Swan Lake (Photos)

Some BBF photos from a while ago. This past weekend was quite fun. Saturday night I told the roller derby girls I'd DJ at Little Fish, Huge Pond. I was quite excited/nervous because I've never DJed in my life. Well, maybe that isn't true. I DJed in the fifth grade at Enterprise Village. Everyone had to apply for a job, and I was hired as a DJ for the radio station. Lately, I have been up for some challenges. Yesterday I had an amazing brunch, followed by a walk around Winter Park. I got to shoot some film and just enjoy being outside.

Marie Antoinette

Last night I finally watched Marie Antoinette. I watched about 20 minutes of it about 8 months ago. It was a really interesting telling of the story. It was interesting to see how young she was. Although, they didn't live as long. So the life of a 15 year old isn't comparable to the life of a 15 year old in our time. She just didn't want anything to do with the politics of it all. I can see her point of view. It looked so arduous to have to go through all of the ritual that seemed so silly. But I wonder if it was really that bad? The movie kind of showed her as a victim. She was forced to live this life and wasn't allowed to be a child. She chose to party and buy clothes rather than be involved with the country. I know the movie wasn't meant to be an accurate portrayal, and I didn't expect it to be. I did enjoy the movie, and I loved the soundtrack (especially the Radio Dept.). I need to go dig up my Adam Ant cd now.

Watching Lost in Translation got me interested in watching Marie Antoinette. I remember seeing the trailer in the theatre and it was exciting to hear New Order (Ceremony) in combination with a period film. It was a great anachronism. I really enjoyed Sophia Coppola's vision in Lost in Translation. I'll have to go back and rewatch the Virgin Suicides now.