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greygirlbeast

Tired of Trying to Think Up a Subject Line

Sep 25, 2010 12:42

Yesterday, anaisembraced reminded me of a quote from one of Anaïs Nin's published diaries (1931-1934). It manages to say much more eloquently what I was trying to say yesterday about my need for a public persona ( Read more... )

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spiritualmonkey September 25 2010, 16:57:46 UTC

The Bacon-Maple bars are out of this world. Srsly.

greygirlbeast September 25 2010, 17:09:46 UTC

The Bacon-Maple bars are out of this world.

So I have heard.

That icon is freaking me out.

ext_259186 September 25 2010, 17:34:32 UTC

"There were always in me, two women at least, one woman desperate and bewildered, who felt she was drowning and another who would leap into a scene, as upon a stage, conceal her true emotions because they were weaknesses, helplessness, despair, and present to the world only a smile, an eagerness, curiosity, enthusiasm, interest."

If that isn't me, I don't know what is.

I hate the things that Reeves has said, with a straight face, about making the story more accessible for Americans. I hate that he's gutting the novel and original film's gender issues by simply making Eli a genetic female. How can that not come across as pandering to homophobic and transphobic filmgoers?

I don't understand why Americans get outraged at inane, stupid crap, and don't get outraged when someone believes they're too bigoted, hateful, and empty-headed to handle the concept of gender identity. Maybe the whole culture really is just a pathetic, embarrassing shit-stain on the planet's surface that is under the illusion it's the greatest thing ever.

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greygirlbeast September 25 2010, 19:09:51 UTC

If that isn't me, I don't know what is.

It's a grand quote for those of us with crowds inside.

I don't understand why Americans get outraged at inane, stupid crap, and don't get outraged when someone believes they're too bigoted, hateful, and empty-headed to handle the concept of gender identity.

Well, partly, I think, because Americans, as a whole, are too bigoted, hateful, and empty-headed to handle the concept of gender identity. At least with diversity and fluidity in gender. It's something they'd rather not think about, so they're not going to be offended by not having to deal with the fact that in Låt den rätte komma in we have to accept that Eli gender is a very complex and disturbing subject.

You are welcome. I feel the same way about scenes.

And I'm very glad to hear that.

More than three people is too much. I dislike RP "events" for that reason. It just becomes a bunch of people vying for attention over a virtual crowd, and the text scroll is nearly unreadable in some cases.There's just almost no way, in those scenes ( ... )

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Re: Cocerning Fringe: greygirlbeast September 25 2010, 19:02:24 UTC

I have to wonder if this was an absolute deal breaker for the studio.

Probably. Truthfully, it was so toned down in the original film that lots of people missed it.

And, if it was, i wonder if there's any way we can get that public, because it's pretty deplorable.

Who knows. I can never fathom how Hollywood politics and GLBT politics intersect. People protested Silence of the Lambs at the Oscars, claiming it was homophobic and transphobic, but I don't think it's either.

but the memory implantation and exactly How Much takes, and how well? That seems like it should be fun.

Yep.

sovay September 25 2010, 19:41:33 UTC

Truthfully, it was so toned down in the original film that lots of people missed it.

I can't remember reading a single critic who mentioned Eli's gender; I couldn't tell if it was seen as a sort of spoiler ("I'm not a girl."-"So do you still want to go steady?"), or just if no one noticed.

sovay September 25 2010, 18:29:27 UTC

I hate that he's gutting the novel and original film's gender issues by simply making Eli a genetic female.

Yes. I was already disinclined to see the remake, but that was the deal-breaker. And I wonder how many American viewers are going to know or care.

greygirlbeast September 25 2010, 18:59:09 UTC

Yes. I was already disinclined to see the remake, but that was the deal-breaker. And I wonder how many American viewers are going to know or care.

Same here. I was willing to entertain the possibility the remake would be worthwhile, until Reeves' disclosed this change. Now I'm pissed off, and really can't imagine seeing it. And yeah, I think it's targeting (pandering to) an audience that hasn't seen the original film, much less read the book, so they'll have no idea.

sadiane September 25 2010, 19:56:38 UTC

Bacon Maple bars are indeed delightful, as is mostly everything there. If you are just there for the doughnuts and not the whole crazy experience, Voodoo Doughnuts II out on SE Davis tends to be a less claustrophobic and stressful trip.

And if you are looking for places around SE Portland, Screen Door is my favorite "out on the town" restaurant, and I'm pretty sure it's new since Spooky headed east. It says "southern cuisine" on the label, but it's mostly just great food and always friendly service. Brunch tends to be insanely busy, but worth it for the praline-crusted, maple-glazed bacon. (there seems to be a theme here)

greygirlbeast September 25 2010, 22:03:34 UTC

, Voodoo Doughnuts II out on SE Davis tends to be a less claustrophobic and stressful trip.

Which is why I'm hoping the donuts come to us.

And thanks for the restaurant suggestion, though I think we'll mostly be stuck in northeast Portland.