After the Saints game yesterday, I sat down and watched The Illusionist, hoping for CME. It's a film I recorded some days ago on the strength of its' cast and the Mystery/Crime description DirecTV's guide gave it. I had never heard of this movie and, for that, I am very thankful. Zero expectations is always best. Mystery/Crime is fitting but I really think it's more of a love story between childhood soul mates separated by their respective family's stations. She's destined for aristocracy. He isn't. After they're separated, he travels the world and becomes "Eisenheim The Illusionist". She assumes her aristocratic role. When they meet again, she is with a power-hungry, abusive prince. I won't say what happens from there. I love magic. I don't understand it so I can't say, for sure, if the illusions performed are even possible without the magic of modern film's special effects. They are that spectacular. This is a very good film. It's set in pre-WWI Austria/Hungary and I think that adds to its' delightful and dark flavor. Give it a try. It's not CME.
Having seen the three main rookie QBs in the NFL (Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez, and Josh Freeman) play against the Saints this season, I will say unequivocally that Stafford is the best of that group. Easily. What a gutsy performance yesterday.
5 song iTune shuffle:
- (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You 3:07 Louis Armstrong Back Through The Years (Disc 2)
- Helena 4:46 Nickel Creek Why Should The Fire Die?
- I'm Going Slightly Mad 4:23 Queen Classic Queen
- 29 4:20 Gin Blossoms New Miserable Experience
- Crimson And Clover 3:27 Tommy James & The Shondells Rock 'n Roll Relix 1968-1969
Quote of the Day
As a boy, I'm told, he had a chance encounter with a traveling magician.
Chief Inspector Uhl, The Illusionist
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "Lots to still work on before we hit New Orleans next week, but let's enjoy this one for now."
