Hey there. How was your weekend? Mine was filled with revelations. See, the weekend is generally the time I watch the most movies and television, usually compiling a list in my head of notes and observations that would otherwise go unheard. Aren’t you lucky?

Revelation #1: We’re In The Midst of Something Special

Surprise, surprise, another item about Batman. With The Dark Knight sailing past $300 million over the weekend faster than any movie in history, we are witnessing something very special at the box office. A perfect storm of great reviews, repeat customers, and most importantly, a truly great movie is turning this into a summer to remember. Think about this. Dark Knight just hopped over Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull‘s total, and Indy’s been kicking around for 67 days. It took Batman around 10. Will it beat Titanic, the top grossing movie ever? Not likely, but it could easily tickle the 2nd place Star Wars total of $460 million. Who knows, the way things are going, it could hit $400 million by next weekend. As a fan of movies, I savor these moments, where we get to see a film phenomenon penetrate pop culture, to the point where the Sunday showing I was at this weekend was sold out and specked with more than a few blue hairs. Freakin’ grandmas are going to see The Dark Knight! Probably makes you feel really bad if you haven’t seen it yet. And even worse when I tell you this was my third time seeing it. Well, it may just make you feel bad for me. I assure you I have a life, but it mostly revolves around movies.

Look, this is a very cool thing happening, and it’s made infinitely cooler by the fact that this is not a happy, feel-good summertime movie. This is a dark, gritty, dare I say thought provoking film that has no business racking up repeat and three-peat viewers. An interesting debate is how much Heath Ledger’s death has to do with the success. In my opinion, it boosted the opening weekend, but now people are going for the performance, and the insane word of mouth. There’s no way Heath Ledger’s death will be responsible for the long legs this movie has. It’s his performance. I’m having a great time watching the numbers rise on The Dark Knight. Enjoy the ride!

Revelation #2: Bank Job is a Fine Way to Spend a Couple Hours

I’m realizing this site could very easily turn into A) A Dark Knight fansite or B) A Jason Statham Tribute Page. Even though he only throws about 6 punches (and a brick) in The Bank Job, Statham holds down a solid movie by playing a grinder just looking to get ahead. He ends up being fairly crafty, and makes The Bank Job much more fun than its generic title. I also noticed something else. Statham grew his hair out just a bit for this movie, giving men with bald spots hope that they too can one day be cool.

Revelation #3: X-Files. Told Ya No One Cared

$10 million dollars this weekend. Damn. X-Files got spanked in the theaters, to no one’s surprise. I don’t want to say I told you so, because it was a pretty easy guess. Part of me feels bad. I like David Duchovny, and the X-Files was GIGANTIC back in the day. My dad even owns collector Mulder and Scully Barbie and Ken giftset (sounds gay, but look at how much it’s going for on Amazon) along with, like, 20 VHS tapes of various seasons we got him for Christmas. Thank god for DVDs. And that right there, what’s on my dad bookshelf, is more interesting than the new X-Files movie.

Revelation #4: Choosing Entrance Music is a Difficult Decision

So my brother is getting married this weekend, and he asked me to pick some entrance music for when I’m announced at the reception. He only gave me about two weeks to think about this. Personally, I think he should have given me at least eight months. Six to go through every song in the world, and two months to ponder whether I made the right decision. Choosing your own entrance music is both a blessing and a curse. You have one shot to embody yourself in a song, to give everyone an idea of who you are within about 30 seconds. What song do you pick? Do you go funny? Poignant? Ironic? Serious? For instance, I love Lionel Richie (ironically AND seriously), but he would make for terrible entrance music. I love Nine Inch Nails, but my grandma who once told me my short film from college contained “subjects that should be saved for the bedroom,” would probably disown me. (And by the way, I didn’t make a porno, but the short did have sex/nudity. In the doggy-style position. What’s so wrong with that, Grandma??)

This is important. If you choose poorly, people will be disappointed and forget about you. If you go too serious, you run the risk of overpowering the bride and groom when they have their first dance to “Unforgettable.” Blah. Who wants to be serious anyway? Now, you may think I’d do something like the Star Wars Disco, but alas, my older brother already snatched it up. Yes, my Nerd genes run deep in the family. In the end, I decided on California Love by 2Pac, because it gets people fired up, and it matches my personality. I’m the “California brother,” and even though it’s rap, it much easier for my grandma to take than some doggy-style swingin’ boobs.

So the big question is, what’s your perfect entrance music? Have you thought about this before? You should have. Let me know!

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