So I finally got around to trying out the premiere episode of “Flashforward,” and I must say I highly enjoyed it. Now I will admit, this show is a rip-off of “Lost” in a way that is borderline unethical, I mean “Heroes” has nothing on it. It even begins with a handsome white male sporting five o-clock shadow climbing out of mechanical wreckage and then witnessing explosions and saving some peoples’ lives. They even have a few actors from the Abrams show. Clearly, someone at ABC has decided not to fix what isn’t broken. The problem is, I really don’t mind, because the “Lost” style works on me like love potion number nine, it’s cunningly effective.
Last night, Corelyn and I went to a free screening of “Paranormal Activity” at USC. I know I’ve mentioned this movie before, but now that I have Corelyn’s O.K, I really feel I should recommend it to anyone who’s in the mood for a good scare. I’ve seen it twice now, and my affection for it continues to grow. Let me repeat that there is absolutely no gore, no bloody violence of any kind, just good old fashioned terror. Now my wife is a brave woman, but horror movies are typically a very unpleasant experience for her, so I knew we were onto something when she came out of the theater grinning. I’m reminded of how my sister and mom came to cautiously endorse “What Lies Beneath,” like cats warily approaching an outstretched hand. I think this movie may be the new “What Lies Beneath.”
And speaking of cats, some of you may know I have little patience for them. However, there is an extremely short list of “Acceptable Felines” which I have compiled. On it are Catwoman, Puss in Boots, Billy’s cat Penny, and now this adorable creature: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79dt9HRif8g
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