Coffee Table Declarations
Monday, August 04, 2003
Something about the weather made it seem like the perfect weekend for watching movies and reading books. I was excited by my range of choice - three movies and six new books from the library.
It's funny, although it takes a while to get through a book, (much longer than a couple hours for a movie) having six books waiting for me makes me want to rush through the book I'm currently reading, just to get to another. I have to realize that like opening Christmas presents, each one should be savored and enjoyed for it's own sake because pretty soon the whole pile of them will be gone. However, unlike Christmas presents, there is always a never ending supply of books to be found at your local library. Somehow I feel this entry is turning into a public service announcement about utilizing your local library.
I'm lucky because my mother works at my local library and has for the last 15 or so years. Therefore, not only do I not have to worry about returning books on time, but I couldn't tell you the last time I picked out a book for myself. Maybe, 1985? I can handle book recommendations from others, but aside from that, my mother simply provides me with reading material. And for the most part, the books she picks out are pretty good.
As far as movie rentals go, is it me, or does it keep getting more and more expensive? I rented two movies and I swear it cost $9. I thought it was more like $3 or $3.50 per movie, but I could be mistaken.
I will comment on two of the three movies I watched. This one was as strange as the website seems to be in the short time I perused it just now to get the link. There were so many elements to this movie seemingly thrown in at random. It was full of emotion, sometimes humor, and sometimes pity. It was entertaining but I certainly wouldn't classify it a "romantic comedy" as it was referred to. However, watch it if you're in the mood for something different that will make you laugh a little and think a lot in an attempt to figure out how it all fits together.
Secondly, I saw this much hyped movie (also with an interesting website). It was good but lacked depth. It was suspenseful, but of course, you know how it will all turn out. Although the girl at the video store said "This movie is soooo good! I bought it because I loved it so much!!" I should've just put it back on the shelf right then and there. But it was worthwhile if you're curious (as I was) how an entire movie can take place in one simple location.
It's funny, although it takes a while to get through a book, (much longer than a couple hours for a movie) having six books waiting for me makes me want to rush through the book I'm currently reading, just to get to another. I have to realize that like opening Christmas presents, each one should be savored and enjoyed for it's own sake because pretty soon the whole pile of them will be gone. However, unlike Christmas presents, there is always a never ending supply of books to be found at your local library. Somehow I feel this entry is turning into a public service announcement about utilizing your local library.
I'm lucky because my mother works at my local library and has for the last 15 or so years. Therefore, not only do I not have to worry about returning books on time, but I couldn't tell you the last time I picked out a book for myself. Maybe, 1985? I can handle book recommendations from others, but aside from that, my mother simply provides me with reading material. And for the most part, the books she picks out are pretty good.
As far as movie rentals go, is it me, or does it keep getting more and more expensive? I rented two movies and I swear it cost $9. I thought it was more like $3 or $3.50 per movie, but I could be mistaken.
I will comment on two of the three movies I watched. This one was as strange as the website seems to be in the short time I perused it just now to get the link. There were so many elements to this movie seemingly thrown in at random. It was full of emotion, sometimes humor, and sometimes pity. It was entertaining but I certainly wouldn't classify it a "romantic comedy" as it was referred to. However, watch it if you're in the mood for something different that will make you laugh a little and think a lot in an attempt to figure out how it all fits together.
Secondly, I saw this much hyped movie (also with an interesting website). It was good but lacked depth. It was suspenseful, but of course, you know how it will all turn out. Although the girl at the video store said "This movie is soooo good! I bought it because I loved it so much!!" I should've just put it back on the shelf right then and there. But it was worthwhile if you're curious (as I was) how an entire movie can take place in one simple location.
