Just some quick comments about what I have been watching lately.
Around my house we have really been enjoying Grimm. I had an interest in the show when I first heard about it last year, but we waited until the Season 1 DVDs came out on Netflix to start watching. Has a real Season 1 and 2 of Supernatural feel with a good mythology so far and some comic relief (mainly in the form of Monroe played by Silas Weir Mitchell). If you don't know about the show, check into it. The main character, Nick, is a cop in Portland, OR. He is also the blood descendant of the original Brothers Grimm. This allows him to see the supernatural creatures from the fairy tales hiding beneath the skin of seemingly everyday people. Good premise with witty and interesting characters. Definitely 4 Mick Happies so far (16 episodes in). Wanted to let you know as Season 1 is on sale at iTunes for $19.99 not sure for how long tough. I just purchased the whole season (about $15 cheaper than Best Buy or Amazon for the DVDs). Check it out.
Yesterday the daughter and I went to see Fun Size. I have seen almost every high school movie since the 1980s and this hits all of the cliches - teens having to solve a problem, check. Things going horribly wrong, check? High school crush finally showing an interest in you, check. Overlooked boy or girl you really love, check. What it does right is have a non-speaking 8 year-old (Albert played well by Jackson Nicoll) on the loose who hooks up with a struggling to get his life together store clerk. The movie also doesn't take itself too seriously and doesn't go in for gross-out comedy. Only a few (non-F-bomb) swearing. Definitely family friendly. Not great, but definitely gives off a few laughs. Jane Levy has one line in the movie that you will remember for a long time after the movie ends. Also liked Galaxy Scout's (Riki Lindhome) part - hey I like happy endings. Three Mick Happies for this one. The trailer below gives you many of the best bits (but not all) - catch it on video.
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