heat.

It is so incredibly hot. Too hot to attempt any kind of physical activity.

I'm currently reading Breakfast at Tiffany's.  I never knew it was such a short book.  I'm over half way through and I can't wait to finish so I can watch the movie; which I got for Christmas.  It's taking all my will power not to watch the movie before I've finished reading the book.

I am surviving on no money at the moment.  And by no money I mean absolutely no money.  Which limits what I am able to do.  Therefore most of my days as of late are spent watching movies, reading or cleaning.

I watched Terminator Salvation today.  I've loved all of the previous Terminator movies and the fourth one was no exception.  However, I don't like that the actors who play the main characters have been re-cast in the third and fourth installments.  Christian Bale was exceptional in the movie, however I am unable to empathise with his character, John Connor, who has been portrayed by various actors throughout the series.  As a result of the re-casting I've found it difficult to connect with John Connor which has resulted in a detachment of my emotions towards this character, as he has become for me; more of a character than a person.

I believe that a good movie eliminates all elements of fiction and allows the viewer to believe.  The characters are no longer creations by an author or director, but rather they become people, with identities, families, friends and lives in which every decision they make has an affect on something or someone.  Despite the inclusion of far fetched ideas within most movies, a succesful film enables the viewer to feel as though every element within a movie is plausible.  I believe this is achieved through the emotional attachment a viewer is able to develop towards a particular character.  In simple terms; the character is no longer a character but rather they become a person.  This is the single most important element of film-making and you will find this philosophy is the backbone to any good movie.

I'm very eager to watch Amelie.  I must get onto hiring it soon.