Well I’ve been away from the blog for awhile with the Turkey day holiday just past. I’m still imagining all that wonderful food as I open my depressingly empty fridge. I was sick over the holiday (boo), and wound up watching way too much TV. However I did manage to go see a movie that you guys have got to see. I’m talking about Zombieland. This movie simply rocked! Especially since I’ve been on a zombie trip lately. (I’ve been playing Left 4 Dead for over 2 months now!) When it comes to blockbuster movies, I really have low expectations, but this one totally surprised me.

Zombieland totally has a video game feel to it. There are a plethora of shoot ‘em up zombie killings with a variety of weapons – both guns and melee. Post-apocalyptic America is now overrun with zombies, and our main character, Columbus, is quick to point out the rules one must follow in order to survive Zombieland. Click on the four images below to see four of the promotional posters created by Columbia Pictures for this film. They really look like zombie trading cards!

Basically the four characters in the movie must figure out how to survive the zombies (and each other) in order to cope with their bleak situation. Woody Harrelson plays an awesomely funny role as the tough-talking, fear-nothing Tallahassee. And there is even a surprise performance by Bill Murrey (as himself). This movie is complete with quick-wit, enjoyable characters, interesting situations, and great one-liners (hence the title of this blog). If your looking for something entertaining to see, go check out Zombieland!

Okay guys… Halloween is way over so get rid of those nasty moldy pumpkins. Or they will share the same fate of the Wicked Witch from the Wizard Of Oz. Can you all say…. “What a world, what a world!”

Can you believe it…after all that planning, preparation and fun its all over. Halloween 2009 is now just a sweet memory. I hope all of you had a great time doing whatever you did. I wound up working my butt off to finish all the decorating and cooking just minutes before my guests arrived. It was a hell of a lot of work, but we did it. And I had a great time. Without further ado, here are some pictures from our Halloween party. (Click on them to see the whole picture).

These couple of ghouls have gone wild. Notice the flicker bulbs in the hanging lamp. These very effective props were bought from Party City. We wrapped the walls in Scene Setters to give the look of a cold dungeon. The man sitting in the chair began as a scarecrow, but I found a great prop laboratory switch. When you switch it down, it lights up as if its electric and a man screams. So this became our electrocution chair. I’m planning on working on this prop to escalate it for next year. Finally the staircase provided a perfect spot for the Hanging Haunted portraits from my previous blog.

Our fog machine zombie was a big hit. We also had the soundtrack to the Disneyland Haunted Mansion playing in the front yard. I think the adults loved it even more than the kids. This year was small but very effective. Next year, I plan to expand the yard haunt and add a few more tricks. You might wonder why I go through so much trouble? The payoff is the expression on the kids faces. I remember seeing awesome yards when I was a kid and I never forgot them. They were so creative and fun to me. So maybe I can do that same thing for someone else, and leave that lasting impression. After all, it helps to preserve the traditions of our favorite holiday. HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!