The Hills Are Alive 5K Photo

So I had to search the internet but I found some photos from the race.  I found a few with me in them, though they aren't really of me.  Oh well.

The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones directed by Peter Jackson
2009
★★★★✰
So I have never read this book (but I might want to now) and did not know too much about the story but this movie was very good.  Of course, I love Peter Jackson because of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and he really made a good film.  The visuals were stunning and the story sickening yet intriguing.  It is worth checking this one out.

Yes Man

Yes Man directed by Peyton Reed
2008
★★✰✰✰
So I keep wondering how Jim Carrey gets to keep making these movies.  The weird love interest story with him and Zooey Deschanel was a little creepy since he is so much older.  A few laughs but not many.  The plus was an awesome character of Norman played by The Flight of the Choncords' Rhys Darby (Murray).  He is hilarious as always. "Car"

The Hills Are Alive 5K Results

So I got my official time for The Hills Are Alive 5K race.  29:06.  106 out of 284 runners.  8th out of 20 in my division (Mens 30-39).  Not bad.  Especially since at least 30 seconds had elapsed before I even crossed the start line.  I wish that all these races would use chip timers.  I realize that it costs more money but then I can get a more accurate time.

The Hills Are Alive 5K

So I ran in my fifth 5K this year.  The Hills Are Alive was a great race.  It was entirely on dirt horse trails in Rolling Hills Estates and as the name suggests, it was hilly.  Not really hilly but certainly more than any of the other races I have run in.  I felt good.  I think I got a good time.  I am not sure if I get official results with this race.  I really need to remember to stop my timer when I pass the finish line!  Especially on these races without timing tags!  Oh well.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past directed by Mark Waters
2009
★✰✰✰✰
So I keep wondering why Matthew McConaughey is in movies.  He may be the worst actor ever (insert Comic Book Guy)!  This movie was horrible.  If not for Michael Douglas' "Gordon Gekko" ish Uncle Wayne character, this movie would get zero stars.  Luckily my wife was in control of the remote, and most of the movie was fast forwarded.

Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt directed by Miguel Arteta
2009
★★★✰✰
So I really like Michael Cera but it seems like all his characters are becoming the same.  The split personality in this film was great but I hate to keep seeing the awkward George Michael Bluth (Arrested Development)/Paulie Bleeker (Juno)/Evan (SuperBad) in the same roles.  That being said, I am really looking forward to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World...