watch // Coming to Light

 

 

When Egan and I were driving to California for Thanksgiving we watched this really great documentary on Egan's ipad. It's called Coming to Light. Highly recommend.

In October when we went to the Chihuly museum in Seattle we were in love with this wall of Indian portraits. Dale Chihuly collected a lot of things, and this wall of portraits was one of them. I've been wanting to learn more about the photographer and this documentary is all about him; Edward Curtis. It's about his passion and life-long project of preserving the Indian cultures. And also the controversies of what he did to romanticize the Indian life.
All I'm trying to say is SEE IT!

For Lezlie's Birthday...

5/30/12

Pallet Restaurant

Downtown Salt Lake City

Egan recommended this restaurant to me and I thought Lezlie's birthday would be the perfect reason to give it a try. It was a first time for all of us. We loved the vibe of the restaurant, the food was super delicious, and we were impressed with everyone who worked there. I'd love to go back.

I got the Sweet Beets for an appetizer (mouth watering now. so good.)

and the

Squash Stack for my entree. (that tomato sauce. amen)

We went to the documentary called First Position about ballet, the training and tough competition. Very interesting. (and ouch)

Love Lezlie and love girlfriends.

Jane Air

Two Places to Eat:

Yeh Yeh's Vietnamese Sandwiches . Lynnwood, WA

Ichiban Teriyaki . Kenmore, WA

Two Movies to See:

Jane Eyre

and

Of Gods And Men

I'm having a great time at home guys.

Biebs

After seeing Justin Bieber Never Say Never last night I came home to browse for high tops.
Only Natural right? I couldn't get over the high tops that were all over that big screen.

And Justin...completely adorable.
And me...completely enthralled the whole time.

(can i be one less lonely girl?) see...look at his tops

Music Monday 20

Just watched Rushmore again.
It's had me repeating these lines in my head. Cause they're my fave

Herman Blume: So you've changed your mind and you want the job.
Max Fischer: No, I've got an idea and I need some money.

and

Max Fischer: [to Dr. Peter] I was punched in the face. What's your excuse?

What's this got to do with Music Monday you ask?
Cat Stevens.
It has me thinking about Cat Stevens. I don't think I've listened to 'Peace Train' enough in my life or 'Wild World' for that matter.
I can change that. Just did.
I love 'The Wind' played on Rushmore.
Listen.

Drive In

On Saturday night some of us decided a Drive In was in order. I actually didn't even know for sure what movie we were going to see...but who really cares right? The joy is in the Drive In experience.
A movie means a treat---obviously s'mores were at the top of my list. We brought a little charcoal cooker thing and purchased the essentials for s'more perfection.
Maybe we broke the "no cooking" rule at the Drive In, but we didn't know. We were told shortly after starting the charcoal...but there was enough heat and time to make everyone a tasty little s'more.
We saw Terminator. But really---I had a nice nap. The sky was all eery, I was snuggled into a love sac and a breeze gently passed over my face.

It's like Breakfast

If Breakfast was a movie, it would be this one.
Watched "The Fall" with my sister Egan this weekend.
And it's all I can think about.
Don't watch the trailer, it'll ruin it.
The story is so entrancing.
It's incredibly visually stimulating.
I think I'll watch it again right now.

Unknown White Male

I told you I was on a documentary kick. Last night I watched "Unknown White Male" with some friends.
Watch immediately.
Fascinating.

Lars and the Real Girl

Check out Lars and the Real Girl! It is an adorable film about a a young man triumphing over some personal issues by using a "Real Doll" as his girlfriend. With the help of a doctor, his concerned Brother and Sister-in-law as well as the caring community play along with Lars and his serious relationship with Bianca, a "real doll". Ryan Gosling plays Lars and is fabulous. The sweet relationship he has with Bianca is very endearing. There is Margo, played by Kelli Garner, who is a coworker of Lars and you'll just have to watch it to see what happens. Tear ducts be warned...you may get a little misty eyed.

He BLOWS my mind...

It was sometime in Junior High when I saw him first in The Crucible...and I was mesmerized by his character John Proctor.
It was just recently that I finally saw Gangs of New York! Once again, I couldn't take my eyes of his character...Bill the Butcher.
Daniel Day-Lewis
The Last of the Mohicans...my older sisters introduced me to this movie when I was young and I immediately understood why it was one of their favorites.
Now, most recently, There will be Blood has blown me away. Go see this movie. You can't take your eyes of him. His voice is irresistible, his intensity is, well, intense, and he's just a down right remarkable actor.

Just saw...

And I loved it. I went with my older sister and a bunch of her lady friends. We were pleasantly surprised to have it be a laugh out loud...slap a knee type comedy. I thought Katherine Heigl (characters name was Jane!!!) and James Marsden (Eye candy) were terrific. And very natural. Go grab your best gals and head to the movies to see 27 dresses.

Must SEE MOVIES

I love movies as much as the next person, but honestly I don't watch them that much. I go to the theater for movies worth the $10, I rent them when I'm bummin it on a weekend night, and I rarely buy them unless they are classics in the $5 bin. The problem I've run into when I go to rent a movie or even buy one is-- what are the "classic"/"must-see" movies? I went to Blockbuster.com yesterday to check and see if 'Into the Wild' was released yet and stumbled upon 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. Jeepers Creepers I had a good time. They were divided by years so I went to the most present and then backwards. I started a list with movies I have not seen but have heard of, or heard great things about that I really want to see.

Here it goes...it's short but prone to grow.

Cry, the Beloved Country (read the book a year ago....A Must Read)

Hoop Dreams (The synopsis sold me)

Philadelphia

Rain Man

The Untouchables

Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid

Once Upon a Time in the West (Watch the Arcade Fire music video 'My body is a cage' they use this movie)

The Graduate (Thank You Simon & Garfunkel)

Ben-Hur (Saw some of it when I was a kid with my parents)

North by Northwest (Anything for Cary Grant)

Okay...now this list is meant to be added on to...What Movies do you think I MUST see?

Kite Runner

I read this book about 2 years ago or more and LOVED it. I've raved about it to everyone since. I fell in love all over again with Khaled Hosseini's second book A Thousand Splendid Suns. Yesterday I went to a matinee with two of my sisters to see Kite Runner and it was fantastic. It's a heavy movie with a powerful message. A must see movie that is emotional and heart wrenching. Read First, See Second.

Must see

I'm in St. George, Utah with my entire family right now and enjoying every moment. Yesterday a few of us went to the theaters. The kids all saw Alvin and the Chipmunks (they say it was funny) Kristine and I saw Enchanted. Since after Thanksgiving weekend I have received raving reviews about the flick. I still was hesitant though. Not sure if it was "my" type of movie. We laughed the whole way through and really enjoyed ourselves. Amy Adams does an excellent job and I adore her princess characteristics. James Marsden (Edward in Enchanted and Corny Collins in Hairspray) and Amy Adams did their own singing in the movie. If you haven't seen you MUST.

There's a new girl in Town..

On Saturday night some of my girlfriends hit up the cheap theater for HAIRSPRAY Sing-a-long! I know! I know! So COOL! We could not stop laughing the whole movie. I have never experienced anything like it. Of course we sat in the first few rows and sang every word. Loudly. When the credits started rolling we got dancin.

Ski Season

Last night a group of us went to The Westwood Theater (Thank you Rexburg for keeping this ancient theater around, I love it)to watch the Warren Miller annual Ski movie. I've been to this for the past 3 years and it's my favorite fall tradition. It's a 98 minute ski flick covering all the best skiers and the hot spots for the coming season. Full of ridiculous sunglass face tans, shaggy dudes, and pumping jams...I enjoy every minute. What's funny is I haven't skied in years. Not since sometime back in high school. Regardless I feel fired up for the winter season ahead. My favorite part of the night was intermission when they gave away prizes. Out of 12 of us that went 7 of us won a prize! It was hilarious. The prizes were certificates for local restaurants, snow hats, a day pass etc. Every time one of our names was read we shrieked, hollered, whistled, whooped...the usual victorious noises. The entire theater was in shock how we kept winning.

Good Flick

I went to SLC this weekend with Kristine and roomies Kimberly and Sarah. On Friday night a group of us went and saw Across the Universe at Gateway. Oh wow....this movie is GLORIOUS. When I first saw the previews this summer I was intrigued by the idea of the flick...but not knowing if it would turn out to just be a lame creation of Beatle covers. After some good reviews from friends I saw it and I HAVE to go see it again. Last night I found out it came to the theaters in Idaho Falls so I plan on going this week or weekend. The soundtrack is off the HEEzy too. Can't get enough.