| Monday, July 23, 2007 |
| broken english has broken my heart... |
Broken English, the movie. It was just okay. interesting story. TOTAL chick-flick. Could have been better executed, but who knows? Actually, I know... and it could have been better executed.
Parker Posey is a fantastic character actress - she's best when she's playing super neurotic, eccentric people (aka, House Of Yes, Party Girl, Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, etc.). Here, she's playing more of a normal girl that's not quite sure of herself or what she wants. She has her moments, but sometimes it seems a little forced and "Acting-101" for my tastes.
Justin Thereaux is in the movie for like... 10minutes. He's not likeable at all. Right off the bat, I can tell he's gonna be like the short-lived "dick-in-the-movie" guy. His acting is a bit over the top for his character. I dunno...
Overall, I give the movie a B-. It could be better, but it could be MUCH worse, and it kept my attention throughout enough to keep me in the theater.
I had a WONDERFUL weekend - I got a bike, signed my lease, got my new apartment keys, saw Broken English, went out on a speed boat in Lake Michigan, hung out with someone i have a HUGE crush on and went to Ravinia for the first time ever.
Ravinia is an odd place, for sure. Lawn seats are nice cause of the nice landscaping, but those suburbanites really bring out the big guns to picnic - like, miniature tables, folding chairs with oddoman's... full dinner meals, etc.
What really got me was the giant modern building at the entrance, and all the modern and post-modern sculpture that lined the walkways and park. Where did all THAT come from?
So yea - speed boat = awesome. Always. Speed boat x 10, and I'll be a happy camper. SO MUCH FUN!!! I need to thank the boat owner (Chris) for having me on board. My friend Tim went, and I get the feeling he's unhappy these days - we'll have to do something about that.
writing writing writing - After the move, I'm writing lyrics. I have ideas now, but nothing set. I have 7 songs ready to record. 4 for Study of Trees, and 3 for Grey As Sun. The time is now. I have no more schooling left. I have nothing set in stone after my move. I can't WAIT to make this happen.
So I'm gonna get outta here.
xoxo |
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Glad you had a great weekend, you don't have nearly as much fun as you should...at least from reading your blog that's the impression I get. How's the design stuff going?
Juls
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Glad you had a great weekend, you don't have nearly as much fun as you should...at least from reading your blog that's the impression I get. How's the design stuff going?
Juls