Yippie-ky-ai-aye!

For most people, Chuck Norris does it for them. Not me. I'm a Bruce Willis girl. He cracks me up, but the best part is that his characters are always tangible; there's that part you can always connect with. Hudson Hawk, Death Becomes Her, The Fifth Element, The Jackal, The Whole Nine Yards, Sin City...he's been great in all of them whether he's a cop or a crook. (In fact, I think if they did a remake of "Thief" they wouldn't know which side to put him on.) And last night I saw "Live Free or Die Hard" and guess what? It was great. Below are spoilers, not too in depth, but enough if you hate to hear anything about the movie beforehand.



SPOILERS:
PROS: Bruce Willis got bloody really early in the movie - when it happened I almost said out loud "But...that's not supposed to happen until the last scene!" Did this mean the end for John McClane?
The movie didn't hinge on that 'one thing' that so many other movies love to pull out during the climax. (E.g. some trifle fact in the beginning of the movie is the ace in the hero's pocket at the end of the movie when at any other time he would have lost the game.)
Kevin Smith playing...well...Kevin Smith. I bet he crapped his pants working with Bruce Willis. I know I would. (Just like in that scene in Ocean's Twelve...what? You forgot Bruce Willis was in Ocean's Twelve? Go! Watch it now!) I'm a bit surprised that, in the end, Kevin Smith didn't ask John McClane "Is she hot?"
I giggled every time someone said "Armageddon" to Bruce Willis - definitely something to drink to. By the third time I expected him to roll his eyes and then start singing "On a Jet Plane". Because, if Armageddon were to happen, then who would you rather have getting $h!t done than Bruce Willis?
Amazing stunts. Typically today's stunts are about the bigger and better explosion, whether it's a train, car or baby carriage, expect a big boom. In Live Free or Die Hard, there were plenty of places where they could have put huge, forced explosions, but didn't. Thank gods! Be sure to check out the scope of the 'traffic' stunts near the beginning of the movie.
McClane's daughter TOTALLY could have kicked the villian's @$$.
Two words: Senior Detective.



CONS: I didn't like the main villian. Mostly because he suffered from WLB (Whiny Little B!tch) Syndrome. I wanted to hand him some tissues thru out the movie. And policemen's daughters don't just ask to see the badge, they call in the damn badge number!
Apparently all of the tech/hacker stuff was wrong.
Not as much interaction with local workers like there was in Die Hard: With a Vengeance. Like, remember the aquaduct scene?
The techie finally fires a gun...AND HE ONLY USED ONE HAND! I'm pretty sure he closed his eyes too.
I'm surprised he didn't kick that pilot.
For a second, the actress playing the daughter looked like Jena Malone. But it wasn't.
Seeing McClane lost in all of the technological mumbo-jumbo. Like the expression 'don't bring a knife to a gun fight'...well...don't bring an old, toughened cop to a 01101110 01100101 01110010 01100100 00100000 01101111 01100110 01100110.



*COMPLETELY UNRELATED TO THE MOVIE: This song is stuck in my head.

Bizy

• I'm making an egg waterfall and need to find about two dozen emu eggs.
• I saw "Because I Said So" this weekend. Cute movie but Diane Keaton's style of acting was really driving me crazy. I don't mean the character but specifically her style of acting. Have you ever noticed that a lot of actors can only cry or act upset one way? Or maybe they are only ever allowed to act emotions a certain way because that is what is expected of them as an older actor. It's what their fans expect. Because fame says so?
• Missing your regular fast food person.
• Learning how to roll my ball around in Katamari Damacy.
• I ran around doing a lot of errands this weekend. Before leaving for one such errand, I told Glenn to take a nap because he was so tired. He did. He also yelled at Howl for meowing at the kitchen window above our sink. See, Howl's been a sneaky kitty what with climbing on the new kitchen counter so...clearly Glenn thought that Howl was just lamenting about how he was not allowed to climb up on the counter anymore. We had also been discussing last names for the cats. Clearly it would be "Sophie Good Girl" and "Howl the @$$". Because they are.... About half an hour later I come home. Howl greets me at the door, but not Sophie. I start to call her. Walk around the house looking for her. Glenn hasn't seen her. I go outside and start calling her. Nothing. I turn around to go back inside. Then I see Sophie sitting in the pile of old cabinets that we have been removing from the kitchen. I approach slowly and put on my calming "Here, Kitty kitty" voice. Sophie meows at me and walks towards the back yard. I follow slowly and nicely. She keeps giving me a 'get away' look and keeps making her way thru the haphazardly thrown pieces of cabinetry into the backyard. Finally, I nab her and put her inside. This is when I notice my flower pot knocked into the sink and the broken screen above the window. Yuppers. She jumped out of the window. And tried to about four times that weekend. Or at least I think she did since I kept finding the flower pot in the sink. We couldn't bring ourselves to yell at Sophie though. We decided to blame the whole ordeal on Howl since it was probably his idea anyway.
• Ordering a 9 foot long bag. It's not for what you think. Two words: CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
• Wishing all four way stop signs were replaced with stop lights.
• A regular neighborhood dog made his way over to our house Sunday around 5pm. He was cute and springy. Looked like a long haired doberman pincher. Didn't get picked up until 9pm. I was actually making plans to drop him off at the animal shelter the next day.
• Took one too many DanActive's on Sunday and ended up puking my guts out around 11pm Sunday night. Let me tell you, it was not all glitter and rainbows like you think it would be.
• Migraine. ALL. WEEK. LONG. And not the kind with a 'real' headache. The annoying sore/tingly neck kind that works on your nerves.
• I had no idea our library has so many Bollywood films.
• Emergency! I had to scrounge up a cat costume and make-up ASAP! I also managed time enough to create a face and make-up design with instructions. The best part was that it was known that I would have this stuff.
• Of all the places in the U.S.A., Arkansas is the last place that I would think it HARD, nay IMPOSSIBLE, to find Nascar memorabilia.
• Washed the drapes.
• Breathing.

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J on the Lo

Has anyone else noticed that the news has been almost Jennifer Lopez free lately? I'm not sure how I feel about this.

Him

You knew that it would come to this. Below is a tribute video to Tim Curry with Elvis Presley singing 'Devil in Disguise'. It also reminded me of another scary movie. Yes, yes IT did. EEEk!

And apparently he's bringing sexy back....

One of my first introductions to Mr. Curry. And it totally just dawned on me that that is Burnadette Peters in the blonde wigg.

You can actually watch all of Legend here for goodness sake!

We salute you!

Mr. Snuffleupagus

His character has not been matched. Perhaps I loved him because I could never think of a good imaginary friend for myself. Or because he looked like a hug waiting to happen. His first name is Aloysius ( I *really* love that name). Supposedly they have brought him out recently. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Everyone called his best friend a liar, and I can relate to that. But now it feels like part of his mystery is lost. I actually wanted to call him Gus.

I want to spend a day getting lost here. Especially the 'Articles Needing Attention' page, Section H. I recently caught an episode with Natalie Portman where she sang a cute little song with Elmo. Yes, she sang and actually has a nice voice. I'm really sad I missed the episode with the elephant.

*Now considers making her blog a Snuffy layout.

Local Boy Does Good ;)

GRAVETTE — Excited screams of "Oh, look. There he is!" echoed on Main Street in Gravette on Wednesday night at a watch party for "American Idol" hopeful Patrick Hall. The 27-year-old singer has made the Top 24 on his way to becoming the next Idol. Party organizers Rodger Terrell, director of Gravette city services, and Chris Brandon, a longtime friend and business associate of Hall’s, hosted the party at the Gravette Towne Centre at 109 Main Street. Ironically, the building is owned by Hall. Three separate TVs were surrounded by the enthusiastic watchers. A sign near the popcorn machine declared, "Go Patrick." Soft drinks and snacks were available, and the hometown folks were clearly confident that Hall would move to the next level of competition. First to arrive at the watch party were Vicky Johnston and her 19-year-old daughter Tabitha Johnston. "We’re here to support one of our own," Vicky Johnston said. "Things like this watch party keep our hometown alive. I wanted to be here. Patrick is doing a lot by redoing a lot of the buildings in downtown Gravette. I appreciate that and I’m a big fan of his. That’s why I came to this party tonight." Brandon said he believes Hall will go a long way and could easily become the new American Idol. "He’s so gifted," Brandon explained. "Besides singing, Patrick is a wonderful pianist and songwriter. He’s just really good." Hall’s wife, Laura, agreed. "We were married last July 4 th," she said. "I have signed an agreement with the show that I won’t discuss anything about his appearances, but I can tell you that I’m very, very proud of him. This is great to have so many people cheering for him." Hall’s sister Caroline Martinez said she, of course, was proud, too. "He’s been singing since he could talk," Martinez said, smiling. "He’s a good singer, songwriter and an accomplished pianist. I’m so glad America will get to see the talent we’ve seen Patrick’s whole life." Hall’s dad, Billy Hall, M. D., shook hands with just about everyone at the watch party and accepted all the good wishes on behalf of his son. Janell Hendren Edwards is another of Hall’s friends. Also a singer, she and Hall have often entertained audiences together. "We’ve been friends since childhood," Edwards said. "I’m a little older and Patrick was always like a little brother to me. We really began performing together at local venues in 2002. We recorded a demo in Nashville and sang together over a year and a half. I’m so proud of him and happy for him. I’ll be watching the show because I feel sure he’ll really shine." Mitchell Wilber, Hall’s junior high school principal, was in the crowd. "Oh, Patrick was just a wonderful student," Wilber said. "He received the highest honors in school and is just a good, good citizen." Carrying a gorgeous, homemade cake in front of her, Deeree Mitchell said she made it in honor of Hall. "He and my husband, Gib, have been friends forever," Mitchell said. "We called Patrick (Wednesday) morning, and told him we would be at his watch party.... I let him know I was baking him a cake." Another watch party is scheduled for Feb. 23. Twelve men and 12 women have made it to the next level of competition. Hall will compete with the remaining men during a two-hour episode Wednesday. The show begins at 7 p.m. on FOX, and the public will begin voting for their favorite performer. During the watch party Thursday, four contestants — two men and two women — will be eliminated. Only 20 will continue, vying for the title. The first live "American Idol" results will be revealed during the show at the watch party. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. at the Gravette Towne Centre, 109 Main St. S. E. in downtown Gravette.

The Day Mr. Miyagi Died

Pat Morita, who portrayed Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid movies, died. He was a funny man.

It's Love, Woah

Keanu has found a new love. I know older women like to take a young, innocent lover around menapause. But, Keanu? I don't know that I would be able to keep a straight face. That, and I might have the urge to cry out 'Wyld Stallyns Rule' at just the wrong time....

In Every Sense of the Word

Because of T-Rez, I am getting my shoe-fetish on. I found these beauties at prada.I can't imagine paying that much for a shoe. But then again...any price is acceptable if the comfort level is there. I blame Sims for making me aware of my comfort level. I just wish my calf muscles would cooperate so I could strut around in boots like these.

Wouldn't this be a great place to end every day? Go see it and many other beautiful pics at Sam Javanrouh's place.


I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Friday. It WAS MARVELOUS!!! Just beautiful and wonderful in every way!!! VJ, totally agree w/ your favorite lines! I think I will need to watch it several more times though before I can recite the movie as it deserves. BTW, loved Noah Taylor. He's a good actor. Loved Helena's teeth too!

SPOILER (i just wish that they had more than one actor play the oompa loompas, although Doris was more than amusing! oh, and STOP IT WITH THE PREVIEWS!!! some people wouldn't even have to buy a ticket! we cracked up every time he walked into his elevator.)
Coming Soon!!!

Dr. Dung

[Not sure if I posted this here or not already, so here it is. A story. About a friend. A foreign friend.]

"Common sense is not so common." I first heard this from a friend of mine, Dr. Dung. I have yet to not smile when I think of it. Since it was him that led me to yahoo360, I figured I should post about him as other more graphic topics escape me at this moment. I have some fond, yet horrifying memories of Dr. Dung. There was the New Year's party, at which no one had gotten too terribly drunk yet I managed to get Dr. Dung to proudly wear a lampshade. I am told that wearing of lamp shades is customary among college students. So, us being college students, and a lamp having shed it's shade, I felt this a task we must accomplish. The photo is among other more revealing photos in my repertoire.
The next memory of Dr. Dung is when we played Trivial Pursuit on a team. And after many (I believe the last count was somewhere above the square root of 105.396.) attempts at trying to answer the final question correctly, we were defeated. However, I do believe we whupped up the competition, as most lain about...some drooling.
The last memory of Dr. Dung that I shall reveal is quite horrifying. I do suggest you take warning the next time you attempt to do what I am about to tell you that I did. One night, among a group of friends, we were scampering about the campus and ended up at the Union. Being as late as it was and as hyper as we were, it was no surprise that we could be found that night on the top level of the parking deck. Imagine laughing. Imagine yelling. Imagine me driving wildly about, attempting to flee as everyone tried to jump onto my van. I thought I had gotten away and proudly sped even faster, when I saw the look on Duck's face. It seemed that I had picked up a little, fuzzy, South African souvenior while speeding around the deck. On the back of my van, gripping madly for his life, was Dr. Dung. He had out ran his fellow playmates! Yes! He had managed to jump onto the van! Only to be taken on a 8.6 second joy ride of death. Perhaps he was too horrified to pound on the glass, warning me to stop. Perhaps he thought that if I did get such a warning, I would only brake sharply so he would fall off, and then roll over him. But alas that did not happen! Instead, I s l o w l y stopped, allowing the stowaway to escape and flee back to his natural urban environment.
That was one of the last times I ever saw Dr. Dung. I hope he has learned his lesson and has stayed away from peculiar (if not very inviting looking rears) of vans...and Robert Picardo.

Just Do What Wayne Brady says and no one will get hurt...

Chappelle's Show Is 'Done,' Murphy Says - Yahoo! News: "NEW YORK - Time to face the facts: Dave Chappelle's hit Comedy Central series isn't coming back, says one of its stars. '`Chappelle's Show' is over, man. Done,' comic Charlie Murphy told TV Guide. 'It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth.'
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Chappelle's sudden 'spiritual retreat' to South Africa on the eve of his show's third season has left the series in limbo since May. About half of a new season had been filmed before Chappelle left, Murphy said."

I think age does this to guys

Said by Burt Reynolds:

"Willie and I Would Make Nice Couple - Yahoo! News: "'When I worked with Willie Nelson, who is just about the nicest man I've ever worked with in my life, the sweetest, kindest man, I thought, 'If I'd have been gay, it would have saved me millions,'' he told Jay Leno in the show broadcast Thursday night."

I'm Not Passionate Enough

TheHometownChannel.com - Entertainment - Gibson Making Another Historical Epic With Archaic Language: "Like 'The Passion of the Christ,' 'Apocalypto' will be shot in archaic language. And like 'The Passion,' Gibson plans to bankroll it himself. Variety said 'Apocalypto' is set in Central America 500 years ago will feature a cast of unknowns native to the area in Mexico where the film will be shot."