i'm a little cranky.

i was watching (falling asleep to) "hitch" the other day and i have to report on another pet peeve of mine: the fake prop. in one scene eva mendes (hate her; far too gorgeous and far too sofia loren for words) is "sipping" a "beer" and manages to say her lines immediately after the sip without swallowing. how is it possible? is she some kind of magician?

i also can't stand when a character is carrying something and i can tell that there is nothing in the prop but air or bubble wrap. i've noticed this in all kinds of situations: the coffee cup, the briefcase, the backpack.

note to directors everywhere: please make your props believable. it totally bugs. thank you.

[yes, i'm cranky lately. didn't you sense a theme around here?]