Rented a couple movies for the first time in ages. The Tao of Steve was a bit disappointing really. Ok, but not great.
However, The Limey was brilliant! Really well done. Soderbergh directs and uses flashback, flash forward cuts really effectively, which effectively creates suspense.
Story is of a Englishman coming to LA to investigate the death of his only child, Jenny. She was involved with a music producer, who did a deal to get out of a financial jam, and has a manager who's experienced in dealing with the nasty side of life. But so's Jenny's father, a life-long robber, who's done time on more than one occaision.
The English accent and sayings ("I'm going to have a butcher's around." "What?" "Oh, butcher's hook, look around.") add to the movie's appeal.
Oh, this week I also saw An Inconvienent Truth, which is good and powerful.
July 28, 2006
July 26, 2006
Across or Down?
Saw WordPlay this week here in Winnipeg. It's cute movie about people who are obsessed with metal and metal series.
July 21, 2006
Got Milt?
Man, I just when it seemed another game was going to slip through the fingers of the Bombers (again with some questionable officiating), Kevin Glenn through a bomb to Milt Stegall, who races the rest of the way to the endzone as time runs out. The Edmonton defenders made poor attempts to stop Stegall, who now has 133 career TDs and is only a few (4?) shy of the career CFL record held by George Reed and Mike Pringle.
This was only seconds after the Esks had taken the lead off a Glenn fumble, followed up by a TD pass from Rickey Ray to Jason Tucker and a two point convert that put the Esks up 4 with 10 so sec to go. The Bombers had pretty much controlled the game, so it would have been cruel to lose, especially by a mistake at the end.
However, Glenn made up for putting the ball on the turf by connecting with Stegall.
The Bombers look strong. Glenn was a little shakey as he overthrew some receivers, and Charles Roberts did rush much, but the defense was again solid, as was Troy Westwood in kicking the ball.
Grey Cup contenders? Well, certainly more so now than I would have thought two months ago.
This was only seconds after the Esks had taken the lead off a Glenn fumble, followed up by a TD pass from Rickey Ray to Jason Tucker and a two point convert that put the Esks up 4 with 10 so sec to go. The Bombers had pretty much controlled the game, so it would have been cruel to lose, especially by a mistake at the end.
However, Glenn made up for putting the ball on the turf by connecting with Stegall.
The Bombers look strong. Glenn was a little shakey as he overthrew some receivers, and Charles Roberts did rush much, but the defense was again solid, as was Troy Westwood in kicking the ball.
Grey Cup contenders? Well, certainly more so now than I would have thought two months ago.
July 13, 2006
Eat them up. Yum!
I don't think I'd seen
this video since Steve Anthony left MuchMusic, which may have been the beginning of the end of Much for me but that's a whole other story.
It's a clasic that makes me laugh, and that I often think of.
this video since Steve Anthony left MuchMusic, which may have been the beginning of the end of Much for me but that's a whole other story.
It's a clasic that makes me laugh, and that I often think of.
July 11, 2006
Feeling motivated?
If you are feeling motivated, then a short visit to Despair.com should fix that.
It's laugh out loud funny.
It's laugh out loud funny.
July 8, 2006
Felicitations Amelie !
Congratulations to Amelie Mauresmo who won her first Wimbledon championship today. She came back from a set down, took an early service break lead in set two, lost that advantage, then got it right back, and won that set, then won the third dropping only a few points on her serve in that set.
Mauresmo had been criticised for not finishing in the big matches in the past, and for perhaps not being the most attractive woman on the tour.
But she came through today, and I certainly wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers.
Magnifique mademoiselle !
Mauresmo had been criticised for not finishing in the big matches in the past, and for perhaps not being the most attractive woman on the tour.
But she came through today, and I certainly wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers.
Magnifique mademoiselle !
July 5, 2006
Italy & France in the final
Nice to see the French get to the final. My heart was with Germany on the other side, but my head thought the Italians would get through, and they did.
I can't believe the Portugese flopping around the pitch like fish out of water! It was ridiculous! Well done to the Uruguay referee for calling a sensible match.
And he was the one that did the Italy-USA game earlier in the tournament. The Yank commentators then were saying "oh, we're not going to see this referee again." Shows what they know. These were the same guys who thought the direct red card given to a Yank in that game was the wrong call; well, that US player was suspended for 3 games by FIFA afterwards, indicating that a red card was more than deserved for that two footed tackle.
I don't know who's going to win the final. I want France to win, because I'm a France fan, and definitely not an Italian fan. Yet it will a difficult match for both sides.
I say there's a slight edge up front to Italy, as they have more strikers, an edge in midfield to France, as Zidane has been brilliant, an edge to Italy at the back and in net, as Italy is always strong at the back, and Buffon is the best keeper in the world. France was good at the back today, and Barthez was competent, aside from a muffed catch that didn't cost them. He'll have to be better on Sunday.
Should be a great game.
I can't believe the Portugese flopping around the pitch like fish out of water! It was ridiculous! Well done to the Uruguay referee for calling a sensible match.
And he was the one that did the Italy-USA game earlier in the tournament. The Yank commentators then were saying "oh, we're not going to see this referee again." Shows what they know. These were the same guys who thought the direct red card given to a Yank in that game was the wrong call; well, that US player was suspended for 3 games by FIFA afterwards, indicating that a red card was more than deserved for that two footed tackle.
I don't know who's going to win the final. I want France to win, because I'm a France fan, and definitely not an Italian fan. Yet it will a difficult match for both sides.
I say there's a slight edge up front to Italy, as they have more strikers, an edge in midfield to France, as Zidane has been brilliant, an edge to Italy at the back and in net, as Italy is always strong at the back, and Buffon is the best keeper in the world. France was good at the back today, and Barthez was competent, aside from a muffed catch that didn't cost them. He'll have to be better on Sunday.
Should be a great game.
July 4, 2006
Playing 18
I've played two rounds of 18 this week. One at The Meadows, a pretty open course just north of the city, and at River Oaks, south of city in a partly wooded area along the LaSalle river.
Jeff and I golfed River Oaks last year, and I think I was 123 then. But this week I was 107 at River Oaks and 109 at The Meadows.
This confirms my golf game is improving as I play more, although I'm don't know that I'll ever be that serious about it. Pretty sure I can break a 100 soon though, which would be cool.
Jeff and I golfed River Oaks last year, and I think I was 123 then. But this week I was 107 at River Oaks and 109 at The Meadows.
This confirms my golf game is improving as I play more, although I'm don't know that I'll ever be that serious about it. Pretty sure I can break a 100 soon though, which would be cool.
July 2, 2006
The Blue et Les Bleus
Great day for a couple of my football clubs yesterday. The Blue Bombers crushed the Eskimos 46-10. The Esks moved the ball through the air, but stumbled when they got close to scoring. On the ground they were abysmal; Troy Davis had 8 carries for 11 yards. Before the game I told Warren and Corey that the Esks weren't going to get 20 points, and they didn't. Ha!
The Blue offense, which had been a concern, scored almost at will. Glenn had 3 TDs passes, Roberts ran for 1 (and 95 yards overall), and then the backup QB Quinn came in and also moved the ball, throwing another TD to Stegall.
Earlier, Zinedane Zidane was just outstanding in France's 1-0 win over Brazil. They really dominated the match, and should really have won by more, although Brazil battled to the end and had a couple of chances to tie it up. I thought France could beat Brazil, and they did. Ha!
Of course, I also told a friend that Argentina was going to win it all, which ain't gonna happen. But I said the other finalist would be France.
Bring on the semis!
The Blue offense, which had been a concern, scored almost at will. Glenn had 3 TDs passes, Roberts ran for 1 (and 95 yards overall), and then the backup QB Quinn came in and also moved the ball, throwing another TD to Stegall.
Earlier, Zinedane Zidane was just outstanding in France's 1-0 win over Brazil. They really dominated the match, and should really have won by more, although Brazil battled to the end and had a couple of chances to tie it up. I thought France could beat Brazil, and they did. Ha!
Of course, I also told a friend that Argentina was going to win it all, which ain't gonna happen. But I said the other finalist would be France.
Bring on the semis!
July 1, 2006
Oh England!
And sadly England crash out of the World Cup via penalty kicks once again. I think England was the better side, esp. as they played about an hour with 10 men and still had a good run of play.
Nice that Owen Hargreaves showed why Erikson wanted him to play for England, rather than Canada, Wales or Germany. Too bad that Beckham got hurt and couldn't finish the match and be on for the pks. He would have done better than Gerrard or Lampard, who was especially disappointing this World Cup.
I knew it was a bad sign when all four of the TSN/Sportsnet guys chose England to win.
Nice that Owen Hargreaves showed why Erikson wanted him to play for England, rather than Canada, Wales or Germany. Too bad that Beckham got hurt and couldn't finish the match and be on for the pks. He would have done better than Gerrard or Lampard, who was especially disappointing this World Cup.
I knew it was a bad sign when all four of the TSN/Sportsnet guys chose England to win.
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