Winding Up

[cmk418]

This weekend has felt fairly non-existent. I had to go into work yesterday (got called for jury duty tomorrow, so I needed to make the time up - it's not like anyone's going to be doing my work when I'm gone). I'd initially planned on staying 4 hours, but wound up staying 9. Then I went over to the ArcLight with every intention of seeing "Eastern Promises" but the showing I wanted to see was sold out - I didn't want to go later, because walking around Hollywood late at night after seeing the Russian mob pic would be a little unnerving. I did manage to pick up a copy of "Searching for Debra Winger" at the DVD store. I've been looking for it for a while.

Who is this Fox gal doing the Emmy pre-show? She's wearing one of the ugliest dresses I've ever seen. I got a bit of a giggle when the other interviewer asked Ellen & Portia what was the last thing they did before they left home. My mind went to the place that would have been censored by the time it got to the L.A. rebroadcast. I'm tempted to peek and see what's won already.

I wrapped up the script last night. I'll sit and gel until I'm done with the next one, then I may revisit it. I don't hold a lot of illusions about it. It's okay, more of a way to get my feet wet than anything.

Quite a few things to get done before tomorrow. Ah, the great fun of sitting in a room all day. I hope to make some headway on the fanfic projects I've been working on.

I don't remember when it was hot today. Why are all these people complaining about it being hot out on the red carpet? I'm not really rooting for anything - it's more interesting to sit back and critique the fashions and the speeches.

The Cardinals are officially out of the running for the playoffs. Which means I'll be rooting for the Cubs. I love the Cubs, don't get me wrong, but I'm not sure I'm ready for them to be in the playoffs again. The last time just about did me in. I was in the airport in Las Vegas watching the game on the television and saw Moises Alou go to catch the foul ball and then the whole thing just imploded from there. And all that kept going through my brain was that they were five outs away from going to the Series. Beyond sad.

Who was the genius that did the Hawks pre-season schedule? During the regular season, teams only play 2 games in a row, then get a break, but the Hawks are playing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It's insane.

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[michele659.livejournal.com]

My mind would have gone to the same place yours did when the interviewer asked Ellen that question! I wonder sometimes if the interviewers put things in a certain way to get a reaction from the public (or the one being interviewed).
I rooted for everyone and everything related to The Soprano's. Especially for James Gandolfini, and all the women on the show who were nominated.
I also rooted for Kyra Sedgwick,and Tony Shaloub. I know he's won so many times but I really love him and the character of Monk.
And I loved the Jon Stewart/Steve Colbert skit,especially when they "gave" the award to Steve Carrel. I laughed watching them jump up and down and run off with the Emmy!
And I always love Lewis Black.I watch his specials repeatedly.I relate to his angry humor!
Were there any interesting speeches? I didn't hear anything much while I was watching, but I did go back and forth from the Emmy's to the Yankees.
Sorry you're stressed because of jury duty.
Hopefully you'll be let go quickly so your work doesn't pile up!

[cmk418]

I was pulling for "The Sopranos" too. I loved the moment during the broadcast (not when they won) that they all gathered up on stage. (I literally yelled - OMG! Johnny Sack! - yes, I am geeky, but he was one of my favorite characters) That was the best part of the show IMHO.

And when they won, of course.

[michele659.livejournal.com]

I liked Johnny Sack too-he was perfect in the role of beleagured mob boss.And I loved his devotion to his wife,Ginny!
I was happy that they won,too.I just wish more of the actors had won.
I really like Aida Turturro(not sure of the spelling). Janice was one of my favorites-she was so out there and manipulative that she was funny.She became a heroine to me when she killed that abusive ass Ritchie!
That's one of my favorite scenes(and my Dad's too.We laugh everytime he says"What are you gonna do now,cry"? because we know the next thing that will happen.You don't mess with Italian women! Remember Dino's mother?).
I really liked seeing them all together,too. I'm just sorry it will be for the last time :(

[cmk418]

The scene with Janice is one of my Dad's favorite scenes (he likes to re-enact the part where she shoots Richie). My favorite episode is "College". It was the one that got me hooked (and immediately out to Blockbuster to rent everything that followed).

[michele659.livejournal.com]

My Dad and I like to re-enact that scene,too. I just love the amazed look on his face after he so condescendingly says"I'm not in the mood" (when she holds the gun on him)and she shoots him.
I loved the "College" episode,too. I liked the bonding between Tony and Meadow on the trip.
I also liked the contrast between that and his pursuit of the guy in the witness protection program.
And although I'd known Meadow was smart before, that episode really solidified it for me. She really was alot like Tony in that(as he said)nothing got past her!