Poor Betty

Last night was another Nicktor night. I made Morrocan meatballs and we drank beer and whisky. This week we watched True Romance, a film written by Quentin Tarantino but directed by someone else and Nurse Betty, one of my top 5 films. I’ve seen them both (in the case of Nurse Betty, MANY times) but they’re two films I never tire of. Interestingly, after last week, we both wanted to see Saw II.

Nicktor was very keen on True Romance and enjoyed it throughout. It is typically Tarantino, with lots of violence, strong language, sex and drugs and a great soundtrack. One of the amazing things about it is the number of big star names who crop up in cameo roles. A lot of short, star-studded scenes knit together a racing plot that never stops. An excellent film and Nicktor loved it, as I thought he would.

Nurse Betty, on the other hand, was clearly not his cup of tea. The pace was a bit slow and measured for him. Personally I think it’s the best thing Renee Zellweger has ever done. She is perfect as Betty, the hapless small town girl thrust into the magical world of Hollywood.

And today I found out that there’s a lot of references to The Wizard of Oz dotted throughout it. Betty is seen as a Dorothy, taken away from her own world and sent on a journey into a fantasy world containing the good and the evil of the world. I guess I’ll have to watch it a few more times.

Clearly this is all lost on Nicktor who doesn’t like a lot of depth in his entertainment. There is NO way I’d subject him to my all time favourite film. It would be such a waste. I think I’ll leave the next choice up to him.

He also christened the new bed and gave it a huge thumbs up. In fact, he said he slept so well that he is now convinced the reason he can’t sleep at home is because the mattress needs replacing. He’s a funny boy.

We were also celebrating the sale of his red sports car as someone FINALLY bought it. It was his mid-life thing and while he regrets having to lose it, realises it was just too expensive to keep. And that’s without driving it!