monoceros blogsIt seems like everyone's talking about the film, "He's Just Not That Into You." There's even a debate going on at Salon.com. Is the six-word phrase (makes for a six-word memoir too, as DSD observed!) a disparaging remark that implies a woman's inability to comprehend the actions of men? Or does it applaud her smart decision to admit the truth and move on to someone else, someone who actually *is* into her? Are those six words empowering or insulting?
Even Scarlett Johansson's cover of Jeff Buckley's "Last Goodbye" - featured on the soundtrack - provokes argument. Still, the words echo the film's stories of people coming together and apart. Scarlett hasn't quite won me over with her debut album of Tom Waits covers, but I'll confess this song is getting under my skin.
Last Goodbye, by Scarlett Johansson
Last Goodbye, by Jeff Buckley
The story of my life - He's Not That Into Me!
Anyways, I like Johansson's version better after hearing both. I think she has done this number justice. Thanks for unearthing such musical gems!
Posted by: DSD at February 15, 2009 11:58 PM"We are each the love of someone's life." - There'll always be someone who's not that into you, and someone you're not that into, either, DSD. =)
Johansson's interpretation of the song matches the emotions better, I think, though I like Buckley's version for its rockin' guitar!
Posted by: monoceros at February 16, 2009 6:16 PM