If Robert Smith and Thom Yorke went head to head, I'd put my money on Robert, just cos of his size.

Topic: Oscars, DM

*The Oscars were tonight where we stroke the egos of movie stars. Most of the winners were pretty by the book with no real surprises. I thought maybe Mickey Rourke would get Best Actor for the Wrestler but I guess the Academy was worried about what he would say in his speech. I was happy Kate Winslet won, she is the best and I know some (sorry Cup) did not think Slumdog Millionaire was anything special but I was glad it won Best Picture. Oh and Hugh Jackman did fine job hosting (and was easy on the eyes) and it was cute when Anne Hathway went on stage with him to sing.



*Depech Mode is coming back to town in August. I am not a huge fan of them but they are pretty good live, might check them out in Vegas.

*How is it already the end of February? (sigh)

Topic: Movies

*18. Step Brothers Dir: Adam McKay 1.5 stars
19. The Importance of Being Earnest Dir: Anthony Asquith 3 stars
20. Emma Dir: Douglas McGrath 4 stars

A coworker sent me this so-called Oscar leak. Not sure how true this is, but I'd be sad if Waltz With Bashir doesn't win Best Foreign. Oh well.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Topic: Movies

*15. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Dir: Peter Sollett 2.7 stars
16. Australia Dir: Baz Luhrmann 3.5 stars
17. Frost/Nixon Dir: Ron Howard 4 stars

Topic: Movies, running, rain

*Went to a wedding on Saturday and I have to say of the weddings I have been to (and it is quite a few) I have never been to one where the bride and groom and family and friends were all so happy about occasion. It was very sweet.

*I am really digging the rain and like everyone says ... we need it.

*I went to my third Firecracker 5K run on Sunday. It was drizzling a bit but that didn't stop all the runners who came out. I ranked 667 out of 1766 for 5k runners, which is not too bad but I want to improve my time for next year. The hills around Dodger stadium are a pain though. Ha ha.

*13. The Wackness Dir: Jonathan Levine 3 stars
14. The Lady Vanishes Dir: Alfred Hitchcock 4.8 stars

Already 9 days into the month and I need to watch more movies.

Topic: Movies

*11. Vicky Cristina Barcelona Dir: Woody Allen 3.5 stars (the extra 0.5 for scenes of Barcelona and Penelope Cruz)
12. Frozen River Dir: Courtney Hunt 3 stars

Well last month I saw 10 movies. At this rate I can do about 120 for the year.