I just saw Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story...

...as part of a mandatory screening for my filmmaking class. YAY!

I was about to ask "could we watch Todd Haynes' Karen Carpenter movie one week?" when my prof announced what we were watching. I should've known it was coming. The department here worships Todd Haynes (its most famous alum).

Anyway, everybody see it if you can. It's kind of magical. You could see what a talent Haynes was even then. Who else would dare to do this? Too bad it's actually illegal to own and show it, cause of that lawsuit. Barbie dolls + the Carpenters' music + anorexia battles = cinematic gold (here it is on google video).


And also, just randomly, I think Mint Chocolate Coated Oreo cookies are the best cookie type known to man. They're like thin mints and oreos combined.

And also, again randomly, why weren't there any comments on my Jennifer Holliday post? I hope it's not cause nobody cares. I personally have watched those clips more times than I can count since posting them. LOVE. that. woman.