I've been trying to stick with Julia Cameron's book, "The Right to Write". I'll pick up a chapter here and there and use it as a way to get thoughts on paper based on chapter by chapter 'assignments'. Here's an excerpt from the book.
Why should we write?
We should write because it is human nature to write. Writing claims our world. It makes it directly and specifically our own. We should write because humans are spiritual beings and writing is a powerful form of prayer and meditation, connecting us both to our own insights and to a higher and deeper level of inner guidance.
We should write because writing brings clarity and passion to the act of living. Writing is sensual, experiential, grounding. We should write because writing is good for the soul. We should write because writing yields us a body of work, a felt path through the world we live in.
We should write, above all, because we are writers, whether we call ourselves that or not.-from The Right to Write (Julia Cameron)
Having said that... I'll write some movie reviews.
I haven't written my movie reviews in a while so I thought I'd catch up. Here are several movies that I have watched in the past two months or so with a rating and quick review.
Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Rating: 8/10
I took Jake and Jessica to see this movie a couple of weeks ago. I hate the first two episodes. Jake was bored begging me to take him to Auntie LaLa's house. He then was at the edge of the seat during the fight scene between Obi-Wan and Gen.Greievas. He turns to me after that sequence and says, "This is a good movie!" He proceeded to fall asleep with about an hour left in the film and when he woke up he said, "That was a good movie!" And yes, I have to agree. I really-really enjoyed this movie - "Finally" I said to myself.
The Land Before Time (1988)
Rating: 6/10
This was the first time I've ever seen this movie. I played it for the kids and kicked back in bed to watch it with them. This was a very-very depressing movie. We have three Land Before Time DVDs. I don't think I'll put this movie in again. It was good, yes, but too depressing to watch over and over again like the others.
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The Land Before Time IX: Journey to the Big Water (2002) &
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)
Rating: 8/10 for both
Both of these were quite enjoyable for the kids. The music was also fun. Both Jake and Bella can be heard at times singing "Friends for Dinner" and "Big Water". Good movie for kids!
Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000)
Rating: 4/10
I am not a fan of Sandra Oh. This movie is the reason why. I watched it a while back and rewatched it on TiVo recently trying to give it a chance. There were several story lines about the lives of several strippers in this movie. That's way too many to keep me engaged. If they picked one or two, this movie would have been a better film. The most compelling story line was about a sister who, in her past, had a love affair with her brother. It was weird, uncomfortable, and sent chills up my spine, but it was the most interesting story line to watch. Nothing was resolved in this movie. Tons of loose ends. A big fat BLAH of a movie. If you want an excuse to watch naked girls like Sandra Oh, Daryl Hannah and Jennifer Tilly dance, then rent it. Jennifer Tilly's character, although very irritating, was the best of them all. Well acted with layers that made me laugh and cringe out of irritation. That's the only highlight of the movie.
Sideways (2004)
Rating: 9/10
I finally saw Sideways. I'm not a fan of Sanda Oh as stated in my previous review. But she turned me around in this movie. She was very good. I can SO identify with the Miles character. I enjoyed this movie finding it hard to find flaws in it. There was an odd turn in the movie (the wallet scene) but other than that, a very romantic, funny and well written film. The dialogue was awesome!
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