I invited George and Martha for a movie last night.
Or, rather, I invited them to perform for me last night.
When I moved south, the only item I brought across the border that caused me any concern was my DVD collection. I was a prime target for major duty payments.
Even though we were red lighted, the customs agent waved us on after discovering that we were headed to Melaque for a long stay.
So, I have these 400-some DVDs, and I have not yet watched one after being here for three months.
Wednesday night, that changed.
I popped some very tasty Mexican popcorn (despite my misgivings in popping memories).
I poured a glass of Coke Light with a full fresh lime.
And slipped Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf into the computer.
My computer speakers do not do justice to the film. But it was not recorded in THX -- so, I missed little. After all, Albee's words are the central point -- not sound effects.
There are few films that transcend the passage of time. We call those films -- classics.
And George and Martha -- as they struggle through eternity to find some meaning in their lives -- certainly address some of the basic issues we face as humans. Including, being mentors for Perfect Married Couple.
When I saw the film in 1966, I thought it was one of the best movies I had ever seen. I still do. It easily makes my list of top 10 films.
But, because I played hooky to watch a movie, that is my post for the day.
I need to check to see if George and Martha have gone home.
Or, rather, I invited them to perform for me last night.
When I moved south, the only item I brought across the border that caused me any concern was my DVD collection. I was a prime target for major duty payments.
Even though we were red lighted, the customs agent waved us on after discovering that we were headed to Melaque for a long stay.
So, I have these 400-some DVDs, and I have not yet watched one after being here for three months.
Wednesday night, that changed.
I popped some very tasty Mexican popcorn (despite my misgivings in popping memories).
I poured a glass of Coke Light with a full fresh lime.
And slipped Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf into the computer.
My computer speakers do not do justice to the film. But it was not recorded in THX -- so, I missed little. After all, Albee's words are the central point -- not sound effects.
There are few films that transcend the passage of time. We call those films -- classics.
And George and Martha -- as they struggle through eternity to find some meaning in their lives -- certainly address some of the basic issues we face as humans. Including, being mentors for Perfect Married Couple.
When I saw the film in 1966, I thought it was one of the best movies I had ever seen. I still do. It easily makes my list of top 10 films.
But, because I played hooky to watch a movie, that is my post for the day.
I need to check to see if George and Martha have gone home.
