I am somewhat overwhelmed by two great viewing experiences this past weekend… [warning: potential “Alias” season-finale spoilers included]
First was Saturday night’s “Thirteen Conversations About One Thing” at the Koenig’s house. It’s a rare occasion that I actually discuss a movie immediately after watching it (Jeremy usually needs more time to digest it). But Saturday 12 of us analyzed the film for an hour or so and now my brain is missing the details of the entire movie! Maybe I didn’t give it enough time to really “soak in.” Even though I can’t easily recall the technical twists and turns, my body somehow retains the emotion of the film and I simultaneously feel contented, sad, joyful and distressed.
Second was the season finale of “Alias” last night, enjoyed on a crystal clear television screen at the Cutler’s house (and in the presence of a delightful, three week old Cadence Cutler!). So much to think about — again, details are evading me. Oh my goodness, Will and evil Francie! Jack and Irena! The Evil Sloane and hysterical Marshall! Not to mention Sydney and Vaughn — TWO YEARS??? If you’ve got the show on tape, let me know.
16 Comments
lindsay May 5, 2003 9:35 AM
i think i need to watch “13” again, and this time take notes.
(and afterward, make a timeline, so i understand the story in chronological order)
rebecca May 5, 2003 10:03 AM
ditto.
lindsay May 5, 2003 10:51 AM
by the way–i didn’t realize you’re an alias-head.
are you at all a gilmore girl?
andrew May 5, 2003 11:32 AM
has anyone heard about ‘city of god’? apparently, many are upset over the lack of oscar nods. i plan on seeing it, given the overwhelming approval of brad pitt.
bethany May 5, 2003 11:33 AM
i actually thought about taking notes, but i didn’t want to incur mockery. :) i’ve just gotten so used to it this semester, even though it’s annoying to do. it really does help, especially if you watch the movie more than once.
i’ve never watched alias…i don’t have the time/energy to get into another hour long show. :)
bethany May 5, 2003 11:34 AM
i didn’t see it, but i wanted to, andrew. it played here at the ross for awhile, but it was during two extremely busy weeks for me, so i never made it down there. it’s supposed to be really good, though.
lindsay May 5, 2003 2:15 PM
i want to go see ‘russian ark.’
the entire movie was filmed in one shot.
i just want to see how that works out.
(and, of course, i have to go see xmen 2, rebecca!)
lindsay May 5, 2003 2:15 PM
(looking at my above posts, who would believe that i’ve been at school all day)
bethany May 5, 2003 3:24 PM
lindsay, i do too. it sounds very boring, but i just want to see it. i can’t believe they did it all in one shot. 90 mins long….and it only took three takes to get it all perfect. :)
rebecca May 5, 2003 5:45 PM
jeremy and i have been alias fans since day one… love the show! it replaced our x-files committment.
haven’t read anything about “city of god,” noon. and lindsay, i’m definitely seeing “xmen 2” or whatever it’s called soon. of course, what we’re all waiting for is only one week and three days away!!
bethany May 5, 2003 9:04 PM
what i’m waiting for is one week and 4 days away – “down with love”!
who cares about this matrix thing…
rebecca May 6, 2003 2:04 PM
you’re a crazy woman, you know that bethany?
bethany May 6, 2003 2:14 PM
i know. i reconciled myself to that fact years ago.
anyway…seriously, though, i am looking forward to the matrix, but i probably won’t go see it for awhile after it’s out, cause i don’t care enough to battle the crowds. i’m sure it’ll be cool, but i just can’t see it being as good as the first one. it was made cause the first one made lots of money…so i am afraid it’ll just be a “look what we can do” special effects movie. but who knows….perhaps i’ll be pleasantly surprised.
there are lots of movies playing right now that i want to see, though. so many movies, so little time! :)
lindsay May 6, 2003 5:06 PM
and so little money! (for those of us who are jobless, at least!)
bethany May 6, 2003 6:03 PM
and even for those of us who aren’t! :)
sarah May 6, 2003 8:40 PM
yeah,…lack of job hurts.