tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post5081161244617046668..comments2023-10-25T04:08:52.859-05:00Comments on nothing of importance (my everyday blog): The Crucible...random thoughtsDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-10653916738317028022009-01-10T16:58:00.000-05:002009-01-10T16:58:00.000-05:00Carl and Amy,I know envy is one of those "to be av...Carl and Amy,<BR/>I know envy is one of those "to be avoided" emotions, but I can't help it...I would sooooo love to see this performed live! <BR/><BR/>Trish, <BR/>Okay, I'm not calling you a liar... Honest! But I find it very hard to believe that you just whip out your reviews. Seriously girl, I'm always impressed with how well put together they are. You're one of those people whose reviews always make mine look so pathetic in comparison.<BR/><BR/>Eva,<BR/>I tried. Really, I did. I got through "I write wonderful book reviews..." just barely suppressing the laughter. But the "I am intelligent..." well, that was just waaaaay too much! Aah, but thank you, you sweet thing!<BR/>And thank you for the tip about the movie...I am going to immediately more that right to the top of the Netflix queue so we can see it this coming week. That will be great for school!<BR/><BR/>JP,<BR/>Okay, how the hell did I not know you were an actor?!! That is just too awesomely cool that you were in The Crucible! And you know what, Annie and I both loved Giles Corey...we spent some time talking about him. I really love how each and every character in that play is so vitally important to the overall story. <BR/><BR/>Care,<BR/>Order received. And don't worry, I'll have no trouble complying...babbling is what I do best. :)Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-2028228257905384632009-01-10T15:06:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:06:00.000-05:00WOW! The comments here are terrific! I love Ev...WOW! The comments here are terrific! I love Eva's affirmations. I know what you mean, tho. When I try to give what I think is a half-decent review, I HATE it but when I relax and realize that it's only me, love it or leave it - I get all sorts of awesome praise. Do what feels right, do it for you and we'll love it. Babble away. that's an order NOT a suggestion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-10969629524884680282009-01-10T14:35:00.000-05:002009-01-10T14:35:00.000-05:00i love "the crucible"! i was in it once, oddly cas...i love "the crucible"! i was in it once, oddly cast as giles corey.<BR/><BR/>this version sounds particularly good - i'd really like to read miller's thoughts on it!<BR/><BR/>have you seen the film of it? i think day lewis' performance is AMAZING! probably one of my favourite performances.<BR/><BR/>i remember watching it because we were about to study it at drama school (the year before we actually staged it). in those first two years john proctor was one of those characters that everyone always spoke of as an amazing one to play, so i was really excited to watch it.<BR/><BR/>so i'm watching it and i'm about half way through and i'm thinking, "what? is this it? this guy's nothing special. he's quite interestig but there isn't much going on with him really..."<BR/><BR/>and then elizabeth proctor gets arrested and suddenly it just turns around. <BR/><BR/>i sat there with my mouth hanging open, thinking what an incredible performance and what an incredible character (for an actor to play as well as for an audience to watch)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-57173821113216853782009-01-10T02:30:00.000-05:002009-01-10T02:30:00.000-05:001) Debi daaarling, there shall be no more of this ...1) Debi daaarling, there shall be no more of this self-insulting talk. Repeat after me: I write wonderful book reviews. I am intelligent. I am a great reader and a great writer. You need to say that to yourself for as many times as it takes to be believe it. :)<BR/><BR/>2) Did you watch the movie (w/ Winona Ryder)? Arthur Miller wrote the screen play adaptation (I know this because I wrote a paper comparing the play and movie in high school, lol). The changes were quite interesting, though in the end I prefer the play.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-20742608094593038592009-01-09T22:53:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:53:00.000-05:00Analytical skills...I see McCarthyism, allegory, p...Analytical skills...I see McCarthyism, allegory, paradox, things I haven't thought about since I was in school! <BR/><BR/>I've kind of struggled with what to do with my reviews as well--and at times I've felt like I don't spend enough time on them or they aren't "literary" enough (it's kind of embarrassing to admit how little time I spend on them). I like to babble a lot, too. And I'm not in school anymore, so I don't feel like I need to be scholarly. I say, do what you're comfortable with. You're a wonderful writer--so even the babble comes out great!!<BR/><BR/>And nope--I don't think it's cheating. This is a different culture, right??Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-37013657473956701402009-01-09T22:17:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:17:00.000-05:00I love this play so much! I also saw it as a stag...I love this play so much! I also saw it as a stage play in Atlanta and thought it was awesome. <BR/>I read quite a few plays in school...I liked them all. Perhaps I should consider reading more.<BR/><BR/>I remember reading great books in 8th grade, too!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-31339431898070378842009-01-09T20:59:00.000-05:002009-01-09T20:59:00.000-05:00Who needs to be analytical. Critics are paid to w...Who needs to be analytical. Critics are paid to write 'Reviews'...other than those (and often who needs them), the rest of us are doing this because we love to talk about books. And that is exactly what you do when you review a book. No need to be self conscious about them, just tell what you want to tell, like you just did, and all will be right with the world.<BR/><BR/>I remember reading this, decades ago also, in either junior high or high school and I really enjoyed it. Quite the gripping read. I saw the play stage managed by a good friend of mine when I lived in Tulsa and it was very well done. I really enjoyed seeing it on stage.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-39495361538811399472009-01-09T20:36:00.000-05:002009-01-09T20:36:00.000-05:00Dawn,Annie's dying to visit Salem...and I'd be mor...Dawn,<BR/>Annie's dying to visit Salem...and I'd be more than happy to go with her, of course! How far is Salem from where you live?<BR/><BR/>Nymeth,<BR/>If you ever see The Crucible at the library, you should pick it up! I really think you'd enjoy it, and it's a super fast read. <BR/>I'm not terribly versed on plays either. To be perfectly honest, aside from a handful of Shakespeare, the only plays I can remember reading are The Crucible, Death of a Salesman, and The Glass Menagerie. Annie and I are going to try a few Agatha Christie plays next. Probably reading both the play and the novel for one of them, just to compare. And we'll probably finish up the quarter with another Shakespeare...maybe The Merchant of Venice. I know, not too terribly inventive of me, but I didn't want to go too far out on a limb since I'm not very familiar with plays myself. But I figured this would be a nice start for her, and if she enjoys them, she can always take a class at the community college.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-27716324195081339922009-01-09T19:24:00.000-05:002009-01-09T19:24:00.000-05:00Debi, Debi...if labelling them "book babble" makes...Debi, Debi...if labelling them "book babble" makes you feel better then definitely go for it, but you already know what I think :P<BR/><BR/>I can't believe I haven't read The Crucible yet! I've heard so many good things about it. I remember watching the movie long long ago...I think it was in history class in 8th grade, actually :P But of course, movies are never quite the same. <BR/><BR/>What other plays are you and Annie reading? I'm so horribly ignorant when it comes to drama. You said you've read about ten...I'll bet I've read a lot less than that :PAna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-73404222257755789752009-01-09T17:17:00.000-05:002009-01-09T17:17:00.000-05:00I like your babble!!!! I am always interested in ...I like your babble!!!! I am always interested in what you write. I've never read that play but I've also always been interested in the Salem witch stories. Brittainy lived in Salem for about a year. I visited once about 20 years ago LOL!!<BR/><BR/>take care,<BR/>DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510889733755294128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-70862387711874066172009-01-09T15:27:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:27:00.000-05:00Jean,I did...it works for the Dewey Decimal one as...Jean,<BR/>I did...it works for the Dewey Decimal one as well! Woohoo!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-3654161461300670732009-01-09T15:11:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:11:00.000-05:00Definitely not cheating, Debi, though it would be ...Definitely not cheating, Debi, though it would be better if you could also count it for a second challenge. :-)Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551547836073871713noreply@blogger.com