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What have you done that most people haven't?
Hey Blue...I would say the things you listed are rare. If 98% of the population hasn't done them, which I'm guessing they haven't...you can consider that rare. I'm guessing 50% of the population haven't even been in a helicopter.— May 4, 2009 12:19 a.m.
The Movie Blog
Oh....the problem with how much work goes into a movie (re: Might Wind), I really don't care. Polar Express could've taken 10 years to produce, illustrate, voice, etc. But, who really cares? If it's not very good, it's not very good. The songs were good. Some of the characters were interesting, but it falls below Waiting For Guffman, Best in Show, This is Spinal Tap.— May 3, 2009 7:44 p.m.
The Movie Blog
I only knew one of those romances you mentioned. Swank...that's kinda cool. For the love song you sang to her, I'm going to guess it was The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry," so you could get the title of the movie in there. Or, Queen's "Jealousy" but you changed the chorus to "Hilary". Anti...I was being sarcastic with Deliverance. I see your point with Notebook. The problem is, when a movie isn't very good, I don't think the rest of that stands. For example, Val Kilmer was a great Jim Morrison. Yet, he didn't get an Oscar nomination the way the Johnny Cash and Ray Charles dudes did. All because the movie was bad. And, with Notebook, I don't think it can go down as one of the great romances, as the movie wasn't very good. What is with you two broads not liking English Patient? It's great! Yeah, Cousins did get mixed reviews, and I'm not sure why. I loved that film.— May 3, 2009 7:42 p.m.
Death and Robbery on the Strip
Sounds like the making of a laundry commercial ; - )— May 3, 2009 7:37 p.m.
The Last of Las Vegas
Ponzi, I just read something a week ago in a publication that said people that drink do eat more. But the few times I've been drunk in my life, I've never cared about eating. And believe me, any excuse to eat, I'm there. So, I wonder if eating that gross burrito when you're drunk at 2:00 a.m., is like going home from the bar at that time with an unattractive woman. Maybe the drunkeness makes you...less picky in all regards.— May 3, 2009 7:36 p.m.
The Last of Las Vegas
Now that is a funny post.— May 3, 2009 11:57 a.m.
The Movie Blog
Oh yeah...Only saw English Patient once in the theatres. But boy did I love this flick. And very romantic. When he's carrying her, and sees she's wearing the necklace he gave her, I cried like a little baby. And, that side story had a sweet romance as well. Two for the price of one!— May 3, 2009 1:26 a.m.
The Movie Blog
If you're talking romance and "Mickey"...what about Mickey and Malorey in Natural Born Killers...hehehehehe. A Mighty Wind was not very good. Levy character was interesting. Williard was aces (in Crasher in two weeks, look for me telling him the movie sucked and his response). Beagley was funny in it, too. But not much there. Okay, you guys want romance, I give you the all-time: Cousins. I swear, my girlfriend wanted to kick me in the nads for liking this so much. She still makes fun of me about it. I also say Prince of Tides, Deliverance, From Here to Eternity, too many to list! Anyone that loves the Notebook, has to get out and see more movies. This movie was average, at best. I guessed the story 15 minutes in. And, I don't sit at movies trying to figure them out. Yes, it was sweet in parts. But, my main pet peeve about it is this...in the flashbacks, NOTHING was romantic about the courtship. Nothing. I like when a couple is courting in a movie, and I can understand why they are falling in love. Take Prince of Tides. They are concerned over a woman that tried to kill herself. They are concerned with a boy learning to play football after being cut from his team, and both in horrible marriages, and they have funny conversations and interesting meals together. Field of Dreams can be considered a love story. Nice relationship with the couple, and love of baseball. Great movie, too. Bridges of Madison County wasn't very good. It was a bit slow...and, it was interesting that Streep wasn't in a bad marriage. Just a little "bored", although, that takes the "romantic" out of it for me. Rambling Rose was good. Although, I like Laura Derns dad Bruce a lot more in films. The coin collection scene sounds incredible. I barely remember that movie, as I hated it. Check out DeVito in the kidnapping movie. Can't think of the title right now, though. Bette Midler kidnapped, and no ransom paid (which, kinda makes sense if you really think about it).— May 3, 2009 1:24 a.m.
Death and Robbery on the Strip
Sorry, Magic. Next week will be the Worst Commericials. Me promises.— May 3, 2009 12:10 a.m.
Police Officer Shootings
And, I'm not naive enough to think that officers are just these wonderful people, out to "protect and serve." Many of them are just doing it for a paycheck. But ya know what? So what! It's a job. A tough job, dealing with the scum of society many times. I went out to my car the other day, and an African-American parking enforcement dude was putting a ticket on my car. I had only gone over the parking meter by two minutes, but I wasn't about to start yelling. It's my fault for running late. And he's not supposed to stand there, looking down Market Street to see if perhaps I'm on my way. So I don't yell at him, give him an evil stare, or anything. I took the ticket off my windshield, threw it on the ground, and drove away. Okay, well...I threw it on the passenger seat. And, I'm not going to tell someone that the meter maids need "real jobs" or that it was based on race, or anything else. I'm going to send in the $68 or whatever it is, and be done with it.— May 1, 2009 3:27 p.m.