I meant to write a review of Pride and Prejudice after seeing it when I went home for Veterans' Day weekend, but somehow time got away from me and I never got around to writing it. When I went home for Christmas, I went to see Narnia with my family. So I figure it's about time to write the reviews...
Pride and Prejudice
I liked it, but I think it had more do do with my love of the story itself than any admiration for the acting or creative license taken. Though I thought Keira Knightly did a good job as Elizabeth, my favorite actress for this part will always be Greer Garson, who's quick wit and sharp tongue in the 1940 version of Pride and Prejudice is the reason I fell in love with Jane Austen's books. No one can ever play Mr. Darcy the way Colin Firth did, so Matthew MacFadyen did not have a chance with me. The background and landscape were done much better than the A&E version and Mr. Darcey's proposals to Elizabeth were done in a more romantic setting. I was not quite sure why the movie was rated PG. The only part of the story that is at all risqu'e is the Lydia affair, which this version barely addresses. I suppose to be politically correct, they did not want to get into the fact that an unmarried woman, living with a man is wrong. This change is actually detrimenal to the story because it changes Mr. Darcy's actions from great sacrifice to a kindness, of which any rich man is capable. Like I said in the beginning, I liked it, but it does not compare with the book.
Narnia
C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors, so when I heard Disney was making a movie of "The Lion, the Which, and the Wardrobe," I was both excited and disappointed... excited because I love to see a good book turned into a good movie, and disappointed because I hate to see a good book turned into a bad movie. I was afraid that Disney would destroy the whole thing by taking out the whole spiritual side of the story. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised that all the important parts were left in, though some of my favorite scenes were left out. The death and resurrection of Aslan were done very well, and the idea of the innocent dying to save the sinner was crystal clear. For those looking for spiritual meaning in the movie, it will be evident. However, for those who are merely going for the sake of entertainment, the deeper meaning will be lost on them. It will be just another movie about witches and supernatural powers, like Harry Potter, or anything else in that line.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
My Latest Favorite Song =)
I'd like to dedicate this song to my dear sisters (C&S, you will understand why when you read the words ;o) ... the 100 proof attitude power is totally you, S... C, I leave you to figure out which parts were meant for you =P)
Just the Girl
She's cold and she's cruel
But she knows what she's doin'
She pushed me in the pool
At our last school reunion
She laughs at my dreams
But I dream about her laughter
Strange as it seems
She's the one I'm after
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
She can't keep a secret
For more than an hour
She runs on 100 proof attitude power
And the more she ignores me
The more I adore her
What can I do?
I'd do anything for her
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
The way she sees it's me
On her caller ID
She won't pick up the phone
She'd rather be alone
But I can't give up just yet
Cause every word she's ever said
Is still ringin' in my head
Still ringin' in my head
She's cold and she's cruel
But she knows what she's doin'
Knows just what to say
So my whole day is ruined
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
Oh, I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
Just the girl I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
Just the girl I'm lookin' for
~ The Click Five
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Memories... =)
I came across some PHC quotes that were sent to me last year around this time...
Dr. Stacey
...on his grading philosophy:
“How else did you lose your hair?” – John Grosjean
“Not the same way you lost your high grade.”
Dr. Stacey
...on his grading philosophy:
“How else did you lose your hair?” – John Grosjean
“Not the same way you lost your high grade.”
“If I say, “this paragraph is incomprehensible,” it doesn’t mean I despise you.”
...on military strategy:
“What’s the point of having a big navy if you don’t shoot things?"
...on his previous employment:
“I used to teach Introduction to American Government to dumb kids at bad colleges.”
...on color:
"I can't even tell you what the color of my car is. It's not red; it's not orange. Some girl probably came up with the name!"
...on his students:
"Your feelings are irrelevant to me."
...on military strategy:
“What’s the point of having a big navy if you don’t shoot things?"
...on his previous employment:
“I used to teach Introduction to American Government to dumb kids at bad colleges.”
...on color:
"I can't even tell you what the color of my car is. It's not red; it's not orange. Some girl probably came up with the name!"
...on his students:
"Your feelings are irrelevant to me."
...on freshmen
“They really exist for our pleasure”
...on his neighbors:
“If you can’t love them, then move. That’s what I say.”
...on pop-quizzes
“I was thinking of giving a quiz today, but everyone showed up.”
Dr. Noe
...on freshmen:
"Freshmen have fragile egos. They crush like eggs."
Dr. Smith
...on children's stories:
"[the Three Little Pigs] is actually prejudiced against wolves. You've got to look for these things in children's stories. They corrupt them early."
"[the Three Little Pigs] is actually prejudiced against wolves. You've got to look for these things in children's stories. They corrupt them early."
...on diamond rings:
"Now I know that all you guys are not thinking about this, but an engagement ring is NOT a substitute for a glass cutter. Not that I speak from personal experience, or anything."
Shocking...
| You Belong in New York City |
 You're an energetic, ambitious woman. And only NYC is fast enough for you. Maybe you'll set yourself up with a killer career Or simply take in all the city has to offer. |
I could have told you that! =)
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