And now, to fan a different kind of flame

JinglesChic · May 2013

I promise, I'm not really an a$$. Here's a peace offering.

(Oh look at me like that, please!)

And okay, one of him:

TODAY!!!!!

I'm trying to decide if I have enough time to watch it today before I pick up DS.
Anyone else trying to see it soon?

RissNRuss · May 2013

I am interested in seeing it, but I think I'll have to re-read the book first. I have forgotten the entire story.

However, we are hoping to rent Silver Linings Playbook this weekend- that's at Redbox by now right?

ckettenb · May 2013

yummmmmmm.

JinglesChic · May 2013

I've never seen it. I would think so though. It surprised me that she won an Oscar because I didn't think she was all that good in The Hunger Games. So let me know what you think.

RissNRuss · May 2013

JinglesChic:
I've never seen it. I would think so though. It surprised me that she won an Oscar because I didn't think she was all that good in The Hunger Games. So let me know what you think.

I rarely agree with awards shows- I don't pay attention to them anymore. I thought she did well in Hunger Games, but she was not anything like what I pictured for Katniss. I've come to terms with the idea that Hollywood does not make movies from books like I see them.

JinglesChic · May 2013

RissNRuss:
JinglesChic:
I've never seen it. I would think so though. It surprised me that she won an Oscar because I didn't think she was all that good in The Hunger Games. So let me know what you think.
I rarely agree with awards shows- I don't pay attention to them anymore. I thought she did well in Hunger Games, but she was not anything like what I pictured for Katniss. I've come to terms with the idea that Hollywood does not make movies from books like I see them.

It might very well be that I was skewed by the whole movie. THGs were the first book/series that made me need to pick it up again right after I finish and reread from the beginning. I was upset that Peeta's eyes weren't blue, that they made all of the contestants (like District 2) look like they did not want to play the game, etc. I also felt like it glossed over the story instead of enhance the whole thing.

kelseypie · May 2013

I cannot wait to see this! My birthday is Thursday, maybe we'll go then.

sheacox · May 2013

i have no interest in this movie... BUT i do get won over with pics of shirtless ryan gosling... anyone.. gif? anyone...?

smithm24 · May 2013

I'm hoping to see it in the next 2 weeks. I loved the book. I'm scared to watch the movie, just a little. But I can't help myself.

enuk2013 · May 2013

RissNRuss:
However, we are hoping to rent Silver Linings Playbook this weekend- that's at Redbox by now right?

Saw Silver Linings Playbook from the Redbox last week. I'd imagine it's not to everyone's taste--it's quirky and kind of dark--but my husband and I both really enjoyed it. Thought Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper had great chemistry.

I've read the mixed reviews but I'm still excited to see Gatsby with my best friend next week. We both really liked the book/Robert Redford movie when we were in high school so it's sort of a nostalgic thing for us to see this version together even if its mediocre.

LiLi23 · May 2013

RissNRuss:
I am interested in seeing it, but I think I'll have to re-read the book first. I have forgotten the entire story.
However, we are hoping to rent Silver Linings Playbook this weekend- that's at Redbox by now right?

The bolded is me, too. I know I read the book, but I can't remember how it goes at all. I want to re-read it first, then see the movie. But lord only knows when I'll get time for that

needanustart · May 2013

I loved Silver Linings Playbook, and Jennifer Lawrence had a lot more personality in that than she does in the Hunger Games. But SLP is a bit quirky and dark as PP said, but I still think just about anyone would like it.

As for Gatsby, I love the book and was excited for this, until I saw a preview and realized I would probably have a headache if I watched that much jumping around with the type of soundtrack it has. I also usually dislike Baz Luhrman, with the exception of Moulin Rouge. Plus I like the story of the Great Gatsby so much and I think it stands on it's own, so I don't get the need to make it an assault on the senses.

iggles09 · May 2013

I really want to see this movie before LO comes. I made DH promise we would go soon.

iggles09 · May 2013

RissNRuss:
However, we are hoping to rent Silver Linings Playbook this weekend- that's at Redbox by now right?

I am planing on renting it Sat night as a pre-mom's day gift to me. DH will have to deal. Can't wait to see it

ariaforte8 · May 2013

DH wants to go see this, but I'm not sure if I'm sold on it yet. The reviews seem not so great.

As for Silver Linings Playbook - both DH and I loved it!

notquiteblushing · May 2013

LiLi23:
RissNRuss:

I am interested in seeing it, but I think I'll have to re-read the book first. I have forgotten the entire story.

However, we are hoping to rent Silver Linings Playbook this weekend- that's at Redbox by now right?

The bolded is me, too. I know I read the book, but I can't remember how it goes at all. I want to re-read it first, then see the movie. But lord only knows when I'll get time for that

Trust me on this - don't read the book again. I'm a big "read the book first" person usually but Gatsby has twists and it's best if you have forgotten them.

ariaforte8 · May 2013

notquiteblushing:
LiLi23:
RissNRuss:

I am interested in seeing it, but I think I'll have to re-read the book first. I have forgotten the entire story.

However, we are hoping to rent Silver Linings Playbook this weekend- that's at Redbox by now right?

The bolded is me, too. I know I read the book, but I can't remember how it goes at all. I want to re-read it first, then see the movie. But lord only knows when I'll get time for that

Trust me on this - don't read the book again. I'm a big "read the book first" person usually but Gatsby has twists and it's best if you have forgotten them.

I also find that when I re-read a book before a movie... I tend to get a little extra stabby when things change because everything is fresh in my mind. If I haven't read it in a little while, as long as the majority of the movie is correct I enjoy it.

Mommy2CB · May 2013

The Great Gatsby looks good though ngl I may wait til it comes out on DVD. Love me some Leo !

JinglesChic · May 2013

sheacox:
i have no interest in this movie... BUT i do get won over with pics of shirtless ryan gosling... anyone.. gif? anyone...?

sheacox · May 2013

JinglesChic:
sheacox:
i have no interest in this movie... BUT i do get won over with pics of shirtless ryan gosling... anyone.. gif? anyone...?

JUST what i needed.... *sigh*

BabyShanteau · May 2013

It's one of my favorite books ever! I'll see it sometime next week!

SLaBM2B · May 2013

I found Silver Lining Playbook to be such an incredibly well done movie and I LOVED Jennifer in the movie. She was amazing, so was Bradley.

SLaBM2B · May 2013

JinglesChic:
sheacox:
i have no interest in this movie... BUT i do get won over with pics of shirtless ryan gosling... anyone.. gif? anyone...?

yup... Made me totally forget about the other post. Aaaah..... Such a stud