The Projectionist for May 9, 2011 May 15, 2011

Hello there Mead-Berry,

I was watching Hook tonight with the Little Projectionist. Picked it up from the $5 movie bin at Wal-Mart. He will watch it at least 20 times over the next month. I calculate this to be roughly $.25 per viewing. Directed by Spielberg, I was not sure what I was watching. You would think Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman would be a fine duo. I even caught an early role for Gwyneth Paltrow as well as great cameos from George Lucas, Carrie Fischer, and Jimmy Buffett. Think about that list for 8 seconds.

Speaking of the Little Projectionist, I played a Jedi mind trick on him tonight. I actually convinced him to make a very bad trade with his older sister. He deserved it, but I wonder how long he will be fooled. I fully expect a full retraction from our “trade negotiations” tomorrow. Would it be wrong to call him an “Indian Giver”? That term is definitely not politically appropriate anymore. I can’t imagine “Native American Giver” is any better. I’d just better say nothing, it’s always better that way.

This week we get the female Hangover with Bridesmaids. Did they have to release this two weeks before the Hangover II? This is another brilliant distribution move from Hollywood. They couldn’t have released this two months ago when we knee deep in cartoons and thrillers? We also are getting a very strange looking movie called Priest. This is NOT a “faith-based” film, so don’t come expecting The Passion. For all of you people who have been asking for some of the independent films, we secured Win Win with Paul Giamatti.  We beg for these titles, and finally were given some love. So if you want to see more of these movies get to Meadville this weekend and buy a ticket.

The porch is all business at the Chophouse. Sat outside for lunch the other day and was very happy.

Now your moment of zen: