12.18.2010

One memory that I have retained from childhood is seeing Tron in a drive-in theatre. I don't remember a lot of it, just that I did see it there. When D and I heard that Tron:Legacy was coming out, we agreed that it was the type of movie best seen in large format instead of at home.

We rented Tron to refresh our memories (one of us even stayed awake during the 2-hour documentary afterward). It was pretty obvious that they were way ahead of their time with the original film and we knew the sequel would be visually stunning. We debated whether to spring for IMAX 3D or regular 3D, mostly because we haven't yet patronized the new IMAX theatre in town, but then I won a Regal gift certificate at work so that made the IMAX a hard sell.

This morning was cold and wet and it was a great day to be inside - a perfect time from Tron. I thought the regular 3D was perfectly fine, so I didn't regret our decision not to see it in IMAX. The Regal's 3D glasses fit me much better than the Camelot's did, something to remember in the future. We both enjoyed the film very much. I really liked the electronic score. Daft Punk was a very fitting choice for the material and it was awesome in theater surround sound. Michael Sheen's performance was fantastic, but then again, the man rarely disappoints me.

7.25.2010

Yesterday D and I saw Inception and it was excellent! No surprise, of course, because Christopher Nolan rarely lets us down. Then we had dinner at Portofino's, which I always forget about because it's clear across town, but the drive is worth it for the wonderfully romantic atmosphere. I had the tortellachi again. I'm hungry just thinking about it.

D is off to Charlottesville with our plant manager for the yearly review with the bigwigs. It's good exposure for him and I know he'll do fine but I already miss him so much. Between D's training in NC earlier this year, my visit with Mom in April and now this trip, we've spent more time away from each other this year than any other year in our marriage. At least we will have some quality time together next month. I am so looking forward to it.

Mom sent a sweet card to tell me she was thinking of me while I was by myself this week. I made an effort to reach out and be social so I wouldn't be alone. I'm going out for dinner with my biblestudy ladies on Tuesday and then RidgewayGirl and I are having a write-in at Starbucks one night later in the week. Another one of my LT friends, jonesli, is having a readathon with me today. She reads twice as fast as I do, but we have similar tastes, which makes for nice conversations.