The Big Year (2011)
The Big Year (2011) – In his retirement, my father has collected hobbies. One of the more recent ones is bird-watching, or rather “birding” as it is apparently called by those in the know. I like birds and will take a moment to look at them if I’m in the vicinity, but I never quite … Continue reading
Saturday Night Live – “Alec Baldwin/Radiohead”
Saturday Night Live – “Alec Baldwin/Radiohead” Oh Saturday Night Live… SNL is a show I will always defend. People say it’s not as funny as it used to be… and that’s true but it’s still funny enough often enough. I know that doesn’t sound like a ringing endorsement but I think they often have great … Continue reading
Due Date (2010)
Due Date (2010) — This movie doesn’t break any new ground. In fact it’s pretty much Planes, Trains & Automobiles with Robert Downey Jr. and Zack Galifianakis replacing Steve Martin and the late John Candy (and none of that Christmas stuff). But fuck originality, it works. I laughed heartily from beginning to end and that’s … Continue reading
It’s Complicated (2009)
It’s Complicated (2009) — Meryl Streep could sleepwalk through a movie like this so it speaks to her professionalism that she doesn’t. No one does, really. There’s nothing particularly original about this movie but everyone does their part and does it well enough that I was actually rather entertained. Alec Baldwin has turned into a … Continue reading
Persistence of Vision 