Expelled

at 04/25/08 9:00AM
I went to see it last night. She generously volunteered to watch the boys for me so that I could go. Rusty is out of town, so I went by myself.

Now, let me first say that I have never been to a movie by myself. I was kind of curious how I would feel, sitting in a movie theater with other people around, but being all alone. I needn't have worried.

I was the only person in the theater.

This isn't that remarkable, if you consider that it's not expected to be a blockbuster, and that it was a 5:30 showing on a Thursday evening. But it still cracked me up.

A couple of guys came in about 20 minutes into the movie, but they left after about 30 minutes.

About the movie: I really found it affirming. I can see why some critics are calling it "heavy-handed." It's got lots of black and white clips thrown in among the interviews--people getting slapped around, etc.--for emphasis that I think isn't needed. The words and people speak for themselves.

I am pretty sure that by Neo-Darwinist scientists, it will be dismissed as right-wing political/religious propaganda. But I'm really thankful to Ben Stein and his comrades for making it.

The trailer link is to the left there. I recommend you go see the film for yourself.
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Things I have heard myself say this week:

"Stop sword fighting and get dressed."
"Leave the dead worm alone--it's time for us to get in the car."
"I think the roly-poly will be happier outside."

I love my boys.

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Happy Thoughts:
~Kettle Cooked Lay's Jalapeño chips
~Making progress on a project
~An all-girl getaway weekend
~Rusty's coming home today!
  • bryanharwell
    I'd like to see that movie. You know, one time when me and Holly were dating, we ended up going to a movie and we were the only two people in the theater. It was weird, but cool at the same time. A whole big screen theater to ourselves? It's just like sitting in my living room, except the seat keeps going back up every time I get up. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I can't wait to see it.
    by bryanharwell at 04/25/08 6:18PM
  • sallyanne
    Interesting...I hate to admit it, but with the cost for all of us, we will be purchasing it instead of going to the theater.
    The next movie we are off to see is Prince Caspian in May...
    by sallyanne at 04/26/08 12:56AM
  • aurocks
    Your boys are funny :) and sweet.
    by aurocks at 04/26/08 9:05PM
  • mainepurple1974
    Oh yes it is, I enjoy that time to go to the relay. I wish that some of my close close friends were there and I could have a team representing FC hee hee
    by mainepurple1974 at 04/27/08 3:19PM
  • autatalicious
    I find Ben Stein to not only be hilarious, but a genius. I'm going to have to see the movie!
    by autatalicious at 04/27/08 10:23PM
  • tickets
    awww, you got to see it. i keep hearing things about it. i can't wait to go see it.
    by tickets at 04/27/08 11:45PM
  • pharmgirl
    I CRAVE alone time now! ha
    by pharmgirl at 04/29/08 11:03AM
  • vanessacox
    I saw a pig shaped Kazoo yesterday and thought of you, it even had a magnet so you could put it on the fridge!
    by vanessacox at 05/01/08 11:51PM
  • sjb
    OK -- The "stop sword fighting and get dressed" thing made me laugh out loud. Last week, I was visiting my cousin, her husband, and their two boys. After we gave all five of the little boys a bath, they started sword fighting... in the nude! We were rolling!

    BTW, spent a week on the beach with my new beach attire, and I just want you to know that I love it!!! Thanks again!!!!
    by sjb at 05/03/08 10:33PM
  • samngloria
    We're wanting to go see the movie. It's been SO long since we've seen you! A girl get away sounds like fun!!
    by samngloria at 05/06/08 1:26PM
  • ceoltoir
    Yesterday I found myself saying, "Stop firing lasers in the bathroom and finish brushing your teeth!"
    by ceoltoir at 05/09/08 2:03PM
  • kimbo1
    Chet and I were discussing that movie. He works around a lot of NASA scientist. He doesn't get too much slack but he knows he is stigmatized because of his faith. I guess you are all ready for school in the fall. It is exciting being your child's mother and teacher!
    by kimbo1 at 05/09/08 8:07PM
  • curlie
    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! :)
    by curlie at 05/10/08 6:43PM
  • buttermilk
    I just want to say thanks. I had never heard of the movie until I read your blog yesterday. I watched the trailer you linked, and went to see it last night. I LOVED it. I thought the casino video about cell protiens was awesome. thanks for posting this! :)
    by buttermilk at 05/16/08 3:35PM
  • maewan
    just saying hi. I will see you tonight. Jesse has pink eye....sorry if we passed it on to you guys
    by maewan at 05/21/08 4:41PM
  • maucknot
    Thanks for keeping the boys last night. They loved "the room."
    by maucknot at 05/24/08 12:25PM
  • mrsnerdley
    I have been interested in that movie, I will see it now when it comes out at the video store, and I go to movies by myself all of the time, I really enjoy it. I feel that one can be much more uninhibited if they are by themselves.
    by mrsnerdley at 05/31/08 6:30PM
  • meg
    I really want to see that movie!!! And I love that first thing you found yourself saying!
    by meg at 06/05/08 3:04PM
  • miss_cleo
    Call me when you get back in town PLEASE :D
    by miss_cleo at 06/10/08 2:57PM