finally

finally. a movie has exposed me to the magic of jude law. finally. i could never understand what all the jude law fuss was about until a few hours ago. before today he was this limey, sort of greasy actor that was sort of ok at his art. but now, i mean, he's just so steamy in this. i can't explain it. you'll see. mind boggling. if you're not on jude law's bandwagon, you might be after you see this movie. just trust me.

big don and i saw 'the holiday' and i urge you to do the same while it's still in theatres. it was the happiest little film i've seen in a very long time and i should not have been so surprised because it is yet another of nancy meyers works of art. it's about two successful women who are well-to-do otherwise, but unlucky in their most recent loves. it's simply this; they swap houses for the xmas holiday and then warmth and goodness continuously unfold before your eyes. it's profoundly happy and i cried many a tear of joy. seriously. go see it.

nancy meyers talent lies in her ability to craft a film in such a way that it instantly invites you in and wraps you up in a giant blanket of fluffy, warm, ultra soft, pink cashmere. when the credits start to roll, you just want to continue to sit in the theatre until the reel is completely sure that the movie is over. and even then, you don't want to leave your seat because you just know that the real world is outside waiting to pick you up in its old, cold, rusty, brown station wagon.

women, you must go see this picture because you are women and i said so. it should be the law for us to have to watch this movie like at least once a month. men, most of you must go see this picture because you probably need to learn a few things from the boys in the movie, especially if you are an a-hole. maybe you'll stop being so much of an a-hole after you see this show. i don't know. give it a whirl.

i can't say enough about this movie, readers. heart-warming i tell you. truly heart-warming!!

and if i don't talk to you before the big night, have a happy new year! let's get the h out of 2006 already.