A Brief Encounter

Yesterday I watched the movie A Brief Encounter. It's directed by David Lean (yunno, Lawrence of Arabia guy) and came out in the 40s. I think a lot of films have been influenced by it. It's a story about a married man and woman who randomly meet and start an affair. Not to spoil anything, but it ends in them never seeing each other again. They don't even get a proper goodbye. It made me think why does loves inevitably equal misery? How come when we fall in love we also fall into complete despair? At least in this movie the couple did. It's like there are so many obstacles and it's so complicated, especially when there are other people involved. There was a certain romanticism about the period. The couple in the film never had sex but had strong feelings for each other. Today affairs seems more tawdry and seedy, but it's always the same ramifications. This is one reason I refuse to settle down because I just know I'll get married and have kids and then "the one" will come along and I'll be screwed. People always choose to do the right thing like in this movie or in movies/books like Bridges of Madison County. But isn't there a part of you that wonders "what if" I would've ran away with so and so? In the 40s, everyone smoked, too, back when it was cool to smoke in movie theaters and trains and such. Ah, the good 'ol days.

Friday night I saw Juliette Lewis and her band in concert. The music was mediocre, but she's possessed on stage. She's a true performer. The best part was drunken frat boys yelling out "I loved you in Cape Fear!" Then a fight between two girls broke out in the middle of the set and I got doused with some beer. Stupid girls. It was a pretty fun night even though a couple of my friends didn't get in. It was held at Reggie's, at a new club in the South side, which I hardly ever venture to, but I like the place. I didn't do much else this weekend. I spent most of yesterday alone which was a nice change. I hardly get any alone time. I need more of this to get things done. I didn't even drink much this weekend for a change. Detox.

I can't believe it's almost the holidays again. Where the hell does time go? T-giving, Xmas, then New Years. I'm looking forward to going home on Wed. and having some time off. I sorta wish my family and I could do something different for Christmas this year. Every year it's the same traditions. I think they should all come to Chicago instead. Mix it up a little. I don't want to even think about Christmas shopping yet, especially since I don't have much money. I think I'll have to get really creative this year. Mix cds for everyone!

I'm glad it's an abridged week. Tomorrow I'm seeing a free screening of the film Margot at the Wedding. I've heard mixed things, but I've been wanting to see it. I desperately want to see the new Coen brothers movie. I've heard it's most excellent. I hope it's showing back home so I can see it over the holiday break. Once the break is over, it'll be go-go-go again. Drambuie event, parties, concerts, everything all at once. I'm looking forward to it.