Sorry, this is taking longer to post because my nephew is asleep in one arm. He is 14 monthes old and climbs into my arms now.

Every week there is one more thing that he can do himself. So I am going to treasure this time we have together. For everything there is a season.

Howdy Adventureland Friends:

It hardly seems real to me. But Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. Then there is Black Friday followed by Cyber Monday. See the Black Friday Ads here.

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http://www.theblackfriday.com/

We have a belated birthday announcement for Kimberly, my nephew's half-sister, on thursday. She shared this day with Joseph Wapner (1919), Ed Asner (1929), Sam Waterston (1940) and Beverly D'Angelo (1954) 
    
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'BEE MOVIE' STINGS 'GANGSTER'
 
Jerry Seinfeld turned more honey into money as his animated comedy "Bee Movie" buzzed to the top of the box office in its second weekend.

The DreamWorks-Paramount flick, which debuted behind Universal's "American Gangster" the previous weekend, pulled in $26 million, raising its total to $72.2 million, according to studio estimates.

"American Gangster," starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, fell to #2 with $24.3 million, lifting its total to $80.7 million.

"We don't often see a movie start out in the No. 2 position then move up to No. 1," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. "It just shows how strong the word of mouth is on this movie and that families are really enjoying it."
 
Adult audiences had put "American Gangster" ahead on Friday, but weekend matinee crowds lifted "Bee Movie" to the top spot. "Bee Movie" is positioned well for Thanksgiving, when children will be out of school.

"This is terrific playing time for this movie," said Anne Globe, head of marketing for DreamWorks.

Two of Hollywood's biggest cultural icons - Santa Claus and Tom Cruise - had to settle for also-ran debuts.

Warner Bros. "Fred Claus," with Vince Vaughn as the black-sheep brother of Santa (Paul Giamatti), opened at No. 3 with $19.2 million, on par with last November's $19.5 million debut of Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause."

Cruise's "Lions for Lambs," co-starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, premiered at No. 4 with $6.7 million. The movie directed by Redford was the first release by the rejuvenated MGM banner United Artists since Cruise and Paula Wagner took it over.
 
Costing a modest $35 million, "Lions for Lambs" was aimed at an older, thinking-person's audience compared to the crowds that turn out for Cruise's action movies. Just over two-thirds of the audience was 35 or older, according to MGM.

"Older audiences don't necessarily come out the first weekend, so we're looking to get a very solid run all the way through the Thanksgiving holiday," said Clark Woods, MGM head of distribution.

Summit Entertainment's "P2," starring Wes Bentley and Rachel Nichols in a thriller about a woman trapped in a parking garage and terrorized by the attendant on Christmas Eve, opened at No. 8 with $2.2 million.

Joel and Ethan Coen's "No Country for Old Men" got off to a great start in limited release, taking in $1.2 million in just 28 theaters for an average of $42,929 a cinema.

By comparison, "Fred Claus" averaged $5,336 in 3,603 theaters and "Lions for Lambs" did $3,029 in 2,215 cinemas.

"No Country for Old Men," a Miramax release, is one of the year's most acclaimed films, starring Tommy Lee Jones as a Texas sheriff, Javier Bardem as a killer and Josh Brolin as a man on the run after a drug deal gone wrong.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC.

01) "Bee Movie" @ $26 million.

02) "American Gangster" @ $24.3 million.

03) "Fred Claus" @ $19.2 million.

04) "Lions for Lambs" @ $6.7 million.

05) "Dan in Real Life" @ $5.9 million.

06) "Saw IV" @ $5 million.

07) "The Game Plan" @ $2.4 million.

0 "P2" @ $2.2 million.

09) "30 Days of Night" @ $2.1 million.

10) "Martian Child" @ $1.75 million.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/
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AMERICA GANGSTER

Frank, the driver of a crime boss, exploits the death of boss to build his own empire. Richie is an outcast cop close enough to the streets to feel a shift in the drug underworld. The destinies of these men will become intertwined as they approach a confrontation where only one can come out on top.

http://www.americangangster.net/

"...an engrossing story, told smoothly and well..." --Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert

"...a riveting piece of movie storytelling..." -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
William Arnold 

DAN IN REAL LIFE

Love strikes at the worst-possible time for advice columnist Dan Burns when he falls for a stranger. The same woman his brother is about to introduce as his girlfriend at their parents' get-together. Now, Dan realizes that the hardest advice for a man to follow is his own.

http://daninreallife.movies.go.com/

"...characters manage to be romantic, hilarious and recognizably human at the same time." -- Rolling Stone,
Peter Travers

"It's cloying, artificial, and not the least bit romantic." -- ReelViews,
James Berardinelli   
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November 21, 2007

STEPHEN KING'S THE MIST

A small town community fights to survive when they come under vicious attack from creatures prowling in a thick, unnatural mist.

http://www.themist-movie.com/

November 23, 2007

STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING

An ambitious graduate student persuades an aging, out-of-print author that her thesis can help resurrect interest in his work.

http://www.roadsideattractions.com/

November 28, 2007

THE SAVAGES

Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman are estranged siblings who are suddenly burdened with caring for their senile father.

http://www.foxsearchlight.com/thesavages/

November 30, 2007

THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY

Imprisoned in his body after a massive stroke, a journalist writes about his new life while pondering the survival of the human spirit.

http://www.lescaphandre-lefilm.com/ (french)

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BEVERLY HEATHER D’ANGELO

DOB  November 15, 1951, Columbus, Ohio, USA  

This striking and sultry blue-eyed blonde could be a household name, if she cared to be. She first worked as a cartoonist at Hanna-Barbera before moving to Canada to pursue singing. It was there that she was cast as Ophelia in "Rockabye, Hamlet" (1975). After small roles in "Annie Hall" and "The Sentinel" (both 1977), she gained attention as rebellious debutante Sheila in "Hair" (1979). She secured her reputation as Patsy Cline in "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980), singing the Patsy Cline songs for a soundtrack album.

D'Angelo first played Ellen Griswold in "National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983) and reprised the part in 3 sequels (1985, 1989, 1997) which did well at the box office. On TV, she won raves for the 1984 remake "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Treat Williams. She also starred as Mary Heard in "Hands of a Stranger" (1987),
Kitty Menendez in 1994 "Menendez: A Killing in Beverly
Hills" and with Mack Astin in "Widow's Kiss" (1996).

D'Angelo returned to the New York stage in 1994 with Ed Harris in Sam Shepard's "Simpatico." She sang 8 songs for the soundtrack and performed "Lovin' You"
for "Vegas Vacation" (1997). Her band Blue Martini (including brother Jeff) has afforded her the chance to display her singing talent. The romantic has often concentrated on her relationships at the expense of her career, but that may be a thing of the past.

After “American History X,” she appeared in several small features throughout the 1990s. She vamped her way through “Sugar Town” (1999) as a wealthy widow who bankrolls a group of aging rock stars, then played
the second wife of the mobster Meyer Lansky in HBO’s
“Lansky” (1999). D’Angelo appeared alongside other celebs to sing the praises of behind-the-scenes comedy
writer Bruce Vilanch in “Get Bruce” (1999), then costarred as a theater owner in “Illuminata” (1999). As the 21st century came into being, she appeared less frequently. She starred in “Women in Film” (2001), followed by a cameo in the Freddie Prinze, Jr.
comedy “Summer Catch” (2001).

D’Angelo turned her focus from acting to raising twins
Anton and Olivia, both from Al Pacino. In early 2003, the tabloid press reported on the couple’s custody woes. When all issues were later resolved, D’Angelo said the press had overblown the ordeal and that she and Pacino remained close. D’Angelo continue to act occasionally, starring as a conservative radio host in the failed sitcom “Talk to Me” (ABC, 1999-2000) and in the 2003-2004 season of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 1999). She also landed a role on the HBO comedy, “Entourage” (2004), playing Barbara Miller, who uses her financial resources to start a partnership with über-agent Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven).

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000350

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1 12-inch Mama Mary's ®Gourmet Pizza Crust

2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened

3 tablespoons cocoa

1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

whipped topping

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Line a vented pizza pan or large baking sheet with parchment baking paper trimmed so that edges do not hang over the pan and will not touch oven walls. Place crust on pan, brush crust and rim with softened butter and set aside.

Mix dry ingredients. In a medium bowl beat the egg, then add melted butter, evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and combine very well. Pour mixture over the crust. Keeping pizza on the pan, bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool completely, slice and serve. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped topping.

Yields 8-10 slices.

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Kids love hot dogs. And adults love convenience. So add this Christmas shopping list today. This would be a great addition to your home theater snack bar too.

HOT DOG ROLLER

 
Just like at the carnival! Now you can cook hot dogs and keep them warm with even heat, as they turn on the rollers. Great for sausage links too. Store hot dogs or buns in the canopy top! Under $50.
 
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OLD FASHIONED HOT DOG MACHINE

 
Equipped with double sided cooking compartments and a convenient tray for condiments or toppings. Great for
'buffet style' serving of hot dogs, tacos and more! Styled like an old fashioned hotdog cart.
 
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HOT DOG TRAYS -- Great accessory for either machine. You get a package of 100 paper trays for under $5.

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 THE GOURMET PIZZA CLUB

Our pizza lovers enjoy mouth specialty pizzas. With each shipment includes 3 big 12" Italian works of art. Only $31.95 per month plus shipping. You'll also have an opportunity to order your favorite pizzas at discounted prices. A subscription to The Gourmet Pizza Club is a gift that will never be forgotten.

http://www.greatclubs.com/pizzaofthemonthclub/
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THE OTHER HOLLYWOOD

Writer Andrew Price describes himself and fellow scribes as "meat and potatoes people." Art director Sean Duggan leads a life more regular than regal.
"When they roll out the red carpet, they call me to do it," he says. To most, Hollywood is glitz and glamor. Price and Duggan belong to the Hollywood where folks live paycheck to paycheck.

VIDEO GAMING & PARENTS 
 
Jesse Lackman says his son spends a dozen hours a week playing computer games. "It's just such a waste of time," said Lackman. His view is shared by many parents, according to an Associated Press-AOL poll.
This highlights how pervasive - yet age-related - interest in electronic gaming is today.
 
 HI TECH PIZZA ORDERS
 
Michelle Kratschmer's family was craving the usual - a large pepperoni pizza - but how she ordered was entirely new. The woman ordered by sending a text message to Papa John's restaurant. A half-hour later, the pizzas were delivered to her home. Domino's Pizza has taken it another step, web-enabled mobile devices.

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AMAZING GRACE

A moving historical epic about antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce. Follows Wilberforce's career, as he and his fellow humanitarians make the issue of slavery a talking point. They wage the first modern political campaign to take their message to the country at large.

http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/

"...a surprisingly entertaining political drama." --FilmCritic.com,
Matt McKillop

"...the film is lacking in several key areas." --ReelViews,
James Berardinelli        
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November 20, 2007

THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE

As Christmas nears, Scott invites his in-laws to join the festivities. The holidays take a chaotic turn when
he discovers a way out of his "Santa Clause" and Jack Frost puts the big freeze on Christmas'! Unless Scott can save the day, it's going to be a chilly Frostmas.
 
http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/liveaction/santaclause3/

"...there's little in this unnecessary sequel to put you in a festive mood..." -- E! Online,
Matt Stevens 

"...plodding and unfunny..." -- San Francisco Chronicle,
Peter Hartlaub  
    
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 AUTHENTIC COREY HAIM JACKETS

The blue "Devils" jacket worn by COREY HAIM in the 1984 film FIRST BORN (aka MOVING IN)! It's in great condition. The jacket will be shipped with a COA signed by COREY HAIM.  Also included will be a photo of COREY with the jacket.

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The red jacket worn by actor COREY HAIM in the 1985 Stephen King movie SILVER BULLET! It's in great condition. The jacket will be shipped with a COA signed by COREY HAIM.  Also included will be a photo of COREY with the jacket.

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Buy one DVD get one free! Save on Top A&E Titles. With television series and documentaries for history buffs and sports fans all on sale, there's something for everyone. Enter code BUYONEGETONEANE at checkout to save! Offer ends 10/16. Discount applies to the lower priced items.

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ROURKE ARRESTED 4 DUI

 
A scooter-riding Mickey Rourke was arrested Thursday. Rourke was arrested and booked at Miami-Dade County Jail, said Janelle Hall, jail spokeswoman. He was released on $1,000 bond. Miami Beach Police said Rourke made a U-turn and then swerved several times. He had a flushed face and bloodshot, watery eyes, his speech was slurred, and he had a strong odor of alcohol, the report said. "I'm not drunk, I didn't even drink that much," the report quoted Rourke as saying. He failed an alcohol breath test, police said.

 OSCAR PLANS FILM MUSEUM
 
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences plans to celebrate cinema on 8 acres in Hollywood. The academy has commissioned an architect to design the world's first museum dedicated to filmmaking. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will occupy 2 city blocks near Kodak Theatre, where the Academy Awards are held. The academy has long wanted to establish a film museum. If all goes as planned, museum construction will begin in 2009 and the facility will open in 2012.

http://www.moviemuseum.org/

QUAID TWINS HAVE ARRIVED

Dennis Quaid and wife, Kimberly Buffington, welcomed Thomas Boone & Zoe Grace on Thursday in Santa Monica, Calif., the actor's publicist, Cara Tripicchio, said.
The couple are the biological parents of the twins, who were born to a surrogate mother. Thomas weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces; his sister weighed 5 pounds 9 ounces, Tripicchio said. "God has definitely blessed us," the couple said in a statement. Quaid (53) has a 15-year-old son, Jack Henry Quaid, from his marriage to Meg Ryan. Quaid & Kimberly married in 2004.

'POINT BREAK 2' GETS GREENLIGHT

Writer Peter Iliff has been brought on to write and direct a sequel to the surfer crime movie Point Break.
RGM Entertainment announced Point Break 2 will begin filming in mid 2009 in Southeast Asia. The general storyline is an ex-surfer turned Navy SEAL is recruited to infiltrate a gang of surfers. While the news is still pretty fresh on this, there are rumors circulating Patrick Swayze's character Bodhi might not have surfed off to the Big Kahuna in the sky as originally thought in the original movie.

SNIPES ALLEGES RACISM IN TRIAL

 
Wesley Snipes claims Ocala Florida is too racist. In a motion filed in U.S. District Court, Snipes' lawyer argued that the U.S. Attorney's Office deliberately chose the most racially discriminatory venue to get the government the best possibility of an all-white Southern jury. The motion describes the area as a hotbed of Klan activity where Klan adopted highways and Confederate flag flies over government property. Chief Assistant State Attorney Ric Ridgway dismissed the argument. "That's perhaps the most outrageous claim I've ever heard made in open court."

PEOPLE'S 'SEXIEST MAN ALIVE'
 
Matt Damon has been named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine. The 37-year-old is featured on the cover Friday. Damon said the honor came as a surprise.
"You gave an aging suburban dad the ego boost of a lifetime," he says in the magazine. "My 9-year-old stepdaughter now thinks I'm cool - well, cooler."
People's "sexiest man alive" list began in 1985 with Mel Gibson. Others on the list: George Clooney (1997 & 2006), Brad Pitt (1995 & 2000), Denzel Washington (1996) and Johnny Depp (2003).

http://www.people.com/

GERE WINS HUMANITARIAN AWARD

 
Richard Gere accepted a prestigious humanitarian award given by the city of Philadelphia. The actor was given the Marian Anderson Award. "I'm not worthy of this award in any way whatsoever," Gere said. Gere was lauded for taking on the dual role of artist and activist before it became fashionable. He co-founded the Tibet House and established Healing the Divide, a public charity for HIV/AIDS, and a foundation bearing his name helps humanitarian organizations.

http://www.marianandersonaward.org
http://www.gerefoundation.org

 ABRAMS' MONSTER MOVIE NAMED

The New York City monster movie from J.J. Abrams coming 01-18-08. It's gone without a title for so long. Several web sites have popped in an attempt to decode it all. There's also the bizarrely cryptic official site at 1-18-08.com. Well, the mystery ends now. The movie finally has a title... 'Cloverfield.'

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SONY CEO ON DISC FIGHT
 
Sony CEO, Howard Stringer, said Thursday that Blu-ray disc they developed is in a "stalemate" with HD DVD, backed by Toshiba and Microsoft. Toshiba has been selling players for $200, while Blu-ray players cost more than twice as much. He played down the importance
of the battle. He added that he believed there was an opportunity of uniting the two under one format before
he became CEO. Stringer was upbeat about PlayStation 3. The company aims to sell 10 million PS3s by the end of March. Nintendo has sold 13.2 million Wiis

DIGITAL TV CHIEF RESIGNS

The Bush official charged with the transition to digital broadcasting is leaving that post. John Kneuer
was named administrator of National Telecommunications
and Information Administration in May 2006. Kneuer made numerous appearances on Capitol Hill to update members of Congress who expressed concern that the public is largely unaware of the transition. Taking over Kneuer's duties will be Meredith Baker, deputy assistant secretary, who will serve as acting NTIA administrator. Kneuer joined NTIA in October 2003. 
 
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Steven Spielberg will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment field" at the 2008 Golden Globe Awards.
The 60-year-old has won 6 Golden Globes and 3 Oscars. He has also received lifetime achievement honors from Directors Guild of America, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and American Film Institute. Spielberg will be presented with the trophy at the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 13. The show will air live on NBC.

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PRICE CUT BOOSTS PS3 SALES
 
U.S. sales of PlayStation 3 more than doubled after the company slashed the console's price and launched a low-end model. Sony had been selling 30,000-40,000 consoles per week before the Oct. 18. Sales rose to 75,000 in the week of Oct. 29. By October, Nintendo shipped 9.3 million units worldwide. Sony sold 5 million PS3 units worldwide by October. Microsoft sold 11.6 million Xbox 360s. Sony said this will boost
the Blu-ray DVD format. PS3 has a Blu-ray drive.
 
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November 8, 1966 - Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California.

November 10, 1999 - Ted Danson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

November 11, 1952 - The first video recorder was demonstrated by John Mullin and Wayne Johnson in Beverly Hills, CA.

November 12, 2002 - Stan Lee filed a lawsuit against Marvel Entertainment claiming they cheated him out of movie profits related to 2002's "Spider-Man." Lee was the creator of Spider-Man.

November 13, 1998 - "The Wizard of Oz" was released on the big screen by Warner Bros. 59 years after its original release.

November 14, 1998 - Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman were married in Las Vegas, NV.
     
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I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Good Luck & Best Wishes on your Black Friday & Cyber Monday bargain hunts. For me, I usually skip them both.

As you know by now, Wal-mart dropped their lay-aways at this time last year. An inside tip: generally, the Black Friday prices remain while the supply lasts.

My intention is to do a newsletter next week. But, the holidays may make this difficult or impossible. Anyway, follow the blog and I will keep you posted.

Rewind,
Paul @ Reel 2 Reel

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This season, like all others, will be "gone with the wind." Life is short, be excellent to each other and party on dudes.

Happy Thanksgiving!

- Paul