The Dark Knight (and other stuff)

I'll start with the most recent: The Dark Knight. Kyle got some tickets a few weeks ago, so I got to go last night to the 7:00 showing.  It was my first time at the Warren Theater, so I was double excited for that fact.  Let me first tell you about the theater..

A friend recently told me he is "boycotting" movies, because of the outrageous pricing in recent years.  I asked him if he was boycotting gasoline and coffee as well.. I didn't get an answer to that question.  The only reason I mention this is because I remember when the Warren theater was being built, the main focus would be "a unique and comfortable" theater experience.  I figured that just meant spend more money for a little bigger seat.  I also couldn't believe the amount they were going to charge for balcony seats (that also provides a waiter, food, and drink, all for EXTRA).

I can tell you after tasting the Warren Theater Kool-aid, it tastes good, and I want some more... As I approached that theater, I could hear the theme to Star Wars being played from the speakers, from then I was hooked.  The attendants opening the front door for you, the layout of the theater inside, down to the curtain that raised before the movie, all added to my experience unlike I had ever hoped.  If you haven't had the chance, go there, today, and see a movie.

Batman was... unbelievable.  I found myself yelling (mostly on the inside, but sometimes squeeking out a little) for the thing to slow down a little, because I was missing so much.  However, one of the most overwhelming feelings I got during that movie was how upsetting it is Heath Ledger is gone.  It was strange for me watching him in this movie, and I wonder if I would have felt the same about his performance if he were still alive.  I remember several times during the movie some of the audience laughing (they were supposed to, they were funny scenes, eerily so, but still..), but I noticed I wasn't.  I didn't think I'd feel the same way as some critics about an oscar nomination, but... well.. that's some good Kool-aid too.  Like superheroes or not, like action films or not, like MOVIES or not, you must see this movie.

Kaitlyn spent the night last night with Emily, and I only got to hear the tail end of the conversations they were having at 10:30 in Emily's room, but it sure was funny.  Giggle giggle giggle, talk talk, giggle giggle, great times.

We've come a long way swimming this summer... We've gone from holding on to me for dear life to swimming alone (with floaties), swimming under water (at least her face), jumping off the side, and now... jumping off the diving board!  What a long way we've come!

Okay, one last thought (it's been a while since I've posted, so I've gotta get it all in.. besides, my page views are WAAAAY down, gotta get those back up..) on the iPhone... without boring you with another review of it, let me sum up as best I can:

If you don't have one, YOU MUST GET ONE.  If you already have a 2G version, don't upgrade, not worth it.