Week 12

Another weekend at home. Daytime highs this weekend approached 100 degrees. Too hot to be spending much time in that metal garage of mine. Next weekend is supposed to be cooler so I plan on heading down there, as I have much to get done and feel guilty when I'm not making progress.

Went to Twin Hills Saturday evening for The Dark Knight. As a fan of Frank Miller and Alan Moore I had high hopes for this latest installment of the Batman franchise and was looking forward to the darker look. Unfortunately, Christian Bale's performance was less than I expected and he came across more like James Bond in a bat suit. Too many gadgets, not enough pause for thinking and logic. Heath Ledger as the Joker however really blew me away and he absolutely nailed the character in my opinion. His confrontation with Bale in the police interrogation room was memorable and the highlight of the movie. I'll not say more, lest I reveal too much to those who've not seen it yet. I recommend it highly though, despite it's character's weaknesses.

Next weekend: The new X-Files movie (following a local car show). Saturday will be a long one. ;-)