I think the unbelievable issue is not how there could be two competing Michael Jackson shows on at the same time, but rather, how could Joe Millionaire pull in 42 million viewers? And even more astounding, since when did FOX become a major televiison network? As well, I have been watching the Network newscasts the last few nights and it seems like they bounce between on the scene coverage in Kuwait City, with some benign domestic issues like blizzards and nightclub incidents. Is it just me, or has the domestic political scene completely dropped off the radar or is everyone in recess and I'm the only one who doesn't know about it.

As for 80s movies, the ones that come to mind, especially early in the decade, are raiders of the lost ark, back to the Future, ET (maybe howard the duck), blade runner. All rather pulpy, young people's movies. I have no clue what serious, adult films were made in this period.

Final question: any ideas where the mysterious Brad has disappeared to after posting his one blog message? Hands up for those who think he has run off with some beautiful up state New York, socially harmonized lass and has no time for blogs.