Matt was sick all Saturday so we didn't have a chance to go out and spend money. To make up for this, Sunday night Kim, Matt and I went to the cinema to see The Last King of Scotland.
At first we could not be sure why the movie was called this. It's about the president of Uganda in 1970, Armin (sp), and a young Scottish doctor who traveled to Uganda to do charity work with another doctor. Through a stroke of odd luck, Nicholas Garrigan (the doctor) ends up meeting and "befriending" Armin. The story is based on true events, and takes you through the frivolous liftestyle of the president and into the seedy underbelly of the government, including the Brits' involvement.
Armin is shown in a kilt at least once, and his soldiers sometimes wear kilts while marching in the streets. His entertainment is Scottish music. One of his sons loves Scottish football. What he tells Nicholas is that the Scots have asked him to come vanquish the British from Scotland as he has successfully done in Uganda. For all we can tell, this is why it's called "The Last King of Scotland."
The movie was fabulous. Absolutely terrifying (not to mention the freaky commercials before the movie begin--the UK really knows how to get your attention) and really uncomfortable to watch at times, the knowledge that this movie was based on true events makes it even more gut wrenching.
Totally enjoyable, and only £4.50 with the student discount. Still $9.00, but worth it. They serve ice cream at the theaters here, too, so I got myself a mint chocolate chip cup. The weather yesterday was SO warm (46F) and mild, no wind, and very pleasant. We walked back after the movie, which took probably about an hour, but the walk felt pretty good.
I have my first presentation on Wednesday and my first paper due next Monday. Wish me luck! I sure am nervous!
-A-
