2009: A ‘Moon’ Odyssey
Yesterday was a pretty nice day here in SoCal … David and I met up with our good friend Jordan who we hadn’t seen in ages (well, actually it’s only been a couple of months) so we decided to meet up for brunch at Alcove in Los Feliz to catch up. We each had pretty amazing meals but it was the company that I was most interested in. Jordan is one of my fave people, I don’t get to see nearly enough of him. While we were brunching, Jordan noticed a “hot guy” walking in … I had to get a new drink and he needed a refill so we went in to investigate … it turned out to be Ryan Reynolds! Jordan about died … I was more reserved (tho I really wanted to say, I really loved seeing your butt in The Proposal last night). Trust me, Ryan is a hot man … but in person he looked really normal — normal hot. He was picking up a to-go order of dessert and then split … it was pretty cool seeing him tho.
After brunch, we went to Intelligencia in Silverlake for coffee and more hanging out:
After we parted ways with Jordan, David and I met up with new friends Tamar and Rob for a movie at the ArcLight. Rob is only in town for 2 secs. but he really wanted to see the new movie Moon which stars Sam Rockwell and was directed by David Bowie’s son Duncan Jones:
Great film!! There is much about the film that makes it feel like a movie that was made in the 80’s … it also had a bit of that 2001: A Space Odyssey feel which I think added to the charm. The entire movie is Sam Rockwell … and he absolutely delivers. I really don’t want to say too much about the film so as not to ruin it but I was wholly impressed with Rockwell’s performance. Duncan Jones did a great job as a first-time director … the movie is really cool. My only complaint is that the story could’ve been tightened up a bit in parts … I was starting to wane for a minute there but things picked up again. I think that people will like this film … it’s not a FX blockbuster but the acting is really great. I loved!!
And … that was pretty much our day. Twas a lovely, sunny day here in SoCal … I’m really looking forward to more weekend days like yesterday in the coming months.
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June 15th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I haven’t heard about this film but I will keep my eye out for it. Also, how was the proposal? I am sure you wrote about it already but I was out of town all weekend. I will search. I am going to see it Saturday so I hope it was good!
June 15th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
**just read your review. That is what I wanted to hear.
June 15th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Trent, where did you get those sunglasses?! I want!
June 15th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
RYAN REYNOLDS!?!? Can you feel the jealousy rolling off of me in waves? Oh, to see that man in person…Can’t wait to see the Proposal, I hope it’s as lovely as everyone has been saying.
June 15th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Meh, he’s just another boring Canadian guy – I’m surrounded by them!!!
June 15th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
saw moon a few months ago when it premiered at NASA in Houston (my bf works there) – the director was there to do Q&A after as well. I loved it…Sam Rockwell was amazing!
June 15th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
So you got to catch a glimpse of Ryan Reynolds IN PERSON and hang out with one of the funniest “little brothers” from any 90’s movie out there!! I’m soo jealous!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Trent,
I have to admit that I’ve had a secret crush on you and David for years now….HOWEVER…this Jordan friend of yours is such a cutie pie!! Is he single?
Also, can ya’ll make a visit to Dallas? We’ll sure show ya’ll a good time down here!!