A Monday Evening Respite: Breakfast at Tiffany's

First of all, let me begin by apologizing for my prolonged absence from writing. This semester has been hectic, to say the least. But, rest assured, I still insist on carrying my overly-full book bag and my polka dot lunch bag while wearing two inch heels. This is a sure sign that I still have things relatively under control.

Last Monday evening, Pablo and I took a much-needed respite from our overbooked schedules to see the 50th Anniversary screening of Breakfast at Tiffany's at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline. This is an independent movie theater run by a non-profit organization. It was originally built as a church in 1906 and was "re-designed as an art deco movie palace in 1933." I cannot think of a more appropriate venue to see Audrey on the big screen.

If there was ever any doubt about Audrey's star-quality, seeing her on the big screen would surely erase these doubts. She was stunning in every scene. One of my favorite scenes is the last scene of the movie when she is sitting in the taxi by herself looking at the prize ring from the Cracker Jack box that she and George Peppard had engraved at Tiffany's. It is pouring rain, and Audrey runs out of the taxi to look for her "poor, no name cat." She finds the cat and turns to look at George Peppard... and they kiss in the pouring rain.

During the movie, I laughed, I cried, and I had a wonderful time. Even Pablo, who is not quite as big of an Audrey fan as I am, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Can you believe that I almost decided to study instead of going?