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It was Sunday afternoon and blazing hot here in New York City. Ducking into a well air-conditioned theatre seemed like the way to go.
I knew practically nothing about the Barbara Daly Baekeland murder case when I entered the theatre. It happened in ‘72; I was only 11 at the time.
What I knew I got from the poster in the theatre window. It was a high society murder, and the son stabbed her to death.
Julianne Moore is Barbara Daly Baekeland, a woman who married out of her class. Eddie Redmayne plays the grown-up version of son Tony.
Both have incredible anger issues, yet spend a good portion of the movie gliding aorund being very fashionable.
The pace and cinematography remind of the 1971 film Death in Venice.
Without a doubt all of us sitting in the theatre were anxiously awaiting the murder. The murder scene is almost anti-climatic, when compared to the decadence before.
I don’t do spoilers, but if you are easily disturbed please read a bit about the case before buying your ticket.
well actually they are just slightly rust colored now. The batch of henna I mixed up and aged on the bathroom windowsill overnight was just a bit stronger than the last.
My hair came out well. It’s a high powered auburn which will lose it’s voltage gradually over the coming weeks.
My hands will be their normal color after my next shower tonight.
One of the DVDs I rented last night is My Kid Could Paint That. It was about four year old girl, Marla Olmstead, who became a world famous abstract artist within a year. That same year 60 minutes did some sort of expose, and her career nosedived. Her parents and supporters retaliated with a DVD of her doing a painting from start to finish. She’s 6 now, and her paintings sell for 25 grand.
It was fascinating to watch how her parents react to the media attention. The father is very comfortable with it. This probably caused all the trouble, because he’s also a bit of a painter himself. He was more or less accused of touching up his daughter’s work.
The mom looks like she’d wished it all had never happened.
Marla is charming.
This movie is less about her and her art, and more about grownups and what we do.
See this. I would love to hear what you have to say about it.
In the DVD player: Going Shopping
Spent the last couple of days just walking around town taking pictures.
With stops here and there for writing breaks.
And a haircut.
The cut was an interesting experience. I usually tell the stylist; “just do your thing.” My hair is so fine and thin that they can’t do more than trim it with a few layers anyway.
The young lady who did it this time decided to keep it long in front and very short in the back. When I looked in the mirror it reminded me of how my mother wore her hair.
Most stylists play down my natural wave; this one played it to the hilt. My hair is twice as thick looking. Looks like she got herself a customer for life.
Well, time to put the batteries in the camera and get going.
Be back at you soon.
Frances
Took Thursday off and went to see Evan Almighty with Jersey friend.
It wasn’t just lots of laughs and great special effects; the message behind it made me teary eyed.
Then again those 20 second TV commercials where someone calls his mom just to say I love you make me cry too.
Just call me Ole Waterworks.
When I got home I watched a couple of DVDs I rented: Factory Girl & Deepak Chopra’s Seven Laws of Spiritual Success.
Factory Girl is the story of Edie Sedgwick and her days at Andy Warhol’s Factory. I’ve read quite a bit about the lovely Edie and the Factory over the years and wanted to see it. It was quite provocative, and Sienna Miller was dead sexy as Sedgwick.
It was Sunday evening and I wanted to see a movie.
As I looked over the multi-plex’s offerings I asked the ticket lady what people were saying about Joshua
”That Johua is one scary kid.”
“Sold”
Creepy kid(s) movies have always been high on my list. Favorites include The Omen, Omen II & the original Children of the Damned.
The film was nominated twice at Sundance and won for cinematography.
It’s got this shot with a video camera kind of look that makes everything seem very real.
The movie was shot right in my neighborhood, and I recognized every single street scene.
The school Joshua attends in the film is one my where my daughter’s church used to rent space.
In one scene Joshua is at the Pond in Central Park playing with a remote control rental boats. It was boat 61 which I took a picture of recently when I was in the area.
It’s really strange to see so much familar in a movie - especially one like that.
Because I’m telling you Joshua is a one a scary kid.
Yesterday my Jersey friend and I hit the mall at Pavonia Newport in Jersey City, NJ.
Malls are scarce here in Manhattan; they do much better in the outer boroughs.
We had late lunch at a restaurant near the mall; we were in a tablecloth and silverware mood. The waitress was so nice, every restaurant ought to have someone like her around. And I had Bananas Foster for dessert. Yes, I know that’s roughly a bazillion calories, but I just had to have it.
Part of our plan was a movie and we saw an exciting one: Live Free Die Hard
Two hours and ten minutes of mind blowing special effects and lots of bang bang kapow.
Matt Farell is adorable as a super geek.
In between the meal and movie we checked out the stores. I got two t-style tops at Macy’s. One a hot pink batik with a bright orange-yellow flower - very 70’s. The other is a very basic grey that can be dressed up or down.
Of course my camera was with me. Here’s a couple of shots - the rest will be my Wordless Wednesday.
Looks like everyone is taking off this week. I’m not surprised; it’s what usually happens with a mid-week holiday.
Sunday Day Off went well. I saw Ratatouille; imagine a movie that actually made you want a rat in your own kitchen. And of course, they advertised the Ratatouille video game before the movie. Hey they wanted to make sure the kiddies knew about it; parents might want to hustle out of the theatre before the closing credits.
Did some photostrolling as you can see in my previous post.
And even bought myself some new kicks - neato Nikes with blue trim.
I redid my blogforth header with one of yesterday’s pictures (not shown here); what do you think?
See ya later.
How are all of you?
It’s so nice to have a whole day of whatever I want ahead of me.
I scratched laundry off my list first thing this morning; I’ll be off on the 4th, so I’ll so it then.
Rented an interesting movie on the IFC channel: Pierrepoint. Albert Pierrepoint was England’s most prolific hangman. Quite a few hangings take place in the film, but Pierrepoint’s sense of calm and compassion keeps them from becoming gory money shots.
Time to get myself dressed and out the door. I’m actually going to meet a friend for a - movie. And of course some shopping and lunch and chat will be part of the mix.
Everyone enjoy your day.
Be back later.
Peace.
If you asked me: What was the most unusual movie you’ve ever seen?
It would have to be Dancer in the Dark, which I am watching for the second time on IFC right now.
I woke up at 6:30 am, and found it while I was channel surfing.
Right now Bjork is on trial for murder, and the whole courtroom broke into a song and dance number.
Glad I’m up early because I have a load of stuff to get out of the way today, including the big blue of laundry waiting patiently for me by the door.
Be back in a bit.
The weather was perfect today. Not hot, not chilly, and overcast which meant I could wear my black t-top and capris without fear of melting.
I met up with a friend, and we had a nice walk and early dinner.
We also saw Oceans Thirteen, which has a killer cast. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and my beloved big Al - no last name necessary you know who which one I mean.
Elliot Gould & Carl Reiner were both superb in supporting roles.
A must add to your must see lists.
It’s pouring rain here in New York, but I still had a perfectly wonderful Sunday afternoon.
Took a lovely long walk even though it was sprinkling during the afternoon.
Lunch was Chinese at one of my all-time favorite restaurants The Shun Lee. I’ve been going there for 26 years now!
Saw Pirates of the Caribbean 3. It’s nearly three hours long, and loaded with special effects & Johnny Depp **sigh
she who blogs has seven members now, and I’m working on a companion website for it.
Just finished writing Heart an e-mail. He’s still traveling, but he takes the time to write and send wonderful pictures.
Think I’ll go sink into a hot lavender bath.
Everyone have a good Monday morning.
Waving at you from New York.
Special wave to you Heart!
Caught the latest Spidey spectaular.
Very cool villains.
Thomas Hayden Church was the Sand Man, and Topher Grace Venom.
The special effects move fast in this one.
I spent half the film with my stomach lodged somewhere in my throat. Every time Spiderman drops starts swinging off those buildings my fear of heights kicks in.
Definitely worth seeing.
