Tuesday Movie Review - Clash of the Titans

As I type, someone in the distance is moaning. I’m not sure what that’s all about, and I don’t think I want to know. It’s awfully odd. And now on to more important things… a movie review.

Last Friday, Tony and I finally made it out to the movie theater. What with Tony’s weekly gigs on Friday nights and all the NCAA basketball on Saturdays, and The Amazing Race on Sundays, the movie theater has been nothing but a distant memory as of late. But, basketball is over (Congrats, Duke) and Tony didn’t have a show this past Friday. So, Tony dug into the depths of his pockets, picked out the lint and took me out for a movie.

We had big plans to see Clash of the Titans when we first heard it was coming out. I think I’ve mentioned this before. Tony was a big fan of the original and owns it on DVD and a few months ago brought it over for us to watch. I liked it quite a bit, despite the extremely cheesy special effect, which I’m sure were state of the art in 1981. So, needless to say, I was looking forward to this CGI infused remake.

Now you may or may not know this about me, but my favorite types of movies involve those that have to do with war, middle earth, or the Roman Empire or anything that has a lot of battle scenes, which I guess could also classify as war. Seeing as how this movie looked to be packed full of battle scenes and olden times, it was yet another reason or two for me to be excited.

This remake was really good, people! I mean, really good. I loved it, I’m not gonna lie. Both the original and this remake are great movies in their own respect and I like both of them, not necessarily one better than the other. This remake had a lot of wonderful special effects. The acting was great and the movie was also suspenseful at times, even though, generally speaking, we knew what was going to happen. There were a few things left out and a few things added, but it didn’t take away from the film. The only thing I was disappointed about was that there wasn’t a big kiss at the end – you’ll know what I’m talking about if you go to see it. If you like these type of epic movies, then I think you will definitely like this one. I enjoyed it immensely and will more than likely buy it on DVD when it comes out.

Added: I forgot to write this in the original post and just thought of it when I was looking over it. Anyway, Tony really liked this movie too. Tony's response to everything, and I mean everything is "it was pretty good." That's what he said about this movie too and then on Saturday, he commented, twice I might add, that he really liked it; and that's saying something coming from Mr. Pretty Good.

We saw the movie in 2D because a lot of people had said there wasn’t much 3D to it and it was still great. So, save that extra two bucks and buy yourself a soda to sneak in because we all know you’re not getting anything for two bucks at the theater.

Tony's take: pretty good

The New Church Building

As mentioned in this post, the church I attend is building a new building. A couple of Saturdays ago, I was able to go out to the new facility and take a tour of what has been done. Much more progress has been made since these pictures were taken, I’m sure; but I wanted to post these on here anyway. Unfortunately, you can’t really tell from the photos, but this building is HUGE; a lot bigger than I anticipated. I know everyone is excited about moving in when it is finally completed.

View of the Front

Elevator Shaft

This is going to be a wing of classrooms downstairs

The fellowship hall, which is also where we will be worshipping when we first move in.

Rudye, Gladys, and Libby in a deep conversation.

Storage room for tables and chairs.

You know me; I always have to find something humorous, and for some reason I thought this pack of smokes in the church building was comical.

Big Tink

I took this picture of The Tide (now also known as Big Tink) a few weeks ago and thought it was funny. I hope it gives you a little laugh today.

Spring Has Sprung

Spring is a great time of year. The weather (usually) isn’t too hot and all the colors burst from trees and flowers and bushes. I’m wondering if this is going to be a quick spring since it’s supposed to be 90 degrees today. I hope not. I’m not ready to sweat profusely every time I get in my car.

As mentioned in an earlier post, last week I mowed the lawn for the first time this year. When I mow the lawn I like to look out at it over and over again because it gives me a sense of accomplishment. (I know; I’m weird). Sunday afternoon when I was looking out back, the buds on my crab apple tree had still not opened. Yesterday afternoon when I got home from the gym, I looked out back again and almost all the buds had opened. I think this is one of the prettiest trees when it is blooming. I have two of them and they were given to me by Naaman Goode, and he and his son, Adam planted them for me a couple of years ago. Naaman grew these trees himself. He planted them not long after my two childhood dogs passed away and so I named the trees Oscar and Thunder, after my dogs. The blooms were so pretty that I went inside to get my camera so I could take a few photos. Here they are. Hope you enjoy them.

They look a lot prettier up close, huh?

The newly nicknamed Big Tink

Easter Weekend

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! Did anyone find the golden egg? When I was a kid, my paternal grandparents would have an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. I think all the kids from the church they attended came too; and there was a golden egg that had the grand prize in it – probably cash. Those were fun times. Easter also reminds me of my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Effie Phipps, who would hang plastic Easter eggs from the tress in her front yard and she also had inflatable bunnies in the yard. I also loved getting a new dress for Easter.

I didn’t participate in any egg hunts this weekend, but I did attend the first birthday party of Miss Chelsea Elisabeth Bryan. She is one year old today, which is hard to believe! Time sure flies when you get older. There was an Easter egg hunt at the party, but it was only for the younger kids, not the older ones like me. It was a really fun time. The day was beautiful and everything seems peaceful out on the farm (that is when Silas isn't crying - ha - now I know how that hair cut gal felt!). Chelsea received a ton of gifts and will be a well-clothed baby for the next few months. While we were there, we stopped in to Wes and Amy’s house to look around since I had never been there before. Tinkerbelle, Amy’s dog was there to great us. I said hello to Tink and Tony must have takin’ a liking to that name because he is now calling The Tide, Big Tink. Here are some pictures (Thanks, Peggy!)

Sadly, there was no big Easter lunch for me yesterday. I had a grilled cheese and some potato chips before my weekly Sunday afternoon nap. I cooked the Pioneer Woman’s Passover Brisket for dinner last night, which I thought was really good. Tony didn’t eat any (shocking!) so I have no idea as to whether or not I should cook it again. We also had pinto beans and okra. I had called my grandmother earlier in the week and asked her how she fried her okra. Brace yourselves, people… she cooks it in the oven in her iron skillet. I was skeptical, but gave it a try last night and it was the best okra I have ever cooked. There was hardly any left over and Tony and I may end up fighting for the last few bits at lunch today.

In other random news, the Jim Brickman post received yet another comment. I don’t know how people keep finding this post and commenting on it, but it cracks me up. If you haven’t seen my impersonation, please ask me to show you, especially if you need a laugh or two.

Happy Easter Weekend!

This has been yet another hectic week for me and there hasn't been much time for blogging. Hopefully things will slow down soon. I wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny brings you lots of goodies and that you find the golden egg! Have a great weekend!

Here's What's Happening

Well, it’s April, and I’m happy to report that some of the soreness in my legs has left me. Praise Jesus! Tuesday I worked on arms, but with a lot less weight than 190 pounds. My arms are sore, but not nearly as sore as my legs were. I’m still walking a little funny, but this too shall pass.

Yesterday I got the bike out of the shed and rode it to church. Tony had come over on Tuesday and made sure there was air in the tires. I really enjoyed the ride and had forgotten how much fun it is. I haven’t ridden since the fall; so, it was nice to get out on the bike again.

This afternoon I plan to mow the lawn for the first time this season. It is really getting out of control. I should have taken a photo. Maybe I’ll remember before I mow it today. I was trying to hold out until April – and I did! I’m looking forward to seeing the freshly mown lawn. I always dread getting started, but once it is complete, I feel like I’ve accomplished something.

I still haven’t planted my garden. Since my brother will be coming home next week, I am hoping he will be kind enough to help me with it – in other words, I’m going to ask him to till up the ground for me. I’m going with tomatoes and peppers again this year, but haven’t decided what else if anything I’m going to plant. I need to get some good tomato cages this year. The ones I had last year were terrible and I ended up throwing them out.

I’ve also got a few home improvement projects to work on this spring – that is if Uncle Sam will ever send me my tax refund money. I need a new door frame for my front door, a new screen door for my back door, I might be planting a new tree or two, I need to spruce up my mailbox, along with some other things that I can’t quite think of right now. So, when I finally get around to accomplishing these projects, I’ll write about it here so you can read all about how exciting my life is.

I suppose this is all the news I have for today, which isn’t news at all; but it’s all I’ve got for now. Life just seems to be creeping along, with nothing spectacular to write about, which I guess can be a good thing.