Criss-cross.

[stessamie]

With this being the only week I've had free all summer, I've been trying to do as much as possible with a short amount of time. This means reading entire books and having movie marathons while I still have the option.

I finished the majority of Pride and Prejudice in a couple of days, which is a feat in itself. I'd like to take more time with it

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[nerves_patterns]

You and Shawn probably already discussed this, but I'm always impressed with the fact that Rope was filmed on 10-minute reels - meaning ten entire minutes of acting had to be perfect. They switch out the reels when the camera pans behind tables, curtains, etc., creating a "black" screen. It's kind of a bizarre exercise in filming, but I think it's also Hitchcock's typical "let's mess with these actors" mentality - the actors' accounts of flming describe how intense and high-pressure working on set was. Imagine being the person who messed up their lines at the 9:50 mark!

You have great taste in Hitchcock. I remember literally being on the edge of my seat the first time I saw Rear Window. I was practically shouting at the TV. "NO, GRACE KELLY! GET OUT OF THERE!" XD

[nerves_patterns]

Ooh, also, I do hope you enjoy The Time Traveler's Wife! I've been looking forward to the film for probably a year and a half now. I can't wait to see it!

[stessamie]

And I'll have you know I accidentally stayed up till 3 last night reading.. I'm on 160 now :)

[nerves_patterns]

I cry every time I read the book, but always at different parts.

[stessamie]

We did! I had fun looking for the different cuts and we talked about a few spots where it's been discussed that a cut seemed to be accidental.. A reel may have been broken in the process of being sent back to producers. I read on imdb that during filming, a camera rolled over a crew member's foot and to preserve the scene, they had to quickly gag him and drag him off the set! hahah poor guy!!