…is the name of Nicolas Cage’s newborn son.

I mean, I know the guy is a huge comic book fan, and that at one time he was slated to play Superman in a new movie, but still…what an odd choice of name.

It’s his kid, and he’s entitled to name it whatever he wants, but that’s odd even as far as celebrities go. Oh well. I’m willing to bet that the kid will eventually just go by “Kal.” Maybe if Nic Cage has a daughter he can name her “Kara.”

You can read the whole “article” here, if you really care.

JAB

Best. Damn. Movie. Of the year.

I saw Serenity twice over the weekend, and both times it fucking rocked. Nicely wrapping up the story of “Firefly” rather well, the film also stood on its own legs, providing enough closure if it’s the only movie sequel made while surreptitiously setting the stage for more. Even if you never watched “Firefly,” I’d recommend seeing it, since at its core it’s a very well-done sci-fi movie. And if you watched “Firefly” — well, like Orson Scott Card said in his review, then you’ve already been to the theater.

I could rave about the movie for some time, but I think I’ll send you to Mr. Card’s review of Serenity. It perfectly captures what I wanted to say about the film, yet in a much more coherent manner. So click here to read it.

I only hope now that enough people will go see Serenity so that Joss Whedon can make his purported trilogy of films. That would be sweet.

JAB