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asato_muraki) wrote2008-11-30 01:04 pm
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Back Early, and Cold
First off, I missed you guys!
Second, We're back early because Big Boy had some stuff I wanted him to do for school, not homework per se, just stuff he was supposed to be working on over the last couple weeks that I let slip. He brought everything with us that he would need to do it, except for the Internet. Papa doesn't even have a dictionary! I was stunned. So, here we are. I'm glad to be back.
While we were gone:
It got cold.
BIL fed the cat, but took no notice of him. Thus, Irascible Cat has been keenly affectionate to me, and generally keen to fight and play tag with everyone else.
micehell is an angel of Light and Mercy, assuring that I have Video Crack to come home to, plus pictures of Travis Fimmel, actor and Calvin Klein sock underpants model. I dare you to Google him. I double dog dare you. *chortles madly*
While I have not seen the movie Twilight (and probably will not seek out said experience, though I won't go out of my way to avoid it, either), I have truly enjoyed reading your reviews of it. From
narniadear and
abrynne who had a good time and fell rather hard for the "wrong" character *wink* to
hopeandprey, whose review contained many jewels, such as the following:
She also refers to the book/movie's narrator/main character, Bella, as "the damned fool cunt at the center of this tale," a salty bit of veritas you are not likely to encounter elsewhere. Go read the whole review. It'll make you long for a theater for grown-ups near you.
(ETA: Since it isn't clear, I should probably add that all the people I mentioned reviewing it really enjoyed the experience of seeing this movie, and really liked the scenery, too.)
These are just a few of the reasons y'all are so much fun to come back to at the end of an exhausting holiday.
Second, We're back early because Big Boy had some stuff I wanted him to do for school, not homework per se, just stuff he was supposed to be working on over the last couple weeks that I let slip. He brought everything with us that he would need to do it, except for the Internet. Papa doesn't even have a dictionary! I was stunned. So, here we are. I'm glad to be back.
While we were gone:
It got cold.
BIL fed the cat, but took no notice of him. Thus, Irascible Cat has been keenly affectionate to me, and generally keen to fight and play tag with everyone else.
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While I have not seen the movie Twilight (and probably will not seek out said experience, though I won't go out of my way to avoid it, either), I have truly enjoyed reading your reviews of it. From
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If you haven't read the book: don't. It's billed as a squeaky clean romance with supernatural elements, but it's really a how to guide for getting into an abusive relationship. On top of that, the entire narrative is first person from the perspective of a lovesick teenage girl. So, no sex, whiny teen angst, and vampires, the obvious ingredients for an international best seller.
She also refers to the book/movie's narrator/main character, Bella, as "the damned fool cunt at the center of this tale," a salty bit of veritas you are not likely to encounter elsewhere. Go read the whole review. It'll make you long for a theater for grown-ups near you.
(ETA: Since it isn't clear, I should probably add that all the people I mentioned reviewing it really enjoyed the experience of seeing this movie, and really liked the scenery, too.)
These are just a few of the reasons y'all are so much fun to come back to at the end of an exhausting holiday.
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I mean, really, it HAD to be, all things considered. :D
But... *twitch* Still in no mood to seek it out.
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My problem is how many people who HAVE reacted in a way that tells me, Yes, they ARE going to base their life expectations around this sort of situation. And I hate seeing that, and I hate seeing something like this feeding that notion.
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I'm cool with smut for smut's sake (Q.E.D.) but prose designed to get one tingly while at the same time implying that sex is bad or shameful or whatever -- that just pisses me off. Now, I'm not opposed to having characters wait for marriage or be chaste (the characters in the two novels I'm working on fall into those categories, actually), but there are more practical reasons for those behaviors than a purely moral indoctrination might lead you to believe. There is just something that bothers me about getting girls all revved up without the follow-through, giving sex this powerful lead in and then leaving it a mystery does not do young girls any favors. In this case, I think less would be better than more, though.
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And yes, Tamora Pierce herself is made of freaking awesome. :D
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(I also highly recommend The Books of Great Alta. Duology of Jane Yolen books where her unusual writing style WORKS.)
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I've yet to see the movie, and I've heard so much hype about it from my friends who've seen it.
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Well, I'd be open to seeing it, as I've heard it's fun. Though I think it would have to be with some folks who are as snarky and enjoyable as my friendslisters. It seems like the sort of flick to benefit from the meta. ;)
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And oh my yes on Mr. Fimmel. Just... nice underwear. Before I'd seen Tarzan, I was just mildly looking forward to The Beast, but now I'm fairly eager. ;)
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