one of the movies we watched on new year's eve was the french film, l'iceberg. the movie is sweet, silly, and strange. it is exactly what comes to mind when i think of french comedies (although this one is actually belgian). while probably not for everyone, for me l'iceberg was a quirky treat. plus, it's really fun to say l'iceberg with a french accent.
we also attempted to watch april's shower, but didn't make it past the opening scene. don't see this movie unless you happen to enjoy bad acting.
i try not to force myself to finish bad movies and boring books. i prefer to move on to something i can fully enjoy.
a recent favorite book is julia child's my life in france. julia was amazing. i wish jordan and i could have dinner with her and her husband, paul. the only problem would be that my stomach might not be strong enough to handle her rich french cooking. do you think she would be offended if i requested no dairy?
Hi Risa,
I think it's really wise of you to not end a film or book you can not enjoy. You should enjoy as many things in life as you can!
That first movie sounds interesting. I never heard of it. That's strange since the Netherlands is very close to Belgium, we even share a border hehe... So I think it's great you have seen it!
Have a nice day risa!
Posted by: Les | January 04, 2008 at 03:39 AM
Thanks for the movie tip - I feel I miss so many and it's always great to hear about good ones. And I agree, completely fun to say it with a French accent. As far as Julia, the no dairy might just be a sticking point.
Posted by: Sonya | January 04, 2008 at 05:46 AM
would you believe my friend's father, who was an actor and huge Julia Child's fan, once wrote her a sonnet beginning an ongoing correspondence with her husband, also, apparently a big lover/ writer of sonnets...so odd and wonderful...
Posted by: Black-Eyed Suzie | January 04, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I saw L'iceberg last year and SIMPLY LOVED it!! :)
Posted by: Marjorie | January 04, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I don't have a problem anymore not finishing a book or movie that I am not enjoying!
Thank you for the movie title, we have Netflix again and I am adding it to our list!!
Posted by: stephanie | January 05, 2008 at 08:09 PM
I'm adding the Julia Child to my Amazon Wishlist (technically just my reading list, as I check most of my books from the library...but it's good for keeping track). I must try to remember to add the movie to my Netflix queue..though Joe has lately expressed some frustration with all the subtitled films I've been getting lately!
Posted by: Julia | January 06, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I think that good cooks/chefs are good because they can make recipes adaptable to any palette. So I don't think that Julia would mind no dairy. I love her. Although every time I hear or think of Julia, I feel like watching The Goonies because of the one scene with Chunk and Sloth. Anyways, hope you are well!!!
Posted by: Bobbypin Bandit | January 06, 2008 at 08:37 PM
You are adorable risa!
Posted by: cruststation | January 08, 2008 at 06:56 AM