Really Random Tuesday: Bates Motel, The Revenant and etc.

Appearing on random Tuesdays, Really Random Tuesday is a way to post odds and ends–announcements, musings, quotes, photos–any blogging and book-related things you can think of. I often announce my book giveaway winners in these posts. If you have miscellaneous book news to gather up and are inspired by this idea, “grab” the button for use on your own blog. RRT is hosted by the lovely Suko.

Happy Tuesday, a little bit early because I know tomorrow I probably will not get time to log onto my computer to post.
I figured I would just chat your eyes off about a few things this evening. Also, thank you all for wishing me well when I mentioned my mystery allergic reaction a few days ago. I saw the allergist today and she wants to see me in a few more weeks once the meds are fully out of my system so she can do some skin testing. It seems to be something I am touching rather than eating that is the culprit.

So, this is Otis after his visit to the groomer recently. He looks like he is smiling doesn’t he? He also came home scented like watermelon since the scent is part of the grooming service (as if he’s an air freshener lol). He’s a long haired chihuahua but I prefer to keep him trimmed during the warmer seasons.

On another note, I recently binged watched the first three seasons of Bates Motel on Netflix and have just been completely hooked. It is based on the original  Alfred Hitchcock movie “Psycho” and gives the backstory of Norman and his mother Norma.

The casting is fantastic and the story-line is thrilling. If you watch it, I recommend seeing the original Hitchcock film first. I like that in the series Norman and Norma seem to behave and dress as if they are from the 1960’s but the show itself is set in modern day.
I have spent several evenings cuddled up in bed watching Bates Motel on my Nook while crocheting. Is anyone watching it as well?

Another thing I recently rented was a movie called Room, which is based on the novel by Emma Donoghue. I haven’t read the book but added it to my wishlist list immediately after seeing the movie. It is about a 24 year old woman named Joy who has been held captive for 7 years in a single room. She has a 5 year old son by her captor. This one was difficult to watch but worth seeing. It made me shed a tear and it makes for interesting conversation. It really showcases the strength of the human spirit under the worst of conditions, not to mention the bond between a mother and her child.

*movie poster for fair use from Wikipedia

I also ventured out to the movies to see The Revenant, which I cannot rave enough about. I don’t like going to the theater unless some of my favorite actors are starring, which in this case they were. This film is inspired by the life of frontiersman Hugh Glass and set during the early 1800’s. It is filmed beautifully and the performances by both Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy were fantastic. Not only did I enjoy the history behind the story-line itself but also the way the film portrays the way the indigenous people were treated and what they endured. From the first scene on I was captivated. The life of those frontiersmen is also fascinating to think about. This one also showcases how people can survive through sheer will. Easily one of my fav films this year and Leo’s Oscar was well deserved. (Also I just love that Leonardo is such an activist and speaks out about the environment, using his fame as a platform for this cause. That is really great.)

*movie poster for fair use from Wikipedia

Lastly, I recently finished up a custom order for this amigurumi Thor. I am happy with how he turned out but I have not watched anything Thor related. I know the recent film is popular. The hammer was the most complicated part of this project as the pattern was not complete so I ended up working it freehand.

 

That covers it for now. I hope you all enjoy your week and thank you for stopping in 🙂

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