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| Swarovski Crystal Tree at Galleries Lafayette, Paris |
Let's face it, our culture is fascinated by the rich and famous (or infamous) and we're drawn to stories about William and Kate, Brad and Angelina, and even Kim and Kanye. We don't have to admire them or even like them to be sucked into the hype of their latest outfits, outings or personal disasters. Outrageous and shallow require no commitment and are amusing. These people are rich, famous, have lots of freedom and often make REALLY bad choices. Who can resist a smug moment of WTF over a silly photo of Madonna and her latest 22 year old boy-toy making out in a New York nightclub. On that note, I've considered topics I do and don't want to discuss over eggnog. Indulge me while I share.
Let's not talk about:
Who is going to be cast as Christian Grey? I don't care unless Chris Hemsworth takes the role. That would be a travesty of epic proportions almost as disgusting as.....
Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher. This is just wrong. Cruise is rich and creepy and 5'7". Reacher is cool and hot and 6'5". Do the math. This casting just wrong on every level.
Anything Kardashian. Do we really need another magazine cover with Kim overflowing a lycra ensemble? Do we care what Kris Jenner wore for Halloween?
Kristen Stewart cheating on Robert Pattinson or him taking her back. They aren't really Bella and Edward, girls. Really.
Count me in:
New movies. This is the time of year we actually go to the theatre to see new releases. I want to see LES MISERABLES (LOVED the book, wasn't impressed with the play but Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean--YES!), SKYFALL and maybe LINCOLN but want feedback on what's out.
Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in HOPE SPRINGS. This isn't usually my sort of film (no action, no violence, no Jason Statham, Chris Hemsworth or Channing Tatum) and yet this story of a middle-aged woman who wants to resurrect a dead marriage was very well done. Only Meryl Streep would allow herself to look so frumpy on screen--and she has another Golden Globe nomination for her performance. Tommy Lee Jones was also excellent.
Winter fashions, spring lines, anything Tom Ford does. Stylish clothes fascinate me--when the topic turns to trends, designers, fabrics, sales I'm all in.
Books! Romances, suspense, thrillers, cookbooks, biographies--what's everyone reading these days? Give us the low down!
So what do you want to talk about? What subjects would you prefer to avoid?
4 comments:
I want to hear about trips people have taken and/or hope to take--and the more details, the better. I hate guns and don't want to talk about them.
I am so with you about the Kardashians. Who cares? (Obviously many people do but darned if I understand it.) I too love to hear about people's travels. that's pretty cool, since I work so much. movies and books you enjoy is also great.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Travel stories work for me, too, Pat. Some of the most interesting are tales of plans gone wrong, especially when all turns out well in the end.
Maybe you'll get to travel a little in 2013, Louise, and will share your adventures. Happy Holidays to you, too!
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