Wednesday

I have a small wager with a friend that this movie will open with 100 million in revenue this weekend. The reviews have not been so great, but the franchise has been a gold mine. Harrison Ford has been a lot of movies, many very forgettable, but the Indiana Jones movies have been at least mildly entertaining. My guess is that the crowds will come for this one too.

At least Clint Eastwood has denied reports that he'll take another swing as Harry Callahan.

My gripe today is with the rampant cell phone use by drivers, dog walkers and diners at the local Hy Vee. Weren't we able to function in the car, on the bike path, and at lunch without a telephone for all of our history before, say, 1985? I vote for a return to "the good old days".

How 'bout 'dem gas prices? Those big SUV's are being discounted in a hurry by the auto dealers. And they don't want trade-in's of SUV's either. Biking is going to look better all the time.

A couple of the network shows that I watch at least somewhat regularly have elected in season finales to kill off, dismiss, or otherwise lose one or more regular cast members. NCIS last night, and Criminal Minds tonight both left the viewer with the suggestion that multiple stars were questionable Fall returnees. Most of it is just business, but sometimes actors/actresses want a change, or more money. It may be the entertainment/fantasy industry, but those are just real life issues.

15+ on the bike path tonight. Lots of Greeks out there.

Have a great evening.

BCOT