Amanda, you have not posted on here in forever.
Yeah, I suck.
Why haven't you?
I think I am not an organized enough person to stick to a review format.
Hmm, I think you are right. I have seen the junk drawer(s) in your house... yikes.
Anyway, in the spirit of not fully wiping out this blog, this blog shall hereby be unofficially named "Recomendsmatter" (It won't be officially named that, because, well, I am too lazy to go change the name, just like I am too lazy to clean out the junk drawers in my house). I feel that recommending may include, but does not necessitate, the orderly thoroughness that reviewing implies. Ha!
So now that I have the pressure of being a thorough reviewer off my back, here are some things that reviewsmatter/recommendsmatter officially/unofficially endorses, as of the past many months:
- Ghost Town: A lovely flick that Aaron and I recently enjoyed. It was so nice to watch a comedy that was actually funny to us. If you like British self/other deprecation (Ricky Gervais), crummy special effects, and cameos by an older, grayer Cameron of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, then this is the rental you have been looking for.
- Jessica Simpson: For a good belly laugh, make sure to catch her in concert, as did I... not by my own choice, but by the foreknowledge and predestination of God.
- Original Pancake House: This place is a bit overpriced, but so delicious that I think it's worth an infrequent visit. Their omelettes are huge and taste like some otherworldly master of egg dishes made them (we love the spinach and swiss), and if you decide to split, then the place isn't too overpriced after all. I find the French Toast very tempting though, so it's hard to stay on a budget. It's made with sourdough and there's gotta be some almond extract in there, which gives it a flavor I love but Aaron hates with the fire of a thousand suns. Their pancakes are also too legit to quit. Google them and see if there's a location near you! I've gotta go clean out a junk drawer.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Don't Mess With the Zohan
Don't mess with the Zohan. Translation: don't go see this movie. Dumb, dumb, dumb. It was choppy, relied on crude humor instead of wittiness, and was generally annoying. Sorry Adam, but if I can prevent anyone from seeing this movie I actually think I will be helping you in the long run, as well as them. Watch Mr. Deeds or The Wedding Singer or anything besides Zohan if you need some more Sandler in your life.
P.S. Aaron, 50 First Dates is not a real Adam Sandler movie. I love you though.
P.S. Aaron, 50 First Dates is not a real Adam Sandler movie. I love you though.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Miss Pettigrew
I know I haven't done a review in a while. That's partly because I'm lazy, and partly because I usually don't see movies or go to new exciting restaurants. Although, I do read books but I usually get them from the library and they've been out for ten years, so no one wants to read a review about such books.
Anyway, I saw "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" on Wednesday. I went with a friend of mine because I don't like to risk Aaron hating a movie when movie tickets cost so much. So we tend to catch the ones we're unsure of (on his part) at the Picture Show at the Main Place mall ($1.50 a ticket and $1.00 on Tuesdays! Yeah!). It's a classy joint.
Okay, back to "Miss Pettigrew". I liked it a lot. The plot wasn't extraordinarily creative, and the ending tied up a little too neatly for me, but it was a fun movie. The sets and costumes were great. There were lots of great one-liners sprinkled throughout the script, and they were well-delivered by the cast. Amy Adams was hilarious as fake socialite Delysia LaFosse. I've liked that lady in every movie I've seen her in, and she was even funny in her small guest role in "The Office". So, I may have a new favorite actress. Frances McDormand was easy to root for as the title character, and showed some comedic talent of her own.
I don't feel like writing much more than that. If you think you could get into a slapstick comedy set in pre-WWII London, then go see it. Otherwise, stay at home, or catch it with us when Aaron and I see it at Main Place in a few months.
Anyway, I saw "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" on Wednesday. I went with a friend of mine because I don't like to risk Aaron hating a movie when movie tickets cost so much. So we tend to catch the ones we're unsure of (on his part) at the Picture Show at the Main Place mall ($1.50 a ticket and $1.00 on Tuesdays! Yeah!). It's a classy joint.
Okay, back to "Miss Pettigrew". I liked it a lot. The plot wasn't extraordinarily creative, and the ending tied up a little too neatly for me, but it was a fun movie. The sets and costumes were great. There were lots of great one-liners sprinkled throughout the script, and they were well-delivered by the cast. Amy Adams was hilarious as fake socialite Delysia LaFosse. I've liked that lady in every movie I've seen her in, and she was even funny in her small guest role in "The Office". So, I may have a new favorite actress. Frances McDormand was easy to root for as the title character, and showed some comedic talent of her own.
I don't feel like writing much more than that. If you think you could get into a slapstick comedy set in pre-WWII London, then go see it. Otherwise, stay at home, or catch it with us when Aaron and I see it at Main Place in a few months.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Ichi Sushi
If you're in or around Orange and looking for some good sushi for a good price, then go to Ichi. Just trust me. You can stuff your face for less than $10. They also have non-sushi choices, like the chicken teriyaki bowl, which is delish.
450 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92867
450 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92867
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Juno
Aaron and I decided to trek out to the Block and see "Juno", along with a theater-full of people about our age. Did you know that people still go to the Block? They really do. Bella Terra didn't steal them all away.
If you're a fan of Michael Cera, then go see this movie solely for his performance. He's hilarious, natural, and absolutely perfect as a confused, hormonal, naive, good-hearted adolescent. (So he reprises his role as A.D.'s George-Michael. What can I say, he does it so well.)
Ellen Page, as the title character, was pretty funny, but her dialogue seemed too scripted at times. No one spits out that many knee-slappin' one-liners in real life. Still, she was so likable that I wanted to step into the movie and hang out with her.
Rainn Wilson (a.k.a. Dwight of The Office) made a too-short cameo, which the trailer showed almost in entirety, probably to help reel in the aforementioned people our age.
Great performances by Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons as Juno's parents. There is a scene with Janney and an ultrasound technician that is pretty classic. Jason Bateman utilized his comedic timing to make his role as a non-committal adoptive father a bit more palatable. Jennifer Garner was cute and emotional as the adoptive mother, but I found it difficult to empathize with her character, which I think had to do more with weaknesses in the the story than her performance.
Anyway, it's a fun movie, although "not as good as Little Miss Sunshine" (Aaron's words).
If you're a fan of Michael Cera, then go see this movie solely for his performance. He's hilarious, natural, and absolutely perfect as a confused, hormonal, naive, good-hearted adolescent. (So he reprises his role as A.D.'s George-Michael. What can I say, he does it so well.)
Ellen Page, as the title character, was pretty funny, but her dialogue seemed too scripted at times. No one spits out that many knee-slappin' one-liners in real life. Still, she was so likable that I wanted to step into the movie and hang out with her.
Rainn Wilson (a.k.a. Dwight of The Office) made a too-short cameo, which the trailer showed almost in entirety, probably to help reel in the aforementioned people our age.
Great performances by Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons as Juno's parents. There is a scene with Janney and an ultrasound technician that is pretty classic. Jason Bateman utilized his comedic timing to make his role as a non-committal adoptive father a bit more palatable. Jennifer Garner was cute and emotional as the adoptive mother, but I found it difficult to empathize with her character, which I think had to do more with weaknesses in the the story than her performance.
Anyway, it's a fun movie, although "not as good as Little Miss Sunshine" (Aaron's words).
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Stop, in the name of love
This blog is dedicated to my favorite things that, like the Old South, have gone with the wind.
1) Coffee / Heath Bar cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory: This was, in my opinion, the best cheesecake at the Factory. I went with Aaron a few months ago and was so looking forward to the end of the meal, but, Ta-Da! It disappeared! According to our waiter, it wasn't a very popular selection. Whatevs.
2) Chicken Giardino at Olive Garden: Again, "not a very popular selection". That's not an easy excuse to hear. It definitely makes me feel outside of the "We're cool and we order the popular stuff on the menu" clique.
3) Chat Noir: Aaron and I love this restaurant. It is kinda Frenchy and sorta cheesy and they have live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. We went a couple of weeks ago and, when I tried to order my favorite thing, the waitress told me that they don't have it on the menu anymore, because they're changing the menu, and the whole restaurant, even down to its cute name. And they're turning it into an "American" restaurant. Land sakes!
4) Tropical Dots: So chewy, so colorful, and so much better than the original flavors. Except, I can't find them anywhere. If you spot them around, I beg you, let me know. Or if you buy them for me, I will totally pay you back and include a hefty tip.
5) Candy Corn: No, don't worry, they still make it. But our Stater Bros. only had those pumpkins and caramel candy corn. We asked one of the grocery store guys to check for us, and then caught him wandering around the wrong part of the store like five minutes later.
But, the good news is, Chipotle is still going strong.
How has your heart been broken?
1) Coffee / Heath Bar cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory: This was, in my opinion, the best cheesecake at the Factory. I went with Aaron a few months ago and was so looking forward to the end of the meal, but, Ta-Da! It disappeared! According to our waiter, it wasn't a very popular selection. Whatevs.
2) Chicken Giardino at Olive Garden: Again, "not a very popular selection". That's not an easy excuse to hear. It definitely makes me feel outside of the "We're cool and we order the popular stuff on the menu" clique.
3) Chat Noir: Aaron and I love this restaurant. It is kinda Frenchy and sorta cheesy and they have live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. We went a couple of weeks ago and, when I tried to order my favorite thing, the waitress told me that they don't have it on the menu anymore, because they're changing the menu, and the whole restaurant, even down to its cute name. And they're turning it into an "American" restaurant. Land sakes!
4) Tropical Dots: So chewy, so colorful, and so much better than the original flavors. Except, I can't find them anywhere. If you spot them around, I beg you, let me know. Or if you buy them for me, I will totally pay you back and include a hefty tip.
5) Candy Corn: No, don't worry, they still make it. But our Stater Bros. only had those pumpkins and caramel candy corn. We asked one of the grocery store guys to check for us, and then caught him wandering around the wrong part of the store like five minutes later.
But, the good news is, Chipotle is still going strong.
How has your heart been broken?
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