Monk - Television

Another summer season series. It's a simple, almost corny show but one that has brought more belly laughs to me than any other in a long time. It's better than therapy. I relate to him. No, I'm not compelled to touch every traffic meter, but I am compelled to make my bed every morning in just a certain way. And did you see the one where he mailed his garbage to his therapist when the sanitation workers went on strike. This is one most of the family can watch.

The Closer - Television

Isn't it great that the networks have come with summer seasons so there are more choices than prime-time season reruns or off-season fillers? The Closer --one of my all-time favs, although listening to the accent took some getting used to. However, now, in my fantasy world, I am Brenda Lee Johnson fighting injustice, getting to the truth, and always closing that case in a clever way all the while dressed in cute, femine clothing--usually dresses--and alway polite. Thank you. Thank you very much.

Burn After Reading - Movie

Save yourself the money--and the time. Why is it that movie makers consider adding profanity (and lots of it) humor. I find it distracting and offensive. I'm further disappointed that the all-star cast of Clooney, Pitt, and others (I'm not really an "Enquiring" mind or an Academy Award watcher so I don't remember star names unless I really like their stuff.) apparently don't object to accepting scripts with profanity (and obscene inventions). My 18-year-old son's opinion: This is a stupid movie. To quote another movie goer overheard exiting the theater, "We should have seen Mama Mia a third time."