This past week, I had a chance to see both The Dark Knight and complete Metal Gear Solid 4.  I doubt that I will ever see two mediums of entertainment achieve such greatness ever again.

The Dark Knight was spectacular.  Rarely have I ever felt like a movie about superheroes could transcend the lines between good and evil.  Christopher Nolan took Batman to new heights and Heath Ledger set the bar for villainy.  The body count in this film is tremendous and some of the deaths are mind-blowing.  However, the film goes far beyond its shock value and weaves a message of epic proportions.   Its a long movie but every minute counts.  I’ve rarely been this engaged with a film. 

I also completed Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 4 for the PS3.  It’s a masterpiece!  Despite a convoluted, heavy handed story, it redefines the standards for virtual entertainment.  The graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is deep and challenging.  The execution was perfect. 

If I was looking for an escape from my work and my life, I found it this week in my entertainment.   I almost feel like I need to grab a good book to top this off… I’m on a winning streak!