Showing posts with label ennui. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ennui. Show all posts

11.16.2009

Must Have...Constant Stream of Movies...


Dear Internet,

Can you help me? I'm afraid I've watched all the movies on Netflix Watch Instantly except for Farts of Darkness, Blood Hook, and Bush Doctor. I have so much sewing to do, and I demand adequate entertainments.

If you don't know my taste, I'll have you know that aside from a few solid zingers, I didn't really love To Be or Not to Be, which I watched Friday night. I liked it okay, but I got a bit bored with the antics. It might have been the fault of Jack Benny, who I find obnox, or my too-high expectations of a Lubitsch film, because it certainly wasn't lovely Carole Lombard. She can do no wrong!

I would recommend everyone see this movie because of how totally insane it was to release this balls-out Nazi satire while WWII was still happening. I mean, just over-the-top, a-la-South Park. It's no surprise that people freaked out at the time, not to mention the fact that Lombard died just before it came out. If you want some kooky Hitler humor and already own The Producers, give it a try.

Until advised on further media consumption, I will be watching all of Law & Order SVU Season 10, and that is not good for my delicate sensibilities. Please respond promptly!

Sincerely,
PC

9.01.2009

The Origin of Love

When I go to Portland, I'm often reminded of the person I was when I first moved there in 2001. Mostly the same, but delightfully naive. I remember one of my first social activities was to go see Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Cinema 21.

I'm always open to new ways to present a musical, and I thought Hedwig was a total success. That said, I haven't re-watched it until today. It holds up! "Wig in a Box" is one of the greatest "dancing around your room alone" songs ever. In fact, the whole soundtrack is a treat. If you've never seen the movie/play, here's a really pretty and surprisingly touching scene with some cool animation.