February 11, 2005
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Well...after an embaressing end to the work week (I had to leave class for a few minutes because I almost passed out), the weekend was welcome. It was a quiet and rather dull weekend, which was fine by me. I thought I would clean more, but nothing got done. I'm a little worn down lately. I need to kick all the illness and cheer up a bit. Any advice?
Yesterday I finally watched "The Phantom of the Opera." Here are my thoughts:
Lovely costumes, such evocative scenery! The feeling of the gothic romance was certainly there, and I had a little gasp of delight every time they showed a new scene or character. I used to adore the musical, and so it was like meeting old friends. However...the lead female in your musical movie should be able to sing. Especially when your lead female is playing a character who is supposed to be a fantastic singer. I'm sorry, but Christine as sung in the movie was a...singing corpse. She had no emotion, no stage presence. If I was the Phantom, I would have died of boredom before getting halfway through "Angel of Music." Dull, dull, dull. And much too corsetted to be singing in the opera. Erik, though...a little rock band like, but I liked him, overall. The nice half of his face was pretty! And I liked when his hair was mussed. Raoul...hehehe, they tried to make him Action!Raoul. I disagreed with some things, such as changing the chandelier accident, even as I could understand why they did them. It was nice getting to see a bit of Erik's past, rather than just getting a brief monologue from Mme. Giry. Mme. Giry...she knew a bit too much. Ah well. I did enjoy it, even as I made fun of it. Heheheh. I'm also sure it looked more magnificent on the big screen. I adored the Phantom's little doll theatre, and his Red Death costume. It wasn't as sumptuous as his big Venetien costume in the musical, but it was Regency styled, and I rather liked the idea of him having an outdated suit to wear. I guess the main sticking point for me was Christine. I mean...she's not a hugely deep character...but she is supposed to have a stunning voice. I remain unstunned. But the colors, the sets (except I totally was lost about that chapel...), very very pretty. I will be buying the DVD, whereupon I shall sing the faux opera loudly with Megan "A toad, Madame?" Boldt. Ah...and Minnie Driver. Thank you, Miss Driver. You made a great diva, and brought some life to the opera house. Heheheh.
However...the movie fed into my return to loving my 1/6 dolls. After watching the movie, I was consumed with the idea of owning a doll of Erik. Aimee's painting him now. *bounces*
I also should introduce you to my newest 1/6, Sliver. He's a ragdoll boy from a story we're working on. I'm working on his costume now. And although I suck at art, and Aimee obviously painted his great face and body...I cut his hair! Hehe...he's an Obitsu head, rooted in three different blues.
I also finally FINALLY acquired my favorite Azone cosplay doll costume. I have no idea what it's from, but I saw it on a doll and totally fell in love with it. Right now Sparks is wearing it, but I'll probably eventually make a doll for it. I'm not sure yet if it'll be a boy or a girl...I'm just so in love with this costume! I think I'll try to make or find a little lute to go with it.
I'm in love with the feather and pom pom belt and the red cross-garters. And the hat. And the cloak has a hood. Too too cute.
Anyway...nothing else really exciting. The weather has been chilly again, which sucks, though it's getting sunnier. I'm praying for warm weather. Also...I got a slip in my mailbox that says I have a package...but the office was closed! *cries* So, I must wait until Monday.
And finally, before I sign off, I must pay homage to the most wonderful food ever created in America and replicated in the Land of the Rising Sun. All hail...
GRILLED CHEESE!
Comfort food like no other, grilly and cheesy and buttery and bready and lovely. Oh, how I love you!
So on that note (la), I'm signing off. Sorry for the inane and rambling post. Remember...I'm still sick. :)
Posted by Mandy at February 11, 2005 11:53 PMWow Mandy you wrote a lot,but what really got me is the grilled cheese sandwich I still did not get one,so why don't you send one to me.Hahaha.
Sorry I don't know much about your dolls but they are very nice.
Lots of love and hugs from Oma and Grandpa.
Say hi to Aimeeeeeee.
Your ranting was a lovely insite into the movie, not that you're opionated or anything.
It's just like you were home and talking about it.
Smile, the weather has to get warmer - remember "global warming".
My main problem with Phantom the movie was "Masquerade" because it was in black and white, practically. That, in itself, was a cool idea, to make the phantom stand out and all that, and it did look awesome, but... when you listened to the lyrics, it looked ridiculous... They go on about all the colours at the masqerade, and there... weren't any. So to me it looked a little silly.
But overall I liked it too! (Phantom was hottt! :) Except when his hair disappeared when the mask came off... that was wierd. Oh well. If you don't know waht I'm talking about, I'll show you later. :D ) When you buy it, I shall watch it frequently with you and maybe help you act? :) Oo oo, I can do movie Christine....
Face for happy scenes: :D
Face for sad scenes: :[
And that's all the expression I need! *g*
Love ya!
Posted by: KT at February 20, 2005 02:26 AM