I was just browsing the trivia for LOST on imdb.com and what did I see? Forest Whitaker was originally cast in the role of Sawyer, but opted out of the role to direct “First Daughter”. Let’s imagine that for a moment… …and give thanks for “First Daughter”.
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Identity & waiting too long
Last night, the husband and I watched Identity, a 2003 movie I’d never heard of. In flipping through the on-screen guide, I stumbled across it and recorded it on a whim. An hour and a half later, after the kids went to bed, we watched it. What made me hit record on a movie I’d [...]
Abby Normal Academics
Last night I had to sign a permission slip for the Tall Kid. Not for a field trip, but for English class. They’ll be studying Frankenstein by, apparently, watching the 1994 film, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, which the teacher referred to as “powerful”. Okay, it does have an impressive cast: Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Helena [...]
Double the NCIS, double the fun?
I’ll start with NCIS: Los Angeles: Not a fan. I have a feeling if we continue watching it, it’ll be because it’s on after NCIS and there’s nothing else to watch. The good: LL Cool J. I love him and I think he doesn’t get enough credit as an actor. He’s also eleventy billion kinds [...]
Movies and the attack dog
My husband went north this weekend. Without us. There was a poker run going on and some of “the guys” were going and, since those particular guys ride their ATVs faster than I drive my car, the boys and I graciously bowed out. Fast food, video games, watching movies. Yeah, life was tough. Friday night [...]
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