the villa internet is too too too too toooo slow. i can't take it.

tim burton . . . rock on. and i heard good things about 500 days. and i'm not going on facebook anymore. and i loved loved loved the rain tonight, and the lightening. and i did some water color painting today, and went grocery shopping and ground my own peanut butter. and i work eight hours tomorrow. and i watched all of pride and prejudice yesterday and today, and ate a lot of pie. well, that puts me up to date, except that i should mention that i leave for paris in 47 days. holy crap. but i'm determined to make the next 47 days some of the greatest i've ever lived.

true stories

very very interesting. i laughed hard, and it got me thinking about . . . different kinds of humour, and how so many things come together to make something artistic and interesting and creative.

I can't stand elizabeth bennett. Before, you know, it was always, "oh that mr. darcy, he's so full of . . . pride and . . . prejudice - but he gets over it {swoon.}" Nope. Come on, let's see reason here. That lizzy is just as full of it as he is. I've never felt this way before. I always felt I could relate to lizzy more than the rest of the sisters, but i'm kind of glad that she has dipped from her little literary pedestal.

post-it love.

i like it.

movies on ma list

once
conversations with other women
eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
slumdog millionaire
persepolis
the fountain

the science of sleep

little miss sunshine

gardenstate

and of course . . .

500 days of summer.

i was warned yesterday to be wary of becoming overzealous.

i will.

10 things I hate about you

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE? I remember that we had this movie at my house for a little while when I was younger, but I never watched it. Why??? I confess that I became engulfed in the 1999 music, and the fervor of young love. Oh Heath. This movie made the agony of his death all the more potent. I love him, so so much. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt - love him and his pre-pubescent self. And nerdy David Krumholtz, what a guy. 

I was nine when this movie came out. Far too young to actually appreciate all the adolescent idiosyncrasies. Although watching it did remind me a bit of high school. Granted, I realize that I've been out just over a year, but - although there was no one of Heath Ledger's stature (this is me swooning) - the backbiting and swearing and . . . drama I guess, ring familiar with my memories at MHS. It's just weird to be past that. All those teen movies are about kids in high school, and now I'm too old for that (well, no I'm not) but I'm not to old to admit that I rather liked the movie.

Some films

1. Helvetica. This film is such a fascinating piece on the world of typography, particularly helvetica. Several major designers were interviewed and discussed their feelings on the font that essentially transformed the world of typography, and its resounding influences.

2. Om Shanti Om. Farah Khan is just so stellar. She also cheographed Dil Chahta Hai. I love how the cores of this culture (namely reincarnation) are so prevalent. And may I also say that Deepika Padukone is just about the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen. I even had to look up Queen Rania (who formerly held the spot for most gorgeous woman) just to see how they compared. Wow. I watched this all by my lonesome in the Maeser building because the other people wimped because of the length (2hr. 40min.) and the lack of subtitles. But I stuck it out and thoroughly enjoyed it.

3. Batman Begins & The Dark Knight. I confess I have only seen these two once each, and I forgot how well-done they were (and how great bruce wayne looks.) Such great pieces of film. And all I could say while watching Dark Knight was "oh heath." I miss that guy. What will my life be without bernie, heath and the king of pop?

by the way, apparently 500 days of summer comes out July 17th, not the 24th, don't know how i missed it, but i'm thrilled. i have the trailer saved on my computer . . . i think i'll watch it right now.

image via le love.

Got all the way through.

I'll admit it, I couldn't leave. It was so well done. It was pretty slinky, but really well done. Well utilized amount of flesh I'd say. Strange, but usually I'm pretty sensitive to those kinds of things (which is kinda funny considering I've worn some scanty costumes myself, but nonetheless.) But every time it occurred to me to leave, I wanted to stay, and I'm glad I did. Really well done, and by the way, these women are gorgeous. 

I miss dancing, a lot. I miss it all, and I need to get back into it all somehow. Tony's are this weekend. I know nothing. Maybe some research later.

Right Now

What a show. After seeing His Girl Friday, I've decided to become a reporter, preferably from the 1930's.

And by the way, I am in love with Cary Grant. Oh la la, absolutely smitten. His smoking good looks and rapid wit capture my heart like nothing else. He is class and charm, and  . . . I love him.

HORATIO

I will not divulge how late into the night L. and I were watching this (because frankly, I'm not sure how late it was, but it's amazing how your stamina lasts with some homemade cookies and apple-cinnamon cheerios, ps, where have these been the past few years of my life?) Anyway. It's stellar. I love this kid. It was early in Mr. Fantastic's career, and I just adore him. Each of the eight episodes is 100 minutes long, and I've only watched two thus far . . . which means, that I still have 600 minutes left to watch! Hooray!

Anyway, A&E pulls out another good one. What would my life be without them . . . I'd rather not know to put it frankly. If you've got some time, and can get your hands on one of this baby, do it. You will NOT regret it.

500 days of Summer

i don't know that i have the capacity to describe how excited i am for this film. it came to sundance, and by some unfortunate complication, i was unable to see it. but july 24th . . . i can't wait. this is the teaser. See the full trailer here.