So, I threw my back out again. Needless to say, it was, and still is, incredibly painful to do anything. Thus I spent the better part of two days laying on the floor or whatnot. I really don't like laying down that much. Most of that time was spent watching tv. How boring! I hate watching that much tv. But, I did get to see some movies that I've been wanting to watch for a long time.
First, there was The Joy Luck Club. I've only ever seen the last twenty minutes of it before and I've heard talk for the longest time that it was such a great movie. I liked it. It was interesting. I think though, that the book would be better. I know I say that about everything, but it would be especially true in this case. The background stories would be more in depth I think. There's always more information in books than in movies. So, I might read it. Strange though, whenever I think about anyone who would read that book, I can only think of hoards of middle aged women....hmm....
I watched Masterpiece Theatre too. This installment was called "The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton." Overall, a bit dull and I'm glad that it didn't have more parts to it. I don't really get how the title fits the story. Don't get me wrong, it does apply, but it seems that they could have found something else that fit it a bit better. The story was about a young, educated woman that married a man that published magazines and the like. Of course, they were madly in love, but the husband gave his wife syphillis. He got it from a prostitute that he was either sleeping with before he got married, or cheating on his wife with, they didn't really specify. And if they did, I was too tired to notice. Anyways, since she had syphillis, her first three children died and it was all sad and whatnot. She managed to have two more kids before she passed away, but they really didn't focus much on them. So, she died at 28 from the STD. The reason that she is so famous is because she wrote a book. I forget what it was called, but the main point of it was to be a guide to running the home. I'm guessing that it still is a popular book in England based on how they presented everything, but I don't know for sure. I sure I could research it and find out, but let's face it, that's just not happening.
I also watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's." It left me with only one resounding thought, "Why the hell is that a classic?" It was boring, and nothing special from any other romance movie. I really don't understand its appeal...My loss I guess.
After such a weekend, I'm trying to get used to sitting up more now. Jaxi has an appointment with the vet tomorrow to get her hips checked out. I need to make an appointment to get mine checked out too :). School starts tomorrow as well. Considering the pain I'm in, tomorrow is not cracking up to be such a great day.
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I know that I'm not particularly looking forward to it.
As a person who has actually read "The Joy Luck Club" (many, many years ago, mind you) it does go into more detail and does seem a bit more clever than the movie. But I wasn't too wowed by it. It has its own value, don't get me wrong. Then again, since its been a while its impression on me may have dulled over the passage of time. Who knows?
It sounds like your "The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton" was one of your run of the mill Victorian pieces. They're always about the proper way a woman should run the house. And generally, very boring. At least the syphilis keeps it from getting too snooze-worthy.
But so far, good show. I look forward to your next installment.
I think stories are filtered by our own experiences. You may read Joy Luck Club now, and not get so much out of it as a more mature, more experienced person. I saw the film, and it made me realize there were so many things we take for granted that the first four women did not have, and how their daughters framed their own mistakes with misguided idealism. You have the power to get it right - and you still screw it up! Human nature!
Hope you feel better, back pain sucks! :)
BTW - I just read and posted comments to all your postings that I missed in my time caring for Moses. I love your room and I am itching to see your paintings! -L
Dude, the only thing I could imagine wanting to see Breakfast at Tiffany's for, is Tiffanys. I heart Tiffany and Co. :D (Robin's egg blue boxes, aw yeah. Good things inside.)
You know, 80's "classics" shouldn't count. I HATED The Breakfast Club. I hated every character in it, and I hate when people say it was so great.
Every copy of that movie should be burned.
See you.
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