Over the past week or so, I've seen 3 movies: Slumdog Millionaire, The Tales of Despereaux, and Milk. I have to confess that I cried (reasonably hard) at all 3 of them. I am, and have always been, a crier. It doesn't take much to get the water works going, but let me present my arguments for tears in all 3 movies, very briefly, and without giving away any plot for those readers who have not yet seen the movies...
- Slumdog Millionaire - There is a lovestory arc here that will tear out your heart and shred it to pieces.
- The Tales of Despereaux - "I'm not a mouse - I am a gentleman." Just a little guy, trying to make it in an oh-so-jaded world, along with his less-than-perfect companion the rat. And the tears fell...
- Milk - Don't even get me started. Many of those who I hold nearest and dearest are gay, and this one just hit WAY too close to home with Prop 8 and everything in recent memory. Honestly, it broke my heart. I left the theater feeling like someone had ripped out my heart and spirited it away somewhere awful. Great way to start the holidays, huh?
Anyway - the tears were further compounded by the fact that I saw Slumdog and Milk solo. That's really okay for me - going to the movies alone is really one of my guiltiest pleasures. I think, however, I need to stop seeing such lofty movies by myself, and I need to stick to schtick like Bolt. You'd think that I learned my lesson seeing The Duchess solo at the Coolidge, but I suppose I am a masochist.
Happy Christmas Eve! My godfather makes pasta sauce with lobster and shrimp and pasta from scratch for the occasion, so I think you should all be pretty jealous.
xoxo -
KK
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The Slanket
Dear readers, it is the glorious resurrection of our old friend OMFG Musings.
It is I, Ktown, here to discuss my #1 heart's desire this holiday season: The Slanket.
The Slanket (see http://www.theslanket.com) is a mythical fleece creation - a blanket - with SLEEVES! I am in love with said product. Shmi, on the other hand, does not believe I need a Slanket. She says it is merely a blanket. So what do you say - is The Slanket more than just a blanket?
It is I, Ktown, here to discuss my #1 heart's desire this holiday season: The Slanket.
The Slanket (see http://www.theslanket.com) is a mythical fleece creation - a blanket - with SLEEVES! I am in love with said product. Shmi, on the other hand, does not believe I need a Slanket. She says it is merely a blanket. So what do you say - is The Slanket more than just a blanket?
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