What a game yesterday! Never in a million years did I think my Steelers were going to come back from their deficit. I have to say, I did not have confidence in them at all. Antwaan Randle El proved that once you've played for Bobby Knight, you've got enough mettle to go around.
Saw a couple films this weekend. First was Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I had nearly forgotten the book completely, which made the movie extra fun, although I do have some qualms. I'm proud of Chris Columbus for keeping his sap-meter on moderate, but I do think there are times when narrative and character development were sacrificed for action. Plus, Moaning Myrtle? Just looked wrong. Big time. But, all in all, enjoyable, and faithful enough, and it's good to know that the adage, "Well, it's not as good as the book," still reigns supreme.
Second was Monsoon Wedding. My expectations were high, and I was a bit disappointed, but only slightly. It's charming, although, on occasion, tough to understand, and touches on some interesting themes. The lead plot was not very interesting to me (the main female character left a lot to be desired, in my opinion, she wasn't especially developed or realized), but the subplots were both dramatic and lovable. An excellent rental. I wish I had time to watch more of the director audio commentary on the DVD.
How excited am I for the Real World/Road Rules Challenge? SO EXCITED. I'm not sure I'll be able to stay up on Monday nights, but with MTV's proclivity for reruns, I'll never be far behind. I remember watching the first season of Real World when I was 11 or 12 and they all seemed so old and now I look at the Vegas season and am just appalled by their immaturity. The culture clash of ages on the challenges is priceless. I'm especially looking forward to seeing the folks from Real World: New Orleans bicker and bicker. I'm heading over to MTV.com now to set up my fantasy challenge team.
Posted by waking slow at January 6, 2003 10:40 AM