I was going to let Cloud Atlas pass me by, but a friend of mine called wanting someone to go see it with him, so I wound up seeing it in IMAX.  I'm really glad I did; I think it's far better than a lot of critics have been reporting (I agree with Keith's B grade).

We call that the Sunshine Rule.

We call that the Sunshine Rule.

Carmen Sandiego has been keeping busy.

Carmen Sandiego has been keeping busy.

Chiming in on the Dead Like Me recommendation - a terrific show that was canceled to make room for that ratings powerhouse that took the world by storm…Fat Actress. 

Chiming in on the Dead Like Me recommendation - a terrific show that was canceled to make room for that ratings powerhouse that took the world by storm…Fat Actress. 

Back when I ordered sodas, I used to ask for "Coke or Pepsi, whichever you've got."  I once said that while visiting Atlanta, and I thought they were going to run me out of town on a rail.

Back when I ordered sodas, I used to ask for "Coke or Pepsi, whichever you've got."  I once said that while visiting Atlanta, and I thought they were going to run me out of town on a rail.

In response, Sony has said that this line could not possibly have been stolen from Faulkner, because it incorporates punctuation.

In response, Sony has said that this line could not possibly have been stolen from Faulkner, because it incorporates punctuation.

If you ever host a barbecue, always put Rhoda on the invitation.

If you ever host a barbecue, always put Rhoda on the invitation.

Retta is an amazing live-tweeter, and I'm incredibly happy to see that Donna is one, too.

Retta is an amazing live-tweeter, and I'm incredibly happy to see that Donna is one, too.

Anyone care to spoil what the "shocking final act" entails?

Anyone care to spoil what the "shocking final act" entails?

Show me a bag of Bigfoot's droppings, or shut up!

Show me a bag of Bigfoot's droppings, or shut up!

There's a theater here in St. Louis that is perfect for movies like these.  I avoid it at all costs if it's a movie I want to pay careful attention to, but for dumb popcorn blockbusters, it's insanely fun.