Stop Barking, I'm Here

Well throw the doggy a bone. I didn't think it could be done, but I am back from the cinema feeling terrible for Jacob! still very much Team Edward though.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, throw that rock from off your body and...

...pick up a copy of New Moon at your local library (thought I was going to say "run to the movies", didn't you?).

****No spoilers here****

I have no idea how these movies come across for the folks who don't eat, drink and breathe Twilight. Negative reviews I've read are from people who haven't read the saga and realistically, a movie should be able to stand on it's own, but I can't help but feel that a movie critic should at least have a little background on the movie he's going to watch (something other than the cheesy preceding film filled with strange stuttering, bad hair and even worse makeup).

Read that run-on sentence like it was meant to be read-- from a breathless, excited movie goer.

Son #2 and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and have intentions of seeing it a few more times. Part of my enjoyment was watching the teenage girls-- loved their energy. I also feel like Chris Weitz is to be congratulated for sticking VERY close to the book and even though he kept a little of Hardwicke's artsy spin on the film, it was done in a way that was more believable. Loved several scenes and wished I had a remote to rewind them, but out of respect for those of you STALLING, I won't discuss them just yet.


Have you been yet? What did you feel was improved ?

When commenting, please be careful not to spoil for anyone-- you could just email me!

When was the last time a book series or movie had you marking days off of a calendar?

Most importantly: Exactly WHEN is Eclipse scheduled to come out?

What if Snow White Had Been Given...

...one of these?
You are looking at a Howgate Wonder, grown locally. I buy them at a carboot (flea market) by the box (which is actually only about 5-6 apples, they're so big). They taste wonderful and are supposedly good for cooking. None of ours ever make it that far. An apple a day...

That's a large Braeburn next to a Howgate.

If Snow White had eaten one of these, all the Princes in the world could've kissed her and it wouldn't have made a bit of difference.





I'm thinking of another apple right now...

In less than 7 hours this Twimom is off to New Moon! Let's see if Chris Weitz can manage to make a dog-lover out of me (good luck, I'm Team Edward all the way!).

When are you going?

You Brought a Snack, All Things British

Do you know what today is?

It is officially Twilight eve. Time to get the kiddies snuggled in their beds, so visions of vampires can dance around in mine. One more day...



Oh, did I mention it's ALSO the day my oldest man-child arrives from the states?


He'll be jet-lagged and passed out for the first three days he's here so I have no problem saying, "Welcome home, here's your bed, I'm going to the cinema!"

Footy Mum and I will leave early mainly because it's friday, it's a city and traffic and parking can get maniacal. That leaves the issue of hungry tummys. Not to fear, Cinema snacks are here.
We can get these:
or these:
but we won't be looking for buttered popcorn.

Popcorn is sweet, like a carmel or toffee popcorn but not so sticky as what we're used to. I don't even know why I'm talking about popcorn since it has been BANNED in several cinemas already. (Even more interesting, did you know that some people are unaware we get gouged when buying movie snacks? There's an uproar from folks who are just now realizing this fact).

Never mind, I'm sure we can grab a Doner kebab (remember, say "kuh BAaaB"--like a sheep) afterwards. That or a curry can be picked up nearly at every corner (I love it here!).

Part of the UK cinema experience is the silly anti-cell-phone use (during movie) advertisements. They're fun enough to make sure I'm in my seat on time. (You REALLY should watch one: Val Kilmer, Darth Vader, Snoop Dog, Macaulay Culkin, Joan of Arc ). The rest of the adverts are from auto makers (I could happily skip those and might go back to the concession stand to pick up more fun stuff).

A new house, a prodigal son, a vampire and sweets...

Can one overdose on excitement?!