Movies, Call of Cthulhu, and Downton Abbey S2 Done!

So, I finished Season 2 of Downton Abbey. It's so odd how much I like this series. It's nothing like the shows I usually watch. But the dialogue is clever, the acting is great, and the characters are very interesting. I think, unlike in the usual science fiction and detective/police shows I gravitate to, the slow pace of plots like Downton Abbey allows the viewer to get to know the characters much better. A single situation can last the entire episode! Looking forward to Season 3!

Also watched The Hangover III. I haven't seen The Hangover II, but I really liked it! Good ol' American humor. Some parts I didn't find funny at all. There are certain things that, for me at least, one shouldn't make jokes about or make fun of. But the rest was quite good. I'm told it was better than Part II. It was a friend's pre-birthday outing. We had tons of fun.

Today I saw Hyde Park on Hudson. Now, I love a good historical drama. They're actually my favorite genre. This one in particular I'm not sure how much I liked it. It wasn't what I was expecting. The acting was superb, as was the dialogue. My favorite characters were King George and Queen Elizabeth. They had great chemistry. However, Roosevelt was hard to care about, as was Daisy. They had barely any chemistry at all. And the whole multiple conceding mistresses thing was just ridiculous. I understand the point of the story: human flaws, secrets and seeing what one wants to see. I can't argue with historical facts, of course, but I found most characters unsympathetic. Still, it was an enjoyable film, if only for the dialogue and acting.

Finally, I read H.P. Lovecraft's Call of Cthulhu. I loved it! I really enjoyed the sort of detective feel to the story, the descriptions, the language. Most of all, I enjoyed the references to anthropology. The only part that left me a little disappointed was when the monster appeared. The way it was described made it seem much smaller that I thought it was going to be. And I'm not sure I understood how he was imprisoned again, if he was at all. But that makes it more fun, I guess. I'd never read anything by Lovecraft before, but I definitely will read more! I think I'll look more into the whole Cthulhu mythos.

On another note, today was my last day working at the museum (I think). It was a hard day!! Two art workshops at once, and both of them full! Not to mention some very difficult people who think they have run of the place. We had our hands full. I'm glad I don't need to work any more Sundays! Anyway, that part of my life might be over. I worked there for over two years. I'm sad to see it go, but I'm off to new things. I might be starting work at Sears soon!

Tomorrow there's an activity for students graduating with honors. They sent an engraved invitation and everything! Not sure what it's all about, but we'll see. Graduation is on Wednesday!