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ebonlockIn my own defense life has been crazy busy of late. Indeed I'm looking forward to a blissfully free weekend with which to (with any luck) finish up my few remaining dribs and drabs of Xmas shopping and weatherproof my house. Tonight was originally scheduled up for dance practice but M- begged off due to health problems and suddenly I'm free to post an update and do some laundry. Woo!
I'm thinking I might hit "Megamind" this weekend, it looks at least mildly entertaining and I have a weakness for movies/shows about super villains. Saw "Red" last weekend, which was entertaining, though I didn't feel like I got quite the payoff I was hoping for. Perhaps too little Helen Mirren with an uzi...I'm not sure. Also finally got to see "Being John Malkovich" which I enjoyed but not on an emotionally fulfilling level as all the characters are so loathesome except John.
Also reading "The Strain", Guillermo Del Toro's first foray into horror fiction. So far I would say it strikes me as both overwrought and mostly focused on grossing the reader out in lieu of actual horror. It could've been a really intense thriller and profoundly scary. Instead I keep groaning and thinking, "Really?" I can also see it's written to be easily translated into a film. Indeed the story actually uses the super fast head movement effect originally introduced in a profoundly freaky and effective way on XFiles back in the 90's. Now instead of being creepy as hell it just seems cliche. Though I must admit I've never before seen it used in written fiction...here's hoping it isn't used again. I think I'll stop at the first novel and after all who want to read it here do it's destined for Book Buyers.
On a positive note I'm back to exercising pretty regularly thanks to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
tersa, whose enthusiasm helps me get motivated to keep moving. We're alternating between yoga and a Bollywood dance video I bought that is both a wonderful workout and quite profoundly aerobic. We both end up drenched in sweat, and that's always a good sign. Combined with daily lunchtime walks I think I'm doing pretty well really.
I'm thinking I might hit "Megamind" this weekend, it looks at least mildly entertaining and I have a weakness for movies/shows about super villains. Saw "Red" last weekend, which was entertaining, though I didn't feel like I got quite the payoff I was hoping for. Perhaps too little Helen Mirren with an uzi...I'm not sure. Also finally got to see "Being John Malkovich" which I enjoyed but not on an emotionally fulfilling level as all the characters are so loathesome except John.
Also reading "The Strain", Guillermo Del Toro's first foray into horror fiction. So far I would say it strikes me as both overwrought and mostly focused on grossing the reader out in lieu of actual horror. It could've been a really intense thriller and profoundly scary. Instead I keep groaning and thinking, "Really?" I can also see it's written to be easily translated into a film. Indeed the story actually uses the super fast head movement effect originally introduced in a profoundly freaky and effective way on XFiles back in the 90's. Now instead of being creepy as hell it just seems cliche. Though I must admit I've never before seen it used in written fiction...here's hoping it isn't used again. I think I'll stop at the first novel and after all who want to read it here do it's destined for Book Buyers.
On a positive note I'm back to exercising pretty regularly thanks to
tersa, whose enthusiasm helps me get motivated to keep moving. We're alternating between yoga and a Bollywood dance video I bought that is both a wonderful workout and quite profoundly aerobic. We both end up drenched in sweat, and that's always a good sign. Combined with daily lunchtime walks I think I'm doing pretty well really.
