Golf, Music and Computers, etc.: November 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010

I've decided to not discuss gold & silver and the 'almighty' USD with anyone, unless I am asked. Most people are just not interested, so why bother. I am even trying to stop mentioning the new highs that silver and gold are reaching every few months, without being asked even to my beloved wife. I want to see if the general public (in my surroundings) will start to talk about these things. I want to see if my ultra-conservative relatives and friends start mentioning it first. I think, if so, then it may be time to take profits off of the table.

Movies Recently Watched (Ratings: 1 star = Sucks; 5 stars = Changed my life for a day)

Amelia ( * * * ) Interesting story; not oscar material IMO
Changeling ( * * * 1/2 ) Dramatic; worth the watch
I Love You, Man ( * * 1/2 ) Funny and enjoyable; not great
Eagle Eye ( * * ) So far-fetched it was laughable
Pineapple Express ( * * ) Deliriously stupid, but fast moving
Outsourced ( * * ) View from the other side
Tell No One (* * 1/2 ) Foreign film; full of suspense
Seven Pounds ( * * 1/2 ) Good Will Smith film in heroic role; uplifting for survivors
Revolutionary Road ( * * * ) Dark drama; a probable portrayal of real life in the 50's
The Soloist ( * * 1/2 ) Another true story; interesting enough
Black Book ( * * * ) Engaging drama despite sub-titles
Julie & Julia ( * * * 1/2 ) Meryl's portrayal pushed this up 1 star
Definitely, Maybe ( * * * ) Kinda like a chick flick; but I liked it
Body of Lies ( * * 1/2) Just ok. Similar to Syriana
Hotel for Dogs ( * * 1/2) Cute with a msg .. sort of .. for dog lovers ; it's Disney
Defiance ( * * * ) True story; we don't really know about harsh life
Paul Blart - Mall Cop ( * * 1/2) It's full of chuckles
Confessions of a Shopaholic ( * * 1/2) A bit better than 'Bride Wars' but not by much
Bride Wars ( * * ) Kinda funny
Gran Torino ( * * * * ) Vintage Clint; reminds me alot of my father-in-law
Reign Over Me ( * * * ) A serious Adam Sandler; he done good
The Tale of Despereaux ( * * 1/2 ) Ok, but not up to 'Ratatouille'
Baby Mama ( * * 1/2 ) Funny SNL movie
Frost/Nixon ( * * * * ) Intriguing and well done; will have to see the actual interviews now
He Just Isn't Into You ( * * 1/2 ) Fun to watch; glad we're not that age anymore
Doubt ( * * * * ) Pretty good .. hey, it's Meryl Streep
The Wrestler ( * * * * ) True to life and poignant
Nights in Rodanthe ( * * 1/2 ) Mediocre chick flick despite the cast
Bagboy ( * * ) Somewhat entertaining. Don't spend money to see it.
Beverly Hills Chihauhau ( * * 1/2 ) Stupid but entertaining after a couple of bottles of wine
Last Chance Harvey ( * * * ) Good story and good acting
Suburban Girl ( * * 1/2 ) Girl grows up in big city again
Big Nothing ( * * 1/2 ) Weird but funny
Gone Baby Gone (* * * ) Enjoyed this little known drama
Martian Child (* * * ) Heart-warming; most can relate to this in some way
The Dark Knight ( * * * ) Ledger's performance was stellar
Into the Wild (* * * 1/2 ) Irony at its best
Juno ( * * * * ) Warrants the oscars it received
The Other Boleyn Girl (* * * ) Highly predictable but well done
Copying Beethoven ( * * * ) Ed Harris fan; not too shabby
Burn After Reading (* * * ) Eclectic film, but interesting
Wanted (* * 1/2 ) Lots of action but just ok
Wall-E (* * 1/2 ) Not as good as I expected
The Leatherheads (* * 1/2 ) Light-hearted and fun
August Rush (* * * ) Pretty neat story; albeit, it seemed unfinished
Appaloosa (* * * 1/2) Good western
The Women (* * 1/2 ) I don't remember this, sorry. Have to ask my wife
Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (* * 1/2 ) Past its prime
Tropic Thunder (* * * ) Funny and stupid
Kung Fu Panda (* * 1/2) Ok for an adult toon
The Express (* * * ) Good movie about true story
Ghost Town (* * * ) Funnier than shit
Hancock ( * * *) Entertaining

Golf, Music and Computers, etc.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Tribute for Lucy

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