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Random amusements and feeling grateful..
Jan. 24th, 2025 09:28 amPrior to taking off for the doctor's appointment (it's at 11:10, and I got to be there 30 minutes early apparently - so leaving around 10 am) - I've been reading correspondence list, and reviews of the Substance.
Random quote via correspondence list that amused me greatly this morning:
"He's a Heeler Dog, and this breed's job is herding. And I think he's trying to herd the cats."
LOL!
I can't decide who I feel for in this equation. The cats, the dog , or the owner. But I'm grateful I don't own or take care of any of the above - be difficult - I'm in a one bedroom apartment, full time job (not remote), in New York City, and allergic.
The Substance Reviews are also entertaining. I have no intention on seeing it - so I can read spoilery reviews - to squash my curiosity. (I can't watch gory body horror films. I've tried. I end spending 98% of the time with my eyes shut or peeking through fingers or fast-forwarding.) And per the reviews - this is a very gory and bombastic movie - that lacks subtly.
The Cut's Review however - clearly missed the point of the movie. I haven't even seen the movie and I could tell they missed the point. So I read the comments - out of curiosity - and oh dear, they ripped her critique apart, making it very clear that she had missed the entire point of the film. And had done it again, with another review.
Reviewer:
( excerpt from Emily Gold's review in the Cut, New York Magazine )
( Responses to the review including mine, which I did not post, because I've not seen the movie )
The NY Times reviewer, Alissa Wilkinson, is actually better. Review in the Times. Unlike the Cut reviewer, she deftly skirts revealing too much about the film or providing spoilers (the Cut Review spoils the movie - so don't read, unless you don't care), and warns about the bombastic and gory content. Also she gets the point of the movie. Because I read it first - I realized how far off the mark the Cut review was, although I'd have probably figured that out any how.
Today? I'm grateful I found a way to be a professional writer without becoming a critic. Also, grateful it's very sunny, not overcast, a nice day, and warmer than it was the last four days. Since I have to walk a little ways to that Doctor's Appointment.
Random quote via correspondence list that amused me greatly this morning:
"He's a Heeler Dog, and this breed's job is herding. And I think he's trying to herd the cats."
LOL!
I can't decide who I feel for in this equation. The cats, the dog , or the owner. But I'm grateful I don't own or take care of any of the above - be difficult - I'm in a one bedroom apartment, full time job (not remote), in New York City, and allergic.
The Substance Reviews are also entertaining. I have no intention on seeing it - so I can read spoilery reviews - to squash my curiosity. (I can't watch gory body horror films. I've tried. I end spending 98% of the time with my eyes shut or peeking through fingers or fast-forwarding.) And per the reviews - this is a very gory and bombastic movie - that lacks subtly.
The Cut's Review however - clearly missed the point of the movie. I haven't even seen the movie and I could tell they missed the point. So I read the comments - out of curiosity - and oh dear, they ripped her critique apart, making it very clear that she had missed the entire point of the film. And had done it again, with another review.
Reviewer:
( excerpt from Emily Gold's review in the Cut, New York Magazine )
( Responses to the review including mine, which I did not post, because I've not seen the movie )
The NY Times reviewer, Alissa Wilkinson, is actually better. Review in the Times. Unlike the Cut reviewer, she deftly skirts revealing too much about the film or providing spoilers (the Cut Review spoils the movie - so don't read, unless you don't care), and warns about the bombastic and gory content. Also she gets the point of the movie. Because I read it first - I realized how far off the mark the Cut review was, although I'd have probably figured that out any how.
Today? I'm grateful I found a way to be a professional writer without becoming a critic. Also, grateful it's very sunny, not overcast, a nice day, and warmer than it was the last four days. Since I have to walk a little ways to that Doctor's Appointment.