40 Year Old Virgin

I am back. I am not sure why, though. I must say that I went to see "40 Year Old Virgin" over the weekend. I can honestly say that I have not laughed that hard at a movie in the longest time. It was laugh out loud funny, and do not think I have done that since I saw "Animal House" back in the summer of '78. Steve Carrell is funny. He is a loser but not in a creepy way, which makes the movie rather enjoyable. The body waxing scene is a scream and worth the price of admission on its own. Damn, I think I like to hear others shriek in pain. I am now thinking that my calling has been missed or that in a former life (where are you, Shirley MacLaine) I was the torture guy in some dungeon. That would explain my love of the basement.

I do recommend the movie, though, for what it is worth. His buddies in the film are a scream as well. It is well written and well acted. Judd Apatow has his hands all over it. He is the guy who brought us "Freaks and Geeks" and "Undeclared" on television. I never was able to really watch F&G but did enjoy Undeclared. In fact, a couple of actors (at least) from that show end up it the movie, including Louden Wainwright, former folk singer, father of Rufus Wainwright and former husband of one of the McArigle sisters.

That is all. I gave you a brief movie review for your reading pleasure. It is not what is expected of myself, but....such is my life. Ciao!