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29 July 2002 (Monday): monday mumbles
It is utterly lame, I realize, to whine about having a lot of work as a freelancer. One is supposed to be stressed when one can't find work, not when there are too many opportunities cropping up to handle all at once.
Still, this is a tad stressful.
I'm reminded of my last term in college, when I was drowning in job interviews: racing in cabs from one corporate building to another, sniffing my one business suit to see if it was noticeably sweat-scented yet, getting my brain fried for hours on end with questions about recursion, multiple inheritance, linked lists, sliding window algorithms. No one had any sympathy. "Look, you're gonna get a cool job. No one's even called me back yet," they said. "Shut up already."
They do have a point though. I'm shutting up now.
A point of clarification about the puppy I've mentioned a few times here: she's not mine. My parents got her for Liz, who's had puppy fever for years now. Taking care of Aerial is like child-rearing in miniature, with ample doses of frustration, annoyance, wonder, exhaustion, love and perfect little moments. At least this is how my folks describe it to me. I wouldn't know; I'm like the aunt who comes to babysit now and again, each time marveling at how much she's grown and the progress she's made.
Hugs to Emmett, a man with a good heart who's grappling with a difficult problem. Hugs to my dad for the same.
I would also like to mention that Ms. Slithy-Tove writes lovely letters. They're emails, but they might as well be on binder paper, arriving in the mail with a postage stamp.
George Lucas, visionary or no, should find someone else to direct his human characters. Half the old crew (Zach, Drew, Lynn and I, plus Drew's roommate) went to watch Episode II on Saturday, and I concur with Zach: it is a powerful and unfortunate gift to make an audience cringe at Ewan McGregor.
posted by enjelani @ 11:51 AM PST
Replies: 4 comments
I really believe an actor is only as good as his or her director. Oliver Stone... now there's a great director. He's made serious actors out of suspect talent throughout his career. Cases in point: Woody Harleson, Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen (twice!), Val Kilmer, and Kevin Costner.
I loved Episode II, but I wish George would bring the Irvin Kershner / Lawrence Kasdan team back. :)
posted by soren @ 29 07 2002 01:34 PM PST
three quick thoughts:
(1) very apt description of ms. slithy-tove's emails... i just received one myself, and find myself wishing i could get more such messages from people. (stationery might be even more appropriate than binder paper.)
(2) i concur with you and Zach re: Ewan McGregor, and would add Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson to that list. you wouldnt think such actors could ever be cringe-worthy...
(3) if you need any help fielding all these sudden job opportunities, let me know. remember, i'm available for the next three weeks. :)
Lynn
posted by Lynn @ 29 07 2002 01:41 PM PST
arg can Aerial be annoying...., ah if only she was yours......
posted by Liz @ 29 07 2002 06:59 PM PST
My favorite director (that i'm aware of) is Rob Reiner... I think the range of subject matter he is able to bring to life is amazing.
Did I mention Lucas' "magic" is shriveled up like a prune i've digested and spat out my sphincter?
posted by syndromes @ 31 07 2002 11:06 PM PST