Heaven Can Wait....Forever!

Oddly enough, I waited a really long time to see this one (Get it? Waited? Like in the title?! Blam.). It wasn't heaven, though; it was just okay. Kind of a stinker, actually. The Lubitsch Touch usually leaves me feeling like a little bit o' charm could conquer the world, but aside from the sassy grampa, I wasn't charmed by any of the characters in this movie. Also, I think I kind of hate the 1890's. While trying to find out if anyone else on the internets felt this way, I found my new favorite film blog, Feminema, written by the kind of lady I aspire to be, which has a great discussion of why Heaven Can Wait is such a drag.

The most exciting thing about this movie is that my friend and genius illustrator Caitlin Kuhwald created the Criterion cover shown above. Isn't it purty?

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

I still have to upload a bunch of pictures so that I can talk about my busy/weird weekend; while you're anxiously waiting, please enjoy the opening scene from Ernst Lubitsch's 1933 film Design for Living, based on Noel Coward's play of the same name. It's hilarious, dirty, and stars some of the most beautiful and charming people in the movies, ever.