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2/18/08

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This weekend, I FINALLY got to the movies, for the first time since Sasha was born. I went to see Juno, which I've been meaning to get to forever, and you know what? It was just as good as everyone told me it would be. Which is so rare, because usually, when people go on and on about a movie, by the time you see it your expectations are so high there's no way not to be disappointed. But I really, really liked it. And now, at least, I've seen one movie nominated for the Oscars this year. It's better than none, right?

I was actually on a movie roll this weekend. I also watched The Simpsons Movie on DVD, which was also fun (although not as good as Juno, not that I expected it to be). And after THAT was over, I was flipping around and landed on the last hour or so of Beautiful Girls, a movie I have written about before here, because I love it That Much. Natalie Portman, in one of her first roles? Timothy Hutton, in one of the few roles I remember him in after Ordinary People? And Rosie O'Donnell, who has been in, like, hardly any movies at all? I think I even own this movie on DVD, which did not prevent me from watching it anyway, much to my husband's annoyance. But at least now, I have built up my movie tolerance again. It was about time.

And finally, thanks to the reader on Sarahland who pointed me to this product, which I just love so much I might have to buy it. I have seen a lot of Hate Spinnerbait T-shirts since This Lulllaby came out, and I always love to see how people interpret this strong, and important sentiment. But adding Dexter to the mix is a nice touch.

Okay, baby's crying. Gotta go!

have a good day, everyone!
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On February 18th, 2008 01:06 pm (UTC), [info]ardentreader commented:
I am jealous....not been to the movies in.........hmmm? not sure.....does alvin and the chipmunks count?..in that case 6 weeks...otherwise, like a real movie that I wanted to see.....wow....months....
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On February 18th, 2008 01:10 pm (UTC), [info]opheliandreams commented:
I am so glad you saw (and liked!) Juno. I was really doubtful I could love it as much, because it was so hyped up, but it was really good!
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On February 18th, 2008 03:22 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
I really liked the movie also I thought it was great, Glad to hear you liked it too!♥♥♥♫♫♫
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On February 18th, 2008 03:23 pm (UTC), [info]kelzy907 commented:
I loved Juno as well, despite going into the theater feeling as though I'd be disappointed. Another fantastic (and short) movie you should really see - Once. It's a little indie film that has gotten amazing reviews and an Oscar nomination for best song, and I cannot recommend it enough. It is by far the best movie I've seen in years.
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On February 18th, 2008 06:26 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
I love going to the movies it's awesome! Me and my friends are having a movie marathon with a twist this weekend. We are going to catch a train up to swansea the watch three movie in a row (pre-bokked) and the catch a train back. I can't wait. We are going to see Step up 2, Definately,Maybe and Juno. I'm so glad Juno is as good as everyone says it is!
Ooh I love the T-shirt aswell it great! Dexter is awesome!
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On February 18th, 2008 06:28 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Movies rule
I love going to the movies it's awesome! Me and my friends are having a movie marathon with a twist this weekend. We are going to catch a train up to swansea the watch three movie in a row (pre-bokked) and the catch a train back. I can't wait. We are going to see Step up 2, Definately,Maybe and Juno. I'm so glad Juno is as good as everyone says it is!
Ooh I love the T-shirt aswell it great! Dexter is awesome!
xx
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On February 18th, 2008 06:44 pm (UTC), [info]aarlovahh commented:
I'm glad you enjoyed Juno! :). I love that movie.
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On February 18th, 2008 08:22 pm (UTC), [info]chrisfaithalin commented:
I love the t-shirt. I just might have to get one. Thanks for posting about it.
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On February 18th, 2008 09:06 pm (UTC), [info]jena_elizabeth commented:
Awh, I'm so glad that you liked Juno! Personally, I loved it and ended up seeing it three times since it's been in theaters. :) I don't know why I like it so much - the plot, the characters, the acting, the humor... who knows!

hope that it's going well. :)

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On February 18th, 2008 09:45 pm (UTC), [info]purplekat99 commented:
i wonder what part of the brain makes people watch movies on tv that they already own?

i do the same thing. all the time.

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On February 18th, 2008 10:22 pm (UTC), [info]lilrongal commented:
YAY I'm so glad you liked Juno! :)
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On February 18th, 2008 10:40 pm (UTC), [info]reader_meg commented:
I actually just saw Juno for the first time this weekend as well. And I loved it. It was just as good as I thought it would be.
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On February 19th, 2008 12:03 am (UTC), [info]chickenbus commented:
I loved Juno
have you seen Talk To Me?
I LOVED that as well...
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On February 19th, 2008 01:16 am (UTC), [info]jt_dominguez commented:
I go to the movies pretty much every weekend if there is a good movie out. But that's what my family does--read and watch movies. Plus, there's nothing else to do in my town. :-P

I liked Juno, although for a heart-felt, Make You Think About Life movie I've always been partial to Garden State. Might not be exactly in the same vein, but the previews made it out to be something like that.

I love that T-shirt! Hate Spinnerbait, but love the t-shirt. ;-)

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On February 19th, 2008 01:28 am (UTC), [info]redheadedali commented:
I heart Beautiful Girls. I frequently use the line "What is your major malfunction?" on my fiance and my cat :).
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On February 19th, 2008 04:22 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
I just love all of the guys in your stories, except for dreamland because he's abusive, and I was wondering how you make their characters up. Do you know men like that or are they just guys that you would like to know?
Go Tar Heels!
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On February 19th, 2008 05:09 am (UTC), [info]toomuchtv37 commented:
Ahh, I want that shirt! I get to see Juno for the 2nd time this weekend. Yay!
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On February 19th, 2008 08:29 pm (UTC), [info]midnight_pixie9 commented:
Wow, I made a bumper sticker on facebook that is just like that shirt, great minds think alike i guess. And JUNO is amazing, the second time I saw it I was sure that I had hyped it up too much in my mind but I loved it even more.
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On February 19th, 2008 08:47 pm (UTC), [info]atomicblonde.wordpress.com commented:
skirt! magazine
Hey Sarah! I'm the editor of skirt! here in Raleigh/Cary/Durham/Chapel Hill and I really want to talk to you! It'd be great if you could email me at faith.dwight@skirt.com

Hope to talk to you soon!
Faith

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On February 20th, 2008 12:12 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
JUNO
i love Juno its one of my favirote movies like of all time. it makes me cry at the end(: i want to read This Lullaby again because yah know. Great book! so off to read
chloe
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On February 20th, 2008 05:20 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Tour
Will you be doing a tour after lock and key is out? and if you are then can you pretty please come to louisiana because no one comes to louisiana and when they do, they go to new orleans which is unfair to the people that live like three hours away. So please come to LA.
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On February 20th, 2008 08:45 pm (UTC), [info]pixietyrant commented:
beautiful girls is one of my most favorite movies ever. it is totally underated and features so many wonderful actors and actresses!
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