"elephant in the room"

My dad had to work until late today so I was responsible for dinner tonight. I made fettucine with spinach, mascarpone and fresh parmesan... aka, heart attack on a plate. Fat content aside, I thought it was pretty successful though next time I'd throw in a handful of baby shrimp to make it more interesting. I don't think my dad has ever tried anything I've ever made because it's probably an abomination in his eyes (despite the fact my mom is a spam/KD/microwave cook).

I also watched Gus van Sant's "Elephant" today, which won the Palme d'Or and Best director at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. Everyone who saw it before me absolutely hated it... and I could see why. Don't watch it if you aren't patient and want cinematic columbine-style action... the entire movie is ridiculously drawn out. I loved the movie though... it was so depressingly detached in a way that would reflect everyday high school life and its complexities. The last half hour left me with goosebumps. If you're going to watch it, watch it with an open mind - there's no fancy music, no crazy effects, no real script. "It's an ordinary high school day. Except that it's not."