it was long ago and far away
So, I need to bitch. Personally, I feel that a 32 page paper about a 12th century British historian is more than adequate and that making me drag it out for about 8 more pages is cruel and unusual punishment, besides being absolutely unnecessary. I'm not even getting graded on this - but since I want to graduate, I feel that finishing it is in my best interest. I have nothing more to say. I've had nothing more to say for about 7 pages. I can't change margins/font any more than I already have. I have 45 sources and 107 footnotes - it's fucking done. I'm not saying it's good (because it's really not), but it's done. I'm over it. Perhaps it's a good thing that I nixed the whole history grad school thing. Not thinking about how stressful this week is going to be, or how much work I still have left to do once the thesis is finished (damn you, James Joyce!) I've seen a couple shows this week - which were so vastly different I can't even believe they were both on Broadway. The first was Festen on Wednesday - and it was terrible. I think it has replaced Dance of the Vampires for worst thing I have ever seen on Broadway. The script was shit, the acting was stiff, and the set was non-existent (and not in a fun minimalist way). I still shudder every time I think about it. But then, last night was The History Boys. Once again, the National did not disappoint. It was amazing! A sharp script, wonderful acting (and directing), a fascinating set - and great use of video elements. It made me really happy. Two Harry Potter cast members in it - Uncle Vernon and Madame Maxime - and both were amazing. Frances de la Tour totally held her own as the only woman in the cast. I also have a new British crush (like I needed any more). He's dreamy and he plays the piano. Speaking of hot men from the British Isles - I broke down and bought Match Point today. It's one of my favourite Woody Allen films, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers (and Matthew Goode) are to die for. I can't wait to have time to watch it. I wish there were good movies coming out in the theatres at some point soon - but I'm not going to have any luck with that for a while. Oh well. I suppose that is one less excuse to keep me from doing everything that I should be.