05.11.08
Last Night and Those before It
So somewhere in between finishing a bunch of homework and catching up on DVDs – a few things went down. None of which I think really happened.
Firstly, my friends and I packed our bags for Cannes, a little too early and it resulted in a series of drunken escapades with numerous “celebs” and gorgeous people. They certainly all spoke French, or something equally unidentifiable. It was all really mumbling and yelling – my head hurt. Or at least I think they were gorgeous, hell – I AM GORGEOUS when I am drunk.
Also, while there – I guess I still am there – Natalie Portman dropped out of John Maybury’s adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” – which I think is a good thing to celebrate, her accent is pretty bad – and I do not need to see another adaptation of that book!!!!! Here’s to hoping Ellen Page can pull of the accent…
While we were just about to hit it up film freak style on the Riviera, the sequel to the surprisingly good adaptation of “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” premiered in NYC on May 7th. I think Narnia: Prince Caspian opens in the US this coming weekend, but opens in SA on the 6th of June – along with “Definitely, Maybe.” Perhaps this is mean to say, but almost no-one looked good at that premiere, besides that midget, judging from the photo’s published over at Variety – where the following was said:
“Screening was followed by an after-party at the New York Public Library complete with magicians, jugglers and arts and crafts tables as well as pic’s stars Ben Barnes, Liam Neeson, William Moseley and Tilda Swinton.”
Yeah, so our party was better! Craft’s tables? WTF!
But not everyone that was invited showed up, which is sad, but I guess you all booked tickets for the correct date – you squares. But I bet you were all watching “Speed Racer” or something, in which case I have no choice but to forgive you. I mean, J.D, saw Paranoid Park, won a Lammy AND came to Cannes with me, so why couldn’t everyone else? I know some of you had plans, but still. You better be there come May 14.
Then – I won a Lammy! For being “Ambitious.” How awesome, right?
Then – I watched “Georgia Rule,” which was kinda raunchy but too weird, and “The Lookout,” which was really good. Reviews, even if it means I am not being “current” enough, will be up eventually.
And now it is Mothers Day – and I got more homework. But tomorrow I am going to see “Married Life” at a press screening after school, so all is okay.
J.D. said,
May 11, 2008 at 9:12 am
Man, your bi-dimensional life is busy.
And I never realized how much I can multi-task and be better than everyone else till you mentioned my wondrous accomplishments of the last few days in there, LOL! I’m so modest.
And I don’t know about you being “gorgeous” while drunk, but that Eva Green look-a-like sure was interested in seeing you naked. That was awkward.
… wait, that WAS a look-a-like, right? Nick? RIGHT?!
Nick Plowman said,
May 11, 2008 at 9:19 am
LOL, good times ;)
I think it was a look-a-like, but my memory is a little foggy – I do not even remember WHO it looked like, but I guess you do, so who knows.
Thanks for being there :)
Hopefully the actual festival will be just as awesome, if not more.
How about a trip back to reality? I know it far less fun, but this particular pretending session has made me depressed. Or hung-over, idk.
Either way – Geography awaits.
Douglas Racso said,
May 11, 2008 at 11:07 am
have you guys seen speed racer?
Nick Plowman said,
May 11, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Nope, I have not, only opens in South Africa on the 20th of June.
You?
Craig Kennedy said,
May 11, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Congrats on the Lammy’s guys!
I saw Speed for a 2nd time last night…It’s flaws stand out a little more the 2nd time around, but I still thought it was a terrific bit of summer fun.
J.D. said,
May 11, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Well, Nick, knowing our luck, the festival’s gonna be monumentally disappointing. :P
Nick Plowman said,
May 11, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Thanks Craig :)
A second time? Wow. I hope I like it as much as you.
And, J.D – you are so right. Too right. *Here’s to hoping it rocks!*
J.D. said,
May 11, 2008 at 10:33 pm
But really, who cares – WE’RE DRUNK!!!!!
*passes out, snores loudly*
Nick Plowman said,
May 12, 2008 at 4:01 am
LOL :)
Joe said,
May 13, 2008 at 4:24 am
Hey! Congratulations on your LAMMY win! Hopefully I can pull one off next time!
Nick Plowman said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:43 am
Thanks Joe!!!
Daniel said,
May 14, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Grr, I posted a congratulatory LAMMY comment on some thread here after I saw it, but it never showed up.
Well deserved, Nick.
Nick Plowman said,
May 14, 2008 at 6:47 pm
It eventually did show up, in the spam filter – which I never check, but I am glad I did, coz your comment was hanging out there.
Thanks Dan, you were the first to congratulate me, which is appreciated, and congrats for being a runner up for Best Blog – you know you deserved to win it.