Rent, the movie

So, I saw Rent yesterday.

Overall I think it's a very strong piece. It does play around with a lot of the numbers, some to good effect, some to not-as-strong. The first three numbers in the show, "Tune Ups" 1 & 2, and the first voice mail--all those are now just dialogue which disappointed me a bit. I think "Tune Up #1" sets the scene so well--right away you know you're in a musical, you're in a whole different universe. So the first number is "Rent"--which is stunning.

( Film Adaptation Spoilers )

Overall--loved it. Very, very moving.

Drunken Knitting

Oh yeah, we also had another session of Drunken Knitting. Seth, Tracy, Paula, Tesse and Susan were there. We had an awesome time, with lots of autumnal drinks. I started it off by heating some apple cider and mixing in some white wine and cinnamon and mulled spices, and then adding a small shot of dark rum (which Tracy provided) after I'd poured it into the mug. Seth brought a hugh jass bottle of Cabernet that we never opened. Tesse brought a bunch of different kinds of cheeses and some bread, which was popped in the oven (my toaster seems to be on the fritz--ANNOYING) and then buttered and served with sliced cheese. I also made some Pumpkin Alexanders--pumpkin puree with cream and milk, and nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger (I would've added cloves but I only have whole cloves and wasn't in the mood to grind them--I use the coffee grinder). Plus, of course, rum.

I love my Drunken Knitters-in-crime! The next one will be in a few weeks, as Seth was broadly hinting for some pumpkin bread which of course is best served during the holidays.