It's Saturday, and the questions are out. It's a grim day here in Melbourne - it feels like it's been raining for weeks, even though it's only been a damp few days - and next week looks like scattered showers - which is a bit strange for November. It's okay - the Melbourne Cup got drenched. Never a bad thing.
I'm also going back to work on Wednesday, so I want to make the most of these last four days off. Yes, Wednesday is a strange day to start a job, but random public holidays for a pointless horse race is also a strange thing. Only in Australia.
The questions come from Sunday Stealing, as always.
You're stranded alone on a desert island ...
1) Which three BOOKS could you read over and over again?
Just three?
Okay, I'm going to have to go for clout here.
First one, and a contentious pick, would be Hanya Yanagihara's A Little Life. It's a tome. there is so much to unpack here. I've read it once and I want to read it again. It is hard going, but worth it.
Second book is my favourite book. Louis de Bernieres' Captain Corelli's Mandolin. It's set on an island. It's amazing.
My third book would be Michel Faber's The Crimson Petal and the White. Another huge book. My original copy was printed on bank paper, and it was still a brick. I took it on holiday once and I was known as 'Girl with the big book' by the staff. I loved every minute of this Victorian thriller.
These would keep me going.
2) Which three MOVIES could you watch over and over again?
I have a tendency to watch things over anyway - it's a neurodiversity thing - but what would I take to play again and again. Ooof. I would say something funny, something thought provoking and something gorgeous.
On the top of mind, for my funny film I might take along The Wedding Singer. I know, it's silly, but it's 80's sensibilities just tickle me.
My thought-provoking film might be Lost in Translation. The whole making a connection in a strange place, it's just superb.
My third films would be Amelie. Just so I could set my mind and feel like I'm in Paris again.
3) Which three SONGS could you listen to over and over again?
Again, I listen to songs over and over again, but here's some I could have on repeat.
Australian Crawl's Reckless. (Australian music from the 80s is the best.)
Then something to get me dancing. Why not the Rolling Stones Sympathy for the Devil.
And because I can never get enough of David Byrne and Talking Heads, one of his earlier songs.
Mind you, if I was stuck on a desert island, I'd take a loaded kindle, internet access and a streaming subscription to keep me occupied when I wasn't swimming./
5 comments:
Amelie was playing in a cinema locally this month! I've never rewatched it. In fact, except for West Side Story, I don't think I've rewatched anything since I got married 26 years ago.
My boss has a dog and her name is Amelie - from that movie! I enjoyed your answers!
You stand by The Wedding Singer! If the list had given me 5 choices, I would have included Meatballs starring Bill Murray. Humor is individual and laughter is important.
Sympathy for the Devil is an interesting choice.
Fascinating choices!
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