potentialities

Yeah... I started reading Corelli's Mandolin while visiting my grandparents in Florida when I was 17 -- oh GOD, that was so freaking long ago -- and I soon caused my family mild alarm by how I began eschewing trips to the beach, miniature golf, etc. in favor of staying in and reading.

I have no good things to say about the movie other than that the scenery is pretty, and maybe John Hurt doesn't suck.  I'm trying to forgive Christian Bale for his involvement, but it's pretty hard.  Incidentally, I am absolutely sure that I would still hate the film even if I hadn't read the book, so it's not just one of those "the book was better" deals.

Downloaded Down and Out... it's next on my list.