I spent far too much time in front of screens this weekend. But I view it as a small sacrifice that prevents the good readers of spittingllamas.com from enduring the same entertainment pains.

Friday: “Monster” - Charlize Theron definitely deserves that Oscar nomination. The movie, on the other hand, could’ve been better.

Friday/Saturday: NBA All-Star Kick-off - Why were there celebrities on the floor and not in the stands where they belong? Worst Slam Dunk Contest ever! (Just a side note. If you’re cooking filet mignon, make sure you heat the grill or pan enough. Otherwise, you risk toughening up a glorious cut of beef.)

Sunday: “The Butterfly Effect” Awesome idea. Started out great. Sadly, about 20 minutes in, the script became riddled with millions of tiny holes. Later that night, NBA All-Star Game. One of the best I’ve seen. Much later that night, “Bad Apple” on TNT. Not bad. Not bad at all.