*blinks* Why haven't I seen this film before?

[erastes]

I'm watching Jesus Christ Superstar, and am rather enjoying it, as it's lovely and slashy.  Weird, I'll admit, but an interesting snapsnot on the time - 1973.  I wonder if they would cast Judas as black if they remade it.  It's weird - I know all the words to all the songs, because we all had the album in 1973, but I'd never just seen the film, or the stageplay.

First there was definite slashiness with Jesus and all his very handsome disciples, then there was Ciaphias and all the other priests marching around in BDSM outfits (all bare chests, bondage straps and leather hats,) and so I went to find some screenshots.

Hmm - that's not slashy at ALL.

Nothing to see here.

No subtext at all.

More like.  Text.



I'm worryingly turned on by Ciaphias....

Although Dad and I aren't doing the whole Christmas thing this year, I am cooking a roast dinner for him tommororw.  I've told him in no uncertain terms that we are not going to ignore Christmas in the future, just becasue of what's happened.  My mother ADORED Christmas, and always did the whole hog, cards, decorations, enough food to feed an army, not just three people.  Our tree decorating was a very special moment and we always had the "oh i rmemeber this one" as we unpacked the decorations each year.  I would buy a Christmas decoration from wherever I was in the world, or people would send them to us from other countries and they are such sweet little memories.  Next year we are doing that.  for sure.


We went and booked the plot for her today, it's in this lovely woodland burial place, which is what she wanted, despite being a lapsed Catholic. She's going to buried almost exactly where the camera is in the fourth picture down, and the wood behind the shelter is filled with bluebells.  The place is alive with birds, bird feeders and bird boxes everywhere.  She wanted to go there, but because of the speed of the disease, we didn't get a chance to take her there to show her it, but I know she would have approved.


Ok. Going to get very very drunk now.

Comments

[schmoo999.livejournal.com]

It looks like a wonderful final resting place darling.

My dad in law is being very humbug about Christmas this year too. He refused to put up a tree or do anything. He gave me cards with money for the horde and us. *sigh* Next year I am going to be a hard ass about holidays but the first time around is hard. (Since mom died on Easter he is not cooking or anything at all so I am going to do it in April.)

I cannot believe you have not see Jesus Christ Superstar!!! I have seen the movie and it performed on stage:D

*sigh* The horde are going to implode before bedtime.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Dad was going to cook ready meals. I put my foot down. I hate cooking a roast, but there was a pork joint in the freezer, so that's what we'll get!

*giggles at the horde* I bet they are so excited!

[schmoo999.livejournal.com]

I don't mind doing a roast..it is really easy in a crock pot. Pork and beef:) and you are a good daughter for putting your foot down.

Oh man I wish I could send you all three of them, they would certainly distract you. They are soooo hyper and excited for Santa Claus...the first year really for all of them to know who and what he is and what happens on Christmas.

They also keep snatching the candies off the cookies that are cooling on the wire racks...

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

I, strangely enough, have never seen the movie version of JCS. I've played the show a couple of times, but never have seen it. Methinks it needs to go on the Netflix queue.

That's an absolutely beautiful resting place, hon. ♥ My dad's being a humbug this year too, though it's more family stress than anything. Yay for divorcing aunts and uncles and then it falling onto US to decide who comes to christmas dinner and who doesn't. *sigh*

Take care, dear and remember my offer too. ♥ ♥

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Definitely worth a look - VERY 70's, but not terrible, somehow it all works.

The family are already Making A Fuss that she ddidn't want a catholic service but they are going to have to LUMP it.

[shiawmeimei.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! I hadn't thought about that movie in years! I'd seen it a long time ago. Had the album. I even saw the Broadway version in the 90's. But you're right. Definately slashy overtones!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

It was very enjoyable, and a nice change from every single version of a Christmas Carol which for some reason they have shown over the last few days.

[shiawmeimei.livejournal.com]

*sigh* Yes the frequency of Christmas movies get worse every year. There were two versions of Miracle on 34th Street playing opposite each other earlier.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My dad died a few years ago so I know how tough it can be. *major hugs*

[asphodeline.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful woodland place, a fabulous choice. I'm glad you're doing the turkey thing with your Dad and hope you both enjoy each others company along with the spirit of your Mum. Take care xx


(and yes, glad it's not just me who giggles at teh leather bondage affair in such films!)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to watching the seasons change around the woodland. Dad is getting roast pork, as that's all there was in the freezer, but it's better than nothing!!

Am now watching Van Helsing. This can't be serious, surely? There appears to be a monastic "Q"

I'm cheering for Dracula.

[schmoo999.livejournal.com]

OMG...Dracula and Van Helsing should have been together in that movie....

[leni-jess.livejournal.com]

I was sorry to read of your mother's death, and after such a short, fierce illness. You're very wise to insist to your father that this loss won't change (too much) the way you celebrate Christmas: to let that happen is to lose even more.

Nothing wrong with a frozen joint! (if defrosted in time; I still remember a 22 lb duck that wasn't...)

The (sole) picture won't display, but you describe the site so well I can almost see it. A pleasant place.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you , it is a lovely spot and I'll take some pictures in the spring, i think.

Thank you so much

xxx

Just this once!

[enolabloodygay.livejournal.com]

I am waving Absolut (with hints of grapefruit) at you.And black vodka. And um....more vodka. And (hang on, let me look) VODKA! Absolut with citrus, straight Absolut, Smirnoff, and apparently I have port, cherry brandy, advocaat and two types of Baileys as well. Which of us is getting drunkest?

Would invite you for New Year (well, you know you have a standing invitation anyway, and this time you can bring Lili and the Snucius, cos I am catless) but I doubt the vodka would be here by then!

The Woodland burial plot looks fabulous, and so like your mum's choice. Catholics, incense and Hail Marys? Not what I think she would want. Birds, plants and nature - that's her. And well done on the BOGOF offer -am still grinning at that!

Love you. Take care. xxx

Re: Just this once!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I wish I could come down, but I can't leave Dad, and I can't leave the moggies, certainly couldn't bring them, they'd get out. But thank you so much, I'll try and get down at some point, though.

Love you and hope you had a lovely day.

xxx

Re: Just this once!

[enolabloodygay.livejournal.com]

I know you couldn't manage it this year - just wanted you to know the invitation is always there.

Hope you managed to have a reasonable day, under the circumstances. Mine wasn't too bad, apart from three people leaving the table halfway through Christmas dinner! The boys didn't want Christmas pud and Steve was ill - and it was nothing I did, honest!

Re: Just this once!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I didn't even GET Christmas pud. I should have made the effort to do some seasonal shopping yesterday but I couldn't face doing the shops. However we had one mince pie which we shared, a roast pork dinner with crackling and SPROUTS and a tin of quality street, so it wasn't all that bad.

He's weathering it better today. going there again tomorrow, of course.

xxx

[fluffyllama.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear the news about your mother. Happy Christmas memories will definitely help in future, but I hope what there is of this one won't be too hard on you. *hugs*

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, fluffydarling, it hasn't been as bad as I thought it was going to be, actually, we talked about her a lot, cried a bit but it was better than I anticipated.

Hope you had a good day, too.

xxx

[jateshi.livejournal.com]

They actually remade the movie a few years back, with a very interesting choice of cast members for the particular people. If I remember correctly, some of the Pharasises were black in the new one, and it was...very intesting, actually. Very nice as well, with a slight 'Matrix' feel that made it very surreal.

I didn't say this earlier, but I'm so sorry for you. *hugs tightly* I'm rather crap about saying that to people unless I have them face-to-face and that's really a bit hard for either of us at the moment.

The plot you found sounds to be something perfect, and I think you're right - she probably would approve. And even if it's dimmed, the holidays are a good way to remember her, even though it's bitter at the same time.

*hugs again*

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you darling, it's muchly appreciated. *hugs hard*

xxx

[leatherdykeuk.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
I hope that I can be as sensible as you when I go through something similar again.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I'm a "coper" - I'm always the one who staunches the artery and calls the ambulance and stays calm.

Then I go off and cry on my own...

Thanks hun, hope your little family and you had a good day

xxx

[chaos-rose.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I hope I can keep my head half so well. It sounds like a lovely resting place you've chosen for her. My own mother told me to just stick her ashes in the soil amendments for the roses - what a hardcore gardener!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

She'd love this place, then, I'm sure. It's all biodegradable, and aimed to nurture the woodland and the woodland plants.

Thank you darling.

xxx

[shoeless-girl.livejournal.com]

I adore JCS. I have about four different cast recordings, have seen it on the stage once and have seen both movies several times. I'm glad you liked it :)

I'm thinking of you ♥

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you sweetheart, I am bowled over by how wonderful everyone has been

xxx

[ariadneelda.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a wonderful place for your mum. I think it's great what you're doing for your dad and that next year you want to celebrate Christmas like your mother did. I'm sure that's what she would want for you. After my father died it took me ten years to be able to put a tree up again. Ok, I was too young, but still, the pain of loss is always just as bad - I admire you for your strength, dear. You have my best wishes for everything. *hugs*

[erastes.livejournal.com]

It is very pretty, even in the depths of winter, I can't wait to see it when it's spring summer and autumn.

Thanks hun

xxx

Colney Wood

[dubaiyan.livejournal.com]

How lovely, bluebells in season.