This has been a work intense week with a couple of fun moments. I'm hosting a business visit with a guy from the Ukraine, who now works for a Russian company. Since his home was -40 F. when he left, he is really enjoying our warm November weather. It's kind of fun seeing the So Cal lifestyle through his eyes. At this time of year, there really is no better place to be. After work today I took him to Rodeo Drive so he could take pictures and see the Hollywood style. Then there was a challenge issued that could not be ignored....His misguided belief that all US beer was water! We ended up at Alcatraz Brewing Company where a Double Bock changed his mind. Yes, we have good beer here too.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
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