Another thing that makes me a dork...

Hello, my name is Stuff and I am a movieaholic.

Hi Stuff.

It's not just the films. It is the theater itself. I crave the smell... my nose is treated to the aroma of the popcorn as soon as I hand my ticket to the pimply faced usher. They obviously have the popper pumping the glorious scent through the heating ducts. The bouquet of fresh popcorn and butter flavoring is just too much. And when I shovel massive handfuls of it into my mouth, my senses go into overload.

Recently my home away from home...er... local cinema has raised its prices an entire dollar. My habit is starting to get quite pricey and I am always on the look out for ways to get my fix. I have been known to wear my ratty old college sweatshirt and put my hair in a ponytail in hopes that I am asked if I am a student. This saves me 3 whole dollars and gives me a nice boost to the ego. I am also a proud carrier of the Regal Crown Club Card This wasn't a hard decision for me... it kinda went like this:

Cinema Kid: "Will you be using your Regal Crown Card?"

Me: "Regal Crown Card?"

Cinema Kid: "It is free to join. Every time you use it, you earn points towards free movie tickets, popcorn and soda. There is free popcorn on Tuesdays. Thursdays are double point days."

Me: "Sniffle...you had me at free popcorn...sniffle"

Since I have this love for movies, I have become the Siskel and Ebert of my office suite. It is a role I take very seriously and feel it is my duty to give in to my addiction to movies so that others can benefit. I hope you will understand.

Given that it is nearing the Oscars and I have already laughed, cried and jeered through the Golden Globes... here are my picks for the wins:

These are what they call the 'important' ones...

Best movie: Little Miss Sunshine
Best Actor: Forest Whitaker
Best Actress: Helen Mirren
Best Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy... I wish Alan Arkin here, but I think it is Murphy's time
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson
Best Director: Martin Scorsese

I will be watching this February 25th. I will probably cry when Jennifer Hudson wins. I will be an absolute dork during it.... most likely will drink wine and eat fancy hors d'oeuvres with Q. I will be catty about the dresses. I will roll my eyes at Joan Rivers and laugh at Ellen DeGeneres.