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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Part One


The best of the series so far and almost the end of the story. Harry and his friends are on the run and trying to find a way to finally defeat (the fantastic Ralph Fiennes) Lord Voldemort. This is a darker, more grown up outing for Harry Potter. It has more adult tones and actually gets its PG-13 rating for a reason. It was great in IMAX and has room for repeat viewings. We've watched these kids grow into reasonably good actors. Its got some laughs and plenty of tears. The Deathly Hallows is a far stretch from Sorcerers Stone and is filled with great big screen action. If your a fan of the books or movies or both than don't miss this on the big screen. Can't wait for Part 2.

Vampire Weekend  "Holiday"


You may have heard this song on a Honda commercial lately. Although not intentionally a holiday-time song it does have a reminiscent Christmas holiday feel to it. Vampire Weekend hits a home run with this catchy hit with a bit of a Beach Boys vibe.

"Parks and Recreation" Season 2 NBC


Wow. This show is everything I look for in a weekly sitcom. Amy Poehler  is pitch perfect comedic genius as Leslie Knope. She's your basic everyday government official with upstanding morals surrounded by less than moral co-workers. Hilarity is ever present and Season 2 was a big step closer to comedy gold. I am anxiously awaiting season 3 which will air mid season. Pay close attention to Nick Offerman as Ron "F***ing" Swanson. A mustache never looked so badass. 

Favorite Horror Movie(s) # Two

  For me to call one of these better than other would be a disservice to...the other. They are brilliant stories of love and loneliness. The setting and score are both perfectly blended together. The biggest difference for me is what may have been lost in translation in, "Let the Right One In". I was still able to catch the emotion of the film. Its rare that a "re-imagining" can live up to its original counterpart but "Let Me In" does so flawlessly. 

  We are not told anything of back story of the little girl vampire in the movie. It almost seems like she doesn't remember being a human. She just knows that she's been 12 for a "long time". In many ways this really isn't a horror movie. Its a love story and should be watched as such. Not only are these a favorite horror movie, they're also a favorite movie of all time. I probably should have given this movie a synopsis because if you haven't seen it you won't quite understand what I'm getting at. If I have ever stressed that someone watch one of my favorite horror movies this is the one to start with. Make sure you see them both. Oh and watch them with a friend. It's a movie that will remind how important they are.