Holidays, a time to kick back and enjoy friends, family, food and as many movies as possible!! A few years back we started the tradition of going to a movie on Christmas day. We found we were not alone!! I am always amazed a the lines and all the people who come to see a movie on Christmas. I thought it was a Seattle thing. But even here in Montana where generally a movie is not packed, on Christmas day Whitefish broke all of it’s records for movie attendance. For me the entire holiday season is a wonderful time to catch up on all the good movies. So it starts Christmas day and continues through the week if there are enough good films to see. I have to admit it is a bit harder here in Whitefish to find enough films but this year I am behind and so I do have a solid series.
Today we plan to go see Avatar. A movie with a mix of reviews. Of course the Sci-fi folks are thrilled, as are the lovers of special effects. I have even heard from some more serious film types that the storyline is one that spurs the viewer to thoughtful consideration of the world we live in. All I am really certain of at this point is that it is the sold out show here in Whitefish and Kalispell and that is not something that happens to often!
Yesterday’s movie was less popular. Up In The Air, has been around a while. Still I doubt it was ever a Montana favorite. I liked it. May be because my life keeps me up in the air a lot. Although I rarely travel alone and I am not close to any major mile markers. Still I was all too familiar with the insider travel talk as well as being someone often hired to tell someone bad news because someone else is not willing to do it. What I liked about the film was the fact that it became obvious that Clooney’s character had no personal life; however, was amazingly real and effective in his job. My favorite scene was when told the guy his kids should be disappointed in him – not because he was fired but because long ago he gave up his dream – french cooking. That scene was awesome. He was real, honest and gave the man a path to get his life back.
In the end I liked the non-Hollywood conclusion. He didn’t get a girl, nor totally transform to some new guy, instead he connected to his family through giving away miles, he gave the awesome recommendation that got the girl the ‘right’ job and went back to doing what he did better then most people. I’m glad firing or laying off people did not become an ichat process. There were a lot of messages in that movie worth considering. So far the best film of the holidays – but I still have the week ahead.
In case you are wondering what happens to Bailey with all the movies. Bailey is spending every third day at Stoltle’s where he is having the opportunity to play with a variety of dogs who are all teaching him more manners then I had been successful at doing. He seems to love it and sleeps like a baby afterwards! Also Bailey and Sooke are slowing become better pack mates. Of course Sooke still rules and must sleep on all the beds, steal the toys and get the first chew on any chew bone; however, I am noticing she sleeping closer and leaving things behind more freely for Bailey to enjoy. I am confident they will soon be buddies!! In the mean time I am going to the movies!!