(Note: This post was started on February 21, 2016 and was finished on April 25, 2016.)
I almost cried this year. I laughed a lot, of course but this year was something a bit more.
Naturally, I immensely enjoyed myself while watching The Walhberg Solution unfold before my lucky eyes. Solving the world's problems with Mark were Tom Leykis (James Adomian), Macklemore (Jon Daly), Erica Rhodes, and Michael Caine (Kenny Stevenson).
You're welcome.
Watching SklarBro Country(County) with again a slew of personalities, mainly Nicolas Cage (Kenny Stevenson) working up the crowd was a sight to behold. I recommend you subscribe and get access to these two podcasts immediately.
And a bonus Moshe Kasher.
The big deal this is year was seeing Dr. Katz live. When sitting in the front row of this show I was able to pinpoint my love of comedy came from this man and his animated show. The introduction of so many brilliant comedic minds and their hilarious bits was the beginning for me. And to see live the banter between him and his son (H John Benjamin) and his patients brought in my his assistant Laura(Laura Silverman) was such a treat.
Then there were the actual patients: Janeane Garofalo, Andy Kindler, Maria Bamford, The Sklar Brothers, and surprise guest Zach Galifianakis. It was an amazing moment and I was truly sad when his trademark music came to tell us that time was up. Thank you Dr. Katz.
I have been stuck in bed with a back problem. I am grateful I can make it to and from the bathroom by my own power. Most people would consider days in bed with a phone a vacation, but all I could think was this was going to make the rest of my body suck as much as my back. I have no new ideas and do not like to venture out into finding new entertainment that could potentially be a waste of my time. That said, I went back into the realm of the 1995 BBC mini series Pride and Prejudice on a tiny screen on YouTube. That was followed by clips galore of the 2005 movie version. I did brave the theater months ago to be one of the five people that saw Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I also happen to have a parallel obsession with the movie Austenland.
Yes, I have a non back problem as well. I refer to this as my Lady Porn. You see the slow burn of a blossoming romance and like Jaws, your imagination fills in the blanks better than the production can. Granted, I hated this book in high school because I missed the point. I was angry feminist chick and any of this crap about marriage and a woman's place needed to be shut down. Now I am a card carrying member of the Darcy Fan Club. I just happen to like Matthew Macfadyen's portray the best.
Don't get me wrong, he's hot too.
The marketing of this version is not the best and my first viewing did not give me a good impression. They watered down the asshole aspects of Mr. Darcy and instead made him just quiet but misunderstood. If he existed in modern high school, his only flaw would be resting bitch face. I related to that whole-heartily. I did find some other Austen knock offs and managed to get through a Mormon infused version. You'd think it would work given it's Austen translated to modern times, but it was pretty terrible. Don't get me started on the Hallmark flavor taking place in the backdrop of dog shows.
Here is the most important lesson: putting together YouTube clips and saying you watched a movie is no way to go through life. Also, if you are over thirty, don't sleep on an air mattress.
Of course this is not a comedy. There was too much of the budget spent on action sequences to make this a comedy. The dialogue with funny parts had to keep us from killing ourselves. Which is how I felt when I watched Gravity. Sorry Academy, except I'm not. There is an extra layer of hilarity of The Martian, though. It isn't very creative, but much like how in (spoiler!) Interstellar, I had to stop myself from screaming MATT DAMON! when he was on the screen, I had this in my head the whole time. (In a semi-related note, I asked my niece if she had seen Interstellar and she asked if that was the one with Matt Damon. I paused and decided that I would attempt to preserve the Matt Damon in this movie and said you're thinking of Matthew McConaughey. He also cannot have his name said correctly and it came out as McConaugHAAAAY!)
Gets me every time.
Yes, I am a child and think of Team America whenever I see Matt Damon. If you see him on Jimmy Kimmel Live, you know he has a very good sense of humor. However, if I ever see the man in person and I scream without thinking, he has every right to punch me in the face.
In an attempt to be okay with getting on a plane, I reminded myself that I successfully flew to celebrate my niece's graduation on the other side of the country not too long ago and the trip was well beyond worth it. I had the idea floating in my head that I love my family more than I hate flying. I test that again tomorrow and I have to remind myself that I love my best friend and her family more than I hate flying. I need to get away every once in a while. I was crying due to the stress of being sick and leaving my comfy space. Also, I hate leaving behind my beloved dog. I then though of my best friend leaving behind her childhood state and her family to start a new life in a more affordable place to raise her family. I need to grow up for a few days and remember the sting of travel does not compare to the joy of being together. And I should not puke when I see the huge house she can afford.
While battling this crap, it occurred to me that it is dangerous having so much importance wrapped up into so few things in my life. "Eggs in basket" as my husband pointed out. He, of course is one of the main eggs. I have to find this balance of reaching out to get more in my life and not running overboard to be an idiot that wants to master all the things. For now, I just need to pack and get to the airport in one piece.
Sort of feels like it was cut out with a spoon. When I mentioned at work that Alan Rickman died, my coworkers did not know who I was talking about. Then one piped up and asked if it was "the Snape guy". Another started to talk about how she "didn't care about the Snape guy" but was really sad about David Bowie. I hurt when I heard about David Bowie. My favorite song to this day is Under Pressure. I was going to say it takes me back to an earlier time, but that isn't the whole truth. My best friend introduced me to that song in high school and I foolish thought why Ice, Ice, Baby sounded funny. Now when I listen to it, it grounds me in the moment with the beat, the vocals, and the way it demands that I belt it out with my whole self.
Enjoy.
To hear Alan Rickman died the same age from the same ailment made me feel vulnerable. I did admit that it doesn't affect me and I know that on an intellectual level. Then I selfishly began to think about how my traditional Christmas viewing of Die Hard will be tarnished. Gun on plane, smoking in airport, $.79 for a gallon of premium gas are amusing, but no more new art from the brilliant man that embodied Hans Gruber, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Colonel Brandon, Alexander Dane, (and yes, Snape) and so many more that I am bound to forget now, but my soul remembers.
Say hi to God for me.
For those of you that have not seen these characters, I pity and envy you. Discover them and enjoy the talent of this amazing performer.
There is only so much a girl can shield her eyes and ears during the trailers before Skyfall. This week the big Star Wars is coming and it'll be nearly impossible to avoid anything about it online. I will have to give up my podcasts for a little while just to be safe. My biggest concern used to be if they were going to make a lame reference to whether or not Han shot first. Now I worry that some jackass will think it's funny to blow the experience for others by spoiling the hell out of it. I know I should go and see it early, but man, I hate people. I suppose some things are worth it. Enjoy everyone. That is everyone that is not "over it".
