Bases Loaded with One on Deck

Ten Thumbs Up for "Up"

Technically there were only nine of us, but ten sounded better. And one of those nine is Catherine, who really doesn't have an opinion, but she did seem very enthralled with the movie when she wasn't busy eating the little bits of popcorn or sleeping.

Overdone

That is the word Matthew used to describe "Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian" The other boys (and Kent) seemed to agree.  I asked John what he thought the funniest part was, he said there were no funny parts.  So this is just to warn those of you who enjoyed the first one, like we did, and we're planning on seeing the sequel; you just might want to wait until it comes out on DVD.

It's Been a Good 13 Years

I love Kent dearly, and have very much enjoyed all the years I have spent with him.  He's also been a great father to our 4 boys, and I regret the fact that Catherine will not have the same chance to get to know her father, but unfortunately I have lost all respect for the man, and can no longer be married to someone who feels that "Cloverfield" was a good movie.

Juno

This past Saturday, I had the rare treat of being taken to a real live movie theater, to see a real live movie.  The last time this happened was over two years ago when my Aunt Dee took me and the two middle boys to see "Over the Hedge".  This time it was my mom and she took me to see "Juno". 

I was all set to go on and on about this brilliant movie, so I could convince you all to go see it, but I ran across this review at Minnesota Mom, who says it all without giving anything away or saying too much!

This movie, as great and wonderful as it is, is not for the kids so be sure to leave them at home!

Update:  It appears I'm not the only one who loved "Juno".  It received 4 Academy Award nominations this morning, including one for best picture.  Not that I always agree with The Academy, "The Departed"  happens to be 2 and 1/2 hours of my life I'll never get back, but this time they were right on and I hope "Juno" wins for everything it's up for!

2 hours well spent

Rent it.  Watch it.  Let me know how you like it.  This is one for the adult people in your  family. 

Mom, please ignore the fact that Will Ferrell is in this, and just humor me on this one. 

"Miss Potter"

Have you seen it?  If not, you must.  Then you will understand when I say, "Tis the most delicious movie I have seen in a while!"

I'm am not one who likes to ramble on about movies.  I realize people have vastly different tastes in this area.  There have been so many blockbusters out there that people have raved about that I couldn't stand.  Movies like "Pretty Woman", "Titanic" and "The Departed" basically represent 2 hours chunks out of my life that I will never get back.  I actually feel that way about most movies I see, and tend to occupy myself in other ways, such as sewing buttons back on dress shirts, while watching movies with Kent.

"Miss Potter" is such a wonderful film on so many levels.  There are far too few of these made in this day and age, especially ones the whole family can enjoy.  This is one we will be buying.