Hot Heads
I watched the season primiere of Hell's Kitchen today. The show appeared on FOX on the 29th but I wasn't in any hurry to see it. The first few episodes are always the same. Ramsey losing his temper and the chef-contestants not finishing service.
As you might guess, Gordon Ramsay qualifies as a hot head. So too, by reasons of coloration, is the cardinal at left. I got the picture of him today as he was eating some seeds on my deck rail.
If you watch Hell's Kitchen, this season does seem to have picked some chefs with talent and experience. In the past two seasons it seemed the producers were picking contestants mainly for being "colorful" and that was just annoying. Most of the 16 chefs this season seem to know what they're doing. But only time will tell...
And speaking of knowing what they're doing, I watched a movie last night that was quirky but very interesting. Gone Baby Gone is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane and is directed by Ben Affleck and stars his brother Casey in a surprisingly good performance. Who knew he could act? The cast was ably rounded out with veterans like Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris and the lovely Michelle Monaghan as well.
The plot involves two private investigators who augment the Boston police in a race to find a kidnapped 4 year old girl before it's too late. The movie works well as a crime thriller, full of twists and turns, but it's really a nuanced morality study. Delineating how gray the area is between good and evil and how, even with the best intentions, it can be damn easy to fall on the wrong side of that line. Especially noteworthy is the depiction of the people and neighborhoods of blue collar Boston. And yes, to further today's theme, there were several hot heads in this movie.
As you might guess, Gordon Ramsay qualifies as a hot head. So too, by reasons of coloration, is the cardinal at left. I got the picture of him today as he was eating some seeds on my deck rail.If you watch Hell's Kitchen, this season does seem to have picked some chefs with talent and experience. In the past two seasons it seemed the producers were picking contestants mainly for being "colorful" and that was just annoying. Most of the 16 chefs this season seem to know what they're doing. But only time will tell...
And speaking of knowing what they're doing, I watched a movie last night that was quirky but very interesting. Gone Baby Gone is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane and is directed by Ben Affleck and stars his brother Casey in a surprisingly good performance. Who knew he could act? The cast was ably rounded out with veterans like Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris and the lovely Michelle Monaghan as well.
The plot involves two private investigators who augment the Boston police in a race to find a kidnapped 4 year old girl before it's too late. The movie works well as a crime thriller, full of twists and turns, but it's really a nuanced morality study. Delineating how gray the area is between good and evil and how, even with the best intentions, it can be damn easy to fall on the wrong side of that line. Especially noteworthy is the depiction of the people and neighborhoods of blue collar Boston. And yes, to further today's theme, there were several hot heads in this movie.
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Today's diffusion device was a six mile kayak paddle.
Good photo of the birdie.
And here today via NetChick's - Hiya!
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The movie sounds good, too, if I can manage to find the time to see it.
Good to visit again Dave,
Tanya sent me - sort of.
Regarding the ice building, luckily, it's not in the historic district so it doesn't have to be saved.
I LOVED this past Burn Notice! I have to admit I cried at the end. My heart was breaking for Michael.
Thank you for your visit earlier and Netchick says hi!
I'll have to look for Gone Baby Gone at the local video store - well, as long as the place remains open, of course! Sounds like the kind of thinking movie that makes for a memorable couple of hours.