When perusing movie selections, I think my husband and I both feel a little...misunderstood. He loves the big action blockbusters, especially apocalyptic science fiction, and I lean towards the quirky indie films that have that grainy film quality and killer soundtracks. How we make this work in our marriage is that I see a number of films on my own and I see a number of films I'm not particularly interested in so we can enjoy a night out together. Every once in a while I can convince him to see something he might otherwise never choose to see - and every once in a while he'll actually like it - but more often than not I'll decide that, hey, why not sink into some mindless entertainment from time to time?
Last night was one of those nights where I entered the movie theater thinking, "Time to say good-bye to two hours of my life!" and I left feeling happy I was proved wrong. We went to see Star Trek, and I actually loved it. Plenty of action, spacey special effects, a fun cast and interesting enough story even with a few holes here and there. I was never a big fan of the TV show, but I still loved seeing how each of the main characters came aboard the Starship Enterprise, and loved the scene where they played Sabotage by The Beastie Boys. Hearing that song reminded me that every once in a while I need to put that on full blast in my studio and dance like a maniac.
Not only did I enjoy the movie, but I also found a new geek crush: Spock. He has that certain something I tend to swoon over in TV & film characters....a unique, seemingly unflappable confidence despite having physical characteristics that are usually associated with the guy who never gets to go to prom. Not only do my geek crushes get the girl, but there was never any doubt in their minds this would happen. That's what I love about them - their belief in themselves and their willingness to put their hearts and beliefs on the line for the sake of their dreams. I know that I am romanticizing, exaggerating and creating stories behind stories, but my geek crushes deserve a little embellishment - their personalities are strong and endearing and I can't help but want to cheer them on (and OK, I'll admit it, totally make out with them too). A few of my other geek crushes:
So there's a new crush in town, and he has pointy ears. Is this, as Spock loves to ask, illogical? Perhaps so, but since when does love make sense?
i love jermaine too (although he does look a bit like my hubby. it might just be the glasses.)
Posted by: abby jane | May 28, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Hahaha! I would NEVER have guessed the extent of your dark side without this post
x
Posted by: Deadlyjelly | May 26, 2009 at 03:23 PM
ok, dude. you have to watch heroes because your zach quinto spock is totally evil and i can't get past it. maybe if i go to see star trek it'll help me stop seeing him in my nightmares! i walked into toys r us the other day and a GINORMOUS cardboard zq spock greeted me at the door. i hustled away hoping he wouldn't laser my head off and steal my brain!
but nobody beats max fischer. he's like...your soulmate.
Posted by: Pixie Campbell | May 25, 2009 at 11:20 PM
oh don't get me started....
Posted by: Marisa | May 23, 2009 at 04:56 PM
You've described the movie preferences of my husband and I exactly! Although sometimes I'm surprised by the ones that he likes that I pick. Star Trek we both enjoyed.
Posted by: mj | May 23, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Geek crushes unite - mine is the inappropriately youthful Michael Cera (has he even broken out of his teens yet?) Opps.
Posted by: Marianne | May 22, 2009 at 02:43 PM
i love you. yes, i want to make out with all of them!
Posted by: mati McDonough | May 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Spock is probably my longest standing crush. Ever since I was a kid. Now to have both Nimoy AND Quinto...? Oh be still my beating heart!
Posted by: Jo | May 22, 2009 at 04:24 AM
This cracks me up! Now I'll have to go see the movie (although secretly I think I've been wanting to all along). Hubs-to-be is going with his brother tomorrow, but I'm sure he'll be game to see it twice.
And I'll be sure to watch out for the Beastie Boys scene! :)
Posted by: Steph | May 21, 2009 at 08:12 PM
don't make me come out there and give you a pinch...say it ain't so, swirlicious. linda
Posted by: linda e | May 21, 2009 at 06:25 PM
If you like this Spock.. you should consider watching Heroes.. Oh, he's a sweetie.
Posted by: bella | May 21, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Oh, dear, I'm SO obsessed. Or crushing. Going to see that movie again tomorrow....*G*
Posted by: kira | May 21, 2009 at 06:02 PM
well they are no shaun cassidy's!
you are cracking me up!
Posted by: kelly | May 21, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Isn't it funny how we always go see movies with our men, but they never want to see movies with us! At least you really enjoyed it, and truthfully I think my boyfriend would enjoy some of the movies I like too, he just doesn't make the effort.
Fun post. :)
Posted by: elliebelle | May 21, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Ok, my husband has wanted to go and see this movie and after reading your post- I'm in! (I tend towards quirky indie movies too) Do you get spiritual cinema movies? They are usually really good.
Posted by: Lori | May 21, 2009 at 01:18 PM
oh now i really have to go see this movie...i have a feeling i'll like kirk though :)
Posted by: melissa | May 21, 2009 at 01:02 PM
swirly,
jemaine is all mine,
back off! :)
love love love
him!
xo
mccabe
Posted by: mccabe | May 21, 2009 at 11:27 AM