I can’t possibly be the first person to critique the Twilight novels on their literary worth. I can’t imagine that these are original ideas. I discussed earlier what the appeal is, allow me now to tell you what is wrong with the writing. It’s so wrong, I can’t imagine there wasn’t an editor who said,Continue reading “The movies might actually be superior to the novels”
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Reading list
I recently listened to two audiobooks set in the Pacific Northwest and am I reading with my eyes a third book set in my very own home turf. The actual book I am reading is called Border Songs, and it is written by the author of a book I read a few years ago thatContinue reading “Reading list”
Aren’t you going out tonight?
I felt a real kinship with Andy Dick when he moved into the Celebrity Rehab Sober House. It dates back to when I was in college. I didn’t drink so I didn’t enjoy hitting the frat parties or using my fake ID at a bar. I did like sitting around the dorms and hanging outContinue reading “Aren’t you going out tonight?”
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone
Unless you don’t know it’s missing in the first place. The most recent episode of Brothers and Sisters featured U2’s “Running to Stand Still.” I sang along a little bit and thought, “I love this song, I should listen to The Joshua Tree.“ But when I checked my iPod, I did not have The JoshuaContinue reading “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone”
Who doesn’t Jean-Marc Genereaux love?
Last night’s performance finale of SYTYDC made me want to revisit Blake the Judge‘s earlier work as a contestant on Season 1 of SYTYCD. When he talked about what is expected of the Top 4, I was all like, “How would you know, you were cut from the Top 6!” Burn! That’s not fair though,Continue reading “Who doesn’t Jean-Marc Genereaux love?”
Pilgrims and Canadians
I know I’m probably supposed to write something about Thanksgiving, but I’d rather talk about So You Think You Can Dance Canada. That’s right, I’ve got dual dance citizenship. I forgot I got the Canadian channel that runs SYTYCDC, so I missed the first few episodes. Interestingly, I wasn’t really that into it at first.Continue reading “Pilgrims and Canadians”
Flashy, crowd-pleasing steps
In preparation for So You Think You Can Dance Live this weekend (followed in three weeks by America’s Best Dance Crew Live — I’m not messing around), I’ve been watching dance movies. From this point forward, all dance movies will be judged against Strictly Ballroom. Why is Strictly Ballroom the greatest dance movie ever? HardContinue reading “Flashy, crowd-pleasing steps”
Who’s the biggest loser now?
With Nothing But Bonfires coming clean about her trashy reality show addiction, I thought I’d throw out some thoughts about my own. Today’s topic: The Biggest Loser. Note: It is not possible to enjoy this show without TiVo, because there is so much damn recap after every commercial break. And then they give you allContinue reading “Who’s the biggest loser now?”
Doggie Doggie Bone, Y’all
I’m a-tell you, like Isis told me,Kibble rules everything around me. Apologies to Wyclef. Rob starting singing those lyrics last night. Sweetest Girl is his latest fixation, which he plays over and over and over. Hey, it beats Britney’s “Gimme More.” (I’m not joking.) To the issue at hand. We took Isis to a GermanContinue reading “Doggie Doggie Bone, Y’all”
Just like when I was in film school
I saw two movies yesterday. At two different theatres. 27 DressesI went by myself and sat in a solo seat at the very back of the theatre. It was so crowded I overheard an old lady say, in response to the observation that there were no two seats together, “Let’s just take single seats.” AndContinue reading “Just like when I was in film school”
Kari Neumeyer 