Category Archives: Movies

Let’s go to the movies

Here I sit, staring at a blank post, trying to think of something to say. Preferably something witty and intelligent, something like “Oy with the poodles already!”1 but not that. Dave’s much anticipated Movie Marathon was a few weeks back, … Continue reading

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Randomosity!

1. On Friday, I came home from work early in the day with what would become a two-day migraine, which are as rare as hen’s teeth for me. Usually, the last a few hours, and then they go away. This … Continue reading

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24 Hour Movie People

I’m at Dave’s place, and we’re spending the next 24 hours watching movies. If anyone is interested in the goings on, Jorge is does a stellar job of blogging it all. I expect there will be fun, frivolity, and, if … Continue reading

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NaNo 2008 Day 18: Credit where it’s due

Dave’s Movie Marathon was a total blast. He and his lovely wife Sarah were generous hosts and made everyone feel welcome. The only person I’d met before was Jorge so I was a little nervous going in, but I had … Continue reading

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Movies in 2004

This year was a banner year as far as going to see movies was concerned. In the past, I might go to one or two movies – tops. This year, I went nine – NINE! – times (that I remember). … Continue reading

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Addendum to Sunday’s post

Firstly, I keep forgetting that I’ve been seeing posters and previews for Flight of the Phoenix. It’s a remake of the 1965 version which starred a grizzled James Stewart and a youthful Richard “Dickie” Attenborough. Dennis Quaid looks nothing like … Continue reading

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An afternoon at the movies

Despite the snow (woo! Snow! I love snow!), Karen and I went to see Blade Trinity this afternoon. First things first – Ryan Reynolds? Smokin’. Just so you know. (Had he and Parker Posey – as a baddie – not … Continue reading

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A night at the movies

Last night, Karen, Karen’s friend Kris(tina), fellow-Dal-alumni-and-Sudbury-resident Lise and I went to see Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. It was okay – there were a few genuinely funny bits – like the fountain scene and the scene where she … Continue reading

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We’ve got a computer down! Oh wait, never mind…

Minor crisis yesterday. My computer wouldn’t boot up. It would turn on, make all the appropriate noises, and then… blank screen. It’s done this before, most notably after I moved up here. And once last weekend. It gets fixed through … Continue reading

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Farewell, Superman

Superman never made any money For saving the world from solomon grundy And sometimes I despair the world will never see Another man like him Crash Test Dummies, Superman’s Song We were making pancakes yesterday morning, listening to the CBC, … Continue reading

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