Don't Be Fooled

The right-wing nuts may be restrained for now and Romney may be sounding benignly centered, but if elected, his obligation will be to implement  the extreme right-wing agenda of the Republican Party platform at the expense of the best and broader interests of the nation. Don't forget: A right-leaning Supreme Court will be with us for a generation.

After Alan's nice hike this morning our car broke down. This will cause a change in our plans for tomorrow.

Heavy Weather & Heavy Voting

Jane and I volunteered for the Obama campaign this morning at this early voting site, one of 14 in the county. We experienced some heavy weather from passing hurricane, Sandy.

Season Premier of CityWalk

For this morning's season premier of CityWalk, eighteen of us enjoyed a cooler turn of beautiful weather.

The King and I

We have always been pleased with the community theater productions at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Yesterday we were especially delighted with The King and I, their current show running through October 21. We recommend it. Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

Two Movies and a Play

Jane and I both highly rate Argo which we viewed Tuesday night prior to it's release. This film is a long-secret, but true story relating to the Iranian hostage crisis we remember from the early 1980's. It relates with gripping and thrilling authenticity the escape and recovery of six Americans trapped in the home of the Canadian Ambassador. This masterfully crafted movie will keep you in suspense for 120 minutes. My only complaint (I'm a hopeless prude.) is the gritty un genteel language. I didn't grow up with it and don't have friends who use it. By all means see this movie. You will applaud at the end.

Wednesday night we ushered at the Brown Theater for a preview of Palm Beach Dramaworks production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Talley's Folly. It has an amazing cast of only two and who do a wonderful job. It runs through November 11. I recommend it.

Many will highly rate the clever concept of Seven Psychopaths but humorous violence just isn't my cup of tea. That and, as usual, the coarse language offends this prude. Jane and I viewed it last night at Regal Theater. We were so relieved when it finally ended. I was hoping for something more like the Martin McDonagh's  In Bruges.

Two Movies

Although never mentioned in the movie, The Master is widely thought to be about L. Ron Hubbard's Church of Scientology. The direction and acting are superb. The nudity and sexual scenes and references exceeded the boundaries of my comfort zone so be prepared for that. You probably wouldn't want to take your mother. It is long and a little slow but never boring. To me, it is a challenging psychological study without a message or purpose except as a vehicle for great performances and brilliant cinematography. Expect it to be a contender for several awards. Some will hate it and others will find it the best film of the year.

A couple of weeks ago we attended a free screening of Won't Back Down, a film about education bureaucracy. I found it somewhat engaging but flawed. The continuity was a bit jerky and the direction inconsistent ... good in spots and unrealistic in others. Some might see it as anti-union. I was reminded of the 2010 documentary, Waiting for Superman which I recommend.