tosie_bonner (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} tosie_bonner) wrote,@ 2008-07-17 11:23:00 |
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Me in Real Life
I'm running late today, but here's a quick movie review for "Dan in Real Life" - it's goood.
It's a romantic comedy, but it's got real heart. I think audiences have gotten used to romantic comedies like "Legally Blonde," where it's kind of "out there" and the comedy comes from people over-acting. "Dan in Real Life" is a bit simple - maybe even a bit sappy - but it works. Now, I can understand maybe why the teens didn't drive out in droves, but if you're over 28 and are in a relationship, you should see this movie with a loved one. You'll laugh, get a tad misty, and squeeze your loved one's hand in delight.
I did.
Solid writing, directing, and acting all around - even Dane Cook's tolerable!
Bottom line? Go see it!
And now, funny links! But first, a joke from my email that I've seen before, but still cracks me up:
After every flight, pilots fill out a form, called a gripe sheet which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some maintenance complaints submitted by pilots and the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers. By the way, the airline these came from is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
Pilot: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
Engineers: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
Pilot: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Engineers: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
Pilot: Something loose in cockpit.
Engineers: Something tightened in cockpit.
Pilot: Dead bugs on windshield.
Engineers: Live bugs on back-order.
Pilot: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
Engineers: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Pilot: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
Engineers: Evidence removed.
Pilot: DME volume unbelievably loud.
Engineers: DME volume set to more believable level.
Pilot: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
Engineers: That's what friction locks are for.
Pilot: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
Engineers: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
Pilot: Suspected crack in windshield.
Engineers: Suspect you're right.
Pilot: Number 3 engine missing.
Engineers: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
Pilot: Aircraft handles funny.
Engineers: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
Pilot: Target radar hums.
Engineers: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
Pilot: Mouse in cockpit.
Engineers: Cat installed.
Pilot: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
Engineers: Took hammer away from midget
And here's da links!
Lots of people are going to see Batman this weekend:
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/d
Some shenanigans involving San Diego's economy and ComiCon:
http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/b
The 20 worst movie endings ever - I agree with many of these:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.u
The Daily Show's Hilarious Coverage of Obama Cartoon Scandal:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/i
20 Everyday Items If They Were Designed for Batman:
http://www.cracked.com/article_1649
The Ultimate iPhone App - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed:
http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/07/16/ex
The Ultimate Showdown - It's the anticipation that kills you:
http://www.uniquedaily.com/the-ulti
The 10 Best SNL Celebrity Jeopardy Skits Of All Time:
http://mamarazzi.uber.com/celebrityjeop
I'm running late today, but here's a quick movie review for "Dan in Real Life" - it's goood.
It's a romantic comedy, but it's got real heart. I think audiences have gotten used to romantic comedies like "Legally Blonde," where it's kind of "out there" and the comedy comes from people over-acting. "Dan in Real Life" is a bit simple - maybe even a bit sappy - but it works. Now, I can understand maybe why the teens didn't drive out in droves, but if you're over 28 and are in a relationship, you should see this movie with a loved one. You'll laugh, get a tad misty, and squeeze your loved one's hand in delight.
I did.
Solid writing, directing, and acting all around - even Dane Cook's tolerable!
Bottom line? Go see it!
And now, funny links! But first, a joke from my email that I've seen before, but still cracks me up:
After every flight, pilots fill out a form, called a gripe sheet which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some maintenance complaints submitted by pilots and the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers. By the way, the airline these came from is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
Pilot: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
Engineers: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
Pilot: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Engineers: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
Pilot: Something loose in cockpit.
Engineers: Something tightened in cockpit.
Pilot: Dead bugs on windshield.
Engineers: Live bugs on back-order.
Pilot: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
Engineers: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Pilot: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
Engineers: Evidence removed.
Pilot: DME volume unbelievably loud.
Engineers: DME volume set to more believable level.
Pilot: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
Engineers: That's what friction locks are for.
Pilot: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
Engineers: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
Pilot: Suspected crack in windshield.
Engineers: Suspect you're right.
Pilot: Number 3 engine missing.
Engineers: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
Pilot: Aircraft handles funny.
Engineers: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
Pilot: Target radar hums.
Engineers: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
Pilot: Mouse in cockpit.
Engineers: Cat installed.
Pilot: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
Engineers: Took hammer away from midget
And here's da links!
Lots of people are going to see Batman this weekend:
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/d
Some shenanigans involving San Diego's economy and ComiCon:
http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/b
The 20 worst movie endings ever - I agree with many of these:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.u
The Daily Show's Hilarious Coverage of Obama Cartoon Scandal:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/i
20 Everyday Items If They Were Designed for Batman:
http://www.cracked.com/article_1649
The Ultimate iPhone App - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed:
http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/07/16/ex
The Ultimate Showdown - It's the anticipation that kills you:
http://www.uniquedaily.com/the-ulti
The 10 Best SNL Celebrity Jeopardy Skits Of All Time:
http://mamarazzi.uber.com/celebrityjeop
