The night is young and so far I’ve done laundry, walked the dog, had wine, a protein bar, some pizza. The usual. But I started to watch Nine. It was recommended by a friend. So far I am thoroughly enjoying it. What a cast of actors and actresses it has! I can see, so far, why people compared it to Cats or Chicago. The film really comes down to one thing and it lets it’s audience know that at the beginning: HI GUYS. I’M ABOUT FILM MAKING. It’s like that throughout the entire film. I actually enjoy this part throughout the film.
The oscar-winning cast is great. The main characters give the film -some- emotional depth (i.e. Judi), but I didn’t find much emotional depth in any of the characters. I found it greatly lacking it that respect. Characters: Judie Dench is excellent as usual, Fergie can sing (obviously!) and she’s great in the film, Nicole Kidman can’t do an accent in this film to save her own life (but is beautiful as usual)…Daniel Day Lewis does a pretty good job at his role, but I feel it could have been more heart felt. He felt disconnected.
Overall, the choreography is great and the cinematography is great. I really like how it weaves in and out of time limes during the musical scenes. Some movies can do this and some movies can’t. I give it 7.5/10!
Oh, and by the way, I don’t watch all musicals. Just as of late, apparently.
So, my work-out routine has finally taken shape and it begins with a 15 – 20 minute walk/jog/run (2 minutes “walking,” 1 minute “jogging” on and off). I’m pretty proud of this considering I started no where. I never thought I would even be doing one mile let alone three in a week. And no, this isn’t vain. This is just a pat on the back to myself and to wherever is reading this. If you think it’s vain, I don’t really care.
I’m actually finally starting to notice a difference not only physically, but mentally, which is refreshing. I think this is just a self affirmation that I need to go to the gym. I should have started a long time ago. I don’t know why I didn’t.
IN OTHER NEWS: I wish Whole Foods had a nibbling policy that, well, allowed nibbling. Because every time I go there and buy food from their hot/cold bar I end up with $12.00+ of food. And no, I don’t weigh it. So, of course, it’s all my fault. But regardless, I want to nibble. It could be done in a sanitary way if they wanted. I’m sure people would buy more that way.
I had my second job interview this week (all went well with all three), the third is tomorrow. I’m actually mostly looking forward to the one tomorrow because the company fits me the most. We’ll see though.
I also discovered some great new music with a friend last night. So, on that note…
– HELLO Whole Foods…food. Hello, wine. And hello, Little Boots, Stereophonics and Gabriella Cilmi!
Un Prophète is a must see movie. Jacques Audiard directed a great film full of stunning elements. It really pulled the audience (well, me in this case) back and forth emotionally. Oh, I should probably let you know now the movie is not for the weak stomached. At times it was hard to watch, but at the end you come out feeling like you learned something. Un Prophete is full of blood and violence, but it’s also full of heart. There are quite a few fundamental lessons in it. That’s why I liked it. It pulls you from one spectrum of your emotions (caring, gentle, understanding) to another (murder, etc.). It’s riveting in that aspect.
It’s a rainy Saturday in Boston, but that’s not really keeping me down. I decided to sign up for another gym (my trial membership at Bally’s is about to expire). So, I went with Boston Sports Club. Funny story – I’ve been a member there before, however I never went. It had to do with fear of the gym and a health problem at the time. I think in the beginning though, before the health problem really set in, it was just my internal fear that I talked about earlier. I think I’m getting over that pretty fast.
On the way back picked up a yummy taco from Taco Loco. If you’re in the Boston metro area and haven’t tried Taco Loco, give them a bite. They’re excellent. Now I think it’s movie time or maybe a book. What movie? I’m thinking Un Prophète.
Well, I started going to the gym. I went to the gym on and off through the years. It started in college. Doesn’t everyone start in college? I think I’m a bit different though — I have a fear of gyms. For multiple reasons: what other people think of me, the locker rooms, — I guess I’m just terrified.
Well, I’m trying to break that phobia. Plus, I just want to be comfortable with myself. No, I don’t want to be a raging hulk. Yeah, I want to have nice pecs and some nice biceps…who doesn’t? But, most of all, I want to conquer a fear. One step at a time, right?
The night is young and so far I’ve done laundry, walked the dog, had wine, a protein bar, some pizza. The usual. But I started to watch Nine. It was recommended by a friend. So far I am thoroughly enjoying it. What a cast of actors and actresses it has! I can see, so far, why people compared it to Cats or Chicago. The film really comes down to one thing and it lets it’s audience know that at the beginning: HI GUYS. I’M ABOUT FILM MAKING. It’s like that throughout the entire film. I actually enjoy this part throughout the film.
