February Madness

Until a few days ago, I hadn't seen a movie in a theater for months, but it's time now for my yearly binge. Monday was "Descendants" and last night "War Horse." If I'm lucky I'll work "The Artist" and "Hugo" into the next few days.

Thanks to Netflix, I watched "Midnight in Paris" and "Moneyball" at home. I caught "The Help" when it was out earlier this year. And the rest of the nominated films (I'll never get used to having more than five in the top category) I can live without seeing. Unlike last year with "The King's Speech," this year I have no clear favorite. Which makes it more fun.

A film binge is a nice way to see out what is usually (though not this year) the winter doldrums: sitting in a darkened theater, losing myself in the sounds and lights. It's too early for March Madness. I'll call it February Madness instead.


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