Okay folks, here with go with my very first picks. Although I could have started with many different choices, I went with things I've seen recently.
Film: The Bourne Ultimatum
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! First, Matt Damon was a fantastic choice for Jason Bourne. He really fits the part. Second, Paul Greengrass is a fantastic director. He completely ignores traditional camera angles, editing, and framing. You really feel like you're in the moment with Bourne every step of the way. If you haven't seen this in the theater yet, go! You'll really want your first viewing to be with a big screen and surround sound. Trust me.
Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
I cried for the last 150 pages. I won't say anything more about it for all of you who haven't read it yet. J. K. Rowling is one of the best contemporary fiction writers out there. She really brought the story to an excellent close. I read all seven back-to-back and there are things in the first couple of books that show up again at the end. Her ability to craft a series is second to none.
Television: Deadwood
Hey, I didn't say this blog was about current stuff! I've been rewatching Season 1 of Deadwood this week for a project. (I am also working my way up to Season 3, which I still haven't seen due to not having HBO.) The cast is perfect. Timothy Oliphant and Ian McShane are two of the most ambiguous baddies out there. And I know my ambiguous baddies! Timothy Oliphant stares a guy down and the guy runs and hides. (Too bad Timothy wasn't quite as villainous in "Live Free and Die Hard.") The language - despite the F-bomb every other word - is actually quite poetic. Plus, you may be surprised to learn that the writer is a woman. I am really looking forward to watching Season 3.
That's my take today on pop culture.
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Heather, I agree with your assessment of JK Rowling's abilities to spin a fine story and craft an excellent series. I plan to read the series again after I get to Turkey, where I will buy a set of the British version. I think it will be a hoot to read the unAmericanized text.
I tried blogging, as you know, during the Turkish trip. I found I didn't like it much, so I'll be communicating with friend via targeted group email mailings.
Nice job cuz! I'll put a link to your blog on my blog!
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