Movie time!

Simon Pegg, one of my favourite comedic actors, has a new film coming out here in September. I don't know when it will be released in the US. Basically, he dumped his girlfriend at the altar years ago and now decides he made a mistake and to win her back he's going to run a marathon. This teaser trailer is hilarious, with lots of Rocky references:

Run, Fatboy, Run

Can't wait for this one!

Speaking of Rocky, we bought 'The Heavyweight Collection' DVD set containing the Definitive Special Edition Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V and Rocky Balboa. Last week, we watched one per night. I can see why Rocky was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won three, including Best Picture. It is absolutely stellar. After Rocky II there's a sharp downward slide, bottoming out with Rocky IV and all its 80s pop video excess. It's really just one long training sequence with some pretty bad pop music caterwauling through it, topped off with jingoistic flag-waving and Rocky's semi-coherent can't-we-all-get-along speech at the end. But even though the critics seem to have hated it, I thought Rocky V did a good job reviving some of the old Rocky spirit, even though the street fight at the end was unsatisfying and Tommy Gunn's incredible mullet haircut was distracting. And of course Rocky Balboa is a perfect tribute and wonderful farewell to a great guy.

Take you back....doo doo doot doo...take you back....

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Right, home from work now. I subbed Nancy Tucker's Super Cardio Sculpt for Allie's Maximum Cardio Burn. I just couldn't face all those stars in the cheerleader segment of MCB. Still Nancy's smooth style is deceptive. I think I actually sweat more and get my heart rate higher in Super Cardio Sculpt. Love Nancy--so sorry she left the Firm, but she's got her own studio now and I do hope she films some of her own workouts!

Now--must figure out what we're eating for dinner tonight!