'NOTHER CHECK IN
Not much going on here in somewhat sunny NorCal. The weather has been very different lately. We actually had rain last week which was wonderful. This is the start of dry season. I must have slept through rainy season cuz I never saw it. Today is a beautiful cloudy day. Reminds me of home. I'm actually glad I'm off today.
I saw two more free movies this week. You know, the price of living may be higher here in S-valley, but I've never had the opportunity to do so many free things. The first was Dan in Real Life, starring Steve Carell and Juliette Binoche. It's the story of a widower (Carell) who meets a wonderful woman while on holiday with his family, only to find out that she is his brother's new girlfriend. This is a wonderful story written and directed by Peter Hedges who wrote About a Boy, a movie I absolutely LOVE. Remember this title because this movie should be seen.
The second was Rob Zombie's remake of the classic Halloween. Normally I am very leery of remakes, especially when the original is so good. Case in point: I will NEVER watch the remake of Psycho, even though Mr. Viggo is in it. To remake the movie exactly except in color is asinine. If Hitch had wanted it in color, he would have done it that way. But I digress, this remake was quite good. There were a couple good jumps and I was happy to hear John Carpenter's original score used. I also enjoyed the added history of Michael Myers childhood. It was a great addition that enlightened a curious audience into his psyche and why he became what he did.
In keeping with the whole serial killer theme, I just finished reading Darkly Dreaming Dexter and watching the Showtime series made from it. They tell the story of a likable (yes, VERY likable) serial killer. If you're curious as to how that is, read the book or watch the show. As usual for me, I began reading the book first. And I'm so glad I did. The series is great, but it is completely different from the book. The book shows Dexter as colder and far more separated from society; whereas, understandably, the TV Dexter is much more in touch with people around him. I have to admit, I love 'em both, for different reasons. I just got the second Dexter novel and will be devouring it, too, I'm sure.
I have made my desire to step down from my position at work official. And just in time, I hope. Another lead position will be opening up and I'm hoping they'll recognize how well I will do if they give it to me. I really do want to stay there, just not where I am now. But it isn't up to me and I'm prepared to do what I have to do to take care of myself.
I started this blog by saying nothing much was going on. I had a lot to talk about for such a lot of nothing. Guess it was more than I thought. Hope your life is full of great movies, music, and books, too.
I saw two more free movies this week. You know, the price of living may be higher here in S-valley, but I've never had the opportunity to do so many free things. The first was Dan in Real Life, starring Steve Carell and Juliette Binoche. It's the story of a widower (Carell) who meets a wonderful woman while on holiday with his family, only to find out that she is his brother's new girlfriend. This is a wonderful story written and directed by Peter Hedges who wrote About a Boy, a movie I absolutely LOVE. Remember this title because this movie should be seen.
The second was Rob Zombie's remake of the classic Halloween. Normally I am very leery of remakes, especially when the original is so good. Case in point: I will NEVER watch the remake of Psycho, even though Mr. Viggo is in it. To remake the movie exactly except in color is asinine. If Hitch had wanted it in color, he would have done it that way. But I digress, this remake was quite good. There were a couple good jumps and I was happy to hear John Carpenter's original score used. I also enjoyed the added history of Michael Myers childhood. It was a great addition that enlightened a curious audience into his psyche and why he became what he did.
In keeping with the whole serial killer theme, I just finished reading Darkly Dreaming Dexter and watching the Showtime series made from it. They tell the story of a likable (yes, VERY likable) serial killer. If you're curious as to how that is, read the book or watch the show. As usual for me, I began reading the book first. And I'm so glad I did. The series is great, but it is completely different from the book. The book shows Dexter as colder and far more separated from society; whereas, understandably, the TV Dexter is much more in touch with people around him. I have to admit, I love 'em both, for different reasons. I just got the second Dexter novel and will be devouring it, too, I'm sure.
I have made my desire to step down from my position at work official. And just in time, I hope. Another lead position will be opening up and I'm hoping they'll recognize how well I will do if they give it to me. I really do want to stay there, just not where I am now. But it isn't up to me and I'm prepared to do what I have to do to take care of myself.
I started this blog by saying nothing much was going on. I had a lot to talk about for such a lot of nothing. Guess it was more than I thought. Hope your life is full of great movies, music, and books, too.
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