Barneymania

What's with Barney?! I don't even know the gender of this purple dinosaur. My 6-year old daughter was an avid fan of Barney before. Way back when she was just starting to appreciate movies other than commercials, I swear I was about to curse Barney. Why? It has invaded our viewing system. From the moment my daughter opened her eyes until yawn comes to her, Barney is on TV - singing, dancing and acting. The whole household memorized every bit of the lines and every song and dance numbers there are. But of course, how could I get mad with Barney when I saw that my daughter enjoyed watching the show. Her eyes would glow every time she would hear the word Barney or she would get so sweeter every time she hears the all-time song associated with Barney "I love you, You love me. We're best friends like friends should be. With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you. won't you say you love me too?" She gets teary eyed and would give us a kiss a big hug. I then realized that it has a big impact on her and that she also learned a lot of things while she was growing up especially good manners. Now that my 1-year old daughter would take my hand every morning, flashes her cutest smile and utter "Barney". I already know that she is asking me to play a CD of Barney. Even though she appreciated "Dora" first, it was Barney who can make her glued to the TV like her older sister. I read somewhere that there was a scientific study that the combination of the purple dinosaur have been a very attractive figure for children. It's like kids are being hypnotized when they see Barney. I guess my kids are just one of the living proof that this study is conclusive.

My Ironman

My Hon and Marge were the one who introduced me to the Avengers. My hubby, a frustrated comic collector, and my eldest daughter, who resembles little me, spends their bonding time by watching cartoons and playing PSP. I have little knowledge when it comes to Marvel's superheroes so I rely on my husband's preference when a superhero movie is up about coming.

So last Saturday after my appointment at the dentist, we went to the nearest cinema to catch the Ironman. Since I am not sure if it will capture my whole attention throughout the entire movie, I bought cheese popcorn and a cola so I can do some nibbling just in case I yawn. Anyway, we walked inside the theater and took the middle seats and watched the trailer as we wait for the start of the movie.

Beforehand, I knew that one of the cast is Robert Downey, Jr. who is one of my favorite actor. Aside from his good looks, he is definitely one of the best actors of his times. I never thought that he would be playing Tony Stark - the Ironman. For the sake of those who haven't watched the movie yet, I would not talk about the plot so as not to give some spoilers. Although, I must admit that the popcorn has become a bonus because the movie caught my attention the whole time it was being shown. The storyline and the effects were superb. Eventhough at the beginning of the movie I already felt that I had to pee, I waited till the end to do it. I wouldn't want to miss a scene.

I've seen Downey's movies but it is all drama-comedy and I haven't seen him do something like this. I must say that he justified his character as a superhero. His acting was like lifted from the comic which it made it more realistic and excellent. Okay plus the fact that even in his ruggish look, angst and dubiuos smile he still maintains his ravishing and dashing personality.