OK, I'm going to try not to lay it on too thick because, as you'll see in a moment, I am completely biased when it comes to the whole Old Hollywood/Tragic Superstars thing. I really love the whole schtick not just for the stories, but for the people -- the actors (and artists, et al) who appear to be more human the more problems they have. Marilyn ( Read more... )

Just got back from seeing Anonymous with my mother. If you’ve not seen it (and I’ll try to avoid spoilers), it’s the new movie based on the myriad conspiracies as to who the “real” author of William Shakespeare’s was. Like most other people, I love a great story well told, and like quite a few people, I like a good conspiracy theory. But, most ( Read more... )

I swear to many and various gods that last week was the most tiring, stressy week ever. EVER!

My fourth phonology assignment was due on the 5th, which got done the day before because, somehow, I had thought it was due on some other date and so neglected to do it during my week off. I'm a fucking legend sometimes, seriously. Fortunately I worked ( Read more... )