Jan. 29th, 2012

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So, I've never actually discussed The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn yet.

When it comes to the graphics and technology, it was simply AMAZING! I found myself looking for familiar character actors before reminding myself that the people on-screen WEREN'T REAL!

It was that good. There was none of that weird dead eye, mannequin creepiness like The Polar Express or the Jim Carrey thing. I had full faith in WETA to succeed and they did.

In that aspect, I absolutely loved it but when a movie seems to change the whole game like that, like Toy Story or Hugo, I expect a whole transcendent experience like those two gave me. I realize this is unfair and perhaps the sequel will go better for me now that I know what to expect.

It was true to what I've seen of the comic which felt very much like an old serial of Buck Rogers or something. There was a little of everything but I ended up feeling a little...left out. I wanted more even though it was adequate and I found myself wondering...

Is this what adults feel like when they see Star Wars for the first time?

Yes, I do partially agree with Barney Stinson's Ewoks theory except I would also extend it to Star Wars in general. I know we're all familiar with adults who saw it in 1977 and were completely blown away but there were also plenty of adults like my mom. She only went to the movie because the husband and kids wanted to see it. She could have cared less. In fact, she grew a bit tired of it as years passed and she repeatedly stepped on tiny black guns. Then, my brothers grew up and were too busy for Star Wars marathons with their little sister. My mom stepped up and after repeated watching, and Liam Neeson in Episode One, she grew to like Star Wars.

However, I was disappointed that Tintin didn't even get an Oscar nomination. It seemed like our only hope against Rango.
I hated Rango. I know there are only about five of us on the planet but I did.

Actually, when it comes to both the animation AND the script, I think the best film last year was Kungfu Panda 2. It dealt with genocide and discovering yourself and staying true to yourself and had inter-species dating implications and all this stuff that is not generally addressed at the same time in a film.

Hopefully, after the Golden Globes, Tintin does win the Baftas and Steven Spielberg can accept again. I loved how he thanked everyone from Steven Moffat to Daniel Craig.
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K-Mart sucks. I know it's a first world problem but K-Mart has closed their cafe.

One of the few places in town to get a decent burger and it's gone. More importantly and most egotistic, I get 45 minutes for lunch. My options consist of Arbys which stopped having pickles, a Chinese place where you have to call ahead, Papa John's which I don't think has single person meals and Savalot. Savalot doesn't have the best selection with stuff and I'm really going to miss the customer service aspect of someone waiting on me for a change.

Now, we do have Taco Bell and Sonic across the road but that would mean...crossing 301 and it's not like we're Parrish or something, that's multiple lanes of traffic with people who might or might not actually notice pedestrians trying to cross.

Mom thinks I should start bringing my meal. I'm at a loss.

What's something hot and easy to make?

I guess I could invest in some Amy's burritos...

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