And I’ve avoided Werewolf of London simply because I like it so much that I think it might weigh too heavily against the new film if I see it in close proximity.

I just watched Werewolf of London last night. I’m not so much intending to form any comparisons in quality, as I am hoping to catch onto any possible subtle winks at the audience, that extend beyond the original Wolf Man. My expectation is for there to be pluses and minuses in The Wolf Man for different reasons. I certainly don’t expect the same level of zany fun that was in Werewolf of London, but if there was a brief moment with two goofy old drunk sisters sitting at a bar rambling on, then I would be a happy camper. (Probably more so than any self-respecting man should be, but I don’t care in the least.)

There’s no question that this week belongs to The Wolfman! I’m in total movie-geek mode right now; watching a plethora of older werewolf movies every night.

Oddly, I’ve limited myself just to the original 1941 Wolf Man. I don’t care that much for the other Chaney werewolf movies, though House of Dracula has much to recommend it, albeit no werewolf mayhem (the production code would never have allowed that, given the ending of the film). And I’ve avoided Werewolf of London simply because I like it so much that I think it might weigh too heavily against the new film if I see it in close proximity. I suppose I could try Curse of the Werewolf again, but it always seems sluggish to me,

I think you know where I stand on re-watching documentaries more than once. But I’ll give you a hint - I don’t do it.

Well, I’ve seen The Times of Harvey Milk and Dear Jesse multiple times, but the latter is colored because I know the filmmaker. I’d watch the 1970ish documentary on Warner Bros. again, except that it doesn’t seem to exist. Ditto on Bryan Forbes’ Say Goodbye Norma Jean Elton John documentary from around 1974—a film so obscure that it isn’t even listed in either man’s credits.

Well, it’s reappeared at the Carolina, but I think it goes to three shows a day come Friday.

If it was another time, then I would strongly consider going to see this. But (as usual) given my situation, I’m forced to choose just one movie. There’s no question that this week belongs to The Wolfman! I’m in total movie-geek mode right now; watching a plethora of older werewolf movies every night. (My poor wife)

Not that I have any even slight desire to watch either one again

I think you know where I stand on re-watching documentaries more than once. But I’ll give you a hint - I don’t do it. Sometimes I step back in astonishment at the number of docs that I’ve opted to even rent for one viewing. Perhaps it’s that I simply enjoy absorbing random bits of knowledge, even if the fantastical is far more to my liking.

I should clarify that I haven’t yet seen An Education. It sounds interesting, though, and I certainly do plan on seeing it

Well, it’s reappeared at the Carolina, but I think it goes to three shows a day come Friday.

My theory with the Oscars is that there are always of couple of ‘throw away’ awards (if you will) that go to the best picture candidate, simply to help establish the said film as being fully worthy of the best picture nod. Now, I might be putting a bit too much thought into this, but my theory is that the categories that fall into this trap, are often the ones that everyday folk are most likely to be somewhat vague as to what exactly it means.

I wasn’t really questioning your choice. I was more questioning the possible legitimate reason why it would win, since there’s really nothing visually remarkable about the film.

I’ve gotta admit, I thought The Cove was a much better movie in every regard

Not that I have any even slight desire to watch either one again, but I’d agree with that assessment. I’m merely commenting on the—to me—surprising number of accolades Food Inc has picked up.

...some klind(sic) of tinfoil hat conspiracy theory about some corporate nonsense

Spoken like a Clear Channel employee, Agnes.

“Nothing to see here, no corporation ever did anything shifty, move along…”

Look at the “Bible” of any religion and it speaks of end times. Match these up to scientific facts and we will see the corolation.

These predictions we can ignore or we can use them to survive the increasing Earth changes.

A new World awaits the forming is all around. Why are there seashells on the mountain tops? Because the World has changes forms many times before!

And we have our winner:

http://www.mountainx.com/blogwire/2010/retired_asheville_firefighter_claims_47_million_lottery_win

I’d prefer Carey Mulligan, An Education

I should clarify that I haven’t yet seen An Education. It sounds interesting, though, and I certainly do plan on seeing it.

I don’t see why, but it wouldn’t surprise me.

My theory with the Oscars is that there are always of couple of ‘throw away’ awards (if you will) that go to the best picture candidate, simply to help establish the said film as being fully worthy of the best picture nod. Now, I might be putting a bit too much thought into this, but my theory is that the categories that fall into this trap, are often the ones that everyday folk are most likely to be somewhat vague as to what exactly it means. Therefore, the average viewer will not feel that the award went to the wrong people. Then, when the best picture is announced, the viewers will feel that surely it must be worthy because it “won all those other categories”. That is my thought process behind a few of these categories. Of course it doesn’t always pan out that way.

I don’t know. I’ve been quite surprised how highly regarded Food Inc is.

I’ve gotta admit, I thought The Cove was a much better movie in every regard. Maybe it’s because I’ve heard big chunks of it before, but Food, Inc. just didn’t fully do it for me. The part that I can remember fully enjoying (and found interesting) was the part where they are talking about the excessive use of corn. But (for me) the majority just fell into the usual, somewhat boring pitfalls of a documentary. When all is said and done, there’s no comparison in my mind.

I’m torn between Obama being either so naive he actually thought he could pull off some of these big things or was he just spouting empty campaign promises he knew in advance would never happen.

I’m not local (I read Edgy because I’m a devoted fan), but I can say that Kids Eat Free nights have helped us surf our way through the recession. They are the best marketing concept ever.