I played the role of the Frustrated Moviegoer this past weekend. On Saturday, I had planned on seeing Ender\u2019s Game<\/i>, but last-minute staffing changes made that impracticable. On Sunday, I had planned on seeing 12 Years a Slave<\/i> with a friend, but thanks to a chronic parking shortage in Uptown. it was sold out by the time I arrived. That may have been just as well, as I\u2019m not sure my chair would have fit in the Uptown Theater\u2019s jury-rigged stairlift.<\/p>\n
I have a long weekend coming up, which should give me ample opportunity to reverse my cinematic fortunes. I may even try to squeeze in the new Thor<\/i> movie if the reviews are encouraging. Be prepared for a bunch of reviews next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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