But of course! There are always Nazis
"You must remember this, a kiss is still a
kiss". Your romance is Casablanca. A
classic story of love in trying times, chock
full of both cynicism and hope. You obviously
believe in true love, but you're also
constantly aware of practicality and societal
expectations. That's not always fun, but at
least it's realistic. Try not to let the Nazis
get you down too much.
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Speaking of Nazis, saw an older movie on cable last Saturday that was better than I expected it to be. It was called "Shining Through" (1992) and it starred Melanie Griffith, Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson, and John Gielgud. It was about Melanie recounting in a flashback her role as a spy in WWII. Now I'm no big Melanie Griffith fan, but it was right up Tashi's alley (women in war time, Nazis), and besides, I can always look at Liam Neeson. It was suspenseful; definitely a good popcorn movie.
We also went to see "Good Night, and Good Luck" at the AFI Sunday afternoon. Commies this time instead of Nazis. (George Clooney's B and W film about CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow's battle with McCarthy's witchhunt for communists.) I thought it was good in an intellectual kind of way, but a little dry. Maybe because it was portraying a bunch of 1950's white guys, but it lacked emotion and passion. Documentary footage was used for McCarthy's side, making it a "film" instead of a movie. Gotta get culture occassionally I guess.
Friday we went to see the Peking Opera at the Kennedy Center. It was one of the first things I saw when I moved to DC 25 years ago. Now, as then, it was a mind-blowing experience. The costumes were amazing. Serious silk envy evoked. Not sure how long it lasts, but the Kennedy Center also had on the 3rd floor an exhibit called "New China Chic" highlighting modern clothing designers. Gorgeous dresses and jewelry. Those of you interested in costuming should try and catch it.