Wanted

Often mindless, with more plot problems than strengths, and possessing an almost complete disregard for the laws of physics, Wanted, which we went to see tonight, is still big fun. (In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that I would have gone to see it for Angelina Jolie alone, who is hotter than should be humanly possible in a role that we all agreed no other actress could have carried off successfully.) The weakest parts of the film are the moments when it slowed, because this movie cannot afford to allow you time to think about what you're watching. Check it out for summer big-film fun.

On the weather front, the forecast for tonight is darkness, continuing until almost morning, when snatches of light will intrude.

If you don't remember the Hippy Dippy Weatherman character he once played, then the above mini tribute failed, so let me state it directly: I forgot to note and mourn the recent passing of George Carlin. I'll miss his humor, intelligence, and spot-on observations.