Go see Mean Girls. Now.
No, I mean seriously.
Last night Kim & Julie and I caught the 9:15 showing at Century. I think there was one other small group in the entire theater which was cool because it was like having a private screening and since everyone else in the wolrd was probably at home watching Friends, I wasn't too concerned about the film's box office status - after all it was the number one movie last weekend and it's numbers were still really strong as of Wednesday.
But whatever the numbers, the film really rocked. Based on Rosalind Wiseman's non-fiction social study "Queen Bees and Wannabes," the script was written by SNL's Tina Fey and the end result is Heathers meets Clueless with dashes of But I'm a Cheerleader and Josie & the Pussycats. (Side note: I know the critics savagely clawed "Josie & the Pussycats" but I thought it was a fun, subversive take on modern teen girls).
Other than one or two scenes that didn't quite work I thought that the "Mean Girls" script was defiant and smart and the performances great. Tina Fey is wonderful as the nerdy, divorced math teacher and the pacing is quick and snappy. Factor in the film's high-gloss candy-colored visual scheme and it's a definite winner. Salon has a pretty spot-on review.
As we left the theater Kim and I agreed that we saw ourselves reflected in the film - both on the side of the "nice" girls and the "mean" girls. Most definitely. High school insecurities can make one behave in the strangest, not always most flattering ways. In any case, I think I'm going to have to see it again. One question though - would a similarily-themed mainstream film that explored the cult of teenage boys work as well or even reach its intended audience? Would such a film even be made?
Just wondering.
Anyway, after the film we headed over to Old I to hang out w/ Cory and some friends. I had a drink and didn't get to bed until nearly 2 a.m. and it was a great way to cap off the semester. I've got nearly four months off until the next semester and even though my dance card is filling up quickly with thesis stuff, literary projects, trips, shows, showers, etc I'm looking forward to having a little down time, some quiet evenings just reading or taking a walk to enjoy the wonderful Delta breeze or driving out near the airport to stare in wonder at how beautiful the planes look against the early evening summer sky. Sacramento summer days are not my favorite, but summer evenings here are amazing.
This weekend will include:
By the way, I'm looking for suggestions for new Web hosting. Currently I get web hosting/service by the same provider but I want to switch over to DSL or broadband (finally, sheesh) and my provider doesn't really offer a decent package on that and I think I could also get cheaper Web hosting elsewhere. So any suggestions on such would be greatly appreciated.
That's all for now...
No wait, there is one more thing. Lately I've become re-obsessed with Quasi's Hot Shit record. I think I listened to it at least thee times this morning. If you've yet to hear this disc check it out and don't miss 'em when they play with Sleater-Kinney. Oh yeah, and the new Mirah record is really good too.
No, I mean seriously.
Last night Kim & Julie and I caught the 9:15 showing at Century. I think there was one other small group in the entire theater which was cool because it was like having a private screening and since everyone else in the wolrd was probably at home watching Friends, I wasn't too concerned about the film's box office status - after all it was the number one movie last weekend and it's numbers were still really strong as of Wednesday.
But whatever the numbers, the film really rocked. Based on Rosalind Wiseman's non-fiction social study "Queen Bees and Wannabes," the script was written by SNL's Tina Fey and the end result is Heathers meets Clueless with dashes of But I'm a Cheerleader and Josie & the Pussycats. (Side note: I know the critics savagely clawed "Josie & the Pussycats" but I thought it was a fun, subversive take on modern teen girls).
Other than one or two scenes that didn't quite work I thought that the "Mean Girls" script was defiant and smart and the performances great. Tina Fey is wonderful as the nerdy, divorced math teacher and the pacing is quick and snappy. Factor in the film's high-gloss candy-colored visual scheme and it's a definite winner. Salon has a pretty spot-on review.
As we left the theater Kim and I agreed that we saw ourselves reflected in the film - both on the side of the "nice" girls and the "mean" girls. Most definitely. High school insecurities can make one behave in the strangest, not always most flattering ways. In any case, I think I'm going to have to see it again. One question though - would a similarily-themed mainstream film that explored the cult of teenage boys work as well or even reach its intended audience? Would such a film even be made?
Just wondering.
Anyway, after the film we headed over to Old I to hang out w/ Cory and some friends. I had a drink and didn't get to bed until nearly 2 a.m. and it was a great way to cap off the semester. I've got nearly four months off until the next semester and even though my dance card is filling up quickly with thesis stuff, literary projects, trips, shows, showers, etc I'm looking forward to having a little down time, some quiet evenings just reading or taking a walk to enjoy the wonderful Delta breeze or driving out near the airport to stare in wonder at how beautiful the planes look against the early evening summer sky. Sacramento summer days are not my favorite, but summer evenings here are amazing.
This weekend will include:
- Playoff games (Kings v. T-Wolves and Lakers v. Spurs)
- Groovie Ghoulies and 7Seconds at the Boardwalk
- more episodes of Freaks & Geeks
- a wedding reception
- Mother's day activities
- Last night's Survivor episode and this Sunday's finale
- absolutely no homework
By the way, I'm looking for suggestions for new Web hosting. Currently I get web hosting/service by the same provider but I want to switch over to DSL or broadband (finally, sheesh) and my provider doesn't really offer a decent package on that and I think I could also get cheaper Web hosting elsewhere. So any suggestions on such would be greatly appreciated.
That's all for now...
No wait, there is one more thing. Lately I've become re-obsessed with Quasi's Hot Shit record. I think I listened to it at least thee times this morning. If you've yet to hear this disc check it out and don't miss 'em when they play with Sleater-Kinney. Oh yeah, and the new Mirah record is really good too.
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