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I spent a lot of time this week downloading more music that I didn't really need. This seems more justified if I share it with the world: then it's a public service, right? Seeing as it's Sunday, (and I've been feeling oddly nostalgic about high school lately anyway), here's a nod to the old-skool X-Phile fandom.

Because really, we've all asked this question at some point: David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

(If after this you're really missing X-Files Sundays, you can catch Gillian Anderson in Bleak House tonight at 9 EST on PBS. It's banannagoats' new favorite TV miniseries in the world, and she wants to spread the joy.)

Also, because it's awesomely surreal and I kind of love it: Hanson does Radiohead. NB: I recommend skipping the first 20-ish seconds, a solid block of teenie screaming that gives the Hard Day's Night crowd a run for its money.

Titanic is a bloody good movie, dammit. LeoissohotandKateissopretty and everyone dies -- even Theoden (but not Clementine and Horatio Hornblower) and it's so tragical omg. *sniff*

Insomnia? I'd like you to meet 13-year-old Emily. Yeah, she's a bit weepy at the moment. And she'll be exhausted on this, her day off. But by the relentless synthesizers of James Horner, she enjoyed the movie about the big boat, the old lady, and the pretty necklace.

Seriously, I've totally regressed after four-ish weeks of being home. I need to be back in Western Mass soon.

Briefly, before I head to work:

New international GoF trailer. Holy crap, does this look awesome.

I can't seem to let it go, so here's the best Episode III recap since the "Backstroke of the West".

newredshoes and I continue doing what we do best: feeding each other's fandom obsessions. The latest is an Ewan McGregor/Moulin Rouge renaissance. This will make your day instantly better, and did you know that the old MR website is still up? With video of Toulouse Lautrec chasing people around the set! (The Duke's episode has one of my favorite moments in the history of ever, at the end.) And video from Baz's hapless assistant, including research trips, rehearsals, and the destruction of the set!

King Kong: Caught the trailer whilst channel surfing this evening -- absolutely perfect timing, just as the Universal logo came up. I had forgotten almost everything I ever knew about this movie; I remembered there would be ActionStar!Adrien Brody, and super-director PJ, of course, but SeriousActor!Jack Black, MovieStar!Naomi Watts, and secret underage boyfriend #2 Jamie Bell were a pleasant surprise. Will it be good? Eh -- too soon to tell, really. Will it look totally awesome? Hell yes. :)

Batman: Still haven't seen it. We'll see if I can hold out until the family returns and Cousin Mick and Uncle Jeff will want to go see it...but I'm not sure I can resist the power of the Bale for that long. I'm surprised I've made it this far.

Harry Potter: In the spirit of getting ready for the next one, I decided it was time to go back and reread Order of the Phoenix. I keep falling asleep. However, it's interesting and worthwhile, because I keep coming across things (Arabella Figg, the Black family tree, the layout of the Ministry, Tonks) that are good to remember, and other things (like Sirius's entire characterization, and Bill Weasley) that have been totally skewed by fanfic. I feel like it's a bad thing when you can't keep fanon/canon straight any more -- I may have to go off fic until this thing comes out to avoid confusion.

( Some of these brain cells should probably be dedicated to more useful things )

Star Wars: I'm still utterly entranced by the original trilogy, as evidenced by my inability to turn away from the A&E "making of" special tonight. All the behind-the-scenes stuff is just SO COOL! Even though I'd heard most of the stories before (Han Solo was supposed to die, but George shot it down; the Jedi title change), the footage from the sets was awesome. The backstage aspects are all so fascinating, and I really do think that my interest in filmmaking can be traced back to these movies. Plus, the AFI Silver is showing the trilogy on the big screen during the first two weeks of July...and I really want to see them again. Just because. Dammit. I've been back in, haven't I?

NEW FANDOM ALERT: I read Good Omens last week, and I think I want more. newredshoes, olivia_circe, as the resident Gaiman fangirls on my flist, I'm counting on you two for recs. I'll read whatever you tell me to pick up next -- especially if I can find it at the local used bookstore (translation: options, s'il vous plait). Cheers.

If you'll excuse me, I need to go read. More.
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We all know that fantasy books-into-movies are big right now.

But, oh my lord, it's getting bigger: Walden Media (who owns the Narnia rights) just picked up the rights to The Dark is Rising books.

And His Dark Materials is struggling through development (writer-director Chris Weitz -- About A Boy -- stepped down in January, after revising Tom Stoppard's screenplay), with the first movie projected for Christmas 2006 / early 2007.

On the one hand, this is fantastic. I love it -- seeing HDM come to life on stage was incredible, and I can only imagine how incredible it would be on screen. The Dark is Rising, though -- that would be even more amazing. The books (well, three of them -- Over Sea, Under Stone and Greenwitch never did it for me) are so wonderful and dark and steeped in Arthurian myth and Welshness and all that...plus Will Stanton was absolutely on the list of My First Literary Crushes. *sigh*

Movies amaze me. That is all.
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Oooh: first photo of the kids from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

I think I like it. They're all just kids, like. My only objection: I always thought of Susan as a blonde, and Lucy as a brunette -- possibly just from many childhood viewings of the BBC version. *shrugs* I suppose I'll cope, somehow.
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I have seen many a Jane Austen costume today, and it was good.

The Bath Museum of Costume is holding a temporary exhibit right now: Jane Austen: Film and Fashion. Guess where I spent my afternoon? The exhibit was relatively small, compared to the museum's massive permanent collection, but it was totally worth the free (for Bath residents--Bath Student Union Card, how I do love thee!) admission. :)

For each of seven of the major Austen films of the past 10 years, there were two to four prop costumes on display. All of the cases also included original pieces from the appropriate period, and discussed choices the designers made in their designs--excellently sticking to period (BBC adaptation of Emma, with Kate Beckinsale) and not so much (Miramax's Emma w/ Gwyneth Paltrow).

There were, of course, several lovely pieces from our beloved BBC Pride and Prejudice--but, alas, not the shirt. *tear*

And as usual, I've got to give up the computer...curse this country and its lack of free internet access!

Well...TAR and F & G met expectations. Arthur? Huge disappointment. ( Huge. )

I thought I'd be alright if I just tried to forget everything I'd ever learned about Arthurian legend and/or British and Roman history. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough.

As promised in last night's conversation with banannagoats about political fundraising and campaigning techniques: fan_the_vote.

The most recent update on funds raised is here: $3415 for the Kerry campaign, as of May 20th. Dude.

Methinks I want some new icons...*shakes out piggy bank*