I chose to see White House Down yesterday because it seemed the least objectionable of the movies I had not seen. This movie was a pleasant surprise. It was a lot of fun. I had said to myself, "This will just be Die Hard at the White House." But the movie has a great cast that pulls off the movie very well. There were a couple of times the audience applauded the film. That is a rare event.
The leads were fine: Channing Tatum as the Secret Service job applicant, Jamie Fox as President, and Maggie Gyllenhaal all did a fine job. The key to the movie's success is the cast of supporting characters, headed by James Woods. Lance Reddick, who played Colonel Boyles in The Fringe, plays an army general here. Nicolas Wright (Donnie the Guide) was popular with the audience. Several more actors were very engaging, but I'll stop typing names now.
See it. You will enjoy it!
Robert
PS: I went to see Olympus Has Fallen and left the theater shaking my head. Olympus Has Fallen was pretty bad. The special effects for the invasion of the White House were good, but the movie was a dud.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Ocean Seafood & Grill (Plano)
I enjoy and recommend the Ocean Seafood & Grill restaurant in Plano, Texas. Why wait in line at Red Lobster when you can get good seafood at a local restaurant without waiting?
The Ocean Seafood & Grill restaurant has been in Plano for years. It moved from the Northwest corner of Parker & Independence to its present location at the Northeast corner of Spring Creek and Coit. The address is 3829 W. Spring Creek Pkwy, #105, Plano. It is located back from the street. It is hard to see from Spring Creek. You need to pull into the lot, drive past the Urgent Care medical building, and look for the restaurant.
On their House Specialties menu I can say I have enjoyed the Seafood Imperial. The creamy lobster sauce is tasty without being too creamy or too heavy. They also have a daily menu that is not on the website. I have enjoyed Alaskan Salmon from their daily menu.
The decor is attractive. They have large, beautiful fish in tanks that are a pleasure to watch. They had good service. It was a good dining experience.
Here is their website:
http://www.ocean-seafood-grill.com/
I hope you enjoy it!
Robert
The Ocean Seafood & Grill restaurant has been in Plano for years. It moved from the Northwest corner of Parker & Independence to its present location at the Northeast corner of Spring Creek and Coit. The address is 3829 W. Spring Creek Pkwy, #105, Plano. It is located back from the street. It is hard to see from Spring Creek. You need to pull into the lot, drive past the Urgent Care medical building, and look for the restaurant.
On their House Specialties menu I can say I have enjoyed the Seafood Imperial. The creamy lobster sauce is tasty without being too creamy or too heavy. They also have a daily menu that is not on the website. I have enjoyed Alaskan Salmon from their daily menu.
The decor is attractive. They have large, beautiful fish in tanks that are a pleasure to watch. They had good service. It was a good dining experience.
Here is their website:
http://www.ocean-seafood-grill.com/
I hope you enjoy it!
Robert
Sunday, July 7, 2013
My Cousin's Book
I thought I would mention a book published by a cousin of mine. Undoing Time: The Cultural Memory of an Italian Prison by Eleanor Canright Chiari.
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