I can't believe I never deleted this. Amazing how open one used to be before blogging turned into microblogging...

I'm amused that I stumbled upon here exactly one year to the day that I last posted. I figured that was worth posting for '09.

Cheers!

I blog almost exclusively at

http://www.theatreaficionado.blogspot.com

What the hell kind of a name is Midge? Come on, just think about it. Say it a few times if need be. See? What...?

I got nothing

So I was promoted at work due to extenuating circumstances and am now a full-time head cashier. Weird.

Just saw Flags of Our Fathers this evening. It was yet another artistic triumph for Eastwood. First time making a film of this size, but still managed to keep the focus reigned and avoid Spielberg-esque sentimentality. The closest film I can relate this to would be Saving Private Ryan, but I find this was better because a. the story was based on ( Read more... )

Another film recommendation: The Departed. One of the best movies of the year.

Rejoice ye minions! Papa finally got a job! I'm a slave to corporate America. Yeah, ain't life exciting ( Read more... )

Drop whatever it is you are doing and go see "Little Miss Sunshine" as quickly as you possibly can. Trust me.

So they are greenlighting the film adaptation of Sweeney Todd. It's going to star Johnny Depp, whose singing experience has yet to be determined, and directed by Tim Burton. Well, at least it will be dark. There has been no further comment on casting in any of the roles, so it remains to be seen who will be joining him on this venture. I'm curious ( Read more... )