Growing a new baby and the subsequent arrival of said new baby has translated to me watching a lot of shows at night. It just happens. So here are a couple of recommendations from me to you, a person who may or may not be looking for recommendations. Not all of them are TV shows, just to illustrate that I do other things...(...but most of them are TV shows.)
LUTHER: This has been on my to-watch list for a couple years and I finally put it on one day. I'm so glad I did! I'm also glad that after the first episode I convinced Drew to watch it with me because not only is it good, it also freaked me right out. If you are in the mood for a dark and dreary London cop drama, with lots of murder and suspense (as well as Idris Elba AKA Cancellor of the Apocalypse), this is for you.
DAREDEVIL: More dark and dreary murder and mayhem (the fact that I enjoy dark things with murder and mayhem so much will come as no surprise to some people). In news that will surprise no one, this is WAY better than the movie from some years ago. This wasn't perfect, but since I prefer my superheroes darker, this appealed to me. Charlie Cox as the lead was the best part (and his hair is so much better than in Stardust).
PARKS AND RECREATION: Have I watched this entire series twice since baby was born? MAYBE. I love it, I just love it. I love this show like Leslie loves waffles. I feel like it changed my life, which is rather hyperbolic of me to say and really, I'm not even sure what I mean by that, but that's the sentiment that keeps coming to mind. I wish Amy Poehler were actually Leslie Knope and I wish she were my friend.
THE BIG YEAR: I caught the last half hour of this movie on TV a while ago, and it intrigued me so I watched the whole thing. It was so delightful! I didn't expect much based on the cast, to be honest, but I enjoyed it start to finish. On a related note, I just finished the book it's based on (it's a true story) and recommend that as well.
SONG OF THE SEA: Beautiful little movie. It reminded me of The Scorpio Races--not because of the story or characters (AT ALL), but because of the atmosphere, which was my favorite part of that book anyway. Anyway, beautiful charming movie.
JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL: I love this book so much. I'm reading it for the fourth time and I am loving every single page. At nearly 800 pages it is certainly a time investment, but it is worth it. And why am I rereading it? Welllllll.....
JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL: ...it's a miniseries on BBC America! There are a few episodes left, and while I question some of the makers' decisions, overall I am loving it. I've been wanting to reread the book and after the first episode I couldn't help myself any longer.
And there you have it, lots of things to watch and to read and to love.
(But seriously, don't watch Luther alone at night.)
(But it's good!)
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
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Friday, September 27, 2013
My Cousin Rachel: The Movie in my Head
I am currently reading Daphne du Maurier's My Cousin Rachel for the manyth time. I love this book! But I digress. Sort of. Anyway, for many years now I have had a movie cast in my head for this book. It is not a practical sort of cast by any means, but I invariably picture the characters like so when I read it.
Philip: I have always dearly, dearly loved the idea of Ioan Gruffudd as Philip. Maybe because he played another Philip (in Great Expectations) but mostly because in his younger days he was just perfect for the part!
(Also, remember how great Horatio Hornblower was? Remember when A&E did awesome miniseries instead of a million reality shows ending with the word "wars"?)
As for Ambrose, I could never quite picture him for some reason. Or maybe I never bothered to, since Philip was his doppelganger. So hey, maybe Ioan Gruffudd could play him now that he's older!
(Even though he totally looks the same. Did anyone else watch Ringer? No? Just me? Okay.)
As for Rachel, I always pictured Olivia de Havilland. I'm not sure why, since I really only knew her from my one viewing of Gone with the Wind, but she just had the right look. And here I must say my casting was spot on because I found out later she did play Rachel in the 1952 (so so) movie. In fact, here she is as Rachel:
No imagination required!
As for Philip's godfather/guardian Nick Kendall, well, I cannot explain this, but here is who I have always pictured:
No, not Sandra Bullock, but Saul from While You Were Sleeping. Not the actor, Jack Warden, but Saul. I guess godfathers=Saul, always. Sometimes I even read his dialogue with his voice, which is...interesting.
Here my casting kind of veers off the rails of feasibility, but they are great picks nonetheless! Like Rainaldi:
Yes, the asylum owner in Beauty and the Beast. Did you know he has a name? It's Monsieur D'Arque. Yuk yuk yuk.
(I also sometimes picture the Vulture, from Spiderman, which makes...more...sense?
Or less. Maybe less.)
And Seecombe, the faithful steward? How about Edgar from The Aristocats:
In looks only of course!
Also, I imagine Louise like Suzanne from The Scarlet Pimpernel but alas, no picture was to be found. You would think I might picture Louise from that movie, but I always liked Suzanne better. So there!
Maybe one day when reality and time fold in on themselves it will be possible to make a movie with all of these players. Until that day I will keep reading and writing rambling blogposts about it.
(PS: It goes without saying that I heartily recommend this book to everyone, regardless of whether it is their taste or not [Sarah]. So read it [Marcue]! And love it, as I love it.)
Philip: I have always dearly, dearly loved the idea of Ioan Gruffudd as Philip. Maybe because he played another Philip (in Great Expectations) but mostly because in his younger days he was just perfect for the part!
(Also, remember how great Horatio Hornblower was? Remember when A&E did awesome miniseries instead of a million reality shows ending with the word "wars"?)
As for Ambrose, I could never quite picture him for some reason. Or maybe I never bothered to, since Philip was his doppelganger. So hey, maybe Ioan Gruffudd could play him now that he's older!
(Even though he totally looks the same. Did anyone else watch Ringer? No? Just me? Okay.)
As for Rachel, I always pictured Olivia de Havilland. I'm not sure why, since I really only knew her from my one viewing of Gone with the Wind, but she just had the right look. And here I must say my casting was spot on because I found out later she did play Rachel in the 1952 (so so) movie. In fact, here she is as Rachel:
No imagination required!
As for Philip's godfather/guardian Nick Kendall, well, I cannot explain this, but here is who I have always pictured:
Here my casting kind of veers off the rails of feasibility, but they are great picks nonetheless! Like Rainaldi:
(I also sometimes picture the Vulture, from Spiderman, which makes...more...sense?
And Seecombe, the faithful steward? How about Edgar from The Aristocats:
In looks only of course!
Also, I imagine Louise like Suzanne from The Scarlet Pimpernel but alas, no picture was to be found. You would think I might picture Louise from that movie, but I always liked Suzanne better. So there!
Maybe one day when reality and time fold in on themselves it will be possible to make a movie with all of these players. Until that day I will keep reading and writing rambling blogposts about it.
(PS: It goes without saying that I heartily recommend this book to everyone, regardless of whether it is their taste or not [Sarah]. So read it [Marcue]! And love it, as I love it.)
Friday, June 07, 2013
By the Hardy Book
(Previously on By the Book: Austen, Dickens)
Thomas Hardy is not quite as universally appreciated as Jane Austen or Charles Dickens. I think in general people are either hot or cold about his work as it is often on the, well, depressing side. Personally I enjoy a good piece of tragic tragedy of tragicness so Thomas Hardy and I get along just fine.
Under the Greenwood Tree: Also known as the only cheerful Thomas Hardy novel. The 2005 Masterpiece adaptation is equally cheerful, though I confess it is also not very memorable in my opinion. It needs more tragedy!
Cast cross over: Keeley Hawes
Far from the Madding Crowd: In this case, I think the older version from 1967 is the best version so far. The 1998 version is all right, but I think it's a little miscast, especially Bathsheba (kind of a problem). Apparently, there's a new one coming in 2014 so we'll see how that turns out.
1998 cast cross over: Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Firth
The Return of the Native: There's only one version from 1994, made by Hallmark of allpeople companies. It has some made-for-tv-ness, but it's pretty good all around. Catherine Zeta-Jones is a good fit for a Hardy woman.
Cast cross over: Steven Mackintosh
The Mayor of Casterbridge: This is one of my favorites of Hardy's novels and I very much like the 2003 miniseries as well. The cast is great, especially Ciaran Hinds, and it's very faithful to the book. Such tragedy! Alas.
Cast cross over: Ciaran Hinds, Polly Walker, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, David Bradley, James Purefoy
HP Bonus: David Bradley
Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Talk about tragedy! Poor Tess. Anyway, this is another of my favorite Hardy books, and there are actually a few adaptations out in the world as well. There was a movie made by Roman Polanski in 1979 that I find a little dull, though it's a faithful adaptation. My favorite is the TV version from 1998, which is faithful and also has the best cast out of all of them. Masterpiece did one in 2008 but I found it underwhelming through and through (though I guess it gets some kind of points for featuring two different Mariuses).
1998 cast cross over: Justine Waddell, Oliver Milburn
Jude the Obscure: Alas, poor Jude, he has no good film adaptation. There's a miniseries from 1971 which is, well, exactly what you'd expect from the 70s, plus a surprising amount of nakedness (that Sue just won't be contained!). There was also a theatrical version made in 1996, but I'm sorry to say it's not very good either (and also features much nakedness). Not only does it cut all kinds of plot, the cast is distractingly wrong. Have I already said alas?
So, like I said, Thomas Hardy does not seem to have the same appreciation as Austen or Dickens--at least judging by the quality (and number) of adaptations. Maybe one day we'll get a good Jude and we will all be weeping in the corner by the end of it.
Thomas Hardy is not quite as universally appreciated as Jane Austen or Charles Dickens. I think in general people are either hot or cold about his work as it is often on the, well, depressing side. Personally I enjoy a good piece of tragic tragedy of tragicness so Thomas Hardy and I get along just fine.
Under the Greenwood Tree: Also known as the only cheerful Thomas Hardy novel. The 2005 Masterpiece adaptation is equally cheerful, though I confess it is also not very memorable in my opinion. It needs more tragedy!
Cast cross over: Keeley Hawes
Far from the Madding Crowd: In this case, I think the older version from 1967 is the best version so far. The 1998 version is all right, but I think it's a little miscast, especially Bathsheba (kind of a problem). Apparently, there's a new one coming in 2014 so we'll see how that turns out.
1998 cast cross over: Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Firth
The Return of the Native: There's only one version from 1994, made by Hallmark of all
Cast cross over: Steven Mackintosh
The Mayor of Casterbridge: This is one of my favorites of Hardy's novels and I very much like the 2003 miniseries as well. The cast is great, especially Ciaran Hinds, and it's very faithful to the book. Such tragedy! Alas.
Cast cross over: Ciaran Hinds, Polly Walker, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, David Bradley, James Purefoy
HP Bonus: David Bradley
Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Talk about tragedy! Poor Tess. Anyway, this is another of my favorite Hardy books, and there are actually a few adaptations out in the world as well. There was a movie made by Roman Polanski in 1979 that I find a little dull, though it's a faithful adaptation. My favorite is the TV version from 1998, which is faithful and also has the best cast out of all of them. Masterpiece did one in 2008 but I found it underwhelming through and through (though I guess it gets some kind of points for featuring two different Mariuses).
1998 cast cross over: Justine Waddell, Oliver Milburn
Jude the Obscure: Alas, poor Jude, he has no good film adaptation. There's a miniseries from 1971 which is, well, exactly what you'd expect from the 70s, plus a surprising amount of nakedness (that Sue just won't be contained!). There was also a theatrical version made in 1996, but I'm sorry to say it's not very good either (and also features much nakedness). Not only does it cut all kinds of plot, the cast is distractingly wrong. Have I already said alas?
So, like I said, Thomas Hardy does not seem to have the same appreciation as Austen or Dickens--at least judging by the quality (and number) of adaptations. Maybe one day we'll get a good Jude and we will all be weeping in the corner by the end of it.
Monday, May 27, 2013
By the Dickens Book
(Previously on By the Book: Austen)
I love Charles Dickens. I haven't read all of his books (hah!) but I've loved each and every one I have read. He was a true master of the English language. Fortunately, he has been treated pretty well by the miniseries makers of the world.
Oliver Twist: I love the 1995 version. It has a good cast all around, but Andy Serkis as Bill Sikes is especially terrifying. Masterpiece did another one in 2007, which is certainly worth a watch but not superior. What isn't worth watching is the 2005 theatrical version, which bored me to tears.
1995 cast cross over: Michael Kitchen, Keira Knightley, Alun Armstrong, Sophia Myles, Andy Serkis, Robert Lindsay
2007 cast cross over: Tom Hardy, Timothy Spall, Edward Fox
HP bonus: Timothy Spall
Nicholas Nickleby: The 2002 theatrical adaptation (brought to you by the same director of Gwyneth's Emma) is my favorite. It has the same liveliness of Emma and a fun cast. The miniseries version of 2001 is also a good one, but not as much fun. Frankly, I have trouble remembering it, but I've only seen it once.
2002 cast cross over: Romola Garai, Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Alan Cumming, Edward Fox, Sophie Thompson, Jamie Bell, Tom Courtenay, Philip Davis
2001 cast cross over: Sophia Myles, Charles Dance, Pam Ferris, Tom Hollander
HP Bonuses: Timothy Spall, Sophie Thompson, Pam Ferris
David Copperfield: Masterpiece's 1999 version is all you need. A bonus is that it features a wee Daniel Radcliffe in his pre-Harry Potter days. The downside is that the adult David is, um, well. Not cute. I admit I've always been curious about the 2000 version that features Anthony Andrews and, I hear, significant plot changes.
Cast cross over: Alun Armstrong, Emilia Fox, Pauline Quirke, Imelda Staunton, Cherie Lunghi, Ian McNeice, Oliver Milburn, Harry Lloyd
HP Bonus: Imelda Staunton, Maggie Smith, Zoë Wanamaker, Daniel Radcliffe, Dawn French
*Gandalf Bonus
Bleak House: Bleak House!!!!!! The 2005 version is my favorite miniseries of all--it's intricate, dramatic and rather gloomy, while still having its moments of humor and, naturally, a vast array of interesting characters. Also, I must say that Gillian Anderson is glorious in it. Glorious! Also, Guppy. (And seriously, how crazy is it that the cast features Dana Scully and Wedge Antilles??)
Cast cross over: EVERYONE. Including: Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, Carey Mulligan, Charles Dance, Burn Gorman, Nathaniel Parker, Gillian Anderson, Philip Davis, Alun Armstrong, Joanna David
HP Bonus: Richard Griffiths
Little Dorrit: I'm not super into Little Dorrit, but I never turn down a good Dickens adaptation. The 2008 is a very good one, even if the story doesn't hook me as much as his others.
Cast cross over: Matthew MacFadyen, Tom Courtenay, Alun Armstrong, Andy Serkis, Bill Patersen, Pam Ferris, Georgia King, Anton Lesser
HP Bonus: Pam Ferris
A Tale of Two Cities: The miniseries from 1989 is one of my favorites. Although, really, there's not many to choose from. Even though it's a little dated and Sydney and Charles really look nothing alike, it's still pretty much perfect. Of course it helps that the source material is excellent.
Great Expectations: I love the 1999 Masterpiece version. It has a great cast and I love the look of it--it's kind of sparse and lonely looking. The more recent Masterpiece version from 2011 is all right, but I think the only thing to really recommend it is Gillian Anderson as Ms. Havisham. Disney also did a version in 1989 that is worth watching also. I'm looking forward to the 2012 movie, which gets huge HP bonus points.
1989 cast cross over: Anthony Calf
1999 cast cross over: Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Daniel Evans, Lesley Sharp, Clive Russell
*Emperor Palpatine bonus
2011 cast cross over: Gillian Anderson, David Suchet, Harry Lloyd
Our Mutual Friend: The version from 1999 is kind of a lesser-known gem. It has a fantastic cast, as well as the web of a plot that Dickens does better than anyone. Plus you will learn so much about dust heaps! :D
Cast cross over: Paul McGann, Keeley Hawes, Peter Vaughn, Pam Ferris, Timothy Spall, Anthony Calf, Steven Mackintosh, David Morrissey*
HP Bonus: Pam Ferris, David Bradley
*His role is the reason I can never think well of him as Col. Brandon in Sense and Sensibility. *recoils*
Misc.: My preferred A Christmas Carol (the runner up is, um, Mickey's Christmas Carol), and there have been good adaptations of The Old Curiosity Shop and the unfinished Mystery of Edwin Drood recently as well.
I love Charles Dickens. I haven't read all of his books (hah!) but I've loved each and every one I have read. He was a true master of the English language. Fortunately, he has been treated pretty well by the miniseries makers of the world.
Oliver Twist: I love the 1995 version. It has a good cast all around, but Andy Serkis as Bill Sikes is especially terrifying. Masterpiece did another one in 2007, which is certainly worth a watch but not superior. What isn't worth watching is the 2005 theatrical version, which bored me to tears.
1995 cast cross over: Michael Kitchen, Keira Knightley, Alun Armstrong, Sophia Myles, Andy Serkis, Robert Lindsay
2007 cast cross over: Tom Hardy, Timothy Spall, Edward Fox
HP bonus: Timothy Spall
Nicholas Nickleby: The 2002 theatrical adaptation (brought to you by the same director of Gwyneth's Emma) is my favorite. It has the same liveliness of Emma and a fun cast. The miniseries version of 2001 is also a good one, but not as much fun. Frankly, I have trouble remembering it, but I've only seen it once.
2002 cast cross over: Romola Garai, Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Alan Cumming, Edward Fox, Sophie Thompson, Jamie Bell, Tom Courtenay, Philip Davis
2001 cast cross over: Sophia Myles, Charles Dance, Pam Ferris, Tom Hollander
HP Bonuses: Timothy Spall, Sophie Thompson, Pam Ferris
David Copperfield: Masterpiece's 1999 version is all you need. A bonus is that it features a wee Daniel Radcliffe in his pre-Harry Potter days. The downside is that the adult David is, um, well. Not cute. I admit I've always been curious about the 2000 version that features Anthony Andrews and, I hear, significant plot changes.
Cast cross over: Alun Armstrong, Emilia Fox, Pauline Quirke, Imelda Staunton, Cherie Lunghi, Ian McNeice, Oliver Milburn, Harry Lloyd
HP Bonus: Imelda Staunton, Maggie Smith, Zoë Wanamaker, Daniel Radcliffe, Dawn French
*Gandalf Bonus
Bleak House: Bleak House!!!!!! The 2005 version is my favorite miniseries of all--it's intricate, dramatic and rather gloomy, while still having its moments of humor and, naturally, a vast array of interesting characters. Also, I must say that Gillian Anderson is glorious in it. Glorious! Also, Guppy. (And seriously, how crazy is it that the cast features Dana Scully and Wedge Antilles??)
Cast cross over: EVERYONE. Including: Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, Carey Mulligan, Charles Dance, Burn Gorman, Nathaniel Parker, Gillian Anderson, Philip Davis, Alun Armstrong, Joanna David
HP Bonus: Richard Griffiths
Little Dorrit: I'm not super into Little Dorrit, but I never turn down a good Dickens adaptation. The 2008 is a very good one, even if the story doesn't hook me as much as his others.
Cast cross over: Matthew MacFadyen, Tom Courtenay, Alun Armstrong, Andy Serkis, Bill Patersen, Pam Ferris, Georgia King, Anton Lesser
HP Bonus: Pam Ferris
A Tale of Two Cities: The miniseries from 1989 is one of my favorites. Although, really, there's not many to choose from. Even though it's a little dated and Sydney and Charles really look nothing alike, it's still pretty much perfect. Of course it helps that the source material is excellent.
Great Expectations: I love the 1999 Masterpiece version. It has a great cast and I love the look of it--it's kind of sparse and lonely looking. The more recent Masterpiece version from 2011 is all right, but I think the only thing to really recommend it is Gillian Anderson as Ms. Havisham. Disney also did a version in 1989 that is worth watching also. I'm looking forward to the 2012 movie, which gets huge HP bonus points.
1989 cast cross over: Anthony Calf
1999 cast cross over: Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Daniel Evans, Lesley Sharp, Clive Russell
*Emperor Palpatine bonus
2011 cast cross over: Gillian Anderson, David Suchet, Harry Lloyd
Our Mutual Friend: The version from 1999 is kind of a lesser-known gem. It has a fantastic cast, as well as the web of a plot that Dickens does better than anyone. Plus you will learn so much about dust heaps! :D
Cast cross over: Paul McGann, Keeley Hawes, Peter Vaughn, Pam Ferris, Timothy Spall, Anthony Calf, Steven Mackintosh, David Morrissey*
HP Bonus: Pam Ferris, David Bradley
*His role is the reason I can never think well of him as Col. Brandon in Sense and Sensibility. *recoils*
Misc.: My preferred A Christmas Carol (the runner up is, um, Mickey's Christmas Carol), and there have been good adaptations of The Old Curiosity Shop and the unfinished Mystery of Edwin Drood recently as well.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By the Austen Book
Growing up, we watched a lot of miniseries--or at least a couple different ones many times, often while working on sewing projects. So maybe my return to sewing is to blame for my recent rewatching of a number of miniseries and, consequently, this post. Which is all about miniseries and which ones I think are best. And here my opinion is law!
Originally I thought I could somehow include all the titles in one blog post, but that soon went out of the window--there are so many! So I'm starting with Jane Austen. If we're being technical, not all of these are miniseries--some are theatrical--but I'm going to lump them all together. I also noted any cast members that reappear in the lists, just for fun (it's by no means exhaustive). What's the point of watching a British miniseries if you don't spend half the time recognizing the cast from other miniseries? There are also bonus points for featuring members of the Harry Potter cast. Just because.
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Sense & Sensibility: I think Emma Thompson's 1995 adaptation is clearly the best version. It has such a wonderful cast and great wit. Naturally some things from the book were sacrificed for time, but this one gets the spirit of the thing. (Even if all the cast is totally too old.)
Cast cross over: Robert Hardy, Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Spriggs, Gemma Jones
HP Bonus: Robert Hardy, Imelda Staunton, Emma Thompson, Elizabeth Spriggs, Alan Rickman, Gemma Jones
The 2008 PBS miniseries is, for me, kind of uninspired. But I do think it's worth watching at least once, if only because it includes some elements the other leaves out (like Miss Steele, who was one of my favorite parts of the book). And if you're one of those Downton people, there's plenty of Dan Stevens.
Pride & Prejudice: We all know the 1995 version is the king here (even though the cast is too old).
I grew up watching the 1980 version, and if the soap opera effect of that era weren't so distracting now, I would probably still find it pretty enjoyable. As for the 2005 movie, I think it's also a great adaptation, especially for a shortened version (and the cast is all the right age!). Each of these version offers something a little different, particularly in the interpretations of Mr. Darcy. Of course, if you're going for something less literary, there's always Bride and Prejudice and the Mormony version as well. I suppose I should mention the 1940 version, but only to say that I don't really care about it...hah.
1995 cast cross over: Anthony Calf, Crispin Bonham Carter, Emilia Fox, Joanna David
1980 cast cross over: David Rintoul
2005 cast cross over: Matthew MacFadyen, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Tom Hollander
Mansfield Park: I have never really been into this story for some reason, and it's her only book I've never read. Of the two versions I've seen, I suppose I prefer the 1999 theatrical one, but I'm sure the 2007 miniseries is more complete.
1999 cast cross over: James Purefoy, Justine Waddell, Amelia Warner, Hugh Bonneville, Sophia Myles, Jonny Lee Miller
Emma: I love the 1996 Gwyneth Paltrow version best, by far. It's ever so pretty and funny and I want all of her dresses. The cast is so lively, and did I mention it's pretty?
The TV version with Kate Beckinsale (also 1996) is probably more accurate (ie, less pretty), but I've never loved it. The 2009 version with Romola Garai is a longer alternative I say, but really, all you need is Gwyneth.
1996 cast cross over: Sophie Thompson, Polly Walker, Juliet Stevenson, Alan Cumming, Jeremy Northam
1996 cast cross over: Samantha Morton
2009 cast cross over: Romola Garai, Michael Gambon, Jonny Lee Miller, Jodhi May
HP Bonus: Michael Gambon
Northanger Abbey: The latest version from 2007 is kind of the winner by default, but it's enjoyable. The one from 1987 is kind of a hoot though, if only for its soundtrack that features saxophones.
2007 cast cross over: Carey Mulligan
1987 cast cross over: Robert Hardy
HP Bonus: Robert Hardy
Persuasion: The 1995 version is pretty much perfect, I say. It's dim and quiet, which suits the book so well. I know the 2007 adaptation is pretty popular, but I just don't care for it that much. It's not bad by any means, but I don't love the cast.
1995 cast cross over: Ciaran Hinds, Samuel West, Sophie Thompson, Amanda Root
HP Bonus: Fiona Shaw, Sophie Thompson
Originally I thought I could somehow include all the titles in one blog post, but that soon went out of the window--there are so many! So I'm starting with Jane Austen. If we're being technical, not all of these are miniseries--some are theatrical--but I'm going to lump them all together. I also noted any cast members that reappear in the lists, just for fun (it's by no means exhaustive). What's the point of watching a British miniseries if you don't spend half the time recognizing the cast from other miniseries? There are also bonus points for featuring members of the Harry Potter cast. Just because.
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Sense & Sensibility: I think Emma Thompson's 1995 adaptation is clearly the best version. It has such a wonderful cast and great wit. Naturally some things from the book were sacrificed for time, but this one gets the spirit of the thing. (Even if all the cast is totally too old.)
Cast cross over: Robert Hardy, Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Spriggs, Gemma Jones
HP Bonus: Robert Hardy, Imelda Staunton, Emma Thompson, Elizabeth Spriggs, Alan Rickman, Gemma Jones
The 2008 PBS miniseries is, for me, kind of uninspired. But I do think it's worth watching at least once, if only because it includes some elements the other leaves out (like Miss Steele, who was one of my favorite parts of the book). And if you're one of those Downton people, there's plenty of Dan Stevens.
Pride & Prejudice: We all know the 1995 version is the king here (even though the cast is too old).
I grew up watching the 1980 version, and if the soap opera effect of that era weren't so distracting now, I would probably still find it pretty enjoyable. As for the 2005 movie, I think it's also a great adaptation, especially for a shortened version (and the cast is all the right age!). Each of these version offers something a little different, particularly in the interpretations of Mr. Darcy. Of course, if you're going for something less literary, there's always Bride and Prejudice and the Mormony version as well. I suppose I should mention the 1940 version, but only to say that I don't really care about it...hah.
1995 cast cross over: Anthony Calf, Crispin Bonham Carter, Emilia Fox, Joanna David
1980 cast cross over: David Rintoul
2005 cast cross over: Matthew MacFadyen, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Tom Hollander
Mansfield Park: I have never really been into this story for some reason, and it's her only book I've never read. Of the two versions I've seen, I suppose I prefer the 1999 theatrical one, but I'm sure the 2007 miniseries is more complete.
1999 cast cross over: James Purefoy, Justine Waddell, Amelia Warner, Hugh Bonneville, Sophia Myles, Jonny Lee Miller
Emma: I love the 1996 Gwyneth Paltrow version best, by far. It's ever so pretty and funny and I want all of her dresses. The cast is so lively, and did I mention it's pretty?
The TV version with Kate Beckinsale (also 1996) is probably more accurate (ie, less pretty), but I've never loved it. The 2009 version with Romola Garai is a longer alternative I say, but really, all you need is Gwyneth.
1996 cast cross over: Sophie Thompson, Polly Walker, Juliet Stevenson, Alan Cumming, Jeremy Northam
1996 cast cross over: Samantha Morton
2009 cast cross over: Romola Garai, Michael Gambon, Jonny Lee Miller, Jodhi May
HP Bonus: Michael Gambon
Northanger Abbey: The latest version from 2007 is kind of the winner by default, but it's enjoyable. The one from 1987 is kind of a hoot though, if only for its soundtrack that features saxophones.
2007 cast cross over: Carey Mulligan
1987 cast cross over: Robert Hardy
HP Bonus: Robert Hardy
Persuasion: The 1995 version is pretty much perfect, I say. It's dim and quiet, which suits the book so well. I know the 2007 adaptation is pretty popular, but I just don't care for it that much. It's not bad by any means, but I don't love the cast.
1995 cast cross over: Ciaran Hinds, Samuel West, Sophie Thompson, Amanda Root
HP Bonus: Fiona Shaw, Sophie Thompson
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Awesome Things, or, In Which I Ramble About Stuff
Have you ever been sitting in a public place and suddenly heard a sound like a tiny Godzilla cry? That happened to me, just this very minute. I'm going to take it as a sign that this blog post will be as epic as a gigantic reptile creature bent on massive destruction.
I like making lists. I also like other stuff. Sometimes these likes come together and I write a blog post dedicated solely to things I am currently liking a lot. That's what this post is! It has no other purpose.
(Did anyone else read that last line with Aragorn's voice? "It has no other master.")
Here's stuff I like lately:
The Amazing Spider-man! I feel I should declare my love for it publicly, since people keep not believing me when I say it's my favorite movie of 2012 and I want to watch it everyday and I want to put Andrew Garfield in my pocket. I (completely unexpectedly) loved it! It's true. It's true, I swear!
Strangeland! I want to put this in my pocket next to Andrew Garfield. He can keep pressing play for me.
Veronica Mars! We just finished watching it recently (Drewbles had never seen) and every time I rewatch it I love it all over again. And hey, Veronica would probably actually fit in my pocket too. Two words: huevos rancheros.
Sherlock! Need more be said? I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of season 2 uponst my doorstep.
(We watched the second Sherlock Holmes movie the other day...I spent most of it killing Mephisto in Diablo II. Need more be said?)
Summer! I know summer has its sweaty inconveniences, but overall I think it has a lot of fun things to offer and this has been a great summer so far, full of fun and new things. That said, I am very glad we have air conditioning--and a hearty supply of otter pops to keep Drewbles going.
Last and by no means least, is this beautiful thing:
Look at it big! Giggle and flail over the anticipation! Then put something awesome in your pocket.
I like making lists. I also like other stuff. Sometimes these likes come together and I write a blog post dedicated solely to things I am currently liking a lot. That's what this post is! It has no other purpose.
(Did anyone else read that last line with Aragorn's voice? "It has no other master.")
Here's stuff I like lately:
The Amazing Spider-man! I feel I should declare my love for it publicly, since people keep not believing me when I say it's my favorite movie of 2012 and I want to watch it everyday and I want to put Andrew Garfield in my pocket. I (completely unexpectedly) loved it! It's true. It's true, I swear!
Strangeland! I want to put this in my pocket next to Andrew Garfield. He can keep pressing play for me.
Sherlock! Need more be said? I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of season 2 uponst my doorstep.
(We watched the second Sherlock Holmes movie the other day...I spent most of it killing Mephisto in Diablo II. Need more be said?)
Summer! I know summer has its sweaty inconveniences, but overall I think it has a lot of fun things to offer and this has been a great summer so far, full of fun and new things. That said, I am very glad we have air conditioning--and a hearty supply of otter pops to keep Drewbles going.
Last and by no means least, is this beautiful thing:
Look at it big! Giggle and flail over the anticipation! Then put something awesome in your pocket.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
WHAT.
Back in the day, this blog was filled with a lot of rambling about movies--what was coming out, what did best over the weekend, etc. etc. Even though it is a lot more sophisticated now, I think it is entirely appropriate to devote a whole post to this news:
Van Helsing is being rebooted. With Tom Cruise of all people!
Okay, so, Van Helsing and I have this thing where it is terrible and I love it. I mean...it's really terrible. So terrible I roll around on the floor laughing at how terrible it is. I mean, really, everything is terrible. How can Tom Cruise improve on this?? Even the poster is kind of ridiculous.
Okay, so maybe they'll turn it into, you know, a good movie or something. And yet I don't know how I could love it anymore. Too bad, so sad.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Picture This
Lately I have not been on Facebook very much. I mean, I look but I have very little to say. I don't know why this is, but since I haven't said much there, I should probably say more here, just to keep the universe on kilter. This is kind of a modgey podgey post of things that I have been liking lately, with a headline of what I would have said on Facebook about it. In other words, here are "The Facebook Posts That Might Have Been."
I want to eat these every day.
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| (Click on the picture to check out the recipe) |
I want to listen to this every day.
I want to read this...often.
I recently finished reading this for the second time (the first time was at least 10 years ago) and I just loved it. Loved it! I wanted to roll around on the floor with it clutched in my hands. Instead I wrote a review on Goodreads, but maybe I'll still do the rolling on the floor thing later.
I want to watch this soon!
I want to see this again.
Now that this is all said and done, I can get back to blogging about the really exciting things going on. Like TRON! Or as I like to say it, TRONNNNNNNNNNN.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
I'd Rather Kiss a Wookiee
Since I made mention on this blog of when Frank Frazetta died, I thought it only fair that I mention Ralph McQuarrie, who passed away on March 3rd. He was a concept artist for a number of science fiction projects, but his most notable (and first) work was for the original Star Wars trilogy. Does any of this look familiar?
You can read more about his influence in those movies via the link above, but in short, many of the designs were his, including Darth Vader and his breathing apparatus, and his concept art helped get funding from the studios to make A New Hope. He didn't work on the prequel trilogy (he was "out of steam"), but it's interesting to wonder how things might have looked with his involvement.
As a teenager, I checked out The Illustrated Star Wars Universe many times from the library, and if you're interested in Ralph McQuarrie or Star Wars, I highly recommend it. It showcases various planets in a tour guide sort of way, but of course it's worth a look just for the art. My very favorite painting in the whole book comes from the section on Alderaan. Every time I look at this painting I just want to crawl inside it and live there. Doesn't it look so warm and green and peaceful?
I think it's time to make a trip to the library.
As a teenager, I checked out The Illustrated Star Wars Universe many times from the library, and if you're interested in Ralph McQuarrie or Star Wars, I highly recommend it. It showcases various planets in a tour guide sort of way, but of course it's worth a look just for the art. My very favorite painting in the whole book comes from the section on Alderaan. Every time I look at this painting I just want to crawl inside it and live there. Doesn't it look so warm and green and peaceful?
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Do You Know Jules Verne?
Back in the days of Ye Olde 2010 I saw the new TRON movie with Drewbles and my sister at the trusty (only) movie theater of my hometown. I liked it best of our group, which was not really saying much. It looked really cool and had a lot of potential, but mostly it was kind of dull and also there was CGI Jeff Bridges to contend with. Oh well, right?
Well. Last fall I noticed it was streaming on Netflix, and I decided to give it another shot. I sometimes put on some Netflix thing to listen to at work, and that seemed as good an option as any. And then...something happened.
Confession: since October 20th of 2011 I have watched TRON nine times. Nine. Nine times. That is eight more times than any other streaming movie on Netflix. That is seven more times than any Office episode and at least six more times than any episode of the The IT Crowd.
I don't know how it happened but somewhere along the line I really liked that movie. Did it help that I was listening to it and couldn't see CGI Jeff Bridges? Perhaps. Did it help that I have an irrational fondness for Sam Flynn? Who knows. But that brings us to today--a day where TRON is no longer streaming on Netflix.
Oh, the hours that TRON and I could have spent together! Mine are bitter tears. Even though it's STILL kind of dull and has CGI Jeff Bridges, I will miss it. Here's to you, TRON, and all your inexplicable delights. We'll always have Flynn's Arcade.
And those nine times.
Well. Last fall I noticed it was streaming on Netflix, and I decided to give it another shot. I sometimes put on some Netflix thing to listen to at work, and that seemed as good an option as any. And then...something happened.
Confession: since October 20th of 2011 I have watched TRON nine times. Nine. Nine times. That is eight more times than any other streaming movie on Netflix. That is seven more times than any Office episode and at least six more times than any episode of the The IT Crowd.
I don't know how it happened but somewhere along the line I really liked that movie. Did it help that I was listening to it and couldn't see CGI Jeff Bridges? Perhaps. Did it help that I have an irrational fondness for Sam Flynn? Who knows. But that brings us to today--a day where TRON is no longer streaming on Netflix.
Oh, the hours that TRON and I could have spent together! Mine are bitter tears. Even though it's STILL kind of dull and has CGI Jeff Bridges, I will miss it. Here's to you, TRON, and all your inexplicable delights. We'll always have Flynn's Arcade.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
You Just Gestured to All of Me
News that is not news: I love the movie How to Train Your Dragon. It is awesome and by far my favorite thing that Dreamworks has ever done (granted, there is not much competition for that title).
News that IS news: I learned this very morn that there's a stage/arena version of it opening down in Australia this year. And here's the thing--it looks AMAZING. Look at Hiccup and Toothless, who is an animatronic/puppet.
Amazing, right?? I thought it was some kind of Photoshop job. If you want to blow your mind further (seriously, mine was blown), you can watch a video of a nadder in action via this article. It's huge! And amazing! Did I mention it's amazing? It breathes smoke! And fire! They aren't as cute as they are in the movie, but I can't believe how real they look.
I expect John Hammond will show up with an explanation at any minute.
News that IS news: I learned this very morn that there's a stage/arena version of it opening down in Australia this year. And here's the thing--it looks AMAZING. Look at Hiccup and Toothless, who is an animatronic/puppet.
Amazing, right?? I thought it was some kind of Photoshop job. If you want to blow your mind further (seriously, mine was blown), you can watch a video of a nadder in action via this article. It's huge! And amazing! Did I mention it's amazing? It breathes smoke! And fire! They aren't as cute as they are in the movie, but I can't believe how real they look. I expect John Hammond will show up with an explanation at any minute.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Oh, Like the Week-end?
I love a three-day holiday weekend. It's really the best kind of weekend. I enjoyed this last holiday weekend so much I can't resist documenting it. It was such a satisfying combination of fun, laziness and productivity, and really, isn't that best kind of holiday weekend? Here is how we celebrated the births...lives....existence....of Presidents:
I reacquainted myself with Diablo II. I mention this first because this was an ongoing activity through the weekend. I think it's been three years or so since I played, and it was just as fun as I remembered. All that was missing was my family peeps to play with online! Wanna play, peeps?
(Look at all my dudes--skeleton dudes, skeleton mage dudes and my blood golem dude. Score.)
We saw an early bird of this movie.
(Pretty good. Someone cut Sam Worthington's hair before it becomes a true mullet.)
We ate many good foods, including this Thai coconut soup (twice), more of these chocolate cookies (much more than twice), some Poppers, pulled pork (the in-laws get credit for this one) and some random things at Sam's Club. We finished off the weekend by having grits, which are always delicious and not at all fattening. Right?
We got some books signed by this lady:
I've only read one of her books, but since most authors I read are long since dead, I thought I might as well take advantage of the opportunity to meet a living one. She was very pleasant and not uppity at all, though some people are disgruntled by her dislike of Tangled.
I finally started running again on Saturday. I was very slow.
One of my goals for this year was to go through my closet and get rid of all those things that have escaped previous purgings because I think I'll wear them. I never do, so off they went at last. Look at this haul!
I also finally gave up my beloved and truly tattered pink hoodie.
I don't want to talk about it.
Side note: does anyone know where I can find a pink hoodie with a) no words or logos and b) that is not made out of velour?
I then went on to clean out the fridge but I decided against photographic evidence of what I threw out. Some people were so enthralled with the look of some rotting potatoes they even wrote a Facebook status about it. Other people were too disgusted by the smell to care much for the look of them.
And that about sums up our weekend. Now I can start counting down to the next, which is Good Friday. It's only um...some number of days away.
I reacquainted myself with Diablo II. I mention this first because this was an ongoing activity through the weekend. I think it's been three years or so since I played, and it was just as fun as I remembered. All that was missing was my family peeps to play with online! Wanna play, peeps?
(Look at all my dudes--skeleton dudes, skeleton mage dudes and my blood golem dude. Score.)We saw an early bird of this movie.
(Pretty good. Someone cut Sam Worthington's hair before it becomes a true mullet.)We ate many good foods, including this Thai coconut soup (twice), more of these chocolate cookies (much more than twice), some Poppers, pulled pork (the in-laws get credit for this one) and some random things at Sam's Club. We finished off the weekend by having grits, which are always delicious and not at all fattening. Right?
We got some books signed by this lady:
I've only read one of her books, but since most authors I read are long since dead, I thought I might as well take advantage of the opportunity to meet a living one. She was very pleasant and not uppity at all, though some people are disgruntled by her dislike of Tangled.I finally started running again on Saturday. I was very slow.
One of my goals for this year was to go through my closet and get rid of all those things that have escaped previous purgings because I think I'll wear them. I never do, so off they went at last. Look at this haul!
I also finally gave up my beloved and truly tattered pink hoodie.
I don't want to talk about it.Side note: does anyone know where I can find a pink hoodie with a) no words or logos and b) that is not made out of velour?
I then went on to clean out the fridge but I decided against photographic evidence of what I threw out. Some people were so enthralled with the look of some rotting potatoes they even wrote a Facebook status about it. Other people were too disgusted by the smell to care much for the look of them.
And that about sums up our weekend. Now I can start counting down to the next, which is Good Friday. It's only um...some number of days away.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
XD
I still can't believe this is actually happening in my life. It looks so great I won't even fuss about how good looking some of the dwarves are, hah.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Dwarfs are very upsetting...
...but not THESE dwarves! Well, unless you're an Orc, I suppose. Or a dragon. Or maybe an elf. Or an undisturbed mountain full of mithril.
It's interesting how they all look so different, but for the most part all look very dwarf-y (aside from the Hugh Jackman dwarf on the right). If I didn't know it was him, I don't think I could EVER tell that was Richard Armitage as Thorin.
Sweet. Now where are some more pictures ofLegolas Bilbo?
(Speaking of Bilbo, when do I get more Sherlock, PBS?)
It's interesting how they all look so different, but for the most part all look very dwarf-y (aside from the Hugh Jackman dwarf on the right). If I didn't know it was him, I don't think I could EVER tell that was Richard Armitage as Thorin.Sweet. Now where are some more pictures of
(Speaking of Bilbo, when do I get more Sherlock, PBS?)
Friday, July 15, 2011
In a non-spoilery fashion, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was....
...amazing.
...overwhelming.
...hard to watch.
...a little puzzling at times.
...emotional.
...bittersweet.
Whew. I should probably go to bed.
...overwhelming.
...hard to watch.
...a little puzzling at times.
...emotional.
...bittersweet.
Whew. I should probably go to bed.
Friday, December 11, 2009
This Quiz: It's for You aka The Disney Experience, Pt. 1
So, after 107 days, we have finished watching all the Disney movies and are now all set to see The Princess and the Frog tonight. I can't believe it took us that long to watch those 44 movies, but I'm more surprised that we've been married more than 100 days. My how the time does fly.
Anyway, my next post will be more about the winners and losers in the bunch. This post is, as stated, quiz oriented. Let me tell you a story: At a certain point in the marathon, one of the movies had the strangest character names. Sometimes I need to see a word to get my head around it and this was, I suppose, one of these instances. Since I couldn't remember or pronounce their names, I made them up. This started a trend of name garbling for the rest of the movies, off and on (depending on my familiarity with them).
Below you will find a list of the names I made up, along with a list of the movies they came from. Can you figure out the movie each of these name garbled characters came from? Even better, you can figure out what the real names are on your own? At the end of this post you can find all the real character names if you need some hints (some will quickly become obvious). I would encourage you to try to figure them out yourselves before looking at the list. Also, internet-aided victories do not countas much! Good luck!
You know, I had to look up most of these real names because I still don't know them (or at least how to spell them). I've left off any titles or last names. In the next post I'll list all the answers and a few explanations for some of them, although most of them just popped into my head.
Anyway, my next post will be more about the winners and losers in the bunch. This post is, as stated, quiz oriented. Let me tell you a story: At a certain point in the marathon, one of the movies had the strangest character names. Sometimes I need to see a word to get my head around it and this was, I suppose, one of these instances. Since I couldn't remember or pronounce their names, I made them up. This started a trend of name garbling for the rest of the movies, off and on (depending on my familiarity with them).
Below you will find a list of the names I made up, along with a list of the movies they came from. Can you figure out the movie each of these name garbled characters came from? Even better, you can figure out what the real names are on your own? At the end of this post you can find all the real character names if you need some hints (some will quickly become obvious). I would encourage you to try to figure them out yourselves before looking at the list. Also, internet-aided victories do not count
You know, I had to look up most of these real names because I still don't know them (or at least how to spell them). I've left off any titles or last names. In the next post I'll list all the answers and a few explanations for some of them, although most of them just popped into my head.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
These Eggs: They're Not Joanna's
A while ago I mentioned that the Mister and I are watching all the animated Disney movies in order. No, we're not done yet--it takes a while--but we are nearing the end with less than 10 to go. Once we are done I plan to write a big review of the whole thing since there are some that I'd not seen for years or not at all. Some were better than remembered, some were worse and some were just dull. But some things just can't wait until that post (Dumbo, anyone?).
Have you seen Rescuers Down Under recently? I always really liked this one (that Jake! So dashing.) but I hadn't seen it for quite some time. How did I forget how hilarious Joanna is?
She is hysterical. These days I look for any opportunity to start making Joanna noises and faces. It goes something like "Gahhhhrrrrrrablarhblarh." There is something else Joanna-related that makes me laugh heartily but to get it, first you have to hear this song:
Hopefully you did not get an eyeful of Alan Rickman's tight gold pants. Anyway, do you see where I'm going with all this?
Hah! It makes me laugh everytime (and comes courtesy of Makani). Oh, Joanna. Gahhhhrrrrrrablarhblarh.
Have you seen Rescuers Down Under recently? I always really liked this one (that Jake! So dashing.) but I hadn't seen it for quite some time. How did I forget how hilarious Joanna is?
She is hysterical. These days I look for any opportunity to start making Joanna noises and faces. It goes something like "Gahhhhrrrrrrablarhblarh." There is something else Joanna-related that makes me laugh heartily but to get it, first you have to hear this song:
Hopefully you did not get an eyeful of Alan Rickman's tight gold pants. Anyway, do you see where I'm going with all this?
Hah! It makes me laugh everytime (and comes courtesy of Makani). Oh, Joanna. Gahhhhrrrrrrablarhblarh.Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Two of a Kind
Some time I ago I watched Disney's Robin Hood, and during the movie I tried to decide what each of the main characters would look like as humans. It was a fun little game and it reflected well on Disney that 1) I could do that successfully and 2) they all turned into unique peoples with a variety of traits. Soon after that I watched Land Before Time (this was done on a long plane trip with two well behaved little kiddos). I tried to do the same thing, but all my mental pictures turned into chubby, pigeon toed kids with weirdly long eyelashes and tiny ears. And then I realized who Little Foot looked like.
Yeah, that chubby whining kid in the beginning of Jurassic Park. Look at those long eyelashes, those little ears that stick out. Zoom out a bit and you'll surely notice his pudgy, little boy belly too. Heck, he could even be pigeon toed.
See what I mean? Kind of ironic, isn't it. Side note: Isn't Jurassic Park just divine?
But on a positive note, the other night as part of our ongoing Disney marathon, the Mister and I watched Robin Hood. This time I realized that Little John resembled an actual person as well.
I mean, right?? The mustache, the girth, the acting skills, the foppishness. It's all there, conveniently packaged in the illustrious Frenchiness that is Gerard Depardieu whom I love as Cyrano de Bergerac.
Next in the marathon is Winnie the Pooh. Will there be any resemblances to be found? Eeyore and Hugh Laurie? Rabbit and Patrick Stewart? Christopher Robin and Zac Efron? Only time and the TV will tell what delights await me.
Yeah, that chubby whining kid in the beginning of Jurassic Park. Look at those long eyelashes, those little ears that stick out. Zoom out a bit and you'll surely notice his pudgy, little boy belly too. Heck, he could even be pigeon toed. 
See what I mean? Kind of ironic, isn't it. Side note: Isn't Jurassic Park just divine?
But on a positive note, the other night as part of our ongoing Disney marathon, the Mister and I watched Robin Hood. This time I realized that Little John resembled an actual person as well.
I mean, right?? The mustache, the girth, the acting skills, the foppishness. It's all there, conveniently packaged in the illustrious Frenchiness that is Gerard Depardieu 
Next in the marathon is Winnie the Pooh. Will there be any resemblances to be found? Eeyore and Hugh Laurie? Rabbit and Patrick Stewart? Christopher Robin and Zac Efron? Only time and the TV will tell what delights await me.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
This Love: It's New
So several months ago the Husband and I decided that after the wedding we would start a Disney marathon in which we would watch all the animated movies in order, approximately one per day. We started it off last week and last night we arrived at Dumbo. I think the last time I saw any part of this movie was when I was about 14 and it was Youth Conference. The John Bytheway video didn't work so why not show a bit of Dumbo for restless teenagers, hm? Apparently that was my only chance to get acquainted with J. Bytheway because I still have no idea what he looks or sounds like.
Anyway, Dumbo.
So we start the movie last night. And then Dumbo appeared. And my brain exploded into rainbows and butterflies. Just look:
He. Is. So. Cute. I can't even stand it. I wish I could find more screencaps from when he is even cuter, but that picture is enough to make me wring my hands. Seriously, I have never really cared about this movie, and now I am watching it again as I type this. If we weren't going out of town I would probably watch it again tomorrow (this is not normal behavior for me, just for the record).
So yes, Dumbo. So cute. Brain. Explodes. I wish I could find the clip of him having a bath where he makes the cutest squeaking noises ever in the world, but this is only good clip I found. It's still plenty cute.
Anyway, Dumbo.
So we start the movie last night. And then Dumbo appeared. And my brain exploded into rainbows and butterflies. Just look:
He. Is. So. Cute. I can't even stand it. I wish I could find more screencaps from when he is even cuter, but that picture is enough to make me wring my hands. Seriously, I have never really cared about this movie, and now I am watching it again as I type this. If we weren't going out of town I would probably watch it again tomorrow (this is not normal behavior for me, just for the record).
So yes, Dumbo. So cute. Brain. Explodes. I wish I could find the clip of him having a bath where he makes the cutest squeaking noises ever in the world, but this is only good clip I found. It's still plenty cute.
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