Time Out From The World

That's track 10 off Goldfrapp's Supernature album, and though I usually skip it to get to "Number One," the title sure is nice. Not only has the blog gone untouched for 6 consecutive days, but I think my personality took a vaycay too. The gross weather, mind-numbing 9-to-5ness, lack of new TV programming, and general unfortunate hormonal retardation of being a girl all added up to a really lame week. But self-imposed imprisonment and hermit-like behavior leads to some gooood movie watchin' time, I tell ya.

Saturday, I made my way over to the newly renovated SUNDANCE Kabuki Cinema (last time I checked it was simply known as the Janky-Ass Kabuki Theater, a.k.a. All The Good Theaters Are Sold Out Theater). Hot damn, they sure do fancy themselves a classy joint now. Not only do you select your cushy seat from a map when purchasing your ticket, but there's little tables separating you from unwelcome strangers! A movie theater that caters to my indiscriminate hatred of others? Perfect! Aside from the luxurious seating, the top floors house a bar and restaurant, meaning you can leave your luggage-size purse at home - no need to smuggle in your Olde English 40! Since I was alone and it was mid-afternoon, I felt creepy perusing the snazzy dining, but as the only theater in all of SF with a liquor license, I'm sure they pull out all the stops. Props to the Kabuki for avoiding the sad fates of the Alexandria and Coronet - may they rest in peace.

After getting cozy in my plush chair, so sweetly far removed from my neighbors, I spent the next hour and a half loving, Loving, LOVING Juno. It's kind of upsetting that almost every person I've mentioned this amazing movie to go, "Juna? Juney? What??" I'm going to assume it's because the film is still in limited release until January, because I really want this one to do well - and not just because three of my boyfriends, Michael Cera, Rainn Wilson, and Jason Bateman, are in it. The movie simply kicks ass, and Ellen Paige, who plays the title character, is friggin' phenomenal. She's my new hero, and I couldn't be happier to know she scored a Golden Globe nomination. Also nominated is Diablo Cody, who penned the script and is also a superhot former stripper, which is neat. The story revolves around 16-year-old Juno, who gets knocked up by her best friend after some boredom-induced shenanigans. She decides to have the baby and give it to a ridiculously beautiful, well-off, suburban couple played by Bateman and Jennifer Garner. Comedy and drama ensue, and I can literally say I laughed and I cried. And nothing beats Michael Cera constantly outfitted in gold running shorts. Nothing.

Also on the Hermit Movie Mania list were Waitress and Friends With Money. Waitress was cute, sweet, and made me miss Felicity and the WB's golden era. Friends with Money was perfectly bitter, hilarious, and well-cast. I don't care what anyone says - I'm team Aniston all the way (unless Jolie were to threaten me, cuz she could easily destroy me with her bare, zombie hands).

All in all, a great movie-viewing weekend and I only had to minimally interact with people to purchase tickets and rent DVDs. I feel refreshed and nearly capable to join the human race again. Success!