Indiana Jones update

It may not be as good as some of the early ones, but I’m really digging the nostaligia factor.  The movie made $101 million dollars opening weekend, and is expected to make another $25 mill. on Memorial Day.  This will make it the #2 Memorial Day weekend open right behind Pirates of the Carribean, World’s End.  I’m looking forward to a 4 disc box set by Christmas.

Indiana Jones, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

I thought it was great.  I disagree with whatever MSN or AOL review I saw today that described it as workable, but nothing terrific.  I enjoyed Rocky Balboa last year (or was it 2 years ago).  That film was better than Rocky 5, possibly 4.  I feel a little like I’m stuck in the 80’s again.

There were inside jokes in Indiana Jones for longtime fans, and plenty of fast paced action suited to modern younger audiences as well.  Remember in Last Crusade when they’re under the streets and Indy sees the pictograph of the Ark of the Covenant?  If you’re paying attention, the Ark has a cameo appearance in this film as well.  Yes, stock conventions like his cracking his whip, losing his fedora, fear of snacks etc. are all present, but it is not just a rehash of past films that worked well.  This is a continuation of the Indiana Jones story, that also stands alone as it’s own film.  It is not necessary to see the first 3 movies to appreciate this one, but it does make it better to have done so.  The Mary character returns from the original, and Shia LaBeouf has a large supporting role (think Transformers and Holes).   This movie is able to bridge the generation gap, and provide something for everyone.  Jokes about Harrison Ford’s age were made when the Last Crusade came out, but trust me he still has it.  Forget the critics if they don’t like it, and go see the movie ’cause it makes you feel good.  If you like action/explosions/car chases, this movie has you covered.  If you like to make your brain work just a little, you’ll still be stimulated I promise. 

Looking forward to: Get Smart, the Steve Correl update of the 60’s t.v. series, and also Hancock, a Will Smith picture about a reluctant superhero.  Think Superman with a pissy attitude. 

Film at 11:00

It was actually 11:00 a.m.  The Master’s Table now has video!  Teresa filmed the morning a.m. preaching service, and I uploaded it to my blog site.  The sound isn’t the best in the world, but it was something I wanted to try.  Click the Master’s Table in the blogroll and take a look.  I’m on the internet, bald head and all.  (Let me guess, I have a face for radio.)

Dear Uncle Sam

Thank you for the promised gift of $600 during this questionable economic time. I’m sure it will help. Of course, some of that money will have to go for gas to get us to and from the store. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.78 now. It’s risen for the past 8 days in a row, so by the time you get my letter will probably be closer to $4 a gallon. It’s a funny thing, too. The oil producing nations have no plans to increase the supply because they say there is plenty of oil right now. Oil company executives are making record profits, while American consumers are paying all time record high prices. When asked in an interview why they couldn’t just make a smaller profit, they laughed. THEY LAUGHED. I understood that you were going to bring those executives in before Congress to answer a few questions, but never heard how that turned out. The oil exects say they’re making record profits because the volume of oil being processed is at a record high. I don’t know.

The rising price of gasoline and diesel causes other prices to rise as well. Everything in the grocery store as well as retail is going up to cover the cost of shipping those items. Diesel is already more than $4 a gallon, and trucking companies are dying out there. Especially the small, one family businesses. I wish you could do something for them. Did you send them $600 checks as well?

I’m looking forward to getting mine soon, but haven’t seen it yet. I hope by the time it arrives $600 will buy enough gas to drive to the bank, the Wal-Mart and back home again. Otherwise there’s almost no point. Thanks Uncle Sam.

feeling droopy

I’ve been running on low batteries this week, or with water in my gas, or something that indicates I’m still going, but not full speed ahead. It’s springtime allergies. I love spring, but sometimes it doesn’t love me back. I had asthma as a child, and when allergies hit me like this I still wheeze pretty badly and cough a great deal. I don’t want to be too graphic. If it were any other week besides final exams I would have stayed in the bed today, but oh well. Graduation is on Saturday, and I have miles to go before I sleep.

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