This week's episode was kinda lackluster.
I do like how they are starting to answer questions and link things up, rather than just taking the Lost approach (asking more questions, never resolving anything).
What...they aren't her real parents?!?!?! Who knew.
BTW - I kicked the flu sqware in the nits. I'm back to feeling ok and will probably go to work tomorrow. Girard 1 Flu 0.
Monday, October 30, 2006
bleh...
I woke up this morning feeling like crap. I drank a lot of gatorade on sunday, so I thought it was just from overhydrating. I went to work and got through some big meeting that we were having, but didn't last past lunch. I went home and puked. I felt fine afterwards, but I passed out and when I woke up, I puked again.
If this happens a 3rd time, I'm going to urgent care and no, I didn't get my flu shot because every year that I get a flu shot, I get the flu.
I feel like crap.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
I know where I'll be at midnight on the 10th
Right in front of my TV in my roomfor like 13 hours or so. And I am going to enjoy every minute of it. Even the podrace.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Save the cheerleader....save the world
I will say, that as a husband who has been married for 10+ years, I think Greg Grunberg's power is the one that I most would like to have.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
SWEET!!
do you know what that is? If you have been to Europe, then you might know. It's a Kinderegg. It's an egg shaped, hollow chocolate piece. In the middle, encased in a plastic ball, is a toy. Usually it's some elaborate toy that has like a million working parts that is cool when finally built or sometimes it's a mini statue (like a smurf). I got the mini statue kind, it was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde figurine.
I went to a place for lunch where I had a double bratwurst and some pommes frittes. This is probably the best place that I have been to since I left Germany. I may go back for some lebkuchen.
When you work for a game company...
..you might find something like this on the stall in the guy's bathroom. I'm glad Ackbar was there to save me.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Drumroll please!
So this is my top 10 movies. "MY" top 10 movies. Not the top 10 movies of all time or IMDB's top 10 movies. These are movies that I will watch over and over in the same sitting and never get tired of them. If you came up to me and asked me to watch one of these movies, I would almost 100% of the time say "YES"! A lot of these movies will have some things in common (as you might have seen already with my list).
10 Top Gun (1986, Tom Cruise) - "I feel the need....the need for speed!" This is probably the tops on my list to watch immediately after installing a surround sound system. This movie is chocked full of action and great quotable lines. The characters are developed and the casting is good. Kelly McGillis is hot.
9 Usual Suspects (1995, Kevin Spacey) - "In English, please?" This movie has a great story and a twist ending. I will not ruin it here for those that haven't seen it yet. I loved the entire cast of this movie and it was a real joy to watch. You have to watch this a minimum of 3 times, I highly suggest the first two times be back to back.
8 Blazing Saddles (1974, Mel Brooks) - "Excuse me while I whip this out." I have my dad to thank for getting me to watch this film. There were several times during this movie that I thought I was going to die from laughter. There are sooo many un-politically correct jokes in this movie, it's freaking hilarious.
7 Hudson Hawk (1991, Bruce Willis) - "Long ago, the Duke of Milan commissioned a little known artist to erect a Mammoth statue of a horse. The time was 1481. The artist was Leonardo da Vinci. The guy on the donkey's just a guy on a donkey." I get so much crap for having this movie in my top 10. I absolutely love this movie. They keep track of time by singing songs, how freaking cool is that. So many good lines. "bunny...ball ball."
6 Varsity Blues (1999, Ron Lester) - "You got to be the dumbest smart kid I know." Growing up in Montana, I can relate to most of this stuff from high school. This is a feel good story and moves me emotionally. The montages are excellent as well, very stereotypical.
5 Transformers: The Movie (1986, Peter Cullen) - "They're in our way!" "Wrong, they're our way in!!" I remember watching this movie as a kid and it was bad back then because it had curse words in it. I absolutely love this soundtrack and play it often on my iPod. Stan Bush is the man.
4 Rounders (1998, Matt Damon) - "It hurts doesn't it? Your hopes dashed, your dreams down the toilet. And your fate is sitting right besides you." There was a point in my life when I was watching this movie at least 4 times a week. Generally accepted as THE poker movie. Lots of drama and great lines. I think the acting was excellent and a great story.
3 Ocean's Eleven (2001, George Clooney) - "Off the top of my head, I'd say you're looking at a Boeski, a Jim Brown, a Miss Daisy, two Jethros and a Leon Spinks, not to mention the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever! " A great heist flick. Plenty of action and good lines. I think the casting was spot on and this movie made me think that the Bellagio could really be robbed.
2 My Blue Heaven (2001, Steve Martin) - "What is the difference between a pregnant woman and a lightbulb?" I'm surprised I don't have more Steve Martin movies on my top 100. I love this movie..a lot. It has a ton of quotable lines and the acting is great. The jokes are funny and the premise is solid. oh...you can unscrew a lightbulb.
......and the #1 movie on my top 100 list is....
1 The Fifth Element (1997, Bruce Willis) - "Give me the cash!" In my honest opinion, this is probably the best movie ever made. "Yeah, multipass, she knows it's a multipass. Leeloo Dallas. This is my wife." This movie has everything that I look for in a great movie, one-liners, action, comedy, good acting, funny actors, good visuals. "What was that honey? It was BAD! It had no fire, no energy, no nothing! So tomorrow from 5 to 7 will you PLEASE act like you have more than a two word vocabulary. It must be green." Did I mention that this movie is infinitely quotable?
Well there you have it, my top 100 movies. The list is pinned to the inside of my cubicle wall (right next to Ackbar warning me about the situation) and every now and then someone will stop by and ask what it is and I tell them and we have a conversation about the list. It's good clean fun, you should try making a list.
10 Top Gun (1986, Tom Cruise) - "I feel the need....the need for speed!" This is probably the tops on my list to watch immediately after installing a surround sound system. This movie is chocked full of action and great quotable lines. The characters are developed and the casting is good. Kelly McGillis is hot.
9 Usual Suspects (1995, Kevin Spacey) - "In English, please?" This movie has a great story and a twist ending. I will not ruin it here for those that haven't seen it yet. I loved the entire cast of this movie and it was a real joy to watch. You have to watch this a minimum of 3 times, I highly suggest the first two times be back to back.
8 Blazing Saddles (1974, Mel Brooks) - "Excuse me while I whip this out." I have my dad to thank for getting me to watch this film. There were several times during this movie that I thought I was going to die from laughter. There are sooo many un-politically correct jokes in this movie, it's freaking hilarious.
7 Hudson Hawk (1991, Bruce Willis) - "Long ago, the Duke of Milan commissioned a little known artist to erect a Mammoth statue of a horse. The time was 1481. The artist was Leonardo da Vinci. The guy on the donkey's just a guy on a donkey." I get so much crap for having this movie in my top 10. I absolutely love this movie. They keep track of time by singing songs, how freaking cool is that. So many good lines. "bunny...ball ball."
6 Varsity Blues (1999, Ron Lester) - "You got to be the dumbest smart kid I know." Growing up in Montana, I can relate to most of this stuff from high school. This is a feel good story and moves me emotionally. The montages are excellent as well, very stereotypical.
5 Transformers: The Movie (1986, Peter Cullen) - "They're in our way!" "Wrong, they're our way in!!" I remember watching this movie as a kid and it was bad back then because it had curse words in it. I absolutely love this soundtrack and play it often on my iPod. Stan Bush is the man.
4 Rounders (1998, Matt Damon) - "It hurts doesn't it? Your hopes dashed, your dreams down the toilet. And your fate is sitting right besides you." There was a point in my life when I was watching this movie at least 4 times a week. Generally accepted as THE poker movie. Lots of drama and great lines. I think the acting was excellent and a great story.
3 Ocean's Eleven (2001, George Clooney) - "Off the top of my head, I'd say you're looking at a Boeski, a Jim Brown, a Miss Daisy, two Jethros and a Leon Spinks, not to mention the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever! " A great heist flick. Plenty of action and good lines. I think the casting was spot on and this movie made me think that the Bellagio could really be robbed.
2 My Blue Heaven (2001, Steve Martin) - "What is the difference between a pregnant woman and a lightbulb?" I'm surprised I don't have more Steve Martin movies on my top 100. I love this movie..a lot. It has a ton of quotable lines and the acting is great. The jokes are funny and the premise is solid. oh...you can unscrew a lightbulb.
......and the #1 movie on my top 100 list is....
1 The Fifth Element (1997, Bruce Willis) - "Give me the cash!" In my honest opinion, this is probably the best movie ever made. "Yeah, multipass, she knows it's a multipass. Leeloo Dallas. This is my wife." This movie has everything that I look for in a great movie, one-liners, action, comedy, good acting, funny actors, good visuals. "What was that honey? It was BAD! It had no fire, no energy, no nothing! So tomorrow from 5 to 7 will you PLEASE act like you have more than a two word vocabulary. It must be green." Did I mention that this movie is infinitely quotable?
Well there you have it, my top 100 movies. The list is pinned to the inside of my cubicle wall (right next to Ackbar warning me about the situation) and every now and then someone will stop by and ask what it is and I tell them and we have a conversation about the list. It's good clean fun, you should try making a list.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Heroes - Week 4
Sooo...is Hiro from the alternate 1985 where Biff owns the casino? Or maybe he's from San Dimas, where Wyld Stallyns rulz!
The episode was good and probably one of the best so far. I'm really enjoying this show.
The episode was good and probably one of the best so far. I'm really enjoying this show.
Movies 11-20
20 Fight Club (1999, Brad Pitt) - This movie was actually pretty thougth provoking rather than just guys beating up other guys. I didn't figure it out until the big hints started happening.
19 Armageddon (1998, Liv Tyler) - This is a feel good movie with great action and a fabulous soundtrack. There are a fair number of 1-liners as well.
18 Bull Durham (1988, Kevin Costner) - Probably the best baseball movie...EVAR!
17 Starship Troopers (1997, Casper Van Dien) - This movie is chocked full of action, nekkid scenes, more action, cool one liners, even more action. It's a shame this movie doesn't get more respect than it does.
16 Office Space (1999, Ron Livingston) - I lived this for about 6-8 months this year. It made me appreciate the movie that much more.
15 Star Wars (1977, Harrison Ford) - It's probably a crime that this isn't higher. This movie played an incredible role in my choice of careers.
14 Full Metal Jacket (1987, R. Lee Ermey) - "How tall are you son?"
13 Fast and the Furious (2001, Paul Walker) - I like to drive and I like to drive fast. I remember back in the day (end of high school) where we would do stupid things like drag race and things of that sort. I wish I could have been a stunt driver for this movie.
12 12 Monkeys (1995, Bruce Willis) - Marnie doesn't let me watch this more frequently than every 2 months or so. It gets the voices in my head all riled up.
11 GI JOE the Movie (1985, Peter Cullen) - Lots of action, good quotable lines and a full length movie of my favorite cartoon as a kid.
19 Armageddon (1998, Liv Tyler) - This is a feel good movie with great action and a fabulous soundtrack. There are a fair number of 1-liners as well.
18 Bull Durham (1988, Kevin Costner) - Probably the best baseball movie...EVAR!
17 Starship Troopers (1997, Casper Van Dien) - This movie is chocked full of action, nekkid scenes, more action, cool one liners, even more action. It's a shame this movie doesn't get more respect than it does.
16 Office Space (1999, Ron Livingston) - I lived this for about 6-8 months this year. It made me appreciate the movie that much more.
15 Star Wars (1977, Harrison Ford) - It's probably a crime that this isn't higher. This movie played an incredible role in my choice of careers.
14 Full Metal Jacket (1987, R. Lee Ermey) - "How tall are you son?"
13 Fast and the Furious (2001, Paul Walker) - I like to drive and I like to drive fast. I remember back in the day (end of high school) where we would do stupid things like drag race and things of that sort. I wish I could have been a stunt driver for this movie.
12 12 Monkeys (1995, Bruce Willis) - Marnie doesn't let me watch this more frequently than every 2 months or so. It gets the voices in my head all riled up.
11 GI JOE the Movie (1985, Peter Cullen) - Lots of action, good quotable lines and a full length movie of my favorite cartoon as a kid.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Mets 1 - Cardinals 0
Hey Chuck...or are you a Rockies man now?
Regardless (or irregardless) the Mets are up 1-nil on the redbirds.
Vegas baby, Vegas
You will have to wait until next week to see the top 20 movie list. I know, you are heartbroken. This weekend I will be in Sin City walking my little sister down the aisle. I bought a pretty pimp sport coat.
Movies 21-30
30 Aliens (1986, Sigourney Weaver) - I liked this one best out of the series of movies. There was a lot more badasses and hardware in this one. It also didn't drag out...constantly like the first one did.
29 Bad Boys (1995, Will Smith) - Lots of action, great 1-liners and an absolutely awesome soundtrack. I also think that these guys are good actors, but that's just me.
28 Shawshank Redemption (1994, Tim Robbins) - "These walls are kind of funny. First you hate 'em, then you get used to 'em. Enough time passes, gets so you depend on them. That's institutionalized. They send you here for life, that's exactly what they take. The part that counts, anyways."
27 Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987, Eddie Murphy) - I think this one is just that much better than the first. Better jokes, more action, funnier lines. I really enjoyed the first one and this one is above that. I also liked how they made references to the first one.
26 Back to School (1986, Rodney Dangerfield) - I'm a Dangerfield fan, but strangely Caddyshack didn't make it. I think this movie is hilarious and it has Journey music and that's nothing but a bonus for me.
25 Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000, Nicholas Cage) - This movie made me think that boosting cars was really that easy. There were numerous cool car chase scenes and a vast array of quality cars.
24 History of the World Part 1 (1998, Mel Brooks) - My biggest knock here is that they never made History of the World Part 2.
23 Demolition Man (1993, Sly Stallone) - My favorite genre is post apocolyptic. This movie has that, lots of action, good one liners, and Dennis Leary. I mean c'mon, who doesn't know how to use the three shells. What seems to be your boggle?
22 Strictly Ballroom (1992, Paul Mercurio) - I don't know if this movie counts as a musical, but it's here anyway. This movie had an amazing soundtrack and after each time I want it, I want to do nothing but dance.
21 The Rock (1996, Sean Connery) - "Your "best"! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f*ck the prom queen."
29 Bad Boys (1995, Will Smith) - Lots of action, great 1-liners and an absolutely awesome soundtrack. I also think that these guys are good actors, but that's just me.
28 Shawshank Redemption (1994, Tim Robbins) - "These walls are kind of funny. First you hate 'em, then you get used to 'em. Enough time passes, gets so you depend on them. That's institutionalized. They send you here for life, that's exactly what they take. The part that counts, anyways."
27 Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987, Eddie Murphy) - I think this one is just that much better than the first. Better jokes, more action, funnier lines. I really enjoyed the first one and this one is above that. I also liked how they made references to the first one.
26 Back to School (1986, Rodney Dangerfield) - I'm a Dangerfield fan, but strangely Caddyshack didn't make it. I think this movie is hilarious and it has Journey music and that's nothing but a bonus for me.
25 Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000, Nicholas Cage) - This movie made me think that boosting cars was really that easy. There were numerous cool car chase scenes and a vast array of quality cars.
24 History of the World Part 1 (1998, Mel Brooks) - My biggest knock here is that they never made History of the World Part 2.
23 Demolition Man (1993, Sly Stallone) - My favorite genre is post apocolyptic. This movie has that, lots of action, good one liners, and Dennis Leary. I mean c'mon, who doesn't know how to use the three shells. What seems to be your boggle?
22 Strictly Ballroom (1992, Paul Mercurio) - I don't know if this movie counts as a musical, but it's here anyway. This movie had an amazing soundtrack and after each time I want it, I want to do nothing but dance.
21 The Rock (1996, Sean Connery) - "Your "best"! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f*ck the prom queen."
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Movies 31-40
40 The Breakfast Club (1985, Anthony Michael Hall) - A fair representation of the "clique-ness" of high school life. Plus, who doesn't like the Brat Pack.
39 Dukes of Hazzard (2005, Jessica Simpson) - Now, I'm going to let you in on a little secret, I watched the Dukes of Hazzard as a kid...A LOT. I absolutely loved the show. A couple years ago, Catherine Bach was at ComiCon and I thought he was still hot...older, but still hot. I laughed at this movie and I thought they did a pretty damn good casting job.
38 Jurassic Park (1993, Sam Neill) - Dinosaurs, a lot of them and they are life like. I don't think I need to say much more about this.
37 The Big Lebowski (1998, Jeff Bridges) - I solely blame Joe Alread for this.
36 Predator (1987, Ahnold) - Another Arnold action flick. There was a lot of cool hardware in this film and a lot of badasses. I mean Carl Weathers was supposed to be the pencil pushing desk jockey and he was still a badass. The Predator was a cool villain as well. Also, the one liners were abundant.
35 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, Jack Nicholson) - "If Mr. McMurphy doesn't want to take his medication orally, I'm sure we can arrange that he can have it some other way. But I don't think that he would like it."
34 Die Hard 2 (1990, Bruce Willis) - Did I mention that I absolutely love this series? There are so many quotable lines from this movie. Plenty of action and cool explosions.
33 Empire Strikes Back (1980, Frank Oz) - Holy Crap, Vader is his father?!?!?!?!?!
32 Ferris Buehler's Day Off (1986, Matthew Broderick) - "Incredible! One of the worst performances of my career and they never doubted it for a second."
31 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981, Harrison Ford) - Another series of movies that I thoroughly enjoy. This is another movie that is pretty quotable. Harrison Ford is a good actor.
39 Dukes of Hazzard (2005, Jessica Simpson) - Now, I'm going to let you in on a little secret, I watched the Dukes of Hazzard as a kid...A LOT. I absolutely loved the show. A couple years ago, Catherine Bach was at ComiCon and I thought he was still hot...older, but still hot. I laughed at this movie and I thought they did a pretty damn good casting job.
38 Jurassic Park (1993, Sam Neill) - Dinosaurs, a lot of them and they are life like. I don't think I need to say much more about this.
37 The Big Lebowski (1998, Jeff Bridges) - I solely blame Joe Alread for this.
36 Predator (1987, Ahnold) - Another Arnold action flick. There was a lot of cool hardware in this film and a lot of badasses. I mean Carl Weathers was supposed to be the pencil pushing desk jockey and he was still a badass. The Predator was a cool villain as well. Also, the one liners were abundant.
35 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, Jack Nicholson) - "If Mr. McMurphy doesn't want to take his medication orally, I'm sure we can arrange that he can have it some other way. But I don't think that he would like it."
34 Die Hard 2 (1990, Bruce Willis) - Did I mention that I absolutely love this series? There are so many quotable lines from this movie. Plenty of action and cool explosions.
33 Empire Strikes Back (1980, Frank Oz) - Holy Crap, Vader is his father?!?!?!?!?!
32 Ferris Buehler's Day Off (1986, Matthew Broderick) - "Incredible! One of the worst performances of my career and they never doubted it for a second."
31 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981, Harrison Ford) - Another series of movies that I thoroughly enjoy. This is another movie that is pretty quotable. Harrison Ford is a good actor.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Movies 41-50
50 Matrix (1999, Keanu Reeves) - One of the benchmarks in special effects and I thoroughly enjoyed the story line. There were plenty of great lines from this movie.
49 Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982, Burt Reynolds) - I remember watching this as a kid and then when I found out that Marnie liked Dolly Parton it was one of the things we had in common when we first met. This is another musical on my movie list, I don't know what that means. I enjoy singing along to these songs, especially when Marnie and I do our rendition of Sneaking Around.
48 Conan the Destroyer (1984, Ahnold) - I liked this one better than the Barbarian. I thought there was more action and I was vested in the characters more. When I was younger, I was scared of the horned demon.
47 Major League (1989, Charlie Sheen) - A fun and fanciful baseball movie. The only thing that would have made this movie better was if it was about the Mets.
46 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989, Harrison Ford) - "It tells me that goose-stepping morons like yourself should try reading books instead of burning them."
45 The Karate Kid (1984, Ralph Macchio) - C'mon, who didn't want to be Daniel LaRusso.
44 Spaceballs (1987, Mel Brooks) - I heard they made a spoof based on Spaceballs and they got Harrison Ford to comprise Bill Pulman's role.
43 Ghostbusters (1984, Bill Murray) - The first movie I can remember where I made sure I had the wide screen version.
42 Weekend at Bernies (1989, Andrew McCarthy) - This could probably be lower, but I find this movie hilarious, especially with the way they try to prop him up and make him look alive.
41 Rambo - First Blood Part II (1985, Sly Stallone) - A great action flick. Stuff blows up. He beats have the Vietcon with a compound bow and a hunting knife. John J Rambo is a badass.
49 Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982, Burt Reynolds) - I remember watching this as a kid and then when I found out that Marnie liked Dolly Parton it was one of the things we had in common when we first met. This is another musical on my movie list, I don't know what that means. I enjoy singing along to these songs, especially when Marnie and I do our rendition of Sneaking Around.
48 Conan the Destroyer (1984, Ahnold) - I liked this one better than the Barbarian. I thought there was more action and I was vested in the characters more. When I was younger, I was scared of the horned demon.
47 Major League (1989, Charlie Sheen) - A fun and fanciful baseball movie. The only thing that would have made this movie better was if it was about the Mets.
46 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989, Harrison Ford) - "It tells me that goose-stepping morons like yourself should try reading books instead of burning them."
45 The Karate Kid (1984, Ralph Macchio) - C'mon, who didn't want to be Daniel LaRusso.
44 Spaceballs (1987, Mel Brooks) - I heard they made a spoof based on Spaceballs and they got Harrison Ford to comprise Bill Pulman's role.
43 Ghostbusters (1984, Bill Murray) - The first movie I can remember where I made sure I had the wide screen version.
42 Weekend at Bernies (1989, Andrew McCarthy) - This could probably be lower, but I find this movie hilarious, especially with the way they try to prop him up and make him look alive.
41 Rambo - First Blood Part II (1985, Sly Stallone) - A great action flick. Stuff blows up. He beats have the Vietcon with a compound bow and a hunting knife. John J Rambo is a badass.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Heroes - Week 3
I'm still pretty hooked. I loved the episode. The only thing wearing on me is the artist on crack thing. What I'm not getting tired of spotting is the emblem.
My Theories -
- I think that Sylar's powers come from the people he kills. His power is to absorb their powers.
- I think that Sylar and the black guy in the bar are one in the same.
- The girl with the son of the scientist is in cahoots with Sylar.
I think I'm hooked for the long haul. I will tell you that I will be disappointed if these people are actually the bad guys and Sylar is the good guy trying to keep them away from NY because they are responsible for the nuclear attack. But that is very glass is half empty of me...which seems to be an overriding theme for me lately.
My Theories -
- I think that Sylar's powers come from the people he kills. His power is to absorb their powers.
- I think that Sylar and the black guy in the bar are one in the same.
- The girl with the son of the scientist is in cahoots with Sylar.
I think I'm hooked for the long haul. I will tell you that I will be disappointed if these people are actually the bad guys and Sylar is the good guy trying to keep them away from NY because they are responsible for the nuclear attack. But that is very glass is half empty of me...which seems to be an overriding theme for me lately.
Love/Hate - 10/9/06
Maybe these posts will be come common place, that's why I put the date on it.
HATE -
I hate the perforated open mechanism on the shells and cheese box. They tell you to push thumb in there and it'll make the box easier to open. In my experience, I have only found that "added feature" only to cause me more thumb pain than to actually get the box open any easier.
LOVE -
When you talk to someone about something random, and then at the end of the message they comment how they like a recent (group of) posts on your blog. Sometimes I worry that no one reads my blog anymore, especially considering there is some animosity from a couple of my former co-workers from the Company. I consider them friends, but evidently they don't share the same thoughts.
HATE -
I hate the perforated open mechanism on the shells and cheese box. They tell you to push thumb in there and it'll make the box easier to open. In my experience, I have only found that "added feature" only to cause me more thumb pain than to actually get the box open any easier.
LOVE -
When you talk to someone about something random, and then at the end of the message they comment how they like a recent (group of) posts on your blog. Sometimes I worry that no one reads my blog anymore, especially considering there is some animosity from a couple of my former co-workers from the Company. I consider them friends, but evidently they don't share the same thoughts.
Movies 51-60
60 Big (1988, Tom Hanks) - Yea, that's pretty much my everyday job. Seriously though, this was a great story and good acting and the movie came together pretty well.
59 A Night at the Roxbury (1998, Chris Katan) - This movie used to be in my top 10, but since I have seen some pretty good movies so this has slipped a bunch. It's still on my top 100, I just don't think it warrants being put higher. And who do you think it was....Emilio Estevez, the Mighty Duck Man.
58 Total Recall (1990, Ahnold) - This movie was a bit confusing, but it was a great SciFi flick. Get yo ass too Maws.
57 Color of Money (1986, Paul Newman) - Everything I ever needed to know about hustling, I learned from this movie and White Men Can't Jump. I'm a better man because of it too.
56 Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004, John Cho) - I thought this movie was going to be stupid. It was stupid...and AMAZING at the same time. I mean c'mon, it's got Doogie Howser in it, how it could it not be amazing.
55 Blade (1998, Wesley Snipes) - I thought this movie was amazing before I learned it was a comic book. Lots of cool gadgets, gross scenes and cool flex scenes. I am a fan of the whole series.
54 Big Trouble in Little China (1986, Kurt Russell) - "Like I told my last wife, I said, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see, and besides... it's all in the reflexes.""
53 Goonies (1985, Sean Astin) - I would tell you why I like this movie, but first you have to do the Truffle Shuffle.
52 Commando (1985, Ahnold) - Another blow 'em up type movie that I enjoy. Did you see the arsenal that he's carrying on his back when he hits the island? Totally could happen in real life too.
51 Robocop (1987, Peter Weller) - "Dead or alive, you're coming with me! "
59 A Night at the Roxbury (1998, Chris Katan) - This movie used to be in my top 10, but since I have seen some pretty good movies so this has slipped a bunch. It's still on my top 100, I just don't think it warrants being put higher. And who do you think it was....Emilio Estevez, the Mighty Duck Man.
58 Total Recall (1990, Ahnold) - This movie was a bit confusing, but it was a great SciFi flick. Get yo ass too Maws.
57 Color of Money (1986, Paul Newman) - Everything I ever needed to know about hustling, I learned from this movie and White Men Can't Jump. I'm a better man because of it too.
56 Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004, John Cho) - I thought this movie was going to be stupid. It was stupid...and AMAZING at the same time. I mean c'mon, it's got Doogie Howser in it, how it could it not be amazing.
55 Blade (1998, Wesley Snipes) - I thought this movie was amazing before I learned it was a comic book. Lots of cool gadgets, gross scenes and cool flex scenes. I am a fan of the whole series.
54 Big Trouble in Little China (1986, Kurt Russell) - "Like I told my last wife, I said, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see, and besides... it's all in the reflexes.""
53 Goonies (1985, Sean Astin) - I would tell you why I like this movie, but first you have to do the Truffle Shuffle.
52 Commando (1985, Ahnold) - Another blow 'em up type movie that I enjoy. Did you see the arsenal that he's carrying on his back when he hits the island? Totally could happen in real life too.
51 Robocop (1987, Peter Weller) - "Dead or alive, you're coming with me! "
Friday, October 06, 2006
Movies 61-70
70 Urban Cowboy (1980, John Travolta) - This is a Marnie and I movie. We both enjoy this movie and I love watching it with her.
69 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989, Keanu Reeves) - "69 dudes!"
68 Rocky (1976, Sylvester Stallone) - The only Rocky movie to make my list. I liked this one over the other ones the most. "Adrian!"
67 Beverly Hills Cop (1984, Eddie Murphy) - I really like this whole trilogy. Eddie Murphy is a funny mofo and there was a whole lot of good acting in this flick.
66 Back to the Future II (1989, Michael J. Fox) - This is the only BTF on my list. I liked this one better than the other 2 because I like futuristicy type movies. Plus, how could you not understand the alternate 1985.
65 Men in Black (1997, Will Smith) - Good clean fun. Cool gadgets, good one-liners, good soundtrack. This movie is just fun.
64 Se7en (1995, Brad Pitt) - "Tell me what's in the box!!!"
63 Mallrats (1995, Kevin Smith) - "What, like in the back seat of a Volkswagon?"
62 Fellowship of the Ring (2001, elijah wood) - The only lord of the rings movie on my list. I enjoyed this one more than the other 2. I guess I'm just not as big of a Tolken fan as some.
61 Independence Day (1996, Bill Pullman) - This movie should probably be higher. I think this is one of two movies that I have cried at. The speech is just that moving. The rest of the movie is well done as well. Plenty of one-liners, storylines that suck you in, futuristicy cool stuff. It has it all.
69 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989, Keanu Reeves) - "69 dudes!"
68 Rocky (1976, Sylvester Stallone) - The only Rocky movie to make my list. I liked this one over the other ones the most. "Adrian!"
67 Beverly Hills Cop (1984, Eddie Murphy) - I really like this whole trilogy. Eddie Murphy is a funny mofo and there was a whole lot of good acting in this flick.
66 Back to the Future II (1989, Michael J. Fox) - This is the only BTF on my list. I liked this one better than the other 2 because I like futuristicy type movies. Plus, how could you not understand the alternate 1985.
65 Men in Black (1997, Will Smith) - Good clean fun. Cool gadgets, good one-liners, good soundtrack. This movie is just fun.
64 Se7en (1995, Brad Pitt) - "Tell me what's in the box!!!"
63 Mallrats (1995, Kevin Smith) - "What, like in the back seat of a Volkswagon?"
62 Fellowship of the Ring (2001, elijah wood) - The only lord of the rings movie on my list. I enjoyed this one more than the other 2. I guess I'm just not as big of a Tolken fan as some.
61 Independence Day (1996, Bill Pullman) - This movie should probably be higher. I think this is one of two movies that I have cried at. The speech is just that moving. The rest of the movie is well done as well. Plenty of one-liners, storylines that suck you in, futuristicy cool stuff. It has it all.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
My Movies - 80-71
80 Super Mario Bros. (1993, Bob Hoskins) - There were a lot of funny/great things about this movie that I enjoyed. The top one for me was the casting, I think they did an excellent job. Plus, this was a better video game <---> movie attempt than Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat.
79 Moulin Rouge (2001, Ewan McGregor) - Another musical. This had a lot of good tunes and the acting was good IMO.
78 Star Trek: Generations (1992, William Shatner) - The two best Starfleet captains in one movie? How could this not be your favorite Trek movie of all time? Denny Crane!
77 American Pie (1999, Jason Biggs) - A fun flick that "went there". The pie screwing scene is still a classic.
76 Coming to America (1988, Eddie Murphy) - Where else would you look for a bride for a prince than in Queens. This movie was very funny.
75 Die Hard (1988, Bruce Willis) - I could argue that this is the best action flick ever. Not the one I enjoyed the most, but pretty much the best ever. Catchy one liners, many explosions, it has it all.
74 Clerks (1994, Kevin Smith) - ....in a row?
73 Return of the Jedi (1983, Ewoks) - The 3rd movie in the classic trilogy and the lowest ranked. There has already been a lot said about Star Wars.
72 WarGames (1983, Ally Sheedy) - A better "computer" movie than Hackers in my opinion. Would you like to play a game?
71 Mission Impossible (1996, Tom Cruise) - I don't share the same hatred for Tom Cruise as others do, I think he gave a good acting performance. It was a good action/mystery movie and I like the property.
79 Moulin Rouge (2001, Ewan McGregor) - Another musical. This had a lot of good tunes and the acting was good IMO.
78 Star Trek: Generations (1992, William Shatner) - The two best Starfleet captains in one movie? How could this not be your favorite Trek movie of all time? Denny Crane!
77 American Pie (1999, Jason Biggs) - A fun flick that "went there". The pie screwing scene is still a classic.
76 Coming to America (1988, Eddie Murphy) - Where else would you look for a bride for a prince than in Queens. This movie was very funny.
75 Die Hard (1988, Bruce Willis) - I could argue that this is the best action flick ever. Not the one I enjoyed the most, but pretty much the best ever. Catchy one liners, many explosions, it has it all.
74 Clerks (1994, Kevin Smith) - ....in a row?
73 Return of the Jedi (1983, Ewoks) - The 3rd movie in the classic trilogy and the lowest ranked. There has already been a lot said about Star Wars.
72 WarGames (1983, Ally Sheedy) - A better "computer" movie than Hackers in my opinion. Would you like to play a game?
71 Mission Impossible (1996, Tom Cruise) - I don't share the same hatred for Tom Cruise as others do, I think he gave a good acting performance. It was a good action/mystery movie and I like the property.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
My Movies - 90-81
90 Grease (1978, Stockard Channing) - This is probably the 2nd oldest movie on my list. Marnie loves this movie and I have grown to love it as well. I like the songs/dancing/general badassness of the movie.
89 Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, Tim Curry) - Ok, I lied, I have a few 70s movies. Again, another "musical". I like this movie for several reasons, none include me liking to where women's clothing. I was able to see this on the big screen and I did have my bag of goodies.
88 Con Air (1997, Nicholas Cage) - An action flick that I enjoy. Has a lot of big names in it and I feel that each actor plays their character well...right down to O'brien.
87 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005, Mos Def) - I would write here why I liked the movie, but you probably wouldn't care anyway.
86 Mr. Baseball (1992, Tom Selleck) - This is probably the single biggest reason why I call people "chief".
85 Cruel Intentions (1999, Sarah Michelle Gellar) - This movie is twisted in a naughty, voyeur way. Also, my first viewing of a big screen girl/girl kiss. That's hot!
84 Dogma (1999, Kevin Smith) - I'm not even religious and I enjoyed this movie. Renewed my fondness for Candygirl by New Edition. I try to request that everytime I go to a strip club.
83 Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974, Gunnar Hansen) - I have a problem with scary movies. I have since started to break that fear, this was the first big step I took in my adult life. I would like to thank Evan and Kyle for that.
82 Beetlejuice (1988, Michael Keaton) - "Don't mind her. She's still upset because somebody dropped a house on her sister."
81 Rush Hour (1998, Chris Tucker) - Probably Chris Tucker's breakout movie (I don't count Friday). Lots and lots of great one-liners. "Do you understand the words that are commin' out of my mouth?"
89 Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, Tim Curry) - Ok, I lied, I have a few 70s movies. Again, another "musical". I like this movie for several reasons, none include me liking to where women's clothing. I was able to see this on the big screen and I did have my bag of goodies.
88 Con Air (1997, Nicholas Cage) - An action flick that I enjoy. Has a lot of big names in it and I feel that each actor plays their character well...right down to O'brien.
87 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005, Mos Def) - I would write here why I liked the movie, but you probably wouldn't care anyway.
86 Mr. Baseball (1992, Tom Selleck) - This is probably the single biggest reason why I call people "chief".
85 Cruel Intentions (1999, Sarah Michelle Gellar) - This movie is twisted in a naughty, voyeur way. Also, my first viewing of a big screen girl/girl kiss. That's hot!
84 Dogma (1999, Kevin Smith) - I'm not even religious and I enjoyed this movie. Renewed my fondness for Candygirl by New Edition. I try to request that everytime I go to a strip club.
83 Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974, Gunnar Hansen) - I have a problem with scary movies. I have since started to break that fear, this was the first big step I took in my adult life. I would like to thank Evan and Kyle for that.
82 Beetlejuice (1988, Michael Keaton) - "Don't mind her. She's still upset because somebody dropped a house on her sister."
81 Rush Hour (1998, Chris Tucker) - Probably Chris Tucker's breakout movie (I don't count Friday). Lots and lots of great one-liners. "Do you understand the words that are commin' out of my mouth?"
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
And...we're off
100 The Mummy (1999, Brendan Frasier) - This movie has some good late 90s special effects that I dig. I also think that Brendan Frasier isn't as terrible an actor as some people think.
99 Roll Bounce (2005, Bow Wow) - I know what you are thinking, but if you know me, you know that I like up tempo/dance music. This movie is chocked full of it and it has a story that makes you feel. I really wanted to strap on a pair of rollerskates after this movie. Not blades....skates.
98 A View to a Kill (1985, Roger Moore) - This has fallen a couple spots on my top 100. This is the first Bond film that I saw and I have enjoyed it ever since. I think Christopher Walken is a pimp.
97 The Running Man (1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger) - I have quite a few Arnold movies on my top 100 list. I also love post-apocolyptic stories. This fits into both categories. Some say this is too close to Total Recall. I think they are pretty different, I mean c'mon, one of them takes place on Mars!
96 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The Movie (1990, the Turtles) - I was a big fan of the Turtles back in the day. I remember, back when I was younger, they closed down the BX to stock for the christmas rush. I was with my mom and we were shopping for christmas, but so were a bunch of other people. When the doors opened, I rushed and got 2 big stuffed Turtles (which were a hot item that year). The other ladies that were looking for them weren't very happy that I snagged 2.
95 Romeo + Juliet (1996, Leonardo DiCaprio) - This came out the year that I graduated from high school. I am a fan of the style that this movie was done in.
94 Alien³ (1992, Sigourney Weaver) - Most people didn't like this one. I think Charles Dutton did a good job and despite it being a narrow place to shoot a movie (prison planet) I thought they did a good job.
93 S.W.A.T. (2003, Collin Farrell) - I like Collin and Samuel L. Jackson. Both were good actors in this movie and I was a fan of the action.
92 Wild Wild West (1999, Will Smith) - Cool gadgets + Will Smith + Kenneth Branagh + half naked Salma Hayek = a fun little movie that I enjoy watching.
91 Forrest Gump (1994, Tom Hanks) - I liked the traveling through history and the story being told was interesting to me. I think Tom Hanks did a good job and the explanation of some of the cool little things (like the smiley face t-shirt) are neat.
This is the first installment, hope you had fun.
99 Roll Bounce (2005, Bow Wow) - I know what you are thinking, but if you know me, you know that I like up tempo/dance music. This movie is chocked full of it and it has a story that makes you feel. I really wanted to strap on a pair of rollerskates after this movie. Not blades....skates.
98 A View to a Kill (1985, Roger Moore) - This has fallen a couple spots on my top 100. This is the first Bond film that I saw and I have enjoyed it ever since. I think Christopher Walken is a pimp.
97 The Running Man (1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger) - I have quite a few Arnold movies on my top 100 list. I also love post-apocolyptic stories. This fits into both categories. Some say this is too close to Total Recall. I think they are pretty different, I mean c'mon, one of them takes place on Mars!
96 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The Movie (1990, the Turtles) - I was a big fan of the Turtles back in the day. I remember, back when I was younger, they closed down the BX to stock for the christmas rush. I was with my mom and we were shopping for christmas, but so were a bunch of other people. When the doors opened, I rushed and got 2 big stuffed Turtles (which were a hot item that year). The other ladies that were looking for them weren't very happy that I snagged 2.
95 Romeo + Juliet (1996, Leonardo DiCaprio) - This came out the year that I graduated from high school. I am a fan of the style that this movie was done in.
94 Alien³ (1992, Sigourney Weaver) - Most people didn't like this one. I think Charles Dutton did a good job and despite it being a narrow place to shoot a movie (prison planet) I thought they did a good job.
93 S.W.A.T. (2003, Collin Farrell) - I like Collin and Samuel L. Jackson. Both were good actors in this movie and I was a fan of the action.
92 Wild Wild West (1999, Will Smith) - Cool gadgets + Will Smith + Kenneth Branagh + half naked Salma Hayek = a fun little movie that I enjoy watching.
91 Forrest Gump (1994, Tom Hanks) - I liked the traveling through history and the story being told was interesting to me. I think Tom Hanks did a good job and the explanation of some of the cool little things (like the smiley face t-shirt) are neat.
This is the first installment, hope you had fun.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Heroes
Ok...I gave into the peer pressure and watched this week's episode.
The show is pretty amazing. I didn't see last week's episode, but I have the same feelings the first time I saw my first episode of Alias and 24.
That is my official review and more detailed (read: spoiler) comments in comments.
The show is pretty amazing. I didn't see last week's episode, but I have the same feelings the first time I saw my first episode of Alias and 24.
That is my official review and more detailed (read: spoiler) comments in comments.
Updated Movie List
First and foremost, a thanks goes out to Treevor for getting me energized to update my list. His has looked pretty nice thus far.
Today we are going to start with the ones that didn't quite make the top 100 list (either not making it straight up or were on it and got knocked off).
- Back to the Future - This movie was pretty high on my list and it has fallen off. I haven't seen it for awhile and I guess I just lost my love for it.
- Star Trek: First Contact - This was my favorite Star Trek Movie until I started watching all of them for my previous job. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy this movie, but not enough to beat out 100 other movies that I like. There is still a single Star Trek movie on my list.
- The Wizard of Oz - This is an older movie and sometimes I have issues watching older movies. Maybe they seem to drag to me or maybe they aren't as "up to date" for me. This one previously held a spot because I was in a theatrical portrayal of this movie...I played the Tin Man. Some people may find humor in that.
- Walking Tall/The Rundown - I have watched these movies a couple times recently and have enjoyed them. The probably should be on my top 100 list, but I couldn't justify them beating anything else out. The Rock isn't a terrible actor and the action sequences are pretty cool (especially the club scene in the Rundown).
- Swingers - A cult classic that almost made it. This one didn't fair as well as the Big Lebowski did, which has since moved up on my list.
- Episode I/II/III - I liked these movies. I looked past what other people thought were flaws and enjoyed the movies for what I thought they were. An updated/modernized versions of classics that had to appeal to a younger crowd to get them interested in the property. That being said, they still didn't crack the top 100 unfortunately, Episode I was close.
Tomorrow - we start with the updated list.
Today we are going to start with the ones that didn't quite make the top 100 list (either not making it straight up or were on it and got knocked off).
- Back to the Future - This movie was pretty high on my list and it has fallen off. I haven't seen it for awhile and I guess I just lost my love for it.
- Star Trek: First Contact - This was my favorite Star Trek Movie until I started watching all of them for my previous job. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy this movie, but not enough to beat out 100 other movies that I like. There is still a single Star Trek movie on my list.
- The Wizard of Oz - This is an older movie and sometimes I have issues watching older movies. Maybe they seem to drag to me or maybe they aren't as "up to date" for me. This one previously held a spot because I was in a theatrical portrayal of this movie...I played the Tin Man. Some people may find humor in that.
- Walking Tall/The Rundown - I have watched these movies a couple times recently and have enjoyed them. The probably should be on my top 100 list, but I couldn't justify them beating anything else out. The Rock isn't a terrible actor and the action sequences are pretty cool (especially the club scene in the Rundown).
- Swingers - A cult classic that almost made it. This one didn't fair as well as the Big Lebowski did, which has since moved up on my list.
- Episode I/II/III - I liked these movies. I looked past what other people thought were flaws and enjoyed the movies for what I thought they were. An updated/modernized versions of classics that had to appeal to a younger crowd to get them interested in the property. That being said, they still didn't crack the top 100 unfortunately, Episode I was close.
Tomorrow - we start with the updated list.
WSOP
- it is like watching a 9000 person tournament with 200 pros, 200 good players, and 8600 Chickey's
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I can't take credit for it, it was from a friend of mine. But it was still funny nonetheless.
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I can't take credit for it, it was from a friend of mine. But it was still funny nonetheless.
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