BebeMoche and I saw Pride and Prejudice today... what a disappointment. The sad thing is that had I not heard so much about it from before I might have enjoyed it more. Unfortunately, I heard such hype about the acting, the attractiveness of Mr. Darcy, the general splendor, from both reviews and people I know, that it ultimately was a let down. This has happened to me enough in the past that I generally avoid movies which more than two people recommend to me. At least the cinematography was amazing, there were scenes which were absolutely stunning to look at. Unfortunately the actors were several times placed in such obvious tableaux that it looked way too stagey. Other times the actors were actually upstaged by the paintings in the background. Sad, sad, sad. At least it provided us with a chance to laugh.
Tonight ABC is showing The Sound of Music which used to be one of my favorite Christmas time movies until I had a revelation about it. I was in Turkey, doing my archaeological work and was sorting pottery under the canvas shade with Laura and our conversation somehow ended up on the movie. Maybe it was because Larry and Naomi had been calling me Rolfe, after the little nazi in the movie, I don't know. Anyhow, I was wondering how anyone could sing a song like "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria" at her wedding when it hit me that the movie is answering the question for you. You solve a problem like Maria by marrying her off to a man. Before she gets married Maria is all "Oh! I.. uh... well... um..." and once she's married she's collected, composed and elegant, a pillar of wisdom and strength. Obviously, all Maria needs is dick. Anyhow, once I realized the movie's message I could never really enjoy it the same way again.
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