I can't believe the weekend is already over! Ugh...another week. I crossed a few things off the list this past weekend:
Ray's Hell Burger- I finally got to try out this much talked about burger joint in Arlington. And it was YUMMY! I'm not a huge burger and fry person...especially out at restaurants (homemade is always better.) I was always that weird kid that preferred salads instead of burgers and chicken fingers. But when I do eat a burger, I expect a lot! The burger I had at Ray's was one of the best I've ever had. In a town of overpriced everything, the meal was surprisingly inexpensive. The burger gets a 5 on the Sweet Tea Scale. The restaurant is on the small side and it has no sign out front, which adds character to the experience. It makes you feel like you found a delicious little secret...until you see how packed it is!
Four Christmases- I was very much looking forward to this movie. I was ready to laugh. The title itself sums up my typical holiday experience...getting shuffled around to cover all the family gatherings on Christmas Eve and Day. That's what happens when your ENTIRE family lives in the same town. We have recently cut the total number of Christmas stops down to 3. Things are further challenging because my feisty little sister decided to make her fashionably late entrance into the world on Christmas Day. So after we do the Christmas thing, then we have her birthday celebration. All of this to say....I can relate to Four Christmases literally.
The movie is enjoyable, though somewhat typical, holiday romantic comedy. I'm trying to put my current bah-humbug attitude about happy endings aside and not take it out on this innocent movie. So, I'm ranking it a 4 on the Sweet Tea Scale.
Rachel Getting Married- It was a rare double movie weekend for me. To balance out the funny and light-hearted Four Christmases, I also saw Rachel Getting Married, starring Anne Hathaway. Ummmmm, I don't know what to say about this one except- Dysfunctional. Hathaway did give a good performance which explains the Oscar buzz, but the story is OUT THERE. It definitely doesn't exactly spread Christmas cheer. I'm glad I saw it, but will give it a 2 on the Sweet Tea Scale.
PS- My fantasy team, Pinkisthenewfootball survived the first week of playoffs!
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I haven't even heard of that Anne Hathaway movie--now, I'll have to look it up on imdb.com. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm kinda interested to see Rachel Getting Married after you described it to me, but may be one to rent and watch at home AFTER the holidays.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I agree that Ray's Hell Burger was great!!
Yeah...Rachel Getting Married was interesting. I'd definitely wait until it's out on DVD.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the burger joint will be one place all the zillion or so people won't know about when we come up in January - sounds like my kind of place. I'm the mother that loved burgers while the daughter ate the healthy fare. your adoring mother!
ReplyDeleteGlad I got a shout out. I think you should add that I am going to insist on having a Christmas Party at my house that must be at exactly 6:05 Christmas Night, For the REST OF YOUR LIFE. We will NEVER change it no matter what, and if you don't show up you are dead to me. OH and I will only invite people you have nothing in common with and you have to sit on the floor. :)apfowler
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