Random thoughts...

Just saw "Urban Cowboy" for the umpteenth time, but first in several years. I don't understand a few things- tell me again why Debra Winger was famous?...that Travolta sure could start a dance craze though. I went thru my UC days in 1980 and then again in the mid-90's...the best part about that whole scene was the dancing-that was fun- the worst part were the mullets...this soundtrack was awesome, and still holds up today- lots of classic songs...I'd bet if Travolta made a movie were he danced "the worm" on the dancefloor, we'd all be slithering on dancefloors by the next weekend...I saw an ADT commercial the other day, where the daughter is left home alone as the family goes out. She sets the alarm and then a burglar is seen and heard kicking in a back door. Terrified, she screams; just then, the phone rings-ADT is calling about a break-in alarm. What struck me funny was, when she answered, she said "Hello?" You have a burglar kicking in your backdoor and you answer the phone "hello" instead of "HELP ME-CALL THE POLICE!"??...I realize that it is instinct, though. The best example of this was the video of the child molester being escorted through the airport by the F.B.I., when the victim's father comes out of the shadows to shoot the suspect in the head. In the ensuing scuffle, the agents fight the shooter, knocking off a phone from the receiver of a payphone. In all of this commotion- fighting a guy with a gun, holding on to a dead suspect with a hole in his head, and keeping the public at a safe distance in a crowded airport, this agent took the time to reach over and put the phone back on the payphone receiver. It is amazing video of someone reacting instinctually without even knowing it...I enjoy finding "flaws" like that in commercials or movies...ever see a Western where some cowboys are out "on the range" for weeks, say, in a cattle drive or something? They hit town and the first thing they do is hit the saloon and get themselves some "female company". The cowboys go up to the second floor with their women and start kissing and stripping, ready to get down to business. You know what I'm thinking the whole time? How about a nice hot shower? Perhaps even brushing your teeth. I mean, you were only out on the dusty trails for the last two weeks. I guess it's just me...can you believe Steve Perry of Journey is 60 years old today? Damn- still the hardest singer to emulate and the hardest songs to do- incredible range. "Heart" (Nancy and Ann Wilson) are also in that group. That's why I think that chick on Idol who did "Barracuda" in the audition will make at least Top-24. Never know how these people will do in Hollywood, and often your chances are blown because of someone your stuck singing with. Talent-wise, she can win it all. JMHO...