random Monday stuff
I finally saw Road House 2!
Okay, it wasn’t horrible, and it paid homage to the original by referencing a lot of the lines, like, be nice, until it’s time not to be nice, and the ever-popular, pain don’t hurt. Which might be the worst line ever. The main character is supposed to be the son of Dalton, the original Cooler, from the first movie. If the bad guy wasn’t so completely over the top, it might’ve worked. And I think the female lead was the one who played opposite the Rock in Walking Tall. But it’s one of those things, like, if you grew up watching the Brady Bunch, you’ll enjoy those Brady Bunch full length movies more because you’ll get the inside jokes.
Oh, and Jaq - I started reading Heart of Fire after you talked about it - is it me or is the plot from Anaconda 2 a lot like this book? The movie would’ve done better if it had managed half the emotion Howard put into her work…
I got lots of writing / revising done this weekend on the first Sydney Croft book - Larissa and I were in the zone, churning out scenes and getting all excited about them. That’s the most awesome part about working together - waiting on pins and needles for her scenes, because even though I have an idea about what she’s writing in them, actually reading them is like actually reading the book itself.
Hard to describe, but trust me, it’s fun!
Speaking of Larissa - go take a look at the launch of her awesome new website! Rumor has it she’s going to have a cool launch contest…
Steph T.
October 9th, 2006 at 1:13 pm
Anaconda 2!!? LOL. erm, yeah. lol. But it’s such a fun book, isnt’ it? With LH’s trademark hot Alpha hero. I agree with you, if A2 had half the emotional punch of HoF it would have been a much better movie (especially since it wasn’t exactly lacking in the ‘hottie’ department.)
WTG, you and Larissa on the writing progress! (and yay, me, cause the sooner you *progress* through these books, the sooner you get to Jake’s story. Yup. Girl with a one track mind, here. gg).
Saw, Larissa site, love it! Bekka did a great job.
October 9th, 2006 at 3:45 pm
I just saw the original Road House this weekend, for the 1st time this weekend…..
October 9th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Am headed to Larissa’s website.
October 9th, 2006 at 9:34 pm
Jaq - I loved the book! I was in the middle of reading Mackenzie’s Mission that Larissa sent me when I saw your blog post about this title.:biggrin: And don’t worry - Jake’s story is something I can’t help but work on on a near-daily basis.:wink:
Jen - what did you think of RH? Isn’t it the best cheesy movie of all time? I just love it…
Estella - you’ll love the website!
October 10th, 2006 at 10:38 am
So since I loved Road House I should avoid RH2, in other words.
Great on the revisions! I love it when a plan comes together. hehehe.
October 10th, 2006 at 11:50 am
It WAS a totally cheesy movie but it wasn’t bad.
October 10th, 2006 at 12:29 pm
Road House 2….why mess with cheesy goodness and perfection? Is there a “Gone With The Wind 2″? A “From Here to Eternity” 2? A “Casablanca 2″
No! A thousand times, no!
Ok, I’m just kidding. But I do confess that I watch RH every time it comes on!
October 10th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
Jaci - I wouldn’t pay for the movie, like I did
But if you liked the original, you’ll get a chuckle…
Jen - after a few times watching it, it gets better…because I watch it every single time it’s on!
LOL - Angie - a girl after my own heart!!!
October 10th, 2006 at 4:55 pm
As for RH, never seen it. Should I?:shocked: