I read LIT's comments on my last post and decided to write about the last movie I saw. First, though, I thought I'd make sure she hadn't posted about the same flick. Sure enough she saw it recently and mentioned it, as did my sister Goo. Here are my thoughts:
First, I too love Meryl Streep. AND, I think Stanley Tucci is HOT. I think Amy Adams is great too.
Second, I heard that the movie would make me hungry even if I'd eaten already. Not really. I smuggled in a diet Coke and had some left over reeses pieces in my purse so I was ok on that front. But I lusted after the clothes, the jewelry, the shoes, the hats, the gloves, the lamps, rugs, furniture, frames, and mouldings in the scenes from the 1940's. Aahh ... my era in many ways.
Third, I really hoped the movie would inspire me to cook or clean my kitchen. Nope. I felt a bit like buying some good knives or an old apron. But I still want someone else to cook and clean for me.
Two nights before that, I saw Extract with the DH. I had medium high hopes for this movie since I loved Office space which was written by the same guy. But this film was a bit disappointing. There were a few laughs and a couple of characters I would have liked to see more developed. I would recommend you wait for the DVD. In honor of Dagromm, I give it a solid A+.
My dirty little secret: (not so secret now) I like some really stupid TV. I use my job as an excuse. I rationalize that since I have such a stressful job where I hear all kinds of crap, abuse, horror, and chaos, I compensate with mindless formulaic trash. Yes, I watch Project Runway & Top Chef (probably the least embarassing of this list). But I also liek the real Housewives of Atlanta, Say Yes to the Dress, America's Next Top Model. When the family's not around to mock me, I watch Toddlers & Tiaras. I can't really explain why I am fascinated by this show but there it is. The proverbial car wreck. Current family fave: Glee. If you haven't seen it, catch old episodes online then start watching.
Finally, in case I didn't mention it, Sandbox and Easel are being confirmed this Sunday. And my first baby, Polio, will be 22 (gasp 22!) in just over 2 weeks. Also, Rake and I went to the college fair last night and are planning some visits soon. 
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If you love Stanley Tucci, the movie to watch (and WILL make you hungry) is Big Night. Get it on DVD. I haven't decided what my next movie night out will be.
I'm enjoying Glee, but between the very high level set by the pilot and the superhyped summer I've been a little disappointed so far.
Not me. I loves me some Jane Lynch. And the summer hype is nothing compared to the Easel hype - she's in danger of killing the joy.
Bunny Bunny Killjoy--that's a great name for a Tarantino movie!
What language are you two speaking?
Well, I'm feeling even better about your Christmas present.
I am trying really hard to remember TV shows from my serious parenting days (that was three decades +), all pre-cable. The only ones which come to mind are The Dick van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler-Moore Show, Hill Street Blues, and the Smothers Brothers. The majority of these obviously took me away from the dark side of my employment and life in general. My point being that we do what we can to get through and aren't too scarred by these excursions or haunted by unpleasant memories.
My current diversions are TCM and HGTV, and I'm proud to say that my pick won the latest Design Star contest. Can't wait to see Sunday night what he did to his own home. That will be a first---see what the designer's home looks like. (Cable is great.)
Well, enough of this blather. Great to hear from you again. Still planning the Xmas trip?Love you.
What language are you two speaking?
Well, I'm feeling even better about your Christmas present.
I am trying really hard to remember TV shows from my serious parenting days (that was three decades +), all pre-cable. The only ones which come to mind are The Dick van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler-Moore Show, Hill Street Blues, and the Smothers Brothers. The majority of these obviously took me away from the dark side of my employment and life in general. My point being that we do what we can to get through and aren't too scarred by these excursions or haunted by unpleasant memories.
My current diversions are TCM and HGTV, and I'm proud to say that my pick won the latest Design Star contest. Can't wait to see Sunday night what he did to his own home. That will be a first---see what the designer's home looks like. (Cable is great.)
Well, enough of this blather. Great to hear from you again. Still planning the Xmas trip?Love you.
Lit--that's some stutter!
I know why I like Toddlers & Tiaras; I share the sentiment of the person who said (in a written quote on one otheir commercials) that it makes her feel like a good mom. Yep, that's it for me. Not all of the parenting on the show is horrible, but every episode has at least one.
Maybe I need to watch i9t then. These days of tooth brushing fights and forgotten homework are wearing.
Yep, an hour of T&T, and you'll be thinking, "Well, at least I don't teach her how to dance like a stripper in front of a crowd."
She learned that one on her own! And tonight her cartooning instructor informed me she has a kid who has been in the program for several years (Oyster has been in for one month) calling her Princess O and sharpening her pencils. I'm telling myself she is a natural leader and praying she is not a natural bully!
Plug, I like me some trashy reality t.v. as well, like Charm School, or the Bachelor, but I didn't even know you watched Real Housewives of Atlanta, that's just embarrasing! ;)
I get that about T&T, though, Jaz, I'm gonna have to go with Oyster is a natural born Leader! LOVE.
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