Sphere

A really good book, and a really mixed film that is nonetheless a personal favourite of mine. The first half of the film is simply outstanding, one of the best hour's of cinema sci-fi that I have ever had the pleasure of watching. The mystery, the wonder, the terrifying possibilities, all with top notch visuals and acting. The second half doesn't do justice to the set up, despite being faithful to the book--I guess some things just worked better in text. A flat third act, but the first half of the film is so damn good. An underrated gem with some incredible flaws.

Ernest Saves Christmas

What can I say? It's an Ernest movie. This is one of the better ones. It's silly and dumb, but also honestly funny in places, in that Jim Carrey-Three Stooges sort of way. I probably wouldn't bother with this if I didn't grow up watching these films, but it's nice to revisit once every decade or so.