tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12712024.post112987330335035431..comments2023-09-17T04:58:18.489-07:00Comments on ****FLUFFY**DOLLAR$$$****: My So-Called Shopgirlfemme feralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04487456561207417558noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12712024.post-1130116884367109182005-10-23T18:21:00.000-07:002005-10-23T18:21:00.000-07:00I know not everyone shares my enthusiasm for My so...I know not everyone shares my enthusiasm for My so-called life. One of the reasons I liked that show is likely because, as someone who spent the years ages 12-26 in some ambient state of self-loathing and depression, I could really identify with Angela. The suburban, dimly lit houses, the shifting friendships, the boy who liked you only when you helped him with his homework . . .plus, I loved the manic panic hair (and I still do). And I still think the writing and acting in the show is great.femme feralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487456561207417558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12712024.post-1129921441175796632005-10-21T12:04:00.000-07:002005-10-21T12:04:00.000-07:00I wish I could see that dance thing . . . no hate...I wish I could see that dance thing . . . no hate here.zoe p.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02535684589288030978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12712024.post-1129915981099889852005-10-21T10:33:00.000-07:002005-10-21T10:33:00.000-07:00Hi Michelle, I too am excited for Shopgirl, but I...Hi Michelle,<BR/> I too am excited for Shopgirl, but I have to confess that it's not because of Claire Danes.<BR/><BR/>I didn't discover the magical world of depression until I was about 18 and didn't deal with serious self-loathing until I entered grad school, so I really couldn't stand My So Called Life. I just remember feeling like: how can someone be so down on themselves ALL the time!? I mean, can't she ever have a freaking good day or like her parents even a little bit?!<BR/><BR/>And even though I really loved her in Romeo and Juliet, I've just never warmed to her entirely.<BR/><BR/>BUT, like I said, I am excited for Shopgirl b/c I absolutely love Steve Martin's writing, and I'm assuming he did the screenplay since he wrote the book, which I never read (waiting for the movie, ya see).<BR/><BR/>Here are links to my two favorite pieces by him: <BR/><BR/>http://www.compleatsteve.com/essays/talkingpoints.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.compleatsteve.com/essays/cd_hell.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com