Since the last time I've written one of these, a few films on the big screen have been watched, along with other anecdotes. In terms of the Ford Lobo, that's what they call the F-150 in Mexico; they are quite similar although not exact. I mention that as the last time I was at Walt Disney World, I happened to park right behind one. From the license plate bracket, I know that the vehicle traveled from a border town across from the deep south of Texas to Florida-what a long drive.
The one interesting restaurant I tried out for the first time was Dave's Hot Chicken, a California staple... or rather, a small popular chain from out there which has opened up franchises in Florida. One will eventually be in Altamonte Springs but for now I had to go to the eastern part of Orlando-in fact, near UCF-to try it out. The menu is rather bare bones yet it worked for me; the chicken did have heat although it wasn't unbearably so. Two odd things happened on that day:
On the way to the restaurant, I saw a young teen male on a skateboard. Note that it was rainy weather and he had on no protection. That was a problem as he wiped out in front of me! Someone else did stop to check on this person who ended up lying on a patch of grass but I hope “concussion” was the worst injury he suffered rather than something far more serious.
Once I arrived at Dave's, I ate the food outside as it was too noisy inside; what a sound I was “treated” to close behind me: a boy who was like 8 years old barfed right in front of a door to Five Guys, which was next door! I don't know why he didn't go inside Five Guys to use the bathroom or even a trash can in there... that did not ruin my meal, which was rather tasty.
The three films I saw theatrically as of late:
E.T.: That played on IMAX screens; it was great to see in such a huge way. Yes the movie was a childhood favorite and I still think it's great now.
Fall: It was a movie I only saw one teaser trailer for and that's it. It's about two daredevils (who also happen to be young ladies) who climb a 2000 foot TV tower about to be torn down. Of course things go wrong and they get stuck up there. It's rather absurd and there are some bad plot decisions made; it's a shame as the two leads are pretty good in the role and it was interesting how the movie was about grief & confronting it. Speaking of absurd...
Orphan: First Kill: The entire premise of this is absurd if you've seen the original film and know what the sequel is about. I shouldn't have been surprised that they went the bizarre wacky campy role yet it still did. Many probably will scoff at it although the end product was so weird I was entertained. The original Orphan definitely is better and should be watched if you're a horror fan.
I'll be back at the very end of the month as I have a few plans in mind.
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