tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post2391153587446969699..comments2023-10-15T02:53:40.405-06:00Comments on Life in a glass house: What Emily's Been Watching, February EditionEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-8766698067261486112012-03-20T14:50:40.633-06:002012-03-20T14:50:40.633-06:00Hey Em- I just found out that Benedict Cumberbatc...Hey Em- I just found out that Benedict Cumberbatch is going to play the villan in the next JJ Abrams Star Trek movie. I am pretty excited about that!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758354440910012121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-26302598305720216042012-03-14T06:28:28.199-06:002012-03-14T06:28:28.199-06:00Ahh got it.Ahh got it.Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701900460512673699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-19852012876507627802012-03-13T20:04:38.745-06:002012-03-13T20:04:38.745-06:00The downfall was nothing specific, just some of th...The downfall was nothing specific, just some of the story lines (we discussed most of them) started getting pretty dang soap opera-y (and not in a real great way).Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-76288599824985857862012-03-13T16:44:12.873-06:002012-03-13T16:44:12.873-06:00That's awesome! How fun for that kid, it proba...That's awesome! How fun for that kid, it probably blew his little mind. So what is Downton Abbey's "downfall." I'm just curious, I never noticed anything too bad but maybe I missed something? I know it's not perfect for sure.Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701900460512673699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-28357811766658439372012-03-13T14:49:31.606-06:002012-03-13T14:49:31.606-06:00Yeah- Seth Rogan's laugh rubs me the WRONG way...Yeah- Seth Rogan's laugh rubs me the WRONG way for what ever reason. Nothing I can do about it. I haven't seen many of those movies, but I am definitely on the other team. I will think about books, but I have been in movie/tv mode for a while now and haven't been spending too much time with books. Downton Abbey's downfall mostly happens in the second season, and that is pretty universally acknowledged, but by then everyone was so hooked on it, we forgave it as much as we could. Crazy amount of hype though huh? Very weird to me. How come everyone didn't get hooked on the Bleakhouse series? That one was a tv show, addicting, and really well done. Just one of those things I guess. <br />Yes, Steve did surprise a kid's birthday party on that date- he had just picked her up and they were driving through her neighborhood and saw signs for a birthday party happening right then that had a Blues Clues theme, and he was like- I've got the outfit in my trunk...... She said he should, and that she knew the kid, so they crashed the party to the surprise of everyone. I love that. I like Steve. Especially after I read an article about him, talking about how he played in a punk band with one of the guitarists from The Flaming Lips once. I loved that Moth story- I loved the nerd friends that egged him on to call that girl for the date and how he imagined them throughout the date approving and disapproving his choices he made.<br /><br />Oh, and there is a little scene in the Elmo movie at the very beginning, where Kevin Clash is rehearsing on Sesame Street, and he breaks character for a minute and Elmo is a little inappropriate chasing after one of the women and it was so funny. You'll love that documentary- it is really good.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-56379050536279128752012-03-13T13:48:13.227-06:002012-03-13T13:48:13.227-06:00Whoo I excited to see you guys next week! You all ...Whoo I excited to see you guys next week! You all are still coming to the wedding, right? That is a cool story about Steve. You will love Sherlock Sue. I just finished reading all the Sherlock Holmes stories. Such fun reads! I really enjoyed them a lot. Have fun on your trip this week and drive safe!Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701900460512673699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-78350457378663728162012-03-13T13:16:52.106-06:002012-03-13T13:16:52.106-06:00AND I listened to that Moth episode with the Blue&...AND I listened to that Moth episode with the Blue's Clue's guy. I think she was an underware model or something like that, I don't think she was a porn star. Didn't he surprise a kid's party in his Blue's Clues outfit on that date?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758354440910012121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-81454210441082220442012-03-13T13:11:28.981-06:002012-03-13T13:11:28.981-06:00Hot Fuzz is a great movie. I love those guys, but...Hot Fuzz is a great movie. I love those guys, but I love the Apatow crew too, so I was split down the middle on that poll. I love Seth Rogan's laugh, it cracks me up. <br /><br />I really like your opinion of Downton Abbey. I haven't seen any of it yet, but I like how you were still able to be objective despite all the buzz about it. I don't doubt that it is good and I will watch it, but it is quite amazing all the hype about this show. <br /><br />Can I borrow the Sherlock DVD's. If so, bring them on the super, fun, happy, giggly, epic trip of greatness. <br /><br />Do you also have a book to recommend? I've finished the Hunger Games books, so I'll bring them back to you. I'm craving a good book, and I don't think I'll have time to hit the library before we leave tomorrow. <br /><br />Oh yeah, haven't seen the Elmo movie yet, but have been looking forward to it for a long time now. That Kevin guy was the celebrity guest on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. He was pretty funny. And of course the panel made him say things in Elmo voice that Elmo wouldn't say on Sesame Street. It was very funny.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758354440910012121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-6785214483613256772012-03-12T13:08:05.330-06:002012-03-12T13:08:05.330-06:00I actually don't think she was a porn star, bu...I actually don't think she was a porn star, but maybe. Definitely an underwear model or the like though.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-46400155189080278872012-03-12T13:06:41.455-06:002012-03-12T13:06:41.455-06:00I Cried too Haley! There is something so sweet ab...I Cried too Haley! There is something so sweet about the Make A Wish stuff and it's not just about the dying children getting a last wish. I think it's the simple sweet little wishes they come up with. I think mine and most adults would be more elaborate- say, I would chose a trip around the world, staying at cool hotels, etc. Just meeting Elmo was that little girl's wish and to be Kevin Clash and have that knowledge and on your head, and to meet her and her family, would be so bittersweet I would have a very hard time with that. It was sad to me to see her parents and family and her, getting a hug from Elmo. It's just too sad. Tearing up now, in fact. Steve from Blue's Clues told a story on The Moth about this date he went on with this porn star lady and how awful it was and how the reality of her was disgusting to him once he actually met her and went out (the prospect was fairly exciting to him in theory). The next day he had an appointment with a Make a Wish kid and he talks about what that meant to him and what an honor it was and how THAT is what it's all about, and just hearing how the two things were juxtaposed in his life, and how he felt about them made for a great story.<br /><br />How nice that will be Aim, to have a little break and sit back, quilt, and watch some good tv. You will definitely deserve it! Enjoy. Good choices too.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-73337942384682169532012-03-12T11:04:47.639-06:002012-03-12T11:04:47.639-06:00When the weddings are over (wheew!) and I have 2 q...When the weddings are over (wheew!) and I have 2 queen-size quilts to quilt and nothing else to do (ha!), I can't wait to start Downtown Abbey and Sherlock. I'm looking forward to both series!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-13729285492061907632012-03-12T09:20:10.052-06:002012-03-12T09:20:10.052-06:00Allison and I watched Being Elmo this morning. Tha...Allison and I watched Being Elmo this morning. Thanks for another great recommendation, movie connoisseur. I actually started crying when they showed Elmo meeting that little girl that was dying and it showed Kevin crying. Such a sweet moment. I had no idea he pretty much created Elmo. Fun to see how he got where he is. I also have ALWAYS wondered what the puppeteers did down below, so fascinating!Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701900460512673699noreply@blogger.com