Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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Monday, June 09, 2014
Documentary on the 1984 NBA Draft
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2014/05/27/1984-draft-trailer.nba//
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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Friday, April 04, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Sunday, March 02, 2014
"Revised" List Of Favorite TV Shows of 2013 (Kind of)
Finally watched Season 1 of "House of Cards" which came out in 2013.
So if I had watched "House of Cards" in 2013, where would it have been on my list of favorite 2013 shows.
1. Breaking Bad- great final 8 episodes to conclude this series! One of my top ten shows of all time.
2. Mad Men- As usual, failed to disappoint. A return to the "old Don Draper" was a treat.
3. House of Cards- Totally hooked on this show. Couldn't stop watching it.
4. Boardwalk Empire- Sometimes when watching this series, you wonder what the hell is going on. But no show does as good a job or wrapping up loose ends at the end of each season.
5. The Walking Dead- the last half of Season 3 and the first half of Season 4.
6. The Americans- Just watched season 1 for a second time and I think I should have ranked it higher.
7. Justified- for me not as memorable as last season, but still very good.
8. Parks and Rec- easily my favorite comedy on network TV.
9. Lilyhammer- Another Netflix series. As a huge "Sopranos" fan, love this series. If you liked the Sopranos and you have Netflix, give this a try.
10. Homeland- loved Season 1 of this show. Season 3 was not nearly as good ( and the finale had some big problems) and I fear where this show may be going for Season 4. Still enjoyed it and looked forward to watching it every week.
So if I had watched "House of Cards" in 2013, where would it have been on my list of favorite 2013 shows.
1. Breaking Bad- great final 8 episodes to conclude this series! One of my top ten shows of all time.
2. Mad Men- As usual, failed to disappoint. A return to the "old Don Draper" was a treat.
3. House of Cards- Totally hooked on this show. Couldn't stop watching it.
4. Boardwalk Empire- Sometimes when watching this series, you wonder what the hell is going on. But no show does as good a job or wrapping up loose ends at the end of each season.
5. The Walking Dead- the last half of Season 3 and the first half of Season 4.
6. The Americans- Just watched season 1 for a second time and I think I should have ranked it higher.
7. Justified- for me not as memorable as last season, but still very good.
8. Parks and Rec- easily my favorite comedy on network TV.
9. Lilyhammer- Another Netflix series. As a huge "Sopranos" fan, love this series. If you liked the Sopranos and you have Netflix, give this a try.
10. Homeland- loved Season 1 of this show. Season 3 was not nearly as good ( and the finale had some big problems) and I fear where this show may be going for Season 4. Still enjoyed it and looked forward to watching it every week.
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, February 03, 2014
My Favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman Roles
Two of my favorite actors of their generation are/were Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giammati.
Neither of them had leading man good looks (Many would say far from it for Philip Seymour Hoffman) but both were able to provide great performances in many varied roles.
PSH had so many great performances, that it was tough to narrow it down. I have ranked my favorites but I realize that you re-order this list in so many ways.
1. Owning Mahowny-
I'm guessing that most have not seen this role. I have seen it several times and PSH makes me think I am watching a documentary of Dan Mahowny rather than a film adaptation!!
Here's a clip:
OWNING MAHOWNY
2. Almost Famous- Lester Bangs
3. Scent of a Woman- one of his very first roles. When you watch it now, it's hard to believe that is Hoffman.
4. Along Came Polly- Sandy Lyle
- except for Jennifer Aniston, the only good thing in this movie. In a minor role, steals the film.
5. Big Lebowski
- You wanted to punch him in the face in the Big Lebowski. Admit it.
6. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
- Gets to have sex with Marisa Tomei in this flick. Highly recommend it.
7. Capote
- Not a huge fan of this flick but PSH won an Oscar and he nails the role!!
8. The Invention of Lying
- Another minor role, playing Jim the Bartender. Usually on screen with Louis CK and Ricky Gervais, I laugh at almost everything he says.
9. Love Liza
-plays a man trying to deal with the suicide of his wife. Strong performance.
10. (Tie) Pirate Radio- again, not a great movie except for Hoffman
Nobody's Fool- a very minor role as Officer Raymer
Honorable Mention: Magnolia (did not like this film at all, but PSH is very good in his supportign role); Jack Goes Boating; The Savages: Punch Love Drunk; and, State and Main
I still need to see: Boogie Nights; Charlie Wilson's War; The Talented Mr. Ripley; Doubt; The Master; Ides of March; Moneyball; Happiness; Flawless; and, A Late Quartet.
Neither of them had leading man good looks (Many would say far from it for Philip Seymour Hoffman) but both were able to provide great performances in many varied roles.
PSH had so many great performances, that it was tough to narrow it down. I have ranked my favorites but I realize that you re-order this list in so many ways.
1. Owning Mahowny-
I'm guessing that most have not seen this role. I have seen it several times and PSH makes me think I am watching a documentary of Dan Mahowny rather than a film adaptation!!
Here's a clip:
OWNING MAHOWNY
2. Almost Famous- Lester Bangs
3. Scent of a Woman- one of his very first roles. When you watch it now, it's hard to believe that is Hoffman.
4. Along Came Polly- Sandy Lyle
- except for Jennifer Aniston, the only good thing in this movie. In a minor role, steals the film.
5. Big Lebowski
- You wanted to punch him in the face in the Big Lebowski. Admit it.
6. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
- Gets to have sex with Marisa Tomei in this flick. Highly recommend it.
7. Capote
- Not a huge fan of this flick but PSH won an Oscar and he nails the role!!
8. The Invention of Lying
- Another minor role, playing Jim the Bartender. Usually on screen with Louis CK and Ricky Gervais, I laugh at almost everything he says.
9. Love Liza
-plays a man trying to deal with the suicide of his wife. Strong performance.
10. (Tie) Pirate Radio- again, not a great movie except for Hoffman
Nobody's Fool- a very minor role as Officer Raymer
Honorable Mention: Magnolia (did not like this film at all, but PSH is very good in his supportign role); Jack Goes Boating; The Savages: Punch Love Drunk; and, State and Main
I still need to see: Boogie Nights; Charlie Wilson's War; The Talented Mr. Ripley; Doubt; The Master; Ides of March; Moneyball; Happiness; Flawless; and, A Late Quartet.
Monday, January 06, 2014
K's Top TV Shows of 2013
Well damn, I watch a lot TV, but this was tough this year except for the first two on the list:
1. Breaking Bad- great final 8 episodes to conclude this series! One of my top ten shows of all time.
2. Mad Men- As usual, failed to disappoint. A return to the "old Dpn Draper" was a treat.
3. Boardwalk Empire- Sometimes when watching this series, you wonder what the hell is going on. But no show does as good a job or wrapping up loose ends at the end of each season.
4. The Walking Dead- the last half of Season 3 and the first half of Season 4.
5. Justified- for me not as memorable as last season, but worked for me.
6. The Americans- toughest part of this show is that you don't want to root for the main characters, Russian spies living in America.
7. Parks and Rec- easily my favorite comedy on network TV.
8. Lilyhammer- On Netflix. (Have not yet watched "House of Cards" or "The New Black is Orange" which made many critics' list). As a huge "Sopranos" fan, love this series. If you liked the Sopranos and you have Netflix, give this a try.
9. Homeland- loved Season 1 of this show. Season 3 was not nearly as good ( and the finale had some big problems) and I fear where this show may be going for Season 4. Still enjoyed it and looked forward to watching it every week.
10. Sports Series: "A Football Life" and "30 for 30" I'm cheating here but, tough! The best "30 for 30" episodes of 2013 were "Big Shot", "Free Spirits", "Youngstown Boys" and "Elway to Marino." The "Steve Gleason" episode of "A Football Life." Also enjoyed "Houston '93" and "Steve Sabol."
Just missed- Veep
Big Disappointment- Sons of Anarchy!
1. Breaking Bad- great final 8 episodes to conclude this series! One of my top ten shows of all time.
2. Mad Men- As usual, failed to disappoint. A return to the "old Dpn Draper" was a treat.
3. Boardwalk Empire- Sometimes when watching this series, you wonder what the hell is going on. But no show does as good a job or wrapping up loose ends at the end of each season.
4. The Walking Dead- the last half of Season 3 and the first half of Season 4.
5. Justified- for me not as memorable as last season, but worked for me.
6. The Americans- toughest part of this show is that you don't want to root for the main characters, Russian spies living in America.
7. Parks and Rec- easily my favorite comedy on network TV.
8. Lilyhammer- On Netflix. (Have not yet watched "House of Cards" or "The New Black is Orange" which made many critics' list). As a huge "Sopranos" fan, love this series. If you liked the Sopranos and you have Netflix, give this a try.
9. Homeland- loved Season 1 of this show. Season 3 was not nearly as good ( and the finale had some big problems) and I fear where this show may be going for Season 4. Still enjoyed it and looked forward to watching it every week.
Just missed- Veep
Big Disappointment- Sons of Anarchy!
Saturday, January 04, 2014
Ranking the NFL Playoffs by Rooting Interest
1. Denver Broncos- Apparently it "cool:" to hate Peyton Manning. So, I'm rooting for him..
2. Carolina Panthers- Ron Rivera. At one point early in the season, he was reportedly in danger of being fired. Now he has a chance to make the Super Bowl.
3. San Fran- Jim Harbaugh, please beat the Packers.
4. Seatlle- If Pete Carroll wasn't such a prick, would have them higher.
5. Colts- Andrew Luck
6. Saints- Wish this team played better on the road.
7. Chiefs- Nice turnaround for Andy Reid
8. Bengals- Andy Dalton. Marvin Lewis. That's about it.
9. Chargers- Can Rivers finally make it to the Super Bowl.
10. Eagles- like the team and the coach. Hate the fans.
11. New England- Unlike many, I don't hate the Pats and Tom Brady is one of the all-time great QBs; but, enough Boston sports already!!!
12. Packers- F the Green Bay Packers!
2. Carolina Panthers- Ron Rivera. At one point early in the season, he was reportedly in danger of being fired. Now he has a chance to make the Super Bowl.
3. San Fran- Jim Harbaugh, please beat the Packers.
4. Seatlle- If Pete Carroll wasn't such a prick, would have them higher.
5. Colts- Andrew Luck
6. Saints- Wish this team played better on the road.
7. Chiefs- Nice turnaround for Andy Reid
8. Bengals- Andy Dalton. Marvin Lewis. That's about it.
9. Chargers- Can Rivers finally make it to the Super Bowl.
10. Eagles- like the team and the coach. Hate the fans.
11. New England- Unlike many, I don't hate the Pats and Tom Brady is one of the all-time great QBs; but, enough Boston sports already!!!
12. Packers- F the Green Bay Packers!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Thursday, October 03, 2013
Basesball Playoffs- Eight is Enough
1. Pittsburgh- Another ex-White Sox, Jason Grilli.
2. LA Dodgers- Juan Uribe.
4. Oakland A's- Bartolo Colon!! Big Boy!
5. Atlanta Braves- Freddy Garcia!!!
7. St. Louis Cardinals- A little more likable without LaRussa.
8.Detroit Tigers- I got nothing good to say about any Detroit sports team.
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
And Then There Were Nine...
1. Pittsburgh- Morneau and Liriano with a weird feeling this morning. A Playoff Win!!
2. LA Dodgers- Time to add to the Legend of Juan Uribe!
3. Boston Red Sox- Bulldog and Matty Ice
4. Oakland A's- Bartolo Colon!! Big Boy!
5. Atlanta Braves- Kate Upton. Okay!
7. St. Louis Cardinals- Whatever!
8. Cleveland Indians- Nick Swisher get off my TV!
9. Detroit Tigers- Please, no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Ranking MLB Playoff Teams Per Rooting Interest
1. Pittsburgh- "We are family..."
2. LA Dodgers- Juan Uribe! Juan Uribe!
3. Boston Red Sox- A ring for Jake Peavy and Matt Thornton
4. Oakland A's- Cool unis
5. Atlanta Braves- the South!
6. Tampa Bay- I guess Crain would get a ring on the DL.
7. Cincinnati- Dusty's success still upsets Cubs fans.
8. St. Louis Cardinals- Nothing against them, but enough already.
9. Cleveland Indians- If it wasn't for Nick Swisher, the Tribe would be higher.
10. Detroit Tigers- the sooner they are eliminated the better.
Really, anyone but Nick Swisher or the Tigers will be okay with me.
2. LA Dodgers- Juan Uribe! Juan Uribe!
3. Boston Red Sox- A ring for Jake Peavy and Matt Thornton
4. Oakland A's- Cool unis
5. Atlanta Braves- the South!
7. Cincinnati- Dusty's success still upsets Cubs fans.
8. St. Louis Cardinals- Nothing against them, but enough already.
9. Cleveland Indians- If it wasn't for Nick Swisher, the Tribe would be higher.
10. Detroit Tigers- the sooner they are eliminated the better.
Really, anyone but Nick Swisher or the Tigers will be okay with me.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
NFL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS AFTER THREE WEEKS!
Denver Broncos 35 Kansas City Chiefs 24
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP
Seattle Seahawks 31 New Orleans Saints 28
SUPER BOWL:
Denver Broncos 31 Seattle Seahawks 21
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Victory Monday
There were several enjoyable aspects to the Bears' Victory over the Vikings.
1. A Bears' Tight End that catches passes and even scores TDs!
2. Tim Jennings Pick-6
3. Another 4th quarter drive lead by Jay Cutler.
But if you know me, the thing that I enjoyed most about the victory:
4. Devin Hester: 249 return yards!! The Best!!!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS!!
NFL PROJECTED PLAYOFFS AFTER WEEK ONE!
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP:
DENVER BRONCOS 35
NE PATRIOTS 31
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP
SF 49ers 34
Eagles 28
Super Bowl
Broncos 33
49ers 31
Friday, September 06, 2013
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
K's Totally Useless College Football Top Twenty
1. Alabama
2. Oregon
3. Clemson
4. Florida State
5. South Carolina
6. Stanford
7. Texas A & M
8. Ohio State
9. Louisville
10. LSU
11. Florida
12. Georgia
13. Michigan
14. Wisconsin
15.Oklahoma State
16. Oklahoma
17. Texas
18.UCLA
19. Washington
20. (tie) Notre Dame
North Dakota State
2. Oregon
3. Clemson
4. Florida State
5. South Carolina
6. Stanford
7. Texas A & M
8. Ohio State
9. Louisville
10. LSU
11. Florida
12. Georgia
13. Michigan
14. Wisconsin
15.Oklahoma State
16. Oklahoma
17. Texas
18.UCLA
19. Washington
20. (tie) Notre Dame
North Dakota State
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Some Praise for White Sox Fans!
Credit to White Sox for how they received A.J. Pierzynski this week. Always a sharper group than the pseudo-hipsters at Wrigley.
— Gerry Fraley (@gfraley) August 25, 2013
Saturday, August 24, 2013
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Thursday, August 08, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Emmy Nominations
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
1. "Mad Men"
2. "Breaking Bad"
3."Homeland"
4."Game of Thrones"
5."Downton Abbey"
5,"House of Cards" -A Show that is streamed on Netflix!! Really?!
Snubs- Boardwalk Empire. The Walking Dead. Can't think of a network (CBS, ABC, NBC or Fox) show that deserves to be here. (Maybe HM will think of one) That's telling you something about Network TV.
1. "Mad Men"
2. "Breaking Bad"
3."Homeland"
4."Game of Thrones"
5."Downton Abbey"
5,"House of Cards" -A Show that is streamed on Netflix!! Really?!
Snubs- Boardwalk Empire. The Walking Dead. Can't think of a network (CBS, ABC, NBC or Fox) show that deserves to be here. (Maybe HM will think of one) That's telling you something about Network TV.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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