Quick update

[erastes]

as I haven't been keeping up to date recently.

1. eyes – not bad. still managing  - the edges are a bit wobbly.

2. TANGLED – brilliant!  I loved it, why was no one raving about it?

3. THE KING'S SPEECH, very good indeed, even with the horrid Firth. Thought the end speech over-music was an odd choice, though.

4. SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA. Nom nom nom.

5. Mere Mortals edits going well, I'm going to have to print it out though, and go through it in hard copy. There's a lot I know I've missed.  Heard from the editor regarding Muffled Drum, the second round of edits are going to be sent back to me tomorrow!  argh!  I mean, I am pleased that things are moving along, but I haven't written anything new and it's FEBRUARY TOMORROW! ARGH!

6. Lucius is watching "Episodes" – he doesn't normally watch anything wordy. He likes action films or dog trialing. This is a bit clever for cats.

7. Reading Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik. It's a bit dull so far, to be honest.

8. think that's it.

Comments

[cerisaye.livejournal.com]

Geoffrey Rush is wonderful in The King's Speech, and Guy Pearce just nails Edward VIII, however, I wasn't so keen on Timothy Spall's somewhat caricatured Churchill. I do like Colin Firth, though, and thought he did a marvelous job (speaking as someone who used to stutter terribly). I didn't think I would enjoy the film, to be honest, too close to home (see above), yet it surprised me. Nice to see Jennifer Ehle again, too, with Colin Firth.

I am LOVING Gods of the Arena, though not sold yet on Gannicus, neither do I like hairy Crixus. They are bringing out the back-story for characters we know really well, while swiftly making new ones easy to care about and enjoy. John Hannah & Lucy Lawless are delightful together.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I agree with you on all points - I just don't get the Firth Lurve - I don't find him gorgeous like so many of my friends do.

I assume Gannicus will be getting a gruesome end at some point! Roll on the Crixus haircut.

[baritonejeff.livejournal.com]

I've *very* much wanted to see "Tangled." It also wasn't nominated for an Oscar. But this was, from what I gather, an unusually myopic year for the Academy. Notice I say "unusually". They're always myopic (when they're not just blatantly on the take).

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I highly highly recommend Tangled - it's hilarious (I rarely LOL at a film, but did several times) and the horse and the "thugs" are priceless, and the songs are excellent.Best thing since the Lion King and not so po-faced.

[liebesdammerung.livejournal.com]

Did I just see the word "horrid" next to the word "Firth"? My eyes must be failing... :P

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I just don't like him. He always plays the same part, and doesn't convince me. I don't find him at all hot, either, so it's a case of Emperor's New Clothes for me.

[liebesdammerung.livejournal.com]

Point about the same part granted...but to each their own. :)

[crawling-angel.livejournal.com]

Puss is home again and looks lovely all curled up in his little sleeping kitty casket. It was quite expensive but it's worth it to have him back with us.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

oh thank goodness!! give him a head rub from me.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

although...

Kitty Casket!!! Purring tonight!

[crawling-angel.livejournal.com]

I'll send a pic. It's not morbid or nothing. A wooden, curled up kitty.