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clevermanka) wrote2012-10-12 10:42 am
clevermanka) wrote2012-10-12 10:42 am
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I've seen it all before, so I'm not coming around no more
Why is it impossible to find a rental copy of Disney's Hercules around here? I mean, apart from the fact that we have only two rental places in town anymore (besides Redbox), but geez. It's available on Netflix and other online rental places, but we don't watch enough movies to justify a subscription to an online service. What's the deal, local stores?
I was going through previous entries to refresh myself on my health decline and I found this post from last December, talking about how good I felt. I said: It's amazing how suddenly--I mean really suddenly, just the past week--all the things I've been doing have come together like snap and I feel human. Or, at least, my version of human. Eating clean, acupuncture, realistic exercise, moderate chemical enhancement, all of these things I've been incorporating over the past, what? Year and a half? My body just reached this level of rightness and it is so so so incredibly amazing.
Here I've been thinking that my current decline dates back from November, but it appears no. As of December eighth, I was pretty feeling fucking awesome. I found the beginning of the end, which was only a few days after that. December 11 I started having that horrible hip pain. I wonder if the exercise-induced soreness was exacerbated by rising inflammation levels. What would've been standard muscle fatigue (from an intense exercise session resulting, ironically, from feeling so great) kicked the already-inflamed state of my body and pushed it over the edge. I've had no luck figuring out what triggered the inflammation, though. I think it's safe to say that the aggressive workouts (hello, cortisol) triggered the downward spiral. So that's...helpful? Maybe? *shrug*
Last night I stayed home, curled up on the couch, and watched the last installment of the BBC's Hollow Crown series. OMG SO GOOD. I had major problems with Richard II, some minor quibbles with Henry IV pt. 1, thought Henry IV pt. 2 was kinda meh (except for Falstaff, wow that actor is uh-may-zing), but holy crap Henry V was perfect. I teared up at the end. I was worried about how they were going to deal with the Narrator/Chorus aspect of that play, but it was beautifully done, with a surprise payoff at the end. So so so good. Really. So good.
And all the people who complain about York being played by a black man? I'm sorry, but, um. Well, there's no nice way to say this, so...just STFU. He was amazing and perfect and I love that the BBC had the balls to cast a person of color for a major Shakespearean role like it was no big thing because it shouldn't be and now I totally ship Harry and York (no, seriously, the eye-fucking is pretty intense, even more so than with Poins, IMO), so thank you BBC for everything on Henry V. WELL DONE.
I know most locals who read me are headed out to the Guy Forsyth show in KC tonight, but for any Larryville-dwellers looking for something to do this evening, may I recommend one or both of the Late Night Callers shows this evening? Their first is an early gig at Replay Lounge, and the later show is at the Bottleneck. I like to imagine myself going to both shows, but chances are (being honest, here) I'm only going to make it to the Replay one.
This is the last weekend of KCRF, y'all. Here's hoping we don't get flooded/tornado-ed out.
I was going through previous entries to refresh myself on my health decline and I found this post from last December, talking about how good I felt. I said: It's amazing how suddenly--I mean really suddenly, just the past week--all the things I've been doing have come together like snap and I feel human. Or, at least, my version of human. Eating clean, acupuncture, realistic exercise, moderate chemical enhancement, all of these things I've been incorporating over the past, what? Year and a half? My body just reached this level of rightness and it is so so so incredibly amazing.
Here I've been thinking that my current decline dates back from November, but it appears no. As of December eighth, I was pretty feeling fucking awesome. I found the beginning of the end, which was only a few days after that. December 11 I started having that horrible hip pain. I wonder if the exercise-induced soreness was exacerbated by rising inflammation levels. What would've been standard muscle fatigue (from an intense exercise session resulting, ironically, from feeling so great) kicked the already-inflamed state of my body and pushed it over the edge. I've had no luck figuring out what triggered the inflammation, though. I think it's safe to say that the aggressive workouts (hello, cortisol) triggered the downward spiral. So that's...helpful? Maybe? *shrug*
Last night I stayed home, curled up on the couch, and watched the last installment of the BBC's Hollow Crown series. OMG SO GOOD. I had major problems with Richard II, some minor quibbles with Henry IV pt. 1, thought Henry IV pt. 2 was kinda meh (except for Falstaff, wow that actor is uh-may-zing), but holy crap Henry V was perfect. I teared up at the end. I was worried about how they were going to deal with the Narrator/Chorus aspect of that play, but it was beautifully done, with a surprise payoff at the end. So so so good. Really. So good.
And all the people who complain about York being played by a black man? I'm sorry, but, um. Well, there's no nice way to say this, so...just STFU. He was amazing and perfect and I love that the BBC had the balls to cast a person of color for a major Shakespearean role like it was no big thing because it shouldn't be and now I totally ship Harry and York (no, seriously, the eye-fucking is pretty intense, even more so than with Poins, IMO), so thank you BBC for everything on Henry V. WELL DONE.
I know most locals who read me are headed out to the Guy Forsyth show in KC tonight, but for any Larryville-dwellers looking for something to do this evening, may I recommend one or both of the Late Night Callers shows this evening? Their first is an early gig at Replay Lounge, and the later show is at the Bottleneck. I like to imagine myself going to both shows, but chances are (being honest, here) I'm only going to make it to the Replay one.
This is the last weekend of KCRF, y'all. Here's hoping we don't get flooded/tornado-ed out.
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And never mind; the library is free! :D
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iTunes has the 1999 version, are you signed on for it with your foray into the MP3 land?
Or hey, ask on FB.. maybe a local parent has a copy you can borrow?
I'd love to make it out tonight but if my morning stiffness/digestive upset is any indicator, "out" isn't happening for me.
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*shrug* They have lots of other Disney movies.
I'm not really interested in watching movies on my iPod or figuring out how to get movies from my iPod to the television. I just want to rent the fucking movie, you know? I was talking about the animation style with
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Thank you, lady!
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Listed by release date:
Pinocchio (Hands down, the most amazing animation ever)
Sleeping Beauty (Mostly for Maleficent and Philip's horse)
Robin Hood (Not ashamed to admit I had a crush on Robin)
Mulan (Best. Musical Montage. Ever.)
Lilo and Stitch (My favorite, overall)
Tangled (Which I've only seen once, but Max the horse reminded me SO MUCH of Philip's horse I was totally in love--also the story didn't suck)
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I miss working for Disney, so this helps me get through the day.
Pinnochio is pretty great, but the story makes me sad. Issues!
My faves (in no particular order):
Sleeping Beauty - Mostly for Maleficent, and for the art style.
Lilo & Stitch - Because Lilo is violent and Stitch is mischievous, and it's got the ocean!
Monsters, Inc. - I know that it's technically sort of Pixar, but it's very much a Disney movie, and I find it so charming that it makes my eyes squishy.
Mulan - Grace with a dash of badassery - what's not to love? The art is pretty.
Disney movie I hate: The Little Mermaid. I hate Ariel SO MUCH. Back when I worked at Disney, would joke that I wanted to beer batter and deep fry her. Now, I would just stuff her with dill and lemon and bake her in a very hot oven, until her skin was crisp.
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I wasn't counting any of the Pixar stuff because they have such a different aesthetic, visually and story-wise.
Ursula is the only reason to watch The Little Mermaid. Perfect icon is perfect, btw.
Also, because it is now in my head:
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