And The Oscar Goes To:

Harrison Ford: DIABLO CODY for JUNO!

DC: First of all, I'd like to thank The Academy (because you have to). I'd also like to acknowledge Lyle Orr for his inspiration as one of the coolest people that never introduced themself to me. You see, watching Lyle and his geek buddies go to the breakroom at LTCG was inspiring to me. It made me realize that I had talents far greater than LTCG could ever draw from me. It was then that I decided to go and write this screenplay that has made me an instant Hollywood sesation and a millionaire.


Or something like that....

Wow. Diablo Cody a.k.a. Brooke Busey worked at the same place as me and now is holding an Oscar. If we focused on LTCG, who else is being held back because they think this job is it for them? Is it someone else in claims? Is it the breeding ground for future Hollywood talent? Is it IT? Perhaps someone in IT has some unbelievable talent that is just being held back by the day to day grind at LTCG.

The morale of the story is talk to everyone. Get to know everyone. Share a laugh with everyone. You just never know who the next one to accept an Oscar will be!

Juno

We finally made it to the theater to see Juno.

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Four Stars!

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I think this is a great movie (obviously)! I think the writing was fantastic but the real star is Ellen Page. This girl played the part perfectly. Cindy (sister) said, "It is Ashlie". Others have said that it reminded them of Ashlie. I have to agree. It is Ashlie (except for the preggers part). Even Ashlie said it reminded her of her!

This movie is very funny and entertaining all the way through. It hits home with a sad and scary thing that happens to teens all over. For all of my shenanigans at the resort, it could have been me although I am way cooler than Paulie in real life.

I do not think former co-worker of mine, Diablo Cody nee Brooke Busey will get the Oscar, although it would get my vote. I do think Page could be given the award for her role as actress. This is a great movie. I think it was done in a way that bringing a teenager to it might actually make them think twice about sex. Let's hope so!

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Welcome to December! It has been a fast and furious November with a short vacation, some work travel and Thanksgiving. Over the last week, I have had a chance to settle in and catch up on family time, movies and some shopping. Oh, yeah - how could I forget....I got a little older over the recent days as well. I am officially on the dark side of the dark side of my 30s now.

With the movies (and the motivation for the title).....

I am on a cold spell. Let's say I am in a movie slump. I know, you'll say, "That is what you get for renting movies like that!" but generally, those movies appeal to me! Movies like Porkies, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, American Pie and even the later American Pie knockoffs where the only original character is Eugene Levy.

This weekend I checked out Reno 911 and Superbad. I guess it is hard to be upset with Superbad since it says it all right in the title! I have often shown my hatred for stupid movies like "Sideways" and "Pulp Fiction" but how could I have known? The title has no indication that the movie will be bad. Superbad did and I ignored it. The previews showed all the promise of a typical T&A, school age/college age hijinx type movie and it fell flat.

I did see Disturbia and loved it. That is not normally my type of movie but I really liked it. Also on the "OK" list was Waitress. It was typical and predictable but enjoyable throughout. I loved the wholesome, local girl played by the hottie Keri Russell. WOW!

Lastly, I close with a plea to the movie distributors. Don't tease me with the endless stories and articles on Diablo Cody's new movie Juno and then only play it at the "Uptown" theater. If this movie is as good as they say, I want it to be out in every theater! I would avoid it completely based on the limited release to the "arthouse" theater crowd but having read her book "Candy Girl" and frequent her blog "The Pussy Ranch", I know her writing is awesome. This movie should not disappoint. I guess she will have to be my closest brush with fame since she used to work at LTCG. She looked interesting and clearly did not fit in. Why oh why didn't I talk to her?