Geraldton and Movies

[callistra]

Went to Geraldton. It's a long drive, with no redeeming features. Even the crayfish at the end (which I didn't know about until we got there) could not make up for the length and boringness of the trip. Dr K and Strangedave were fantastic company, but the visuals *sigh* were less than could be desired. :-) And what the hell is a Paulownia Plantation anyways? So. Geraldton itself was cool, the ladies were lovely, and I did indeedy sell a lot of stuff. Managed to sleep on the way down and then sleep in the next day, but there was no sleeping on the way home, which is unusual for me. :-) Bought some crays and brought them back for dinner. Crayfish cocktail on a nice bed of lettuce.... yumbos!!

I just watched Troy, Stepford Wives and Calendar Girls back to back with my mother. I feel all movied out *grin* I feel square in de eyes. Eric Bana appeared to do a surprisingly good job. Orlando Bloom CAN NOT ACT TO SAVE HIS LIFE. I was astounded at how good a job Eric Bana did. Then the camera would cut to Orlando, who had a strained, constipated look when he tried to emote. And then Eric would out-act, out-brawn, and out-think him by raising an eyebrow or something equally minor. Orlando SUXX. Brad Pitt is looking old, but seemed to do a fine job. All in all, it was a long movie trying to attain greatness, but kind of failing due to some weak acting. Surprisingly enough, some boys do look good in a skirt. *giggle*

Stepford wives was an interesting but cute change to the original story. I can't remember the exact original story, but I am *sure* it doesn't end like that. :-) But close enough, whatever. It made me and mum giggle. Calendar Girls was interesting and funny. Oh, and Orlando Bloom CAN'T ACT TO SAVE HIS LIFE. Sorry, I just thought I should stress that. :-)

Comments

[numbat.livejournal.com]

I understand acting isn't Mr Bloom's major selling point.

As for skirts, well I can't see why we shouldn't look good in 'em.

[valeskah1.livejournal.com]

-everywhere- is far away in WA!

And I agree with you about Orlando and Mr Bana. Bana was the best thing about Troy! In a nice sarong, too!

[callistra.livejournal.com]

Whatm the blue thing they were running around in on the ships? Mmmmm, yes, nice....

:-)

[divaflip.livejournal.com]

he doesn't need to act as long as he shuts up and looks pretty. and no weird facial expressions either.

and yes, Eric Bana was very nice :)

[msvyvyan.livejournal.com]

One word: knees. :)

[callistra.livejournal.com]

LOL
Did any one actually click on th elink I thoughtfully provided for skirts?

from Grant

[(Anonymous)]

I think Orlando is one of the those actors who was great in that first part (Legolas) because no one had seen him before and he had a really simple, uncomplicated character to play.

Ever since he's just been naff. I'm halfway through Troy and am actually enjoying it quite a lot. Brad Pitt's always good, and I agree that Eric Bana is acting his socks off.

Re: from Grant

[(Anonymous)]

Lovely man-skirt link btw. :-)

G.

Re: from Grant

[callistra.livejournal.com]

It rocks ass, don't it? absolutely freaky
*grin*

Paulownia

[(Anonymous)]

Paulownia are beautiful trees, a current money-making proposition. Their timber is quite nice and valuable, and they grow reasonably quickly in our climate if given sufficient water. This makes them a viable commercial timber proposition with returns in perhaps ten-twenty years instead of 40-80 (which is what our native timbers are more like). I'm not super familiar with the timber itself, but I know that growing Paulownia is something a lot of farmers with access to water are taking up, almost a fad crop. They're a deciduous tree with purple flowers, possibly prettier than jacaranda. There are a few around planted in gardens - we have a couple on our farm.

Ok, so you said a tree thing -druid goes and pulls her head back in her hole-

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