I've been watching a lot of movies this week as a way to pass the time with my wife out of town, here's what I've watched.....
1. Taxi Driver
I hadn't watched this movie in forever, it's on Blu-Ray now and I picked it up the other day and I'm glad I did. If you haven't seen this movie you're missing out on a classic, one of AFI's top 100 films of all time. I'm somewhat of a De Niro whore so I'm a bit biased but this film is tremendous.
2. The Green Hornet (2011)
This one was on the Starz channel and I decided to give it a shot. That was a mistake. I lasted about 20 minutes in before I realized all the negative reviews it received earlier this year were well deserved. I like Seth Rogen and all of his other films but this one is atrocious.
3. Bad Teacher
I enjoyed this movie. Cameron Diaz's character is pretty much the exact opposite of her character from There's Something About Mary in that she plays an incredible bitch who does not like people. Diaz plays a school teacher who is pretty much worse than any teacher you had growing up multiplied by 100. Her main goal in life is find a man who is rich (or has the potential to get rich) and marry him so she won't have to work ever again. Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal are also entertaining in their roles. If you like raunchy-type comedies this one's for you.
4. The Dark Knight
I recently purchased the new Batman video game Batman: Arkham City which is a fantastic game so far but while I was playing I had the urge to watch The Dark Knight for the 217th time (a rough estimate) so I did just that. It's probably the best movie on Blu-Ray that I've seen and it never gets old. No need to go into details as I'm sure most everyone reading this has seen it or at least knows a bit about it.
5. Mad Men season 2
I'm on season 2 right now and it's one of the best shows on TV. At some point I'll catch up although it may not be for awhile.
6. Boiler Room
One of my favorite movies ever, a good example of a movie that did terrible at the box office but has somewhat of a cult following since being released on DVD. Great story, a very good cast (even with Vin Diesel) and also a really good soundtrack as well. All around awesome.
I'm sure I'll be watching more movies in the next few days (like Horrible Bosses) so this may turn out to be a part 1 of 2.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Check this out
Just in case you weren't aware of this site.....
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
Talk about a time sink.....you'll be laughing for hours
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
Talk about a time sink.....you'll be laughing for hours
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Random Rants
These rants are completely random and not in any order.....
I dislike you New Facebook. I'm sure I'll get used to you eventually but right now we aren't cool.
If you are a patient of ours and you get between 7-15 different prescriptions every month (or every 3 months as the case may be) please don't stand at the counter, open your (large) bag of rx's and analyze each and every bottle like it's the Declaration of Independence. This upsets us, and more then likely if there's a mistake it's because you are anal and/or don't know how to order prescriptions properly.
Anytime Mother Nature wants to pick a lane I'll certainly give her the right away.
Watching the Bears play this past Monday night was the equivalent of having someone stand in front of you and constantly jam a screwdriver into your eye. And having heartburn at the same time. Seriously.
My lovely wife has to go back to TN this coming Monday; this time for 2 weeks. This is total hot garbage but on the plus side for her, she'll be able to get to a Waffle House this time which makes me insanely jealous.
I really hate having to go to our local grocery store. At any time of day there are only 1-3 cashiers open at a time, and it's usually only 1 or 2. This causes problems considering it's a fairly busy store and at times the checkout lines resemble going to a Costco on a Sunday. Oh and also, one of those cashiers talks to herself. So that's always nice.
Theo Epstein becoming the new GM of the Cubs makes me happy for a couple reasons. One, it's a good move for the Cubs and two, it hurts the Stupid Boston Red Sux (SBRS) which in turns helps the Yankees. Not that I think the Cubs will be going anywhere anytime soon but it's a start.
Whatever happened to those LiveStrong yellow bracelets? I bet Lance still wears his.....
Being 32 doesn't feel much different than 31. And that's ok, 31 was the best year ever.
Is it wrong that I really enjoyed Fast Five? The best movie in the series since the first one 10 years ago. Lots of action as usual, but the story this time around wasn't too horrible. Of course, if you've seen my movie collection you'd know that I don't have the highest of standards for movies as long as I'm entertained.
Pulling hard for the Brew Crew tonight in a must-win Game 4.
I dislike you New Facebook. I'm sure I'll get used to you eventually but right now we aren't cool.
If you are a patient of ours and you get between 7-15 different prescriptions every month (or every 3 months as the case may be) please don't stand at the counter, open your (large) bag of rx's and analyze each and every bottle like it's the Declaration of Independence. This upsets us, and more then likely if there's a mistake it's because you are anal and/or don't know how to order prescriptions properly.
Anytime Mother Nature wants to pick a lane I'll certainly give her the right away.
Watching the Bears play this past Monday night was the equivalent of having someone stand in front of you and constantly jam a screwdriver into your eye. And having heartburn at the same time. Seriously.
My lovely wife has to go back to TN this coming Monday; this time for 2 weeks. This is total hot garbage but on the plus side for her, she'll be able to get to a Waffle House this time which makes me insanely jealous.
I really hate having to go to our local grocery store. At any time of day there are only 1-3 cashiers open at a time, and it's usually only 1 or 2. This causes problems considering it's a fairly busy store and at times the checkout lines resemble going to a Costco on a Sunday. Oh and also, one of those cashiers talks to herself. So that's always nice.
Theo Epstein becoming the new GM of the Cubs makes me happy for a couple reasons. One, it's a good move for the Cubs and two, it hurts the Stupid Boston Red Sux (SBRS) which in turns helps the Yankees. Not that I think the Cubs will be going anywhere anytime soon but it's a start.
Whatever happened to those LiveStrong yellow bracelets? I bet Lance still wears his.....
Being 32 doesn't feel much different than 31. And that's ok, 31 was the best year ever.
Is it wrong that I really enjoyed Fast Five? The best movie in the series since the first one 10 years ago. Lots of action as usual, but the story this time around wasn't too horrible. Of course, if you've seen my movie collection you'd know that I don't have the highest of standards for movies as long as I'm entertained.
Pulling hard for the Brew Crew tonight in a must-win Game 4.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Why was it busy today?
I don't have an answer that question.
I really don't.
I don't ever remember a Columbus Day being as busy as is was today. Usually on holidays or "holidays" as I like to say (by using hand quotes) it's not too busy but today was ridiculous.
And the flu shots! Honestly, there were a lot of customers today who won the Bad Timing Award for wanting flu shots. There usually isn't a real good time as we're somewhat of a busy store but getting slammed during the afternoon rush and having to deal with people wanting shots isn't a great combination.
Oh well, another day another dollar.
Tomorrow will be better.
Famous last words.....
I really don't.
I don't ever remember a Columbus Day being as busy as is was today. Usually on holidays or "holidays" as I like to say (by using hand quotes) it's not too busy but today was ridiculous.
And the flu shots! Honestly, there were a lot of customers today who won the Bad Timing Award for wanting flu shots. There usually isn't a real good time as we're somewhat of a busy store but getting slammed during the afternoon rush and having to deal with people wanting shots isn't a great combination.
Oh well, another day another dollar.
Tomorrow will be better.
Famous last words.....
Friday, October 7, 2011
Brew Crew Bandwagon jumper
In light of tonight's events, I've decided to join forces with another MLB team.
The Milwaukee Brewers.
This is only for the remainder of the playoffs.
I have my reasons.
1) The Brewers opponent is the NLCS will be the St Louis Cardinals. I truly hate the Cards, almost as much as the stupid Red Sux. Almost. I really dislike the Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa. He is an incredible egomaniac and completely unlikeable. For you non-sports fans, he's like baseball's version of Bill O'Reilly. Seriously.
2) I have a few good friends that are hardcore Brewers fans, and I'm very happy for them. This is only the 2nd time the Brewers have won a postseason series, the only other time being the 1982 ALCS. 1982! A couple of my Brewer fan friends weren't even born yet! They were nice enough to let me on the bandwagon, and I graciously accepted.
3) When I worked for Ford several years ago at their Chicago assembly plant the company brought in workers from the St. Louis assembly plant that had recently been closed. This led to me (and several people there that I truly enjoyed being around and who also were good workers) being laid off. And a lot of the STL people were complete and total douchebags who wore their Cardinals hats everyday and walked around like they owned the place. I already disliked the Cards, now I hated them. Yeah I'm bitter.
4) I don't have a dog in this race.
Once my Yankees were eliminated (and the Cubs were eliminated basically the 2nd week of the season) I decided to root for another team just for the playoffs.
The Brewers were an easy choice, I even have a retro Brewers jersey and hat (the old logo is awesome) and I plan on wearing both on a regular basis in the next week or so.
Plus, I REALLY enjoy cheese.
So starting Sunday night I am on the Brewers bandwagon.
And there's plenty of room.....
The Milwaukee Brewers.
This is only for the remainder of the playoffs.
I have my reasons.
1) The Brewers opponent is the NLCS will be the St Louis Cardinals. I truly hate the Cards, almost as much as the stupid Red Sux. Almost. I really dislike the Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa. He is an incredible egomaniac and completely unlikeable. For you non-sports fans, he's like baseball's version of Bill O'Reilly. Seriously.
2) I have a few good friends that are hardcore Brewers fans, and I'm very happy for them. This is only the 2nd time the Brewers have won a postseason series, the only other time being the 1982 ALCS. 1982! A couple of my Brewer fan friends weren't even born yet! They were nice enough to let me on the bandwagon, and I graciously accepted.
3) When I worked for Ford several years ago at their Chicago assembly plant the company brought in workers from the St. Louis assembly plant that had recently been closed. This led to me (and several people there that I truly enjoyed being around and who also were good workers) being laid off. And a lot of the STL people were complete and total douchebags who wore their Cardinals hats everyday and walked around like they owned the place. I already disliked the Cards, now I hated them. Yeah I'm bitter.
4) I don't have a dog in this race.
Once my Yankees were eliminated (and the Cubs were eliminated basically the 2nd week of the season) I decided to root for another team just for the playoffs.
The Brewers were an easy choice, I even have a retro Brewers jersey and hat (the old logo is awesome) and I plan on wearing both on a regular basis in the next week or so.
Plus, I REALLY enjoy cheese.
So starting Sunday night I am on the Brewers bandwagon.
And there's plenty of room.....
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Steve Jobs
This is a quick post, but I really wanted to share this link.....
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sorry it's been awhile.....
I apologize for not having written more the last couple months.....you could call it writers block or you could call it laziness.
It was a little of both, to be honest.
But I'm back and (hopefully) better than ever.
My lovely wife is in TN this week for work, so I have the house to myself. It's pretty quiet around here other than me yelling at the TV during Yankees playoff games.That could loud and colorful depending on what is happening in the game. So far there has been far more yelling of the 4 letter word type than anything else but hopefully that'll change starting tonight.
If you get a chance and you like Oreos, give the Arby's Oreo Jamocha shake a try. I'm somewhat of a whore for Arby's anyway but it's pretty good if you're into that sort of thing.
I really want to see Moneyball. Like, a lot. If it's as good as the book I'm sure I'll really enjoy it.
Speaking of books I'm planning on reading the Walter Payton book that's coming out. The author, Jeff Pearlman, has written a couple of books that I really enjoyed in the past so I'm looking forward to it. Also, the few pages that have been released to the public (via SI and SI.com) have portrayed Payton in a less than favorable light. This doesn't change my feelings on him just as all the books on Michael Jordan that I've read haven't changed my feelings on him. Nobody is perfect, we all have our flaws.
Especially the 2011 Chicago Bears.
Don't get me started.....
It was a little of both, to be honest.
But I'm back and (hopefully) better than ever.
My lovely wife is in TN this week for work, so I have the house to myself. It's pretty quiet around here other than me yelling at the TV during Yankees playoff games.That could loud and colorful depending on what is happening in the game. So far there has been far more yelling of the 4 letter word type than anything else but hopefully that'll change starting tonight.
If you get a chance and you like Oreos, give the Arby's Oreo Jamocha shake a try. I'm somewhat of a whore for Arby's anyway but it's pretty good if you're into that sort of thing.
I really want to see Moneyball. Like, a lot. If it's as good as the book I'm sure I'll really enjoy it.
Speaking of books I'm planning on reading the Walter Payton book that's coming out. The author, Jeff Pearlman, has written a couple of books that I really enjoyed in the past so I'm looking forward to it. Also, the few pages that have been released to the public (via SI and SI.com) have portrayed Payton in a less than favorable light. This doesn't change my feelings on him just as all the books on Michael Jordan that I've read haven't changed my feelings on him. Nobody is perfect, we all have our flaws.
Especially the 2011 Chicago Bears.
Don't get me started.....
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