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Comments? Your movie reviews? I would love to hear from you! lauralu@mac.com
It snowed this week. Here is the view from the front door of my building.
Some more movie/DVD reviews
The Tick
This started way back in 1994 as a
Saturday morning cartoon. Joe and I happened upon it when it unexpectedly
replaced
Beakman's World.
It was quirky, silly, funny and made the end of Beakman's World less painful.
The Tick was a large blue insect-like superhero who was strong and brave
but not all there "upstairs". He hung out with other
superheroes, each with his/her own flaw.
Well, in 2001 The Tick became a TV show with real actors. It was
as quirky, silly and funny but a bit more "adult". And since I loved it
it was cancelled after about 4 episodes. Well the whole season came out on
DVD and I have already seen several episodes multiple times and some
of the more memorable lines have crept into my speech patterns. Crazy talk, crazy talk, let's change the subject.
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| I recently sort of bought (long story) some small beautiful Peruvian bowls at a silent auction benefiting orphans. I added these bowls to the mix | |
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| And finally, the toys in the previous pictures are posed in front of another new toy, our new shredder. Here they are in the shredder. If you zoom in on the picture you might be able to steal our identity. | |
Some more movie reviews
Minus Man Pretty good movie
about a serial killer. Owen Wilson plays the killer who is evil, charming and
thoughtful. The movie is more about the characters than about suspense.
The Company This had more of a documentary feel than a Robert Altman movie feel. There was some beautiful dance footage but I did not feel the story was all that interesting. Maybe I was expecting something more like the The Turning Point.
One more thing: Congratulations to Lynda for getting DSL and the wireless network up and running at Mom and Dad's place. Good Job. 2 more family households to go and we'll be free of dialup speeds.
This past weekend we went to see the final Lord of the Rings movie. It was good but I must say that Aragorn was much better looking on the battlefield with face smudged and mussed-up tussled hair. Once he got all cleaned up to be crowned King of Gondor he lost a fair amount of sex appeal.
I am happy to say that Arrested Development, the TV show that I like so much (usually the kiss of death), is doing well in the ratings. I have gotten most of my family to watch it and maybe that tipped the scales.
This is one of two little Tim Burton action figures that are now on my desk at work. She is called "Staring Girl". Some swear I look just like her.
Some more movie reviews
Big Shot's Funeral
An American movie director filming in China requests a big Chinese
funeral before suffering a heart attack. His cameraman tries to fullfil
his wish but must offer advertising in order to pay for it. It is fun.
Donald Sutherland plays the director. The rest of the cast is Chinese.
Heavenly Creatures Based on a true story of two young girls who comitted a murder in New Zealand in the 1950s. A very young Kate Winslet (Titanic) plays one of the girls. Peter Jackson, who directed Lord of the Rings, directed this film. It was very well done. The acting was excellent.
Shanghai Knights This was fun, not as good as Shanghai Noon but still better than I thought it would be. jackie Chan's fight scenes were great, not all obscured with choppy editing.
Full Frontal It was a bit all over the place but it held my interest and had its moments. I did not think too much about it after it was over though.
Last night I went to an little party for my newly engaged friend Brooke over at Dana's house. It was very nice. Dana and Aaron have 2 greyhounds. I am not fond of dogs but these two are elegant and sweet and don't smell bad. Here are some pics.
Here is a picture of my father's mother, Marcella. Many swear I look just like her. In any case I love this picture. There are many other pictures of her at the family website.
That's it for now. I have lots of movie reviews to post but that will have to wait.
Some more movie reviews
Road To Perdition
Beautiful movie with a compelling story. Jude Law is excellent as
the creepy villian. We watched this over Christmas because much of it
was filmed in East & West Dundee, which is where Paula, Lenore's girlfriend,
lives and where the Tour de Lights
bike ride took placed.
Ice Cream Report
Chocolate (****) light and creamy! Great with a couple of chocolate chips.
