Tuesday, May 26, 2009
My Life Has Gone To The Dog
My parents are on vacation this week. Since I am unemployed I am making a little extra cash by watching the family dog. Plus my sister won't do it, something about a long commute. I think she's just a slacker. Anyway I showed up on Saturday afternoon and found a note. It was addressed to me and Cassie (our dog). It listed tasks for the week. Water the tomatoes, mow the lawn and put out the trash. But it didn't say who should do what. Well last night I talked to my Dad and asked who should do what job. He said that Cassie's role was more supervisory in nature. Great, first I get laid-off, now I am being supervised by a creature who's main goal in life is to lick her paws and eat cat poo. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! Way to kick a guy while he's down. I am filing a grievance with my union...wait I don't have a union. Alright I'm joining a union then filing a grievance. I am positive my new union brothers and sisters won't stand for this. Long live House Watchers Local #13! But until then I think Cassie wants another biscuit and I think we are watching Lassie again. Yeah!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sometimes You Can Learn A Lot At A Picnic
Yesterday I attended what may be the most bizarre picnic ever. It was at my friend Ang's house. I definitely learned some things at that picnic. Here are the highlights as I saw them. I of course am your host, Jim?
The picnic started out slow as people arrived and brought in their contributions to stomach fulfillment. The radio was on and later on we heard our favorite DJ "Ron". We all sat down and enjoyed the fresh air. I volunteered to be first shift griller. I cooked up some hot dogs and burgers. Hopefully everyone is still well. After a while Kylene decided that we needed to have an icebreaker. I was nervous till the category was announced then I was...not sure what it was, probably a mix of things. Anyway the category was "Where did you buy the outfit you are wearing?" First of all I can say for myself I have never had an outfit or been concerned how my butt looks in certain clothing. It was here we decided you could only talk while holding the ladyball ball. This rule actually helped. This icebreaker did lead to one of the things I learned. I had a pair of shorts with the Air Force Seal on them. Kylene observed that I bought them at the Air Force. That's right you can find the Air Force between Sears and the Auntie Annes kiosk. Anyway we finished that icebreaker, thankfully. We had a long discussion on what day it actually was, that never came to a conclusion. Another lesson I learned is that Konrad likes to share, good for you. We then had another icebreaker (thanks a lot Greg). This one though we guys could actually participate in. It consisted of 4 Qs: name, nickname, recent success and hot button topic. We made it through that one and then chose a physical challenge (thanks Double Dare). I brought out Snakes and Ladders and it was enjoyed by all. While playing this game however, let's say the comments got a little adult and leave it at that. Also the last game was called on account of rain. But before we moved inside I learned some disturbing lessons and became very grateful for the good neighbors I have. One of Ang's neighbors has cats at least one of them is named Oscar. I pray for Oscar now. This woman who is quite older than I came out of her house carrying a cat and then tied it to a tree. This while strange was trumped by what came next. This woman returned to her house and then came back out pushing a stroller. What was in the stroller? A baby NO, A FREAKIN CAT! Are you kidding me! I may be a little off but seriously c'mon. Then she rolled up to the cat tied to a tree put it on a leash and took them for a roll and walk respectively. It was nice that she color coordinated her hat and the stroller, both pink. Wow. Anyway eventually she returned home, but then lost Oscar. If you want my opinion that cat saw daylight, ran down to Rt 30 and hitched himself a ride to Canada. I don't like cats but no animal should be put through that. Where were we, oh yeah rain. So with rain on the way we moved the party inside and decided to play Chicken Foot. Yup now we learn some real lessons.
1) The funniest jokes are told by "Those Comedy Guys"; they are hysterical.
2) Firehouse had a lot more songs than I remember, I mean A LOT more. Hopefully Kylene isn't still waiting.
3) Kacie has very poor depth perception. That table really is that close.
4) Bubba has bladder issues that adult diapers can't control.
5) Kylene once had a tryout on American Idol, let's just say she didn't get past first day.
6) Bubba is asexual; you don't want to know.
7) If you get a friend request from Kylene you only have till Noon to reply. We don't know why.
8) Bubba sleeps on the top bunk and I sleep with an umbrella.
9) People sometimes don't like Kylene at first. I know that's just SHOCKING!
10) The smell of urine may or may not be affected by eating celery. I bet we could get a government grant for a study but do we really want to. Hey I'm not checking, that's a little gross.
11) Some people could be diagnosed with SFS or Swirling Frog Syndrome. Have you ever know someone that will randomly say random or inappropriate things well I now know the reason why, PHD & DR of Weird Stuff Bubba explained it. Picture their brain as a swirling mass of information tidbits. In the middle of the swirl sits a cross-eyed frog who randomly sticks out his tongue and grabs a piece of info and sends it to the mouth. There may be no known cure, but they are interesting people to have at a party.
We eventually finished the game and called it a night. I think we set a record for the number of times the phrase "I have to go pee or I will pee my pants" was said. I think we can all be proud of that.
So to Kim, Konrad, Dave, Amiee, Kylene, Kacie, Alex (Happy Belated Birthday), Tracy, Greg, Bubba, Ang and Ang's neighbor I say thanks and Happy Memorial Day.
PS I found this on the Internet. So yes there is a market for them. justpetstrollers.com.
The picnic started out slow as people arrived and brought in their contributions to stomach fulfillment. The radio was on and later on we heard our favorite DJ "Ron". We all sat down and enjoyed the fresh air. I volunteered to be first shift griller. I cooked up some hot dogs and burgers. Hopefully everyone is still well. After a while Kylene decided that we needed to have an icebreaker. I was nervous till the category was announced then I was...not sure what it was, probably a mix of things. Anyway the category was "Where did you buy the outfit you are wearing?" First of all I can say for myself I have never had an outfit or been concerned how my butt looks in certain clothing. It was here we decided you could only talk while holding the ladyball ball. This rule actually helped. This icebreaker did lead to one of the things I learned. I had a pair of shorts with the Air Force Seal on them. Kylene observed that I bought them at the Air Force. That's right you can find the Air Force between Sears and the Auntie Annes kiosk. Anyway we finished that icebreaker, thankfully. We had a long discussion on what day it actually was, that never came to a conclusion. Another lesson I learned is that Konrad likes to share, good for you. We then had another icebreaker (thanks a lot Greg). This one though we guys could actually participate in. It consisted of 4 Qs: name, nickname, recent success and hot button topic. We made it through that one and then chose a physical challenge (thanks Double Dare). I brought out Snakes and Ladders and it was enjoyed by all. While playing this game however, let's say the comments got a little adult and leave it at that. Also the last game was called on account of rain. But before we moved inside I learned some disturbing lessons and became very grateful for the good neighbors I have. One of Ang's neighbors has cats at least one of them is named Oscar. I pray for Oscar now. This woman who is quite older than I came out of her house carrying a cat and then tied it to a tree. This while strange was trumped by what came next. This woman returned to her house and then came back out pushing a stroller. What was in the stroller? A baby NO, A FREAKIN CAT! Are you kidding me! I may be a little off but seriously c'mon. Then she rolled up to the cat tied to a tree put it on a leash and took them for a roll and walk respectively. It was nice that she color coordinated her hat and the stroller, both pink. Wow. Anyway eventually she returned home, but then lost Oscar. If you want my opinion that cat saw daylight, ran down to Rt 30 and hitched himself a ride to Canada. I don't like cats but no animal should be put through that. Where were we, oh yeah rain. So with rain on the way we moved the party inside and decided to play Chicken Foot. Yup now we learn some real lessons.
1) The funniest jokes are told by "Those Comedy Guys"; they are hysterical.
2) Firehouse had a lot more songs than I remember, I mean A LOT more. Hopefully Kylene isn't still waiting.
3) Kacie has very poor depth perception. That table really is that close.
4) Bubba has bladder issues that adult diapers can't control.
5) Kylene once had a tryout on American Idol, let's just say she didn't get past first day.
6) Bubba is asexual; you don't want to know.
7) If you get a friend request from Kylene you only have till Noon to reply. We don't know why.
8) Bubba sleeps on the top bunk and I sleep with an umbrella.
9) People sometimes don't like Kylene at first. I know that's just SHOCKING!
10) The smell of urine may or may not be affected by eating celery. I bet we could get a government grant for a study but do we really want to. Hey I'm not checking, that's a little gross.
11) Some people could be diagnosed with SFS or Swirling Frog Syndrome. Have you ever know someone that will randomly say random or inappropriate things well I now know the reason why, PHD & DR of Weird Stuff Bubba explained it. Picture their brain as a swirling mass of information tidbits. In the middle of the swirl sits a cross-eyed frog who randomly sticks out his tongue and grabs a piece of info and sends it to the mouth. There may be no known cure, but they are interesting people to have at a party.
We eventually finished the game and called it a night. I think we set a record for the number of times the phrase "I have to go pee or I will pee my pants" was said. I think we can all be proud of that.
So to Kim, Konrad, Dave, Amiee, Kylene, Kacie, Alex (Happy Belated Birthday), Tracy, Greg, Bubba, Ang and Ang's neighbor I say thanks and Happy Memorial Day.
PS I found this on the Internet. So yes there is a market for them. justpetstrollers.com.
Patriotism In Film and Song
Unless you are completely clueless you know it is Memorial Day Weekend. I offer these 5 penguin rated movies with a focus on our military.
"The Great Escape", "Saving Pvt Ryan", "Pearl Harbor", "The Great Raid", "The Green Berets", "Air Force", "Memphis Belle", "U571", "Patton", Blackhawk Down", "The Devil's Brigade", "Saints and Soldiers", "The Wild Bunch" and "By Dawn's Early Light" to name a few.
Now having served in the military myself, sometimes you just have to laugh for that try these (also 5 penguins each). "Stripes", "Pentagon Wars" and "Military Intelligence and You".
So I say watch one of these this weekend. Heck watch em' all. I'll bring the popcorn.
And of course songwriters are not slackers for this topic. Listen to the words of songs like "God Bless the USA" and "The Great Defenders" by Lee Greenwood, "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue" by Toby Keith, "Somebody's Someone" by Lonestar, "Some Gave All" by Billy Ray Cyrus, "Have You Forgotten" and "I Just Came Back From a War" by Darryl Worley, "8th of November" by Big & Rich and of course "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key.
I just learned within the last couple of years an interesting fact about the song Taps. Taps for those who don't know is the tune played at military funerals. I didn't know that there are words to the tune. The story and lyrics can be found at my.homewithgod.com/lanell/TAPS.html.
"The Great Escape", "Saving Pvt Ryan", "Pearl Harbor", "The Great Raid", "The Green Berets", "Air Force", "Memphis Belle", "U571", "Patton", Blackhawk Down", "The Devil's Brigade", "Saints and Soldiers", "The Wild Bunch" and "By Dawn's Early Light" to name a few.
Now having served in the military myself, sometimes you just have to laugh for that try these (also 5 penguins each). "Stripes", "Pentagon Wars" and "Military Intelligence and You".
So I say watch one of these this weekend. Heck watch em' all. I'll bring the popcorn.
And of course songwriters are not slackers for this topic. Listen to the words of songs like "God Bless the USA" and "The Great Defenders" by Lee Greenwood, "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue" by Toby Keith, "Somebody's Someone" by Lonestar, "Some Gave All" by Billy Ray Cyrus, "Have You Forgotten" and "I Just Came Back From a War" by Darryl Worley, "8th of November" by Big & Rich and of course "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key.
I just learned within the last couple of years an interesting fact about the song Taps. Taps for those who don't know is the tune played at military funerals. I didn't know that there are words to the tune. The story and lyrics can be found at my.homewithgod.com/lanell/TAPS.html.
Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day. Hope you are having a hot dog, hamburger, chips, potato salad, cold beverage, parade, relaxing, spending time with friends, playing games day. I also hope, I mean I HOPE you are in your own way taking time to remember those who sacrificed so much to give you a day off. Memorial day is more than that 3 day weekend. Memorial day rings true to a lot of places from Gettysburg to the Ardennes ; from Normandy to Midway; from Vietnam to Korea: from the plains of the Dakotas in the Midwest to the desert of Afghanistan; from the waters around Cuba to the waters where the USS Arizona lays quiet; and to the many headstones in Arlington National Cemetery. You may agree or disagree with the wars and the politics that were involved. That is your right. However no mater what your political opinion is; the men and women of our armed forces past and present deserve your gratitude. I say they deserve it 365 days. But especially on days like Memorial Day and Veterans Day(Nov 11th). If you can't tell this is an important topic for me. My Dad was in the Navy. He served aboard a submarine during a little thing called the Cuban Missile Crisis. The US stared down the Russians and didn't blink. My Brother David also served in the Navy. He was stationed in the Philippines and worked in radio for the Far-East Network. I myself was drawn for a long time to military service. I enlisted in the Air Force, and after high school was off to boot camp. I was in Missile Maintenance, that's ICBMs. So a second generation of my family stared down the Russians. And in my opinion, this one we both won. Last but not least my Brother In Law Dave. Dave was in the Army, 82nd Airborne to be exact. Among other things he spent over a year in Afghanistan. And what about my Sister? Memorial Day is for families too. How much could you accomplish without your family backing you up? I know I would not have achieved so much.
So I say enjoy your picnics, parades, lounging with friends or just relaxing on the couch. But don't forget how much this holiday has cost and how much it is worth. Take a moment to remember our Veterans or even better thank them personally. If they are like me they will say they didn't serve for a thank you, but they will appreciate it a lot.
As for me I say THANK YOU to all those Submariners, Radio Operators, Missileers, the guys from the 82nd, all our families and all those Veterans who sacrificed so much with many paying the ultimate price. We are ALL in your debt.
So I say enjoy your picnics, parades, lounging with friends or just relaxing on the couch. But don't forget how much this holiday has cost and how much it is worth. Take a moment to remember our Veterans or even better thank them personally. If they are like me they will say they didn't serve for a thank you, but they will appreciate it a lot.
As for me I say THANK YOU to all those Submariners, Radio Operators, Missileers, the guys from the 82nd, all our families and all those Veterans who sacrificed so much with many paying the ultimate price. We are ALL in your debt.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Woody's Movie Review 23
This movie review is rated XL for whole lotta movies. No drum roll though.
Movie #1 The classic Mel Brooks "Blazing Saddles" starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder and Alax Karras. This is by far 5 penguins. How can you argue with the movie that rendered such quotes as "Telegram for Mongo", "What in the wide wide world of sports is going on here?!" and although not politically correct but still funny "Dock that chink a days pay for nappin on the job". This movie would probably be a lot shorter if they made it today.
Movie #2 "Breakdown" starring Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan and JT Walsh. Russell and Quinlan are traveling cross country when they have car trouble. What comes after that not even AAA could help fix. Walsh kidnaps Quinlan and it is up to Russell to find her. Although they may have been able to send a couple tow trucks after the last scene. 5 penguins.
Movie #3 One of my favorite Jim Carrey movies is "Bruce Almighty". Down on his luck Carrey meets God (played by Morgan Freeman) and gets his powers. Carrey then does go a little power crazy, but can any of us say we wouldn't. 5 Penguins.
Movie #4 "Flashpoint" stars Treat Williams and Kris Kristofferson. These two are underpaid border patrol officers who stumble on an old Jeep with a skeleton and almost 1 million dollars inside. Do they keep their jobs or run off to Mexico only time (about 90 min) will tell. 3 penguins.
Movie #5 "Miracle at St Anna" gets 3 penguins. It is a story of 4 American soldiers caught behind enemy lines in a Tuscan village. They stay there taking care of a little boy and waiting for contact from their unit. The moral of this film is "Revenge is a dish best served cold" or "It pays to have rich friends".
Movie #6 "Taking Chance" stars Kevin Bacon as a Marine officer who volunteers to escort the remains of another Marine back home. The deceased Marine was killed in combat. This is a true story. It is very heartwarming the treatment that Bacon receives on his journey. 5 penguins.
Movie #7 "Star Trek" Wow! Awesome! I don't consider myself a trekkie but this was a great movie. All of your favorite characters and catchphrases and a good story to boot. 5 penguins.
Movie #8 Last we have "X Men origins Wolverine" starring Hugh Jackman. Another home run and it is 2 for 2 for summer blockbusters. 5 penguins. This movie tells how Wolverine got his start and how he got his memory a little scrambled.
Movie #1 The classic Mel Brooks "Blazing Saddles" starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder and Alax Karras. This is by far 5 penguins. How can you argue with the movie that rendered such quotes as "Telegram for Mongo", "What in the wide wide world of sports is going on here?!" and although not politically correct but still funny "Dock that chink a days pay for nappin on the job". This movie would probably be a lot shorter if they made it today.
Movie #2 "Breakdown" starring Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan and JT Walsh. Russell and Quinlan are traveling cross country when they have car trouble. What comes after that not even AAA could help fix. Walsh kidnaps Quinlan and it is up to Russell to find her. Although they may have been able to send a couple tow trucks after the last scene. 5 penguins.
Movie #3 One of my favorite Jim Carrey movies is "Bruce Almighty". Down on his luck Carrey meets God (played by Morgan Freeman) and gets his powers. Carrey then does go a little power crazy, but can any of us say we wouldn't. 5 Penguins.
Movie #4 "Flashpoint" stars Treat Williams and Kris Kristofferson. These two are underpaid border patrol officers who stumble on an old Jeep with a skeleton and almost 1 million dollars inside. Do they keep their jobs or run off to Mexico only time (about 90 min) will tell. 3 penguins.
Movie #5 "Miracle at St Anna" gets 3 penguins. It is a story of 4 American soldiers caught behind enemy lines in a Tuscan village. They stay there taking care of a little boy and waiting for contact from their unit. The moral of this film is "Revenge is a dish best served cold" or "It pays to have rich friends".
Movie #6 "Taking Chance" stars Kevin Bacon as a Marine officer who volunteers to escort the remains of another Marine back home. The deceased Marine was killed in combat. This is a true story. It is very heartwarming the treatment that Bacon receives on his journey. 5 penguins.
Movie #7 "Star Trek" Wow! Awesome! I don't consider myself a trekkie but this was a great movie. All of your favorite characters and catchphrases and a good story to boot. 5 penguins.
Movie #8 Last we have "X Men origins Wolverine" starring Hugh Jackman. Another home run and it is 2 for 2 for summer blockbusters. 5 penguins. This movie tells how Wolverine got his start and how he got his memory a little scrambled.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Oh What A Dream
Recently I had an odd dream. So if you fancy yourself gifted in dream interpretation give this one a look-see. Here goes...
I am walking in downtown Lancaster
There is a band performing on stage
I am now singing lead for the band
We are performing a song I know but I can't remember it now
I start walking and meet some guy
We walk to a manufacturing plant
He says maybe I could get a job there
I disagree
He then clocks in at a power plant and offers me a job
I tell him that the body is like 90% water so I don't want to be near electricity
I walk off alone
I end up at the Lancaster brewing Company (side note I have never been there, OK on with the dream)
As I go in there is a man saying all sinners should follow him
I say we are all sinners
I go inside the Lancaster Brewing Company
It is real dark inside like they are closed
The hostess come up and takes me to a table
As she takes me to my table the lights we pass turn on
It appears she will seat me with two other people
She grabs utensils off their table and seats me at a booth
She tells me they are all out of Mailman Ale
I look over the menu
Then I discover a container of Nutter Butters on my table
I dump out the container
The guy at the next table starts to eat my cookies
I get upset but he convinces me it is OK
He tells me to order the Pizza Beer
Then I woke up
Yeah, I'm stumped as well. And now I have a craving for Mailman.
I am walking in downtown Lancaster
There is a band performing on stage
I am now singing lead for the band
We are performing a song I know but I can't remember it now
I start walking and meet some guy
We walk to a manufacturing plant
He says maybe I could get a job there
I disagree
He then clocks in at a power plant and offers me a job
I tell him that the body is like 90% water so I don't want to be near electricity
I walk off alone
I end up at the Lancaster brewing Company (side note I have never been there, OK on with the dream)
As I go in there is a man saying all sinners should follow him
I say we are all sinners
I go inside the Lancaster Brewing Company
It is real dark inside like they are closed
The hostess come up and takes me to a table
As she takes me to my table the lights we pass turn on
It appears she will seat me with two other people
She grabs utensils off their table and seats me at a booth
She tells me they are all out of Mailman Ale
I look over the menu
Then I discover a container of Nutter Butters on my table
I dump out the container
The guy at the next table starts to eat my cookies
I get upset but he convinces me it is OK
He tells me to order the Pizza Beer
Then I woke up
Yeah, I'm stumped as well. And now I have a craving for Mailman.
Team Names
Throughout history there have been many teams and therefore many team names. I believe the first sports contest was held back in 700 B.C. and it pitted the Knuckle-Draggers against their bitter rivals the Eat-You-In-One-Biters. Though they put up a valiant effort the KDs were massacred (literally). Since then many groups of people have gotten together with similar goals and sometimes snazzy matching uniforms and formed teams. Usually someone would say "Hey you guys, nice outfits and good goal organization. But what do you call yourselves." This would often spark heated debate that would last days or even seconds. Sometimes they would use local animal life as inspiration like the Nittany Lions of Penn State or the Florida Panthers. Sometimes entire people groups like the Minnesota Vikings. And sometimes politics even gets involved like the F&M Diplomats. There have also been names that no one is sure about. Seriously the LA Kings; Kings of what losing? Or the Tulsa Golden Hurricane c'mon a hurricane in Oklahoma? Or how about the Indiana Hoosier; what in the world is a Hoosier? Well our new trivia team name does not fit with those last three. It has purpose, it has meaning and it is just fun to say. We are GAWKY DOMINO! Now dear reader if you have made it this far I issue this challenge what does Gawky Domino mean? Why is that the team name for Ang, Kim and I? First correct answer gets a prize. Team members are ineligible. So try your best, I double dog dare you!
Picture Pages
Almost every week Ang, Kim and I go to play trivia at Cafe Chuckles on Sunday nights. We always have fun no matter which trivia guy is there (Yea Mike!). And most of the time the same things will happen.
First I will get served a Lager, mmmmm lager.
Then Ang will have some soup.
Then Kim will forget the extra question in round 2.
Then we will all forget the words to Picture Pages that old Bill Cosby show.
Then we will try to come up with a topic in case we come in 7th. That is the reward, you come in seventh and you pick a random topic for the following week.
Other things happen on a regular basis but I can't recall them now. I can however fix the third one. So here are lyrics from a bygone era, my youth.
Picture Pages, Picture Pages;
Time to get your Picture Pages;
Time to get your crayons and your pencils;
You can play with Picture Pages;
Fill your days with Picture Pages;
Till Bill Cosby does another Picture Page with you!
So be warned Cafe Chuckles, Mike the trivia guy, Kiersten our favorite bartender, Ang and Kim. Be warned because I will be practicing this week.
First I will get served a Lager, mmmmm lager.
Then Ang will have some soup.
Then Kim will forget the extra question in round 2.
Then we will all forget the words to Picture Pages that old Bill Cosby show.
Then we will try to come up with a topic in case we come in 7th. That is the reward, you come in seventh and you pick a random topic for the following week.
Other things happen on a regular basis but I can't recall them now. I can however fix the third one. So here are lyrics from a bygone era, my youth.
Picture Pages, Picture Pages;
Time to get your Picture Pages;
Time to get your crayons and your pencils;
You can play with Picture Pages;
Fill your days with Picture Pages;
Till Bill Cosby does another Picture Page with you!
So be warned Cafe Chuckles, Mike the trivia guy, Kiersten our favorite bartender, Ang and Kim. Be warned because I will be practicing this week.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Woody's Movie Review 22
Today we have a large batch thanks to free movies from the Lancaster Public Library and cheap movies at Kendig Square.
First is "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". I must say I was a little confused as to the point of it all throughout the entire movie. Maybe reading the book clears things up. There were a few funny parts but not enough 2 penguins.
Then there was "Drillbit Taylor" starring Owen Wilson. Wilson plays a mercenary for hire when three picked on 9th graders are being bullied and have no other choice. Exactly what I expected but hey it was free. 2 penguins.
Another trip to high school with "Friday Night Lights: season 1". Either they were playing it up for TV or there was a lot more drinking, drugs and sex going on in high school than I remember. I mean A LOT MORE! Of course my high school football team was more concerned about winning games than making it to state, thanks to our fine coach. 2 penguins, although I only got through disc 2 of 5.
Then we have "Be Kind Rewind" with jack Black and Mos Def. After an accident Jack becomes magnetized and erases all the VHS tapes at the rental store Mos works at. Their only hope is to recreate the missing movies for people. Interesting; 3 penguins.
Next is "Welcome to Mooseport" starring Gene Hackman and Ray Romano. Hackman is a former President of the US who is settling into retirement when he is asked to run for Mayor of Mooseport. Of course he must go up against Romano the local plumber. It definitely had me laughing and the round of golf they play is great. 4 penguins.
Also I saw "Into the Wild" a true story of a man who gives up everything to go to Alaska. Along the way he meets a lot of interesting characters and has quite an adventure. Even though it is largely speculation as to how he was living, it is a real good story. 3 penguins.
Lastly we have "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" starring Kevin James. I was surprised, usually they show all the funny parts in the trailers and there is nothing left in the movie. Not this time I found myself laughing quite a bit. James plays a Mall Cop trying to thwart a gang of robbers at the local mall and trying to win over the girl in the process. Does he defeat the bad guys and get the girl? I guess you'll have to see it yourself. 4 penguins.
First is "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". I must say I was a little confused as to the point of it all throughout the entire movie. Maybe reading the book clears things up. There were a few funny parts but not enough 2 penguins.
Then there was "Drillbit Taylor" starring Owen Wilson. Wilson plays a mercenary for hire when three picked on 9th graders are being bullied and have no other choice. Exactly what I expected but hey it was free. 2 penguins.
Another trip to high school with "Friday Night Lights: season 1". Either they were playing it up for TV or there was a lot more drinking, drugs and sex going on in high school than I remember. I mean A LOT MORE! Of course my high school football team was more concerned about winning games than making it to state, thanks to our fine coach. 2 penguins, although I only got through disc 2 of 5.
Then we have "Be Kind Rewind" with jack Black and Mos Def. After an accident Jack becomes magnetized and erases all the VHS tapes at the rental store Mos works at. Their only hope is to recreate the missing movies for people. Interesting; 3 penguins.
Next is "Welcome to Mooseport" starring Gene Hackman and Ray Romano. Hackman is a former President of the US who is settling into retirement when he is asked to run for Mayor of Mooseport. Of course he must go up against Romano the local plumber. It definitely had me laughing and the round of golf they play is great. 4 penguins.
Also I saw "Into the Wild" a true story of a man who gives up everything to go to Alaska. Along the way he meets a lot of interesting characters and has quite an adventure. Even though it is largely speculation as to how he was living, it is a real good story. 3 penguins.
Lastly we have "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" starring Kevin James. I was surprised, usually they show all the funny parts in the trailers and there is nothing left in the movie. Not this time I found myself laughing quite a bit. James plays a Mall Cop trying to thwart a gang of robbers at the local mall and trying to win over the girl in the process. Does he defeat the bad guys and get the girl? I guess you'll have to see it yourself. 4 penguins.
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