Saw Elegy with Brown Eyes a couple of weeks back.  Ben Kingsley without doubt stands alone.  Will never forget first seeing him in Gandhi.  He’s just as compelling in this, but in a different way.  And Dennis Hopper, as always, is a hoot.  Dude’s a fellow Kansan; grew up in Dodge City.  Penelope Cruz?  Probably her most mature and best role.  Suspect this thing will take a lot of awards.

How’s my own gig going in Hollywood?  Oh, I think we’re getting there.  But I’ll stay rooted here.