Heating Things Up on a Cold Night
Heating Things Up On A Cold
Night
Night
La Mala Educación (Bad Education)
Tonight, I saw a very entertaining and unique film by my favorite director:
Pedro Almodóvar.
His new film in called La Mala Educación and known here in the US by the name Bad Education.
This is the movie poster:
After seeing this movie, I agree completely with this review by Kevin Howell from New York City.
“…It’s Almodovar’s meatiest and most complex script in years. Although you may be confused early on as you’re trying to figure out whats going on, its all revealed later and very satisfyingly. Gael Garcia Bernal is outstanding in his multi-dimensional, multi-character performance. Alberto Iglesia’s music is wonderful–a homage to Bernard Herrmann.
The film is rated NC-17, which has more to do with the MPAA Board’s homophobia than anything else. Sure, its a sexy drama with elements adult plotpoints, but had the sex scenes in this film been between a man and a woman, rather than two men, this would have easily gotten an R rating. All of the sex scenes are artfully filmed (there is no frontal nudity) and even the subplot concerning a pedophile priest is handled with care.”
2005 Sales Summit Cruise to Bahamas
I just returned from a cruise to the Bahamas whose main purpose was a business meeting. It’s amazing how much time you have for business meetings when you’re a captive audience on a floating hotel. We had quite a busy schedule but you know I made time to have some fun.
Our ship.
On Thursday night, there was so much wind on deck at a reception that everyone was wind blown.
Our first night we dined at tropical restaurant.
Our meetings started off with bang.
Sandy’s new favorite baby, Jack.
On Friday, after my meetings, I managed to snap a few pics in Nassau.
Omar and Regis
Omar and JP.
Rochelle and Tim.
It was by very fortunate coincidence that my cousin Jane, her husband Peter and their daughters Daniela and Marisa were also on the ship.
They met Cinderella: a huge deal.
Very long hallways.
Enjoying some late night fun in the 18+ only bar.
Singing the Material Girl with her back-up performer is Christina and JP.
But wait there’s more - line dancing.
The Fresh Catch of the Day, although not that anyone was biting.
Castaway Cay, rumor has it, is Gilligan’s Island.
We had to walk to the other side of the island to reach the 18+ only beach. Thankfully, we didn’t have to walk back - we took the little tram.
Ahh, at last.
I guess Donald Duck flew here.
Beats being in the office.
A few fruity drinks later, JP was making out with the natives.
Back to the ship.
Little Jack learning early how to take advantage of happy hour.
Christina as Gloria Gaynor singing, “I will survive!”
Views from my porthole (I said PORT hole!!)
In Nassau.
At Castaway Cay.
At port.
