So on Saturday we headed over to our local cinema to catch Julie and Julia. Yes I know this is a supposed Chick Flick but for the measly 6.25 they charge I figured I could sit through it. Okay that's not true. I actually like chick flicks!!! There I said it. I mean between the choice of Julie and Julia and GI Joe give me the chick flick any day. Anyways this starred Meryl Steep as Julia Child and the ever so cute Amy Adams as Julie. The movie itself is basically two story lines one being Julia Childs story of how she became a cook and world famous author of her own cook book and TV show. The other storyline (which both my wife and I liked better) revolves around Julie's humdrum job and life until one day she decides to cook her way through Julia Child's cookbook in one year. That's like over 500 recipes. She also being somewhat of an amateur writer decides to write a blog about it. Now you think a storyline that revolves around cooking and blogging would put you to sleep but actually I was really entertained. I enjoyed the movie. I thought Amy Adams did a great job playing her part and Meryl Streep who we all know is an outstanding actress did a very credible job playing Julia Child. One warning though is eat before you go to see this movie as watching them cook made me really hungry.
I watched the second installment of Face the Ace when I got home from the movie (love the PVR) and I liked it. Contrary to what the the Poker Grump said here. The reason I like it is because it's the average poker player playing the pros. Isn't that all our dreams? I mean the show isn't perfect. Like I said last week I would give the guy 40,000 if he decides to go for the million as it really isn't fair to penalize him that much. I felt sorry for the guy who lost. He walked away with nothing. The second contestant who was either so nervous or had one too many drinks chatted and laughed her way through her match. You could see the look on Gus Hansen's face that he didn't know quite how to take her. I think this show has some merits and I will check it out again.
On a personal note there appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel regarding my daughter. Her story is here . Nothing concrete to report on yet but thanks to my youngest son things might be turning the corner. I know I would love to see it resolved and she get life back on track. I know I will sleep and relax better knowing she is okay.
"One warning though is eat before you go to see this movie as watching them cook made me really hungry."
ReplyDeleteI always buy pop corn when I go to the movie, even if I just ate! Can't resist.
Sending some good MOJO for your daughter.
I snuck some of my wifes popcorn but the meals they were cooking were mouth watering. Thanks Memphis on my daughter.
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that things seem to be turning for the better. Continued good thoughts headed your way.
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Sorry to hear about your daughter - it's heartbreaking for parents - you write about her in a very loving way.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Wolynski. No matter how much they hurt us you always love them.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear there is a little light at the end of the tunnel in regards to your daughter. It is heartbreaking when things go awry with children.
ReplyDeleteI read about this movie and thought it sounded interesting. I like Mery Streep, especially now she is older.
Recently I watched a show calle The Iron Chef. Boy, was I hungry after watching it. Unfortunately, my fridge did not offer up anything exciting. It was a let down.
I haven't seen the Iron Chef. I will have to check it out. I am a big Meryl fan too.
ReplyDeleteThanks about my daughter hopefully the tunnel isn't too long