Movies and more movies...
I woke up at 6 AM this morning just to watch The Great Gatsby. I don’t know why I’m so fascinated by that story. It is one of the few American novels I actually enjoy. I must pick up a copy of the book if I can find it in a used book store. I haven’t read it since I was a teenager. I couldn’t help but think while watching the film how much Robert Redford reminded me of Brad Pitt - or specifically, how Brad Pitt would portray Jay Gatsby. It would be a great role for Brad if they ever decided to remake it (again).
Rome Season II was released on DVD today. I already have all the episodes on DVD so I’m in no rush to buy the collection and, considering it is priced at approx. $60-75 I don’t foresee me being able to purchase it anytime soon. There are four featurettes included on collection:
The resident historian provides commentary on all episodes which, I believe, he also did for the first season DVDs. I see that James Purefoy provides commentary for Episode 9 (the Antony & Cleo episode) so that should be rather, umm, enlightening.
Current release movies I have yet to see: Becoming Jane, The Bourne Ultimatum. *pouts* I blame
niviene’s Spanish exam for the lack of cinema time. Next week Stardust will be released. Hopefully I will get to see at least that movie, if not all three, during their cinematic releases.
BTW, have you noticed that Jane Austen is everywhere??? Sense & Sensibility has been on TV every week for the past three weeks now. Becoming Jane came out this weekend. I just saw an ad for the movie version of The Jane Austen Book Club (note to self: add to book wishlist!). Masterpiece Theatre will be airing all the Jane Austen adaptations in 2008. Clearly, the Regency Period is making a comeback and I am all for it. *dusts off copy of Emma*
Note to self: it’s been a week and I still haven’t rented the 300 DVD. Why am I avoiding this movie??? My first guess is the fact that I am fearful of seeing Gerard Butler as King Leonidas even though he is probably one of the few I would buy in the role. Truthfully I guess I just don’t want to see anyone make a travesty of such a momentous event. Please tell me I have nothing to fear. *is worried*
Rome Season II was released on DVD today. I already have all the episodes on DVD so I’m in no rush to buy the collection and, considering it is priced at approx. $60-75 I don’t foresee me being able to purchase it anytime soon. There are four featurettes included on collection:
- "A Tale of Two Romes" (20:30) - covers the history of Rome
- "The Making of Rome, Season II" (22:52) - behind-the-scenes re: show production
- "The Rise of Octavian: Rome's First Emperor" (20:44) - historical context of Octavian/Augustus
- "Antony and Cleopatra" (14:48) - historical context of the famous couple
The resident historian provides commentary on all episodes which, I believe, he also did for the first season DVDs. I see that James Purefoy provides commentary for Episode 9 (the Antony & Cleo episode) so that should be rather, umm, enlightening.
Current release movies I have yet to see: Becoming Jane, The Bourne Ultimatum. *pouts* I blame
niviene’s Spanish exam for the lack of cinema time. Next week Stardust will be released. Hopefully I will get to see at least that movie, if not all three, during their cinematic releases.
BTW, have you noticed that Jane Austen is everywhere??? Sense & Sensibility has been on TV every week for the past three weeks now. Becoming Jane came out this weekend. I just saw an ad for the movie version of The Jane Austen Book Club (note to self: add to book wishlist!). Masterpiece Theatre will be airing all the Jane Austen adaptations in 2008. Clearly, the Regency Period is making a comeback and I am all for it. *dusts off copy of Emma*
Note to self: it’s been a week and I still haven’t rented the 300 DVD. Why am I avoiding this movie??? My first guess is the fact that I am fearful of seeing Gerard Butler as King Leonidas even though he is probably one of the few I would buy in the role. Truthfully I guess I just don’t want to see anyone make a travesty of such a momentous event. Please tell me I have nothing to fear. *is worried*