Me and my sweetie at the Sweeney Todd premiere, December 21, 2007. Neither of us has any idea why my arm looks that enormous. I can say it's from all the meat pies I've been baking lately!

Me as Mrs. Lovett on December 21, 2007 - we went to see the premiere of Sweeney Todd with Johnny Depp. This is the B&W version, which I think looks prefectly creepy in the spooky hallway of my downtown Indy apt. building. Didn't have a rolling pin, so I'm holding the cake server and knife I got for my wedding.

I LOVED Sweeney Todd - The Movie!!! It was fantastic! I've been a huge Sweeney fan since they released the broadway cast recording. This film rendering is SO bloody, SO grotesque... AWESOME! Try not to compare it to the Broadway cast recording, because that stands on its own. The film is much more intimate and creepy, like they're singing right in your ear, and the tension is almost suffocating, but GAWD does it THRILL! Ultimately, its the combination of Sondheim/Burton brilliance. I found myself laughing at the tsunami-like bloodletting - I mean, who knew murder and cannibalism could be so beautiful and poignant? I would like to see this become a huge cult hit, complete with Friday/Saturday midnight showings, where we all come dressed as our favorite characters, sing along, do a floor show. Anyone? Yes, I DID dress up as Mrs. Lovett at the premiere Friday night. I only wish I had a rolling pin...