(M) In Good Company. (2004, Paul Weitz). Grade: B+
Not only does it star my future husband Topher Grace, it was also genuinely funny and touching. Grace and Dennis Quiad gave great performances. (I never thought Dennis Quaid could be that funny, but he is.) Scarlett Johanssen's part in the movie is nothing great, but she's hot, so who cares? Haha. The movie gets bonus points for being fairly realistic.

My only question is how come they played 2 Shins songs and 1 Damien Rice song, but left them off the soundtrack? I'm just saying..Look for 3 songs from Iron and Wine and 2 songs from Soundtrack of Our Lives on the soundtrack.


(G) Paris Combo. (January 19, 05 at Fais Do Do). Grade: A+
When I listen to Paris Combo, I imagine them performing at a dimly lit Paris cafe as patrons drink wine and smoke cigarettes. Belle du Berry's voice is beautiful and oh so French. Although the Eiffel Tower was nowhere to be found, Wednesday's performance came pretty close to conjuring images of a cool, hip Paris. The kind you always imagined. Their album Motifs was just released, but I recommend checking out the Attraction album first. And throw in some crepes and baguettes for good measure.


(O) Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park. (2004-2005, Jeff Bridges). Grade: B
Currently exhibiting at MoPA are Jeff Bridges' photos taken from behind the scenes on his movies over the last 25 years. The collection is pretty impressive, as are the photos (taken on a Widelux camera). Photos from such movies as The Door in the Floor, The Big Lebowski, The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Fisher King, The Mirror has Two Faces, and much more are featured. There are only two other photographers featured at MoPA, but it's not bad for $4 entrance.