I just got back from the midnight showing of The Dark Knight and it was completely incredible. We had long lines and the lobby full of people for a film being shown the same time on four screens. Two major TV stations (ABC/CBS) and a local radio station talking to the fans. Slowly we all started from the lobby to the theaters to choose seats. The lights dimed and the trailers shown before the feature was The Watchmen, The Day The Earth Stood Still, and Terminator Salvation. The story for The Dark Knight is very grounded and the city of Gotham looks like any other major city not the Burton Gotham. We have three villians in this movie Scarecrow, The Joker, and Two-Face and it all made sense. The pacing, the action, the humor, the darkness, the visuals and Mr. Ledger (r.i.p.) your last role was the best Joker ever. DC has officially given Marvel a run for the money with this film.

Since I'm on vacation this week and I'm not with my significant other (she has an extreme fear of planes!), she has been on my mind so I am amazed with the differences we have in our relationship. First, I'm from California with a big family but we are not extremely close and my parents are both deceased. I like films, reading, history, cars, technology, traveling and all forms of music. My favorite movie in this whole world is Scarface: a story of nothing to something, love at first sight, family issues, and the violence of the drug business. My boo is a southern belle and has strong family ties. She only likes romantic movies (which means I can only watch romantic movies!!), reading, history, trucks, fishing, long walks, nature, and only country music. Her favorite movie is Gone With The Wind, which I don't like but I'll watch it for her. We don't agree on many things but we get along (never one argument in two years) and it just amazes me because we are so different. I would like to hear from anyone with the same differences in your relationships in your lives or just movie genres.

This week for the fourth Starz is showing the theatrical version of Grindhouse with all the faux trailers, coming attractions, restricted viewing, and all. I only wish that both films would finally make it to blu-ray as a whole and not the double dip it has become. (with missing content)