Damn, this is getting confusing!

First, I decide that the only film of the year that sounds remotely interesting (to me) is "Best in Show". Why? 'Cause Christopher Guest is actually FUNNY. (remember Spinal Tap and Waiting for Guffman?)

Then I rent "Erin Brockovitch" (for Heather) and surprise..I can sit through it. (despite Finney...who was great in The Dresser)

Then I think..."well, just 'cause a film's REALLY popular, doesn't neccessarily mean it's bad..I LOVED American Beauty...so maybe I'll check out "Brother Where Art Thou", (after all, the Coen bros. DID make Fargo) even though two of my smarter friends (Peter T and Tony Q) have totally opposing views on it.

Well, no question that Chinese Kung Fu movie slippers (the black cotton ones with the pink rubber soles) are my favourite comfortable footwear (got 'em on right now) so maybe a visit to Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, is in store. (although I rarely get that much "hang-time" in MY shoes)

Gladiator? I dunno. Togas, tits and testoterone flicks, can be fun, but I like my Roman History straight, although romances between Jean Simmons and Kirk Douglas, or even Laurence Olivier and Tony Curtis (Spartacvs) are definitely diverting. But nobody ever topped Charlie Heston in Ben Hur/Him....remember when they tried to "pry those ten commandments from his cold dead fingers"?....oops wrong Testament.

Chocolat? Sounds promising, Hafta see it on video though......Which is My REAL problem. I simply don't like going to movie theatres anymore....and films weren't MEANT to be watched on the little screen. I know I'm being completely anal, but I get really annoyed at theatre "chatterboxes"...I simply can't ignore them, and enjoy the flick. I keep wanting to turn around and say "Shut the....up"! A good way to get my teeth knocked out.

Now forgive me, but I've even considered getting a BIG SCREEN TV!! I know, I know, our friends will think it's for watching WWF wrestling, Seinfeld re-runs, the Christian Deer-Hunter's channel, or Oprah. They'll never believe me when I tell them it's ONLY to watch "fine films" (some of them FOREIGN even!) 'cause I can't hack crowds.

Anyone own (or contemplating owning) a BIG TV? (for all the RIGHT reasons of course!)

Rick