I've tried to read a few books here lately, but other things keep coming up. Right now I'm in the middle of "The Shining" by Stephen King, but I've been "in the middle of it" for months. I keep putting it on hold when other books come up. Right now I'm in kind of a strict "no reading" zone because I'm on vacation and hanging out with a 2-week-old precious precious baby, so I imagine I'll continue to not finish "The Shining" for a few more weeks, at least.
The other day I did start reading "Maniac McGee" by Jerry Spinelli, and I totally would have finished it if the vacation hadn't come up. I totally recommend rereading a beloved book from your childhood. It's been like 20 years since I read about the Maniac, so even though I know the gist of it, I'm still suprised by all the stuff my brain let go of over the years. And this book, back then, was just so awesome. I can't tell you why until I finish it, but I remember ALL of my classmates reading that book, and loving it. Even the boys.
One thing I do have an opinion on is Julia and Julia. I just watched the movie the other day. It starts off slow, but it has a few laughs, and my mom and I both thought it was good. It's just not for everyone.
Last night I watched The Ugly Truth, and holy crap, Gerard Butler, you are a fucking beautiful man. The movie was way racier than the previews had shown, which was a nice little surprise, and it was very funny.
On TV: HOLY CRAP JERSEY SHORE HOW I LOVE TO HATE YOU! Can someone please beat the crap outta Mike? His "situation" is that he is a "douchebag". And poor Snooki, she's so attention-starved and pathetic. I'd love to see her actually realize how stupid she is by the end of the series, but sadly those people never do.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella
Ah, Sophie Kinsella, how I love you! You create such charming, quirky leading women!
I hadn't realized how much they changed and condensed when they made the movie! The movie was great, yes, but I hated how it was set in New York instead of London. After hearing the Can You Keep a Secret book on tape, I can't stand to hear Kinsella's works in anything but a British accent. And I also hate how they made Lucas the boss of her paper instead of the owner of a separate company. I thought the original story arc was much better than the one in the movie. They're both good, it's just hard to know that they BOTH exist. I think it'd be better to just have one or the other.
Also, Becky's shopping is only good in small doses. There is no way I could read all of these books back to back and not end up hating her. It is very slightly annoying to see her go to store after store and get totally caught up in the purchases, "This is the only sweater I will ever wear! It is perfect! And this is the best stationary. I'll never need stationary again!" Until the very next store, when she finds another sweater and more sets of stationary.
Although it just occured to me that I do that with books: This is the best book I have EVER read! IT IS SO GOOD OH MY GOD YOU HAVE TO READ IT! A week later: No, this book! Read this book! You will love it soooo much!
I hadn't realized how much they changed and condensed when they made the movie! The movie was great, yes, but I hated how it was set in New York instead of London. After hearing the Can You Keep a Secret book on tape, I can't stand to hear Kinsella's works in anything but a British accent. And I also hate how they made Lucas the boss of her paper instead of the owner of a separate company. I thought the original story arc was much better than the one in the movie. They're both good, it's just hard to know that they BOTH exist. I think it'd be better to just have one or the other.
Also, Becky's shopping is only good in small doses. There is no way I could read all of these books back to back and not end up hating her. It is very slightly annoying to see her go to store after store and get totally caught up in the purchases, "This is the only sweater I will ever wear! It is perfect! And this is the best stationary. I'll never need stationary again!" Until the very next store, when she finds another sweater and more sets of stationary.
Although it just occured to me that I do that with books: This is the best book I have EVER read! IT IS SO GOOD OH MY GOD YOU HAVE TO READ IT! A week later: No, this book! Read this book! You will love it soooo much!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Paper Heart
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331064
It is late, and I am tired, so please forgive this if it rambles.
I can't remember exactly when or how I heard about Paper Heart but I know it was in the last 2 weeks. I added it to my netflix queue and then hurriedly watched whatever movies I had so I could get it as soon as possible. Right now, I can't even remember why I wanted it so badly! But yesterday it came, and tonight I watched it, and now I totally love Charlyne Yi. I am not in love, but I love her. I want to hang out with her. I want to go see her shows. I want to buy her music. I don't want to have sex with her, but it's like I want to date her.
The movie is about Yi's search for the meaning of love. Along the way they do real interviews with real people, as part of the documentary that Yi is working on. However, they have scripted parts between her and actor Michael Cera, where they meet and start to date. It becomes half movie, half documentary, but whole awesomeness. It is very sweet, and precious, and I'm very glad that I watched it.
It is late, and I am tired, so please forgive this if it rambles.
I can't remember exactly when or how I heard about Paper Heart but I know it was in the last 2 weeks. I added it to my netflix queue and then hurriedly watched whatever movies I had so I could get it as soon as possible. Right now, I can't even remember why I wanted it so badly! But yesterday it came, and tonight I watched it, and now I totally love Charlyne Yi. I am not in love, but I love her. I want to hang out with her. I want to go see her shows. I want to buy her music. I don't want to have sex with her, but it's like I want to date her.
The movie is about Yi's search for the meaning of love. Along the way they do real interviews with real people, as part of the documentary that Yi is working on. However, they have scripted parts between her and actor Michael Cera, where they meet and start to date. It becomes half movie, half documentary, but whole awesomeness. It is very sweet, and precious, and I'm very glad that I watched it.
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