feeling a bit dramatic
I realize tonight--seeing that opening dine-and-dash bit for the eighth time--that the opening scene sets up the dichotomy between Eleanor and Conor pretty well. I'm back to The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them tonight. And, if you know the film, or have been reading this past week's entries, this should make sense... First, a rundown: Opening line, from Conor: "Would you still love me if I couldn't pay for dinner?" Eleanor hesitates, Conor's seriousness taking a moment to sink in. Then, she answers, unsure, "Possibly." Conor laughs. Eleanor realizes for sure he's not kidding. She laughs, too. Conor, smiling, says, "Yeah." [Beat] "What do we do?" Eleanor: "I'm thinking." Conor suggests, "We could have a big row. And throw some shit. They might kick us out." Eleanor dismisses that option. "Uh, been done, and it would draw too much attention." She's already doing something with...