We are getting things done around here.
I called and rescheduled delivery of our lawn mower. I told the couriers we really need a weekend delivery, and they said if I paid an extra £12 they'd come on Saturday. So I did, and they are. Supposedly. Stay tuned.
Then I got tickets to the IMAX showing of "Interstellar" last night. Dave has been talking about wanting to see it, and despite my recent grumbling about movie theaters, I got more intrigued the more I read about it. So we went, and it was mind-blowing. I'm sure you all know the basic plot -- the Earth is dying, so astronauts depart on a mission of exploration to find humanity another suitable home. It's a profoundly depressing premise, and the movie tackles all sorts of subjects we know little or nothing about first-hand, like traveling through wormholes and black holes, time travel and multidimensional existence. I was surprised by its similarity to "2001: A Space Odyssey," but it's faster-paced and without the Kubrickian coldness and stillness. I still think "2001" is a better movie, especially for its time, but "Interstellar" is more audience-friendly, with a good script and terrific effects. It left me feeling unsettled and almost scared about all we don't know.
Dave and I walked home from the tube with our heads spinning. He already wants to see it again.
(Photo: An apparently closed cafe in Neasden, on Sunday. Those poor plants!)
How was Matthew? Did he do a good job with his role?
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering about that movie. I hadn't yet talked to anyone who has seen it yet so my only insight has been with what critics say. It sounds like maybe I should get out there and see it.
ReplyDeletewe plan to see it today before it leaves the big screen.
ReplyDeleteI have heard raves about the movie! your review puts it on my list, though I do not like going to theaters unless there are cocktails involved.
ReplyDeleteRe: your previous post about buying vs renting, it is kind of like living together vs marriage...marriage is more difficult to walk away from. When I am older I will probably prefer renting, less responsibility...
I just can't bear to see that movie right now -- I'm not up for it.
ReplyDeleteMs Moon: I thought Matthew did a great job! We were talking about what a capable actor he turned out to be, much to everyone's surprise.
ReplyDeleteSharon: I'd say yes! Apparently not everyone loves it, but I did, anyway.
Ellen: Definitely. It is a big-screen movie. In fact we saw it in IMAX which made a huge difference.
Linda Sue: Cocktails always help! I think the buying v renting discussion is one we'll be having for a while. Real Estate is SO expensive here. I'm not sure we really want to pour all our savings into one asset.
Elizabeth: Too much lacrosse? :) Seriously, I found it a good diversion. Although it's long it never felt like work (the way some long movies, including 2001, sometimes do).
Something for everyone at Rose's Cafe - but apparently even that was not enough...
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