or hopefully will be soon. I did write a bit of my story during my one attempt at Twilight fan fiction. But have been struggling with anxiety attacks of work and trying to leave work and figuring out our first family vacation...
But I think this will be a good reset for me. I do tend to write more when I can get away. Too bad I've been stuck in Caldwell for so long.
Plus I definitely need to make sure I'm writing what I think I'm writing. I know that probably doesn't make sense. Although anyone who has tried to write knows how characters tend to go off on their own in directions never imagined by the author and they sometimes fall off the face of a cliff or become something not intended and then the story can't be and one must begin again. I digress, as usual. What I am meaning to say, very poorly, is that when I was describing some of the story to the kids working for me this summer they got excited and then said, "oh it sounds just like a movie."
ARG. Perhaps because it was a summary.. but I'm not writing a bloody screenplay. I want to write a NOVEL. I don't want it to pan out to some stupid DaVinci Code (which was a great movie. Horribly predictable and boring book, however!)
I have great hopes, however, of the vacation to San Diego (my favourite childhood location) especially with Aurora will be my reboot. My finding the fun mom I want to be, again. My re-experiencing the joy of all things childlike and being able to ground my character in that. Because where I stand now I have lost her.
and as for our plans... well, Aurora has been brainwashed into loving sea life like her momma. And her delight in sharks is no surprise since they are my favourite animals, but I'm wondering how she will react to seeing them up close and personal.
She has been asking for days now to get on the airplane and see sharks. And then the other day she's listing all the things we're going to see and I happen to catch "mermaid". So apparently I am also supposed to find a mermaid for her. Oh crap.
We won't be going to Disneyland on this trip because I want her to be old enough to enjoy the rides and remember! But I think Sea World and the Zoo will be good for her ; hopefully it will grind itself into her subconscious and her interest in sea life will flourish.
25.7.08
I do believe WITH SPOILERS
I have been waiting for this movie for a long time. I have been waiting for THIS x-file movie from the moment they began discussions regarding Fight The Future; the first 1013 attempt at an x-file big screen appearance.
Fight the Future.. entrenched in THE most intense moment of X-files history... the end of season five (remember, at the beginning of season five we're praying Mulder didn't kill himself and the end of season five is mulder's office in ashes) and then the second greatest season ever produced - Season 6 (Season four is the best ;p).
Unfortunately with FTF Carter attempted to make it stand alone AND include mythology. Confusing and basically impossible. IT was supposed to be a "Stand alone" which actually just made it virtually incomprehensible to non-fans and fans were disgusted at the poor plot and backtracking that had to be made.
Now, don't get me wrong.. I still love the attempt. I still love the stupid hard earned lines and the bad makeup jobs.. because I love mulder and scully in WHATEVER form I can get them. But it was a disservice to all.
So it was with much apprehension (and nausea and jitters and anxiety) that I approached this movie. For FTF premiere we got in line too late and ended up with seats so close to the screen that when there was dialogue between two characters I had to turn my head side to side just to watch the giant talking heads. I wasn't about to let that happen this time.
I bought my ticket early in Nampa Idaho. I apparently was the only person in Nampa to do so. I arrived at 10:30 pm last night to an empty theatre. I sauntered over to the ticket taker and asked politely if they would be lining up the audience for the premiere and I was told, "Oh no, in fact your theatre will be open in just a few minutes and you're free to go in." and I stood there in shock until the woman started to talk to me about Gillian Anderson and her sordid history of husbands. I smiled politely and tried to not correct her misrepresentations and untruths.. I also had to bite my lip so that I didn't scream, "I'M THE ONLY PERSON TO ARRIVE AN HOUR AND HALF BEFORE THIS PREMIERE.. DO YOU REALLY THINK I DON'T KNOW ANY BACKGROUND ON THESE PEOPLE? I LOVE THEM!"
Instead I excused myself to get some candy to help tide me over for the long wait. A very attractive "Older" man (probably in his late 30s) helped me and we talked about movie premieres and dedication to go to a midnight showing and my batman wedding ring and my love of the joker.. and after I'm sure I confirmed I really was a freak I excused myself again and went to the VERY Last tiny theatre in the whole fucking building.
i was, of course, more apprehensive at this point. Could I really be the only person in Nampa going to see the premiere? Would I end up watching it alone in a dark theatre? I ate my raisinettes and stared at overly large photos of Ronald Reagan and John Wayne, while occasionally texting Flo about the oddness of it all.
By the time 11:30 hit I was positive it was a giant ploy to get me into a dark theatre and end my life before I could see Mulder and Scully kiss (and TRUST Me.. that's all I wanted. Some of you perverts may believe I would like to see more, but I love and respect them far too much for that!) And then about 10 minutes later a man and girl who was probably birthed at the series beginning entered. And then a few more. All in all, AND ONLY! because Flo surprised me by showing up to watch with me, there were 12 people in the theatre.
And here comes the part where I may end up speechless (amazing I know) or repetitive. It was perfect. It was absolutely amazingly well shot and beautiful and the lines were delicious and the plot was truly the best of the x-files. Supernatural phenomenon + the scariest of the scary true life horror all wrapped up with the big red bow of Mulder and Scully's love.
There are hints, of course, of the familiarness of their relationship. How Scully sets her purse when she enters "Mulder's House" and removes her gloves. And the hope is there.. a small fire kindled in my heart that yes... this is really her house, but it is too much to hope for at the same time so when she finds mulder shut away in his office you take a deep breath and put it away for later for some other clue. Then there is the weird role reversal of Scully begging Mulder to take on a new assignment...and the deliciousness of Scully accepting the responsibility to go with him.
I've heard a few other fan reviews and they seemed too tepid and I am confused.. the more of the move I saw the more amazed I was with the care that was taken (especially after FTF debaucle).
Scully's strength and insistence and harshness which even though it first seems out of place was fun to see. Is there anything sexier than a Scully all riled up?
Well, yes, it so happens there is. And that's Scully in sexy little tank top PJs with a satin jacket and Mulder accessory. I cannot even describe the feeing of excitement/contentment which poured over me as Mulder peeked up over Scully in bed, with his arm obviously wrapped protectively around her and they began making innuendos and kissy faces. That serial killer I had been expecting in the theatre could have shown up then and I would have died happy.
My only problem with casting was Billy Connolly. Oh, don't get me wrong he's a great actor. But I LIKE him and find his voice familiar and comforting.. so his character's sordid past kept drifting away from me and it was only when Scully's hatred was in full force did it draw me back to this man's horrible past...OH! One thing I found UNCONVINCING.. Scully kept calling him "father joe" had he been excommunicated and with his terrifying past I think Scully would have choked on her faith before she called him "Father". But... whatever.
I found the horror of what was occurring during the movie to be above and beyond sufficient and appeasing. I was glad it wasn't aliens and I was glad it had a basis in creepy creepy true life. And of course once it all really begins to piece together (and maybe I'm a bit slow but I didn't realize the EXTENT of what was happening until they showed IT!) then the true perversion of that man's smile in the pool became clear *SHUDDERS* Enough to give me nightmares for the rest of my life.
OH! A bonus for my sister who cannot stand Amanda Peet.. and to my sick delight (BECAUSE SHE WAS STUPID AND DIDN'T SHOOT HIM) and to the anger of the woman in front of me-because she turned around and glared at me .. I laughed heartily when Amanda Peet died. I'm a bad person, I know. Please note, however, that I think for the movie she did a good job.
Skinner's appearance was ALMOST too short to be likeable, but his last scene with Mulder made up for his missing the first 3/4s of the movie. And I am sure it made Slashers out there very very happy and I look forward to lots of Youtube Sk/M montages. It made ME very happy and warm and fuzzy and I am most definitely NOT a sk/m fan (Altho I can't deny a slight interest in EARLY K/M and if you don't know what I'm talking about You DON'T Want to).
The second best moment in the movie (and you have to accept that I am a very serious shipper whose whole emotional contentment comes from m/s's shippiness) was when Scully OUT LOUD said, ".. that's why I fell in love with you." and I became a gooey puddle again.
The movie's climax is, of course, mulder getting himself into too much trouble and Scully saving his ass and saving the day and then we ease off into the sunset with Mulder's assurances to scully of their life together and kissing. Oh the kissing! The most delicious of scrumptious kissing in the history of kissing where I literally craned my head because I wanted the camera to pan AND THEN IT DID BECAUSE CARTER LOVES US!
And I sighed and walked dewy twinkly-eyed out of the theatre and then I CRIED THE WHOLE WAY HOME! Yes. I cried. Because I am a freak who has been waiting for this moment from the first epi I ever watched. And they finally did it right and they thankfully didn't show too much, but just enough. and if they don't make another movie it just might be enough but this was so amazing I Hope they try again.
Fight the Future.. entrenched in THE most intense moment of X-files history... the end of season five (remember, at the beginning of season five we're praying Mulder didn't kill himself and the end of season five is mulder's office in ashes) and then the second greatest season ever produced - Season 6 (Season four is the best ;p).
Unfortunately with FTF Carter attempted to make it stand alone AND include mythology. Confusing and basically impossible. IT was supposed to be a "Stand alone" which actually just made it virtually incomprehensible to non-fans and fans were disgusted at the poor plot and backtracking that had to be made.
Now, don't get me wrong.. I still love the attempt. I still love the stupid hard earned lines and the bad makeup jobs.. because I love mulder and scully in WHATEVER form I can get them. But it was a disservice to all.
So it was with much apprehension (and nausea and jitters and anxiety) that I approached this movie. For FTF premiere we got in line too late and ended up with seats so close to the screen that when there was dialogue between two characters I had to turn my head side to side just to watch the giant talking heads. I wasn't about to let that happen this time.
I bought my ticket early in Nampa Idaho. I apparently was the only person in Nampa to do so. I arrived at 10:30 pm last night to an empty theatre. I sauntered over to the ticket taker and asked politely if they would be lining up the audience for the premiere and I was told, "Oh no, in fact your theatre will be open in just a few minutes and you're free to go in." and I stood there in shock until the woman started to talk to me about Gillian Anderson and her sordid history of husbands. I smiled politely and tried to not correct her misrepresentations and untruths.. I also had to bite my lip so that I didn't scream, "I'M THE ONLY PERSON TO ARRIVE AN HOUR AND HALF BEFORE THIS PREMIERE.. DO YOU REALLY THINK I DON'T KNOW ANY BACKGROUND ON THESE PEOPLE? I LOVE THEM!"
Instead I excused myself to get some candy to help tide me over for the long wait. A very attractive "Older" man (probably in his late 30s) helped me and we talked about movie premieres and dedication to go to a midnight showing and my batman wedding ring and my love of the joker.. and after I'm sure I confirmed I really was a freak I excused myself again and went to the VERY Last tiny theatre in the whole fucking building.
i was, of course, more apprehensive at this point. Could I really be the only person in Nampa going to see the premiere? Would I end up watching it alone in a dark theatre? I ate my raisinettes and stared at overly large photos of Ronald Reagan and John Wayne, while occasionally texting Flo about the oddness of it all.
By the time 11:30 hit I was positive it was a giant ploy to get me into a dark theatre and end my life before I could see Mulder and Scully kiss (and TRUST Me.. that's all I wanted. Some of you perverts may believe I would like to see more, but I love and respect them far too much for that!) And then about 10 minutes later a man and girl who was probably birthed at the series beginning entered. And then a few more. All in all, AND ONLY! because Flo surprised me by showing up to watch with me, there were 12 people in the theatre.
And here comes the part where I may end up speechless (amazing I know) or repetitive. It was perfect. It was absolutely amazingly well shot and beautiful and the lines were delicious and the plot was truly the best of the x-files. Supernatural phenomenon + the scariest of the scary true life horror all wrapped up with the big red bow of Mulder and Scully's love.
There are hints, of course, of the familiarness of their relationship. How Scully sets her purse when she enters "Mulder's House" and removes her gloves. And the hope is there.. a small fire kindled in my heart that yes... this is really her house, but it is too much to hope for at the same time so when she finds mulder shut away in his office you take a deep breath and put it away for later for some other clue. Then there is the weird role reversal of Scully begging Mulder to take on a new assignment...and the deliciousness of Scully accepting the responsibility to go with him.
I've heard a few other fan reviews and they seemed too tepid and I am confused.. the more of the move I saw the more amazed I was with the care that was taken (especially after FTF debaucle).
Scully's strength and insistence and harshness which even though it first seems out of place was fun to see. Is there anything sexier than a Scully all riled up?
Well, yes, it so happens there is. And that's Scully in sexy little tank top PJs with a satin jacket and Mulder accessory. I cannot even describe the feeing of excitement/contentment which poured over me as Mulder peeked up over Scully in bed, with his arm obviously wrapped protectively around her and they began making innuendos and kissy faces. That serial killer I had been expecting in the theatre could have shown up then and I would have died happy.
My only problem with casting was Billy Connolly. Oh, don't get me wrong he's a great actor. But I LIKE him and find his voice familiar and comforting.. so his character's sordid past kept drifting away from me and it was only when Scully's hatred was in full force did it draw me back to this man's horrible past...OH! One thing I found UNCONVINCING.. Scully kept calling him "father joe" had he been excommunicated and with his terrifying past I think Scully would have choked on her faith before she called him "Father". But... whatever.
I found the horror of what was occurring during the movie to be above and beyond sufficient and appeasing. I was glad it wasn't aliens and I was glad it had a basis in creepy creepy true life. And of course once it all really begins to piece together (and maybe I'm a bit slow but I didn't realize the EXTENT of what was happening until they showed IT!) then the true perversion of that man's smile in the pool became clear *SHUDDERS* Enough to give me nightmares for the rest of my life.
OH! A bonus for my sister who cannot stand Amanda Peet.. and to my sick delight (BECAUSE SHE WAS STUPID AND DIDN'T SHOOT HIM) and to the anger of the woman in front of me-because she turned around and glared at me .. I laughed heartily when Amanda Peet died. I'm a bad person, I know. Please note, however, that I think for the movie she did a good job.
Skinner's appearance was ALMOST too short to be likeable, but his last scene with Mulder made up for his missing the first 3/4s of the movie. And I am sure it made Slashers out there very very happy and I look forward to lots of Youtube Sk/M montages. It made ME very happy and warm and fuzzy and I am most definitely NOT a sk/m fan (Altho I can't deny a slight interest in EARLY K/M and if you don't know what I'm talking about You DON'T Want to).
The second best moment in the movie (and you have to accept that I am a very serious shipper whose whole emotional contentment comes from m/s's shippiness) was when Scully OUT LOUD said, ".. that's why I fell in love with you." and I became a gooey puddle again.
The movie's climax is, of course, mulder getting himself into too much trouble and Scully saving his ass and saving the day and then we ease off into the sunset with Mulder's assurances to scully of their life together and kissing. Oh the kissing! The most delicious of scrumptious kissing in the history of kissing where I literally craned my head because I wanted the camera to pan AND THEN IT DID BECAUSE CARTER LOVES US!
And I sighed and walked dewy twinkly-eyed out of the theatre and then I CRIED THE WHOLE WAY HOME! Yes. I cried. Because I am a freak who has been waiting for this moment from the first epi I ever watched. And they finally did it right and they thankfully didn't show too much, but just enough. and if they don't make another movie it just might be enough but this was so amazing I Hope they try again.
24.7.08
i am such a different creature than I once was. and not very much how i would like to be.
we are headed to vacation. We leave saturday morning, in fact. and i.. instead of reveling in the thought am instead having mini-panic attacks that keep me up until 2 in the morning.
Is it any wonder I find escapism appealing?
Ugh this is my third major panic attack this summer.
Fortunately I think we're set.
From a girl who used to just get on the road and follow the signs to someone who has printed out map quest directions to every possible location she thinks she may want to take her daughter. I need to relax.
I need to relax before I rip Eddie's or Aurora's head off too severely to repair the damage.
Deep breaths.
I'm going to try to blog while we're there. And then post pictures when we get home. I don't want to forget any details of A's first trip to the ocean or seeing a REAL Shark :)
we are headed to vacation. We leave saturday morning, in fact. and i.. instead of reveling in the thought am instead having mini-panic attacks that keep me up until 2 in the morning.
Is it any wonder I find escapism appealing?
Ugh this is my third major panic attack this summer.
Fortunately I think we're set.
From a girl who used to just get on the road and follow the signs to someone who has printed out map quest directions to every possible location she thinks she may want to take her daughter. I need to relax.
I need to relax before I rip Eddie's or Aurora's head off too severely to repair the damage.
Deep breaths.
I'm going to try to blog while we're there. And then post pictures when we get home. I don't want to forget any details of A's first trip to the ocean or seeing a REAL Shark :)
19.7.08
The Dark Knight WITH SPOILERS
Thursday evening I went with Samantha to see All's Well That Ends Well. It was a fun time out... it however made it a close call for seeing The Dark Knight midnight premiere. And since I refused to go without my proper ..harley face on (Because Mistah J would have been disgusted if I hadn't) we decided to forgo the midnight showing.
Instead I ran away from work a little early on Friday and since Aurora was enjoying an afternoon swimming with Eddie's parents I called Eddie and he got us tickets for a show 40 minutes later.
I ran home and quickly whitened my face and put on my raccoon eyes. Eddie and I ran out the door and I curled my eyelashes and put my mascara on in the car (which I might add is v. dangerous in this area as there is a bit of construction - Eddie's yelling "Brake!" "Bump!" at me so I don't stab my eye out with finishing touches).
And as soon as we sit down I get a text from Chrispy (YEA) who asks if I've seen the movie yet and I explain I'm waiting for it to begin... he was in Detroit sitting in a Theatre at the same time waiting too! So Cool... except he wasn't in makeup :(
And then the previews start and I almost died before the movie even started! I was so excited to see the Joker one day before we had scheduled that I had completely spaced (DON'T ASK ME HOW!) that the Twilight Trailer was on The Dark Knight! And Suddenly Edward's pale luminous face was staring at me! Okay, I have to admit (I'M SORRY Twilighters! Please don't hate me!) Spunk's (AKA robert Pattinson) sometimes has the funkiest looks on his face when he's trying to be intimidating E.C. and it makes me want to laugh. I'm hoping I only notice because I obsessively and relentlessly watch ANY clip from TWILIGHT or interviews OVER AND OVER AND OVER ad nauseam and once I'm caught up in the movie I won't be so picky (this is of course only if they do an amazing job and I'm really hesitant to say it will even be "Okay" at this point).
Anyway.. Eddie had to ask for his fingers back because he was losing feeling after the trailer ended and I was biting my lip to keep from squealing!
BUT THEN... THEN I realized the next Trailer was talking about a fourth Terminator (WHICH I LOVE) and I squealed again and slapped Eddie on the leg and THEN CHRISTIAN BALE'S NAME FLASHED ON THE SCREEN and I couldn't breathe! I think I managed a, "Oh my GOD! John Connor!" but my mouth was hanging open and my throat burned and my chest felt heavy and I realized I wasn't taking in any air and I couldn't even force myself because I couldn't stop imaging C.Bale in all of his glory as sexy john connor fighting robots.
BUT ON WITH THE DARK KNIGHT.
First Note: If you have children Do NOT take them to see this film. It is the DARKEST OF DARK of hero comic book movies and has disturbing themes.
Maggie Gyllenhal, Rachel Dawes, unbelievably gorgeous and perfect. Did an amazing job FAR BETTER THAN Stoopid Dawson Creek girl. She pulled off her last scene beautifully and made me proud to be a woman.
Aaron Eckhart, Harvey Dent, was the best choice for Dent. I've never been a HUGE fan of the Dent Character. A background friend to our favourite playboy, B. Wayne, but nothing too, well, anything.. I always preferred his character as Two-Face. Two-face was at least interesting to watch. But after the second scene with Eckhart I was already bemoaning his fate. I actually teared up a couple of times because Dent was so perfectly the hero one would want for Gotham. I kept hoping it would hold off for the next movie just so I wouldn't have to deal with his decent into madness this time around because I liked him so much. It wasn't to be however. And at the end I was glad they made it "quick" for him. He was too intense and it pained me far too much.
Heath. What is there to say. I was skeptical from the first moment I heard he was playing my beloved Mistah J. I have enjoyed his movies... but the Joker? And I was horribly and oddly touched by his death. For about the first half of the movie I enjoyed him but wasn't overly convinced he WAS the joker. I KNOW I KNOW! I'm so critical. And then he appeared in the hospital and there HE was. I almost cried. If you've read this far or know me you already know I am a COMPLETELY HOPELESS FREAK so i won't be ashamed to admit that Seeing Mistah J in his white nurses uniform and red wig was thrilling! He looked so adorable and familiar. And that was his big scene. Perhaps some people who don't understand him (Not that anyone could.. perhaps I should say don't care to try to see what he stands for) will finally get why he is such a hero for me. Yes, he is a sick sick man. An extremist. A homicidal Maniac.. but one with a purpose.
As he flitted from the hospital I was overjoyed and his performance the rest of the film did not disappoint. You can imagine my horror later when I thought Nolan would subject his Joker to the same Fate as Burton's... but when he survived and ALSO expressed his love for Batman. Well, then I just wanted to cry because who in the Fuck are they going to get for the next one? But also hope because they'll HAVE to have Mistah J in the next AND in Arkham which MEANS if they DON'T introduce Dr. Harlene Quinzelle I'm going to stab someone with a pencil.
I would also like to state this is the First Joker who has EVER scared me.
Bale's performance topped his last Batman by about 100%. Not that I think Bale can ever perform poorly I just think Batman and plots and themes are at their zenith when the Joker is involved because they are perfect good vs. evil. Well, and plus I think Bale has some of his BEST performances during his "Vulnerable" scenes
Instead I ran away from work a little early on Friday and since Aurora was enjoying an afternoon swimming with Eddie's parents I called Eddie and he got us tickets for a show 40 minutes later.
I ran home and quickly whitened my face and put on my raccoon eyes. Eddie and I ran out the door and I curled my eyelashes and put my mascara on in the car (which I might add is v. dangerous in this area as there is a bit of construction - Eddie's yelling "Brake!" "Bump!" at me so I don't stab my eye out with finishing touches).
And as soon as we sit down I get a text from Chrispy (YEA) who asks if I've seen the movie yet and I explain I'm waiting for it to begin... he was in Detroit sitting in a Theatre at the same time waiting too! So Cool... except he wasn't in makeup :(
And then the previews start and I almost died before the movie even started! I was so excited to see the Joker one day before we had scheduled that I had completely spaced (DON'T ASK ME HOW!) that the Twilight Trailer was on The Dark Knight! And Suddenly Edward's pale luminous face was staring at me! Okay, I have to admit (I'M SORRY Twilighters! Please don't hate me!) Spunk's (AKA robert Pattinson) sometimes has the funkiest looks on his face when he's trying to be intimidating E.C. and it makes me want to laugh. I'm hoping I only notice because I obsessively and relentlessly watch ANY clip from TWILIGHT or interviews OVER AND OVER AND OVER ad nauseam and once I'm caught up in the movie I won't be so picky (this is of course only if they do an amazing job and I'm really hesitant to say it will even be "Okay" at this point).
Anyway.. Eddie had to ask for his fingers back because he was losing feeling after the trailer ended and I was biting my lip to keep from squealing!
BUT THEN... THEN I realized the next Trailer was talking about a fourth Terminator (WHICH I LOVE) and I squealed again and slapped Eddie on the leg and THEN CHRISTIAN BALE'S NAME FLASHED ON THE SCREEN and I couldn't breathe! I think I managed a, "Oh my GOD! John Connor!" but my mouth was hanging open and my throat burned and my chest felt heavy and I realized I wasn't taking in any air and I couldn't even force myself because I couldn't stop imaging C.Bale in all of his glory as sexy john connor fighting robots.
BUT ON WITH THE DARK KNIGHT.
First Note: If you have children Do NOT take them to see this film. It is the DARKEST OF DARK of hero comic book movies and has disturbing themes.
Maggie Gyllenhal, Rachel Dawes, unbelievably gorgeous and perfect. Did an amazing job FAR BETTER THAN Stoopid Dawson Creek girl. She pulled off her last scene beautifully and made me proud to be a woman.
Aaron Eckhart, Harvey Dent, was the best choice for Dent. I've never been a HUGE fan of the Dent Character. A background friend to our favourite playboy, B. Wayne, but nothing too, well, anything.. I always preferred his character as Two-Face. Two-face was at least interesting to watch. But after the second scene with Eckhart I was already bemoaning his fate. I actually teared up a couple of times because Dent was so perfectly the hero one would want for Gotham. I kept hoping it would hold off for the next movie just so I wouldn't have to deal with his decent into madness this time around because I liked him so much. It wasn't to be however. And at the end I was glad they made it "quick" for him. He was too intense and it pained me far too much.
Heath. What is there to say. I was skeptical from the first moment I heard he was playing my beloved Mistah J. I have enjoyed his movies... but the Joker? And I was horribly and oddly touched by his death. For about the first half of the movie I enjoyed him but wasn't overly convinced he WAS the joker. I KNOW I KNOW! I'm so critical. And then he appeared in the hospital and there HE was. I almost cried. If you've read this far or know me you already know I am a COMPLETELY HOPELESS FREAK so i won't be ashamed to admit that Seeing Mistah J in his white nurses uniform and red wig was thrilling! He looked so adorable and familiar. And that was his big scene. Perhaps some people who don't understand him (Not that anyone could.. perhaps I should say don't care to try to see what he stands for) will finally get why he is such a hero for me. Yes, he is a sick sick man. An extremist. A homicidal Maniac.. but one with a purpose.
As he flitted from the hospital I was overjoyed and his performance the rest of the film did not disappoint. You can imagine my horror later when I thought Nolan would subject his Joker to the same Fate as Burton's... but when he survived and ALSO expressed his love for Batman. Well, then I just wanted to cry because who in the Fuck are they going to get for the next one? But also hope because they'll HAVE to have Mistah J in the next AND in Arkham which MEANS if they DON'T introduce Dr. Harlene Quinzelle I'm going to stab someone with a pencil.
I would also like to state this is the First Joker who has EVER scared me.
Bale's performance topped his last Batman by about 100%. Not that I think Bale can ever perform poorly I just think Batman and plots and themes are at their zenith when the Joker is involved because they are perfect good vs. evil. Well, and plus I think Bale has some of his BEST performances during his "Vulnerable" scenes
18.7.08
Quote of the day (yesterday) for Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn
Charlie: "Bells, we're up to bat."
As in BASEBALL? As in VAMPIRE BASEBALL? (OMC) I know this is just a teaser to make us all panic and think Charlie's been turned too and I'm going to sooo fall for it. Watch me, see here I go!..
OME! IS CHARLIE A VAMPIRE? CUZ that would FUCKING ROCK! :}
Charlie: "Bells, we're up to bat."
As in BASEBALL? As in VAMPIRE BASEBALL? (OMC) I know this is just a teaser to make us all panic and think Charlie's been turned too and I'm going to sooo fall for it. Watch me, see here I go!..
OME! IS CHARLIE A VAMPIRE? CUZ that would FUCKING ROCK! :}
2.7.08
It's finally here! The Disney movie I've been waiting for. I had hoped "Meet the Robinsons" was going to be the next great thing, but I was sorely disappointed.
FINALLY, however, Disney has reproven themselves and made another movie which has filled my ever-growing Disney Void.
Not since "Emperor's New Groove" have I been so captivated by a cartoon.
EVERYONE MUST SEE WALLE!
Ingenious. Delicious. Sweet. Funny. Hopeful.
Oh! And also could be considered a very AU (Another Universe) story for Twilight! Gender reversal and turned into robots.. but still.
Cold perfect and sparkly Eve (Vampire) and Very endearing clutz Wall E (Human)
FINALLY, however, Disney has reproven themselves and made another movie which has filled my ever-growing Disney Void.
Not since "Emperor's New Groove" have I been so captivated by a cartoon.
EVERYONE MUST SEE WALLE!
Ingenious. Delicious. Sweet. Funny. Hopeful.
Oh! And also could be considered a very AU (Another Universe) story for Twilight! Gender reversal and turned into robots.. but still.
Cold perfect and sparkly Eve (Vampire) and Very endearing clutz Wall E (Human)
1.7.08
Sharpened Stake Anyone?
Sitting here, pondering my next sentence for my fanfic, I was struck with the thought of how much I miss Lestat. I do adore Edward. But he has not been as well written nor as well thought out as Lestat.
For Stephenie Meyer fans please do not feel offended. I obviously adore Meyer's writing (The Host being her best novel to date and I hope she is bringing the new maturity of her writing to Breaking Dawn and Edward). But Anne Rice is a goddess amongst novelists. The detail in her books is heartbreaking and breathtaking.
I have been in love with Lestat from the moment I first read his name in Interview with the Vampire. I know it seems odd. To fall in love with the villain (but I seem to do that a lot, don't I?).. but I instantly hated Louis and _KNEW_ Lestat was being wronged.
At the tender age of... what 13? No, it was 14 I fell in love with a specific vampire. From the age of 9 to 14 I was just in love with vampires in general.
I thought I was like to die when Rice published Memnoch the Devil and the bastard devil stole my precious Lestat's EYE! I was sick for days. I feel sick now.
I have been waiting quite patiently for Anne Rice to continue with her Vampire Chronicles. She left us last in 2003 with Blood Canticle and Lestat had fallen in love with that horrid bitch Rowan (a Mayfair witch no less). I have been heartbroken since. He deserves better. With Anne's loss of her husband and explorations of religion I did not expect a novel soon.
She released the odd "Christ the Lord" novel which I own. Which was okay. Just odd - not in context of her earlier works because I have always considered her vampire chronicles to be very much a statement and search for the religious and Memnoch the Devil greatly shaped my outlook on good and evil - but it was simply odd. not the masterpiece I was expecting.
but this evening I thought I should just give myself something to look forward to. I went to her website to find ANYTHING about a new vampire chronicle release date.
Imagine my horror at her statement that she had committed her writing to Jesus Christ and, as far as I can tell, does not intend to re-visit her earlier realm of work.
Does that mean what I think it means? No more lestat? But she has already proven in her work (again, PLEASE read Memnoch the Devil) how much Jesus loves Lestat. How could he not. How could anyONE not love LESTAT!
My first literary love has just been cut off in the prime of his life. I feel I would gladly throw myself into Van Helsing's path and beg for mercy.. just a simple stake through the heart is all I ask.
ANYTHING WOULD BE BETTER THAN JUST NOT WRITING MORE! SHE LEFT SO MUCH UNSAID, SO MUCH PROMISED AND NOT REVELLED!
I feel utterly idiotic at what I am sure is old news to so many of her fans, but I never questioned her. I trusted her without a second thought. The goddess who could create Lestat could do no less than to fall in love with him, or else he would not be as he is. How could she abandon him?!
I think I'll leave off now, as I feel I am going to be sick.
For Stephenie Meyer fans please do not feel offended. I obviously adore Meyer's writing (The Host being her best novel to date and I hope she is bringing the new maturity of her writing to Breaking Dawn and Edward). But Anne Rice is a goddess amongst novelists. The detail in her books is heartbreaking and breathtaking.
I have been in love with Lestat from the moment I first read his name in Interview with the Vampire. I know it seems odd. To fall in love with the villain (but I seem to do that a lot, don't I?).. but I instantly hated Louis and _KNEW_ Lestat was being wronged.
At the tender age of... what 13? No, it was 14 I fell in love with a specific vampire. From the age of 9 to 14 I was just in love with vampires in general.
I thought I was like to die when Rice published Memnoch the Devil and the bastard devil stole my precious Lestat's EYE! I was sick for days. I feel sick now.
I have been waiting quite patiently for Anne Rice to continue with her Vampire Chronicles. She left us last in 2003 with Blood Canticle and Lestat had fallen in love with that horrid bitch Rowan (a Mayfair witch no less). I have been heartbroken since. He deserves better. With Anne's loss of her husband and explorations of religion I did not expect a novel soon.
She released the odd "Christ the Lord" novel which I own. Which was okay. Just odd - not in context of her earlier works because I have always considered her vampire chronicles to be very much a statement and search for the religious and Memnoch the Devil greatly shaped my outlook on good and evil - but it was simply odd. not the masterpiece I was expecting.
but this evening I thought I should just give myself something to look forward to. I went to her website to find ANYTHING about a new vampire chronicle release date.
Imagine my horror at her statement that she had committed her writing to Jesus Christ and, as far as I can tell, does not intend to re-visit her earlier realm of work.
Does that mean what I think it means? No more lestat? But she has already proven in her work (again, PLEASE read Memnoch the Devil) how much Jesus loves Lestat. How could he not. How could anyONE not love LESTAT!
My first literary love has just been cut off in the prime of his life. I feel I would gladly throw myself into Van Helsing's path and beg for mercy.. just a simple stake through the heart is all I ask.
ANYTHING WOULD BE BETTER THAN JUST NOT WRITING MORE! SHE LEFT SO MUCH UNSAID, SO MUCH PROMISED AND NOT REVELLED!
I feel utterly idiotic at what I am sure is old news to so many of her fans, but I never questioned her. I trusted her without a second thought. The goddess who could create Lestat could do no less than to fall in love with him, or else he would not be as he is. How could she abandon him?!
I think I'll leave off now, as I feel I am going to be sick.
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