Double Feature, Double Fun
So … I spent much of yesterday on the couch watching sappy movies, just minding my own business, having the time of my life. When I realized that I was bawling my eyes out to Mr. Holland’s Opus, I knew it was time to get out of the house. Incidentally, and to digress for a moment, Mr. Holland’s Opus was one of the movies that was playing in theaters when I worked at the AMC Theater in Oklahoma City when I was in collage (along with Fargo, Richard III and others). I had seen the beginning and end of that movie a million times during it’s run (AMC ushers used to walk into theaters when the movies started to make sure everything was OK) but it wasn’t until years after graduation that I saw the movie in full … and first bawled my eyes out. When Mr. Holland sings Beautiful Boy to his deaf son, I lose it every time:
But anyways … tired of crying, I got out of the house and did some putzing around, grabbed some food and then came home to watch another movie … one of my faves, Josie and the Pussycats:
Not only is this one of Parker Posey’s BEST films ever but the soundtrack kicks all ass cuz Kay Hanley (from Letters to Cleo) provides the singing voice on all the songs. I hadn’t seen the movie in ages … it was a great way to end the day.
Well … then I caught Karate Kid, Part II on cable … but after watching only about a half hour of it, I had to go to bed.
Today I’m really getting out of the house … I have some errands to run and will prolly be meeting up with a friend for dinner … unless I catch some good movies on TV ;)
Tags: 'Josie and the Pussycats', 'Mr. Holland's Opus'
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Mr. Hollands Opus is so good. I haven’t heard that movie in so long! Damn, it is sad but really good!
November 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Trent, you spelled college wrong–I don’t think you attended a ‘collage’.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I love the music in that film. I also love the voice of Jean Louise Kelly singing at the auditions for the play.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
LOVE Josie and the Pussycats!!!
“and I could be in here……and in here” ROFL
November 24th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Hanging out at home can get old for me real fast. I also do what you’ve been doing when my boyfriend is out of town for work :)
November 24th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Josie and the Pussycats is one of my faaaavourite movies <3. Best soundtrack :P
November 24th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
COASTERS!
Mel is so my fave :D
“Why do you do what you do to me baby, you’re shaking my confidence driving me crazy!!!”
November 24th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Love this movie…but I have to say The House of Yes is Parker Posey’s best movie…anyone seen it? Watch it…it rocks
November 24th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I watched the last 5 minutes (right when he started conducting) and I was bawling. Srsly.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
‘FIOOONA’ IS THE BEST! love that movie!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I LOVE Mr. Holland’s Opus!!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
“i wanna big mac!!!”
November 25th, 2009 at 6:26 am
I’m with you Trent – being a huge John Lennon fan I also lose it when he sings Beautiful Boy to his son. Excellent movie moment.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Aw! I always forget that you went to OU. Did you work at the AMC at Crossroads?
I love Mr. Holland’s Opus so much. It’s so underrated and so excellent.