two movies

My name finally came up on the queue at the library, and I got to watch the animated flick The Incredibles with redjo. (They're not lying about that backlog - I've been waiting for months!)

I liked it a lot, although the suburban middle class didn't appeal to me that much. The visual effects were great, even if the characters were a bit wooden. I especially enjoyed the end. It was a good movie and I'd happily watch it again.

Then, last night, 7j and I went to see Must Like Dogs, with Diane Lane and John Cusack. It was a really fun movie, and funny. It had gay characters, and the main character's dad was poly (kind of). The dogs were cute but their role in the movie was not excessive. Also, the perils of a large and close family were amply demonstrated.

If you like romantic comedy, it's a good one to see.

( Some spoilers behind the cut. )

The Impossible Takes a Little While, The Safe-Keeper's Secret, and Minion

I've finished three books in the past few days, so I thought I'd write about them. One non-fiction inspiration thing, one deep-ish fantasy, and one trashy summer book that was better than I expected - something for everybody!

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