The in-laws left Friday morning. Jrex and I both had insane weeks and were getting crunched at the end; we left the house at 6:30 AM (!). For me that's a miracle on par with Jesus walking on water. When I got home at 5, Jrex called to say he had to work late. I was so relieved to have complete dead-time! I went upstairs to read in bed (where it was warm). By 8 pm I was completely asleep and didn't wake up til the next morning. I've definitely become more introverted over the years. Going from a retreat where I led a small group to two weeks of house guests took more of a toll on me than I'd realized.
Last night I wanted to watch the Oscars, but it was the last night of a movie rental. Mondovino. It's a story of the modernizing of the wine industry, spans many countries and languages. I thought I'd find it fascinating, or at least interesting. Not so much. Jrex, however, reads Wine Spectator for the fun of it and loved it. Fortunately for my Oscar lust, he kept falling asleep.
Um... Crash? Really?
Though I haven't seen most of the movies nominated, I was surprised Crash took home the gold. The only nominated movies (in any of the categories) I've seen this year are Walk the Line, Pride & Prejudice, Howl's Moving Castle, Wallace & Grommit, King Kong, Batman Begins, and Harry Potter. Hmmm... it's the list of a 12 year old.
I like Oscar's movie clips and overall spectacle. George Clooney getting Best Supporting Actor, "I guess this means I'm not getting Best Director." Jon Stewart remarking after the Oscar for best song, "Let me just say, Martin Scorsese's Oscars: 0; Three 6 Mafia: 1".
Charlize, what was she thinking? Also, I know the '80's are back, but do we have to go back to big hair? Please, just say no! Reese's acceptance speech was a bit on the mushy side, but I like the June Carter quote she included. When asked how she was doing, June would often respond, "I'm just trying to matter."
It's hard to think that in any 100-year scheme of things, or even 25, that most of these movies will matter. That's the interesting thing to me about the Oscars, and other award shows: it's a love-fest reinforcing an internal perception that what they are doing is the center of the world. But, really, have any of us been truly changed by a movie? Impacted, yes. Stirred, sure. But, changed?
4 comments:
I'm glad you've finally gotten some rest :) I hope this is a quiet week overall for you! In fact, I'll be praying for both of you these next few days to be refreshed.
I just saw Brokeback Mountain with a friend who also saw Crash and she said that Crash was a lot better. I have to say I was underwhelmed by Brokeback.
My life has been strongly influenced by books. Perhaps to some people, movies are their books.
I also loved Jon Stewart's comment that Walk the Line was a remake, the white Ray. Definitely.
I'm so lame I haven't even seen Ray!
I like your observation about books.
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