Birthday news and a review of Coraline

Yesterday was my birthday and being the answer to life, the universe and everything does not seem to be overly enlightening . . .

Spent a nice relaxing day. Part of it watching Coraline based on Neil Gaiman's book. It was in 3D which was slightly gimmicky (and raised ticket prices) and I am not convinced that it enhanced the movie, but it did not detract from it either. Delightful, entertaining, well done, all around enjoyable. One of the best crafted movies I have seen in ages, no missteps at all, and a beautiful classic fairy tale (as in a tale of fae and farie). The voice cast is excellent and the music is thematic (and includes a very short piece by They Might Be Giants!). If you like Gaiman or fae story, see Coraline. My Grade: A-

Open Letter to Senator Harry Reid.

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