Too Too Busy

Here's what I've been thinking and watching lately.

American Idol - Down to the Davids. Hope David Cook wins. I hated that Aerosmith song.

Top Chef- Hope Antonia wins. Pretty good season this year.

House - Finally picking up after some so-so episodes. Hope Amber dies.

America's Next Top Model - Didn't watch this season but when is a size 8 "Plus Size?"

Not really motivated to see the blockbusters yet. Indiana Jones looks a little poopy. I will see Sex and the City and probably regret it. But it was my show, yo.

In political news, it's time Hillary to say adieu gracefully. You fought the good fight now bow out for goodness sakes:)

I'm back, well sort of.

With moving finally out of way, we're back to hopefully blogging soon. I've been catching up mostly on old stuff on the DVR but will get back to movies and other stuff really soon. I watched the Oprah interview with Tom Cruise who comes off less crazy than normal. Nice effing house, jeez, I need to be rich sometimes.

One thing I am doing is reading Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin (the first of the Inspector Rebus novels) which is great. Not your typical thriller. Also, I watched Emma with Kate Beckinsale which was excellent (it's from 1996 so she's 12 or something.) Also, check out this week's All Songs Considered with Portishead. Great playlist.

Philly Film Fest 2008 update

Working and moving so no real time for movies this year. Worked John Leguizamo award ceremony. He was very nice, charming and good to the fans. Hori Smoke Sailor Jerry was also last night. Got good feedback from that film so I guess go see it:) I have two more shifts and no movies planned except Jekyll and Hyde which should be awesome. This has been a very disappointing festival as I haven't really gotten to see much. My short reviews are listed on twitter so follow that:)

2008 Film festival in full effect

I'm working shifts etc. so I've only seen three movies so far. I'm twittering these but I promise to write up some full reviews soon.

Holy Primary

Here in PA, we're actually the focus of the Democratic race. I've never seen so many ads which are almost all the same. I have to say that Hillary has never looked physically better. It's a good haircut. I still don't know who I'm voting for but apparently, it's all about the white man vote (isn't it always?) It's weird feeling like the only undecided out there but I can't be the only one, right?

In lighter news, the Philadelphia film festival has begun and I'm scared for my life people. For Saturday, I'm looking at Beloved and maybe Pistoleros.

One more non-related point, $128 to $253 for floor seats to George Michael. There's NO ONE I would pay that kind of money. I paid less for Madonna and I thought it was too much. Good gravy George.

Snoozy Cultural Gabfest

I'm a big fan of the Slate Political Gabfest. It's witty and interesting and all about the political landscape, which I love. Emily Bazelan, one of the hosts, is originally from the area, so Philly in the house. The Cultural Gabfest however takes all the joy out of this wonderful podcast. It's pretentious and most disappointing, boring. Slate, what were you thinking?

In other news, what's with the airing of the Alvin and Chipmunks DVD commercials. Enough already. I think CGI chipmunks are freakin' creepy.

Am I a 16 year old girl?

I'm beginning to think so. Hell, I thought the Hills was the most entertaining show I've seen in a long time. I love chain smoking Parisians and Lauren's "dilemma" of what to do with her burned ball gown. We should all have such problems. But I do love the show, even if, for some reason, they keep Heidi and Spencer on the show. They are just blahsville.

I caught American Idol as well. Pretty mediocre. What's with "God Bless the U.S.A."? I know I'm going to sound un-American but I've never liked that song. It's so OTT. I'm still routing for David Cook or Michael Johns. I'll try to concentrate on non-reality stuff soon with the film festival coming up. I'll post a list of potential viewings. I know for sure that I'm seeing Deadline USA with Humphrey Bogart.