Sunday, 30 November 2008
Happy St Andrews Day!
Something that makes me proud to be Scottish. Or at least happy that the breeding is good.
Monday, 24 November 2008
Pretty piece of music for tonight...
Courtesy of Danny Elfman. It's the music you imagine your fairytale romance happening to.
Want to know what I've been watching all night?
Whose Line, Disney and increasingly werid obscure crushes...keeping insomniac students sane since 2008.
Amadeus (Milos Forman - 1984)
In my attempt to make my insomnia productive and entertaining, I settled down on my couch with Milos Forman's masterpiece Amadeus. I'd seem it before but couldn't remember much beyond the gorgeous costumes and that laugh. But upon a second viewing, I totally fell in love with the film and consider it to be one of the most perfect things I've ever seen on film.
Opening up in 1823, the possibly deranged composer Salieri (F. Murry Abraham) attempts to commit suicide while loudly begging forgiveness for murdering the adored composer Mozart (Tom Hulce). Admitted to an asylum for the act, a priest comes to take his confession, beginning the flashback of the friendship/rivalry between Salieri and Mozart.
Don't watch this movie thinking you're going to be getting an accurate biopic of Mozart's life. This is purely a fictional dramatisation, with fictional characters who just happened to exist in real life. Elements of the characters are true but overall you need to take it all with a pinch of salt. When Salieri first sees Mozart, he is shocked to discover that the most talented composer he has ever heard, a man who's talent more than surpasses his own, is a childish, self centred brat with a pechant for drink, women and rude word games. Very much the rock star of his day, Mozart revels in being a wild child and has an incredibly obnoxious laugh (you'll never forget it once you've heard it.) A lot of critics foud Tom Hulce's performance jarring and out of place with the rest of the movie but that's the whle point! He's not meant to be like everybody else in the city, he's a complete engima. He manages to make you like him, despite his many, many faults and selfish nature. The fact that you pity him even when he's being a jerk says something of Hulce's skill with the role. It's a shame he hasn't done anything as good as this since (if you're nice, I'll write a Hunchback of Notre Dame review for you all) but this still stands as one of the best performances of the 80s in my opinion. The only reason he didn't win an Oscar was because he was nominated alongside his co-star, and eventual winner, F. Murray Abraham.
If you watch this movie for one reason, make it this man's performance. Salieri isn't a genius. He's a good composer but he has to work at it. He believes that his 'gift' is from God and he must
thank him for it eternally. But when he first reads some rough sheet music of Mozart's, he is stunned. He can't believe that such an obscene man can have such talent, and not have to work at it. It's a sign that God is laughing at him, in his eyes, and he believes he is forever resigned to live in mediocrity. Abraham can make the subtlest of facial expressions, and yet you know exactly what Salieri is thinking, what he is planning. Watching him plan Mozart's destruction is like watching a man's inner turmoil, with God, his surroundings and himself, played out on stage for all to see. Salieri's curse is that, even though he loathes Mozart for his talent, he is one of the few people who completely understands how amazing his music is. His mediocrity is emphasised by this knowledge and pushes him further to ruin Mozart's career. It's painful to watch Salieri go through all this, but fascinating to see Abraham do it so naturally.
I could happily watch this movie solely for Hulce and Abraham, but that isn't to say the other actors aren't good. Jeffrey Jones adds a wonderful light comedic touch to the role of the emperor and Elizabeth Berridge, often forgotten, is lovely as Mozart's wife Constanze. You get the feeling she's the only person who actually understands Mozart, and can keep him under control as a result. The accents puzzled me for a while when I first watched the film, but they're really of no importance. It just works with American accents, and adds an extra bratty edge to Mozart's character.
Sadly I know nothing about classical music other than what I hear from television commercials and the Oscars. I'm trying to gain an appreciation for it though, but it's difficult to find the place to start from. I'd recommend this film to any novice. It's a complete feast for the ears. Even if
you don't like this sort of music, it doesn't matter, it's just too beautiful to miss out. They are staged so beautifully too. At one point Salieri describes the compositions as sounding like "The voice of God." That's a pretty apt description. When he listens to the operas composed by Mozart, you don't see hate in his eyes. You see the adoration of a lover of music. It made me yearn for that knowledge.
The film rightly won Oscars for sets and costumes, everything is beautiful to look at and intricately put together. I was reminded of Sofia Coppolla's Marie Antoinette while watching the filmm. While the design is very much of the era, there is something distinctly modern about it all. It's a weird juxtaposition but it fits with the original play's surrealism. Peter Shaffer (writer of the play and script) is a genius, pure and simple. His understanding of the human nature and desire, coupled with his wit, eye for characterisation and storytelling skills are amazing. You, the viewer, almost feel like Salieri when you watch the film, stunned that one man could create something so brilliant. Milos Forman handles everything with precision, another rightly won Oscar.
I don't want to sound mad or babble on too much (that's the insomnia talking!) but I can't stress enough how much I've fallen in love with this movie. I haven't gotten this passionate about a film since the first time I saw Amelie, and we all know how that's affected me. This film is perfect, pure and simple. Everything fits together. Even the title is perfect. Amadeus wasn't just Mozart's middle name. It translates from Latin into "beloved by God." It's film-making at it's best. Watch it now!
10/10.
Opening up in 1823, the possibly deranged composer Salieri (F. Murry Abraham) attempts to commit suicide while loudly begging forgiveness for murdering the adored composer Mozart (Tom Hulce). Admitted to an asylum for the act, a priest comes to take his confession, beginning the flashback of the friendship/rivalry between Salieri and Mozart.Don't watch this movie thinking you're going to be getting an accurate biopic of Mozart's life. This is purely a fictional dramatisation, with fictional characters who just happened to exist in real life. Elements of the characters are true but overall you need to take it all with a pinch of salt. When Salieri first sees Mozart, he is shocked to discover that the most talented composer he has ever heard, a man who's talent more than surpasses his own, is a childish, self centred brat with a pechant for drink, women and rude word games. Very much the rock star of his day, Mozart revels in being a wild child and has an incredibly obnoxious laugh (you'll never forget it once you've heard it.) A lot of critics foud Tom Hulce's performance jarring and out of place with the rest of the movie but that's the whle point! He's not meant to be like everybody else in the city, he's a complete engima. He manages to make you like him, despite his many, many faults and selfish nature. The fact that you pity him even when he's being a jerk says something of Hulce's skill with the role. It's a shame he hasn't done anything as good as this since (if you're nice, I'll write a Hunchback of Notre Dame review for you all) but this still stands as one of the best performances of the 80s in my opinion. The only reason he didn't win an Oscar was because he was nominated alongside his co-star, and eventual winner, F. Murray Abraham.
If you watch this movie for one reason, make it this man's performance. Salieri isn't a genius. He's a good composer but he has to work at it. He believes that his 'gift' is from God and he must
thank him for it eternally. But when he first reads some rough sheet music of Mozart's, he is stunned. He can't believe that such an obscene man can have such talent, and not have to work at it. It's a sign that God is laughing at him, in his eyes, and he believes he is forever resigned to live in mediocrity. Abraham can make the subtlest of facial expressions, and yet you know exactly what Salieri is thinking, what he is planning. Watching him plan Mozart's destruction is like watching a man's inner turmoil, with God, his surroundings and himself, played out on stage for all to see. Salieri's curse is that, even though he loathes Mozart for his talent, he is one of the few people who completely understands how amazing his music is. His mediocrity is emphasised by this knowledge and pushes him further to ruin Mozart's career. It's painful to watch Salieri go through all this, but fascinating to see Abraham do it so naturally.I could happily watch this movie solely for Hulce and Abraham, but that isn't to say the other actors aren't good. Jeffrey Jones adds a wonderful light comedic touch to the role of the emperor and Elizabeth Berridge, often forgotten, is lovely as Mozart's wife Constanze. You get the feeling she's the only person who actually understands Mozart, and can keep him under control as a result. The accents puzzled me for a while when I first watched the film, but they're really of no importance. It just works with American accents, and adds an extra bratty edge to Mozart's character.
Sadly I know nothing about classical music other than what I hear from television commercials and the Oscars. I'm trying to gain an appreciation for it though, but it's difficult to find the place to start from. I'd recommend this film to any novice. It's a complete feast for the ears. Even if
you don't like this sort of music, it doesn't matter, it's just too beautiful to miss out. They are staged so beautifully too. At one point Salieri describes the compositions as sounding like "The voice of God." That's a pretty apt description. When he listens to the operas composed by Mozart, you don't see hate in his eyes. You see the adoration of a lover of music. It made me yearn for that knowledge.The film rightly won Oscars for sets and costumes, everything is beautiful to look at and intricately put together. I was reminded of Sofia Coppolla's Marie Antoinette while watching the filmm. While the design is very much of the era, there is something distinctly modern about it all. It's a weird juxtaposition but it fits with the original play's surrealism. Peter Shaffer (writer of the play and script) is a genius, pure and simple. His understanding of the human nature and desire, coupled with his wit, eye for characterisation and storytelling skills are amazing. You, the viewer, almost feel like Salieri when you watch the film, stunned that one man could create something so brilliant. Milos Forman handles everything with precision, another rightly won Oscar.
I don't want to sound mad or babble on too much (that's the insomnia talking!) but I can't stress enough how much I've fallen in love with this movie. I haven't gotten this passionate about a film since the first time I saw Amelie, and we all know how that's affected me. This film is perfect, pure and simple. Everything fits together. Even the title is perfect. Amadeus wasn't just Mozart's middle name. It translates from Latin into "beloved by God." It's film-making at it's best. Watch it now!
10/10.
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh - 1994)
Based on the classic gothic novel by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh) is a young trainee doctor who's mind is plagued with death and an obsession to stop it. While studying under his mentor (John Cleese), who also tried to cheat death, he experiments with creating life from the re-aminated parts of corpses. What arises is far worse than he ever could have imagined.
I bought the DVD for two reasons. Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hulce. The former is one of my favourite directors and a re-watching of Amadeus and Hunchback of Notre Dame awakened a love for the latter. I knew the film wasn't very well received but people didn't like Branagh's 1930s style musical version of Love's Labour's Lost and I adored it so I was willing to give it a chance. Mary Shelley's book is a masterpiece and really deserves an honest adaptation. not that James Whale's film isn't great, it's just too campy and tongue-in-cheek to be a real display of the novel and it's moral themes. Branagh's version can never be described as ignoble because he really seems to have put his heart and soul into it. The tale is a work of obsession, it rings through every aspect of the material. Frankenstein refuses to admit that death is inevitable. The monster is plagued with the knowledge that he was rejected. The beginning of the film shows a slightly demented explorer (Aiden Quinn) desperate to reach the north pole despite the prospect of mutiny from his crew.
As Branagh wildly takes over the screen you get the feeling that he might have been taken in a little too much by all this feverish obsession. It pays off in certain aspects, although it is his worst performance that I've seen in his films. He is often accused to making vanity projects, writing, directing and starring in many films, and some saw this film as an excuse for him to get his kit off and show off how amazing he is. He does get very gooey and half naked but it adds to the madness of the role. Frankenstein isn't a normal man, he's so caught up in his fantasy of a perfect immortal being that it consumes him. He pushes away everybody, including his fiance (Helena Bonham Carter) and risks death in a cholera epidemic just to succeed. It is somewhat ironic that when he does create new life, he becomes disgusted by it. Branagh is good in these scenes but the quieter moments seem to be his downfall. The supporting cast are excellent though. John Cleese is surprisingly good in a quiet but excellent role as his mentor. Helena Bonham Carter was the corset queen of the 90s for a reason, she's lovely here. She creates real energy and joy in her role as well as succeeding in the more dramatic moments. Tom Hulce is charming and has excellent comic timing as Frankenstein's friend Henry. He provides some great moments in the film, such as fainting during an anatomy lesson. Why doesn't he act more? (Amadeus review coming soon!) But this leads me to Robert De Niro.
I'm sure Branagh must have loved the idea of the most famous and well respected actor alive taking the pivotal role in his ilm, but it just never feels right. Stitched together like some old rag doll and dressed in a monk-like cloak, the monster skulks and ponders for much of the movie, occasionally showing off his brute strength when required. While you do feel for his plight, you just can't accept the monster as a real character because it's too difficult to take your mind away from the fact that it's De Niro! I'm sure the role must have seemed exciting to him, but it just feels awkward. A quieter, lesser known actor would have been more suitable.
The script has it's moments of greatness and overall is a mixed bag. There are some cringe-worthy moments in the dialogue and scenes that looked like they'd been rejected by the Von Trapp family. They make you detach from the actions and feel a little indifferent in places. A tighter script editing process would have worked wonders and I don't think the film would have been as criticised as it was if those steps had been taken. The sets on the other hand are amazing. The climax of the film, when Frankenstein brings the creature to life is as thrilling as they come. Both fascinating and gruesome (brains and amniotic fluid - ew.), it's a triumph and the highlight of the movie. Branagh seems to delight in the larger moments.
I don't think Branagh should be ashamed of this film, even though the critics ripped him apart for it. It's a noble effort and the hard work wasn't a total waste. Despite the flaws, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Branagh doesn't let me down. He should be applauded for not going down the bolts-in-necks line and creating a much more honest adaptation of the book. Just try not to switch off during the melodramatic moments and enjoy the story.
7/10.
I bought the DVD for two reasons. Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hulce. The former is one of my favourite directors and a re-watching of Amadeus and Hunchback of Notre Dame awakened a love for the latter. I knew the film wasn't very well received but people didn't like Branagh's 1930s style musical version of Love's Labour's Lost and I adored it so I was willing to give it a chance. Mary Shelley's book is a masterpiece and really deserves an honest adaptation. not that James Whale's film isn't great, it's just too campy and tongue-in-cheek to be a real display of the novel and it's moral themes. Branagh's version can never be described as ignoble because he really seems to have put his heart and soul into it. The tale is a work of obsession, it rings through every aspect of the material. Frankenstein refuses to admit that death is inevitable. The monster is plagued with the knowledge that he was rejected. The beginning of the film shows a slightly demented explorer (Aiden Quinn) desperate to reach the north pole despite the prospect of mutiny from his crew.
As Branagh wildly takes over the screen you get the feeling that he might have been taken in a little too much by all this feverish obsession. It pays off in certain aspects, although it is his worst performance that I've seen in his films. He is often accused to making vanity projects, writing, directing and starring in many films, and some saw this film as an excuse for him to get his kit off and show off how amazing he is. He does get very gooey and half naked but it adds to the madness of the role. Frankenstein isn't a normal man, he's so caught up in his fantasy of a perfect immortal being that it consumes him. He pushes away everybody, including his fiance (Helena Bonham Carter) and risks death in a cholera epidemic just to succeed. It is somewhat ironic that when he does create new life, he becomes disgusted by it. Branagh is good in these scenes but the quieter moments seem to be his downfall. The supporting cast are excellent though. John Cleese is surprisingly good in a quiet but excellent role as his mentor. Helena Bonham Carter was the corset queen of the 90s for a reason, she's lovely here. She creates real energy and joy in her role as well as succeeding in the more dramatic moments. Tom Hulce is charming and has excellent comic timing as Frankenstein's friend Henry. He provides some great moments in the film, such as fainting during an anatomy lesson. Why doesn't he act more? (Amadeus review coming soon!) But this leads me to Robert De Niro.
I'm sure Branagh must have loved the idea of the most famous and well respected actor alive taking the pivotal role in his ilm, but it just never feels right. Stitched together like some old rag doll and dressed in a monk-like cloak, the monster skulks and ponders for much of the movie, occasionally showing off his brute strength when required. While you do feel for his plight, you just can't accept the monster as a real character because it's too difficult to take your mind away from the fact that it's De Niro! I'm sure the role must have seemed exciting to him, but it just feels awkward. A quieter, lesser known actor would have been more suitable.
The script has it's moments of greatness and overall is a mixed bag. There are some cringe-worthy moments in the dialogue and scenes that looked like they'd been rejected by the Von Trapp family. They make you detach from the actions and feel a little indifferent in places. A tighter script editing process would have worked wonders and I don't think the film would have been as criticised as it was if those steps had been taken. The sets on the other hand are amazing. The climax of the film, when Frankenstein brings the creature to life is as thrilling as they come. Both fascinating and gruesome (brains and amniotic fluid - ew.), it's a triumph and the highlight of the movie. Branagh seems to delight in the larger moments.
I don't think Branagh should be ashamed of this film, even though the critics ripped him apart for it. It's a noble effort and the hard work wasn't a total waste. Despite the flaws, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Branagh doesn't let me down. He should be applauded for not going down the bolts-in-necks line and creating a much more honest adaptation of the book. Just try not to switch off during the melodramatic moments and enjoy the story.
7/10.
Monday, 17 November 2008
Friday, 7 November 2008
Favourite comedy scenes - number 1.
I need a jumpstart to blog again so, as well as my continuing top 30 favourite films list, I shall be talking about my favourite funny moments in film. Today I shall start off with a film I only recently saw but fell in love with.
In & Out (Frank Oz) is a fluffy comedy about an English teacher called Howard (Kevin Kline) who is outed by a former student when he goes to pick up his Oscar. The ensuing press attention and confusion complicates matters for Howard who is supposed to be marrying his fiance (Joan Cusack) in one week.
The above scene is Howard's attempt to be more manly using a motivational tape, which fails in spectacular fashion. It's a great example of sheer joy on screen. Kevin Kline is a fantastic actor with perfect comedic timing, as witnessed in both this film and his Oscar winning role in A Fish Called Wanda. His camp, badly suppresed actions are hilarious but the best bit is the tape. The speaker constantly calls him Cissy boy and seems to be watching his every moves. Overall it's a lovely movie - unpretentious, cute and totally hilarious. It's worth seeing just for Joan Cusack, a true comedic goddess. Thank god Film4 are repeating it a lot.
It's that time of year again!
It's just something that took 30 seconds on Paint but the sentiment is clear. Will the Academy be sensible/brave/smart enough to vote for an animated film as Best Picture of the year, the 2nd time in history? One can only hope because this truly is a masterpiece and Pixar's best so far!
Thursday, 6 November 2008
The alphabet tag.
Another day another tag. Hey, a post is a post. This one is from the lovely James Henry, in charge of Rants of a Diva.
1. Pick one film to represent each letter of the alphabet.
2. The letter "A" and the word "The" do not count as the beginning of a film's title, unless the film is simply titled A or The, and I don't know of any films with those titles.
3. Return of the Jedi belongs under "R," not "S" as in Star Wars Episode IV: Return of the Jedi. This rule applies to all films in the original Star Wars trilogy; all that followed start with "S." Similarly, Raiders of the Lost Ark belongs under "R," not "I" as in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Conversely, all films in the LOTR series belong under "L" and all films in the Chronicles of Narnia series belong under "C," as that's what those filmmakers called their films from the start. In other words, movies are stuck with the titles their owners gave them at the time of their theatrical release. Use your better judgement to apply the above rule to any series/films not mentioned.4. Films that start with a number are filed under the first letter of their number's word. 12 Monkeys would be filed under "T."5. Link back to Blog Cabins in your post so that I can eventually type "alphabet meme" into Google and come up #1, then make a post where I declare that I am the King of Google.6. If you're selected, you have to then select 5 more people.
1. Pick one film to represent each letter of the alphabet.
2. The letter "A" and the word "The" do not count as the beginning of a film's title, unless the film is simply titled A or The, and I don't know of any films with those titles.
3. Return of the Jedi belongs under "R," not "S" as in Star Wars Episode IV: Return of the Jedi. This rule applies to all films in the original Star Wars trilogy; all that followed start with "S." Similarly, Raiders of the Lost Ark belongs under "R," not "I" as in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Conversely, all films in the LOTR series belong under "L" and all films in the Chronicles of Narnia series belong under "C," as that's what those filmmakers called their films from the start. In other words, movies are stuck with the titles their owners gave them at the time of their theatrical release. Use your better judgement to apply the above rule to any series/films not mentioned.4. Films that start with a number are filed under the first letter of their number's word. 12 Monkeys would be filed under "T."5. Link back to Blog Cabins in your post so that I can eventually type "alphabet meme" into Google and come up #1, then make a post where I declare that I am the King of Google.6. If you're selected, you have to then select 5 more people.
American Psycho
Blues Brothers
Closer
Dogville
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
From Dusk Till Dawn
Gladiator
Hilary and Jackie
In The Bedroom
Jude
Kill Bill Volume 1
Loves Labours Lost
Mulholland Drive
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Othello
Princess Mononoke
Quills
Requiem for a Dream
Some Like It Hot
Tuck Everlasting
U-Turn
V For Vendetta
We Own The Night
X Men
Y Tu Mama Tambien
Zodiac
I admit I was scrambling for films to put in at some points, my brain just completely deserted me tonight. That's what university does to you - exercises those brain cells them spits on them! Open tag again, go nuts y'all!
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Love tag!
Man, feels like I haven't done one of these in ages! I was tagged by JustAGirl.
1. If your lover betrayed you, what would your reaction be?
Angry, betrayed, confused, like being stabbed in the face. It would horrify and devastate me.
2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
For all the people I care about to be happy.
3. "Money can't buy [you] love." True or false?
Of course it's true, The Beatles sang about it so it must be! If you believe this then you're disturbed. Or use a mail order bride service.
4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
Well, after I'd recovered from the shock and fainting, I'd have to give most of it to charity. I couldn't have all that money. I'd make sure that my family was taken care of for life and I'd fund research into cures for AIDS and cancer, and I'd also buy my own theatre.
5. Will you fall in love with your best friend?
Well since they're both girls, it's highly unlikely!
6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
Being loved, it's so indescribably wonderful.
7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
As long as is needed. But I don't think it's impossible to live without love.
8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
I wouldn't do anything. I wouldn't destroy someone else's happiness for my own selfish reasons. I just wouldn't have the heart to do something like that. Cheaters aren't attractive.
9. If you'd like to act with someone, who will it be?
Erm I don't really understand the question. Is it who would I like to act with, like in a film? Well since my favourite actor decided to quit before I had the chance to direct him in anything, I'll say Kate Winslet and Kenneth Branagh. They're both great actors, very down-to-earth and funny people and make interesting choices with their careers.
10. What takes you down the fastest?
Discrimination, bigotry, spite, anger, ignorance.
11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
Happy, in a job I love, with people I care about also happy.
12. What’s your fear?
Losing control of my life. The people I love being in pain.
13. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
JAG? She keeps her identity secret but that doesn't hide her sheer loveliness. She's always got a kind word to say, even to total strangers like me. Her blog is always interesting and full of selfless things and little observations about the world. She has great tastes in books and movies. The people who know her in the real world are lucky to have her.
14. Would you rather be single and rich or married but poor?
Married but poor. But money does help things get done in this world. Can I be well off and happy? Actually, being single isn't a bad thing. You can be satisfied with life when it's just you. It just means you don't have anyone to share things with. Damn, tough question.
15. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
"Don't end that dream now!"
16. Would you give all in a relationship?
Relationships aren't a one way street. If I was to give my all, he would need to as well. But it would have to be healthy and both of us would need independance and boundaries.
17. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
Is that possible? Tough question. I don't know because I'm not sure if falling for two people would happen to me. If in this hypothetical situation it did happen, I would seriously need to think about which guy was the one for me. But it wouldn't exactly be a walk in the park.
18. Would you forgive and forget, no matter how horrible a thing someone has done?
It depends on what happened, some things are beyong "Forgive and forget."
19. Do you prefer being single or having a relationship?
They're both fine in their own ways.
20. Tag 6 people.
Open tag everybody!
1. If your lover betrayed you, what would your reaction be?
Angry, betrayed, confused, like being stabbed in the face. It would horrify and devastate me.
2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
For all the people I care about to be happy.
3. "Money can't buy [you] love." True or false?
Of course it's true, The Beatles sang about it so it must be! If you believe this then you're disturbed. Or use a mail order bride service.
4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
Well, after I'd recovered from the shock and fainting, I'd have to give most of it to charity. I couldn't have all that money. I'd make sure that my family was taken care of for life and I'd fund research into cures for AIDS and cancer, and I'd also buy my own theatre.
5. Will you fall in love with your best friend?
Well since they're both girls, it's highly unlikely!
6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
Being loved, it's so indescribably wonderful.
7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
As long as is needed. But I don't think it's impossible to live without love.
8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
I wouldn't do anything. I wouldn't destroy someone else's happiness for my own selfish reasons. I just wouldn't have the heart to do something like that. Cheaters aren't attractive.
9. If you'd like to act with someone, who will it be?
Erm I don't really understand the question. Is it who would I like to act with, like in a film? Well since my favourite actor decided to quit before I had the chance to direct him in anything, I'll say Kate Winslet and Kenneth Branagh. They're both great actors, very down-to-earth and funny people and make interesting choices with their careers.
10. What takes you down the fastest?
Discrimination, bigotry, spite, anger, ignorance.
11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
Happy, in a job I love, with people I care about also happy.
12. What’s your fear?
Losing control of my life. The people I love being in pain.
13. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
JAG? She keeps her identity secret but that doesn't hide her sheer loveliness. She's always got a kind word to say, even to total strangers like me. Her blog is always interesting and full of selfless things and little observations about the world. She has great tastes in books and movies. The people who know her in the real world are lucky to have her.
14. Would you rather be single and rich or married but poor?
Married but poor. But money does help things get done in this world. Can I be well off and happy? Actually, being single isn't a bad thing. You can be satisfied with life when it's just you. It just means you don't have anyone to share things with. Damn, tough question.
15. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
"Don't end that dream now!"
16. Would you give all in a relationship?
Relationships aren't a one way street. If I was to give my all, he would need to as well. But it would have to be healthy and both of us would need independance and boundaries.
17. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
Is that possible? Tough question. I don't know because I'm not sure if falling for two people would happen to me. If in this hypothetical situation it did happen, I would seriously need to think about which guy was the one for me. But it wouldn't exactly be a walk in the park.
18. Would you forgive and forget, no matter how horrible a thing someone has done?
It depends on what happened, some things are beyong "Forgive and forget."
19. Do you prefer being single or having a relationship?
They're both fine in their own ways.
20. Tag 6 people.
Open tag everybody!
Saturday, 1 November 2008
Say it ain't so!
Joaquin Phoenix to quit acting!
Of course i'm shocked and devastated but even me with the rose tinted glasses noticed he wasn't looking very happy lately. He's going to concentrate on music instead, he's been cutting an album with the guy from the Charlatans apparently. So I wish good luck to him, and I hope he is happy with his life now. At least I'll have another medium to perv over him!
Of course i'm shocked and devastated but even me with the rose tinted glasses noticed he wasn't looking very happy lately. He's going to concentrate on music instead, he's been cutting an album with the guy from the Charlatans apparently. So I wish good luck to him, and I hope he is happy with his life now. At least I'll have another medium to perv over him!
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