4 Mini Movie Reviews

I'm thinking of developing a new movie rating system, using a certain number of Z's, which reflects the number of times I fell asleep!


Ahhh, the "High School Musical" trilogy. I'm not exactly a fan, but I like to keep up with the youngster's interests, so I went with my sister and girls to see this theater release. The previous films were shown on the Disney Channel, but hey, I'm willing to put more money in Mickey's pocket. I liked #2 better, but found this one better then #1. Unfortunately, most the songs sounded alike, and it was corny and sappy, but we did get the two leads to FINALLY kiss, much to the thrill of the young girls sitting behind me. Characters that may become the next generation were introduced. Keep the franchise going Mr. Mouse. I only fell asleep twice during this one, but the nieces enjoyed it and little "K" actually had tears in her eyes at the end. ZZ



I thought that the movie "Twilight" was going to be about vampires and have teenagers in it. However, this movie is about teenagers and has vampires in it. It amused me at how the teenyboppers in the audience screamed and swooned when the young actor Robert Pattinson first appeared on the screen. He had a James Dean-ish brooding quality. I liked the movie, it was heavy on the teen drama and light on the gore. I didn't see one fang. And who knew that there are "good" vampires and "bad" vampires? And what a nice vampire family: They play baseball and are vegetarians (only drink animal blood, not human). It kept me awake, with curiosity of what would happen next. The film is based on a popular teen novel, and the leads already signed on for the sequel. 0-Z



"Slumdog Millionaire" is one of those "sleeper" films that has grown in popularity by word of mouth, and good reviews. It is the story of a young man who grew up encountering very unfortunate situations, that eventually lead him to a chance of a lifetime to win a fortune and allow him to face his destiny at the age of 18. The epic story is told mostly in flashbacks, and there are a lot of subtitles. This touching movie kept my interest throughout, and I didn't fall asleep once. 0-Z



I'm not a James Bond fan, and have only seen one James Bond movie, the last previously released with Daniel Craig, who also stars in "Quantum of Solace". So maybe that's why I just didn't understand the plot, at all. I watched the movie, enjoying most of the action, good looking people, exotic settings, but I had no clue what was going on. I don't know why he did what he did, but Mr. Bond was busy, shooting, chasing, shagging (oh how British of me), killing, helping, hurting, disobeying and punching many people. I fell asleep about 3 times, during conversations that lost me. It wasn't a bad movie, but I did leave there wondering what the heck just happened! ZZZ

Happy Thanksgiving

Sharing a classic.....

Tuesday's Riddle

I am a window, I am a lamp,
I am clouded, I am shining,
I am colored; set in white,
I fill with water and overflow.
I say much, but I have no words.

What am I?

Funny Girl

I was in my sister's van tonight with my nieces while my sister was filling her tank with gas. To pass the time I asked the nieces about their day at school and niece "K" proceeded to tell me about the awful time she had at recess. She was quite upset with how some of the school yard games played out. It seems that not only did she not get to be the leader in the game of "Red Light Green Light", she lamented that she was never picked as "Mother" in the game of Mother May I.

Trying to get her out of a "woe is me" mood, I told her that some day soon she might get picked twice as leader and that it will make up for her terrible experience at recess today. Nice "E" chimed in with the saying "Every Dog Has It's Day". Without missing a beat, "K" replied "I must be a cat"!

Easy Riddle

What has a foot on each side and one in the middle?

Philosophy of Charles Schulz

A friend sent me this a while back, I thought I'd share it with you:

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions.

Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies..

Awards tarnish.

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.


Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier? The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money... or the most awards.

They simply are the ones who care the most.

FIRST PLACE!!

Go JETS

The Jets are playing New England tonight for the sole possession of first place in the AFC east division.

Good Luck Brett the Jet!

This Week's Riddle

A gray flower with no pattern to bloom,
as likely at sunrise as at night as at noon.
When the bulb's grown and thoroughly drowned,
the whole thing shatters and the plant crashes down.

Take the test

I copied this one from my sister's blog. She gets better mileage then me, but then again, her body make/model is ten years younger then mine! Click on the picture and take the brief test and see your results.

27.5 miles per gallon

Created by The Car Connection

Some recent random pictures never published before....

Didn't have anything special to post, so here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!

Celebrating E and J's birthdays.



We went to a couple of 5th grade football games. E was chosen to sing the National Anthem at the homecoming game. Here she is with Kathy marching out onto the field with the color guard.

Right after the performance, she did a great job.


Is J dreaming of playing on the gridiron someday?

Niece K chilling on the side lines


E and her friend


Niece E played on her school's 5th grade volleyball team this fall. The girls were pretty new at it but tried really hard and had a lot of heart. E improved from not being able to make a serve to making them consistently.



Dad, Mom, myself and Kathy at the 50th anniversary dinner for my Dad's army club.

Today's Riddle

What is it that is deaf, dumb and blind and always tells the truth?