Murphy's Law

I saw Cloverfield Monday night. The movie is told completely from the vantage point of a home movie camera. And I mean completely. It starts at a going away party, and then hits the streets as something awful attacks Manhattan. The effect is both mesmerizing and annoying. At times you feel like you're there, but you may also feel like puking. My wife got so nauseated she had to step out and, how do I put this delicately, BARF. This, even after we sat in the back row. I knew it was going to be a rough ride. Did you see The Blair Witch Project? Similar camera work. I did not get sick but I did feel like I just read in the backseat of the car during a long road trip.

The movie has some incredibly tense scenes. A couple of times I was reminded of the immortal Aliens---especially in the tunnels. Unlike Aliens, I didn't care enough about the characters, and the ending will leave some unhappy, but overall I somewhat enjoyed the ride. B- I should note I've talked to people who loved this movie and some who hated it. I'm somewhere in the middle.

Thank you to all the people who wrote into to express just how awful Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate tastes. It's hard to put into words, but many of you tried. I'd say a mat shot at closing time comes closest, only this doesn't give you a buzz. I was also fascinated that one person, Sara, actually likes this soft drink gone bad. Sara, are you sure you're drinking Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate?

Shawn Terrell is really getting upset about the Pearl Jam bashing. You may be having fun, but I have to work with him.