I love these lists things. I don't know who comes up with these list things, but I throughly enjoyed responding to the florist one and I believe I'll throughly enjoy responding to .
First off, there is no universal list every guy should know about women. Because we are all different. Like each guy is different. It's impossible to create a universal list. Not to mention it's not going to be the same for every culture.
I'm probably someone who it could be typically aimed at and it still isn't universal to me.
1. Saying "I love you" immediately before, during, or following sex doesn't count.
I'll take it. I won't think you mean it, because sex is influencing you, but it's still nice to hear. When does a compliment/nice words ever get old? Unless you are creepy and stalking me.
2. Real men drive stick shift.
I could LITERALLY care less about how and what you drive. I'm not a car girl. Do I like the look of a Lamborghini? Yes, but you could drive a van and I won't care. I'm not really expecting to date a Lamborghini guy. I'm looking for personality. And I think the type of personality I'm attracted too won't be driving an Italian sports car. I'm not going to think you are any less of a man if you drive automatic. I'll probably think you are sensible. Stick is a pain. Although if you do drive it, I'm making you teach me.
3. I will leave if you lie.
It will depend on the lie. If you cheat and say you didn't and I lated find out you did you are fucked. I'm gone. If it's like, do you want to go see -insert movie- here and you don't want to go but you know I'll love it and you wouldn't mind (as in you recognize it won't kill you) going, and later I find out you didn't really want to go, I'm not going to mind. Because you are doing a nice thing for me. It depends on the lie and why.
4. You are cute in raglan-sleeved T-shirts (two-toned baseball undershirts).
I'm a sucker for baseball players so for me, yes.
5. I'm convinced I'm pregnant and obsess about it for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours before my period, even when I have no rational reason to think so.
Not if there is no rational reason to think so. I'm only convinced I'm pregnant if I've dreamed it for the last week and there is an actual chance I could be pregnant. But otherwise, I don't think I'm pregnant. Why would I want to stress myself out that way?
6. I love it when you hug me from behind and whisper in my ear.
Most of the time. If it's a complete and total surprise because I don't think you are in the same area as me I'll probably scream. I scream when I'm startled. Don't startle me, I'll take out your eardrums and that is never sexy. But the move in general is lovely.
7. "Fine" is never an appropriate response when I ask you how I look.
Yes it is. For a T-shirt and jeans, it better be. While I like hearing I'm pretty and beautiful, if you tell me that all the time I feel like it loses it's meaning. I might be beautiful in a t-shirt and jeans but fine will work, well, fine. I'm not going to coo over you ever single day, you shouldn't have to for me.
8. Most of the time when I fantasize, it's about you.
Totally true.
9. I'm terrified of becoming my mother, even though I admire her.
Mostly just certain habits of hers. I'm terrified of becoming a hoarder and having a massive amount of newspapers barricade me in my house. That's the big one. I'm not really all that concerned about becoming my mother. I don't think it will happen most of the time because there are big differences between us. But I am a bit of a packrat and she is worse and I fear being featured on AMC's Hoarders.
10. I get turned on simply seeing that I have an e-mail from you.
Not if we are fighting.
11. I expect you to call me
Yes. I do. I cannot make all the communication efforts. Surefire way to have me headed out the door. Call sometimes. I know you know how a telephone works.
12. Only rock stars are allowed to wear leather pants.
No one. Is allowed. To wear. Leather Pants. Who invented this idiotic idea? I don't want to see them on anyone. I don't want to wear them. I imagine they are hideously uncomfortable. Sticking to your thighs. I don't even like leather couches.
13. I'm scared of losing my independence.
I most certainly am. But I've lost it before so I have good reason. If I hadn't, I probably wouldn't even consider the possibility.
14. I'm more forgiving of you than I really should be.
Probably.
15. Oral sex is your get-out-of-the-doghouse-free card. Manolo Blahnik shoes also do the trick.
Not for me. I have an aversion of the worst sort to oral. And I'd probably think you'd done something even worse if you bought me $500 shoes. And I LIKE shoes. Not all women are shoe women. We are not all Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City. Some of us (including myself) never got into SITC or like Carrie Bradshaw. Making me dinner would be a better solution. Unless you can't cook although I'll probably still enjoy the effort. Unless you fuck up my expensive kitchen equipment.
16. You did something bad. I seem cool with it. I'm not. (See directly above.)
I try to be generally easy to read. If I'm unhappy, it's pretty obvious. I'm not going to make you guess a thousand times over. I think that's so dumb when a girl/woman is like... I'm angry with my boyfriend, let's see if he can figure it out. I'm going to tell you. And I'm not going to seem cool about it unless I'm actually cool with it. I can't tolerate this sort of stupidity.
17. If I'm not having sex with you, I'm... a.) ...having a fat day. b.) ...not feeling "connected" to you. c.) ...blackmailing you to get something I want.
Yes, I don't want sex when I'm feeling fat. And I don't want sex when I'm feeling grumpy and not in the mood. I don't know what this not feeling connected shit is. Probably some sort of lame ass excuse. And while I have used sex as blackmail, I doubt I'll do it again. I don't see how this does anything other than drive a wedge into a relationship. Honestly. Let's not make a situation worse. I won't have sex if I'm angry at you and you seem adverse to listening to me. If you upset me, you won't be getting any. That would be way too much emotion running through me to handle at one time.
18. Shoes determine whether you're fashionable or not.
No.
19. I own a Debbie Gibson CD, and I'm not afraid to use it.
Who?
Although, you will be forced to listen to musicals if you date me. I'm a musical aficionado. I want to be a Broadway actress. It goes with the territory.
20. When I compare my flabby tummy to a kangaroo pouch, say nothing.
Okay, I've never done this, but it's best to say nothing if I'm whining about myself. Usually I just need to get it out and luckily for you it means I consider you trustworthy enough to hear my insecurities about my body. Just nod along and look sympathetic. I'll get over it.
21. A man I love plans the occasional fancy-schmancy dress-up date and impromptu weekend getaways, and he buys my favorite candy in advance when we're just going to the movies.
I love getting fancy and I love things that feel spontaneous. That said. You don't need to buy me candy in advance. I recommend it because it's cheaper that way, but I don't need candy every time we go to the movies, and if that happens to be a spontaneous thing, don't even worry about it. Also, you don't have to pay for everything. I work and have a job, I can pick up the tab for myself and even for both of us sometimes. It's not a matter of feminism. I don't want to feel indebted to a guy-this is true but a relationship should be an equal partnership. This includes money. It has to do with how I was brought up.
22. You look hot in hooded clothing items.
Unless you look like a bank robber, or other criminal.
23. You should never tell me what to do.
Sometimes this would be perfectly fine. Like if you are teaching me something or we are working on something together and it's done in a suggestive tone. Like if we are cleaning something and you are like, hey I'll do this and you do that, okay? I'm not going to mind this. If you are going to get super bossy and think you are the boss of me-that will never fly, but I expect that to not fly with you either. Relationships are give and take, push and pull.
24. If I slept over, you owe me breakfast.
To me this says, if you sleep over I owe you breakfast. Because I'm big on the reciprocating, you both give kind of thing. How about we make breakfast together. Although, if you do make breakfast for me, you will be getting brownie points and I will appreciate it. The number of points depend on the complexity of the food and how much I adore it. For example-cereal will only give you attempt at trying points. Because it's simple, everyone as it and I'm not a big fan. Add some raspberries into it and I'll give you more points. Make pancakes? A lot of points. Run out and get my favorite kind of bagel and smear? A lot of points, even though it's relatively simple. Because you remembered my favorite stuff. But if I think you are doing this in order to get some sort of sexual favor you receive negative points.
25. My breasts love much licking and sucking.
:)
26. If you ask me out directly, I will say yes.
Unless I think you are creepy.
27. I'm very impressed when you ask for my advice.
Probably.
28. I'm unimpressed with a man who doesn't take the lead.
If you always take the lead I will smack you upside the head. But I want you to be able to. If you can never make a decision and never take the lead I'm not going to be able to handle it. I will think less of you, whether that is fair or not.
29. When in doubt, go with the shirt that matches your eye color.
Yes? No? I don't pay that much attention to that stuff. I don't dress a lot of guys. I will tell you if you look stupid though.
30. I want to be Madonna.
I have never once thought this. Do I want to be my idols? Yes, I have wanted to be someone I idolized for a day, so the general theme of this is alright, but Madonna in particular no.
31. Women get urinary-tract infections easily, so watch (and wash) your fingers.
Some women are more prone to these than others. But I agree, that your fingers better be clean if they are going certain areas.
32. I'm in heaven when you hold my hand.
Heaven is one of those words that sounds like an absolute. I'm going to enjoy it. I'm not sure if it's going to bring out the heavenly choir.
33. You're sexy when you're shaving, fixing things, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, driving, eating a peach, holding a baby.
If I find you sexy, you will probably be sexy doing most everything. There will be things I find more sexy. I doubt holding a baby is one of them, considering my non-desire for them.
34. I need to hear how you feel about me. Often. Tell me now.
I do need to hear it. But there is a fine balance between telling me enough and making me stop believing you because you say it so often you start to seem insincere. As long as you are sincere when you say it, you don't need to tell me all the time. Although if you notice I start to get quiet when we are together, chances are it's been too long since you last said it.
35. Surprises, especially gifts for moi = more loving.
I ADORE surprises. But it doesn't have to be a gift. Surprise me with a note. Surprise me by showing up unexpected. Cook me dinner. It doesn't have to be a gift. I like actions. You don't like hiking but you know I adore it and you surprise me by planning a hike and a picnic? I'm going to melt so bad like you won't believe. Better than getting me something material.
36. I want to be the best thing that ever happened to you--and for you to recognize this.
Yeah. But you want to be the best thing that happened to me too, right?
37. If I'm not feeling loved, I will start looking....
Not true. I become mopey and depressed and withdrawn. Only after some time of this will I start looking and I'll have tried to get the love from you first.
38. Discussion of ex-gf's and ex-bf's should be avoided at all times.
There are times when I can see a discussion being appropriate. I can see myself needing to discuss my ex, because you'll need to know why I have hang ups on some things. Otherwise it's not fair to you. If something has happened in the past I need to be aware of, that is appropriate. Otherwise, let's not talk too often about them.
39. I like it when you tell me what you're thinking, even if you don't know yourself.
I like talking in general. About what you are thinking, feeling, the moon, the stars. I want to be able to get philosophical with you as well as ask about your day and be able to have a conversation about either.
40. Celebrating our anniversary, even if it's only been a few months, earns major bonus points.
I'm not a big month anniversary celebrator. However, if you do get me something, I will feel pretty special and I will enjoy it. But by no means is it mandatory.
41. I love it when you're sweaty.
Trufax. Unless you are sweaty because we are climbing stairs and you are hideously out of shape. If you are sweaty because you have been working out, playing sports, doing manly things like building a bridge, I will find your sweat sexy.
42. It's best to consult your gal pals for gift ideas.
I'm probably not going to make this too hard. I'm pretty obvious about what I like and therefore want. If you need ideas, I suggest asking my sister, or one of my good friends. Unless your gal pals happen to know me well. But anything that shows you put thought into it I'm going to appreciate it, even if it might not be exactly what I wanted. However, if I think you had someone else do your shopping because I can't imagine you buying the item for me, I'm probably not going to put much stock by it.
43. A lady should always be greeted with kisses.
Unless it's somewhere inappropriate like our workplaces.
44. I like porn.
Well, yes and no. I can't really see myself watching porn with someone to enjoy it or get in the mood or whatever. But I do like romantic novels that are basically erotica. It will sort of depend. If I'm comfortable with it, I'm comfortable with it. If I decide I'm not, then I'm not. I don't really see it as a couple's activity at the moment though. That doesn't mean I hate it and will shun you if you watch. After all I'm not there 24/7. As long as porn doesn't become a replacement for me. And you aren't a freaky addict.
45. I love holding your bum in the palms of my hands.
If you have a nice one.
46. Even nice girls like hushed dirty talk in public.
:)
47. It's cheating as soon as you're doing something with her that you wouldn't want me to see, hear, read...
Exactly. It doesn't have to be sex for it to be cheating.
48. For the record: I'd rather you break up with me than cheat.
YES. I think it's a cowardly asshole move to stay in a relationship and cheat. If you don't want to be with me, then move on. You can't have your cake and eat it too. I'm a one man sort of girl and I want a one woman man. If we have agreed to be exclusive, we better be exclusive.
49. I remember everything about our relationship.
No I doubt. No one has that good a memory, unless they have a photographic memory and I don't. Hardly anyone deos. It's rare.
50. You should know all this and more without my telling you.
Let me roll my eyes. You aren't a mind reader. I'm not a mind reader and it takes time and experience to figure stuff like this out. There is no universal list. There is no universal anything. You need hints and blatant talk and so do I. I'm not stupid and I'm not going to expect you to know everything there is to know about women or me. And you better not assume I know everything there is to know about men or you. It takes time. Talking. Learning. Isn't that part of the fun of a relationship?
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Alice in Wonderland- The Review
First things first: Chances are I'll end up accidentally spoiling something so if you don't mind hearing about a movie before you see it, go ahead and read on. If it bothers you to know any details, stop reading and come back tomorrow for a new post.
Also. I am a Burton fan. I like his style. I am also a fan of several of the actors and actresses in the movie, before the movie came out. So I may be a bit biased although I pride myself on being fairly judgmental of people I like already. I was also expecting to like the movie, based on the previews and commercials. There. My biases are out in the open.
I absolutely adored the movie. I've always loved Wonderland, as it is in the books and it's twisted and strange and delightful. I liked Burton's take on it, and it took me a while to figure out what the inhabitants of the place were calling it. Basically though, Alice is 19 and returning to Wonderland, or rather, Underland. She calls it Wonderland, mostly because she's been dreaming of the place since she was 8 but never thought of it as a real place. She's forgotten all about it though and only remembers the barest of details. It was much more idyllic when she was there when she was a child. It's almost like a metaphor for growing up. You know how when you are young, everything seems so perfect and the world is magical and then you get older and you see the darker side of life. Alice is seeing the darker side of Wonderland. And the world.
She's at her engagement party and freaking out because she doesn't really want to marry this guy and he's totally not her type. She's an idealist and a feminist and he ...has digestive problems. And believes that she should be silent and not speak. She sees the rabbit a few times and is like hmmm white rabbit. And then he proposes and she's all-need a moment. And runs off after the rabbit.
You fall in love with Alice right off the bat. The little girl playing her as an 8 year old has enormous eyes and she's cute as a button and Mia Wasikowska is lovely. She's got that-I'm not ready to grow up so how can you be making me wear corsets and get engaged to this guy. She's knowledgeable without being old. Imaginative and not afraid to speak her mind. You aren't going to pull the wool over her eyes, and she wants more then marrying this guy. No wonder she is running after rabbits and falling down rabbit holes.
Wonderland has that classic Tim Burton feel. It's strange, it's odd, it's a bit off. It's how I've always imagined Wonderland. I feel like so many people call it Wonderland and assume it's supposed to be a marvelous playground for children. But I never imagined it as that way. I mean it's got the Jabberwocky. That doesn't sound pleasant. And then the Walrus and the Carpenter tell her a story about tricking baby oysters in order to eat them. The Queen of Hearts plans on cutting off Alice's head. But then I've read both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and this Alice is based on both. Wonderland was never supposed to be a beautiful place for children to aspire to visit, at least I never saw it that way. Would I like to visit it, yes, I would but not because it's fabulous. Because the strangest things exist there. But I wouldn't think it a safe place. Burton is the perfect person to invent a wonderland that is not safe and perfect. It's odd, it's confusing and it's dangerous.
Alice is here for a reason though. Even if she isn't happy about it and doesn't want anything to do with it. But her former friends need her and want her to do something about the Red Queen (She's not the Queen of Hearts. The Red and White Queens are from Through the Looking Glass, which has a bit of a Chess theme while the first book has the cards.) who is busy cutting people's heads off. They have combined a few elements of the Queen of Hearts into the Red Queen.
The Red Queen is played by my favorite, Helena Bonham Carter. And she's fabulous. She has a knack for being able to give a humanity to "bad" characters. There is a reason she acts this way. I love how she manages to give this person vulnerability. It's marvelous. Plus she's hilarious. There are such great moments such as "My Jabber-baby-wocky?" and the perfect deadpan factness she says "Off with his head." There is a reason she cuts off heads, and while that was for certain written into the script, you can almost sympathize with her and then you are like NO, I can't feel sorry for this woman who uses animals as furniture and cuts off everyone's heads. It's that kind of villain that I like best. You hate them and yet, you can see where they might need a hug. I love pure bad villains too, but it's rare that one works perfectly. This movie is too complicated for a perfectly bad villain. There are too many shades of grey in Underland.
But Alice has been decreed as the person who will finally get rid of the Red Queen which is why everyone keeps bothering her and the Red Queen keeps trying to find her to get rid of her, and the Mad Hatter puts his life on the line for her. Johnny Depp is also fabulous. He has a knack for playing people who are a little off. I'm sure if's a lot of fun to play the crazy. He's often a scene stealer but I think Helena has him beat. After all-Mad is included in his character's name and sometimes it's difficult to figure out what he is saying. He speaks in a lot of riddles and mumbles frequently while she is always clear even if you can't believe what she's saying. I think the close ups on his eyes were overdone though. They are a little disconcerting. In a...why does Alice believe him way. I kept expecting him to actually be working for the Red Queen. That would have been a twist!
And then you've got the white queen. I normally love Anne Hathaway. There is something weird about her character. I think it may be her gliding. I know Hathaway described her as a gliding vegan pacifist who may have taken her vows to not hurt people without wanting to. She's supposed to be the "good" queen and obviously up against the red queen she is desirable. But I had a hard time figuring out why the inhabitants of Wonderland liked her so much. Other than she didn't cut off people's heads. She seems the type of person who if you let run your country it will go to pot because she's too busy talking to the trees to boost their spirits to pay attention to actual problems. I was expecting to see her goodness more. I saw the unwanted pacifism for sure, but the rest of it didn't always come off as I was expecting. Of course, I was also stalking information online for months before the opening so I could have built her up a certain way. She wasn't what I expected. She was good though. Not as interesting as her onscreen sister, but still good.
There is a great cast of characters playing supporting roles. Each of them are highly interesting and well created. Down to the members of the red queen's court. I imagine Burton is a bit of a vision perfectionist. He wants things to look a certain way and until they do, he won't settle for anything less. But it really plays out in great performances and cohesive looks to things. At no point in the movie was I like...why does it look like that, that's weird. It doesn't fit. I never thought that at all.
This movie is a lot darker than one might expect. It's not a dream either. They don't play it off as one. Which I liked. I think that's such a cliche ending-and then the main character woke up and discovered it was all a dream. Alice for a long time is insistent it is a dream and then eventually she is like, this isn't a dream. They do have her explaining that she fell into a hole and hit her head. But I think that's more for the rest of them then for herself. She knows this isn't a dream. One day she might return, if she can remember the way.
it does change her though. She doesn't marry the insufferable Hamlisch. And while I thought her telling a bunch of people what she thought of them was a little contrived, because since when do adults care about the opinions of children-even if that child is supposed to be an adult? (Although at the time period it's set at 21 was probably the adult age, not 19.) I did like the ending though, after Wonderland, after saying no. The possibility that there is more. I like endings that are not definite. Could there be a sequel to the movie? Yes. But I doubt it. It's open ended enough to allow one but I don't think Burton needs to add anything to the story. It's complete on it's own. And you can imagine your own thoughts to it.
I want more movies that inspire the imagination. I don't think many people sit and imagine all that often. Not in the general public. Imagining was the best way for me to kill a few hours when I was a child. It's still the best way to kill a few hours. Why else would I be an actress?
Also. I am a Burton fan. I like his style. I am also a fan of several of the actors and actresses in the movie, before the movie came out. So I may be a bit biased although I pride myself on being fairly judgmental of people I like already. I was also expecting to like the movie, based on the previews and commercials. There. My biases are out in the open.
I absolutely adored the movie. I've always loved Wonderland, as it is in the books and it's twisted and strange and delightful. I liked Burton's take on it, and it took me a while to figure out what the inhabitants of the place were calling it. Basically though, Alice is 19 and returning to Wonderland, or rather, Underland. She calls it Wonderland, mostly because she's been dreaming of the place since she was 8 but never thought of it as a real place. She's forgotten all about it though and only remembers the barest of details. It was much more idyllic when she was there when she was a child. It's almost like a metaphor for growing up. You know how when you are young, everything seems so perfect and the world is magical and then you get older and you see the darker side of life. Alice is seeing the darker side of Wonderland. And the world.
She's at her engagement party and freaking out because she doesn't really want to marry this guy and he's totally not her type. She's an idealist and a feminist and he ...has digestive problems. And believes that she should be silent and not speak. She sees the rabbit a few times and is like hmmm white rabbit. And then he proposes and she's all-need a moment. And runs off after the rabbit.
You fall in love with Alice right off the bat. The little girl playing her as an 8 year old has enormous eyes and she's cute as a button and Mia Wasikowska is lovely. She's got that-I'm not ready to grow up so how can you be making me wear corsets and get engaged to this guy. She's knowledgeable without being old. Imaginative and not afraid to speak her mind. You aren't going to pull the wool over her eyes, and she wants more then marrying this guy. No wonder she is running after rabbits and falling down rabbit holes.
Wonderland has that classic Tim Burton feel. It's strange, it's odd, it's a bit off. It's how I've always imagined Wonderland. I feel like so many people call it Wonderland and assume it's supposed to be a marvelous playground for children. But I never imagined it as that way. I mean it's got the Jabberwocky. That doesn't sound pleasant. And then the Walrus and the Carpenter tell her a story about tricking baby oysters in order to eat them. The Queen of Hearts plans on cutting off Alice's head. But then I've read both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and this Alice is based on both. Wonderland was never supposed to be a beautiful place for children to aspire to visit, at least I never saw it that way. Would I like to visit it, yes, I would but not because it's fabulous. Because the strangest things exist there. But I wouldn't think it a safe place. Burton is the perfect person to invent a wonderland that is not safe and perfect. It's odd, it's confusing and it's dangerous.
Alice is here for a reason though. Even if she isn't happy about it and doesn't want anything to do with it. But her former friends need her and want her to do something about the Red Queen (She's not the Queen of Hearts. The Red and White Queens are from Through the Looking Glass, which has a bit of a Chess theme while the first book has the cards.) who is busy cutting people's heads off. They have combined a few elements of the Queen of Hearts into the Red Queen.
The Red Queen is played by my favorite, Helena Bonham Carter. And she's fabulous. She has a knack for being able to give a humanity to "bad" characters. There is a reason she acts this way. I love how she manages to give this person vulnerability. It's marvelous. Plus she's hilarious. There are such great moments such as "My Jabber-baby-wocky?" and the perfect deadpan factness she says "Off with his head." There is a reason she cuts off heads, and while that was for certain written into the script, you can almost sympathize with her and then you are like NO, I can't feel sorry for this woman who uses animals as furniture and cuts off everyone's heads. It's that kind of villain that I like best. You hate them and yet, you can see where they might need a hug. I love pure bad villains too, but it's rare that one works perfectly. This movie is too complicated for a perfectly bad villain. There are too many shades of grey in Underland.
But Alice has been decreed as the person who will finally get rid of the Red Queen which is why everyone keeps bothering her and the Red Queen keeps trying to find her to get rid of her, and the Mad Hatter puts his life on the line for her. Johnny Depp is also fabulous. He has a knack for playing people who are a little off. I'm sure if's a lot of fun to play the crazy. He's often a scene stealer but I think Helena has him beat. After all-Mad is included in his character's name and sometimes it's difficult to figure out what he is saying. He speaks in a lot of riddles and mumbles frequently while she is always clear even if you can't believe what she's saying. I think the close ups on his eyes were overdone though. They are a little disconcerting. In a...why does Alice believe him way. I kept expecting him to actually be working for the Red Queen. That would have been a twist!
And then you've got the white queen. I normally love Anne Hathaway. There is something weird about her character. I think it may be her gliding. I know Hathaway described her as a gliding vegan pacifist who may have taken her vows to not hurt people without wanting to. She's supposed to be the "good" queen and obviously up against the red queen she is desirable. But I had a hard time figuring out why the inhabitants of Wonderland liked her so much. Other than she didn't cut off people's heads. She seems the type of person who if you let run your country it will go to pot because she's too busy talking to the trees to boost their spirits to pay attention to actual problems. I was expecting to see her goodness more. I saw the unwanted pacifism for sure, but the rest of it didn't always come off as I was expecting. Of course, I was also stalking information online for months before the opening so I could have built her up a certain way. She wasn't what I expected. She was good though. Not as interesting as her onscreen sister, but still good.
There is a great cast of characters playing supporting roles. Each of them are highly interesting and well created. Down to the members of the red queen's court. I imagine Burton is a bit of a vision perfectionist. He wants things to look a certain way and until they do, he won't settle for anything less. But it really plays out in great performances and cohesive looks to things. At no point in the movie was I like...why does it look like that, that's weird. It doesn't fit. I never thought that at all.
This movie is a lot darker than one might expect. It's not a dream either. They don't play it off as one. Which I liked. I think that's such a cliche ending-and then the main character woke up and discovered it was all a dream. Alice for a long time is insistent it is a dream and then eventually she is like, this isn't a dream. They do have her explaining that she fell into a hole and hit her head. But I think that's more for the rest of them then for herself. She knows this isn't a dream. One day she might return, if she can remember the way.
it does change her though. She doesn't marry the insufferable Hamlisch. And while I thought her telling a bunch of people what she thought of them was a little contrived, because since when do adults care about the opinions of children-even if that child is supposed to be an adult? (Although at the time period it's set at 21 was probably the adult age, not 19.) I did like the ending though, after Wonderland, after saying no. The possibility that there is more. I like endings that are not definite. Could there be a sequel to the movie? Yes. But I doubt it. It's open ended enough to allow one but I don't think Burton needs to add anything to the story. It's complete on it's own. And you can imagine your own thoughts to it.
I want more movies that inspire the imagination. I don't think many people sit and imagine all that often. Not in the general public. Imagining was the best way for me to kill a few hours when I was a child. It's still the best way to kill a few hours. Why else would I be an actress?
Alice in Wonderland
My sister and I went to see the midnight showing of Alice in Wonderland tonight.
I'm too tired to properly do it justice and I have to wake up early. So I'll write a double blog tomorrow to give you the scoop. Including the fun promotional stuff we had at IMAX.
There might be spoilers. But I'll give fair warning. And I'll try to come up with a way to talk about it without spoiling.
BUT! If you are going to see the movie. Keep an eye out for Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burtons kids making a cameo. I'm pretty sure I spotted them-near the end. There aren't a lot of children in the movie in extra roles which is why I'm convinced it is them. Alice shows up in a blue coat and then LOOK AT THE KIDS. It's the Burton clan.
I'm too tired to properly do it justice and I have to wake up early. So I'll write a double blog tomorrow to give you the scoop. Including the fun promotional stuff we had at IMAX.
There might be spoilers. But I'll give fair warning. And I'll try to come up with a way to talk about it without spoiling.
BUT! If you are going to see the movie. Keep an eye out for Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burtons kids making a cameo. I'm pretty sure I spotted them-near the end. There aren't a lot of children in the movie in extra roles which is why I'm convinced it is them. Alice shows up in a blue coat and then LOOK AT THE KIDS. It's the Burton clan.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
reconnecting
I got to meet up with a family friend who I haven't seen in ages and meet her 13 year old daughter. The friend is quite a bit older than me. Although I do have friends nearer my age who are mothers. But it was nice to see her and her daughter. I was sad I missed the husband. But he was at work. (Please don't read anything disturbing into that, it's just I haven't seen him in forever and he happened to be at work when I came over.) Apparently he now works for apple. I approve. She's still teaching drama. Their cats are lovely and their daughter is the cutest thing ever. She makes me want to have children-she's that cute. I don't want children ever and she was making me want a daughter.
It was fun to see her though. I probably haven't seen her for five years or so. I'm not sure. I know I saw them at their wedding. But I think we ran into them after that once or twice but not for a long period of time. But it was nice to catch up. She didn't recognize me at first. I went over there to give them a present my parents had intended to give them when their baby was first born (they since had to return the present and get a new one since my parents took so long and I was bringing over the new present) so she wasn't expecting me and didn't recognize me at all. I'm a bit taller, look older and have darker hair so it's fair.
Her daughter is so mobile. Just took her first steps and is moving all over the place. She seems like a really happy baby. So cute. Even though she was sick she was dancing and playing. I loved it.
It's nice to reconnect with people. I wish I could reconnect with so many people. I'm bad at staying in touch. I learned it from my parents who are no good at it. I want to be better. I wish there was a way to train yourself.
It was fun to see her though. I probably haven't seen her for five years or so. I'm not sure. I know I saw them at their wedding. But I think we ran into them after that once or twice but not for a long period of time. But it was nice to catch up. She didn't recognize me at first. I went over there to give them a present my parents had intended to give them when their baby was first born (they since had to return the present and get a new one since my parents took so long and I was bringing over the new present) so she wasn't expecting me and didn't recognize me at all. I'm a bit taller, look older and have darker hair so it's fair.
Her daughter is so mobile. Just took her first steps and is moving all over the place. She seems like a really happy baby. So cute. Even though she was sick she was dancing and playing. I loved it.
It's nice to reconnect with people. I wish I could reconnect with so many people. I'm bad at staying in touch. I learned it from my parents who are no good at it. I want to be better. I wish there was a way to train yourself.
march goals and others.
I have them in my head but I haven't written them down and they seem to be a lot harder to follow when not written down. I don't care how late I'm up tonight. They must be in a word document before I go to bed. I need to get my ass in gear on this.
I think my computer has a webcam. Or a camera and I wonder if it can be used as a webcam. Probably. I shall have to experiment with this.
I also need to start going to bed earlier. Sheesh.
I might foster some kittens. Unless my leasing office is a bunch of horrid about it. If I foster a cat family I don't want to have to pay 100 dollars or something. I want to pay for a pet and that be it. Little kittens shouldn't even count. They are too small. I wouldn't even tell them but I don't want to go against the lease, I think that is a bad idea. And they won't be there forever. Just temporary. But it could be long temporary like a few months. It will be lovely to have a cat around. Too bad it means having a litter box. Hopefully it can just go in the corner of the bathroom behind the door and I'll move the scale into my room. Or something. It will probably need to go near the mommy cat for a bit though, if we get a family. Since she won't want to leave her kittens for long. Cover it with one of our extra boxes or something. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I"M GETTING A CAT YET.
I need to finish the stuff I started today. And I need to not sleep in until forever tomorrow morning. Maybe I should shower and climb in bed so the minute I get tired I can turn my computer off.
I kind of wish I wasn't home visiting my parents and I had just taken time off work to breathe. If I get a day off this week I'm not offering to cover any shifts.
I think my computer has a webcam. Or a camera and I wonder if it can be used as a webcam. Probably. I shall have to experiment with this.
I also need to start going to bed earlier. Sheesh.
I might foster some kittens. Unless my leasing office is a bunch of horrid about it. If I foster a cat family I don't want to have to pay 100 dollars or something. I want to pay for a pet and that be it. Little kittens shouldn't even count. They are too small. I wouldn't even tell them but I don't want to go against the lease, I think that is a bad idea. And they won't be there forever. Just temporary. But it could be long temporary like a few months. It will be lovely to have a cat around. Too bad it means having a litter box. Hopefully it can just go in the corner of the bathroom behind the door and I'll move the scale into my room. Or something. It will probably need to go near the mommy cat for a bit though, if we get a family. Since she won't want to leave her kittens for long. Cover it with one of our extra boxes or something. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I"M GETTING A CAT YET.
I need to finish the stuff I started today. And I need to not sleep in until forever tomorrow morning. Maybe I should shower and climb in bed so the minute I get tired I can turn my computer off.
I kind of wish I wasn't home visiting my parents and I had just taken time off work to breathe. If I get a day off this week I'm not offering to cover any shifts.
Monday, March 1, 2010
march goals
I'm considering making a goal list for march because there seems so many things that I want to do that I don't. I do the stuff on my to-do list for the most part, but there the stuff that maybe doesn't have to get done I seem to put off indefinitely so I was thinking maybe a goal list for each month would help with that. A month is a lot more time then I think it is and I could set aside some time.
I'm thinking some things like fitness goals, maybe a sewing goal since I want to get back to sewing and I could borrow my sister's sewing machine for a bit, a scrapbooking goal since I have so many things that need to be scrapbooked, and maybe some exploration goals. Reading goals, since I feel like I don't read for pleasure enough. Maybe a cooking goal. I haven't thought up any yet but I feel like I need to set them soon in order to start working on them.
I'm thinking some things like fitness goals, maybe a sewing goal since I want to get back to sewing and I could borrow my sister's sewing machine for a bit, a scrapbooking goal since I have so many things that need to be scrapbooked, and maybe some exploration goals. Reading goals, since I feel like I don't read for pleasure enough. Maybe a cooking goal. I haven't thought up any yet but I feel like I need to set them soon in order to start working on them.
sleeping schedule
I've realized that closing at the theatre has really messed up my sleeping schedule and I really need to find a way to make it back on track. Really badly. I can't sleep until the middle of the afternoon all the time. It's ridiculous and I never get anything done. I always get more done if I wake up earlier. I don't know why this is, it's bizarre since I'm not a morning person by any means but it's the truth.
If I wake up before 11 I get more stuff done.
I get the most stuff done if I wake up between 9 and 10. And I'm more likely to get in exercise.
If I wake up between 8 and 9 and get about the same amount of stuff done but I'm super tired in the middle of the afternoon.
Maybe I can attempt to wean myself by waking up early and then taking naps? I have no idea.
I really prefer living on my own. I'm at home for a visit and I don't feel like an adult here. I know I'm their kid but I'm going on 24 years old. I'm not a child any longer. I support myself. For the most part. But it's like "Come help out with this!" Stuff that I don't need to be helping out with. I dunno. It's so weird being back home. I rarely come to visit and my room is practically storage now. And it doesn't really feel like home anymore. Maybe if my stuff wasn't taken over by EVERYTHING that isn't mine.
If I wake up before 11 I get more stuff done.
I get the most stuff done if I wake up between 9 and 10. And I'm more likely to get in exercise.
If I wake up between 8 and 9 and get about the same amount of stuff done but I'm super tired in the middle of the afternoon.
Maybe I can attempt to wean myself by waking up early and then taking naps? I have no idea.
I really prefer living on my own. I'm at home for a visit and I don't feel like an adult here. I know I'm their kid but I'm going on 24 years old. I'm not a child any longer. I support myself. For the most part. But it's like "Come help out with this!" Stuff that I don't need to be helping out with. I dunno. It's so weird being back home. I rarely come to visit and my room is practically storage now. And it doesn't really feel like home anymore. Maybe if my stuff wasn't taken over by EVERYTHING that isn't mine.
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