This weekend in hockey was quick packed - unfortunately the two home games were losses (one to Reading and one to Dayon - of all crappy teams), but at least we got past Dayton today in their arena. Since the Steelers take precidence for every existing radio station etc, listening to the game today was of limited option. Instead a quick run to the mall for some cards and lunch followed by a movie was in line.

The Family Stone: Disappointing. It didn't sound like my type of flick anyhow, but it didn't even meet those low expectations. You'd think from the previews that Sarah Jessica Parker's character eventually woos over her beau's family by the end of the flick. Well yes and no. Suffice it to say that loving on your man's brother and having your sister then love on your man is just plain foul. Further, what family is that lovey and kissy and whatnot for the holidays. BARF. People often complain about movies that feature things that are "too real" (violence etc), I on the other hand would rather see something realistic than cliche (thus my distaste for most chic-flicks). Put away those perfect family holiday images. My family wasn't "disfunctional" in any way, but real people just don't behave that way in families.