I started off thinking I would write about facebook but that somehow turned into a rant about a guy and regrets and boy oh boy that was weird and you are so glad right now that I have spared you those few paragraphs.
Instead, I will tell you about my new grudge against Meg Ryan. I first experienced Meg in Anastaia, her breathy voice is what I wanted to grow up and sound like. Unbeknowist at the time, I thought she was just a voice actor. Then a few years ago I watched In The Land of Women with Adam Brody. And you know what? She did really well in it. She was emotional and raw and I really liked her twisted and confused character. About 2 years ago I had the IMMENSE pleasure of seeing When Harry Met Sally. I mean you hear about it and it sounds stupid. And two friends who eventually realize they are in love? So dumb! And then the story unfolds before me and I LOVEEEd it. Too much maybe... I finally let myself just love love stories instead of being ironic.
Last week when I was sick I travelled downtown to rent a movie from Blockbuster. I know right? Who does that anymore? I was so proud that they were still going strong(ish) and I browsed a few sections before deciding on Kate & Leopold because the idea of a chivalrous 18th century man* coming to modern day was just the most brilliant idea (while I was drugged up). UGH sooo disappointing! The plot line was just all over the place, the romance part was way too short, and in the end Meg Ryan gives up her Vice President job to go back to the 18th century with a man she's known for less then a week! what?! No, no, no. She is gonna hate that she can't email anyone (cough cough Tom Hanks) and the fact that she can't wear those awful pantsuits she wore all throughout the movie.
*Hugh Jackman was almost too convincing. The accent and the chivalry and the tallness. I would totally consider going back to the 18th century with him. But just for a little bit.
So, slightly unsatisfied I told Karamea that I was disappointed with Meg. She told me basically to shut it and watch You've Got Mail. So I return Kate & Leopold, and rent You've Got Mail and Sleepless In Seattle. The guy at the register asked how old I was and when I said 20 he wanted to know why I was watching "these crappy 90s movies". I said "Cuz Meg Ryan deserves some mad respect".
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| And why does this have to be the most depressing tag line to a movie poster? |
I HATE that the blockbuster register guy was right.
What is this? You've Got Mail, she ditches her boyfriend for Tom Hanks via somewhat slutty email corespondents. And Tom Hanks is not dreamy enough for that kind of action! And then Sleepless In Seattle. Were they going for an Oscar win on this? Why is she yearning for a guy on the radio. You don't know if he's even attractive, or even a good guy. What if he's some homeless, toothless hobo who lives on the streets? But Meg pines for Tom Hanks for an hour and a half and nobody is even around to see me roll my eyes every 5 seconds. What a waste. And then they meet and they are all awkward, and I bet Meg is like "shoot, like he's cute but I came all the way to New York for Tom Hanks? I think I've done this before!"
Basically Nora Ephron is my least favorite writer at the moment and I'm upset that Tom Hanks was so popular with the ladies. Because that is Hugh Jackman's job. And Robert Downey Jr. Whom I married in my dream last night. Again.
