Seems our Winter really thinks its Summer time! Its been very warm but fortunately the nights are super cold that its been captured in the house during the day. So its actually pretty cold to cool till at least 2PM! Then it gets warm later but not hot. This is a tad unusual as it always just gets hot right away ... so not sure what to make of this weather at all!! Its not exactly cold (except at night) but not super hot which is good! But where is our rain and clouds? Either of those two things would be nice to have, just a little bit ... please? Hello, hello? echo ... echo ...
Weekly Update:
So this week on Friday I got to help out with some testing for an upcoming event later in the month. Its for Minnie's Moonlight Madness where teams of 4 (tied together) run around Disney's California Adventure late at night trying to figure out clues. They pay to enter and all the money goes to a local charity which is awesome. So during this time they have volunteers go out and test the clues to make sure they will work and determine difficulty. There will be another day of testing after these adjustments but its just a fun night and helping charity at the same time.
At the movies:
A new #1 takes the crown as it shows to be a slow box office in general right now. New at #1 is Maze Runner: The Death Cure with 23.5 million. Right on target as predicted and soft word-of-mouth may carry this to around 50 to finish. Slight drop down to #2 is "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" with another 16.4 mil as it continues a nice box office run. Climbing up to #3 from limited release is "Hostiles" with 10.2 mil. Still singing in there is "The Greatest Showman" with 9.5 mil and look for some awards on this one. Rounding off the top 5 is "The Post" with 8.9 mil and another award contender.
Quote of the week:
"People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy." - Anton Chekhov
Facts & Tips:
The average life span of an MLB baseball is five to seven pitches.
"I can be in the Scuba Squad?" - Dylan Sprouse as Julian "Frankenstein" McGrath in "Big Daddy."
Rain?! Fooled ya!!! So we were suppose to have rain on Friday and the clouds did roll in but it barely drizzled for about 5 minutes and it was done. I mean it was supposed to be some solid rain but I guess that is what we get for this area. We need it so badly its not even funny and on top of that we had a couple of days that hit 80 this pas week too. Can we get a bunch of those machines that make fake rain and hook it up to the ocean? I know it will be salty but so what?! Oh right, could be bad for plants ... dang it! And I wouldn't want to waste what little fresh water we have. Well, can we re-visit the environment then and see how we can reverse some of the damage we are causing? No?! Man, we are screwed.
Weekly Update:
I can't even remember what happened this week ... been doing a lot of over time but no biggie with that. Just work work work. Its kind of interesting having OT when you work at home opposed to going into an office. When at home its much more casual, not because you don't have to get dressed really and stay in your PJ's but just wake up, walk to the computer and then start the day. Instead of having to wake up early, get to the office, set-up, etc ... just a longer process you spend in preparation and even sort of ending the day. So doing OT at home not as big of a deal.
At the movies:
The jungle is still riding in at #1 for its 5th week in release! "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" earns another 20 million and now over 300 mil domestic cume. Word-of-mouth is still good on this film and should continue to do well in this award season lull. New at #2 is 12 Strong with 16.5 mil and about at expectations. Also new at #3 is Den of Thieves with 15.3 mil and above predictions. Holding on to #4 is "The Post" with 12.2 mil and will do these kind of numbers for a bit longer but unlikely to reach 100 mil cume. Holding to the #5 spot is "The Greatest Showman" with 11 mil and it now passes 100 mil cume!
New movies that did not make the top 5:
Just one film this week with a semi-wide release. In at #10 with around 1000+ runs is Forever My Girl earning only 4.7 mil. More than to be expected for this film so that is something.
Quote of the week:
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." - Epictetus
Facts & Tips:
The paisley pattern is based on the mango.
"Kangaroo song, kangaroo song, kangaroo song, KANGAROO SONG!" - Cole Sprouse as Julian "Frankenstein" McGrath in "Big Daddy."
So having a few events to attend lately, one thing I have noticed ... the bar. All of them have free beverages at the bar I go to so I want to grab a soda to mainly keep me awake. I also go for others to grab whatever they need but every single time I go ... there is a line or crowds there getting drinks. Completely understand that but what I do not get is when they are given their drink, they stay there chatting with one another!! HEY, go some place else so the dozen plus people behind you can get something to drink. Don't you remember waiting behind others before you trying to get your drink? How about some bar etiquette of some kind? I understand if the bar has seats and serves there but all of these bars are set up just for the event so they only pour drinks and help the next person. SO MOVE! As soon as I get my drinks I am out of there so I can get back to my group and to let the person behind me get theirs ... just don't understand a lot of people.
Weekly Update:
BUSY week! Had a couple of events that I attended and both were pretty fun with a lot of great foods! I had one on Tuesday at the Chateau Marmot, becoming very familiar with that place as of late. But this was a Netflix event and reception that was hosted by them and Sandra Bullock. Did get to meet her, again (met her before) but got a quick pic with her:
*Sandra Bullock - lots of movies ... but very nice.
On Thursday headed to the Paramount Studio lot to catch the premier for an upcoming TV show on TNT called The Alienist. A show set in the 1900's Gilded Era and the event was amazing! The premiere featured the first episode and it is very interesting, basically a sort of Sherlock Holmes but with a type of psychiatrist and an illustrator friend as his Dr. Watson. Interested in watching more at this point but the party at the event was simply stunning. Threw you back to the time era with decor, people walking around in costume and interesting performances; again much like from that era.
*Luke Evans - I know him from the more recent Lord of the Rings films and a very cool guy
*Daniel Bruhl - from the Avengers Civil War movie and a really nice guy.
At the movies:
Pretty amazing as "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" still at #1 with another 27 million and now almost to 300 mil cume domestic! I guess that is what we needed, a somewhat family friendly action film for the holidays. Rising up to #2 after some award recognition is "The Post" with 18.6 mil as it went wide. A bit below expectations but still a solid number. New at #3 is The Commuter with 13.5 mil and below expectations. Holding at #4 is "Insidious: The Last Key" with 12.1 mil and could drop even quicker next week. Rounding off the top 5 is "The Greatest Showman" with another 11.8 mil and looks like it will get to that 100 mil mark after all.
New movies that did not make the top 5:
Two this week, coming in at #7 is Paddington 2 with 10.6 mil and close to expectations. New at #8 is "Proud Mary" with only 10 mil to open and below expectations. I guess action films post New Year is no longer a thing any more.
Quote of the week:
"Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart." - Washington Irving
Facts & Tips:
Marine mammals swim by moving their tails up and down, while fish swim by moving their tails left and right.
"Yeah, I'm going for a non-threatening ... hug-gable
kind of thing." - Daniel Henney as Tadashi in "Big Hero 6."
GOLDEN GLOBE EDITION
Sunday night was the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards! 75 years where it all started in a small venue with just a few people handing out recognition from press to entertainment members. Now, it is the largest entertainment award event and the first that starts off each and every year. I personally prefer the Globes over all the other shows because its not just movies but TV and music in movies. It also kind of sets the pace and stage for future awards. But overall, its a good event despite some criticism but you will always have that no matter what for any award show because people will always disagree simply because they preferred something else.
Weekly Update:
Had a fairly busy week but some events took place which were cool. On Friday, A24 (small independent production and distribution company) had a pre-Golden Globe party for some of their nominated films and talent. I got to run into some people there who were all very amazing. I will say this, the venue was small and the food was just OK:
*Laurie Metcalf - best known as Sheldon's mom in "The Big Bang Theory" and was nice.
*James Franco - known for several "stoner" type of films and a really nice guy.
*Greta Gerwig - writer/director for "Lady Bird" but an actress as well, super nice!
*Willem Dafoe - best known from "Platoon" and a really cool guy!
Then on Sunday was the annual Golden Globes as I watched it from our friends FOX Viewing party. This may be the last time they do a party but we shall see what happens in the coming future. But while there I did manage a few pics, not as many as in the past:
*Richard Jenkins - recently from "The Shape of Water" and a really nice guy.
*Sally Hawkins - female lead from "The Shape of Water" and very sweet.
*Alfred Molina - so many movies but one that stands out is "Spider-Man 2" as Dr. Octopus and a terrific guy!
*Sam Humphrey - from "The Greatest Showman" and very cool guy!
*Heidi Klum - Fashion icon and very sweet.
*Nick Jonas - from the recent Jumanji movie and an OK guy.
*Mariah Carey - Singer/Actress and to be fair I didn't really get to talk to her as it was quick and out.
At the movies:
BIG surprise at the box office as "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" gets a boost to #1 earning an extra 36 million and now past 200 mil cume! With all the media push and good word-of-mouth, this film could reach post 300 mil! New at #2 is Insidious: The Last Key with 29.3 mil and close to expectations, should do well overall. Big drop to #3 is "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" with another 23.6 mil but still on track to break 600 domestic cume. Holding ground at #4 is "The Greatest Showman" with an extra 13.8 mil and now on track to get to 100 mil. Rounding off the top 5 is "Pitch Perfect 3" with 10.2 mil more and crawling to reach 100 mil cume.
New movies that did not make the top 5:
Just one as Molly's Game comes in at #7 with 7 mil and pretty much as expected.
Quote of the week:
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." - Lao Tzu
Facts & Tips:
French poodles actually originated in Germany.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer extortion. The 'x' makes it sound cool." - John DiMaggio as Bender in "Futurama."
NEW YEAR'S EDITION
Today is New Year's Day and thus begins 2018. Can't say much about 2017, glad it is finally over and now can't wait for 2018 to end. Honestly these types of days just are like any other day for me so nothing really to write home about or celebrate. I just do the same thing day in and day out. So with that, every day is the same to me. Although the weather is like a mild Summer and nothing like Winter so that is different. However, not as different these past several years but different from the way past. Things are not getting better with global warming and the US being so far behind everyone else (well, almost everyone) in the environment.
Weekly Update:
This past week had Christmas Day and that was kind of relaxing. Slept in and hoping to do the same New Year's Day. Maybe not to late but a little at least as I have a busy week ahead. But it would be nice to get some sleep this week to compensate for how busy it will be. You know, the other day someone asked me if I was free this week and I said not till after the 7th. Then they asked me what about Monday ... um, isn't Monday before the 7th? I said I will be busy and then the response was what about lunch on Tuesday ... again, is this before the 7th?! If I can't sleep, how am I going to make plans with you when its before a date I said I would be free? I just want to be this dog pictured (not my dog) and not care and sleep.
At the movies:
As projected, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" holds the lead for its 3rd week with another 52.5 million. Now passes over 500 mil domestic cum, 1 billion world wide. Still on pace to do over 600 but will fall short of 700 mil. Holding to #2 is "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" with another 50.6 mil which is an increase from its opening! Now over 100 mil and doing well. Holding to #3 is "Pitch Perfect 3" with 17.8 mil as it struggles to reach 100 mil, too close to call right now. Increase at #4 is "The Greatest Showman" with 15.3 mil as this toe-tapper tries to get to 100 mil but will fall short. Rounding off the top 5 is "Ferdinand" with another 11.7 mil and this bull may be out of steam.
New movies that did not make the top 5:
Quote of the week:
"And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been." - Rainer Maria Rilke
Facts & Tips:
You can tell a turtle's gender by the noise it makes. Males grunt and females hiss.
"DEVILS COME OUT!" - Anthony Robbins as himself in "Shallow Hal."
Weekly Update:
At the movies:
