Procrastination and Movies

After working way too many 12 hour days, and doing 2+ hours of revisions nightly, I find myself in serious need of a diversion.  Not the typical TV break or “lose myself in a book” – but serious, mind numbing diversion.  So, what did I pick…?

Movies and the Oscar’s!

Let me start by telling you that I am not into the Oscar hoopla.  I don’t watch the red carpet to see who’s wearing what.  I don’t host big Oscar parties (though I am very tempted ‘cause any excuse for a party is a good excuse).  I usually don’t even watch the awards themselves. 

But, this year is different.  This year the Dark Knight received 8 nominations.  This year, Heath Ledger was nominated.

I have always liked Heath Ledger, enjoying his various movies and having fun watching him develop as a character actor.  But Dark Knight blew me away.  Watching it, I was amazed at how completely the Heath Ledger I had come to know disappeared, leaving only the character of the Joker.  Amazing, I thought. 

I have seen the movie a dozen times, and every time his portrayal blows me away.  The SAG awards recognized his work, giving him a SAG for this movie.  Hopefully the Oscar’s will do the same.  I only wish he could be here to receive his accolades.

Movies are my perfect, BIG diversion…and seriously, they often serve to help combat my writer’s block – or at least that is what I like to tell myself.  (See, I can justify anything). 

How are you PROCRASINATING today…?  I can’t wait to find out!

 

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