Last night, we did make it to see The Elf. I know that there are ads everywhere in the cities, on buses, billboards, taxi topS, you name it. And, the premise of a “big elf” seems completely ridiculous. And, all self-proclaimed indie rock hipsters are above schlocky holiday films. All I can say is that Keyes, Witmer, and I were howling through the entire film. Will Ferrell Is completely hilarious and he delivers some of the most insane one-liners throughout the movie. Even when you know the movie will take that endearing “christmas movie” path, there is enough momentum to carry it through to the end. I said it last night, and I’ll type it here, too, I think I would rather see The Elf than A Christmas Story again this Christmas. If you have a soul, then you have to go to see the movie. Grab your little sister or cousin or kid so you can save your image and maintain cool points, but once you’re there, you’ll reazlie that you’re the cool one for being there.
Tonight, Willis is going to see Ms. John Soda and B. Fleischmann at the Unitarian. I’m not sure if I’ll be going there or staying in to brace myself for SaXXon Shore to deliver the rock on Saturday and Sunday. If you’re also traveling, to San Francisco for example, have a great time. But, hope to see you in upstate NY.
I’m also really excited that Eric Gagne won the NL Cy Young Award. He’s a Dodger, so of course that makes me happy, but he’s also an amazing reliever.
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