Movie quiz from Jana's blog that took a million years to fill out

So I'm posting it here to get more mileage out of it.   Note to certain readers: if you gave birth to either Peter or myself, navigate away from this page immediately.  

1. What movie have you seen the most times in the theater? How many times?  Amelie, 3 times  
2. What was the last movie you walked out of in the theater?  Showgirls.  I've since seen it a bajillion times. It's brilliantly horrible.
3. What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?  E.T
4. What is your favorite movie soundtrack?  The Big Chill
5. Have you ever dressed up as a movie character for Halloween? If so, who? Charlie Chaplin
6. What was the first R-rated movie you ever saw? Were you allowed or did you sneak? Maybe Jaws? Is that R-rated? Regardless, it scarred me for life.  Our babysitter let us watch it on cable. I was 6. She should definitely go straight to hell for what she's done.
7. Star Wars (orig. trilogy) or Lord of the Rings? LOTR. Fo shiz.

8. Pacino or De Niro? De Niro, no doubt. Pacino is a major douchebag, especially after Scent of a Woman. Hoo ya!  Seriously? Oscar for that BS?
9. Titanic...did it suck or was it great?  I award Titanic maximum suckiness points.
10. What's your take on Cassavetes?  No opinion.
11. Favorite John Hughes character?  Farmer Ted, Sixteen Candles
12. Which movie gives you a boner (or makes you tingle)? Cool Hand Luke.
13. Which movie always makes you cry like the big puss you are? Cinema Paradiso. Like a big fat baby. And Saraband. With that one, I cry during the opening credits now in anticipation of the heart-wrenching drama about to unfold.
14. What's the furthest you've ever gotten in a movie theater? (i.e, second base...) Really? Third. You asked! Don't act all scandalized.  
15. Speaking of sports metaphors, what's your favorite sports movie?  The Sandlot!!!!
16. Favorite:
(a)   teen movie?  Say Anything, which is a movie about teens, but I think it stands up into adulthood.
(b) Quentin Tarantino movie?  I'll go with the Kill Bills just to be controversial.
(c)  Bill Murray movie? Groundhog Day. And Ghostbusters. I get two.
(d) romantic comedy? Love Actually.
(e) gangster movie? Good Fellas.
(f) horror movie? Shaun of the Dead if it counts. If not, the original Halloween with hot ass Jamie Lee Curtis panties.

(g) made for TV movie? Pride and motherf-ing Prejudice was awesome! And Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?, if just for the title.
(h) director? Ingmar Bergman. I'm not trying to be a pretentious dick with that one, but it's true.
(i) drug movie?  Blow. It makes me want to be in the seventies snorting massive amounts of coke poolside at a giant party, wearing a gold bikini and giant sunglasses, with a cigarette in one hand and a big wad of cash in the other (my sexy Columbian lover/dealer would be holding up the mirror and rolled up hundred dollar bill, allowing me to snort hands-free) while a Stones song (I'm thinking "Gimme Shelter") perfectly punctuates this super-glamorous and yet soon-to-turn-tragic moment. And isn't that what a drug movie should do?
17. Which movie have you seen already but will never, ever, ever watch again?  Harold and Kumar. Shut up, people. That movie sucked ass.
18. Which movie are you embarrassed to really like?  The Edge. Not because it's a bad movie, but because every time I say how much I love it, people make fun of me. It's so good!
19. Which movie should be remade asap? Tron. I think the time has come.
20. What the F happened to (insert answer)? He used to be so damn funny! Steve Martin.
21. For the love of everything that's sacred, please someone stop (insert answer) from making another movie! The completely unfunny, talent-less hacks who made Harold and Kumar can stop anytime now.
22. Which movie do all your friends love but you think is whatevs?  Harold and Kumar. If I have to type that one more time, I'm going to kill myself.
23. Which movie do you love but all your friends think is whatevs? The Edge!  
24. If you could hump/date/marry any movie character, who would it be?
       hump: Luke of the cool hand     

     date: Jason Bourne. Come on! Wouldn't that would be fun?

     marry: Richie Tenenbaum
25. Best movie ever? It's a Wonderful Life. No contest.
26. Book you wish would be made into a movie, and who would direct it? I would never wish that on a book I love.

From my conversation with my sister this morning:

Me: So how's the new place?

Michelle:  Awesome.  I woke up, first morning in the new house, I turned on the TV and the Price is Right was on, like first thing.  AND they were playing Plinko.  I thought to myself:  Today is going to be a great day.

56?

Well, I guess I know what we'll be watching tonight.

That couple was on Antiques Roadshow, but 

I'm thinking they'd be awesome in Do My Wife Please 57.

In case you've been wondering why I never post anymore

For your viewing pleasure:

Jon Stewart is why I'll never give up cable.  

When We Left Earth

The Discovery Channel is running a six-part series right now about the history of the space program and it's absolutely incredible.  If you have an HD television, make sure you catch it on the Discovery HD network.  Even the grainy old footage from the sixties looks totally amazing. It's really moving to watch the old astronauts talk about the early missions into space -the courage of these guys was totally unbelievable.  Watching this has made me realize just how much our country desperately needs something positive and inspiring to rally behind nowadays. Sadly, I can't help but think that too many people today would rather follow the latest shenanigans of bullshit celebrities than a mission to Mars.  This show is the hottest thing going at our house. Except for my

sweet ass, of course.

 

Friday morning bath

Peter and Annabel

Wow.

This is (or was) the most impossibly delicious, flaky, buttery, perfect croissant in all the world.  I was totally going to break up with Matthew and Heidi, but luckily for them,  they stopped at Bakery Nouveau and picked me up one of these before they came over today.  If it didn't mean that I'd be 4 dress sizes bigger, I'd eat one of these at every meal.  OMFG. Yes, it was this croissant that inspired me to post after nearly three weeks.  

Bad bad bad blogger.

I know, I know.  I haven't posted in one million years.  I got nuthin', people.  Stop pressuring me.  It's flattering that you want to know what's in my brain.  That's nice.  But you're annoying me now, so stop it. 

Mother's Day Breakfast

13 Habits of a Somewhat Successful Mom

Since it's Mother's Day, and I'm officially a mom now, I'll take some time to take stock of my newly acquired mommy habits:

1. I actually get out the little crevice tool when I vacuum.  

2. I wipe off the high chairs at restaurants.  

3. I sterilize things.  

4. I carry a very large purse, which contains among other things, a bottle of Purell, diapers, baby wipes, changing pad, ziploc bags, an Epi-pen, an extra outfit for the baby, 3 types of lip gloss, a hairbrush, toys, books and a pacifier.  Soon, I'll reach the next level when I add a pair of tweezers and band-aids. 

5. I wash my hands one thousand times a day.

6. I am convinced that every person I see is carrying a communicable disease.  

7. I think Annabel's crying is cute.  

8. My mousepad is a copy of  The Giving Tree.  

9. I wear sensible shoes most of the time.  

10. I will talk about my baby all day long. 

11. I'll listen to you talk about your baby all day long.

12. I believe that my child is smarter, healthier, cuter,  and more talented than any other.  I realize that all parents think like this, but in my case it happens to be actually be true.

13. I'm wearing curlers for Christ's sake.

In the studio

Peter and the boys from the band (Curtains for You, that is) were kind enough to let Annabel and I hang out in the studio with them for a few hours this weekend while they recorded their new album (live!).  It was really interesting to watch the whole recording process happening, because the vast majority of it is a total and complete mystery to me.  Music just makes itself, doesn't it? I took lots of photos with my  awesome new Lensbaby 2.0,which Peter just bought for me as an anniversary gift/consolation prize for having an  ENTIRE WEEKEND ALONE WITH THE BABY, which is not a thing we take lightly around these here parts.   We like to take breaks for things like showers and self-reflection periodlically, which is where that whole "two parent household" thing comes in really handy.  But I digress. Too bad I hadn't the time to practice with it (then lens  - try to keep up, people) before I went ape shit crazy with it in the studio. It's a tricky little thing that has a mind of its own. Consequently, I'm unhappy with most of what I shot, but managed to salvage a few shots thanks to the wonders of Camera RAW and my BFF, Photoshop.  I've got a few photos up on their myspace page.  Do check them out, won't you?  

puppy love

Today, Annabel and I had a playdate with two of the birth class mommies and their baby boys.  We went for a walk around Greenlake and enjoyed some fresh air and intermittent bursts of sunshine (we take what we can get around these parts).  I experienced major stroller envy after pushing Graham in his BOB jogging stroller and I'll now be dropping heavy hints until one of these magical contraptions finds its way onto my doorstep.  Ahem.  

AND!  Annabel was totally obsessed with Elissa's dog, Shirley.  They had a grand time playing together until Shirley crossed the line and licked Annabel's nose, at which point the delightful/maniacal laughter came to an abrupt end.

And check out the the first tooth (click on the photo for a big enough view):

She had no clue that mommy's eardrums were being assaulted.

We bought these baby headphones so that Annabel can go to daddy's shows, but given that daddy hardly ever plays in all ages venues, they'd been used exactly once. UNTIL TODAY. How awesomely prepared did I feel when they came to check the smoke alarms in the building this morning?

Outrageous, truly.

Sent to me this morning by Matthew.  I watched it 4 times.  That's what I said.

Overheard at the CFY photo shoot

"Why is it no matter what you guys put on, you still look like indie fags?"

Prelude to a break-up.

Peter:  If you're ever looking for a last minute gift for me, I really need to get some Hall and Oates up in here.

Me:  Eew!!

Peter:  What?!?!

Me:  Hall and Oates suck ass.

Peter:  Dude,  Hall and Oates are awesome!

Me:  Fuck off.

Your mission,

should you choose to accept it:

A)  Visit KEXP.ORG and request Curtains for You.  Just scroll to the bottom left where it says "DJ Request". Easy peasy.

B)  Come to the Curtains for You show this Friday at the Comet.

C)  Feel super awesome for supporting the hardest-working, best-looking, sweetest-smelling boys in show business.

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