Who wouldn't love an alien dishcloth?
And how about something a little more familiar?
Speaking of bright & fun, here are a few of my favs from the latest Knit Simple...although the first two aren't knit:
Cute baby things too:
As I said yesterday, this magazine might be enough to lift my doldrums...we'll see. There were a couple of tote bags that I liked too (blessedly NOT felted, thank you very much!) and a couple more tank tops that had possibilities. I've never purchased this magazine before but this was one of my better impulse buys. :)
Robbyn asked in my comments whether I'd gotten around to watching "The Prestige." Yes, I did, and I'm still not sure why I didn't like it more than I did. It had all the ingredients to make it a successful film for me. Especially Christian Bale whom I've loved ever since "Equilibrium." David Bowie as Tesla was cool, although I think he should've changed his expression at least once during the film - he just looked bored.
The movie is hard to review without giving away the plot, but suffice to say that I did see the twist coming about halfway into the movie, although the fingers kinda threw me. I'm not quite sure why the charade was continued after a certain point. It seems to me the suicide could've been prevented.
There - cryptic enough for you? I definitely think it's a movie worth seeing, but I'm looking forward to "The Illusionist" which I hear is a much better movie along the same lines. In fact, Netflix has already delivered it - I just didn't get around to it this weekend. :)
Instead, I finally got to see History Channel's "The Dark Ages" on Sunday (yes - I've already ordered the DVD ::wink::) and the premier episode of a new vampire series on Lifetime called "Blood Ties." I think it has real possibilities. It reminds me strongly of "Forever Knight." (Ahhh...those were the days. ::grin::)
Still no job for today - I'm sure it'll be a last-minute call-in. Sigh. However, since the teachers really haven't had quality time with their students (especially A schedule students) for over a week and a half, I might have a good shot at staying home today. You never know!
Have a great Monday. :)
I have the Prestige waiting for me from Netflix. The husband read the book and loved it so we'll see how the movie fares.
I loved the Illusionist. I saw it in the theater and bought it the week it came out on DVD. I don't do that much anymore so that should give you some idea of how I feel about it;)
Posted by: Nancy | March 12, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Great washcloth and hotpad! :) That Knit Simple looks cool too.
Posted by: Andrea | March 12, 2007 at 08:53 AM
The Prestige didn't wow me either, but I found myself compelled by it anyways. My hubby, who saw it in the theater, described it as the best movie about obsession he's seen in a while. In that context, it's not bad. It's nothing like The Illusionist, which I would describe as a more traditional con film. As such, I liked it a little better; plus Edward Norton rocks!
And, the piggy hotpad is awesome. I think I might make that alien washrag, I've got some of that lime green Sugar 'n Cream. Too cute!
Posted by: beezie687 | March 12, 2007 at 09:11 AM
The Prestige was a superbly crafted film - well plotted, well told and with a top notch, A-list cast. But it was so grim and nasty in its portrayal of humam nature that I finished it in tears and never want to see it again.
Now I had been looking forward to The Illusionist, but I have to tell you I'm regarding it with some trepidation now!
Posted by: Robbyn | March 12, 2007 at 09:27 AM
I love doing dishcloths with the images on them....just ordered a book on more patterns like that.
Posted by: Lucy | March 12, 2007 at 09:37 AM
love me a good vampire show, lol. I was quite enamored of the second (short lived) version of "Dark Shadows"...then we had the "here" channel (queer) for awhile and they have a similar thing "Dante's Cove" which is sooooo corny it hurts, lol. Thanks for the tip on a new series tho.... Wow have your boys gotten big!! :)
Posted by: Lisa in Oregon | March 12, 2007 at 02:10 PM
I love that Piggy Pad! Its darling.
Posted by: Kimberly | March 12, 2007 at 02:58 PM
That alien dishcloth is awesome. A set of those would be a great housewarming gift to the right person.
Posted by: Felicia | March 12, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Really cute stuff. You've convince me to check out the new Knit Simple.
Posted by: Vera | March 12, 2007 at 04:31 PM
Love that little piggy dishcloth. Very very cute. I'm with you on the Dark Ages! Fascinating time period. Give me the Dark Ages over Medieval any day. ;o)
Posted by: Terri | March 12, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Nancy - thanks for the "Illusionist" recommendation. :) I'm glad to hear you loved it. I wish I'd have read "The Prestige" first - I think I would've enjoyed the book.
Beezie - Yes, the movie is definitely all about obsession, but (as Robbyn says) so grim that I found myself not caring much about the end of it all!
Lisa - You & me both! Vampires rock! LOL
Yeah - the boys really HAVE gotten big. Dylan's 6' 1" and Colin's getting right up there too.
Kimberly - Thanks! Pretty soon I'll have a barnyard!
Felicia - You're right. They are perfect sci fi/UFO people! And other odd ducks. ::Wink::
Lucy - The alien was my first like this and now I know I like the technique, I'm going to be making more! :)
Robbyn - You're right - the movie was unrelentingly dark. The truly depressing thing about it is that the side of human nature they showed is all too real. Sigh.
Vera - There really are some nice (simple!) patterns in that mag.
Terri - If only everyone knew how fascinating barbarian hordes can be. ::wink::
Posted by: Bron | March 13, 2007 at 06:11 AM
Oh, I just LOVE that pink tank with the cables. I all but cast on for it the other day...
Posted by: Vicki | March 15, 2007 at 01:28 PM
I would love the pattern to the alien dishcloth can you point me to where I can find it?
thanks
Posted by: Angela | October 27, 2008 at 03:04 PM