I'm not a fan of this movie. Yet, I consider it one of the great films of its era. Not only does it have excellent cinematography, and special effects. But it also has great performances, including those by Frank Morgan. (He plays several roles in this movie.) And I finally had the chance to see it on the big screen today.
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When I go on dates with MWL, it's always in Mario Mode. This is not a problem for me. Being able to be Marian most of the time has made me more comfortable being Mario. And this made it possible for me to make it to her place in time to then make the theater on time. Unfortunately, even with 7 hours of sleep, I was having trouble staying awake. (Now, I'm having problems staying awake in theaters - Similar to one person I once knew....) Yet, I enjoyed the parts of the film I was awake for.
After the movie ended, we went to a nearby Greek restaurant for a bite to eat. All the food we ate was excellent. But I wouldn't have served pita bread in small slices. Instead, I'd have had big slices of pita, so that the meat and greens could be eaten as a form of sandwich. Other than that, I have no negative criticisms of the place. The grilled octopus was excellent, and was a great opening for the souvlaki we each had.
There is a part of me that wanted to trek into NYC for a Marian Mode day on my own. But I'll be cruising that way soon enough, and I can't wait for that trip....
