Wednesday thoughts
Hi everyone, sorry about the lack of posting lately. I've had my eyes glued to lines of code, slurping endless cups of coffee, ready to put my fist through my monitor for the past week. Not the best state to blog in.
Zombieslayer: Sorry, I'm not the Levi from Chico. Alot of my friends and aquintences did attend Chico but I dropped out of (junior) college rather quickly.
I know that this does major damage to my image as a streetwise hip-hop mogul, but the second that I saw Carrie Underwood's single "Inside Your Heaven" available for download on iTunes, I did just that...
It's exactly what you'd want to hear from her. A great country ballad. (I'm a sucker for those.)
I don't really follow American Idol (I do receive regular updates from my wife) but I did hear Carrie cover Heart's "Alone" and I was immediately sold. Anyone who can sing that song like that deserves a record contract. "Howwwww can I get you alooone?"
I saw The Aviator this weekend and I really enjoyed it. I was extremely impressed by two things.
Speaking of Katherine Hepburn...
...my lovely wife hates her.
Thursday night is movie night in the Nunnink household and I suggested the previously mentioned Bringing Up Baby, starring Carey Grant and You-Know-Who.
About thirty minutes into the film, Suzanne turns to me and announces, "I'm going to bed." I (stunned) say, "Don't you like this?" Suzanne: "I can't stand her!" meaning Hepburn. So after a brief discussion on the talent and likeablilty of Katherine Hepburn, Suzanne headed for the bedroom and I steadfastly continued watching the film.
Suzanne does that sometimes; weird things bug her. For example, she was the only person in the audience rooting for Raoul and not The Phantom when we went to Phantom of the Opera. "The Phantom was screwed up," she informed her stunned fellows after the play. "If Christine and him got together they wouldn't be happy. And Raoul was really sweet."
I still love you, hon.
I leave you with this: Does Katherine Hepburn remind anyone else of Sarah Powers?
Zombieslayer: Sorry, I'm not the Levi from Chico. Alot of my friends and aquintences did attend Chico but I dropped out of (junior) college rather quickly.
I know that this does major damage to my image as a streetwise hip-hop mogul, but the second that I saw Carrie Underwood's single "Inside Your Heaven" available for download on iTunes, I did just that...It's exactly what you'd want to hear from her. A great country ballad. (I'm a sucker for those.)
I don't really follow American Idol (I do receive regular updates from my wife) but I did hear Carrie cover Heart's "Alone" and I was immediately sold. Anyone who can sing that song like that deserves a record contract. "Howwwww can I get you alooone?"
I saw The Aviator this weekend and I really enjoyed it. I was extremely impressed by two things.
- The crash scene. That was insane!
- Cate Blanchett as Katherine Hepburn. I had just watched Bringing Up Baby and I'll be darned if she didn't do an amazing impression.
Speaking of Katherine Hepburn...
...my lovely wife hates her.
Thursday night is movie night in the Nunnink household and I suggested the previously mentioned Bringing Up Baby, starring Carey Grant and You-Know-Who.
About thirty minutes into the film, Suzanne turns to me and announces, "I'm going to bed." I (stunned) say, "Don't you like this?" Suzanne: "I can't stand her!" meaning Hepburn. So after a brief discussion on the talent and likeablilty of Katherine Hepburn, Suzanne headed for the bedroom and I steadfastly continued watching the film.
Suzanne does that sometimes; weird things bug her. For example, she was the only person in the audience rooting for Raoul and not The Phantom when we went to Phantom of the Opera. "The Phantom was screwed up," she informed her stunned fellows after the play. "If Christine and him got together they wouldn't be happy. And Raoul was really sweet."
I still love you, hon.
I leave you with this: Does Katherine Hepburn remind anyone else of Sarah Powers?
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Isn't it weird when an actor really repels or attracts you? I want to slap Robin Williams whenever I see his dewy eyed, sensitive, annoying smile. Admittedly, he's occassionally funny, but hugely over rated. Sarah Jessica Parker bugs me because she's so into thinking she looks sexy, and she's not. I can handle unattractive actresses, but I don't want them to think they're attractive.
And, as for attraction goes, we all know that I feel like if I ever met Jamie Lee Curtis or Morgan Freeman, we'd be fast friends, it would be like we'd known each other forever.
As for the Sarah/Katherine connection, bad call, they are nothing alike.
O.k., I must stick up for myself here. I have met a few other people who didn't want Christine and the Phantom to end up together. I mean come on. What was she supose to do, live down in the dark cellar for the rest of her life? Were they going to have children down there? Would they have dinner parties down there? No, they would be lonley people who hated eachother in the end. Now what did happen. She lived a good life with her cute husband and wonderful children. I think I have made my point.
The reason Kathrine Hepburn bugged me so much is mostly because of the way she talked. It was so fast and scattered. Not to mention most of what she said was annoying and the rest didn't make sence. Sorry hon, but I don't think Kathrine Hepburn movies are ever going to grow on me. I did however like a little bit the real person she was portade as in the Aviator. I saw she didn't talk like she did in her movies all the time and that made me not totally dislike her. How about Leonardo Dicaprio? Man there was some great acting in that movie.
I have yet to see The Aviator. We were going to rent it the other day, but Blockbuster was all out. Man, Blockbuster is lame now since you have no late fees, haha cuz all their new movies are never in!
This is gonna shock you Levi, because Katherine Hepburn is such an icon, but I don't enjoy her style of acting at all.
Have you ever seen The Lion in Winter?
Awful! It's like Suzanne says, her speech is so out of sync. She reminds me of a female Christopher Walkin. She totally overdramatizes situations as well--shaking her head around with her hair flying every which way.
I did like her in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner--but mostly that had to do with Spencer Tracy. He's the man. I suggest you guys start renting all of his movies. He never disappoints.
Hah-hah Levi: you downloaded a Carrie Underwood song. She sang Heart's Alone, like an old pro and I think she's ultra talented, but I have made it known that I will never succumb to buying an American Idol's almbum. No.
Sadie, where's your highly-trained-professional-photograph?
Christoper Walken is an outstanding actor, no one is as bad as him when he's a bad guy. Anything he does it great. I'm frankly, shocked.
I totally agree with Suzanne on that Christine was meant to end up with Raoul. They had childhood memories together and he really loved her. Now if he was scum then maybe I could see, but he was willing to die for her... he was great and she had a great life with him. The Phantom was cool but he had a total anger problem. I could see there being some domestic violence going on in that relationship
This Raoul-love must be a Gulas thing...
As far as Kathrine Hepburn goes, I can see not liking her. She's definately got an odd acting style.
Buuuuuut I think that she's fun to watch. She's very theatrical and intense. Not subtle but not everyone has to be. Her and Carey Grant are a blast together.
Oh, and Sadie, I'm buying Carrie Underwood's album when it comes out. And I'll do it with pride!
Right on babe!! I wasn't sure which one of us was going to to have to go get it. I'll say it, I LOVE CARRIE UNDERWOOD! She was my favorite sense the show started. Thanks for pointing out the part of Phantom that I didn't mention Rebecca. Talk about a twisted relationship Christine and the Phantom had. Not my idea of romantic. And it's not just a Gulas thing. Come on Zach, speak up. Don't be ashamed. There were other people who agreed with us too. Come on, if your out there don't be afraid, stand up for what you believe
Whoa! Wait a second! I never said I didn't like Chistopher Walken--I was trying to descibe how the way she delivers her lines is out of sync, somewhat like Walken. However, the point was: A woman can't pull that off like Walken can. Ya see?
I love Christopher W.--I always have.
wow, i really wish i had something insightful to say, but i just decided this whole convo was hilarious. thanx for the entertainment people. hehe, i feel like snickering evily to myslef. hehehehehehehe. ~Zach
And people, let's not forget the most annoying thing about this actress; she openly and unregrettfully carried on an affair with a married man who had children for years. That alone is enough to make her hard to watch and appreciate for me. I know it may be considered lame, but I have always had a hard time seperating actors lives from my like (or in this case dislike) towards them. Dad's the same way. Why to this day he still hasn't forgiven Tom for what he did to poor Nicole.
Yes, sister. Jamie or Morgan would never act that way.
Sorry Sadie for doubting your topgun skills in judging actors.
Gulas girls and David, somehow you're missing the physchogical theme of the Phantom. The audience identifies with the evil, messed up, rejected one, because we all believe ourselves to be. It's the Frankenstein syndrom. Maybe you guys are just too sweet. I could see that. (Maybe with the Gulas girls)
David I would like to say say that even though I was one of the girls with tears ricking down my face , at least I wasnt singing along to the score like the guy sitting next to me was. Oh wait a second, that was you ! its ok though I still love you ( :
Wow David, I am glad to see that you are on my sister and mine's side. You are very honest...that is good. The plain fact is that it is reality.
And yes Michele, if I got married and my husbands face was burned off (which I know is always your hypothetical) I would still love him. BUT...that is completely different than chosing that situation. If Tim had come to you without one of his ears, only one nostril, only three hairs on his head, a full uni-brow, and no pinky toes I am sure you would have thought differently of him. Don't blame Christine because she doesn't want to roll over every morning and be greeted with nastiness in some dark wet cave underground. Instead...she chose hotness.
Hold on a just a second.
The Phantom has no pinky toes?!
Wait a second.
The Phantom doesn't have pinky toes?
Shall I rephrase that question one more time? (Sorry about that.)
Melanie - I wasn't describing the Phantom (uni-brow?). More, just a hidious example of a man. You are too funny.
David- I thought he was cute. I am forgiving the hair because of the time the movie was set in. Remember, no one is perfect :) (except for Mel Gibson).
Sorry Sadie for doubting your topgun skills in judging actors
You are forgiven.
*snobby look on my face*
The Phantom was infinity hotter than Raul.
"The Phantom was infinity hotter than Raul"??? The only way I can slightly try to understand this is to think back to my little crush on Rick Moranis in Little Shop of Horrors. But even still it's hard for me to believe you really think that. Tell me honestly Michele, would you have stayed with the Phantom over Raul?
Michele, you have bigger problems than I had suspected. My help is no longer enough. I suggest you seek counseling. With love, Rebecca
Suzanne,
Would you please answer my email?
Thank you.
-Mel
*laughing*
Melanie is airing her grievences! *tattling*
Michele, I agree--The Phantom has that subtle, mysterious *ahem* sex appeal...while Raul is just a beefcake with no real depth--no soul. I'm with Michele on this 110%!
David: I, for one think it's cute that you sang along, and most likely, you sounded far better than the actors did. However, you may NOT sing along if we are fortunate enough to see the play again, and attend it together at some time in the future. That, my sons pal, would mean certain death for you.
-Melanie
It's not that Raul was just a beefcake. He loved her when they were children. Have we all forgotten the conection these two had? The Phantom just wanted to posese her, Raul wanted loved her.
It's like this: Phantom has The Batman Factor.
Who would you want to woo you--Batman or his alter ego Bruce Wayne?
It's a no brainer!
BATMAN!
(It's that whole mysterious man-thing)
Are you saying I have no brain Sadie? I'm Hurt :(
But the Phantom is nothing like Batman. He has a horrible temper, kills people instead of saves them, and kidnaps instead of woos. The only thing he really has going or himself is that you can't help but feel sorry for him about his whole life. It is sad but I don't think Christine should have to suffer because of it. Besides, Bruce Wayne is pretty sexy.
Rebecca--no pouting!
Suzanne--
Phantom has been burned in the past by overwhelming rejection. He has a lot of issues. He doesn't know how to express himself to people. He's repressed. Batman has issues too. He has major trust issues.
There's a Bruce Wayne inside of of the Phantom dying to get out. The love of a good woman might be just what he needs. I, for one, would give it a go if I were the one being "kidnapped".
Remember when Vikki Vale tried to get close to Batman and he would run away--?? He was gruff with her too, I think he even sorta kidnapped her when he took her to his bat cave. She was scared, but we all know she was secretly enjoying it.
You guys are crazy. :)
Off Topic: I've taken down the Adventures in Microsoft training post due to *cough* work issues. Just in case you're wonding where it went.
Continue on with the discussion. I'm definately on The Phantom and Sadie's side here.
Continue on with the discussion. I'm definately on The Phantom and Sadie's side here.
*fist cocked*
YESSSSSSSSSS!
~ I support your choice to remove your microsoft training post. Always err on the side of *ahem* caution.
I understand thinking you would want to go with the Phantom, but actually picture it. Then picture the love of your life trying to rescue you. Would you really turn down Raul and live down there with the Phantom? (I really want to know if you would.) Does any body else think this discussion is really funny?
OK, I'll admit, that I would go with Raul. That's the safe, sane choice. But, inside all of us, there's a person who wants to be with a pathetic, passionate dangerous person like Phantom. And, there's a part of us that is that pathetic, passionate, dangerous person. That's why Phantom is the true stud and Antogonist of the story! (Antogonist means the person the audience relates to, roots for, etc., Right Simon?)
It's sort of like choosing Superman over Batman, which I would do. Superman is good and righteous, Batman is sort of screwed up and bent on revenge.
Michele:
An antogonist, in its purest and most simple form, isn't a word. Though it very well could be, I suppose. It's meaning would probably be disputed (can anyone think of a good definition for the word antogonist?) I think the word you were searching for was antagonist, and again, I apologize, but that word is actually used the signify the person you are not rooting for. The protagonist is the hero, and the antagonist is the bad guy. Just don't call me a word nazi or anything.
Simon
Suzanne--I like this conversation. It's very insightful. I would choose Raul; if it seriously was my choice to make. In looking for the long term relationship, Raul is the safe bet, as Michele described. The Phantom might get bored of me after awhile and pick a new, younger, prettier girl to be infatuated with.
Michele--I thought it was 'Protagonist'...yeah, in fact, I'm sure of it.
Superman?
*shrug* Batman would be more fun. By the way--you said 'screwed' that's bad.
*dang it. Simon hasn't been here all morning and then by some prophetic knowledge that he suggested I had, he shows up here as if he heard his name.
*creepy*
Bah!
Ha Ha, Michele said a bad word and got in trouble. I know where you guys are coming from with the Phantom. I just can't see it in him. My soft spot is for the awkward sweet guy. Like I said, Rick Moranis in Little Shop of Horrors. Could he be any cuter sing Suddenly Semore? Or Corey from Boy Meets World fidgeting at his locker waiting for Tapanga to walk by. Or even my now gorgeous, studdly husband who was once the nervous sweet guy who was perfectly nervous with eyes only for me. I remember the night he told me he liked me. I couldn't have fallen harder. Anyway, off the subject, we all have our soft spots.
Woohoo! Finally the honesty comes shining through. Thank you Michele and Sadie for admitting that you truelly would go with Raoul. I see what you are saying Michele - but I have never been one to want to be with someone messed up. I have enough drama in my own life! I am looking for someone to be the stability in my life. Too funny Sadie on how the Phantom would get bored of you. After all you would have done for him...go figure!
Suzanne - I have to admit. When I was house-sitting a few months ago I was watching old re-runs of Boy Meets World and started getting a crush on Cory. Our secret, k?
Haha Woah, this is insane.
I would just like to say that I am worried about the women out there who are not atracted to the phantom. Is there somehing wrong with you? The phantom is like the heart of sexy. Not to sound gross or anything but Its true. He is so pasionate and isn't like wimpy Raoul who is constantly kind of sucking up to christine. Phantom is hotter. The end.
Oh yeah, Tio joe does this beat the amount of comments your mothers day post had?
Suzanne, I think my wierd crushes beat yours. Crater face from grease, conrad birdie, max from a goofy movie, tramp from lady and the tramp. That's all I can think of right now.
Gee, thanks, Simon. Of course you all know I don't think there is such a word as "antogonist"!
But, on that note, I think we should invent a literary term for the protagonist in the genre of our beloved Phantom. Let's face it everyone, he's a pathetic, insane mess. So, he has all the qualities of a classic antagonist, yet he's the one we root for and relate to. There are lots of them in literature and the movie arts; think of King Kong, the aforementioned Frankenstein, Bonnie and Clyde, Wiley E. Coyote, Spongebob, the doomed Old Yeller, and the latest, Johnny Depp in Secret Window. These evil characters somehow call out to the inner-screwed-up-self in us all. Perhaps we should term them Innermalfunctionist.
Yes, Gulas girls. I remember that first crush, the blush of young love. When I hear "I Think I Love You" by David Cassidy, I am transported back to that Saturday morn, when I was 11 years old and I watched him lip-sync it on American Bandstand. I loved him with a pure and perfect passion.
Ho, I forgot to tell Suzanne that today while I was watching Jack, he walked by Levi's blog and saw the picture of Katherine Hepburn. He said, "That's my mommy." I said, "Yes, Jack it is." So, I guess you look like your least favorite actress, Suzanne, funny, huh?
You LIED to my son!!! That the last time you babysit or see the children, EVER! She wasn't bad looking though so I guess it's OK.
Roz-I will admit that Raul was dorky and had bad hair and looked like he should have been on the front of a trashy novel, but he was not wimpy. Come on, he was chasing the Phantom every chance he got to save Christine. He wanted their relationship to be out in the open no matter what the danger. He almost died for her begging her not to be with the Phantom just to save him. Sorry but that's not wimpy in my book. Oh, and I also had a big crush on Max from The Goofy Movie. Also Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid. They don't make cartoons much studlier than that. (Sorry David, now this conversation is getting really weird)
That's too bad your wife doesn't like Hepburn. I loved her in African Queen. Oh well, I guess we can't agree on everything.
Yeah, looking at your age, I realized that you're too young to be that other Levi guy. It's just not the most common name and you're in Northern California so I had to ask.
Roz, really, Conrad Birdie??? Is it that tight gold uniform that he wiggles his hips in? I don't remember him having bad teeth though - I thought that was a must for your men :)
My ALL TIME favorite crush is for the most attractive and talented man...Gene Kelly. I am sorry but I think that he is absolutely wonderful! He can actually sing and dance. This could be considered dorky though seeing as the heart throbs of todays genra is not singing, dancing, happy men. But man, I just see him walk onto the screen and my heart automatically melts. When he dances I shiver and go into a trance.
Joe, I like "innermalfuntionist" better, and shall continue to use it.
Superman had his inner demons, too. His motives were just purer. That is why I wanted Levi to relate to him, and now, young Jack shall be forced to relate to him as well. (I mean, I may want to run off with the Phantom, but I don't want my daughter to)
On that note, people, it's not a question of "Who do we want Christene to end up with?" Of course, she must reject Phantom, we know this, and we would, too. The point is, there's something in us all that loves him, and IS him, the innermalfuncionist.
Zombieslayer, Levi's wife looks sort of like that little girl from "My Girl". Do you remember that movie? Right now, though she's sort of turning into the Mexican lady from "Spanglish".
David, you could NOT take on the Beast in his beast form, maybe once the spell is broken and he turns all fem, perhaps then.
Levi, sorry, I'm turning my blog into my own, and we're having all this fun while you're being beaten with stripes at work. (Can we say "w**k, still on your blog? Delete this if not.)
Michele you are too funny. But I have to be honest, there isn't even a little part of me that would want to end up with the Phantom. I might be his friend and meet for coffee every once in awhile, but never a romantic relationship.
And Joe, please don't mock us. We are having fun :)
Since we're on the topic of Hot Cartoons, my sisters and I had a crush on Moses from The Prince of Egypt. For some reason, I seriously doubt Moses was THAT hot in real life, but I guess we'll never know. (In Heaven we won't be judging people's looks, we'll all be hot.)
I also thought that Haku in Spirited Away was cute. If I was Chiriho/Sen, I would have followed him around too. Did you know that Haku's voice is the same as Sora from the PS2 Game Kingdom Hearts. Ryan thought that was cool.
Oh yes, Rebecca, "have coffee" with the Phantom, just toy with his already tormented heart!
Don't worry Michele, he would know up front that we were "just friends."
sadie, i totally agree wit the moses and haku crushes. Good taste. Oh yeah, The beast is really hot too. I melt when he sings his part in the song where they are playing in the snow.
Not to fan the flames but I bet the people who are rooting for Raoul secretly rooted for Gaston over The Beast.
*outch*
Actually Levi, my wonderful brother-in-law, I didn't root for Gaston. He was a pompus goof, totally stuck on himself. Raoul isn't like Gaston at all.
I have to admit, though, I liked the Beast, did anyone find it odd that a woman could fall romantically in love with an animal? Kinda gross if you ask me. I could see an emotional love, but not one where certain other things are involved. My mind can't go that far, and thus I have always kinda questioned the relationship (at least the Phantom is a man - ugly - but still a man).
I do love the movie though and am happy with the way things ended, even if Bell and the Beast's earlier actions are up for debate and certain spiritual quistioning.
The word I meant to invent is "innermaltagonist", not "funcionist", which is a whole different thing. Bye everyone, I'm off blogs for a week and going to camp. I'll sure miss my little pals.
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