So, Megan and I just got back from seeing Twilight...both for the third time. The discussion on the way home from the theater invariably became about Swoon Worthy Moments in film - the "I'm very protective" line that poor, tortured Edward utters probably had something to do with the tone of our conversation.
Although the last line in the official trailer...man oh man.
Megan brought up the swooping over Darcy's shoulder at the dance in Pride and Prejudice (at about the 2 minute mark)...where she literally curled out of her chair.
I then brought up Becoming Jane, citing James McAvoy's loveliness. To which, Megan replied that she couldn't get past the whole Tumnus thing. I have this scene to offer. I won't let on when he comes into shot, but...holy moly - quite an entrance. Sigh.
I also re-watched Something's Got to Give - and apart from coveting her house once more - I was moved to tears by the following scene....again. Diane Keaton is a God and this performance is one of my favorites. "This is heartbroken"...ugh...perfection (at about the 2.50ish mark)
Is it about restraint and stolen glances that makes these scenes so formidable? Is it the earnestness and honesty? The knowledge that we know that love and the unsaid are tearing these people apart and they're at a dance or on a street corner and have to keep up some level of decorum.
I've been in a music rut lately...don't know why. But, nothing beats a rut like Joni Mitchell. Perfect music for a rainy Sunday.
Have a great week!
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Yeah....
Maybe I need more context, because I watched that and was all, why is Mr Tumnus leaping about the dance hall?
But Edward.
Oh, Edward.
I WOULD NOT SAY SUCH THINGS IF I WERE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rob Pattinson or James McAvoy?
It's like my own personal Sophie's Choice.
And I never understood the whole Team Edward / Team Jacob thing. For me it was ALWAYS Edward. Seriously, did I just type that? Damn, I think I need to get a life!!
Hi Liza. I wasn't sure where else to send you a message, as I can't seem to find your e-mail address anywhere ... I just got finished reading your amazing book 'Conversations with the Fat Girl', and I was blown away.
This book hit home on so many intimate details, that I had to wonder if you were writing about me. I really would love to tell you all about them, but I don't want to spam your blog with my story.
Is there an e-mail I could perhaps send you a message? Mine is stephie.hobbs@gmail.com. I would love to just say a few things, and thank you for showing me some truths in my own life :)
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