Scenes from a movie theater

Or, why my wife doesn’t like to go on “boys night out.” We stopped in the restroom on the way out.  It’s a nice, bright, and (thankfully) clean restroom, with about a dozen urinals on the wall.  I’m taking care of business and my son is watching other patrons.  A huge man walked in and […]

Hedging your bets

If you haven’t seen it yet (I’m talking about any of you with kids who might have uttered “I’m bored” this weekend), check out Over the Hedge. Oh, my, this is what a cute-talking-animals-voiced-by-celebrities-who-are-tired-of-sitting-in-makeup-meet-stupid-people-and-hilarity-ensues movie should be! From the beginning there were plenty of sight gags, movie references (“Stella!”), and characters to keep everyone interested. […]

What a letdown!

We finally have a new movie theater.  It opens today.  16 glorious brand new screens. Guess what movies they have playing?  C’mon, guess? Give up already?  (I admit, I haven’t given any clues, but it’s why I’m bummed) The exact same movies that are playing at our existing theater.  Variety, much? Every. Single. One of them. […]