2 on Tuesday

 I finally saw Jurassic World this weekend.  I loved the first one (from way back when) and would (basically) watch anything with Chris Pratt in it.  Seriously, anything.  Love him.  Anna Faris is a lucky lady.  Anyway... I really enjoyed the movie!  It was definitely slightly campy - which made me happy because it's a movie about a dinosaur theme park; serious is not an option.   And yes, there were some plot holes (like  Claire's shoes; if you've seen the movie you know what I mean).  But, I enjoyed the overall plot, the casting was great, it made me laugh and had some great throwbacks to the original movie.  Anyone else see it?  Thoughts?

I've been using the summer to catch up on some TV and I just watched Empire.  It's been on my list for a while and everyone has been talking about it, so I spent the last weekend watching the entire first season.  It is SO good!  It's well written, acted and directed.  However, whenever I watch it and they say 'Empire', all I can think of is Empire Records - 'Damn the man, save the Empire'.  I love that movie (and now, need to watch it again).  I just kept saying it in my head everytime.  I am excited for season 2 to come back!

2 on Tuesday

The weatherman was predicting another weekend of brutal temperatures and I knew I wouldn't leave my apartment if I didn't pre-schedule some items.  Not that I don't love being home... but it's nice to get out and speak to other people.  So on Sunday, we made plans to go see a movie.  We decided on Kingsman and it did not disappoint.  It's not a movie about the "real" secret service, but an awesome spy movie.  It's a little tongue in cheek and very funny.  It was a prefect way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

I've been trying to cook more for a variety of reasons - it's cheaper, I eat healthier, I enjoy it and find it relaxing.  This weekend was no different and since it was Valentine's Day, I made myself a nice steak dinner.  I used this recipe for the steak and it was delicious.  I paired it with some simple roasted tomatoes and brussels sprouts.  I am a firm believer that you don't need to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentine's Day.  In the words of Tom and Donna (from Parks and Recreation) - Treat Yo Self!

I may never go to a "regular" movie theatre again...

I am serious.  Like I have been totally jaded from going to any old movie theatre.  I know this is a non-running post, and totally makes me look nerdy, but I'm going for it anyway.  You probably don't know this about me (mostly 'cuz when else would I have talked about it?), but I kinda love the Marvel/Disney movies.  I just can't help it.  I know... nerd alert.

Anyways, I've been wanted to see the new Thor movie and I finally went and saw it last week.  I don't want to ruin it for anybody who hasn't seen it, so let me just say it was awesome.  Plus, staring at Chris Hemsworth (who is shirtless for a portion, thank you Marvel) and Tom Hiddleston (ok, so the Loki costume isn't great, but hello - have you seen him?) for 2 hours isn't the worst either.

Since the movie has been out for a bit, it wasn't in the theatre I normally go to.  But it was at a different one that was closer to my apartment.  When I went to buy the tickets, it made me select a seat.  I've only done that for Imax movies before so I thought it was slightly strange.

But then I arrived at the theatre and discovered that holy cow, this is not a normal movie theatre.  The seats were not only oversized, but nicely cushioned and they RECLINED.  It may have been the best movie watching experience ever.  I set my chair in the perfect reclined position and settled into watch the movie.  It was amazing.  By far the best way to watch a movie.  I don't think I can ever go to another movie theatre again.

And, it was only $2.50 more then normal theatres in NYC (which are already ridiculously expensive).  I'd spend $2.50 more to have a recliner.

Awesome seats

Settled in to watch the movie! (And yes, I still own/wear Uggs)

And if you needed any other reasons... they have the good Coke machine's were you can mix your flavor your self.  Epic win.  

Best Coke machine ever.

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Pitch Perfect

Last night, my friend Pam and I decide to go to the movies.  We'd both needed some cheering up and didn't feel like watching election coverage all night.  Plus, as a bonus (which we discovered when we got there), movie theatres are EMPTY on Tuesday nights.  I mean, logically it's not that surprising, but in NYC you never know.  

In the mood for some lighthearted-ness, we choose Pitch Perfect.  And let me tell you - it was amazing!  Not in the "it's going to win an Oscar" amazing, but still amazing.  We saw the trailer for it way back when we went to see Magic Mike and knew immediately we would need to see this one too.  The music is great and there are some awesomely cheesey scenes as well as some great one liners.  I actually think I might buy this when it comes out on DVD for bad days!

If you need a happy movie and some laughs, definitely check out Pitch Perfect!