Pam and I saw two movies over the holidays at the theater, and rented two more.
- Casino Royale. Most people I talk to liked the new James Bond movie. So did we. It was definitely a different Bond, and a much more ruthless one (where Roger Moore would have snuck up on a guy and given him a karate chop to knock him out, Daniel Craig just shoots him in the neck). This movie had no great, dasturdly, world-threatening plot (and those do get kind of silly sometimes), just a suspenseful action movie. I look forward to seeing the next Bond movie with Daniel Craig.
- Apocalypto. I really liked Mel Gibson's latest film. The buzz said it was extremely gory. True, though perhaps not as bloody as I was expecting, considering all of the hype. Or I'm just numb to it. Anyway, it was a fun ride.
- Talledaga Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. This Will Farrell flick about a Nascar driver was merely okay. It had its funny moments, but I wouldn't bother seeing it again. We rented this one, of course
- March of the Penguins. Finally found out what all the fuss was about. Rented it, learned a lot about penguins, a subject which has been on my Must Learn About list.
Career-wise, I've been hanging around and writing about and cheering on churches and pastors for the past 25 years as my denomination's Communications Director.
Steve, Since you have watched the action packed and ever thrilling "March of The Penguins", you should watch "Happy Feet" It's a nice play off of that movie.
But Chris, don't you know that James Dobson condemns the film for having a gay agenda? He hasn't seen it, but he takes Michael Medved's word for it. Seems a penguin tells his dad, "You have to accept me as I am. I can't change."
You could imagine that the penguin was requesting acceptance of a physical disability, or that he was of a different race, or had adopted a different religion, or that he was a non-athlete is a highly athletic penguin family. But not, Dobson says the acceptance refers to homosexuality.
And you, Chris, have bought into this. For shame!