Sherlock Holmes

IMDB: Sherlock Holmes

Source: Cinema

Date viewed: December 30, 2009

I had already heard bad reviews of this film, so I went in expecting very little. I came out entertained. It's hard to root against Downey Jr. as the omniscient, omnipotent Holmes. As fun and likable as the male characters (almost all of them) are, however, the two female leads are worse and then some. The effects and setting choices get a little overdone at the end, but all in all, I still liked it. - T

After 128 minutes of close observation, I was able to deduce that Robert Downey, Jr. has beautiful eyes. Additional observation led me to the conclusion that Jude Law is no slouch, either. However, elementary school, my dear readers, is where the ending for this movie came from. - A

Avatar

IMDB: Avatar

Source: Cinema (3-D)

Date viewed: December 28, 2009

I liked it! Visually, it's stunning. The 3-D isn't perfect, but it's very good, and the film just looks so good! The dialogue is, at times, weak, and the story is familiar and predictable, but I didn't go in thinking this would be a think-piece. I went in hoping to be wowed and entertained, and I was. - T

Great 3D. I actually ducked out of the way at one point during the movie! The story couldn't be more unoriginal or, as my colleague across the aisle would have it, predictable, but still I enjoyed the show. - A.

Food, Inc.

IMDB: Food, Inc.

Source: Netflix

Date viewed: December 26, 2009

Well, that's it, I'm done with the meat industry. Hamburger has been out for some time, but now chicken is definitely out. As are non-free-range eggs. And probably all pork and turkey. Sue and Christopher gave me that Bacon of the Month Club membership just in time! Now I can at least occasionally procure bacon from reputable sources. And it's not just meat! I'm going to try very hard to give up processed food. Yes, even Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream chips and Tostitos corn chips. I'm lucky that I live in an area with some options. I can buy eggs directly from a farm where I can see the hens running around, and I can get milk from reputable dairies. And what's more, I can forego one or two five dollar beers per week to be able to afford the higher price of this guilt-free food. Others may not have such an easy time finding alternatives or being able to afford anything but this government subsidized bastardization that the meat, corn and soy companies are offering, and THAT is the main problem and the main point of this film. What is to be done? How can things be turned around? - T

I'm pretty sure ammoniated meat filler is good for you. Kind of disinfects you from the inside out. Just serve it up with a side of crispy, never-been-flapped chicken wings. Good eatin'. - A