So, the weekend has come and gone *sigh* but so has Monday *phew*!
I watched a heap of movies, well two actually at the weekend. I saw "The Informant!" which is a Soderbergh movie with Matt Damon. I won't say what it's about because things about the story and lead character are revealed right up to the end credits. It was watchable enough - I admire Soderbergh's sheer volume of work and the creative way he goes about film making. I feel he is an "auteur" in the true sense that Truffaut spoke about all those years ago in the '50s.However, having said that, I never feel "wow" after his films. Maybe instead of "WOW" I feel quiet admiration.
The other film I saw was "The Invention of Lying" with Ricky Gervais. I really like Ricky Gervais - his stand up shows sometimes make me laugh until I weep. He seems to have a very endearing personality to my mind. While this film was based on an interesting concept, nobody in his world ever lies, it kind of lost it's way for me about half way through and I'm afraid my boyfriend and I switched it off. Actually, I think the real reason I ejected it was Jennifer Garner's face - I found her pumped lips, botox and cheek implants very off putting and distracting!
I also managed to draw three pictures! That's Paula up top in the natty pink suit and monocle, Chloe being super art deco and Geraldine being...well Geraldine.
You wouldn't think it to look at Geraldine - but she is pretty significant in the drawing department for me. Firstly, I've been hanging out to draw a black bird with white spots forever. Really and truly. Secondly, even though those white spots look pretty rough and ready, they were an utter labour of love and deep therapy! At the end of Saturday I was feeling a little shall we say "crabby" for one reason or another and doing the white spots on Geraldine really improved my mood no end! I guess that's what they might call "Art Therapy"? ...and thank you Geraldine.
Hope everyone has a super week!
Well I must say I LOVE Geraldine!!! And its so wonderful she gave her gift of therapy! Awesome, that makes her even more special, hehe. anyhoos she rocks.
Paula is my mom's name so of course I'm fond of her..and she's totally rocking the monocle.
And again if I chop my hair short and dye it black, I will blame you...hahahahaha...i will. ;)
I watched 4 movies this weekend...woo..first was the Dr.Parnassus one (pretty weird & cool),Food Inc (depressing but reality), Endless Summer(from 1966, about surfing and they actually were in Melbourne surfing in a part of it..hee, cool movie) & Sex Crimes & the Vatican (very disturbing).
Yikes sorry for this long comment, I wish you an awesome week!!
Posted by: Kathleen | April 13, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Lovely new drawings! Art Deco Chloe is especially divine :) I watched both of those movies last week too. We must be on the same wavelength. Although I love Ricky Gervais, I wasn't too keen on The Invention of Lying. It was a bit more serious that I thought it would be, almost sad in a way, and like you I didn't think Jennifer Garner looked very good in this movie. I did like The Informant(!). Matt Damon was really great paired with Soderbergh's genius. Have a happy week Sam!
Posted by: Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese | April 13, 2010 at 01:01 AM
how funny, i watched the invention of lying this weekend and well and was pretty unimpressed. the film was just ok- i felt like it could have been a lot funnier and perhaps more thoughtful.
geraldine is fantastic. concentrating on such small detail is also incredibly relaxing for me.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | April 13, 2010 at 01:21 AM
Paula is great. Love the menswear and monocle!
Posted by: Saltina | April 13, 2010 at 02:09 AM
LOVE THAT MONOCLE!
Posted by: May | April 13, 2010 at 03:35 AM
Yay for art therapy!
Gorgeous illustrations, darling!
Must see The Informant...
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | April 13, 2010 at 05:07 AM
I'm back blogging, too!! And currently waiting for pictures to upload on my own blog -- you'll have to check them out!! I also thought the Invention of Lying left something to be desired ... I found it a bit gauche, too, I guess ... it just seems that there's a difference between always telling the truth and telling all the truth all the time ... hmmm.
Posted by: KIM | April 14, 2010 at 12:14 AM
hehe...I'm trying to imagine you being crabby! I adore your newbies Sam! I haven't seen those movies. I'll have to check them out sometime. It's great to see you back into regular blogging again! My computer time is still all out of whack & I'm trying to settle back into a routine... it's taking a while... :)
Posted by: Tracy | April 17, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Such beautiful new creations Sam, I adore 'Art Deco Chloe' and your description of art therapy!
Posted by: Gabbi | April 18, 2010 at 04:58 PM
Ooh, such a charming set of drawings! Geraldine, Chloe and Paula are all fabulous. :)
I think Ricky Gervais is hilarious as well, but I haven't attempted watching that movie because the reviews (from trusted sources, such as yourself!) haven't been so good.
Posted by: Rebecca | April 20, 2010 at 01:41 AM