Continuing Cathy's Cine Choices.....

Recommendation: THE INFORMANT
Click here for information from the official movie site.

Based on the true story of Mark Whitacre, a highly paid executive who worked with the FBI to gather information on international price fixing regarding specific chemicals used primarily in food processing. A surprising twist occurs which makes the story even more interesting and more than a little bizarre. Matt Damon stars which is reason enough to watch this film.

CATHY'S CINE CHOICES

My favorite type of movie is not a chick flick nor would it be found in any of the following categories: sci-fi, mystery, action/adventure, special effects spectacular, or intense drama. I prefer something with inherent idiosyncratics .......... in other words something quirky.

I was then pleased with the delightful film 'The Invention of Lying.'

http://the-invention-of-lying.warnerbros.com/

It is funky, off-the-wall and thoughtful, and one of those movies that can make you laugh but also can bring tears to your eyes.

O' Canada..............

880 pairs of these puppies for sale on e-bay.

A Dirty Observation..........

Just in case you think my current interest in songs about Canada has someone changed me let me assure you that Cathy the Cynic is alive and well. Case in point: Would truly patriotic Canadians litter their streets of the very country they so loudly professed to love?

Monday morning showed those very streets where the day before Canadians clad in their red maple-leafed apparel proclaimed their love to their country, now strewn and blanketed with garbage.

Patriotism is more than just waving red mittens and jumping wildly when a camera rolls over you. It is invested commitment to your country that involves giving back to your community in whatever way you are best able to carry out. It is turning out to vote at all three levels of government. It is respecting and honouring our veterans regardless of your views of war. It is respecting your environment and striving to keep the water and land clean.

Patriotism isn't solely about the decibel level we can cheer at but more about the commitment we can show on an every day basis.

Perhaps this new-founded enthusiasm can be an impetus for a deeper, thoughtful, and more dedicated form of patriotism.

Yet Another National Anthem

Dwight's charming little song isn't the only song about Canada that I want to share. I loved the following song from the moment I heard it some 43 years ago. (You do the math.) Fragments have long been rolling around in my head (there's a lot of room in there) but I finally did a bit of research and dug up the original lyrics and a sound byte.

When you click on the following be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the 'ON AIR' icon. Those of you who are in my age demographic will most likely remember this: song_Cathy_loves

(click on the link).

WARNING: It is one of those songs it is hard to get out of your head. I have been singing it daily for about a week now ---- and not just in the shower. It had nothing to do with my boss sending me home early from work.......