Miloš Forman passed away at the age of 86. His 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was one of only three films to win the "Big Five Oscars".
We should also note that R. Lee Ermey died over the weekend. I always liked that he never seemed to take himself too seriously.
Coming on Sunday. Who do you like?
Hey, it's time for one of these. Anyone been finding solace from the cold in the movie theater?
What's this I keep hearing about a new Star Trek movie coming out or something?
Hey, we're actually doing this on the right day!
Past due for one of these. I've actually seen stuff! Like, new in theaters and on TV. Crazy.
What about you?
It was a month of almost exclusively pro wrestling as the writing gig had the possibility of expansion. So if you want to know what happened in a 19-night Japanese tournament, I'm your man.
My latest trip to Marcus Theater was for The Lego Batman movie, which was hilarious. Otherwise, TV has been the order of the day when I've had the chance to waste time on a screen.
(I know it's been less than a month, but we should probably try to nudge this back towards its normal programming slot.)
Since we're living in the Golden Age Of Television™, it's probably worthwhile to discuss TV's Oscar awards (better known as the Emmys). What's been your favorite TV shows of late? Any deserve special recognition? Admittedly, I don't watch enough TV to properly say who actually deserve a nomination. I can only say that if Zach Woods doesn't get something, I'll consider the Emmys an exercise in futility.
Haven't done one of these for awhile...
This recent conversation got me thinking about the current state of movie theaters. Definitely a lot of options out there, but each one seems to have its proponents and detractors. For example, the idea of picking out your own reserved seat on a seat map seems really weird to me (love the idea for baseball games though). I really don't get out to the movies much, mainly because I don't feel the need to see things right after they come out, nor do I like the idea shelling out $40-50 to go see a movie.
My favorite theater? The $2 one by our old house (and still not too far away). It's got those reclining seats, cheap popcorn, and I don't care if I inevitably pass out at whatever boring kids movie I'm at (looking at you Good Dinosaur).
What's everyone else's favorite viewing experience?
