Monday, September 11, 2006
the talented ms. duffy

      Has anyone ever watched a movie that rocked you right to the core? That was so disturbing that you had to look away at times. I don't mean scary or gory, but it made you uncomfortable, and actually bothered you. That movie for me is and always has been "the Talented Mr. Ripley," with Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwenyth Paltrow. I saw it in theatres when it came out in 1999. That would have made me twelve or thriteen. I remember it was rated PG, and I remember coming out of the movie theatre practically in tears and questioning the movie rating decision.

      It's violent, bloody, sexual... I don't know, maybe it only affects me for some reason. But damnit, Matt Damon is so fucking creepy in that movie. I'm pretty sure I've had nightmares about it. Anyones, point is. I'd seen the movie once in theatres, once when it came out on video. And yesterday, I saw it at Wal-Mart for eight bucks. This is seven years later. I remember it bothered me, but I couldn't remember why. So last night, I watched it by myself, and dear God, it probably bothered me more now than it did then. Just the web of lies he weaves, and he just gets deeper and deeper. It's horrible. I suppose it must kind of be a good movie if it can do that to someone. It is a good movie. Just, I can barely watch it, it makes me so uncomfortable.

      If you've seen it, leave me a message, if not, ask to borrow it! I want to know other's opinions on this one! In way more important news... you guessed it. CHRIS GETS HOME TOMORROW. I don't even know how I feel now. I think the excitement's all worn out. I just... AHH! Tasha out!