I’m watching Degrassi: The Next Generation on On Demand right now. Yes indeed, I have no taste. But when you watch these shows (other examples would be: South of Nowhere, or some mid-90’s gems like USA High or California Dreams), don’t you always feel so sad for the actors that are playing the parents? I mean, their long and mildly-successful acting careers have led them to third billing on a teen soap from Canada that only appears on the extended cable package? Some people must really love acting.

Earlier I went to see Iron Man. I’m not gonna lie, I’m kind of a sucker for Robert Downey JR. When I walked out of the theater after seeing Zodiac last year, I thought this could have used more Robert Downey JR. Anyhow, a preview for The Incredible Hulk came on before the movie, and I’m sure you’ve heard that they’re trying this again, but now that this has come to fruition, it’s still ridiculous and funny. Some people must really love losing money.

Even earlier I was patroning a Starbucks in Pittsburgh.  I saw that they were brewing my favorite coffee– Cafe Estima.  I promptly ordered one in a medium size, but was met with “sorry, we only have Pike Place brewed right now.”  This happens quite often and always reminds me of my father, who has quite a lot to say about baristas who stand around being Chatty Cathy’s when they could be brewing coffee.  Dad has developed a stock response to this–he just walks out.  Occasionally he will even throw in a “I’m sorry, I thought you sold coffee here” on the way out. Some people must really love sucking at their jobs.

While watching the Penguins vs. Flyers game tonight with some friends, I was offered a choice in social lubricants– Bud Lite or Miller High Life.  I won’t say I choose immediately, because I did have a small debate in my head before delivering my answer, as I tend to do about, oh… 200% of the time.  But once I did decide, I choose the High Life–proudly.  And let’s have full disclosure right here and now.  I have a Miller High Life t-shirt and trucker hat.  One of which is courtesy of my parents.  I must really love crappy beer.

I could watch You’ve Got Mail everyday.

What’s a movie you never get sick of?

Hey, I totally got everyone to admit they enjoy Can’t Hardly Wait! Mission accomplished.

1. “They say great men are embraced by thousands of strangers. I want to be great.”
Answer: John Cusack as Peter Burton in True Colors.

2. “I think my body’s getting used to these 36 hour days.”
Answer: Shane Carruth as Aaron in Primer.

3. “I was up there in a fat guy suit literally suffocating to death, and I was still, still, trying to contribute to the group by making as many laser noises as humanly possible.”
Answer: Noah Bastian as Chad Linus in 2ge+her.
—– Guessed by: Maura (via Google!).

4. “Prepare to be humiliated on cable television!”
Answer: Ben Stiller as White Goodman in Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story.
—– Guessed by: Lexie.

5. “You are the only reason I am. You are all my reasons.”
Answer: Russell Crowe as John Nash in A Beautiful Mind.
—– Guessed by: Jen.

6. “He really is in love with himself. I thought it was just a summer thing.”
Answer: Helen Hunt as Jo Harding in Twister.

7. “But then she reaches in her bag and pulls out a Strawberry Pop-Tart– the very same breakfast pastry I was consuming at that moment! What was I to do? How was I to proceed?”
Answer: Ethan Embry as Preston Meyers in Can’t Hardly Wait.
—– Guessed by: Kim, Denise, Laura, and Leah.

8. “Excuse me, was there a big yellow bird on this plane?”
Answer: Sally Kellerman as Miss Finch in Follow that Bird.
—– Guessed by: Arden.

9. “I was at this party once, and I’m on the couch with Randa McKinney. She was just sitting there, looking beautiful, staring at me. I go to lean in and kiss her, and I realize I have gum in my mouth. So I turn, take out the gum, stuff it in a paper cup next to the sofa, and turn around. Randa McKinney throws up all over herself. I knew the second it happened, it was a miracle. I could have been kissing her when she threw up. That would have scarred me for life. I may never have recovered. I’m a miracle man.”
Answer: Joaquin Phoenix as Merrill Hess in Signs.
—– Guessed by: Ari.

10. “I simply spied you loitering in organic produce and assumed you had time on your hands.”
Answer: Timothy Dalton as Simon Skinner in Hot Fuzz.
—– Guessed by: Arden.

I felt like doing something a little fun today, so below is a list of quotes from movies and you get to guess which ones! Please don’t google them!

1. “They say great men are embraced by thousands of strangers. I want to be great.”

2. “I think my body’s getting used to these 36 hour days.”

3. “I was up there in a fat guy suit literally suffocating to death, and I was still, still, trying to contribute to the group by making as many laser noises as humanly possible.”

4. “Prepare to be humiliated on cable television!”

5. “You are the only reason I am. You are all my reasons.”

6. “He really is in love with himself. I thought it was just a summer thing.”

7. “But then she reaches in her bag and pulls out a Strawberry Pop-Tart– the very same breakfast pastry I was consuming at that moment! What was I to do? How was I to proceed?”

8. “Excuse me, was there a big yellow bird on this plane?”

9. “I was at this party once, and I’m on the couch with Randa McKinney. She was just sitting there, looking beautiful, staring at me. I go to lean in and kiss her, and I realize I have gum in my mouth. So I turn, take out the gum, stuff it in a paper cup next to the sofa, and turn around. Randa McKinney throws up all over herself. I knew the second it happened, it was a miracle. I could have been kissing her when she threw up. That would have scarred me for life. I may never have recovered. I’m a miracle man.”

10. “I simply spied you loitering in organic produce and assumed you had time on your hands.”

I’m still sick. So what do you get? Trailer reviews. My apologies.

1. Over Her Dead Body
This seems too close to Just Like Heaven. Paul Rudd, why? Hell, I even think Eva Longoria is probably capable of finding more worthwhile projects… meh, probably not.

2. Shrooms
I prefer to think of Lindsey Haun as that little kid from The Color of Friendship. She does not do drugs! Also, this looks dreadful.

3. 21
Hey, since when are we letting that guy from Across the Universe have a career? Well, with any luck this will tank at the box office.

4. Leatherheads
You had me at Jim Halpert, but you completely lost me at Renee Zellweger.

5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
This could look better, but I was sold when I heard Marshall Erikson wrote the screenplay.

6. Fool’s Gold
What? Why? What? And most importantly… why? I’m already using this movie as a punchline. You should too! It’s the new Gigli.

7. Wanted
This cast seems more high-quality than the material at hand. However, never underestimate my dedication to Bright Abbott, whom I just learned is in this. Yes!!!

8. The Other Boleyn Girl
ERIC BANA FOR THE WIN! That is all.

9. The Accidental Husband
This looks throw-away, BUT it seems the only other way to get my Jeffrey Dean Morgan fix these days is a spare episode of Weeds or P.S. I Love You, and hell no to the latter.

10. Run Fatboy Run
Simon Pegg? Sold.

11. Definitely, Maybe
Does this not look adorable? ADORABLE, I say.