Movie Review: Black Swan

July 6, 2011 ~ JodiLea ~ 1 Comment

Natalie Portman Well- I finally had the house to myself so I could watch Black Swan without being distracted. I did not want to watch it with my hubby because it didn’t seem to be “his kind” of movie. He likes action and adventurous stuff. And you know what that means. Unsolicited comments, whiny complaints like “I don’t get it”, and questions.

The movie had dancing in it, so I figured I would like it. I did not.

I LOVED it.

I watched the movie on Sunday. It’s Wednesday night and I’m still thinking about it. That is how poignant the story is. The movie is a “dark” drama – raw emotion, strong characters, and some serious tension. Natalie Portman was brilliant! I enjoyed seeing Barbara Hershey and Winona Rider play character types they usually do not play – and they were awesome!

Sorry, I know I am being vague. Usually I don’t get around to seeing a movie until it comes out on DVD. By then most normal people have gone to the theater and watched it. When I hate a movie I eviscerate it. See my review on Mirrors if you don’t believe that. I don’t give anything away if I like a movie, if you are like me and have not been able to watch it yet. I would hate to spoil anything for you.

I recommend you rent that DVD or find it on-demand from your cable company. It is so worth it!

BTW – My hubby would have really really really really hated it. That should make you want to watch it even more….

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And How Was YOUR Day?

June 28, 2011 ~ JodiLea

Some days you’re on the road crew. Some days you’re just on the road.

I suppose this did not humiliate the opossum who was well-flattened before the painters showed up. It should have humiliated the bozo manning the sprayer. I wonder if he (it had to be a he, right?) was nursing a killer hang-over, or a major blow to the head.

When I saw this photo, after I stopped laughing, I felt sad. The “it’s not my job” attitude reminded me of the “what’s in it for me?” and “who gives a shit?” attitudes.

What happened to people “giving a shit” and doing something because it needed to be done? Are we so stressed these days that we only focus on our own to-do lists and ignore the world around us? Too much pressure cancels our pride?

I’m no sociologist, but I do know one thing. You would never see this in Mayberry.

OK, Whose Idea Was This?

June 27, 2011 ~ JodiLea

The long-awaited Season Premiere of Leverage was a big disappointment. The story was interesting and unique. The acting was superb as always. The problem was the location.

The story takes place on a snow-covered mountain. What’s wrong with that? Oh let me count the ways…..

Everyone has to dress in 4 layers of clothing, hats, gloves, etc.
You can only tell Eliot and Parker apart by the long blond hair hanging out of her head coverings.
Not once did we see any muscles.
Not once did we see Eliot beat up somebody.

They had better get with the program or the Kaniacs may revolt.

Oh and Happy Birthday to Christian Kane today!

TTFN 🙂