makeover complete, but still pending...

I've made some changes to the look of the blog. Mainly, there's no green anymore which is super. The verdict is still out. I'll probably know in the next few days if I feel good about this template and color scheme.

It's true that it took longer than I originally anticipated to update "The Wire." I took a bit of a hiatus during the holidays. I couldn't help it. Sometimes you just need time to unwind. Plus, I was going through my typical overload that results from this time of year when I have 80 friends in town and I want to see every single one individually, but that's just not possible. We also had some early deadlines the past few weeks for the Enterprise and other Heritage newspapers, so that added to the drama.

But I am back, and I am so strong. I am ready for 2010. Hopefully the year brings with it some good things. Hopefully it also brings some trouble, because that's always fun.

Ok, now it's time for some linkspam. Lots of things going on in the entertainment world these days, but also lots of important news headlines that I think you should be up to date on. Check it out below:

Interest in body scanners return following terrorist attempt on Detroit Northwest Airlines flight

Mark Mardell supplies an outside perspective on US political climate and health care

EW: Does Avatar's so-so story matter? I've read many reviews on the recently released box office smash, and I've seen it. James Cameron is a sap, but he knows pacing and ambiance like no one else... except maybe Peter Jackson on a good day. This is an interesting perspective on the possible permanence of the whole 3D IMax experience, which coincidentally gives me nausea.

James Cameron announces plans for Avatar trilogy? No surprise there. Hollywood loves a good series.

Oscar season approaches, and with that Dave Karger predicts the Oscar nods. I'm sort of disappointed by how few of the top movies I've actually seen this year. I was trying to save money by renting movies instead, but now I'm sort of regretting that decision.

Heartbreakers hits movie theaters Jan. 8. I love a good Ethan Hawke vampire film.

Sex and the City 2 trailer released. As if they haven't gotten enough money out of this. But knowing me and my huge fandom, there will be a pre-movie cocktail and dessert party at my place! P.S. This teaser trailer, true to form, tells nothing of the movie's premise.