Sing This Corrosion

Happy September! The heat of August is gone (hopefully) and I'm reveling in the idea of baking again now that fall is here. Mmmmmm pumpkin pie, apple pie, peanut butter cookies, mmmm.

Movie Update

"The Illusionist" (free screening via The New York Times)
Wonderful! Beautifully shot, wonderfully acting by Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti. Jessica Biel was eh--all she really had to do was look dewy and tragic. Edward Norton did more with a raised eyebrow than many actors do with their whole bodies. The sets were *gorgeous* and I now want to visit Prague because it was so beautiful. I really hope this gets some Oscar noms.

In short--pay full price.


"The Wicker Man" (free screening via a friend in the industry.)
Um. I never saw the original, but it *had* to be creepier and in fact scarier than the remake. This wasn't creepy, scary, or even suspenseful. Whole movie was just weird. Nicholas Cage was Nicholas Cage. I really did expect more from him. I was also annoyed by a major plot point. Not going to get into it because of spoilers, but sheesh!

In short--wait for the dollar theatre, and only if you are a Cage completist.


Looking forward to:

Hollywoodland (Adrien Brody! Yum!)
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
The Covenant (but only if I can get to a free screening)
Flyboys (WWI!)

I have high hopes for a couple of my own theatre projects. We shall have to see. More on that when there is actually news.

Oh yes, and if you view my profile, please comment? I'm wondering who on earth is actually looking at this!