Ah, Thanksgiving. The time of year we can give thanks, stuff ourselves to the point of exhaustion, and celebrate that fateful dinner where the Native Americans embraced the Pilgrims with open arms.

Since I started this blog in early June, I’ve had lots of things to be thankful for (personally and cinematically).  A few things I’m especially thankful for…

*Spike Jonze making Where the Wild Things Are for reminiscing adults…not for the kids.

*Quentin Tarantino reminding us that he still is one of the best writer/directors in Hollywood.

*My life being significantly more positive than that of Precious.

*Michael Jackson’s death helping to determine which of my Facebook friends are kooks and which ones are normal.

*John Travolta back where he belongs — making bad movies and falling back into obscurity (Wild Hogs, Hairspray, Old Dogs to name a few).

*Going 3 for 3 with my released “Obssessions” — WTWTA, (500) Days of Summer, and Inglorious Basterds were all fantastic. My last two, The Road and Avatar still need to be seen.

*Never feeling the urge to ever read or watch the Twilight series. As someone who easily gets caught into the hype, I feel that I am a better person for it.

*And most importantly…I’m extremely thankful for my beautiful and supportive wife, my wonderful loving family, and always entertaining friends.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

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