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I watched Pirates of the Carribean 2 the other day. I didn't really like the first as much as everyone else so I wasn't expecting a lot from the sequel. Often I've found that's the best way to enjoy a film, when you think it's going to be shit and you find yourself enjoying it on accident. The movie is pretty silly but it's reasonably amusing as well. My love affair with Bill Nighy continues.

I quite like the Office, the original British version of it anyway. I've only seen half an episode of the American version and to me it's a different show, similar but separate. Ricky Gervais (David Brent) and Stephen Merchant have another show called the Extras and I love it. I always struggled with the Office because of it's propensity towards the painful cringe. The Extras still has a few of these moments and Ricky Gervais’ new character is by no means perfect but at least he’s more likeable in this new show. He throws out some fantastic lines and overall I found I enjoyed it even more than the Office. Also Kate Winslet is in one episode and she is sweet.

In other entertainment news, the new season of Veronica Mars is interesting so far. It's no surprise that the show isn't as sharp as it was in seasons one or two but I'm still enjoying it. The mystery for this one is a little different in that they’re trying to catch a rapist not a murderer. I guess if it was another murder it would seem a little too repetitive. I’m not sure it works quite as well so far, but who knows it might pick up.