Working For The Weekend

Well, it's going on four weeks that I have been down with this back condition. In that time, I've seen an orthopedist and two chiropractors as well as receiving a lot of pity. I have been able to go back to church. I still can't sit comfortably though. In fact, it's a little worse today than yesterday. But this new chiro told me it would be probably. I've had some pain shooting down into my leg today that I haven't had this week. I'm hoping this is all part of the process of having me back in the driver's seat (literally) this weekend. I still can't go back to work, and that stinks to high heaven. I am able to walk a lot now, but I still can't even ride in a car comfortably. I hate this. But I'm trying to keep a positive outlook. I'm just ready for everything to start working again. Especially me.

In the meantime, I have been enjoying Blockbuster Online. We have been wearing it out. And I've gotten a chance to listen to some bands that are new to me. Of course, I missed the Phoenix concert. But at least Payton used the tickets and got me a T-shirt. I don't know how many of these bands are new, but they're new to me, and I like them a lot. If you get a chance to check them out, do so, if you haven't already.

The Temper Trap - I think they're on the verge of breaking out. Dude has an amazing voice.
Wolf Parade - Like their sound a lot. They've been around for a while. I'm just now getting on board.
Hockey - They haven't been out a while. But they have a lot of energy in their songs and seem very fun. I hope they come to ACL.
The Kooks - Yep, they sound like The Kinks. But that's actually a good thing.
Broken Bells - It's the lead singer of The Shins and somebody I don't know. Like it though. I hope this doesn't mean The Shins are over. Speaking of a band being over, Brandon Flowers of The Killers is releasing a solo CD soon. Yep, they're done.
The Morning Benders - They have a new one out. Listen to the song "Excuses" and try not to sing it all day. Can't be done.
But the best band I've heard recently is Cold War Kids. They've been around a few years. They have a couple CDs I'm going to have to listen to. But if you've never listened to them, I would suggest getting their EP they put out late last year. Listen to the song "Audience." Or better yet, just click the link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O9rBQz5UAQ&feature=related) and watch them sing it live. Love dude's voice. I think they're gonna be big too. Heck, they may already be. I'm always the last to know.

And I've been watching movies, as I said. Lots and lots of movies. Let's take a look, shall we?

Fantastic Mr. Fox - Best movie I've seen in 2010. I watched last month and still have it. Thank goodness I don't have late fees. I like it because it's clever without being offensive. It's one of Chaney's favorite movies as well. She likes Ash, because he has a tube sock on his head. I like him because he thinks he's an athlete.
Dark Water - I just watched this last night. I love Jennifer Connelly. She's great, but I always forget about her when I think of my favorite actresses. She's definitely number 6 though. This movie was just aiight. I don't want to say it's predictable, but I figured it out after ten minutes. The ending has a bit of a twist though. It's worth watching. Jennifer Connelly is great.
Ocean's 11 - I love all the actors in this movie. It was good. Fun. Not great. I liked it. I would recommend it. I just wouldn't make it sound like it's the greatest movie ever made.
The House of Yes - I love Parker Posey. I wish she hadn't done this movie. Not good. But Parker Posey was great as always.
Extract - I like Mike Judge alright. This is nowhere near as funny as Office Space, but it's still pretty good. I like Jason Bateman. And I have to admit that Ben Affleck made me laugh in this movie. But it's a pretty good story. Not many laugh out loud moments, but worth a peek if you're in bed for a month.
Henry Poole Is Here - Loved it. Cheryl Hines is in it too. I wish she was in more. She's the only redeeming factor in that stupid Robin Williams movie I can't remember the name of (and the only reason I watched it). It gets a little cheesy perhaps. But it's well done, and the cast is really good.

I know there are more. I just can't think of them. But I do have quite a few coming - Safe Men, Sherlock Holmes, Ocean's 12 & 13, Caddyshack, Memento, The Fourth Kind, a host of scary movies and then I'm going on a Wes Anderson fest. Why not? I'll give him another chance. He aced Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Meanwhile, it doesn't look like I'll be catching Iron Man 2 this weekend. I just hope I'm driving. Now that I think of it, this might be a good time to start watching Lost. I have some time.