i immediately had to stop what i was doing in order to write this down. it was like i stepped out of my body and looked back at me and my surroundings. when i caught myself frowning, thats when i grabbed the laptop and began this silly entry.
people say that everything's been done before. i truly believe it. now, sometimes i even surprise myself at what i do and how i do it. bizzare person i am sometimes.
its 9 am on a saturday morning. i havent gone to bed, for i woke up at 4 pm yesterday. i tried to go to sleep earlier (i put on some gershwin songs to calm me down and meditate), but i was too restless and my mind was preoccupied. after i gave up on the sleeping i got up and saw how much i really needed a manicure. i got up, looked for a bowl to soak my hands in but couldnt find one. i figured the sink in the bathroom would work. im glad i know myself and how a.d.d. i am and so i decided to watch six feet under on the laptop while i soaked my hands and continue on to giving myself the much needed manicure. 30 minutes have passed since the show started and im still sitting on chair in front of the sink staring at the laptop which is placed on a different chair infront of me. its 30 degrees outside and somehow all the windows are open, im smoking a cigarette, my hair is done (im going to work in 2 hours), and yet im still in my pjs. does this sound strange to you? cus it does to me. maybe i need to sleep now. too late. now back to six feet under.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
feb
now that i think about it, next week marks my four months in new york city. people are probably thinking "ok we get it, you moved!" but listen: this is a super huge deal to me. ever since i was little i wanted to move here, and i finally did it. i am so happy i finally get to live in a place where i wake up happy to see what the world holds out there, where the people are inspiring and innovating, where i feel at home. its crazy, but i love it! and i hope that whatever city you live in, you find that too.
work has been fantastically lucrative this past few days. people are enjoying themselves and tipping more (frankly, they need to be drunk to enjoy Mamma Mia!) sometimes i feel bad for the actors that have to perform that show 8 times a week. but then, i think about how lucky they are to even be in a show, and then i smile. (and go back to feeling bad for them, because its MAMMA MIA!)
The oscars are this sunday and i have my final predictions. I didnt do that well on the golden globes but hey, not even Kate Winslet saw her second award coming. so taking all the other awards into consideration i have made my final (and not so happy) predictions:
Best Picture
I think im one of the two people that didnt jump on the slumdog wagon. I liked the film. It definitely has a "best picture" feeling, but it was not per say, the "best picture" of the year. people need to feel good about themselves and love a sappy story. The end. Benjamin button on the other hand is a more ambitious project: better screenplay, acting, (mo' money) and its about 3 hours! give it the oscar! Milk and Frost/Nixon are amazing and enjoyed both very much, but the academy likes to give the best pic win to the "bigger" movies. The Reader has been my favorite this year and personally the one i enjoyed the most.
Should Win: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Will Win: Slumdog Millionaire
moving on
Best Actor
Again, i have no idea if im just antagonistic or what, but i did not care for mickey's "glorious" performance. i dont even have the energy to express how blah i found this movie. i liked him and marissa. i didnt care for the story, the dialogue was mediocre, evan rachel wood was lame as usual. so no, no, no. I want sean penn to get it. is it cus im gay and i loved milk? i dont think so. everybody thought bill murray was going to get it back when he was nominated for that horrible movie that is lost in translation but who got it? sean penn. and people got over it. this is seans oscar numero 2. if the academy decided to surprise me and give it to frank langella i will be so sooooo happy, but i doubt it. and brad is adorable as an old man/child. richard jenkins i admire a lot but sorry, the movie isnt even showing in new york. come on. OH and may i say how leo was snubbed. yes. snubbed. im still angry.
Should win: Sean Penn, Milk.
Will Win: Sean Penn, Milk.
Best Actress
I could not tell you how much i enjoyed every single performance given by the ladies nominated in this category. truthful, graceful, moving. Meryl is a goddess. angie, melissa, anne, were fantastic. Kate was AMAZING. again, the reader was my fav this year and although everybody thought she was gonna get the supporting actress nom, the academy thought ahead of us. SHE is the movie, shes not a supporting character. yes its through the eyes of michael but she is in 90 percent of the film. loved it loved it loved it. oscar time for kate and well deserved.
Should Win: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Will Win: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Best Supporting Actor
heath ledger.
the other guys should stay at home. josh brolin, i love you. phil hoffman, incredible performance AS USUAL. Michael Shannon: i wish it wasnt heaths year because i wouldve given you the oscar myself. and downey jr: ill see you next year for the soloist.
SHOULD and WILL win: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Supporting Actress
This category is really tough to predict. Last year, Ms Swinton stole it right under Amy Ryan's amazing performance in Gone Baby, Gone. But Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena is definitely a scene stealer in vicky cristina barcelona and has been getting the most buzz (got the bafta and most critic awards.) I honestly wont be upset if any of the other actresses get it. but i dont see amy or marissa getting it. its either viola or taraji for sure to be the upset.
Should Win: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Will win: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Director
This is where i agree with everybody about slumdog. Danny Boyle's direction for this film is beautiful and powerful. to have this budget and actors and come out with this film is short of a miracle. you win sir. Stephen Daldry is one of my directing heroes but ill see him win at the tonys this year for Billy Elliot the musical.
Should Win: Danny Boyle
Will Win: Danny Boyle
Lets see what happens folks. if i get all these right i will win the oscar for my performance in "I need a life"
work has been fantastically lucrative this past few days. people are enjoying themselves and tipping more (frankly, they need to be drunk to enjoy Mamma Mia!) sometimes i feel bad for the actors that have to perform that show 8 times a week. but then, i think about how lucky they are to even be in a show, and then i smile. (and go back to feeling bad for them, because its MAMMA MIA!)
The oscars are this sunday and i have my final predictions. I didnt do that well on the golden globes but hey, not even Kate Winslet saw her second award coming. so taking all the other awards into consideration i have made my final (and not so happy) predictions:
Best Picture
I think im one of the two people that didnt jump on the slumdog wagon. I liked the film. It definitely has a "best picture" feeling, but it was not per say, the "best picture" of the year. people need to feel good about themselves and love a sappy story. The end. Benjamin button on the other hand is a more ambitious project: better screenplay, acting, (mo' money) and its about 3 hours! give it the oscar! Milk and Frost/Nixon are amazing and enjoyed both very much, but the academy likes to give the best pic win to the "bigger" movies. The Reader has been my favorite this year and personally the one i enjoyed the most.
Should Win: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Will Win: Slumdog Millionaire
moving on
Best Actor
Again, i have no idea if im just antagonistic or what, but i did not care for mickey's "glorious" performance. i dont even have the energy to express how blah i found this movie. i liked him and marissa. i didnt care for the story, the dialogue was mediocre, evan rachel wood was lame as usual. so no, no, no. I want sean penn to get it. is it cus im gay and i loved milk? i dont think so. everybody thought bill murray was going to get it back when he was nominated for that horrible movie that is lost in translation but who got it? sean penn. and people got over it. this is seans oscar numero 2. if the academy decided to surprise me and give it to frank langella i will be so sooooo happy, but i doubt it. and brad is adorable as an old man/child. richard jenkins i admire a lot but sorry, the movie isnt even showing in new york. come on. OH and may i say how leo was snubbed. yes. snubbed. im still angry.
Should win: Sean Penn, Milk.
Will Win: Sean Penn, Milk.
Best Actress
I could not tell you how much i enjoyed every single performance given by the ladies nominated in this category. truthful, graceful, moving. Meryl is a goddess. angie, melissa, anne, were fantastic. Kate was AMAZING. again, the reader was my fav this year and although everybody thought she was gonna get the supporting actress nom, the academy thought ahead of us. SHE is the movie, shes not a supporting character. yes its through the eyes of michael but she is in 90 percent of the film. loved it loved it loved it. oscar time for kate and well deserved.
Should Win: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Will Win: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Best Supporting Actor
heath ledger.
the other guys should stay at home. josh brolin, i love you. phil hoffman, incredible performance AS USUAL. Michael Shannon: i wish it wasnt heaths year because i wouldve given you the oscar myself. and downey jr: ill see you next year for the soloist.
SHOULD and WILL win: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Supporting Actress
This category is really tough to predict. Last year, Ms Swinton stole it right under Amy Ryan's amazing performance in Gone Baby, Gone. But Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena is definitely a scene stealer in vicky cristina barcelona and has been getting the most buzz (got the bafta and most critic awards.) I honestly wont be upset if any of the other actresses get it. but i dont see amy or marissa getting it. its either viola or taraji for sure to be the upset.
Should Win: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Will win: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Director
This is where i agree with everybody about slumdog. Danny Boyle's direction for this film is beautiful and powerful. to have this budget and actors and come out with this film is short of a miracle. you win sir. Stephen Daldry is one of my directing heroes but ill see him win at the tonys this year for Billy Elliot the musical.
Should Win: Danny Boyle
Will Win: Danny Boyle
Lets see what happens folks. if i get all these right i will win the oscar for my performance in "I need a life"
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