Defying Gravity

In an answer to my long time prayers, Wicked has finally come to Richmond. And I finally have tickets to go next week (oh, there will be a long review afterwards, so look forward to that!)

I can't even explain how excited I am! I have wanted to see this show since it's Broadway premiere, but have never had a chance. Considering I own the soundtrack and am in love with the music, it's about time I see the show. 

Of course nothing can compare to seeing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth in the original cast, but I've been hearing nothing but great things about this touring company.

So, because I can't stop listening to it, here are some of my favorite lyrics from the infamous song "Defying Gravity":

Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes: and leap!

It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you can't pull me down! 

I'm through accepting limits
'Cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I'll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
And you can't pull me down!

So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately:
"Everyone deserves the chance to fly!"
And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who'd ground me
Take a message back from me
Tell them how I am
Defying gravity
I'm flying high
Defying gravity
And soon I'll match them in renown
And nobody in all of Oz
No Wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down! 

A St. Patty's Festival With No Green Beer??

Richmond held it's annual Shamrock the Block festival this past Saturday, and left much to be desired. With the exception of thousands of people wearing green, there was nothing to distinguish this as a St. Patty's day event.

So... what was missing most, you might ask? No green beer. No Irish beer, for that matter... no Guinness, no Bass, no Smithwick's...

No... all that was available to the huddled masses were Budweiser brands... and oh yeah, nothing says "Luck of the Irish" like a tiny $5 Budweiser...

Richmond... you have something to learn from your sister cities. At least they know how to party properly! Oh well... at least my money went to charity.

So I guess I'll have to wait for Wednesday's actual celebration to have my official green beer.

Do I like food coloring in my beer? No... it's pretty nasty, if you think about it. But it's celebratory and necessary. A right of passage if you will.

So, raise your glass (and hopefully there is something better than Bud in it) and say with me "Slainte!"

Happy St. Pat's!

Goodbye, Lucas (aka Corey Haim)... you will be missed

Hollywood lost yet another bright star this week, and although many people were quick to say they saw it coming, it doesn't make it any less sad. Yes, Corey Haim did have some problems. Yes, he had fallen far from the stardom of his youth. But I will always remember him with fond memories, and I hope his tormented soul is finally resting peacefully.

Special savings for my lovely readers!

Normally, this is something I'd post on my other blog, The Bombshell, since it has to do with fashion.... and yes, I have posted it there as well. But I feel like it's such a great deal, I wanted to pass it on here as well. So enjoy the Amazon savings for a limited time and remember to check back from time to time... I may be able to help out again ;)

Iron Man 2 - New Trailer

I don't think I am more excited about any upcoming movie... this looks absolutely incredible.

 

Need to catch up before the sequel comes out? Go rent or buy Iron Man immediately... you will not regret it!

Thoughts on the John Hughes Tribute...

The 82nd annual Academy Awards (aka Oscars) took place last night at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

It was an elegant and well-done ceremony, that with the exception of one Kanye-esque moment, really seemed to go off without a hitch. Unfortunately, it was also unusually extraordinary. It just didn't capture my attention in the same way that previous Oscars ceremonies have.

However, it was the touching John Hugues tribute presented by the original Brat Pack (minus Emilio Estevez) that truly stole the evening. The montage was touching and highlighted all the reasons that so many of us love John's movies. He always seemed to capture the awkward teenage angst like no one else ever could.

Below is a partial video of the tribute:



I grew up with his films. I love and cherish them. Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off... the list of favorites goes on and on. Hollywood truly did lose a beloved icon, and I thought the tribute was a wonderful addition to the Oscars.

Yahoo! Movies also has a nice story about the tribute. You can read about it here.

So go find your favorite Hughes film, pop it in the DVD player and think about who you really are -- a princess, an athlete, a criminal, a basket case or a brain.

Sincerely Yours,

The Breakfast Club