The countdown begins

I've tried to be festive about Christmas. Every year I think, "this year won't suck." I think the kids will be cool, I'll have a good meal, the people will think my gifts are fun. You know, like that creepy Hallmark commercial where the woman thinks her party will be a big hit because of the singing snowman couple. It's like that except not as sad and sentimental.

I simply believe it will not suck. I'm usually disappointed every year - but I think this year the streak might be over.

Bad Santa

I'm not a big holiday movie fan but I've seen both "Elf" (fun, family-oriented holiday delight) and "Bad Santa" (for grown-ups only - really, really, really hilariously funny). I have to say, they're both good. If you've got to take the kids out to see something then by all means "Elf" is for you. But, if you've got an adult-age set on Christmas night and you're not sure what to do (besides watching the World Poker Tour marathon on the Travel Channel) you should see "Bad Santa."

I'm not a big Billy Bob fan, but I do enjoy the Bernie Mac and the whole thing seemed ridiculous - I was game. I was actually shocked by a couple of the scenes. I gasped in shock and laughter. At one point I think my husband actually wheezed because the laughing made it hard to breathe. It's good, mean fun.

Very mean.

Happy Holidays!

Labels: 2003