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i've watched the final harry potter, and it was brilliant (i still think they could have squeezed it into one movie, or at least separated the two halves at a different point in the plot then where they did). but, all in all, quite good entertainment.

tearjerkers and other thoughts

i don't particularly care for war movies; most glorify something that is ugly, or take a comedic standpoint where there is little humor to be found. but, as with anything, there are exceptions; captain corelli's mandolin, and miracle at st. anna.

i'm not sure why, perhaps it's the story that's underneath the backdrop of war that draws me, or the humanity of the characters, flawed and all. or maybe it's that they make me cry, or that they tell about the good things that survive the devastation of war.

one of the things i liked about these two films is that these movies show a more realistic view of war, that it's not glorious, or something which is clean-cut (these are the good guys and these the bad), that it's ugly, and seething with nonsensical violence, that it destroys thoughtlessly, that not everyone is decent and capable of humanity, regardless of which side they're on.

this genre may not be on the top of my preferred viewing list, but it's good to creep outside of one's comfort zone every now and then, what you find may stick with you and inspire.

simply stunning

okay, so how amazing is prince poppycock from america's got talent?! the attitude, the sharp and witty comments, the amazingly put together costumes and creative makeup, the stage styling, the beautifully voiced songs, and the oh-so elegant towering wigs. all together he makes quite an exquisite. it's like some of the best characters from a georgette heyer novel come to life.

the entire show was becoming a bit eh and painful to watch, and i was waiting to hear the young female opera singer perform again, when prince poppycock came on stage and i just had a really beautiful moment. i had not been paying much attention to the show before that point, so i ventured online last night to hear and see more; mainly the other three tapings of him. it was wonderful to see them all and to truly appreciate his genius. i can't wait to see more. oh, and i ordered a pin from his boutique. to show support and all.

holiday entertainment

something i always like doing when i find myself with free time on the holidays is to watch movies; actually, it doesn't even have to be a holiday. my favorites for this particular holiday, christmas, are usually comedic, romantic, and/or classic. without further ado here's the list:

scrooged

a christmas story

national lampoon's christmas vacation

love actually

so what christmas movies are your favorites?