Musings and a Very Brief Review of The Dutchess
Ah the trials of being alone when your husband is on a business trip. Here is what occurred in my exciting life tonight. While aimlessly wandering the shelves at Publix, I found myself faced with a choice-dumplings from the sushi counter? I look in the box and I see one microscopic packet of soy sauce. Then I think about the taste of dumpling dipping sauce that usually comes gratis at the Asian restaurant. The man behind the counter asks if I need anything and I mumble "no thanks, I'm just deciding." He politely smiles and nods and goes back to cleaning up the day's fish scales and ice. I look again at the doll-sized soy packet and put down the dumplings. They're just not the same without the sauce and besides, I have food I can make at home. Then I go buy some coffee ice cream.
Sigh. Usually I want time for myself but I find I'm very restless these past two nights. Maybe its the fact that I'm in a zombie-like state after teaching my two hardest classes for three hours straight and then going to class to be droned at about assessment strategies. At least I could snuggle into my comfy robe, eat ice cream and watch anime. Oh, and thanks to my new editor, I thought about a great revision for my story!
Lastly, I saw The Duchess this weekend and as my lack of energy permits me from writing an eloquent and sassy review I will take a cue from another lj reviewer I've seen lately and make a list. Here goes:
1. The movie seemed as if it would be a juicy, seductive period piece from the previews but alas, it was more of a cathartic essay on the social injustices of married women in the 18th century.
2. The costumes made me drool and I have yet to figure out how she would get in and out of her dresses with no laces or zipper. Hmmmm. Not quite accurate. Obviously there was a hidden zipper. I'm not sure why I'm obsessing over this.
3. Kiera Knightly is just such a darn good actress. She has the best pout.
4. She had all these dainty ribbon necklaces that I am now inspired to make.
5. The music was enchanting with a score by Rachel Portman who also did my fav Chocolate.
6. Though not lighthearted in the least or even super romantic, this film is entertaining to watch however, I think I could have waited for the DVD.
7. If you're a sucker for a period piece, you will probably like it-if not, skip it.
Sigh. Usually I want time for myself but I find I'm very restless these past two nights. Maybe its the fact that I'm in a zombie-like state after teaching my two hardest classes for three hours straight and then going to class to be droned at about assessment strategies. At least I could snuggle into my comfy robe, eat ice cream and watch anime. Oh, and thanks to my new editor, I thought about a great revision for my story!
Lastly, I saw The Duchess this weekend and as my lack of energy permits me from writing an eloquent and sassy review I will take a cue from another lj reviewer I've seen lately and make a list. Here goes:
1. The movie seemed as if it would be a juicy, seductive period piece from the previews but alas, it was more of a cathartic essay on the social injustices of married women in the 18th century.
2. The costumes made me drool and I have yet to figure out how she would get in and out of her dresses with no laces or zipper. Hmmmm. Not quite accurate. Obviously there was a hidden zipper. I'm not sure why I'm obsessing over this.
3. Kiera Knightly is just such a darn good actress. She has the best pout.
4. She had all these dainty ribbon necklaces that I am now inspired to make.
5. The music was enchanting with a score by Rachel Portman who also did my fav Chocolate.
6. Though not lighthearted in the least or even super romantic, this film is entertaining to watch however, I think I could have waited for the DVD.
7. If you're a sucker for a period piece, you will probably like it-if not, skip it.