Tag Archives: drama

Into the Wild (2007)

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Joel

After much not getting around to it, I finally got around to it. Saturday night, after everyone went to bed, I popped the Blu-ray disc into my PS3, settled onto the couch to watch a quality movie in peace and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Social Network (2010)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Joel

Saturday night, we went on a date night sans kids! We went to see The Social Network, a film written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher. I normally would not at all be interested in watching a film … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Departed (2006)

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Joel

Today was an  odd-yet-relaxed day. I got the kids ready for school, then Namita and I went the funeral of a friend’s grandfather down in Englishtown, NJ. Afterwards, we went to get a late lunch at a new Thai restaurant that opened up … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Southland is another example of why network TV execs are stupid

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Joel

I am shocked at how dumb network TV executives are, but I’m thinking the current senior management team at NBC should win some awards for myopia. We are all aware of the entire Jay Leno – Conan O’Brien fiasco, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Men of a Certain Age

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Joel

Last month, I started watching Men of a Certain Age, after I saw TNT running ads to promote their network lineup, including this show (see that, ABC? That’s how you promote your programming.)  So far, I’ve only missed the 2nd … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Joel

My wife and I went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button this morning while the kids were at school.  We actually saw it with an audience full of senior citizens.  I now know what the 55+ crowd is … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment