On Thursday, we finally managed to get together with our friends Matt and Clarice. I see Clarice every week when she helps me with my Royal Fools improv group at school, but I had not seen Matt in months. We headed over to their place, where we then made a quick trip to Five Guys Burgers and Fries for takeout. Sadly, I mistook what a “regular” burger was; it turns out to be two patties, so I ended up eating four hamburger patties as well as french fries. I was very full pretty early in the viewing of the movie that was the main event of the evening. With the help of one of Matt and Clarice’s cats, who flopped down on one movie when presented with two options, we spent a very happy time watching the old 1930s film The Thin Man.

Mer and I had heard the name before, but we had never seen The Thin Man. What a treat. It is a light-hearted mystery thriller, and the main couple in the film who solves the crime is one of the most wonderful screen couples I have ever seen. They are witty and sarcastic with each other, and they clearly are crazy about each other. The chemistry between the actors was perfect. A tremendous film that is worth seeing, and we are looking forward to seeing the sequel (there were several made).