SWMBO and I rarely go to an actual movie theatre to watch a movie. Netflix takes care of most of our desires, even though we're usually months late on the newest pictures. As today when we finally went to a theatre to see "The Descendants".
So let me take the easy part first. George Clooney is magnificent and even when they tried to dumb down his looks, he shines through. SWMBO is a huge fan of his and I said it before she did, "Clooney is great to look at, for gals and guys." Now, I think without the star of "The Artist" . . Jean Dujardin . . in the race, Clooney might win the Oscar for Best Actor. But it seems Dujardin has that award wrapped up. But I think this is the best Clooney performance ever.
Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller were equally convincing as the two daughters in the movie. And Nick Krause was maddeningly irritating at first but then became loveable as Sid. Robert Forster is believable as the father-in-law of Clooney's Matt King. And Beau Bridges turns in a bravura performance as one of Clooney's (King's) cousins.
All in all, a lot of good performances here. As my friend, Phil, said after seeing the movie yesterday "It will make you want to move to Hawaii, as if we all didn't always want to move to Hawaii."
But, again "The Artist" will, I suspect, prevent a Best Movie Oscar for "The Descendants". Actually I'm not sure I even thought it should have been nominated for Best Picture.
But . . . who the hell am I.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
AN INTERLOPER
We had a visitor on our back fence today.
SWMBO got out the bird book but we can't be sure what he is, other than some type of hawk.
He looked straight into the camera but didn't seem to mind being photographed.
SWMBO got out the bird book but we can't be sure what he is, other than some type of hawk.
We thought he was a Kestrel, though he doesn't seem to bear the head markings.
So, if you can give us a hint, let us know.
We thought he was a Kestrel, though he doesn't seem to bear the head markings.
So, if you can give us a hint, let us know.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
MISTER HAS GROWN!
SWMBO came home this afternoon from another house-sitting stint at the BRD's. She brought some photos of a much grown Mister. We can remember him as a tiny kitten. Now, he's anything but. He still loves his spot in the top of a cat tree, even if he sticks out in all directions during his naps.
But he seems surprised at his own growth, as when trying to enter a paper bag he used to be able to turn around in. No more.
These growth spurts leave the poor thing defeated and exhausted.
But only for awhile!
These growth spurts leave the poor thing defeated and exhausted.
But only for awhile!
Monday, February 6, 2012
THE $$$$$ MAN
You're just going to have to bear with me here. I know this is silly but it shows where a man's mind goes when he gets old and begins approaching senility.
Anyway, I was thinking the other day about the leading Republican candidate for President.
Anyway, I was thinking the other day about the leading Republican candidate for President.
That's right! The warm and cuddly Mitt Romney. As I stared at his name a strange thing began to happen in my mind. First, I thought, let's delete the first letter of his last name.
That leaves us with just "omney". You may be beginning to get my drift.
Now let's reverse the position of those first two letters.
And what do we end up with? Why the overriding principle for his campaign.
That would seem to indicate some type of internal psychic coding. Since Magnificent Mittens has been shown to be far and away the richest of the candidates, since he shows little understanding of economic reality ("I make some money from public speaking . . . not much." Well over 300 thousand dollars last year!), since he shows an incredibly tin ear ("I like to fire people" and "I'm not concerned about the poor.") and, as New York Times columnist Gail Collins frequently reminds us, he once drove to Canada with the family's dog strapped to the roof of his car . . . that coded and disguised word MONEY hidden in his name tells us everything we need to know about him.
But at least he's not as bad as Nasty Newt or as loopy as Dr. Ron "Goldbug" Paul.
Leastwise, we don't think he is. Yet.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
FRIDAY
I had a great day yesterday. SWMBO was feeling akilter so I met the BRD for lunch at the famous Iron Springs Cafe. We both had blackened catfish with a remoulade sauce, which is a specialty of the house and was absolutely fabulous. Every one was smiling.
That's our great waiter, Derek, with the BRD.
Incidentally she got quite a compliment from a woman who had been sitting across the aisle from us. As she got up to leave, she leaned in and told the BRD "You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen." Wow! I told the woman, "that's why I call her the BRD."
She asked what that meant and I told her the "Beautiful Rich Daughter."
Afterwards, the BRD said she'd been getting all kinds of compliments since she'd let her hair color go "natural".
Speaking of natural, I was thrilled by this view on my way home after lunch.
Just west of Glassford Hill Road was a huge herd of Pronghorns. I love seeing them. SWMBO said she had once read that this area, gradually being lessened by the encroachment of civilization, was a traditional "birthing area" for the Pronghorns. It seems, in spite of busy roadways and new homes, they return here year after year.
Friday, February 3, 2012
FREEDOM SUNDAY
We're nearly there, folks. Only one two more days.
Tomorrow Sunday is the annual Stupor, oops, Super Bowl. This year the New England Patriots take on the New York Jets. Like the oddsmakers, I pick the Patriots and the great Tom Brady to win.
But here's what is truly important abouttomorrow's Sunday's game.
It's the last one of the season!
Soon the overweight brutes of the gridiron can get out of the way as we true fans of sport prepare for the mighty season.
The right season.
THE BASEBALL SEASON!!!
Yay! Whoop! Hooray!
My prediction is the same this year as it has been for years past.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will win the 2012 World Series!
Place your bets.
(Football season has lasted too long . . I originally typed the name of that team above as the Arizona Cardinals!)
(My Lord! I don't even know what day it is! Note corrections above.)
But here's what is truly important about
It's the last one of the season!
Soon the overweight brutes of the gridiron can get out of the way as we true fans of sport prepare for the mighty season.
The right season.
THE BASEBALL SEASON!!!
Yay! Whoop! Hooray!
My prediction is the same this year as it has been for years past.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will win the 2012 World Series!
Place your bets.
(Football season has lasted too long . . I originally typed the name of that team above as the Arizona Cardinals!)
(My Lord! I don't even know what day it is! Note corrections above.)
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