Movie @ MindSay

So basically I am going to talk about a movie (which will be nameless unless someone specifically wants to know) that has a child molester in it. I am writing this disclaimer in case the subject matter may bother anyone, even though I am not going to be that graphic. 

So first of all, in the middle of this movie, I see a light flashing from the side. I thought it was a cell phone, but I didn't see one. Then I realize it was an earpiece that was blinking. The guy was in front of me and about four seats down. Since this was going on for several minutes, I actually said something to him. In Babel I let this guy sitting next to me text throughout the whole film. Never again (and it was a second and free viewing of Babel, so I wasn't completely upset).

Anyway, on to the movie. A minor spoiler. It was about a 13 year old girl. She was precocious and could have been accused of coming on to an older, married guy. Although, not at first. He took advantage of her. Finally, at the end, he was arrested. And the guy in front of me (sitting next to Mr. Cell Phone) scoffed as if it was a crime for him to be arrested, as if "come on, how could they do that to him, when she was the one coming on to him?"

Which led me to think...had he molested any girls? Raped them? Or was he just a pig? I know, dark thoughts. Maybe I shouldn't be thinking them or watching movies with dark subject matter. But whatever. I couldn't let the creepy guy in front of me get away with it. Or the cell phone guy either. Men must pay for their crimes!!

So, whatcha gonna do?



...Ask your mom.

I hate Twilight with a passion, but I'll save the rant for another day. Last night I stayed up until about 4 AM just laughing about how bad the book is and how much the fangirls squeal about it (and hate me for hating it). So Twilight, in three lines:

"I'm sexy."
[Sparkle]
"Angst."

Also, the best result from the God-awful book.

Sometimes, there's a happy unexpected combination.

Cute, sweet movie.

Sharing a lot of laughs.

Being very aware of how good he smells.

Meeting up again later.

Underlying pride in him for the band-aid on his arm.

Piano time*.

A particular song.

Shared pizza and talking time.

The few minutes of extra time driving to his car.

Kiss goodbye.

Not sure if there was any particular moment that made it what it was, but I definitely know that I'll look back on this particular afternoon with a smile.


_{*Piano time was particularly cool, because most of the time when we're together, I'm aware of how limited our time is, so I'm trying to catch a lot of extra details about him. When he's playing, I can watch and not have it be something uncomfortable. Also, happy that other people are happy listening. K is so cool.}

OKay, those of you who know my blog will know that I hate being wrong. I hate even more, having to say it in public.

 

Ahem . . . 

 

 I have bagged Heath Ledger's acting in the past. I have said publicly, that his acting was "plastic" and "fabricated" and that I didn't care for him in movies. I also said that I wasn't going to watch the new Batman movie because I didn't think Heath had the nuts to pull off a good 'Joker' and I already know I don't like Christian Bale as the Batman.

 

Well . . . a good friend of mine invited me to a screening in the "Premier Class" theatre of the local Dendy's and I accepted. I am now forced to publicly admit that:

 

I was wrong. Heath Ledger OWNS the Joker character in the Batman movies. He was brilliant, exceptional, gifted and inspired in that role. I loved it and I think he deserves ever accolade he gets for it.

 

Honourable mention goes to Gary Oldman who can play the label off any character he's given. That man plays Inspector/Commissioner Gordon to perfection. He underplayed the part to exactly the right degree, he didn't make him too big or too powerful, he actually gave up his ego for the sake of the character.

 

So there you are, I said it, now can I have my ice cream back?