Movie review:*
The newest James Bond (007) film was just that a true film, not some popcorn flick. I have seen every Bond movie to date and this is by far the best. Most 007 movie have video game like violence that results in video game death which equals many lives and a massive regenerative ability. However, Skyfall only had one scene that I count with such goofy death and non-death.
The story was great. Taking us deep into the past of Bond and giving us a little taste of what made him who he is. The first 10 to 20 minutes are so full of action and chippy dialogue that you will find yourself immersed in the world and unaware of your true surroundings. The next act ( I see this movie as a 4 act not the typical 3 act) shows us a Bond we have never seen, down on his luck and just a drunk. It was great! I did not see it coming. The dialogue was well written in a dark comedic tone. The M agency also has a few unfriendly encounters during this part and rolling into act 3. M herself is under fire for basically being old and using an old approach to today's computer world. Guess she still plays pong.
The villain shows up during the middle acts, he is the best one since Goldeneye. A ex spy turned bad guy because he was wronged. I know, its an old and often used background for any action movie villain. It works well in this one due to the things he and Bond have in common.
The final act is just like the first, non stop action with dry witted humor peppered in between gun shots. As always Bond prevails and saves the day, but we do suffer a loss this time. A dear friend is killed and a new one is born. I should say 2 old friends because the car 007 drives is destroyed and it was the one from the original 007 days. This is one movie you need to catch on the big screen. I saw it in IMAX and it was a grand experience.
As for the song, I hear it is a lock for an Oscar nomination, I hated it. Then again the only Bond song I ever liked was by Duran Duran ( A View to a Kill). I might have dropped a spoiler or 2 but they are minor.
* I did this for fun. I saw the movie at The Grand 18 in Winston Salem and Kim White took me. I did not pay so maybe I am a true movie critic. LOL
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Dr. Feelgood
Sorry for the delay..again.... We had the flu. Reagan had it the worst. The bad symptoms only lasted about 48 hours. Her temp topped at 104.5. I was in her bedroom listening to her lungs at 11 pm and checking the temp. I was able to not wake her. That is the child RRT in me. I can finally say this, I am old enough now, they don't make flu virus' like they used to. My guess is this years flu is a flu from the past decade or so. Kids seem to be getting over it faster and adults that get it are having mild cases. My case was mild, the aches were the worst I've ever had but the rest, pretty tame. I think the aches were because of my disease. It rained damage upon my arthritis.
We managed not to spread the virus. I was so afraid the Benedicts' would get it from us. So far they have not and I pray it stays that way. It hasn't stopped Melinda from toying with my emotions. She keeps making comments on facebook that scare me and told me they all were sick and I was dead to her last night. This is unfair. I am in a fragile state, and she is exploiting it. I guess she needs to read the boy who cried wolf.
Saturday we attended a parenting seminar with Ken and Melinda at their church. It was informative and full of many things that made me go hmmm. It was part sales pitch for a Sunday school lesson titled Orange. I think that was it, Orange may have been the company making the lesson. Many of the parts associated with this lesson we already use in our homeschool curriculum. Thumbs up to us! They also stated a fact that I find awesome and I did not know. If you only allow the church to teach your child about the Lord, you get 40 hours a year. That is it, 40 hours. So as parents we must pick up were church leaves off and extend the lessons. This can be hard on even the most devote christian. We use a daily devotional for children in the morning and read from her children's bible at night. We pray before meals and bed. I also try and gather the family and pray occasionally during the day. I wish I did it more often but it is hard for me start this habit. I never experienced this growing up. Nightly prayers as a kid yes, the rest no. Breaking the chains and starting anew. I learned that from the resolution for men. A book written by 2 pastors who are dads with young kids. They are the 2 behind such movies as Fire Proof and Courageous. It was a great read, not an easy one. It forces you to look at your life and duties as a father. I encourage all readers to get this book. They have it for men and women. My wife has a hard copy for women. I am sure will loan it out. My copy is an e-book. I have no idea how to share an e-book. It was $12 last year, I am sure it is cheaper this year. Ken, I challenge you to read this book. I read it alone, it is written to be used as a group study. I found it easier to do alone. My weaknesses were exposed and I prefer those kept between my loved ones and not just church group members, thats man style. Amelia did hers in a small group at church. We did it at the same time and talked between ourselves. I found that insight useful.
We managed not to spread the virus. I was so afraid the Benedicts' would get it from us. So far they have not and I pray it stays that way. It hasn't stopped Melinda from toying with my emotions. She keeps making comments on facebook that scare me and told me they all were sick and I was dead to her last night. This is unfair. I am in a fragile state, and she is exploiting it. I guess she needs to read the boy who cried wolf.
Saturday we attended a parenting seminar with Ken and Melinda at their church. It was informative and full of many things that made me go hmmm. It was part sales pitch for a Sunday school lesson titled Orange. I think that was it, Orange may have been the company making the lesson. Many of the parts associated with this lesson we already use in our homeschool curriculum. Thumbs up to us! They also stated a fact that I find awesome and I did not know. If you only allow the church to teach your child about the Lord, you get 40 hours a year. That is it, 40 hours. So as parents we must pick up were church leaves off and extend the lessons. This can be hard on even the most devote christian. We use a daily devotional for children in the morning and read from her children's bible at night. We pray before meals and bed. I also try and gather the family and pray occasionally during the day. I wish I did it more often but it is hard for me start this habit. I never experienced this growing up. Nightly prayers as a kid yes, the rest no. Breaking the chains and starting anew. I learned that from the resolution for men. A book written by 2 pastors who are dads with young kids. They are the 2 behind such movies as Fire Proof and Courageous. It was a great read, not an easy one. It forces you to look at your life and duties as a father. I encourage all readers to get this book. They have it for men and women. My wife has a hard copy for women. I am sure will loan it out. My copy is an e-book. I have no idea how to share an e-book. It was $12 last year, I am sure it is cheaper this year. Ken, I challenge you to read this book. I read it alone, it is written to be used as a group study. I found it easier to do alone. My weaknesses were exposed and I prefer those kept between my loved ones and not just church group members, thats man style. Amelia did hers in a small group at church. We did it at the same time and talked between ourselves. I found that insight useful.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Santa Claus is coming to town
I am sorry for the long delay since my last post. Nothing cool or neat has happened and I am still working on some blog ideas in my head. Plus, I am working on a book plot.
Question, do any parents who read this wrap Santa presents? I did not get wrapped presents from Santa. Amelia, she got wrapped presents from the old white bearded man. I lost this discussion for Reagan's first Christmas with true Santa gifts. Wrapping them it was, except the big stuff that cannot be wrapped like the little train we got her that year. Year 2 I believe it was. So a few minutes ago I began the Santa wrapping process. Oh man do I blow! I thought I was bad years ago, but with the arthritis and knots on my joints, now I am all thumbs. I also wrapped the wife's gifts. So now my hands hurt and now after typing they are cramped. The life of a cripple.
My friend Kim from my LCH crew came up here to the sticks to visit. She took me to the movies. We saw the new 007 movie. It was in IMAX. I want an IMAX screen in my house. The screen is the size of a house. Well, the side of one. That was the best Bond I have ever seen and I have seen them all.
It was great seeing an old friend. I do not get to see many of my work friends often, from any hospital. I miss my friends, I miss the conversations that only a group of respiratory therapist can have with a few nurses peppered in. I relate with Kim well. We are within 1 month of the same age and have exact same amount of RT experience. I hate I am not there to help her with her new job title. I hate I am not there to take the 2nd lead position opposite of her. We were always a good team and still are, we still talk shop. We both surprise each other from time to time with some odd respiratory fact. Good times!
Enjoy the shopping malls folks. I use Amazon. Until next time....
Question, do any parents who read this wrap Santa presents? I did not get wrapped presents from Santa. Amelia, she got wrapped presents from the old white bearded man. I lost this discussion for Reagan's first Christmas with true Santa gifts. Wrapping them it was, except the big stuff that cannot be wrapped like the little train we got her that year. Year 2 I believe it was. So a few minutes ago I began the Santa wrapping process. Oh man do I blow! I thought I was bad years ago, but with the arthritis and knots on my joints, now I am all thumbs. I also wrapped the wife's gifts. So now my hands hurt and now after typing they are cramped. The life of a cripple.
My friend Kim from my LCH crew came up here to the sticks to visit. She took me to the movies. We saw the new 007 movie. It was in IMAX. I want an IMAX screen in my house. The screen is the size of a house. Well, the side of one. That was the best Bond I have ever seen and I have seen them all.
It was great seeing an old friend. I do not get to see many of my work friends often, from any hospital. I miss my friends, I miss the conversations that only a group of respiratory therapist can have with a few nurses peppered in. I relate with Kim well. We are within 1 month of the same age and have exact same amount of RT experience. I hate I am not there to help her with her new job title. I hate I am not there to take the 2nd lead position opposite of her. We were always a good team and still are, we still talk shop. We both surprise each other from time to time with some odd respiratory fact. Good times!
Enjoy the shopping malls folks. I use Amazon. Until next time....
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