Category: film

I’m dog-sitting one of my grand-dogs today, Chella. She apparently was running after something at full speed and slammed into a picnic table’s edge. Ouchy!

After numerous meds and some stitches by the vet, now she is required to take it easy and rest. So far, she seems to be pretty out of it. This is a good thing, because if she starts to get fussy and tries to rip out her stitches, then I have to put the “cone of shame” on her. You know, one of those funny looking lampshade things that prevent dogs from harming themselves. In Pixar’s movie “UP”, there was an adorable dog character who so aptly named this “the cone of shame.”

So, with my Diet Coke in hand, I am ready and prepared for anything…

For those of you who can access video, watch the few seconds of “UP” talking about the cone of shame :)

I saw “Rock of Ages” this weekend. View the trailer here.Would give it 3.5 or 4 stars out of 5.

For one, I don’t even *like* musicals. That being said, I love 80s music which is what I grew up on, and the soundtrack to this film is fantastic! Every one of my favorite hair bands has a track in this :) Not to mention, I didn’t even realize Tom Cruise could sing. He can. Apparently he practiced for 5 hours a day to prep for the role, according to Director Adam Shankman, but it paid off.

The first few minutes, I wasn’t even sure if I was going to like it. Perhaps it’s just me, I found the first scene a bit too satirical. But it got better. And better.

The singing talent is amazing, Tom Cruise playing the mysterious poet-musician-dark-personality yet stage idol Stacey Jaxx was phenomenal. I think this is one of my favorite things I’ve seen him in. And I don’t even really like Tom Cruise.

This film seemed to break all the rules with movies I like, but it gets 3-4 stars, regardless :)

Recommend :)

Now I’m off to a writer’s meeting to network with other writers. I’ve spent too much time in my own imagination lately, and must talk to other people who hear voices in their heads! LOL.

Have a great weekend, all :)

Elaine