Siri vs Scotland
Random fortune….
Tuned in to the Grammy’s in hopes of catching something memorable… turned out to be a snooze fest
Accepted
Squeezed in a viewing of Accepted, while it was on Comedy Central this morning. Not sure how I haven’t gone out of my way to actually own this movie. I’ve seen it enough times to warrant the purchase of it. It also continues to make me laugh despite knowing every punchline…
Movie 42/365
Brushin’ the teeth before bed… Lite-Brite lamp may possibly be one of my most treasured possessions.
Four Lions
Got around to finally watching Four Lions last night… a movie (comedy) about 4 Muslim men who have decided to become suicide bombers.
The film is a little slow at parts and I found myself not really relating to the subject matter in any way and found few laughs all the way through.
My guess is that if someone made a satirical movie about the Mexican drug war - I would find it funny and Brits would be left scratching their head.
Courageous movie nonetheless tho’
Movie 41/365
Finally made it out to CBQ, just north of San Antonio… the place is owned by a local radio guy who works for a classic rock radio station.
The place has lots of rock memorabilia and they make specialty burgers, bbq and steak sammiches.
I had one called the Selma Speed Trap, which consisted of an 8oz ground patty, chicken fried bacon and a fried egg.
The Way of the Gun
If you’re a guy and it’s been years since you’ve seen a great “guy movie” - do yourself a favor and watch “The Way of the Gun”.
The movie is a “kidnap” or “heist” film of sorts… Benicio del Toro and Ryan Phillippe kidnap Juliette Lewis who is the surrogate mother of a rich married couple.
The film turns into a 2 hour long stand off of sorts… and it kinda plays out like a modern western. Dialogue is kinda sparse but not in a bad way.
Movie 40/365
The Grifters
Of all the John Cusack films out there… the Grifters is one of the hardest ones for me to get through for some reason…
I’m not exactly sure why that is… some of my favorite movies revolve around con artists. It also features an amazing nude scene with Annette Bening.
I think it has a lot to do with Anjelica Houston contribution to the movie. This is my 2nd viewing of it in my lifetime and likely my last.
Movie 39/365
If there’s one thing I wish my cat would do… it would have to be his inability to reciprocate a kiss.
He’ll signal to me all the time to lean in for a smooch. He’ll get really close and then he’ll pull away as I lean into thin air….