Monthly Update

Well I guess I missed my monthly update last month, so maybe that means there'll be two this month, who knows it's still early. I was able to go see Candlebox recently and let me tell you it was a great show. I can honestly say, it's the most fun I've had at a concert ever. They are out right now promoting their Greatest Hits Album, and if you have the chance to see them I would definitely recommend it. It's amazing how many people I've talked to lately who don't even know who they are, it's a shame because they put on such a excellent show.

I've also had the opportunity to see a lot of new movies in the past month. My Super Ex-Girlfriend was a decent movie, by no means spectacular but a good show -- probably more worth seeing once it's out on DVD. Superman Returns I rather enjoyed, yet most people prefer Pirates over it but I personally liked this better. Pirates of the Caribbean, I was able to see this movie twice once at the midnight showing and then the evening of the opening day. I enjoyed it, but it just didn't seem as great as the first one... I can't really place my finger on why though. It's definitely a hit at the box though, as at the time of this, it's already tripled it's budget of $225 million in sales. A couple movies out right now I'd like to see but will probably wait until DVD are Scoop and Clerks II.

DVD-wise I've seen within the past month or so Stoned (decent movie), ATL (so-so), Final Destination III (made the second one look good), The Benchwarmers (friggen hilarious -- still as funny as when I saw it in the theatres), and V for Vendetta (very, very good!). It's actually been rather slow on good movies being released on DVD lately.

And I'll leave you with this priceless picture from USA vs. China game on August 7.