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ocean’s 11

Despite the fact that this film starred Brad Pitt, I didn’t like it. I had high hopes for it, too, but I guess it just wasn’t my kind of movie. Or maybe I just wasn’t in the mood for it. Or maybe it was because Brad Pitt was fully clothed …

pinewood derby

Jake competed in his cub scout pack’s Pinewood Derby today. Preparation for the derby started at last month’s den meeting, which was hosted at our house. None of the other dads had a means to cut out the cars, so Brian offered up his woodshop for the evening. As a …

man on the moon

This movie told the story of Andy Kaufman. It starred Jim Carrey. I don’t know if I would’ve found Andy interesting from an entertainment perspective beyond Taxi, but it sure made for an interesting movie. Jim Carrey did a great job in his portrayal. Courtney Love played Andy’s girlfriend. Unfortunately, …

stranger than fiction

We watched this one last night. Brian really liked it. I thought it was OK. Frankly, I thought it was going to be funnier. I’m starting to see a pattern here–every time I watch a Will Ferrell movie, I think it’s going to be funnier than it turns out to …