When first watching something close to the heart, the adrenaline and hype of seeing our favorite characters go through new adventures often dilutes our objectivity of what we are watching. Sex and the City fans raved over the major motion picture this past year while everyone not associated with the show realized what a piece of crap it was. Simpsons fans had the same problem this year and even some Indiana Jones fans had the same problem with the newest sequel.
Entourage was very good in it's first season and got better and even better in its second and third seasons (1a and 1b). The fourth season was good, but began to lack balance in its episodes. Too many episodes were only focused on business or only on partying. The first 3 seasons balanced the two well, while the fourth lost that great aspect of the show.
The fifth season of "Entourage" was completely implausible. Vince makes one bad indie film that isn't even released in theaters and is put in "movie jail." Vince was the star of the highest grossing film of all-time and another hit before that, he is a major sex-symbol, and has been in the tabloids week after week. A actor of this kind of notoriety would never be out of a job.
Besides Vince's unemployable situation, the fact that Ari passes up a $10 million deal to become a studio head simply because he cares about 1 of his hundreds of clients is a slap in the face to viewers with a brain or at least a sense of what the industry is truly like. Agents are sharks and they have no time nor can they afford to have emotional connections with there clients, at least not enough to pass up $10 million and the opportunity of a lifetime.
After giving Dana Gordon the job, they put the movie together in a heartbeat, we never see Edward Norton on the set of which he is the lead, and the entire movie falls apart because the director doesn't like Vince do to pure stubbornness. A $120 million action film does not become completely undone because of the animosity between a director and an actor. At worst, one of the two gets replaced.
Concluding the season, Vince for some reason feels like NOW is the time that he is done and moves back to Queens. He has been in worse situations. He even had an offer for a kid's movie (Bengie) from Warner Brothers. He could have easily gotten another offer in a kid's movie from the same Warner Brothers after Smoke Jumpers fell apart. After being home for a few days and blowing up at E, Vince gets a call from possibly the biggest director on the planet, Martin Scorsese, and gets an offer without a meeting from dailies of a movie that fell apart.
Besides the main story line, Jamie Lynn Sigler falls in love with Turtle, Drama is the star of a show that would tape every day for 3/4 of an entire day and we only see him on set once a month for an hour or two, and finally we never see Justine Chapin again after her and Vince decided to start dating.
All of this aside, the show had plenty of unforgettable lines, funny moments, and great cameos, but the Doug Ellin needs to get it together and make the story line more plausible and less torturous. Because frankly, watching Vince suffer for an entire season was miserable.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My Bowl Predictions
EAGLEBANK BOWL
Wake Forest vs. Navy
With Wake Forest's struggling offense playing a Navy defense that hasn't given up a point since November 15th against Notre Dame, I like Navy to win this rematch just like the first game they played this season.
Navy 27, Wake Forest 17
NEW MEXICO BOWL
Fresno State vs. Colorado State
As much as Fresno State has underachieved and Colorado State overachieved this year, I will take Pat Hill's experience and game preparation over first year coach, Steve Fairchild any day.
Fresno State 31, Colorado State 27
ST. PETERSBURG BOWL
South Florida vs. Memphis
South Florida has a big home-field advantage in this game, and although they lost 5 of their last 7 games, I think they are far more talented and Matt Grothe will be the X-factor in a Bulls' win.
South Florida 38, Memphis 28
LAS VEGAS BOWL
Arizona vs. BYU
BYU seems to have mastered the Las Vegas Bowl, but this will be the year that they finally lose. Arizona is playing in their first bowl game since 1998 and they are going to be fired up. BYU's defense has struggled as of late and Arizona is going to grind them out with a steady rushing performance from Nic Grigsby and Keola Antolin.
Arizona 30, BYU 24
NEW ORLEANS BOWL
Troy vs. Southern Mississippi
Although Southern Miss has been streaking lately, this is the same Troy team that almost beat LSU in Death Valley and I like them to win a close one.
Troy 28, Southern Miss 27
POINSETTIA BOWL
Boise State vs. TCU
This is arguably the best non-BCS bowl this year and althogh most people think that this will be a great game, I think that their stellar play from Kellen Moore is going to be the difference and they will take care of, in my opinion, an overrated TCU team.
Boise State 38, TCU 24
HAWAII BOWL
Hawaii vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame is in shambles and Hawaii is playing at home. That being said, Notre Dame is a more talented team and I think that their defense will step up and pull out a close victory.
Notre Dame 21, Hawaii 20
MOTOR CITY BOWL
Central Michigan vs. FAU
NFL quarterback prospect, Dan LeFevour will lead his pass-happy offense to his 2nd Motor City Bowl victory in his career over FAU.
Central Michigan 45, FAU 31
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL
North Carolina vs. West Virginia
North Carolina plays at home against a West Virginia team that has underperformed this year and with North Carolina having beaten two other Big East teams this year handely, I like North Carolina over West Virginia.
North Carolina 34, West Virginia 24
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL
Florida State vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin had one of the most disappointing seasons of the year and with no passing game, I don't see them being able to move the ball against a very good Florida State run-defense. Florida State wins this game running away.
Florida State 34, Wisconsin 13
EMERALD BOWL
California vs. Miami
This game is going to be closer than most people out west think. Cal has been inconsistent in big games this year and with an unproven QB in Kevin Riley, Cal will have to rely on their run game against a good Miami run-defense. Still, Cal should pull out a win and an essential home-field advantage should help them get the victory.
Cal 27, Miami 21
INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Louisiana Tech vs. Northern Illinois
Both teams are coming off losing seasons and although Louisiana Tech has home-field advantage, NIU has been hot as of late, winning 5 of their last 7. I like the Wolves in this one in a close game.
Northern Illinois 27, Louisiana Tech 24
PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL
Rutgers vs. North Carolina State
This is a really intriguing matchup between two teams who didn't appear that they would even make a bowl game half way through the season. These two team have come on strong as of late, especially on the offensive side of the ball. I like Greg Schiano's coaching experience in this game, so I'll take the Rutgers winning this game in a shoot out.
Rutgers 48, North Carolina State 38
ALAMO BOWL
Missouri vs. Northwestern
Poor Northwestern is coming into a game against an angry Missouri team who has one of the best offenses in the country. It also doesn't help that Northwestern plays in the Big Ten and hasn't gotten to see an offense as dynamic as Missouri's this season. Chase Daniel will leaf Missouri to a blowout win over Northwestern.
Missouri 52, Northwestern 20
HUMANITARIAN BOWL
Maryland vs Nevada
Nevada will be playing in familiar territory and with WAC player of the year, Colin Kaepernick, the Wolfpack will beat a very inconsistent Maryland team.
Nevada 34, Maryland 30
TEXAS BOWL
Rice vs. Western Michigan
Casey Clement and Jarrett Dillard are one of the best QB-WR tandem in the country and not many people know about them. With Western Michigan's poor pass-defense and Rice playing at home, I'll take Owls in a route over the Broncos.
Rice 41, Western Michigan 21
HOLIDAY BOWL
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State
In my opinion (a biased one), this is the best non-BCS game this year with two of the country's top offenses and bottom defenses going head-to-head. This game should be an absolute barn-burner with the winner most likely finishing in the top 10 in the final rankings. Oregon has been coming on strong as of late and Oregon proved last year what they can do with 3 weeks of preparation. I'm going to take my Ducks to win a close game in a scoring barrage over the Cowboys.
Oregon 55, Oklahoma State 45
ARMED FORCES BOWL
Houston vs. Air Force
Houston comes in the game leading the nation total offense and most of the thanks can go to quarterback, Casey Keenum. Air Force's strong rushing game will not be able to keep up as the Cougars will beat the Falcons.
Houston 38, Air Force 24
SUN BOWL
Oregon State vs. Pittsburgh
This game will feature two of the best young running backs in the country. The difference maker in this game will be the quarterback play and the edge in that department goes to Lyle Moevao who, last game, had the best game of his career in a loss to Oregon in the Civil War. The Beavers will take care of the Panthers to give themselves their 5th straight bowl victory.
Oregon State 35, Pittsburgh 24
MUSIC CITY BOWL
Boston College vs. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt hasn't won a bowl game since 195 and went 1-6 in their last 7 games while BC is coming of an ACC championship appearance. The Eagles will beat the Commodores in a blowout.
Boston College 38, Vanderbilt 20
INSIGHT BOWL
Minnesota vs. Kansas
Minnesota is coming off of their best regular season in year but faded near the end of the season. Kansas has been decimated by injuries this year but is coming off a big upset of rival Missouri. I'll take Kansas will the momentum in this game.
Kansas 34, Minnesota, 24
CHICK-FIL-A BOWL
Georgia Tech vs. LSU
Georgia Tech brings one of the best running games in the country to the table against an LSU team who has provided no consistent quarterback play all season. Georgia tech wins this one, controlling the game from the start.
Georgia Tech 41, LSU 24
OUTBACK BOWL
Iowa vs. South Carolina
This game features two great defenses. The difference is that Iowa features a productive running game from the Doak Walker Award winner himself, Shonn Greene. Iowa has been hot lately and with South Carolina lacking an offense, I will take Iowa in a low scoring game.
Iowa 20, South Carolina 10
CAPITAL ONE BOWL
Georgia vs. Michigan State
This match-up features two of the top running backs in the country in Georgia's Knowshon Moreno and Michigan State's Javon Ringer. Georgia is not happy to be in this bowl game having started the season at #1, while Michigan State has performed above expectations and should be playing with more of a purpose. Michigan State will win a close game filled with lots of rushing yards.
Michigan State 31, Georgia 28
GATOR BOWL
Clemsonvs. Nebraska
Easily the least intriguing bowl game on January 1st features the most underachieving team in the country in Clemson and a recently perennial mediocre team in Nebraska. Clemson's running game, featuring James Davis and C.J. Spiller, will lead Clemson to victory.
Clemson 27, Nebraska 21
ROSE BOWL
USC vs. Penn State
Penn State is coming off an unexpected year of success while USC is yet again disappointed to be in the grandaddy of all bowl games. I expect a defensive or special teams score from USC in the game to offset their lack of offensive production.USC's defense will be too much for Penn State in the end, even if their inconsistent offenses doesn't perform brilliantly.
USC 31, Penn State 13
ORANGE BOWL
Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati
Virginia Tech is coming off an ACC Championship Game victory while Cincinnati barely escaped from a mediocre Hawaii team. Virginia Tech will win the least intriguing of the BCS games.
Virginia Tech 30, Cincinnati 24
COTTON BOWL
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss
Jevan Snead has led Ole Miss to their best season since Eli Manning was at the helm, but Texas Tech's prolific offense will be too much as the Red Raiders will role over the Rebels.
Texas Tech 45, Ole Miss, 24
LIBERTY BOWL
East Carolina vs. Kentucky
Kentucky was lucky to make a bowl game this year while ECU is coming off of their best season in school history after capturing their first Conference-USA championship. The Pirates will win big over the Wildcats
East Carolina 34, Kentucky 14
SUGAR BOWL
Alabama vs. Utah
As impressive as Utah's season has been, they haven't beaten anyone of true worth and Alabama still may be the second best team in the country. Their defense will dominate Utah and they will pound away at Utah's undersized and overmatched defense. Alabama will win this one over Utah in similar fashion of last year's Sugar Bowl.
Alabama 31, Utah 10
INTERNATIONAL BOWL
Connecticut vs. Buffalo
Buffalo's dream season will continue after beating Ball State by beating Connecticut in a close game. Buffalo has a great coach who amy be coaching his last game in the blue and white.
Buffalo 34, Connecticut 30
FIESTA BOWL
Texas vs. Ohio State
This game will be much closer than most people think. This isn't the same Ohio State team that lost to USC and Terrell Pryor's development has a lot to do with it. Albeit Ohio State's improvement, Texas may be the best team in the country and they will be playing with a chip on their shoulder. The Longhorns will beat the Buckeyes easily.
Texas 52, Ohio State 24
GMAC BOWL
Ball State vs. Tulsa
Ball State is coming off a heart-breaking loss which crushed their cinderella season. Tulsa has a very dynamic offense and I think Ball State will still be down about their loss to Buffalo and will lose to Tulsa in a high-scoring, close game.
Tulsa 38, Ball State 35
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Oklahoma vs. Florida
This is the most intriguing national championship game since 2005 and it should be a good one. Both teams have good defenses, but better offenses. The game features two Heisman quarterbacks in Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow. I picked Oklahoma to win the national championship at the end of the year, but after watching Florida beat Alabama and witnessing Tim Tebow's passion and drive, I think Florida wins a classic.
Florida 45, Oklahoma 35
Wake Forest vs. Navy
With Wake Forest's struggling offense playing a Navy defense that hasn't given up a point since November 15th against Notre Dame, I like Navy to win this rematch just like the first game they played this season.
Navy 27, Wake Forest 17
NEW MEXICO BOWL
Fresno State vs. Colorado State
As much as Fresno State has underachieved and Colorado State overachieved this year, I will take Pat Hill's experience and game preparation over first year coach, Steve Fairchild any day.
Fresno State 31, Colorado State 27
ST. PETERSBURG BOWL
South Florida vs. Memphis
South Florida has a big home-field advantage in this game, and although they lost 5 of their last 7 games, I think they are far more talented and Matt Grothe will be the X-factor in a Bulls' win.
South Florida 38, Memphis 28
LAS VEGAS BOWL
Arizona vs. BYU
BYU seems to have mastered the Las Vegas Bowl, but this will be the year that they finally lose. Arizona is playing in their first bowl game since 1998 and they are going to be fired up. BYU's defense has struggled as of late and Arizona is going to grind them out with a steady rushing performance from Nic Grigsby and Keola Antolin.
Arizona 30, BYU 24
NEW ORLEANS BOWL
Troy vs. Southern Mississippi
Although Southern Miss has been streaking lately, this is the same Troy team that almost beat LSU in Death Valley and I like them to win a close one.
Troy 28, Southern Miss 27
POINSETTIA BOWL
Boise State vs. TCU
This is arguably the best non-BCS bowl this year and althogh most people think that this will be a great game, I think that their stellar play from Kellen Moore is going to be the difference and they will take care of, in my opinion, an overrated TCU team.
Boise State 38, TCU 24
HAWAII BOWL
Hawaii vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame is in shambles and Hawaii is playing at home. That being said, Notre Dame is a more talented team and I think that their defense will step up and pull out a close victory.
Notre Dame 21, Hawaii 20
MOTOR CITY BOWL
Central Michigan vs. FAU
NFL quarterback prospect, Dan LeFevour will lead his pass-happy offense to his 2nd Motor City Bowl victory in his career over FAU.
Central Michigan 45, FAU 31
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL
North Carolina vs. West Virginia
North Carolina plays at home against a West Virginia team that has underperformed this year and with North Carolina having beaten two other Big East teams this year handely, I like North Carolina over West Virginia.
North Carolina 34, West Virginia 24
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL
Florida State vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin had one of the most disappointing seasons of the year and with no passing game, I don't see them being able to move the ball against a very good Florida State run-defense. Florida State wins this game running away.
Florida State 34, Wisconsin 13
EMERALD BOWL
California vs. Miami
This game is going to be closer than most people out west think. Cal has been inconsistent in big games this year and with an unproven QB in Kevin Riley, Cal will have to rely on their run game against a good Miami run-defense. Still, Cal should pull out a win and an essential home-field advantage should help them get the victory.
Cal 27, Miami 21
INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Louisiana Tech vs. Northern Illinois
Both teams are coming off losing seasons and although Louisiana Tech has home-field advantage, NIU has been hot as of late, winning 5 of their last 7. I like the Wolves in this one in a close game.
Northern Illinois 27, Louisiana Tech 24
PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL
Rutgers vs. North Carolina State
This is a really intriguing matchup between two teams who didn't appear that they would even make a bowl game half way through the season. These two team have come on strong as of late, especially on the offensive side of the ball. I like Greg Schiano's coaching experience in this game, so I'll take the Rutgers winning this game in a shoot out.
Rutgers 48, North Carolina State 38
ALAMO BOWL
Missouri vs. Northwestern
Poor Northwestern is coming into a game against an angry Missouri team who has one of the best offenses in the country. It also doesn't help that Northwestern plays in the Big Ten and hasn't gotten to see an offense as dynamic as Missouri's this season. Chase Daniel will leaf Missouri to a blowout win over Northwestern.
Missouri 52, Northwestern 20
HUMANITARIAN BOWL
Maryland vs Nevada
Nevada will be playing in familiar territory and with WAC player of the year, Colin Kaepernick, the Wolfpack will beat a very inconsistent Maryland team.
Nevada 34, Maryland 30
TEXAS BOWL
Rice vs. Western Michigan
Casey Clement and Jarrett Dillard are one of the best QB-WR tandem in the country and not many people know about them. With Western Michigan's poor pass-defense and Rice playing at home, I'll take Owls in a route over the Broncos.
Rice 41, Western Michigan 21
HOLIDAY BOWL
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State
In my opinion (a biased one), this is the best non-BCS game this year with two of the country's top offenses and bottom defenses going head-to-head. This game should be an absolute barn-burner with the winner most likely finishing in the top 10 in the final rankings. Oregon has been coming on strong as of late and Oregon proved last year what they can do with 3 weeks of preparation. I'm going to take my Ducks to win a close game in a scoring barrage over the Cowboys.
Oregon 55, Oklahoma State 45
ARMED FORCES BOWL
Houston vs. Air Force
Houston comes in the game leading the nation total offense and most of the thanks can go to quarterback, Casey Keenum. Air Force's strong rushing game will not be able to keep up as the Cougars will beat the Falcons.
Houston 38, Air Force 24
SUN BOWL
Oregon State vs. Pittsburgh
This game will feature two of the best young running backs in the country. The difference maker in this game will be the quarterback play and the edge in that department goes to Lyle Moevao who, last game, had the best game of his career in a loss to Oregon in the Civil War. The Beavers will take care of the Panthers to give themselves their 5th straight bowl victory.
Oregon State 35, Pittsburgh 24
MUSIC CITY BOWL
Boston College vs. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt hasn't won a bowl game since 195 and went 1-6 in their last 7 games while BC is coming of an ACC championship appearance. The Eagles will beat the Commodores in a blowout.
Boston College 38, Vanderbilt 20
INSIGHT BOWL
Minnesota vs. Kansas
Minnesota is coming off of their best regular season in year but faded near the end of the season. Kansas has been decimated by injuries this year but is coming off a big upset of rival Missouri. I'll take Kansas will the momentum in this game.
Kansas 34, Minnesota, 24
CHICK-FIL-A BOWL
Georgia Tech vs. LSU
Georgia Tech brings one of the best running games in the country to the table against an LSU team who has provided no consistent quarterback play all season. Georgia tech wins this one, controlling the game from the start.
Georgia Tech 41, LSU 24
OUTBACK BOWL
Iowa vs. South Carolina
This game features two great defenses. The difference is that Iowa features a productive running game from the Doak Walker Award winner himself, Shonn Greene. Iowa has been hot lately and with South Carolina lacking an offense, I will take Iowa in a low scoring game.
Iowa 20, South Carolina 10
CAPITAL ONE BOWL
Georgia vs. Michigan State
This match-up features two of the top running backs in the country in Georgia's Knowshon Moreno and Michigan State's Javon Ringer. Georgia is not happy to be in this bowl game having started the season at #1, while Michigan State has performed above expectations and should be playing with more of a purpose. Michigan State will win a close game filled with lots of rushing yards.
Michigan State 31, Georgia 28
GATOR BOWL
Clemsonvs. Nebraska
Easily the least intriguing bowl game on January 1st features the most underachieving team in the country in Clemson and a recently perennial mediocre team in Nebraska. Clemson's running game, featuring James Davis and C.J. Spiller, will lead Clemson to victory.
Clemson 27, Nebraska 21
ROSE BOWL
USC vs. Penn State
Penn State is coming off an unexpected year of success while USC is yet again disappointed to be in the grandaddy of all bowl games. I expect a defensive or special teams score from USC in the game to offset their lack of offensive production.USC's defense will be too much for Penn State in the end, even if their inconsistent offenses doesn't perform brilliantly.
USC 31, Penn State 13
ORANGE BOWL
Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati
Virginia Tech is coming off an ACC Championship Game victory while Cincinnati barely escaped from a mediocre Hawaii team. Virginia Tech will win the least intriguing of the BCS games.
Virginia Tech 30, Cincinnati 24
COTTON BOWL
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss
Jevan Snead has led Ole Miss to their best season since Eli Manning was at the helm, but Texas Tech's prolific offense will be too much as the Red Raiders will role over the Rebels.
Texas Tech 45, Ole Miss, 24
LIBERTY BOWL
East Carolina vs. Kentucky
Kentucky was lucky to make a bowl game this year while ECU is coming off of their best season in school history after capturing their first Conference-USA championship. The Pirates will win big over the Wildcats
East Carolina 34, Kentucky 14
SUGAR BOWL
Alabama vs. Utah
As impressive as Utah's season has been, they haven't beaten anyone of true worth and Alabama still may be the second best team in the country. Their defense will dominate Utah and they will pound away at Utah's undersized and overmatched defense. Alabama will win this one over Utah in similar fashion of last year's Sugar Bowl.
Alabama 31, Utah 10
INTERNATIONAL BOWL
Connecticut vs. Buffalo
Buffalo's dream season will continue after beating Ball State by beating Connecticut in a close game. Buffalo has a great coach who amy be coaching his last game in the blue and white.
Buffalo 34, Connecticut 30
FIESTA BOWL
Texas vs. Ohio State
This game will be much closer than most people think. This isn't the same Ohio State team that lost to USC and Terrell Pryor's development has a lot to do with it. Albeit Ohio State's improvement, Texas may be the best team in the country and they will be playing with a chip on their shoulder. The Longhorns will beat the Buckeyes easily.
Texas 52, Ohio State 24
GMAC BOWL
Ball State vs. Tulsa
Ball State is coming off a heart-breaking loss which crushed their cinderella season. Tulsa has a very dynamic offense and I think Ball State will still be down about their loss to Buffalo and will lose to Tulsa in a high-scoring, close game.
Tulsa 38, Ball State 35
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Oklahoma vs. Florida
This is the most intriguing national championship game since 2005 and it should be a good one. Both teams have good defenses, but better offenses. The game features two Heisman quarterbacks in Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow. I picked Oklahoma to win the national championship at the end of the year, but after watching Florida beat Alabama and witnessing Tim Tebow's passion and drive, I think Florida wins a classic.
Florida 45, Oklahoma 35
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Winter Break Moviegoing
Last winter break, I saw 17 movies in theaters. Here are the movie I plan to see over this winter break:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/theboyinthestripedpajamas/
Slumdog Millionaire
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/slumdogmillionaire/
Milk
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/milk/
Changeling
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/changeling/
Happy-Go-Lucky
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/happygolucky/
Nobel Son
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/nobelson/
Australia
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/australia/
Four Christmases
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/fourchristmases/
Frost/Nixon
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/frostnixon/
Cadillac Records
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/cadillacrecords/
Doubt
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/doubt/
Gran Torino
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/grantorino/
Seven Pounds
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/sevenpounds/
The Spirit
http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/thespirit/
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thecuriouscaseofbenjaminbutton/
Marley and Me
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/marleyandme/
Valkyrie
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
Revolutionary Road
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/revolutionaryroad/
Defiance
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/defiance/
The Wrestler
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
There are 20 movies I plan to see. I plan to all 20 movies in 27 days.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/theboyinthestripedpajamas/
Slumdog Millionaire
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/slumdogmillionaire/
Milk
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/milk/
Changeling
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/changeling/
Happy-Go-Lucky
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/happygolucky/
Nobel Son
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/nobelson/
Australia
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/australia/
Four Christmases
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/fourchristmases/
Frost/Nixon
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/frostnixon/
Cadillac Records
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/cadillacrecords/
Doubt
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/doubt/
Gran Torino
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/grantorino/
Seven Pounds
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/sevenpounds/
The Spirit
http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/thespirit/
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thecuriouscaseofbenjaminbutton/
Marley and Me
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/marleyandme/
Valkyrie
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
Revolutionary Road
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/revolutionaryroad/
Defiance
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/defiance/
The Wrestler
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
There are 20 movies I plan to see. I plan to all 20 movies in 27 days.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
My Take on The Giants' Offseason So Far
-I love the signings of Jeremy Affeldt and Bob Howry. The bullpen is looking MUCH better.
-Edgar Renteria just finished a physical with the Giants and will probably sign by the end of the week to a 2 year deal worth around 18 mil. This signing has actually grown on me...thanks to Stan.
This was written by Stan regarding problems with Renteria:
1. Old. Regarding the fact that he's 33, that's where a two-year deal comes in. There's not a single player he would be blocking as the Giants have zero realistic shortstop options. Burriss, while being a player I hope to see in the starting lineup for years to come, is not a shortstop. He would perform much better at second base. Having Renteria for two-years would fill a hole while other options were pursued.
2. Suckitude. Since hitting .260 in 493 ABs with STL in 2001, Renteria has hit .299 over the past seven seasons. The only two times he has hit below .287 in that span were with Boston in 2005 (.276) and last season with Detroit (.270). Common denominator? AL teams. Two seasons ago, while in the NL with Atlanta, he hit .332. It's not exactly wishful thinking that he would bounce back with another stint in the NL. His career averages in the NL are: .293/.351/.409 I don't see Burriss or any other options doing better than that.
Furcal wants four years, so he can piss off. Orlando Cabrera reeks worse than my nuts do, so he can piss off. Any worthwhile trading option would probably cost Cain, so those guys can piss off. See if Edgar can piece it together for a couple years and check the market at a later date.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/03/SPCM14GU32.DTL&feed=rss.giants
-The Giants appear to be the favorite for Pat Burell. I'm not sure how much I like this. I would rather develop Schierholtz or Lewis.
http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/12/lining_up_for_burrell.html
-Ken Rosenthal states that he believes the Giants are the darkhorses for C.C. Sabathia and apparently his wife favors the Giants. If the Giants sign C.C., they will make Cain available for trade options.
-The Giants may trade Jonathan Sanchez for Jorge Cantu. I don't like this. If the Giants got more out of the deal, fine. But I don't like this trade straight up.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-hotstovenotes120308&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
-Edgar Renteria just finished a physical with the Giants and will probably sign by the end of the week to a 2 year deal worth around 18 mil. This signing has actually grown on me...thanks to Stan.
This was written by Stan regarding problems with Renteria:
1. Old. Regarding the fact that he's 33, that's where a two-year deal comes in. There's not a single player he would be blocking as the Giants have zero realistic shortstop options. Burriss, while being a player I hope to see in the starting lineup for years to come, is not a shortstop. He would perform much better at second base. Having Renteria for two-years would fill a hole while other options were pursued.
2. Suckitude. Since hitting .260 in 493 ABs with STL in 2001, Renteria has hit .299 over the past seven seasons. The only two times he has hit below .287 in that span were with Boston in 2005 (.276) and last season with Detroit (.270). Common denominator? AL teams. Two seasons ago, while in the NL with Atlanta, he hit .332. It's not exactly wishful thinking that he would bounce back with another stint in the NL. His career averages in the NL are: .293/.351/.409 I don't see Burriss or any other options doing better than that.
Furcal wants four years, so he can piss off. Orlando Cabrera reeks worse than my nuts do, so he can piss off. Any worthwhile trading option would probably cost Cain, so those guys can piss off. See if Edgar can piece it together for a couple years and check the market at a later date.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/03/SPCM14GU32.DTL&feed=rss.giants
-The Giants appear to be the favorite for Pat Burell. I'm not sure how much I like this. I would rather develop Schierholtz or Lewis.
http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/12/lining_up_for_burrell.html
-Ken Rosenthal states that he believes the Giants are the darkhorses for C.C. Sabathia and apparently his wife favors the Giants. If the Giants sign C.C., they will make Cain available for trade options.
-The Giants may trade Jonathan Sanchez for Jorge Cantu. I don't like this. If the Giants got more out of the deal, fine. But I don't like this trade straight up.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-hotstovenotes120308&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
