Elizabethtown

I know a lot of people didn't like this one. And I agree, it's definitely not as good as Cameron Crowe's better movies (Almost Famous, Say Anything), but it does have its moments. I enjoyed it.

There is a scene in Elizabethtown that moved me in the same way the Tiny Dancer scene did in Almost Famous. Although not to the same extent, and it comes just a little too late. It is the scene where Drew takes the road trip. Very well done, and it just made me happy. I just wish they didn't end it with a cliche.

I also was blindsided by the fact that the movie isn't really about the relationship between the two leads. The ads made it seem that way, but it's really about Drew finding his roots. So while I recommend it, realize that the love story is only about a third of the movie.
The flaming bird was a little too much.

And really....would anyone in their right mind name a shoe (or ANYTHING) Spasmotica? I don't think so.

A note to original Voicemailers...

When coming up with a creative voicemail, be sure it won't embarrass you when someone from the professional world calls you.

1) Something funny and original is good.

2) Talking in a breathy voice, acting like you're someone else and trying to titillate the caller is not good. In fact, it's annoying and it makes the caller question your sanity and intelligence. Among other things.


And yes, I know Voicemailers is not a real word.

Junebug

"God loves you just the way you are, but he loves you too much to let you stay that way."

Normally, if I were to hear this, I would laugh my ass off. Those of you who know me, know this to be true. It is just the kind of cheesy crap I make fun of. Yet, this time, it was so poignant. I felt a kind of heartbreak.

If Amy Adams doesn't win the Academy Award this year, the voters are on crack.

You might be a loser if.....

If you need your parents to order your transcripts (see also: fill out application, discuss fines, etc.), YOU DO NOT BELONG IN COLLEGE. This is especially evident when your father calls and you are IN THE ROOM!!!

If you are the parent in this case, it's time to cut the umbilical cord. Let them go.....they will be better for it.

Those who currently reside in third world countries are exempt.

Random Thoughts....

If Paris Gellar were a real person, she would be my dream girl. I would settle for Liza Weil, except she's an actress and would have nothing to do with me.

Sodexho and various people who work for that company are all whores. Look at the name. It's in there.
This does not apply to the following people:
1) Shannon's friend Marie. I'm fairly confident she's not a whore. Even if I did, I wouldn't say anything because I'm equally confident that both she or Shannon could kick my ass.
2) The girl at the register today who didn't charge me for my Feta Salsa.
3) The few people who decided (or forgot, or didn't know to) mark my Microwrap with the extra $0.59 to get Feta Salsa.
Everyone else is a whore, especially those people who give me insanely small portions on my microwrap or chicken burrito, essentially screwing me out of my money. Get it? Whores.

George W. Bush is a whore. This is not an actual random thought, but a calculated one. Nor is it an original thought. If required, evidence can be supplied to back it up.

The person who sued a hotel for $5 million because it had bed bugs needs to get a life.