The year is almost done. Incredible.
Yesterday, self watched “Interstellar” in her local Century 20.
Matthew McConaughey was brilliant. Just. Brilliant.
Self also liked Jessica Chastain in the role of the grown-up “Murph.”
Self was likewise pleased about the casting of Casey Affleck. For a rather slight guy, no one (with the possible exception of Ben Foster) can project steely — i.e. unhinged — menace better than Casey Affleck. Wonder how it would have played out if he, not his brother Ben, had been cast in “Gone, Girl.” Self thinks it might have been a more interesting movie. More nuanced.
As usual, Anne Hathaway’s doe-eyed teary moments had self cringing. But, thankfully, her emo scenes were not saccharine enough to derail the movie.
Which means — “Interstellar” was one heck of a good movie! Maybe her favorite movie of the year!
All hail, McConaughey! All hail, Christopher Nolan! All hail, sentient rectangular slabs (Take THAT, Transformers!)
Yesterday was also self’s first time to watch “Constantine” the TV series adaptation. She loved it. So creepy.
Last night, Liam Hemsworth, guest on Fallon, visibly much more relaxed (because not in the presence of his two children — er, co-stars), donned high-heeled stilettos and showed the world that he is indeed capable of pulling off some sexy moves. Especially when not feeling/looking like an odd-man-out in a love triangle.
In the meantime, Channing who?
This is incredibly surprising, but self actually did find herself wiping away a few tears towards the end of “Interstellar.” In fact, “Interstellar” may just have become self’s favorite Christopher Nolan movie. That scene on the watery planet? It just may be the BEST moment of suspense you’ll see in any movie this year, dear blog reader. And, before self forgets — Topher Grace was in the movie, too! Self loooves Topher Grace! Where’s he been hiding all these years? Topher is a participant in the second-most-suspenseful scene in “Interstellar.” Thank you, Christopher Nolan, for bringing this fine actor to the attention of the film-going public once more.
Stay tuned, dear blog readers. Stay tuned.
