I’ve been feeling like a bit of a Weeble myself the last few weeks as I continue the job search rollercoaster. Since the Triycle Theatre job ended in early March, I’ve had some promising interviews, but nothing has come through yet, save for one offer, which, gasp, I ended up turning down. It was for QVC (yes, the home shopping channel), in a corporate writer type position, but many factors (mainly low pay), led me to say no. I continue to stay positive and know the right job is out there somewhere. In the meantime, have also kept myself busy by checking out the Amazing Vanity Fair photo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery and seeing a sweet French film, “The Flight of The Red Balloon” at the BFI. Does anyone else (save my mom and sis..lol), remember that great children’s book/film “The Red Balloon?” Loved it as a child! This is kind of an updated take on that with Juliette Binoche playing a stressed single mom to a young boy, whose nanny is a documentary film maker filming red balloons. Not as good as the original, kind of meanders and doesn’t go anywhere, but beautiful scenes of Paris. Oh hey, in looking for a link about the film, just found an Entertainment Weekly review of it from Friday. Check it out. Not sure I agree with the “A-“grade, but I would recommend it.
What else do I recommend? Damages! OMG, who else is watching this incredible show with Glenn Close and Ted Danson?! We just had the season finale here on Monday. I am so glad to hear it’s coming back. More twists and turns per episode than even "Heroes"; it was must-see viewing the entire season. Danson is even darker and complex than when he played a child molester in “Something About Amelia” which also starred Close as his wife. Reunited 20 years later, here she is a ruthless lawyer who keeps you guessing whether she’s good or evil. Can’t wait for season 2!
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