'Tis the season to watch movies!
I'm seriously catching up on some movies right now. I went to see Sweeney Todd opening night, and it was fantastic! Tim Burton really did the musical justice and I loved. I did not, however, love Helena Bonham Carter's singing, but congrats to her and Timmy for having a new baby!
I loved that Sondheim was really involved in the movie and supported it the whole way through. I really do love Stephen Sondheim, he is my absolute favorite musical composer. I really do think that it is very unique and unlike any other musical movie done.
Today I pulled a double feature, as I do from time to time. It's not like the movie theater companies need that extra $7 (matinée price, that is). I saw two very different movies, Juno and National Treasure 2. I've had Juno on my List for a while, ever since the trailer premiered on apple over the summer. I was psyched when it started to get so much press, and now all the Golden Globe nods. It was definitely well-written, wonderfully acted, and beautifully shot. The performances were flawless. It was good to see Michael Cera and Jason Bateman sharing a big screen together, even if the didn't really have any scenes together. Ellen Page is really going to blow up, and rightly so.
National Treasure was good fun. I like that kind of stuff, treasure hunts, clues, spies, thieves, etc. It's not going to win any awards, sure, but it's fun to watch, especially on the big screen.
Tomorrow I am going to try to catch another one. I going to see The Kite Runner and Atonement. I am excited for both. I think Marc Forster is a really talented director, and I love the last few movies he's done. I own both Finding Neverland and Stranger Than Fiction. He's definitely heading to the list of favorite directors. Tomorrow may seal the deal. I'm a little bummed the movie isn't getting that much publicity. At first I thought that maybe it was a bad movie, but it's getting decent reviews. Not great, but decent.
Atonement looks excellent. I'm intrigued by the trailers, and really want to find out what happens. It was on the The List anyway, but with all the Golden Globe nods, it became a must-see.
And for those who are wondering, picking a double feature is (for me) a delicate process. It starts with me wanting to see two or more movies. They can only be so-so, because I'm only paying for one, but one has to be one I really want to see. I am a little OCD (sometimes more than a little, I admit), so I turn this into a whole big process.
First, I look at theaters to see where the movies I want are playing. If there are a few that seem likely, I begin by writing all the start times and approximate end times. I do this for each movie I want to see. Once that's done, I compare end times to start times and decide if there is any window that works for me. 15 to 20 minutes is ideal, enough for a bathroom break. I just sit all the way through the credits, go to the bathroom, and then head to the next theater.
If one theater doesn't work, I might try another and go through the whole process again.
Some theaters are immediately discounted for layout purposes, you might have to go through a new entrance and get a new ticket ripped. That doesn't work out too well. I may run into that problem tomorrow, but the other side of the theater only has two screens, so chances are that I will be fine.
I know, I know, I am crazy and over-think things too much. But honestly, it gives me joy to go through the process.
Wish me luck tomorrow!
I'm seriously catching up on some movies right now. I went to see Sweeney Todd opening night, and it was fantastic! Tim Burton really did the musical justice and I loved. I did not, however, love Helena Bonham Carter's singing, but congrats to her and Timmy for having a new baby!
I loved that Sondheim was really involved in the movie and supported it the whole way through. I really do love Stephen Sondheim, he is my absolute favorite musical composer. I really do think that it is very unique and unlike any other musical movie done.
Today I pulled a double feature, as I do from time to time. It's not like the movie theater companies need that extra $7 (matinée price, that is). I saw two very different movies, Juno and National Treasure 2. I've had Juno on my List for a while, ever since the trailer premiered on apple over the summer. I was psyched when it started to get so much press, and now all the Golden Globe nods. It was definitely well-written, wonderfully acted, and beautifully shot. The performances were flawless. It was good to see Michael Cera and Jason Bateman sharing a big screen together, even if the didn't really have any scenes together. Ellen Page is really going to blow up, and rightly so.
National Treasure was good fun. I like that kind of stuff, treasure hunts, clues, spies, thieves, etc. It's not going to win any awards, sure, but it's fun to watch, especially on the big screen.
Tomorrow I am going to try to catch another one. I going to see The Kite Runner and Atonement. I am excited for both. I think Marc Forster is a really talented director, and I love the last few movies he's done. I own both Finding Neverland and Stranger Than Fiction. He's definitely heading to the list of favorite directors. Tomorrow may seal the deal. I'm a little bummed the movie isn't getting that much publicity. At first I thought that maybe it was a bad movie, but it's getting decent reviews. Not great, but decent.
Atonement looks excellent. I'm intrigued by the trailers, and really want to find out what happens. It was on the The List anyway, but with all the Golden Globe nods, it became a must-see.
And for those who are wondering, picking a double feature is (for me) a delicate process. It starts with me wanting to see two or more movies. They can only be so-so, because I'm only paying for one, but one has to be one I really want to see. I am a little OCD (sometimes more than a little, I admit), so I turn this into a whole big process.
First, I look at theaters to see where the movies I want are playing. If there are a few that seem likely, I begin by writing all the start times and approximate end times. I do this for each movie I want to see. Once that's done, I compare end times to start times and decide if there is any window that works for me. 15 to 20 minutes is ideal, enough for a bathroom break. I just sit all the way through the credits, go to the bathroom, and then head to the next theater.
If one theater doesn't work, I might try another and go through the whole process again.
Some theaters are immediately discounted for layout purposes, you might have to go through a new entrance and get a new ticket ripped. That doesn't work out too well. I may run into that problem tomorrow, but the other side of the theater only has two screens, so chances are that I will be fine.
I know, I know, I am crazy and over-think things too much. But honestly, it gives me joy to go through the process.
Wish me luck tomorrow!
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