Friday, June 24, 2011
1929/1930 All Quiet on the Western Front
Honestly.... I couldn't finish it. I think I may have been having an ADD moment and it was just... well... too quiet. So I turned it off and watched Ghostbusters instead.
All Quiet on the Western Front 1930
Netflix: Teenage German soldiers pass from idealism to despair in this poignant, Oscar-winning depiction of survival on the front lines, adapted from an anti-war novel by Erich Maria Remarque and banned in a number of countries during wartime. Awarded Best Picture in 1930, the film has lost little of its original impact, with brutal imagery and a peaceful message that also earned director Lewis Milestone an Academy Award for Best Director.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
A Day In The Life...
I have seen several of my fellow bloggers doing this, and even though I know nobody really cares what I do in my day to day life, I have decided to join in because I have nothing else to blog about.... and because I know my only reader, Glenn, will LOVE this ;) ... so here goes.
*note: this is not my typical day, but rather, a lazy day off of work
5:53 Jumped out of bed... then realized what time it was and went back to sleep. It's my day off, no need to be awake.
9:02 Woke up for real. Let the dog out...and back in, brushed my teeth and grabbed some caffeine.
9:15 Turned on Season 9 of Smallvile... about half way through now, logged into Facebook, and went through the morning routine of texts with a friend.
9:51 Got on Craigslist to look for a dishwasher...
11:14 Found dishwasher and set up time to look at and possibly buy said dishwasher.
11:25 Started Laundry, pissed off some ants with a mound destroyer, dropped netflix movies in the mailbox.
11:47 Made and devoured lunch
12:10 Switched over laundry, continued watching Smallville while wasting time on Facebook and more texting with a friend.
12:50 Looked through my favorite cook book (it's no longer being printed but you can buy it on Amazon) for an idea for dinner... and then realized how much it sucks cooking for one... I guess it will just be sloppy joes or hot dogs again...
1:15 got clothes out of the dryer and put clean wet clothes in the dryer, folded and hung up said dry clothes...and grabbed a RedBull
1:40 Completed season 9 of Smallville, made a Father's Day card... I haven't made a card in a while so I opted for simple, fast, and easy...
1:53 Put ticket stubs from recent events in my keepsake book. Tried, again, to teach my dog to sit... but he's dumb so we just ended up playing, then I laughed as he chased the cats.
2:15 Wondered why I hadn't heard the buzzer on the dryer (hasn't it been a couple hours?), and when I went to the garage, realized I hadn't STARTED the dryer... oops
2:17 Browsed more on Facebook, checked out the local Breaking News... it's been a busy day in Houston. High speed chase, 2 women robbed a Walmart (I don't know why... but I guess Walmart is busy and has lots of cash in the registers), and new DNA evidence was linked to cold cases from the 90s. Oh and then there was that thing about the manhunt for an escaped prisoner... No big deal...
2:50 Spent some time thinking about what it will actually be like to have a dishwasher... it's been SO long. Turned on the actual television and was reminded why I don't watch TV.
3:05 Reverted to the DVD collection and decided on X-Men. Texted some more with friends about current and future happenings.
3:15 Heard the buzzer for the dryer!!! Folded and put away dry towels. And of course I had to stop and smell them first... I love my fabric softener!
3:51 Thought about doing dishes and then remembered I might be getting a dishwasher tonight and I might need something to test it out on.
5:26 Left to look at dishwasher...
6:23 Arrived home with dishwasher for less than asking price. But I will not be installing it tonight. First things first I guess... :(
6:45 Started raking more pine needles, breaking up limbs and cleaning up backyard before trash goes out
8:33 Came in from yard work
And now I'm sweaty and need to shower and eat dinner... so this is where I will be ending the post, because after I shower and eat I will be doing NOTHING else except watching TV and wasting more time on Facebook
Have a lovely evening and thank you for reading.
*note: this is not my typical day, but rather, a lazy day off of work
5:53 Jumped out of bed... then realized what time it was and went back to sleep. It's my day off, no need to be awake.
9:02 Woke up for real. Let the dog out...and back in, brushed my teeth and grabbed some caffeine.
9:15 Turned on Season 9 of Smallvile... about half way through now, logged into Facebook, and went through the morning routine of texts with a friend.
9:51 Got on Craigslist to look for a dishwasher...
11:14 Found dishwasher and set up time to look at and possibly buy said dishwasher.
11:25 Started Laundry, pissed off some ants with a mound destroyer, dropped netflix movies in the mailbox.
11:47 Made and devoured lunch
12:10 Switched over laundry, continued watching Smallville while wasting time on Facebook and more texting with a friend.
12:50 Looked through my favorite cook book (it's no longer being printed but you can buy it on Amazon) for an idea for dinner... and then realized how much it sucks cooking for one... I guess it will just be sloppy joes or hot dogs again...
1:15 got clothes out of the dryer and put clean wet clothes in the dryer, folded and hung up said dry clothes...and grabbed a RedBull
1:40 Completed season 9 of Smallville, made a Father's Day card... I haven't made a card in a while so I opted for simple, fast, and easy...
1:53 Put ticket stubs from recent events in my keepsake book. Tried, again, to teach my dog to sit... but he's dumb so we just ended up playing, then I laughed as he chased the cats.
2:15 Wondered why I hadn't heard the buzzer on the dryer (hasn't it been a couple hours?), and when I went to the garage, realized I hadn't STARTED the dryer... oops
2:17 Browsed more on Facebook, checked out the local Breaking News... it's been a busy day in Houston. High speed chase, 2 women robbed a Walmart (I don't know why... but I guess Walmart is busy and has lots of cash in the registers), and new DNA evidence was linked to cold cases from the 90s. Oh and then there was that thing about the manhunt for an escaped prisoner... No big deal...
2:50 Spent some time thinking about what it will actually be like to have a dishwasher... it's been SO long. Turned on the actual television and was reminded why I don't watch TV.
3:05 Reverted to the DVD collection and decided on X-Men. Texted some more with friends about current and future happenings.
3:15 Heard the buzzer for the dryer!!! Folded and put away dry towels. And of course I had to stop and smell them first... I love my fabric softener!
3:51 Thought about doing dishes and then remembered I might be getting a dishwasher tonight and I might need something to test it out on.
5:26 Left to look at dishwasher...
6:23 Arrived home with dishwasher for less than asking price. But I will not be installing it tonight. First things first I guess... :(
6:45 Started raking more pine needles, breaking up limbs and cleaning up backyard before trash goes out
8:33 Came in from yard work
And now I'm sweaty and need to shower and eat dinner... so this is where I will be ending the post, because after I shower and eat I will be doing NOTHING else except watching TV and wasting more time on Facebook
Have a lovely evening and thank you for reading.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Cashew Chicken
I made this a couple of months ago in trade for lawn services :)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 teaspoons chicken flavor instant bouillon or 2 chicken flavor bouillon cubes
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, slices (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup cashews
Hot cooked rice
In small saucepan, dissolve bouillon in water. Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger; stir into bouillon mixture. In large skillet, brown chicken in olive oil. Add bouillon mixture; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add mushrooms, onions, green pepper and water chestnuts; simmer uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with rice. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cashews.
Refrigerate leftovers
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 teaspoons chicken flavor instant bouillon or 2 chicken flavor bouillon cubes
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, slices (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup cashews
Hot cooked rice
In small saucepan, dissolve bouillon in water. Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger; stir into bouillon mixture. In large skillet, brown chicken in olive oil. Add bouillon mixture; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add mushrooms, onions, green pepper and water chestnuts; simmer uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with rice. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cashews.
Refrigerate leftovers
Yields 4 servings
1928/1929: The Broadway Melody
Well I love musicals, so I knew I would enjoy this one.
Favorite Line: These guys aren't paying $5 to look at your face. This is BROADWAY!
Favorite Line: These guys aren't paying $5 to look at your face. This is BROADWAY!
The Broadway Melody 1929
NR
Netflix: You'll be tappin' your toes to this early talkie musical (the first musical to win the Best Picture Oscar) that's filled with great tunes by the songwriting team of Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown. Bessie Love and Anita Page are stage-struck sisters who both vie for the affections of song-and-dance man Charles King, with tragic results. Songs include "You Were Meant for Me" and "The Wedding of the Painted Doll." Harry Beaumont directs.
Also Nominated: Alibi, The Hollywood Revue, In Old Arizona, The Patriot
Easy Chocolate Truffles
I make these every year for Christmas and often times Valentine's Day and whatever other occasion... They are deliciously mouthwatering and perfect for gifts.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 packages (12 ounces) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 Cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Ground nuts, unsweetened cocoa and angel flake coconut, toasted
MELT chocolate in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes until almost melted, stirring after each minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
BEAT cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in nuts, cocoa or coconut. Store in refrigerator.
Yields 5 dozen
Ingredients:
1 1/2 packages (12 ounces) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 Cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Ground nuts, unsweetened cocoa and angel flake coconut, toasted
MELT chocolate in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes until almost melted, stirring after each minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
BEAT cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in nuts, cocoa or coconut. Store in refrigerator.
Yields 5 dozen
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Best Buttercream Icing
The Best (and very easy) Buttercream Icing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.
Yeilds: 2 1/2 cups
The Customer Is Always Right... Except When They Are Wrong...
Customer: I have a cake to pick up
Me: Sure, What is the name on the order
Customer: Insert name here
Me: (looks for order and can't find it) Could it be under a different name?
Customer: NO! I called here yesterday and placed the order!!! HOW COULD YOU LOSE MY ORDER?!?
Me: Well sometimes people confuse the stores because there are 3 of us within 3 miles. Let me call the oth...
Customer cuts me off: WHY THE HELL WOULD I ORDER IT FROM ANOTHER KROGER?!? THIS IS THE ONLY STORE I SHOP AT!!!
Me: It just happens sometimes ma'am. I'm going to call the other store just to check.
Customer: Whatever. I called THIS store.
At this point the customer gets on the phone and starts yelling at... whoever she is talking to... about how we screwed up and lost her order and how stupid we are... but in not so nice language.
I, meanwhile, get on the phone and call the store down the road...
Guess where her cake is?
Yep.
Me: Ma'am your cake is at the store right down the road. 2 1/2 miles on the right.
Customer: NO! I ordered my cake HERE!
Really???
Now I'm speechless and had to just walk away.
I really was just thinking... Yes. You ordered your cake here but I didn't feel like making it so I called them and had them do it.
Really?
Sunday, June 12, 2011
1927/1928: Wings
Prior to watching this film, the only silent films I had seen were City Lights, The Gold Rush and Phantom of the Opera. Charlie Chaplin and Phantom... so yeah... It was different for me, but entertaining.
Wings 1927
NR
Netflix: Wings tells the story of two men (Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen) in love with the same woman (Clara Bow). Their rivalry grows into a wary friendship once they become fellow fighter pilots in World War I. Director William A. Wellman had the full cooperation of the U.S. War Department, which allowed him to film spectacular aerial dogfight scenes. Gary Cooper appears as a veteran pilot.
Also Nominated: The Racket, Seventh Heaven
Saturday, June 11, 2011
100 Movies
Okay guys... I still need 19 movies. Apparently there are 100 hidden movie titles in this picture. You can click on the picture to enlarge it. I have only found 81. If you scroll down you can see the list of what I have found...
And if someone could help me...
What's the bird with the white and red thing?
What's the old man with the bottle?
What's the green eye by the clock?
What's on the table behind the submarine and battleship?
What's the blue (looks like hiking gear) behind the couch?
What's the lady in white behind the pole?
What's the guy behind Daredevil?
What are the legs beside Daredevil?
What's the Bull with "66" in red?
What's the guy playing soccer? Shaolin Soccer?
Enjoy!!
And if someone could help me...
What's the bird with the white and red thing?
What's the old man with the bottle?
What's the green eye by the clock?
What's on the table behind the submarine and battleship?
What's the blue (looks like hiking gear) behind the couch?
What's the lady in white behind the pole?
What's the guy behind Daredevil?
What are the legs beside Daredevil?
What's the Bull with "66" in red?
What's the guy playing soccer? Shaolin Soccer?
Enjoy!!
- “O”
- 3 Kings
- 3000 Miles to Graceland
- 8 ½
- 8mile
- A Fish Called Wonda
- A Good Year
- A Streetcar Named Desire
- American Beauty
- Bananas
- Batman
- Battleship Potemkin
- Bowling for Columbine
- Brick
- Bulletproof Monk
- Cars
- Cat in the Hat
- Cheaper by the Dozen
- Clockwork Orange
- Coffee and Cigarettes
- Daredevil
- Duck Soup
- Elizabeth
- Eraser
- Fat Albert
- Go
- Grease
- Green Mile
- Green Street
- Guess Who
- Hairspray
- Happy Feet
- Hard Candy
- Heman
- Honey
- Interview With the Vampire
- Iron Eagle
- Leprachan
- Meatballs
- Mexican
- Mickey Blue Eyes
- Million Dollar Baby
- Monster
- Nine Queens
- One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
- Pan's Labyrinth
- Philadelphia
- Red Hill
- Rise of the Cobra
- Rocky
- Runaway Bride
- Saturn
- Scoop
- Scream
- Shadow of a Doubt
- Sideways
- Stingray
- Sunset Blvd.
- Thank You For Smoking
- The Deer Hunter
- The Devil in a Blue Dress
- The Game
- The Gift
- The Guardian
- The Hitchhiker
- The Hustler
- The Piano
- The Postman
- The Red Violin
- The Rock
- The Running Man
- The Saint
- The Van
- Tuxedo
- Whale Rider
- White Chicks
- White Oleander
- Wimbledon
- Without a Paddle
- Wolf
- Yellow Submarine
And the award for Best Picture goes to...
Well, I guess I really don't have much to talk about now that the 30 day movie challenge is over, and yet another reason why I haven't started a blog until recently. But I made a bucket list when I was 19 because I never have motivation to actually complete anything.
One of the things on that list is to watch every movie that has ever won an Academy Award for Best Picture. And since I'm a movie freak and am trying to find new movies that I haven't seen yet, I have decided to finally start this project. Many of them I have seen already but it will be good to have a refresher. If possible I will go in order, starting with the first.
I'm sure I won't be watching one everyday but I will at least have something to hold me accountable to actually compete the list, even though no one really reads this...
One of the things on that list is to watch every movie that has ever won an Academy Award for Best Picture. And since I'm a movie freak and am trying to find new movies that I haven't seen yet, I have decided to finally start this project. Many of them I have seen already but it will be good to have a refresher. If possible I will go in order, starting with the first.
I'm sure I won't be watching one everyday but I will at least have something to hold me accountable to actually compete the list, even though no one really reads this...
- 2010 - "The King's Speech"
- 2009 - "The Hurt Locker"
- 2008 - "Slumdog Millionaire"
- 2007 - "No Country for Old Men"
- 2006 - "The Departed"
- 2005 - "Crash"
- 2004 - "Million Dollar Baby"
- 2003 - "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"
- 2002 - "Chicago"
- 2001 - "A Beautiful Mind"
- 2000 - "Gladiator"
- 1999 - "American Beauty"
- 1998 - "Shakespeare in Love"
- 1997 - "Titanic"
- 1996 - "The English Patient"
- 1995 - "Braveheart"
- 1994 - "Forrest Gump"
- 1993 - "Schindler’s List"
- 1992 - "Unforgiven"
- 1991 - "The Silence of the Lambs"
- 1990 - "Dances With Wolves"
- 1989 - "Driving Miss Daisy"
- 1988 - "Rain Man"
- 1987 - "The Last Emperor"
- 1986 - "Platoon"
- 1985 - "Out of Africa"
- 1984 - "Amadeus"
- 1983 - "Terms of Endearment"
- 1982 - "Gandhi"
- 1981 - "Chariots of Fire"
- 1980 - "Ordinary People"
- 1979 - "Kramer vs. Kramer"
- 1978 - "The Deer Hunter"
- 1977 - "Annie Hall"
- 1976 - "Rocky"
- 1975 - "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest"
- 1974 - "The Godfather Part II"
- 1973 - "The Sting"
- 1972 - "The Godfather"
- 1971 - "The French Connection"
- 1970 - "Patton"
- 1969 - "Midnight Cowboy"
- 1968 - "Oliver!"
- 1967 - "In the Heat of the Night"
- 1966 - "A Man for All Seasons"
- 1965 - "The Sound of Music"
- 1964 - "My Fair Lady"
- 1963 - "Tom Jones"
- 1962 - "Lawrence of Arabia"
- 1961 - "West Side Story"
- 1960 - "The Apartment"
- 1959 - "Ben-Hur"
- 1958 - "Gigi"
- 1957 - "The Bridge on the River Kwai"
- 1956 - "Around the World in 80 Days"
- 1955 - "Marty"
- 1954 - "On the Waterfront"
- 1953 - "From Here to Eternity"
- 1952 - "The Greatest Show on Earth"
- 1951 - "An American in Paris"
- 1950 - "All About Eve"
- 1949 - "All the Kings Men"
- 1948 - "Hamlet"
- 1947 - "Gentleman's Agreement"
- 1946 - "The Best Years of Our Lives"
- 1945 - "The Lost Weekend"
- 1944 - "Going My Way"
- 1943 - "Casablanca"
- 1942 - "Mrs. Miniver"
- 1941 - "How Green Was My Valley"
- 1940 - "Rebecca"
- 1939 - "Gone with the Wind"
- 1938 - "You Can't Take It with You"
- 1937 - "The Life of Emile Zola"
- 1936 - "The Great Ziegfeld"
- 1935 - "Mutiny on the Bounty"
- 1934 - "It Happened One Night"
- 1932/1933 - "Cavalcade"
- 1931/1932 - "Grand Hotel"
- 1930/1931 - "Cimarron"
- 1929/1930 - "All Quiet on the Western Front"
- 1928/1929 - "The Broadway Melody"
- 1927/1928 - "Wings"
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Day 30: Your favorite movie at this time last year...
First of all just let me say... WOOHOO! Challenge Complete! I have finally finished this damn thing.
So any who... Day 1 was my favorite movie... of all time... so I would think it would be the same. But if you are wanting to know what movie I watched over and over at this time last year, well... I was still hooked on Star Trek.
So any who... Day 1 was my favorite movie... of all time... so I would think it would be the same. But if you are wanting to know what movie I watched over and over at this time last year, well... I was still hooked on Star Trek.
I watched it at least a couple times a week for several months... I just couldn't get enough I guess. So yeah... there ya go.
Notable Mention: Boondock Saints II, Whip it, Sherlock Holmes
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Day 29: A movie from your childhood:
I know I should be thinking of some cartoon movie, but all I can think about right now is that trail of Reese's Pieces.
So I guess I will be going with E.T.
Yep. Great movie!
Notable Mentions: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Poltergeist, Short Circuit, *batteries not included
So I guess I will be going with E.T.
Yep. Great movie!
Notable Mentions: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Poltergeist, Short Circuit, *batteries not included
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Day 28: A movie that makes you feel guilty...
Well...
I guess that would have to be The Passion of the Christ...
Yeah. I think that would be the only one that made me feel guilty. Hmm.
I guess that would have to be The Passion of the Christ...
Yeah. I think that would be the only one that made me feel guilty. Hmm.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Day 27: A movie that made you wish you could act...
Wildthings! hahaha just kidding...
Uhhhh....
Pretty much every movie (that I like) makes me wish I could act. Although some movies make me wish I could act just so I could replace the horrible actresses that were casted and maybe the movie wouldn't suck so bad...
But the first one that pops in my head (and I'm really not sure why) is Romeo and Juliet.
The DiCaprio/Danes version.
I love the way Harold Perrineau played Mercucio. And of course Pete Postlewaite and John Leguizamo. Amazing.
I would like to play Diane Venora's part. She did an awesome job but I think it would be fun. She was crazy.
Actually, I would just love to be a part of a re-make done the way that one was done. Taking a classic play and love story and turning it into something very modern and bad ass...
And I loved that their 9mm said "sword" and "dagger". That was pretty sweet.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
another stupid poem...
I'm a poet in my sleep
Intellectual, Inspired, Charismatic
I travel undiscovered islands
smile politely
I swim on the backs
of whales - engulfed
in mysteries
Awake I'm dull
Incompetent, Lazy, but Charismatic
I stay home and watch TV
drift into darkness
where the fall morning's
haze can't reach me
In my sleep, dreams take over
great stories are written
about life
Love, Joy, Success
floating on a smoke puff
into the light of day
where my peace of mind
floats with the breeze
But awake my heart pounds nervously
wondering if anything
will come of this life
Love, Joy, Success?
Now wonder I feel incompetent
on the threshold of dawn
slipping into the chains of reality
Once again I'm dull
Intellectual, Inspired, Charismatic
I travel undiscovered islands
smile politely
I swim on the backs
of whales - engulfed
in mysteries
Awake I'm dull
Incompetent, Lazy, but Charismatic
I stay home and watch TV
drift into darkness
where the fall morning's
haze can't reach me
In my sleep, dreams take over
great stories are written
about life
Love, Joy, Success
floating on a smoke puff
into the light of day
where my peace of mind
floats with the breeze
But awake my heart pounds nervously
wondering if anything
will come of this life
Love, Joy, Success?
Now wonder I feel incompetent
on the threshold of dawn
slipping into the chains of reality
Once again I'm dull
Day 26: A movie with your favorite soundtrack
Easy... The Boat That Rocked. Great cast as well. And the US release Pirate Radio version has a slightly different Soundtrack...
Notable Mention: Forrest Gump
- Stay With Me Baby - Duffy
- All Day And All Of The Night - The Kinks
- Elenore - The Turtles
- Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band
- Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
- Wouldn't It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
- Ooo Baby Baby - Smokey Robinson
- This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
- Crimson And Clover - Tommy James & The Shondells
- Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck
- I Can See For Miles - The Who
- With A Girl Like You - The Troggs
- The Letter - The Box Tops
- I'm Alive - The Hollies
- Yesterday Man - Chris Andrews
- I've Been A Bad, Bad Boy - Paul Jones
- Silence Is Golden - The Tremeloes
- The End Of The World - Skeeter Davis
- Friday On My Mind - The Easybeats
- My Generation - The Who
- I Feel Free - Cream
- The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
- These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
- Cleo's Mood - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
- The Happening - The Supremes
- She'd Rather Be With Me - The Turtles
- 98.6 - The Bystanders
- Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
- Father And Son - Cat Stevens
- Nights In White Satin - The Moody Blues
- You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield
- Stay With Me (Baby) - Lorraine Ellison
- Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys
- This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - The Isley Brothers
- Let's Dance - David Bowie
Notable Mention: Forrest Gump
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Day 25: A movie that makes you laugh...
I have a ton of those... Weekend at Bernie's, Animal House, What About Bob, Caddyshack, Rushmoore, Shawn of the Dead, 40 Year Old Virgin...
Agghhh... Kelly Clarkson!!!!
But for the sake of the blog I will have to go with Groundhog Day... just because.
Agghhh... Kelly Clarkson!!!!
But for the sake of the blog I will have to go with Groundhog Day... just because.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Day 24: A movie that makes you think of funerals and/or dying
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Day 23: A movie that makes you think of weddings and/or getting married...
Well obviously that would be Wedding Crashers...
and I'm really too tired to give a story a description but if you haven't seen it... add it to Netflix...
The Wedding Singer popped into my head at the same time as well...
and I'm really too tired to give a story a description but if you haven't seen it... add it to Netflix...
The Wedding Singer popped into my head at the same time as well...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Bombdiggity
Ok. First of all just let me say... if you use this word, I don't care how old you are, please stop.
I'm not sure how this came to be, but there are too many elderly people attempting to use urban slang, and this seems to be the one I hear quite often. It was never a good word to begin with and will never be. It makes me shiver every time I hear it.
My mother is one of those guilty of using it (along with saying that something is "da bomb") and I really just want to cry. I thought I taught her better. Do you remember the commercials with Smokey the Bear and "only YOU can prevent forest fires". Well, only YOU can prevent the use of urban slang from 50+ year old white women trying to be cool while going though 'the big change'. Seriously. This is not okay.
There is a woman at my work... we have named her Eviline...
Eviline is a mid- to late-fifty's white woman. She has more than a few psychological problems, but today she was rather irritating. She told me today, on three occasions, that my cakes were "the bomb" or "bombdiggity". She also asked a fellow employ if she had seen the new Tyler Perry movie yet. Perhaps that is where she is learning this language. I'm not sure because I have failed to see any of those films.
I spent the entire rest of the day, along with my department head, attempting to speak in only urban slang just to prove to the rest of the employees how absolutely ridiculous it sounds... but we failed. We are obviously not very well educated in the matter. I know that I have several flaws in the way I speak... I'm from Texas. And I begin a lot of sentences with "so" or "okay". It's a bad habit I have picked up. But I recognize it and am willing to work on it.
But my main concern is for the mothers and grandmothers out there, who are trying to appeal to their nieces or grandkids or children, and only end up making a fool of themselves. I'm not trying to be rude. I'm only trying to help. So PLEASE... help me. Help me put an end to this. If you or someone you know suffers from urban slang syndrome, get them the help they need. Approach them with love. Be caring and supportive. But let them know the dangers.
And remember... only YOU can prevent the use of urban slang from 50+ year old white women trying to be cool while going though 'the big change'.
Day 22: A movie that you watch when you are sad:
I'm just going to start making tings up because this doesn't make since to me. I don't know. Maybe there is somebody out there who has a movie that they pop in that is designated for a certain mood... but not me.
So. A movie for when I am sad. Sin City.
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