Update on my forthcoming film

Late at night, when Bridget is wasting time on the interwebs, she sometimes likes to look up the status of my movie. The internets are abuzz lately with news of The Fighter, and someone has posted a short clip. While I don't actually appear in this clip, this is actually the scene we watched over and over again -- we saw the full rehearsal and choreography of this melee. Warning: this link takes you to a YouTube video which may well be taken down at any point, and it shows a big fight among Mark Wahlberg and 9 or so women.

The movie is still getting Oscar buzz, with a rumor of a release date around Thanksgiving. Other than that, there really isn't much information out there. We're keeping pretty quiet on the project to build anticipation.

We can't wait!

This is just to say

Today on our walk, Bridget noticed that my, uh, leavings looked a little strange. It is SO embarrassing that she pays attention to such things. What's even more embarrassing is that she asked Jake if I had eaten anything different while she was away yesterday. I can't believe they talk about stuff like that! Anyway, Jake thought a bit, and then remembered that when he walked into the pantry, the giant tub of cashews was without its lid. He had thought nothing of it, and just replaced the lid, but thanks to Bridget's nosey snooping, the two of them pieced together my crime. Here is my confession (with apologies to Mr. William Carlos Williams).

Dear Bridget and Jake,

I have eaten
the cashews
that were in
the pantry

and which
you were probably
saving
to have with your gin and tonic

Forgive me
they were so delicious
so salty
and so crunchy

woof.

Brownie Bandit!

Today Bridget came home from work and dropped her bag by the door before heading for the bathroom. I took this as an invitation to stick my head into her bag and see what was in there. Well, dear readers, I hit the JACKPOT! There was a foil-wrapped package of BROWNIES in there!!! Woo hoo! Before Bridget could finish her bathroom business, they were GONE! So YUM!

Bridget was pretty upset. If you see her, try not to mention brownies or baked goods of any sort.

By the way, I know dogs aren't supposed to eat chocolate. But who makes up these rules? I'm fine. In fact, I'm awesome!

Also, just so you know, any bag sitting on the floor WILL be searched. By me. Personally. If there is food in there, I WILL find it. And eat it. Don't test me.

Haircut, also, driving

I got a haircut on Friday. I look awesome.

I look so awesome, Jake and Bridget let me drive their car. Nice!

For Your Consideration

Dear readers. Many of you know of my film work last summer. I write to alert you that my film, The Fighter will likely be released later this year (2010) rather than next year (which was what we originally thought). Rumors read online here and here and also further supported by a SAG member at a Lowell screening of The Invention of Lying (attended by Bridget) indicate that the film's release has been moved up because it's an award contender. I think you know what's coming next.

I would like to draw your attention to my work in the film. I appear (or should appear) in two scenes, where my acting is vital to the action and emotional experience of the storyline. The work I put into this film -- my heart and soul, really -- I believe is worthy of the Oscar nod. I hope you will consider me for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. I could not have done it without my excellent colleagues and close personal friends, Mark, Christian, and Amy. And David was really invaluable as a director, pushing me to really make the role my own. But really, the work is mine, and I hope you will recognize my contribution with the appropriate award.

Thank you.

And as long as I'm writing, Bridget wanted me to mention that the screening of The Invention of Lying was quite exciting. Yes, it was released last year, and didn't get great reviews, but it was tremendously fun to go watch it in a room above a bar filled with people who worked on the film. Although Bridget didn't work on the film (I'm the only movie-maker here!), she does own Tina Fey's sweater, as well as several other objects purchased after they finished shooting the film. So throughout the movie, we got to see all the things that we now own. A lamp that is now in our basement is a central figure in an important scene! How cool! But also, you can really see A LOT of Lowell in this movie. There are tons of shots of the streets and storefronts, and it's quite clear that it's Lowell. There are lots of shots inside places here, including restaurants, bars, and a bank. It's very fun to watch, both for the Lowell shout-outs, and the hilarious very short performances by the likes of big name actors. I say it's worth watching!

Cheers!

Cheerios! Why didn't anyone tell me about Cheerios before? I love them! They're awesome!

Don't tell Bridget. Please. I snuck into the kitchen pantry while they were out and totally opened the box and ripped at the bag and totally ate Cheerios.

Can we keep this just between us? Please?

And next time, can I have some milk? And bananas?

Lucky Dog (I'm a Winner!)

Yesterday we got the phone call: I am a winner! I won a raffle at our favorite pet supply store, Healthy Pets! It is so awesome! So we took a ride over there and picked up my winnings. I got all kinds of treat and a few CANS of dog food (YUM!) and a giant bag of dogfood! It's huge! Bigger than me! Last night I tried to open it with my own paws, so Jake took it away and hid it from me. But I know it's here somewhere! You can't keep me from my rightful winnings!

I am one lucky dog!