. I had thought, "Wow. This is The Giving Tree of contemporary times," and then after digging up some background information, I found out that the children's book by Shel Silverstein was indeed the inspiration for I'm Here.

In the film, people and robots cohabit the world (or L.A., at least). The plot revolves around the "lives" of Sheldon and Francesca, two robots having starkly contrasting "personalities." He works at the library and conforms to human rules, while she's the life-of-the-party kind of girl: sassy, fun-loving, and vibrant. She behaves as if she's more human than robot: she drives (when robots are "not allowed" to) and parties a lot. In fact, she loses an arm at a rock club, and this is where the drama begins.

If you want to watch I'm Here, you simply need to click this link. The soundtrack should be enough reason to see this film. Oh, and don't skip the intro.

Getting my movie pass

 It's even better if you watch the movie while logged in to your Facebook account, because you can invite your friends to watch it with you. I especially loved this part, especially since I don't live in the same city as my best friends, so it made me feel as if we were really sitting next to each other in the cinema. "I'm Here" is not just a short film; it's an experience.

Almost felt like the girls were really there

Mad Hatter Craze

It's Mad Hatter Day! With Johnny Depp playing the role in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, it's no question that the Mad Hatter is more talked-about than Alice herself. But did you know that in Lewis Carroll's book, Alice's Adventure in Wonderland, the author didn't refer to him as such? Carroll named him as the Hatter or "Hatta," and it was the Cheshire Cat who alluded to him being "mad." Also, did you know that Lewis Carroll was a Math professor by the name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson? And that he made up Alice's Adventure in Wonderland for his friend's three daughters, one of which is named Alice, while they were on a picnic?

Now that you have enough trivia to survive the upcoming Wonderland mania, join the Mad Hatter's army against the Red Queen and pledge allegiance by mad-hatting yourself! Here's how:

• Log in to your Facebook account.

• Type "Alice in Wonderland" on the search field and choose the first of the results shown.

• Better yet, simply click on this link.

• Read the Terms and Conditions and hit "Accept."

• Take a picture of yourself using your webcam or simply choose from any of your Facebook photos.

• Don't worry if the photo doesn't fit well. As soon as you click "Next," you'll be able to adjust the size, position, and angle of the photo to get the best fit for the Mad Hatter's face.

•  Click "Next" one more time and --Voila! You're already ready to revolt against the Red Queen.

Unfortunately, there's no way you can upload photos from your PC (unless you upload it into Facebook first) or download the finished product for your archives or Facebook profile pic (unless you hit the most precious key on your keyboard--Print Screen). *Hint, hint* Instead the application only allows you to share the mad-hatted you by sending a message to 10 Facebook friends at a time. You may also send the Mad Hatter's hat as a free gift on Facebook. Chances are that it's a limited offer, so better hurry. Go ahead and start the hatting frenzy before the Red Queen's spies get you.

For Alice in Wonderland merchandise, simply click on these images.