The Space I Occupy
Movies, Theatre, Art and Life as seen through Disposable Contact Lenses-- Lasik-fixed eyes.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
What A Day...
Yesterday, my friend Lisa, from Happy Funtime Friend Servce, and I woke up early to get to the Best Picture Showcase at AMC Tyson's Corner and, for $30, it was one of hte best bargains I've had in a while. I mean, 5 movies, large drink and popcorn (with free refills all day) and in and out priviledges and what more can you ask for?
Granted, we both had already seen The Departed, and I had alrady caught "Miss SUnshine," but the other three films neither of us caught yet. So, in order of viewing:
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Speaking of The Departed, we skipped out on that one and decided to take a walk throught the mall and have a nice leisurely dinner (granted, we had 2 hours and 45 minutes to kill before the next movie).
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After that, we both decided that we'd had enough (and I didn't care to see Miss Sunshine again) and booked it out of there. Lisa to see a band at a local bar and me, to play with the chins. Overall, we had a fantastic day with the other film freaks that had settled into their seats for almost twelve hours (even though we weren't that dedicated).
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
George Takei Has His Say...
On the whole Tim Hardaway making homophobic comments thing. Too choice for words.
Thanks to Joe.My.God.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
That's why we have snow at Christmas
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This past Sunday, I had tickets to go see Matthew Bourne's production of "Edward Scissorhands" at the Kennedy Center. I was plenty excited to see this, not only because Tim Burton's film is one of my all-time favorites but also because Mr. Bourne is one of the most talented choreographers of the past few decades.
The first 30 minutes were slightly confusing and the choreography wasn't great, but there was also a lot of story setup and the initial jolt of seeing a story told through movement and no dialogue. Once Edward is adopted by the Boggs family, the story becomes involving and my interest picked up. There are two breathtaking dances (one with moving topiary) and then some nicely done group numbers. I had forgotten how moving Danny Elfman's original score was and Mr. Bourne brings the tale to a somewhat more somber end, but IMO it makes more sense this way.
And I was moved to tears by the end of the performance. I don't think I've seen such a coup de theatre since Mary Poppins flew over the audience in the UK.
Photo by Bill Cooper
Labels: Theatre
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Frozen in Carbonite or 20 Things in 6 Weeks
Allright, I totally and completely suck since it's been so long that I've updated this here blog, but I do hope to make it up over the next few days.
In the time since I last posted, I have:
- Gotten food poisoning
- Become obsessed with this frakking show
- Worked with the Theatre's open house, which welcomed over 10,000 people (!)
- Had a nasty cold (thankfully not anything worse)
- Went to see this with LeFo
- LeFo & I felt like octogenarians at said screening
- Hosted my best friend from High School, The Rock (who will be stationed here this summer)
- Went looking for houses with him (all day- oy)
- Got sleeted on
- Averaged working more than 25 hours at the Theatre per week
- Opened (and now getting ready to close) "Into The Woods"
- Was grossed out and yet fascinated by Pan's Labyrinth
- Ate Ethiopian food
- Saw Dreamgirls (again)
- Was incensed at the Academy Award snub of Dreamgirls
- Had a part fall off of my car
- Plowed some snow and ice
- Saw a pretty horrible production of "Footloose- The Musical"
- Went to a black tie affair at the Theatre
- Purchased my first Tuxedo (for said affair)