Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
NFL Preseason Power Rankings
Ok, so the preseason hasn't officially started. There are still 6 more days until that happens. But I can't hold it any longer. I have to jump in here and start blogging about some football. I know most of my loyal readers don't care, but a few (Rich and Paymon) do. So this is for them!!!
Here is how I have the Power Ranking as of today. I will adjust it each week after mulling over some preseason games. The top team is who I have as my most likely to win the Superbowl and it goes down to least likely. (Sorry Raider Fans)
1. Patriots
2. Colts
3. Chargers
4. Saints
5. Bears
6. Ravens
7. Cowboys
8. Bengals
9. Eagles
10. Broncos
11. Seahwaks
12. Steelers
13. Jaguars
14. Jets
15. 49ers
16. Rams
17. Panthers
18. Chiefs
19. Giants
20. Titans
21. Lions
22. Bucs
23. Dolphins
24. Falcons
25. Redskins
26. Texans
27. Cardinals
28. Packers
29. Browns
30. Vikings
31. Bills
32. Raiders
Now, let me say that i have three or four teams in my sights that could be making some big moves.
I think that the Tampa Bay Bucs are ready to break out and with Atlanta in turmoil this could be a great chance for them to make some noise in the NFC South. I think the Rams and 49ers are going to be right there with Seattle. I also think that Seattle could fall as far as 3rd in that division.
I think that the Panthers will be much imporved this year and they tend to have an up year and then a down. So we will keep an eye on that.
The Redskins are pretty low, but they have the talent to be in the top 5. Will Gibbs get them there? That remains to be seen.
I think the Colts are still the best in the AFC South, but watch out for Jacksonville. The Titans are likely going to take a step back this year. And Leftwich has something still to prove. So the Jags could make some noise.
But if I had to chose the Super Bowl match up right now...I'd say Saints and Patriots. That may change by next week.
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Here is how I have the Power Ranking as of today. I will adjust it each week after mulling over some preseason games. The top team is who I have as my most likely to win the Superbowl and it goes down to least likely. (Sorry Raider Fans)
1. Patriots
2. Colts
3. Chargers
4. Saints
5. Bears
6. Ravens
7. Cowboys
8. Bengals
9. Eagles
10. Broncos
11. Seahwaks
12. Steelers
13. Jaguars
14. Jets
15. 49ers
16. Rams
17. Panthers
18. Chiefs
19. Giants
20. Titans
21. Lions
22. Bucs
23. Dolphins
24. Falcons
25. Redskins
26. Texans
27. Cardinals
28. Packers
29. Browns
30. Vikings
31. Bills
32. Raiders
Now, let me say that i have three or four teams in my sights that could be making some big moves.
I think that the Tampa Bay Bucs are ready to break out and with Atlanta in turmoil this could be a great chance for them to make some noise in the NFC South. I think the Rams and 49ers are going to be right there with Seattle. I also think that Seattle could fall as far as 3rd in that division.
I think that the Panthers will be much imporved this year and they tend to have an up year and then a down. So we will keep an eye on that.
The Redskins are pretty low, but they have the talent to be in the top 5. Will Gibbs get them there? That remains to be seen.
I think the Colts are still the best in the AFC South, but watch out for Jacksonville. The Titans are likely going to take a step back this year. And Leftwich has something still to prove. So the Jags could make some noise.
But if I had to chose the Super Bowl match up right now...I'd say Saints and Patriots. That may change by next week.
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The Simpsons
Did you hear? The Simpsons movie raked in over 71 million dollars this past weekend. The "experts" predicted 60 million. I had my guess set around 45 million. I thought that they were waaaay over shooting it. But Homer and Bart managed to ride past even the most lofty expectations.
I am sure a sequel will be in the works. And I would bet that this bodes well for the future of the television series. And when the series does end I would guess that some life might remain in a string of motion picture releases.
That all being said, The Simpsons have now officially cemented itself as one of the true icons of our generation.
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I am sure a sequel will be in the works. And I would bet that this bodes well for the future of the television series. And when the series does end I would guess that some life might remain in a string of motion picture releases.
That all being said, The Simpsons have now officially cemented itself as one of the true icons of our generation.
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Friday, July 27, 2007
Star Trek News
At Comic-Con yesterday the Abrams panel did confirm that Zachary Quinto, (Sylar on Heroes) is officially playing Spock in the new Trek movie. Nimoy will also appear as the older version his iconic character. I'm digging this casting news. I know most of you don't care.
The Simpson's Movie : A Review
Have you ever seen an episode of The Simpson's? Did you like it? Well there is your movie review. If you dig the show, then the movie is one giant run-on episode with a very sturdy plot, some great gags, a few tear-jerking moments, and some hilarious nudity.
if you aren't a fan of the show then you probably don't care if the movie is any good or not. So you can skip to the bottom for my grade if you want. For those who have thought about going to see it here are some other thoughts:
- Homer is such a big lug of a character. Many a human character has emulated the great Homer, but none can pull off being such a dope like he can.
- Bart is the perfect image of teen angst. Even though he hasn't aged in twenty years he still manages to learn from his mistakes.
- The movie starts off in high gear, but it does lose a little steam in the middle. Don't worry, the plot comes full circle and it finds its groove again.
- A few of the jokes were a bit too forward. One crack on the National Security measures was painfully blatant. A room full of government employees are listening in on ever conversation they can to hear buzz words that might mean national security is in jeopardy. The Simpsons are overheard by one of the agents who stands up and shouts, "I can't believe it, the government actually found someone." Blah, I don't really need to be hit over the head with a joke. Either I get it or I don't.
- The movie translates well on the big screen. The crowd was really into it. The experience was a fun one, but you need to be a big fan to drop 8 or 9 bucks on an 85 minute cartoon. I'm glad I got to check it out for free.
Move Grade: B
Big Brother Power Rankings # 2
Dustin is HoH, Dick is out-of-power, Kail was saved, and Mike, the nicest guy in the history of the game might also be the dumbest. I understand loyalty, but I also understand 500,000 smackaroos.
This week I have Danielle remaining at the top of this list, but sliding to the bottom is Nick. He is too greasy...well okay, greasy and he is a bad player. At this point I am really starting to believe that Jen is going to win this thing. She is waaaay smarter than I gave her credit for and she seems to be dropping off of a lot of radars. Jessica and Jameka still haven't started playing the game so right now they will remain high on the power list, but with Dustin in charge and no real enemies to speak of it's the quiet players that might find trouble. Here is the complete list...
1. Danielle
2. Jessica
3. Jameka
4. Kail
6. Eric
7. Amber
8. Evil
9. Jen
10. Zach
11. Nick
The eliminator game for HoH was pretty revealing. Jen did get bumped out first. Kail wasn't too far behind her. Eric tried to go out intentionally and screwed that up, but it was a good thing because he left Dustin and Jameka to fight it out and no one remained that I didn't want to see as Head of Household.
More to come...
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This week I have Danielle remaining at the top of this list, but sliding to the bottom is Nick. He is too greasy...well okay, greasy and he is a bad player. At this point I am really starting to believe that Jen is going to win this thing. She is waaaay smarter than I gave her credit for and she seems to be dropping off of a lot of radars. Jessica and Jameka still haven't started playing the game so right now they will remain high on the power list, but with Dustin in charge and no real enemies to speak of it's the quiet players that might find trouble. Here is the complete list...
1. Danielle
2. Jessica
3. Jameka
4. Kail
6. Eric
7. Amber
8. Evil
9. Jen
10. Zach
11. Nick
The eliminator game for HoH was pretty revealing. Jen did get bumped out first. Kail wasn't too far behind her. Eric tried to go out intentionally and screwed that up, but it was a good thing because he left Dustin and Jameka to fight it out and no one remained that I didn't want to see as Head of Household.
More to come...
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Comic-Con Lost Tidbits
No huge news was leaked at Comic-con this year. The biggest news was spoiled a day early when media and critics clawed the information from ABC that Harold P. would be returning. Lindelof and Cuse said that Michael will be a full series regular again and that he would appear sometime in the first four episodes. They wouldn't say if he was returning in flash-forwards or in real time.
The flash forwards have always been a part of the plan, but they couldn't introduce them until they had an end date because the story have a very specific frame from this point forward and ruining that surprise early could have caused a lot of story-filler and tap dancing.
Some other bits:
Ben didn't intend to get swept up in Daniele's net in season 2. It was an accident. The big reveal though is still to come because the question we should be asking is "Where was Ben heading."
Daniele's story will be told in the future, but some other things have to sync up with another person first.
Next season will have flash backs and flash forwards, but the most important news about the time line is that the scene with Jack and Kate in the finale is NOT the end of Lost. They will flash every further forward.
No word on who was in the coffin or who exactly is on the freighter.
Libby's story will resurface in season 4. There were some hints that she had significant ties to DHARMA. That's important because she obviously had something to do with Desmond ending up on the island and something to do with Hurley in the mental hospital. They assure us this will be a very good reveal.
Not too much was mentioned about Jacob or Annie or any of the climatic events leading up to the finale which is disappointing since we have so much longer to wait than usual...BUT, I'd rather know too little than too much.
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The flash forwards have always been a part of the plan, but they couldn't introduce them until they had an end date because the story have a very specific frame from this point forward and ruining that surprise early could have caused a lot of story-filler and tap dancing.
Some other bits:
Ben didn't intend to get swept up in Daniele's net in season 2. It was an accident. The big reveal though is still to come because the question we should be asking is "Where was Ben heading."
Daniele's story will be told in the future, but some other things have to sync up with another person first.
Next season will have flash backs and flash forwards, but the most important news about the time line is that the scene with Jack and Kate in the finale is NOT the end of Lost. They will flash every further forward.
No word on who was in the coffin or who exactly is on the freighter.
Libby's story will resurface in season 4. There were some hints that she had significant ties to DHARMA. That's important because she obviously had something to do with Desmond ending up on the island and something to do with Hurley in the mental hospital. They assure us this will be a very good reveal.
Not too much was mentioned about Jacob or Annie or any of the climatic events leading up to the finale which is disappointing since we have so much longer to wait than usual...BUT, I'd rather know too little than too much.
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Why Not Memphis???
This stuff never happens in Memphis. A television station in Hawaii this week was awarded some new call letters. They are: KUNT. Can you imagine, "good evening and thank you for watching our KUNT."
A station in Arizona (owned by the same man as the one in Hawaii) was awarded KWTF. "Good evening and welcome to K- What The Fuck."
I love it.
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A station in Arizona (owned by the same man as the one in Hawaii) was awarded KWTF. "Good evening and welcome to K- What The Fuck."
I love it.
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Damages and Saving Grace; 2 Show Reviews
Damages premiered Tuesday night on FX. It is a legal thriller starring Hollywood heavyweight Glenn Close as shark-like attorney Patty Hewes. The show is both legal thriller and mystery. It begins with Rose Byrne climbing out of an elevator bloody and beaten. She stumbles to a police station as the interrogation begins.
The show then jumps back in time six months to show Byrne's character Ellen Parsons interviewing for a job with a law firm. She ultimately takes a job for Hewes's law firm, but not without a stern warning from a friend about Hewes' killer reputation.
Parsons is immediately put on a major case in which Ted Danson is the defendant. He plays a billionaire charged with bilking millions of dollars from his employees in a stock scandal. He doesn't play fair and the two sides quickly engage in deadly games.
How did Parsons end up bloodied six month in the future? Whose blood is it? Why was Parson's immediately thrust on this high profile case when she is so wet behind the ears?
The show is fast paced, there are twists and turns at every corner, and the good guys aren't always as good as you'd hoped. Glenn Close is on the top of her game. This show really is going to be a wild ride for the next three months. Catch a repeat of it as soon as you can.
Now, in a completely different type of show, Holly Hunter takes on the small screen in the new TNT dramedy Saving Grace. Hunter plays Grace, a hard-to-the-core Oklahoma City cop with a bad drinking habit and a big need to sleep around. One night after a night of heavy drinking Grace strikes a man with her car. Luckily Earl, an angel, swoops in to grant her one last chance on God's behalf.
Grace is skeptical at first, but soon comes to realize that Earl is real, not just a drunken figment of her imagination. But can she change her ways? We'll see. Holly Hunter is funny, charming, and almost too hot to handle. You root for her and against her at the same time. But mostly you root for her.
Saving Grace is another summer treat and you can catch Monday night's after The Closer.
Damages: A
Saving Grace: A-
The show then jumps back in time six months to show Byrne's character Ellen Parsons interviewing for a job with a law firm. She ultimately takes a job for Hewes's law firm, but not without a stern warning from a friend about Hewes' killer reputation.
Parsons is immediately put on a major case in which Ted Danson is the defendant. He plays a billionaire charged with bilking millions of dollars from his employees in a stock scandal. He doesn't play fair and the two sides quickly engage in deadly games.
How did Parsons end up bloodied six month in the future? Whose blood is it? Why was Parson's immediately thrust on this high profile case when she is so wet behind the ears?
The show is fast paced, there are twists and turns at every corner, and the good guys aren't always as good as you'd hoped. Glenn Close is on the top of her game. This show really is going to be a wild ride for the next three months. Catch a repeat of it as soon as you can.
Now, in a completely different type of show, Holly Hunter takes on the small screen in the new TNT dramedy Saving Grace. Hunter plays Grace, a hard-to-the-core Oklahoma City cop with a bad drinking habit and a big need to sleep around. One night after a night of heavy drinking Grace strikes a man with her car. Luckily Earl, an angel, swoops in to grant her one last chance on God's behalf.
Grace is skeptical at first, but soon comes to realize that Earl is real, not just a drunken figment of her imagination. But can she change her ways? We'll see. Holly Hunter is funny, charming, and almost too hot to handle. You root for her and against her at the same time. But mostly you root for her.
Saving Grace is another summer treat and you can catch Monday night's after The Closer.
Damages: A
Saving Grace: A-
Cloverfield
The first poster for JJ Abrams mysterious new movie was released today at Comic-Con. The movie, a monster-themed action flick similar to Godzilla, will hit theaters in January. The secretive production first made news when a teaser trailer premiered before Transformers over the July 4th weekend. The unofficial (working) title of the movie is Cloverfield.
LOST NEWS
Ok, well I don't actually have any new lost news right now. I am sure some of you have already heard that Michael will be back next season. He signed up for the whole season. I assume that means Walt will be back too. My guess is that we will see then in the future, off the island. It will also make it really easy for them to explain why Walt is six feet tall.
Anyway, I am sitting by right now waiting for news from the Lost panel at Comic-Con to start pouring in. This is the only time the rest of 2007 that Carlton and Damon will be talking about season 3 or 4 of Lost. So there should be some good bits of info coming in soon. I promise to keep my fellow Losties up on the news as I hear it.
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Anyway, I am sitting by right now waiting for news from the Lost panel at Comic-Con to start pouring in. This is the only time the rest of 2007 that Carlton and Damon will be talking about season 3 or 4 of Lost. So there should be some good bits of info coming in soon. I promise to keep my fellow Losties up on the news as I hear it.
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Some Lyrics
These are the lyrics to the song Broken on the new Lifehouse cd. I think that they are pretty powerful. Let me know what you think.
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though i still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
with a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
I'm handin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm handing on to the words you say
You said that I will be ok
The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven't forgotten my way home
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though i still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
with a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
I'm handin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm handing on to the words you say
You said that I will be ok
The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven't forgotten my way home
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Musical Notes
Yellowcard's new CD Paper Walls is great. There is one song called "Dear Bobbie," and it is probably the sweetest song that I've heard since Colin Ray's song "Love Me." The cd is soooo much better than their last.
Paolo Nutini's album is amazing. It's in the same vain as some later John Mayer stuff. Throw in a little Jack Johnson and a little Damien Rice with a dash of James Blunt and you get the idea. I saw him perform "What a Wonderful World" on the Live Earth broadcast and was immediately sold.
The new Sum 41 record "Underclass Hero" is pretty good. A bit slower than I expected. It's like they have taken the later stuff of Blink 182 and crossed it with Green Day's American Idiot. It doesn't rock out like their album "Chuck," but there are tons of catchy infectious tunes.
Get the new Lifehouse record.
Going to see The Honorary Title and The Format this Friday at the Daisy. I expect a great show. It will be my third time to see The Honorary Title. They are always great. 2nd time to see The Format. The last time I saw them they were playing with a lot of poppy acts and they didn't quite fit. This time, as headliners, they will be a little more in control. Meet us at the daisy if you'd like!
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Paolo Nutini's album is amazing. It's in the same vain as some later John Mayer stuff. Throw in a little Jack Johnson and a little Damien Rice with a dash of James Blunt and you get the idea. I saw him perform "What a Wonderful World" on the Live Earth broadcast and was immediately sold.
The new Sum 41 record "Underclass Hero" is pretty good. A bit slower than I expected. It's like they have taken the later stuff of Blink 182 and crossed it with Green Day's American Idiot. It doesn't rock out like their album "Chuck," but there are tons of catchy infectious tunes.
Get the new Lifehouse record.
Going to see The Honorary Title and The Format this Friday at the Daisy. I expect a great show. It will be my third time to see The Honorary Title. They are always great. 2nd time to see The Format. The last time I saw them they were playing with a lot of poppy acts and they didn't quite fit. This time, as headliners, they will be a little more in control. Meet us at the daisy if you'd like!
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Big Brother Quick Hits
-Why do they spell Evil Dick's name EVEL? Did I miss something? Is it like Evel Kinevel (sp) or something?
-Dick lived up to his name over the past week. Can we now call him Ego Dick or Power Trippin' Dick? He had better start listening to his daughter or he is going to end up back on the block next week with a good chance of going home.
-I think that Kail actually has a chance to stay. Hear me out. By voting out Mike the houseguests would ensure that Kail and Dick would continue their fighting. As long as they are both in the house then the our guests will feel much better because the target on their backs would be considerably smaller.
-Two players have really grown on me. Jessica and Eric. I think that they are both playing the game really well and they are keeping their noses clean. I do think that Big Brother is going to end up costing Eric a chance to win though. If they keep up this "sabatoge someone's property" crap then Eric is going to get caught and he is going to have to go home. I hope that doesn't happen.
-All of the players are doing so much better this week since no one is on slop. I love the idea of torturing the houseguests with crap, but it is no fun to watch half the house slothing around with no energy and no desire to play the game.
-I wish that Big Brother would do more games. I like seeing games where you can win something good or have something bad happen to you. I wish there were more "wear a unitard for 24 hours" type situations. I also hope that they allow us to wake up the houseguests all night again...and other stuff. Come on Big Brother, let's get this thing going.
-Do you watch Big Brother After Dark? Is it just me or does Amber not know how to sit like a lady? Every time I see her she is leaning back with her legs wide open.
-I ordered Showtime in hopes of seeing some hot after hours action in the house. Zach streaking is not really where I was going with that...oops.
-What's with Nick and the trash-stache. Shave, my brother. You look like crap.
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-Dick lived up to his name over the past week. Can we now call him Ego Dick or Power Trippin' Dick? He had better start listening to his daughter or he is going to end up back on the block next week with a good chance of going home.
-I think that Kail actually has a chance to stay. Hear me out. By voting out Mike the houseguests would ensure that Kail and Dick would continue their fighting. As long as they are both in the house then the our guests will feel much better because the target on their backs would be considerably smaller.
-Two players have really grown on me. Jessica and Eric. I think that they are both playing the game really well and they are keeping their noses clean. I do think that Big Brother is going to end up costing Eric a chance to win though. If they keep up this "sabatoge someone's property" crap then Eric is going to get caught and he is going to have to go home. I hope that doesn't happen.
-All of the players are doing so much better this week since no one is on slop. I love the idea of torturing the houseguests with crap, but it is no fun to watch half the house slothing around with no energy and no desire to play the game.
-I wish that Big Brother would do more games. I like seeing games where you can win something good or have something bad happen to you. I wish there were more "wear a unitard for 24 hours" type situations. I also hope that they allow us to wake up the houseguests all night again...and other stuff. Come on Big Brother, let's get this thing going.
-Do you watch Big Brother After Dark? Is it just me or does Amber not know how to sit like a lady? Every time I see her she is leaning back with her legs wide open.
-I ordered Showtime in hopes of seeing some hot after hours action in the house. Zach streaking is not really where I was going with that...oops.
-What's with Nick and the trash-stache. Shave, my brother. You look like crap.
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Friday, July 20, 2007
Is Anyone Out There?
Comments on the blog have been few and far between on here lately. I obviously don't expect comments on every post, but every once and a while I want to know that you guys are out there. I am starting to think that I am wasting my time and that no one is reading any more. This isn't a poor poor pitiful me thing...just a please tell me you're still my friend kind of thing. HA!
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Just Criminal
It looks like the show Criminal Minds is about to do the one thing that would actually make me watch the show. They are about to add Geena Davis to their cast. For those of you who aren't in the know, Criminal Minds is a serial drama about a team of investigators who handle highly intense cases usually featuring a criminal mastermind . The show has gained some staggering and shocking ratings and was even awarded the coveted post Super Bowl time slot last year.
Well a couple of weeks ago the show's lead actor decided he didn't want to work anymore and just didn't show up. So CBS has been scrambling for a replacement and it looks like Geena Davis might be the person to step in and take over. If this is the case then I will certainly and see if she can make this show watchable.
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Well a couple of weeks ago the show's lead actor decided he didn't want to work anymore and just didn't show up. So CBS has been scrambling for a replacement and it looks like Geena Davis might be the person to step in and take over. If this is the case then I will certainly and see if she can make this show watchable.
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Big Brother Power Rankings
Dick is HoH. Dick is HoH! Whooo Hooooo! I'm psyched. Jen and Kail had better watch their backs. The other person who needs to be very under the radar this week is Mike. Everyone is on to Mike and Kail's little alliance and it wouldn't be a far stretch to nominate Kail and Mike knowing that if one of them were saved you could nominate Jen. Is anyone sad that cookie nips got evicted. I think Dustin will be able to be his own person a little easier now. We'll see.
Anyway, the power rankings saw a big shake-up last night as the house awarded Evil Dick the HoH. And now...The 1st Big Brother 8 Power Rankings
1. Danielle
2. Jessica
3. Jameka
4. Kail
5. Mike
6. Evil
7. Eric
8. Zach
9. Amber
10. Nick
11. Jen
A few notes: Danielle is a veto and HoH machine. She is always in the mix. As long as she has a chance to win a competition and she isn't back doored then she is a threat. Plus she has Dick who would do anything for her and Nick who is a big bafoon that she has wrapped around her fingers.
Jessica and Jameka are under the radar and sitting pretty. Everyone seems to like Jessica especially. Did you see the reaction that Jen gave Eric when he suggested her for nomination. She is going to have to play the game eventually, but right now she is sitting pretty.
Eric, America's Player is only at 7 because I think America is eventually going to steer him wrong. The America's choice idea also seems to limit who he can make an alliance with because what if America votes to kick off a person that his alliance is in cahoots with. Could be hairy.
Jen is in last place because everyone in the house hates her. She is perceived as a loose cannon. And lastly, Nick is ranked so low because he is obviously being played by Danielle, he's already turned on his alliance in his head, and everyone is watching his every move too closely.
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Anyway, the power rankings saw a big shake-up last night as the house awarded Evil Dick the HoH. And now...The 1st Big Brother 8 Power Rankings
1. Danielle
2. Jessica
3. Jameka
4. Kail
5. Mike
6. Evil
7. Eric
8. Zach
9. Amber
10. Nick
11. Jen
A few notes: Danielle is a veto and HoH machine. She is always in the mix. As long as she has a chance to win a competition and she isn't back doored then she is a threat. Plus she has Dick who would do anything for her and Nick who is a big bafoon that she has wrapped around her fingers.
Jessica and Jameka are under the radar and sitting pretty. Everyone seems to like Jessica especially. Did you see the reaction that Jen gave Eric when he suggested her for nomination. She is going to have to play the game eventually, but right now she is sitting pretty.
Eric, America's Player is only at 7 because I think America is eventually going to steer him wrong. The America's choice idea also seems to limit who he can make an alliance with because what if America votes to kick off a person that his alliance is in cahoots with. Could be hairy.
Jen is in last place because everyone in the house hates her. She is perceived as a loose cannon. And lastly, Nick is ranked so low because he is obviously being played by Danielle, he's already turned on his alliance in his head, and everyone is watching his every move too closely.
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Cool T-Shirts, Bad Porn
So, I was surfing some of my favorite sites today at work. One of which is Bustedtees.com. They always have a wide assortment of funny and absurd shirts. Well as I was typing it in I accidentally got a little carried away and typed in www.bustedteens.com
Whoops.
I honestly have no idea if that is a porn site or not. I X'ed out of there so fast my computer actually locked up on me. But needless to say, it could have been a close call. Just thought I would share.
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Whoops.
I honestly have no idea if that is a porn site or not. I X'ed out of there so fast my computer actually locked up on me. But needless to say, it could have been a close call. Just thought I would share.
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The Emmys
I don't know why it even makes me mad any more. I know that when award season rolls around, whether it be The Academy Awards, The Grammys, The Golden Globes, or The Emmys I'm just going to be pissed off. And this year is no different. The snubs are grotesque.
In the best drama category we have:
Boston Legal
Grey's Anatomy
Heroes
House
The Sopranos
All good shows in their own right. But let's break this down...Heroes is definitely the weakest of the programs on here. The finale was a build-up to nothing. The acting was spotty and trite at best. Grey's Anatomy had its weakest season to date. Boston Legal was never focused and seemed to jump around and shouldn't it be a comedy? Where in the hell is Lost? Where is The Shield? Leaving these two programs off for Heroes is an atrociuous oversight. And the kicker, The Emmys actually extended its deadline this year so that The Sopranos could include its series finale in the voting screeners.
Let's turn to the comedy series category:
Entourage
The Office
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
Ugly Betty
Entourage and The Office deserve it. One of them should win. Neither of them will. That honor will go to the sort-of funny 30 Rock. Two and a Half Men should have been nominated for best show in the LAME category as this season was a huge failure and several episodes were actually completely laughless. Ugly Betty is a great new show and I'm glad it is getting recognized. But where is My Name Is Earl? And What about New Adventures of Old Christine. And let's not forget Desperate Housewives which was so much better this season.
The other snub that I am shocked to see is Friday Night Lights. I didn't religiously watch the show, but I know that the storylines were tight and the writing was some of the best on television.
Looking at the acting categories I have just a couple of quick things to say:
Best Actor:
James Spader
Hugh Laurie
Dennis Leary
James Gandolfini
Keifer Sutherland
Does Keifer realy even have to act any more? And James Gandolfini basically is Tony Soprano these days. Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson got bumped to supporting cast. Where in the hell is Michael Chiklis or Walter Goggins from The Shield? Seriously people?
In the supporting actress category I have two things to say. How could Aida Tururro be nominated for The Sopranos? She was in all of three episodes of a 9 episode season. Her part was the same loud, annoying, yelling bitch that it has always been. Where's the range...
And finally, where is Elizabeth Mitchell from Lost? How could Juliette not be nominated?
Once again I won't be watching this awards show. But I will be picking the winners as it gets closer to time.
The best race will be for Best Actress:
Sally Field
Kyra Sedgwick
M. Hargitay
P. Arquette
Minnie Driver
Edie Falco
WOW! Those are some serious acting chops. Look for Glenn Close to be in this race next year along with Holly Hunter for their roles on Damages and Saving Grace respectively.
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In the best drama category we have:
Boston Legal
Grey's Anatomy
Heroes
House
The Sopranos
All good shows in their own right. But let's break this down...Heroes is definitely the weakest of the programs on here. The finale was a build-up to nothing. The acting was spotty and trite at best. Grey's Anatomy had its weakest season to date. Boston Legal was never focused and seemed to jump around and shouldn't it be a comedy? Where in the hell is Lost? Where is The Shield? Leaving these two programs off for Heroes is an atrociuous oversight. And the kicker, The Emmys actually extended its deadline this year so that The Sopranos could include its series finale in the voting screeners.
Let's turn to the comedy series category:
Entourage
The Office
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
Ugly Betty
Entourage and The Office deserve it. One of them should win. Neither of them will. That honor will go to the sort-of funny 30 Rock. Two and a Half Men should have been nominated for best show in the LAME category as this season was a huge failure and several episodes were actually completely laughless. Ugly Betty is a great new show and I'm glad it is getting recognized. But where is My Name Is Earl? And What about New Adventures of Old Christine. And let's not forget Desperate Housewives which was so much better this season.
The other snub that I am shocked to see is Friday Night Lights. I didn't religiously watch the show, but I know that the storylines were tight and the writing was some of the best on television.
Looking at the acting categories I have just a couple of quick things to say:
Best Actor:
James Spader
Hugh Laurie
Dennis Leary
James Gandolfini
Keifer Sutherland
Does Keifer realy even have to act any more? And James Gandolfini basically is Tony Soprano these days. Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson got bumped to supporting cast. Where in the hell is Michael Chiklis or Walter Goggins from The Shield? Seriously people?
In the supporting actress category I have two things to say. How could Aida Tururro be nominated for The Sopranos? She was in all of three episodes of a 9 episode season. Her part was the same loud, annoying, yelling bitch that it has always been. Where's the range...
And finally, where is Elizabeth Mitchell from Lost? How could Juliette not be nominated?
Once again I won't be watching this awards show. But I will be picking the winners as it gets closer to time.
The best race will be for Best Actress:
Sally Field
Kyra Sedgwick
M. Hargitay
P. Arquette
Minnie Driver
Edie Falco
WOW! Those are some serious acting chops. Look for Glenn Close to be in this race next year along with Holly Hunter for their roles on Damages and Saving Grace respectively.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Good and The Bad in Casting News
First the good:
Kal Penn of Harold and Kumar fame (he played Kumar) is joining House as one of the interns briefly replacing House's normal targets. The other will be played by The O.C.'s Olivia Wilde. This is great casting news and should be a great way to showcase Penn's acting chops.
The Bad:
Danny Glover has been signed by Brothers and Sisters to play a new love interest for Sally Field. Yes, Sally Field. Did these people not watch Saw? Have they not seen Gone Fishing? Are they blind to the fact that Danny Glover isn't a good actor? I'm a huge fan of Lethal Weapon, but I assure you, he isn't the reason it was such a successful franchise.
Ok, prove me wrong Danny!
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Kal Penn of Harold and Kumar fame (he played Kumar) is joining House as one of the interns briefly replacing House's normal targets. The other will be played by The O.C.'s Olivia Wilde. This is great casting news and should be a great way to showcase Penn's acting chops.
The Bad:
Danny Glover has been signed by Brothers and Sisters to play a new love interest for Sally Field. Yes, Sally Field. Did these people not watch Saw? Have they not seen Gone Fishing? Are they blind to the fact that Danny Glover isn't a good actor? I'm a huge fan of Lethal Weapon, but I assure you, he isn't the reason it was such a successful franchise.
Ok, prove me wrong Danny!
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The Dance Of The Big Brother
Sorry that this is my first post since Big Brother 8 officially got underway. I will make up for it I promise. But first let's jump right into the drama.
Is Jen the most easily hate-able person in the history of the show? I mean she oozes with every quality that I would ever find disgusting in someone. She is so self centered that I honestly don't think she understands the target that she is drawing on her own back.
I thought the threats she threw at Joe and Amber before the Power Of Veto game were so out of line. Yes, it's a game and her strategy might be to simply intimidate her way to the finals. However, if she's ever watched a season of Big Brother she would understand that you can't win doing that. I hate her and I would kill to see Evil Dick win HoH next week just to nominate her.
I'm guessing that Joe is going home this week. It could still be Evil Dick since you know the petty (pretty) chicks don't really want the big ugly guy in the house. BUT, it seemed like there was a strong over-all consensus to nominate Joe. Joe is not going to go down without a fight.
Eric, who is easily the most foul-mouthed, vulgar player I have seen in a while (watch After Dark on Showtime) is starting grow on me. When I saw that he was America's player I was annoyed. He isn't good looking and so he can't manipulate the game using his looks. He doesn't come off as extremely smart. Yet, as the days go by I find myself more and more confident that he can stick around for a while. He is extremely funny, the house seems to like him, and he is a good sport with all of the challenges. I thought that I was going to pass out when he crawled in to bed with Joe. When he said, "sorry America, I had to get out of there or I might have been stuck there the rest of the season" I almost lost it.
After Thursdays eviction I will post my first power rankings...here is a sneak peak at the top 3 as it stands right now...
1. Kail (Her alliance is set and she has already won a competition)
2. Danielle (she's one two veto comps and saved herself. Plus her dad would drop out for her)
3. Mike (he seems to be a fly on the wall, yet the Mrs. Robinson Alliance is a major play)
See the updated and complete rankings on Friday!
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Is Jen the most easily hate-able person in the history of the show? I mean she oozes with every quality that I would ever find disgusting in someone. She is so self centered that I honestly don't think she understands the target that she is drawing on her own back.
I thought the threats she threw at Joe and Amber before the Power Of Veto game were so out of line. Yes, it's a game and her strategy might be to simply intimidate her way to the finals. However, if she's ever watched a season of Big Brother she would understand that you can't win doing that. I hate her and I would kill to see Evil Dick win HoH next week just to nominate her.
I'm guessing that Joe is going home this week. It could still be Evil Dick since you know the petty (pretty) chicks don't really want the big ugly guy in the house. BUT, it seemed like there was a strong over-all consensus to nominate Joe. Joe is not going to go down without a fight.
Eric, who is easily the most foul-mouthed, vulgar player I have seen in a while (watch After Dark on Showtime) is starting grow on me. When I saw that he was America's player I was annoyed. He isn't good looking and so he can't manipulate the game using his looks. He doesn't come off as extremely smart. Yet, as the days go by I find myself more and more confident that he can stick around for a while. He is extremely funny, the house seems to like him, and he is a good sport with all of the challenges. I thought that I was going to pass out when he crawled in to bed with Joe. When he said, "sorry America, I had to get out of there or I might have been stuck there the rest of the season" I almost lost it.
After Thursdays eviction I will post my first power rankings...here is a sneak peak at the top 3 as it stands right now...
1. Kail (Her alliance is set and she has already won a competition)
2. Danielle (she's one two veto comps and saved herself. Plus her dad would drop out for her)
3. Mike (he seems to be a fly on the wall, yet the Mrs. Robinson Alliance is a major play)
See the updated and complete rankings on Friday!
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Monday, July 16, 2007
Isaiah Washington Joins A New Show That I Will Now Be Skipping
Washington has joined the cast of Bionic Woman on NBC. The peacock network just lost a fan in me. While I will keep up with the shows I am already watching on the station something will have to truly stand out to make me tune in to anything new, especially Bionic Woman.
The Report:
Well, that didn’t take long: Isaiah Washington has rebounded! NBC Universal Co-Chairman Ben Silverman announced today at his first press tour session that he has hired the actor who formerly played Dr. Preston Burke to join the cast of “Bionic Woman.” Washington has been signed up for five of the first six episodes, with the possibility of more.
“He’s a wonderful actor and a great performer, and he became available,” said Silverman, a comment that drew laughter in the standing-room-only ballroom.
“I started talking to him before he was available, to deal with the laughter. When he told me he was available, I was like, 'You are?' I didn’t quite understand what had gone on there. The bottom line is he’s a wonderful actor. The character is very strong and one in which he will do a great job.”
The Report:
Well, that didn’t take long: Isaiah Washington has rebounded! NBC Universal Co-Chairman Ben Silverman announced today at his first press tour session that he has hired the actor who formerly played Dr. Preston Burke to join the cast of “Bionic Woman.” Washington has been signed up for five of the first six episodes, with the possibility of more.
“He’s a wonderful actor and a great performer, and he became available,” said Silverman, a comment that drew laughter in the standing-room-only ballroom.
“I started talking to him before he was available, to deal with the laughter. When he told me he was available, I was like, 'You are?' I didn’t quite understand what had gone on there. The bottom line is he’s a wonderful actor. The character is very strong and one in which he will do a great job.”
Box Office Trends
I haven't seen the new Harry Potter flick, but it stands poised to compete for the top spot in movie grosses for 2007 at the box office.
I was shocked when I looked back at the 2006 numbers. I had totally forgotten that Night at the Museum was the number 2 movie of the year. It wrapped up with nearly 251 million bucks. The top 5 were:
Pirates 2 (423 Million)
Night at the Museum
Cars
X-Men 3
Superman
So far 2007 looks like this:
Spider-man 3 (334 million)
Shrek 3
Pirates 3
Transformers (222 and gaining)
300 (210, but it's already closed it's run)
Harry Potter is close behind at 8th on the year after an amazing first week.
Lots of good stuff still to come too.
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I was shocked when I looked back at the 2006 numbers. I had totally forgotten that Night at the Museum was the number 2 movie of the year. It wrapped up with nearly 251 million bucks. The top 5 were:
Pirates 2 (423 Million)
Night at the Museum
Cars
X-Men 3
Superman
So far 2007 looks like this:
Spider-man 3 (334 million)
Shrek 3
Pirates 3
Transformers (222 and gaining)
300 (210, but it's already closed it's run)
Harry Potter is close behind at 8th on the year after an amazing first week.
Lots of good stuff still to come too.
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
Finally Back!
Hey, I'm back from vacation and ready to get back to posting. Hope you all missed me. Here's something I stole from Brooke Smith's myspace page. I thought that it was kind of funny.
A modern day cowboy has spent many days crossing the Texas plains without water. His horse has already died of thirst. He's crawling through the sand, certain that he has breathed his last breath, when all of a sudden he sees an object sticking out of the sand several yards ahead of him. He crawls to the object, pulls it out of the sand, and discovers what looks to be an old briefcase. He opens it and out pops a genie.
But this is no ordinary genie. She is wearing a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ID badge and a dull gray dress. There's a calculator in her pocketbook. She has a pencil tucked behind one ear. "Well, cowboy," says the genie... "You know how I work....You have three wishes." "I'm not falling for this." said the cowboy... "I'm not going to trust a FEMA genie." "What do you have to lose? You've got no transportation, and it looks like you're a goner anyway!"
The cowboy thinks about this for a minute, and decides that the genie is right. "OK!, I wish I were in a lush oasis with plenty of food and drink."
***POOF***
The cowboy finds himself in the most beautiful oasis he has ever seen, and he is surrounded with jugs of wine and platters of delicacies.
"OK, cowpoke, what's your second wish."
"My second wish is that I was rich beyond my wildest dreams."
***POOF***
The cowboy finds himself surrounded by treasure chests filled with rare gold coins and precious gems.
"OK, cowpuncher, you have just one more wish. Better make it a good one!"
After thinking for a few minutes, the cowboy says... "I wish that no matter where I go, beautiful women will want and need me."
***POOF***
He was turned into a tampon. The moral of the story: If the government offers you anything, there's going to be a string attached.
OUT!
A modern day cowboy has spent many days crossing the Texas plains without water. His horse has already died of thirst. He's crawling through the sand, certain that he has breathed his last breath, when all of a sudden he sees an object sticking out of the sand several yards ahead of him. He crawls to the object, pulls it out of the sand, and discovers what looks to be an old briefcase. He opens it and out pops a genie.
But this is no ordinary genie. She is wearing a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ID badge and a dull gray dress. There's a calculator in her pocketbook. She has a pencil tucked behind one ear. "Well, cowboy," says the genie... "You know how I work....You have three wishes." "I'm not falling for this." said the cowboy... "I'm not going to trust a FEMA genie." "What do you have to lose? You've got no transportation, and it looks like you're a goner anyway!"
The cowboy thinks about this for a minute, and decides that the genie is right. "OK!, I wish I were in a lush oasis with plenty of food and drink."
***POOF***
The cowboy finds himself in the most beautiful oasis he has ever seen, and he is surrounded with jugs of wine and platters of delicacies.
"OK, cowpoke, what's your second wish."
"My second wish is that I was rich beyond my wildest dreams."
***POOF***
The cowboy finds himself surrounded by treasure chests filled with rare gold coins and precious gems.
"OK, cowpuncher, you have just one more wish. Better make it a good one!"
After thinking for a few minutes, the cowboy says... "I wish that no matter where I go, beautiful women will want and need me."
***POOF***
He was turned into a tampon. The moral of the story: If the government offers you anything, there's going to be a string attached.
OUT!
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