april to dos - film

[There's just so much to get done before Spring Break in the beginning of April, and I have my Midsomer Murders marathon to watch, so this list will have to be pushed back to May./

This list is for movies to either watch for the first time, or re-watch. Maybe for sentimental reasons or just because it's a plain good film. It's one of my spontaneous, yet low-key, hobby.

- Jane Eyre ('44)

- The Trojan Women ('71)
- Mary, Queen of Scots ('72)

- Young Catherine ('91)

- First Knight ('95)

- Dragonheart ('96)

- St. Ives/All For Love ('98)

- The End of the Affair ('99)

- The White Countess ('05)

With the exception of the last two, all of these movies have been around for over a decade. If you haven't noticed already, I like vintage /old/antique-related subjects and items. I'll have a reply post to this after I've watched all those listed. Hopefully, in chronological order as I have above.

day of overflowing love

Why are we subjected to showing affection to people we love on Valentine's Day? Is it really necessary that we should buy chocolates, jewelry, and all sorts of gifts just to prove our love? No. It is just another hyped media thinking that's gotten the consumer in all of use. Boyfriend or no boyfriend, I still don't like the purpose of this so-called holiday. I'd rather receive a greeting than a gift. It's the thought that counts right? And case in point, my close friend SY called twice just to greet me a "Happy Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year." Now THAT is what counts.

I predicted that I would cancel plans with my friend for today since last Thursday, and I was right on the point. Don't doubt me when it comes to a topic I strongly feel for.

Now that I've ranted my piece to no one in particular, I shall indulge in good food, a bowl of Ben & Jerry's, and a series of horror films.