We are in some weird perpetual heat wave. We are also on something called an Earthquake Watch? I guess there was a series of earthquakes some where in the Pacific Ocean which effects California and the plates. So we are on something called Earthquake Watch but not sure what we are watching for? They recommend getting supplies like water and canned goods. But living in California, shouldn't we already be storing some of this stuff to begin with? But I have a case of bottled water, some canned food (SPAM!) and basic medical supplies. Not sure what else to get ... I don't have a generator or anything but those are hundreds, if not thousands of dollars depending on what kind you get. Oh and I have candles, matches and lighters along with flashlights and extra batteries. I guess I am OK for a few days, maybe a week.
Weekly Update:Went to a movie premiere, been awhile so it was nice attending one again. It was for a small movie called "Masterminds" that opens this weekend. The film was fun and had a solid cast but it also had a sort of limited appeal. It was based on a true story and an interesting one at that. I can see why its being released now because I don't think it will do very strong or well. But all-in-all it was good to go to a premiere again and I did manage to snag a picture with one person new who I had not met before:
*Devin Ratray - best known as the older brother in "Home Alone" and was a nice guy.
At the movies:
No surprise at #1 this weekend as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children takes the crown with a decent 28.5 million to open. Right on expectations too and should reach close to 100 mil cume when it is all said and done. New at #2 is Deepwater Horizon with 20.6 mil and pretty close as well to estimations. Dipping down to #3 is "The Magnificent Seven" with another 15.7 mil and doing well but not great. Slight drop to #4 is "Storks" earning 13.8 mil and still flying a bit longer. Rounding off the top 5 is "Sully" with an extra 8.4 mil and now just over the 100 mil cume threshold. Still solid reviews and award contender this season.
New movies that did not make the top 5:
Just one this week as Masterminds comes in at #6 with only 6.6 mil and about expectations as well. It was a fun and cute film but not a large appeal audience movie, probably could have done better at the beginning of Summer as a light comedy to kick the season off.
Quote of the week:
"Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." - George Washington
Facts & Tips:
The tradition of baseball managers wearing player uniforms started because the first managers were also players.
"And ... I need you ... to be my friend." - Danica McKellar as Winnie Cooper on the TV series "The Wonder Years."
"And ... I need you ... to be my friend." - Danica McKellar as Winnie Cooper on the TV series "The Wonder Years."
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