Feeling bad about his upcoming departure from our family, I let cardboard Macaulay Culkin select the Friday night movie. Of course, he picked “Home Alone.” Note to self, never let the cardboard cutout member of the family select the movie.

Before “Home Alone.”

Well, a strange thing happened during the movie. A sudden peace swept over me and yep, I don’t feel so bad anymore about cardboard Macaulay’s upcoming exile. Strange how watching family comedies from the early ‘90s has that kind of impact on people.

After “Home Alone.” I for one don’t see any difference.