Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tron:Legacy
Monday night we went and saw Tron:Legacy. I hadn't seen the original (from the 1980s) but after seeing the new one, I really want to see the original even if it is dated and has funky special effects. Tron:Legacy has an excellent soundtrack, which Matthew has been listening to for about a month and I've been listening to since we got back from the movie. It's composed by Daft Punk and they worked with the London Symphony Orchestra.
The movie was an action movie and some of the acting was less than optimal. The guy who played Sam Flynn reminded me of Keanu Reeves: good at stunts/physical stuff, not so good at talking. Martin Sheen was excellent! I haven't seen him play a role other than a stuffy British man in a suit so that was a surprising change.
Overall, I didn't hate it and I didn't feel like "OMG I HAVE TO WATCH IT AGAIN, RIGHT. NOW!" So somewhere in the middle:) The special effects are excellent but the 3D parts seemed blurry/shoddy which is surprising since 3D is supposed to be so awesome. I'd say 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Sidenote, Matthew was the least nerdy person in the theatre. Comic books geeks are in a world unto themselves
The movie was an action movie and some of the acting was less than optimal. The guy who played Sam Flynn reminded me of Keanu Reeves: good at stunts/physical stuff, not so good at talking. Martin Sheen was excellent! I haven't seen him play a role other than a stuffy British man in a suit so that was a surprising change.
Overall, I didn't hate it and I didn't feel like "OMG I HAVE TO WATCH IT AGAIN, RIGHT. NOW!" So somewhere in the middle:) The special effects are excellent but the 3D parts seemed blurry/shoddy which is surprising since 3D is supposed to be so awesome. I'd say 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Sidenote, Matthew was the least nerdy person in the theatre. Comic books geeks are in a world unto themselves
Snow Day!
Today we had our first snow day of the 2010-2011 school year. It is pretty winter-y outside and I definitely wouldn't want to be driving on the back roads in Shaler Township. So, it's a day off where I intend to get a lot of things done, hopefully:) Matthew and I are going to walk to CMU later this morning which should be a blast. I like walking in snow especially when it's not two feet of that fluffy white stuff.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Drat!
Yet again, I have fallen behind in my blog updates! A lot has happened since my last update so I apologize (to the small amount of readers) for my tardiness.
1. Dec 20th: Matthew and I got engaged! Yay! We were planning on exchanging our Christmas gifts that night. He made me a delicious dinner and after dinner gave me a super sweet card, which I had to read aloud. When I looked up from reading the card, he was down on one knee and holding out the ring and asked me to marry him! So happy!!
2. We went home for Christmas! It was a lovely 10 days full of family, friends and general relaxation. I certainly got my wish for a white Christmas (Pittsburgh had no snow when we left on December 23rd) since my parents' house has about two feet of snow. I'm so glad that both of us are able to take so much time off and spend it with our families. I know that sometime soon we won't have that privilege.
3. We have adopted a kitten. We brought her 14 hours in the car from Wisconsin. After we survived that, I knew we'd be okay to have her in the house. We named her Olivia and she's the cutest and craziest kitten I've ever met. She's just too adorable for words. Right now, she's sleeping curled up in Matthew's desk chair
4. My cousin Dan also got engaged about 3 days before we did so congratulations to him and his fiancé
5. Congratulations to my dear friend Ashley and her boyfriend (now fiancé). They got engaged last week Monday! I'm so happy for them! I guess it's the season of engagements. I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be a ridiculous year for weddings
1. Dec 20th: Matthew and I got engaged! Yay! We were planning on exchanging our Christmas gifts that night. He made me a delicious dinner and after dinner gave me a super sweet card, which I had to read aloud. When I looked up from reading the card, he was down on one knee and holding out the ring and asked me to marry him! So happy!!
2. We went home for Christmas! It was a lovely 10 days full of family, friends and general relaxation. I certainly got my wish for a white Christmas (Pittsburgh had no snow when we left on December 23rd) since my parents' house has about two feet of snow. I'm so glad that both of us are able to take so much time off and spend it with our families. I know that sometime soon we won't have that privilege.
3. We have adopted a kitten. We brought her 14 hours in the car from Wisconsin. After we survived that, I knew we'd be okay to have her in the house. We named her Olivia and she's the cutest and craziest kitten I've ever met. She's just too adorable for words. Right now, she's sleeping curled up in Matthew's desk chair
4. My cousin Dan also got engaged about 3 days before we did so congratulations to him and his fiancé
5. Congratulations to my dear friend Ashley and her boyfriend (now fiancé). They got engaged last week Monday! I'm so happy for them! I guess it's the season of engagements. I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be a ridiculous year for weddings
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