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Night of the Iguana. There are certain films that I must watch no matter how much I might have missed. Iguana is one of them. The bus with the church women was leaving the resort when I saw it on the television and I knew that I would have to sit down until the end. Something about the film truly appeals to me.

Maxine, Shannon and Hannah are struggling with life and that is something that I understand. That kind of a story is something that is worth my time. I like people who ask questions. I like people who don't stay on the surface. Maybe I ask too much from life.

Most people who know me know that I have a fondness for the MGM and Universal films from the 1950's and Night of the Iguana falls into that category. Another good example would be Rear Window which I picked up on dvd from the library. If I have time I'll try to watch it tomorrow.

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Movies in general have disappeared from my life over the past few months. Once again there just hasn't been time. The last film that I saw in the theater was A.I. and I can't remember the last time that I rented something. Maybe that will change now that I've settled into my new place. Besides the Oscar material should be coming out soon.

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A year ago today I wrote in the journal:

Sometimes I have to wonder why men and women even try to be with one another. Everything seems to turn sour in the end.

I'm still wondering.

 
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