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September 20, 2004
So many thoughts, so little time...
There is so much running through my head right now, I just want to get some of it out, so I can get on with my day!
First on the list is the fact that I saw four movies this weekend. Two in the theater, two in my new "Home Theater." Yep, I bought a new Home Theater System in honor of the release of the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD tomorrow. That is a momentous event in my life. I'm a Star Wars geek since the age of 4. Action figures and all. Bring it on Lucas! It's about time! Anyway...so, I purchased a rather inexpensive Home Theater System to further enjoy the Star Wars DVD experience in my home. The first DVD I tried out on it was Return of the King, of course, I couldn't watch the whole thing, but I had to put that in first. So, there's that.
The movies I saw this weekend were as follows...Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Wimbledon, Dirty Dancing Havana Nights, and Dogville. Interesting combination, no? Sky Captain was phenomenal! I loved every second of it. The story was all kinds of action, with fun characters, and a cute romantic sub-plot, all on the canvas of blue screen, but it didn't really feel that way, which is what made it so cool! I had read a lot about the technique they used to make this film, which is what made it so intriguing to me, but I left feeling like I wasn't overwhelmed by that, and that is also what impressed me so much. It was the fun action and the characters. Now, granted, there wasn't a TON of depth in the story, but WHO CARES? That's not why I went to this movie. So, four stars for Sky Captain...highly recommended for anyone who enjoys action movies, or big blockbusters. You won't be disappointed. Plus, it's a British actor, Jude Law, in the title role. Love those Brits! Speaking of Brits...I move on to Wimbledon...another one of my favorite actors, Paul Bettany. This movie was a romantic comedy revolving around the tennis Championship Wimbledon (hence the name...duh). An aging British tennis star hooks up with an up-and-coming American tennis star and she inspires him to kick in his killer instinct and play better. I won't give away the ending, but it really kicks butt. A very fullfilling romantic comedy. Very fluffy and happy. Not a lot of depth, again, but hey, if I want depth, I'll talk about Dogville...and I'm getting to that. I would highly recommend Wimbledon, but the way, if you're into those happy romantic comedies, which I am, to a point. Four stars, as far as romantic comedies go. P.S. I love Paul Bettany. He's British, you know. Ok, moving on...Dirty Dancing, Havana Nights. Hmmm. Not sure what to say about this one. Well, Diego Luna was in it...he's great. I saw him in Y Tu Mama Tambien, which I would never tell anyone to see, but it was a good movie. I felt like I needed a shower after watching it, so I would not recommend it to most of my movie viewing friends. But I do like Diego Luna. That's why I rented Havana Nights. Patrick Swayze was in it, too. There were a lot of little tributes to the original, which was kind of fun, but it did not live up to the original. I'd say, maybe 1 1/2 stars. Save your money, or watch the original. Now, Dogville, that was an interesting movie. I've been trying to rent it for the past three weeks, I'd say. The concept intrigued me. It was filmed exclusively on a soundstage, with minimal sets, therefore relying on the actors to create the movie. Everything took place in one location...Dogville. The movie was a criticism on America by some foreign director, and I'll have to say, he was pretty darn critical. It was a very long movie, a prologue with 9 acts, as it said when it started. It totally drew me in, though. I found myself disgusted with the characters' actions, but strangely detached at the ending. It was a really unusual movie. Artistically, it was an amazing film, and the story was, I don't know how to describe it...it was disturbing, but somehow it felt important. The message felt important. This movie is definitely not for everyone. In fact, I wouldn't recommend it to most of my movie viewing friends, but there are a few that I think would appreciate it. I'm glad I finally got to see it. Nicole Kidman and Paul Bettany starred. So, that was my movie viewing for the weekend. I started early on Friday, and really watched three on Friday, and then Dogville late Sunday night into Monday morning. So, it was a full weekend beyond the movies...
I feel like I did a ton of stuff on Saturday. I did my daily workout, fixed myself some breakfast, watched some Spongebob (love that show! Season 2 is due out on DVD in October!!), did a little shopping (bought my Home Theater), got to church...
Ah yes, church...we finished our series on the DaVinci Code, of which I did not finish reading before we finished the series. I have been distracted by reading about four other different books since I started it. I am about 3/4 done with DaVinci. I just need to FINISH IT! And I will. Unless a book is REALLY bad, it never goes undone. We start our next series on the Experiencing God book. Is it me, or does our church sound like a book club? It's really not like that, but it sure does sound like that today. :) After church, I came home and attempted to hook up my Home Theater system...I got it all hooked up, after a slight snafu with the Radio Shack man, and the cords I needed, sat down on my couch, ready to blow myself away...no dice. I messed with it for hours...nothing...wait, this is great...so, Sunday, I called Mom & Dad, begged for their help, they came to my rescue. My Dad checked the connections...they all seemed right to him (I really didn't think I was a COMPLETE idiot. I can read instruction manuals, after all, I'm a girl). We're messing with it for another hour. Get this...I turned up the volume. It worked. Duh. So, all is well now. I have beautiful surround sound in time for Star Wars tomorrow. Yipee!
And now, for my ruminations on today...it's beautiful. There was a slight chill in the air...I love it! Fall...bring it on! The sweaters, the sweatshirts, the jackets! I don't shop for these things for nothing, you know! I love this time of year! I have an apple spice scented candle burning in my office...'tis the season!
Posted by karen at September 20, 2004 11:25 AM
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Got to say I'm a bit jealous...since IM and candles have now both been banned at my office. Please enjoy both for me. :)
Posted by: Heidi at September 20, 2004 05:13 PM
Wow, I have a lot of movie catching up to do. Looking forward to hearing how your home theatre sounds.
Hooray for Fall. My window is open. New England is the best place to visit this time of year. Boston here we come.
Posted by: Stacey at September 20, 2004 05:45 PM