We watched a movie on Thanksgiving night and it was "Rise of the Planet of the Apes". I thought it was a very good movie and the ape "Caesar," portrayed by Andy Serkis, is what made it so very extraordinary. He has been in a lot of things and you may read all about him at his website. It is www.serkis.com Andy Serkis is very well known for the character "Gollum" in the "Lord Of The Rings" movies, and you will see this same character in the new movie coming out soon in December, "The Hobbit". ("My Precious...")
This video clip from the movie "13 Going On 30" is only 2 minutes long, so I hope that you will watch it. Get up and dance to it if you feel like it! It is a very joyful scene. When the DJ comes down to dance and then the man in the suit comes out to dance too, that was unexpected! The man in the suit is Andy Serkis! I wanted you to see that not only is Andy Serkis a great actor (and he is a painter as well, read this at his website!) but he is a good dancer too. I was surprised at his dancing ability! I really shouldn't have been though, talented people are very often gifted in many different areas.
I wonder if Andy Serkis could bring this face on my Corn Jalapeno Casserole to life? If anyone could, he could! (My sister-in-law, Ellen, always wants me to bring this. She is one of the few people in my family that reads my blog. She might be the only one. Thank you, Ellen!)
We enjoyed that film too, waiting for a sequel :) Your nappy cake is so sweet, clever you. x
ReplyDeleteIf you hear of a sequel, be sure to let me know!
DeleteAnd thanks, my nappy cake was fun to do! xx
Hi Kay! We're big fans of Andy's in this house. Have you ever watched the specials where they show how they bring Gollum to life? It's really quite amazing. Alain is obsessed with LOTR and is counting the days until he can see The Hobbit. Ha! Love your diaper cake, especially the sweet little safari themed goodies it's made from! Thanks for your comment tonight on that adorable video (Caine's Arcade)!!!! I think I'll go watch it again. Tee hee....
ReplyDeleteYes! I have seen a special showing how they bring Gollum to life, Truly incredible. And we are big fans of LOTR in our household! We remember so well the 3 Christmases in a row with those movies!
DeleteLet's see YOUR diaper cake now, Audrey!
Yes, I thought that the video about Caine's Arcade was amazing, I am glad you posted it!
Kay- I think your diaper cake is adorable...and NOBODY can top your corn casserole face. Blessings- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diana! And I am afraid I never got over playing with my food!
DeleteNot long ago I happened to come across "13 going on 30" on TV after having watched the news, and I simply had to watch the entire movie. I don't like Jennifer Garner particularly, but I liked the film, so, thank you for this little reminder!
ReplyDeleteYour corn jalapeno casserole looks adorable - can I have some, please? :-)
I can't think of anything else that I have seen this actress in, but I thought she was really funny in this one. So glad you liked it too!
DeleteOh yes, you would like my casserole, I think, it's easy and cheesy! :-)
I'd never heard of him Kay, but I enjoyed the clip.I wish I could dance like that. I love your diaper cake! I'd love to have seen the other creations as well.
ReplyDeleteOh Sulky Kitten, you don't know Andy Serkis? I'm sure most people don't know his name but he really has been in a lot of things. I think he should have gotten an Oscar for his role in "Rise of The Planet of the Apes".
DeleteOh, so happy you like my falling down diaper cake! You would have marvelled at the diaper wreath and motorcycle, really well done!
Oh, that casserole looks so inviting and friendly! I'd eat it!!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Jenny,
DeleteThere has to be one nutty Aunt who makes casseroles like that. You can guess I am the one in my family!
Well, i think the diaper cakes are very creative and cute.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love corn and spicy food, so i'll have to try corn and jalapeno. Yours looks almost too happy to eat it!
I really love diaper cakes and they are fun to make but sometimes, my creations...well, I try anyway!
DeleteThat recipe was from the Southern Living Cookbook from 1983 the year that I got married!
This post made me laugh on all levels! First, I went to see the ape movie to please hubby..but enjoy it...Second, I love "13 going on 30"..one of my fav, fun flicks to veg too...Third,the diaper cake is really great! Your story about the other "cakes" reminded me when my kiddos were little and we'd make what we thought was a totally amazing valentine box and some kid would come with his box made to look like the Golden Gate Bridge, or the Lincoln memorial, or some other wonder of the world. I just had to shake my head...oh well! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am happy to know that I make someone laugh!!
DeleteAt least when we would make these things and see that others have made PRIZE WINNING creations, we can still laugh about it!
I suspect we might be very similar in our outlook on life, what do you think? :-)
Hope you have a wonderful week too!
Lots of people think Andy Serkis was robbed of an Oscar for portraying Gollum. The Academy would not let his name stand as a best supporting actor because of all the special effects used to create the character's physical appearance.
ReplyDeleteI know and that seems such a shame to me! I think he deserved an Oscar for Gollum and also for Caesar!
DeleteMethinks the Academy needs to call me and discuss this for the future. Yes, I am sure that will happen!
I am literally on the edge of my seat in anticipation of 'The Hobbit!' Andy Serkis was fabulous in The Rings and Rise of the Planet of the Apes - I expect he will not disappoint in The Hobbit either. Love your diaper cake - oh so cute!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jane!
DeleteGlad you like Andy Serkis too!
And my diaper cake also had a crochet baby cap at the back all tucked in like a diaper but I showed the mother-to-be where it was so she MIGHT use it on the baby!
ADORABLE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy grands would ask for this every time!
Love to you,
Sharon
Dear Sharon,
DeleteI am afraid that I never got over thinking that I have small children around!
LOVED LOVED LOVED your last post of rescuing the hummingbird! Such a great post, I also think it would make a great children's book.
Blessings to you, sweet Sharon!
We so admire Andy Serkis - he completely stole the show in The Two Towers. What a prodigious talent! I am looking forward to The Hobbit, though I do hope they don't make it any darker than it needs to be.... and really, 3 movies? At that rate LOTR ought to have been about 8 movies long. (Just finished re-reading Hobbit so as to be up on the plot details.)
ReplyDeleteThat casserole looks mighty yummy. :)
I know, sometimes these moviemakers...they really do need to call me and I would tell them like it is, really I would!
DeleteHA, my funny face casserole. Just think of those who type in "I see faces in things", will land on this post!
Very cute cake!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! I am afraid that I love to play like this!
DeleteGosh! I've not seen the newest Planet of the Apes yet. Aha! Something else to check out on Redbox. LOVE your casserole!
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