Here I Am

am dead tired because of social obligations out the wazoo this weekend (and next), but really, LOVED Goblet of Fire, and I have to admit that I was a bit leery. Because I do love the book, but because of its length in comparison to what can make the movie? I was a tad bit worried. But overall very good...

( I don't think this is really spoilers, but to be on the safe side - what I want to read now... )

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Now I'm gonna read and sleep up for a huge day tomorrow that begins with film class, then going to a friends, and then a hockey game. Oh, long day.

And guess what? It's almost rent time! Finally got my soundtrack for the movie, and while Rosario is not...good?...I don't hate it, so yay! Just bring me Ant and Wilson and Adam (though I'd prefer him with Roger hair and Roger pants) and Jesse and...

Yeah, I'll stop now.

Have a great night!

FANNISH FIVE

Drawn 5...

1. Are you more drawn to characters with specific careers (law enforcement, scientist, etc.)?

I tend to be drawn to nerds like Sam Seaborne and Josh Lyman...also drawn to the misunderstood bad boys (ala Draco Malfoy and Sark!)

2. Are you more drawn to shows/movies with a specific setting (space, hospital, etc.)?

Not really. My thing is the writing.

3. Are you more drawn to a specific show/writing style (noir, humorous, etc.)?

It has to have wit and banter--my favorites being anything by Aaron Sorkin and Joss Whedon.

4. Are you more drawn to a specific type of merchandise (t-shirts, models, etc.)?

Not really. Don't really buy a lot of stuff within fandoms aside from dvds of shows & movies.

5. Are you more drawn to a specific type of fan-produced work (fic, vids, etc.)?

Fanfiction is an evil thing that has sucked me into its depths like quicksand.

Bonus question: If you are drawn, what style are you (anime, Disney, etc.)?

I'd be Pixar!

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( I've seen Harry Potter! Weeeeeee! )

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Have finished the first draft of my X-men fic for the fic-a-thon, but I don't know what I think of it. It's missing something, but I can't pinpoint what that elusive "it' Is. I really loathe that part of writing--when you look back over the first draft and realize that there is a crutial element missing.

So I guess I should write for a bit before going to the library booksale, dinner with the mother, and HARRY POTTER AGAIN!

It seems a lot of people within the Harry Potter fandom are up in arms about the fact that Ron's line from the book has been given to Hermoine. I understand that Ron fans are perturbed, especially since it's such a slight change that it might not make much sense to everyone--like why even bother to change it?

But there are changes to the movies. It's a commonality of movies based on books. We saw it with the first two books and I'm sure we'll see it with the remaining ones as well. And while I understand that people feel for Ron and feel that he is often underplayed/underestimated in both the novels and the movies, I don't see it as a big deal. I think it would go without saying that Hermoine would feel the same way about Harry. She loves him and he's her best friend too...so for her to say the words that both she and Ron are thinking doesn't upset me too much. Maybe it's because I love Hermoine's character and know that she has put her life on the line more than once for Harry the same way Ron has. Maybe it's because I truly believe that the sentiment is mutual on both Ron and Hermoine's behalf...and I believe if the roles were reversed it would be true of Harry as well.

From the movie side it also adds that element of "might they end up together someday--look how much she loves Harry" that just doesn't work with Ron on the romance side for the movies (I know this devastates certain slashers out there, but I think it's safe to assume that Ron/Harry will not end up together in the movies). To producers/movie executives it's always necessary to have some sort of romantic potential to a script, whether it be required, whether it fit, or what have you. It's the way it is.

I think if that is the big difference, the big omission from the book to the movie, then the script for the movie was a huge success.

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In other news, as predicted, I did zero writing this past weekend. Between the wedding, lunch with friends, and film class, I wasn't in my apartment let alone at my computer much this weekend. This means I have that much more writing to complete this week and upcoming weekend. In good news, most of my social obligations are done with for the time being and film class is over for the semester.

But, summer blockbuster season is upon us (though I use that term loosely after I reminisce about last year's choices like Tomb Raider 2 or The Hulk) and I can't wait to see Van Helsing (vampire loving!) and Troy (ORLI! ORLI! ORLI!) and, of course, Harry Potter on June 4th.

Take care everyone!