I've been home all month and I came up tonight to get the rest of my shit to find nick's latest gas bill surprise. If I'm reading this correctly... for downstairs alone we owe $400 for the period of 4/20/06 to 05/18/06 and then (which makes absolutely no sense) from 5/19/06 to 6/16/06 we owe $372 (once again for downstairs alone). This makes no sense since the thermastat has been turned all the way down since april. I plan on giving NYSEG a call on monday to see what the hell is going on, bry mentioned something about anybody checking online... so that might help too.
I'm sure if we don't pay these bills Nick will def. just take it out on all of our security deposits since the gas is under his name so we should really try to get to the bottom of this.
By the way... After changing their name last summer "Wingz" has now done the unthinkable and CHANGED THEIR CHICKEN WING RECIPE. I'm sorry to say but the new wingz taste like the mung of a dead pregnant walrus (ie not bad but not nearly as good as the original.) I actually called and asked if I got a bad batch and they told me of their new chicken and wing sauce ingredients. It's all going to hell around here, at least we got out when we did.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Bills
Hey guys... mark and i were just talking about the electric bills... did any of u pay online, if so and u still have the account can u check it out and see what it says because i canceled before we left and they said they were gonna mail me the final bill but i never got it... we really need to get this sorted away quickly... J did u get your final bill yet.
Also Dre what is the deal with the person that is renting from you, how are u working out bills
Also Dre what is the deal with the person that is renting from you, how are u working out bills
I love the Mercury girl
Hey people,
Terrible Terrible game this morning. I think Bruce Arena is a joke and that the U.S. has improved its soccer talent to a world class level--they should do the same with their manager. Did anyone see the one goal we did get today? It was pretty sick.
Work is treating me really really well. I am barely making enough money to buy dre another kuma's charmer and I'm working way over time; the perks are pretty good. Last night they had some extra front row seats on the third base line and I was happy to enjoy them.
I miss 613.
Terrible Terrible game this morning. I think Bruce Arena is a joke and that the U.S. has improved its soccer talent to a world class level--they should do the same with their manager. Did anyone see the one goal we did get today? It was pretty sick.
Work is treating me really really well. I am barely making enough money to buy dre another kuma's charmer and I'm working way over time; the perks are pretty good. Last night they had some extra front row seats on the third base line and I was happy to enjoy them.
I miss 613.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
I want a new Mercury Milan
I am note a joker like chris. Here is the pic that we have all lusted for.
I saw J-Money at the Sox game last night. Pretty Sweet. My sox gig is turning out to be amazing. Lots and lots of work but I am hoping its going to lead to something. And to think, my ocld major might....have....maybe....meant.... something?
Just kidding.
Cheers, to the official beer of 613....Sam Adams
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Yo
Hey everybody, hope all of you are doing well and are takig it easy this summer before rushing off into the real world. I know this won't apply to most of you but I am having a grad party on July the 1st. I know most of you will not be able to make it due to geography and such, but of course anyone who sees this blog is invited. If anyone is interested let me know and I will pass alone details.
I was also wondering if anyone has grad pics that they could send me. I was thinking if anyone has them to send them to the 613 gmail acount that way we call all get out hands on them.
Not too much is going on with me. I am taking it easy this summer. I started training for triathlon with a buddy of mine but then realized I will be in Rochester during the race.
Hope to see all of you soon (613ers as well as non).... except Mark, since I will be living with him.
I was also wondering if anyone has grad pics that they could send me. I was thinking if anyone has them to send them to the 613 gmail acount that way we call all get out hands on them.
Not too much is going on with me. I am taking it easy this summer. I started training for triathlon with a buddy of mine but then realized I will be in Rochester during the race.
Hope to see all of you soon (613ers as well as non).... except Mark, since I will be living with him.
Pic Request
Does anyone have a good digital pic of either the graduation cake or us around the cake? The ones I have are hard copy and I need a digital one. If you can email it to me that would be great.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Monday, June 19, 2006
The Mercury Girl
So, I'm reading the Television section of the Daily News this morning while eating my Rice Crispies and who do I find an article on? Our beloved Mercury Girl.
Turns out her name is Jill Wagner, she is 27, she is from North Carolina and still has the Southern twang.
Also exciting is that apparently, although she is not the cover girl, which is an honor bestowed upon Sam's lusted after Tera Patrick, she is featured in this months FHM magazine. So pick up a copy or just flip through the pages in your local CVS or Wallgreens magazine aisle to see our girl "in a series of dimly lit shots in black lingerie"
Finally, looks like Ms Wagner is moving up from simply being our Mercury Girl and has a new gig on Spike TV"s "Blade" series as the vampire huntress Krista Starr (premiers June 28)
Turns out her name is Jill Wagner, she is 27, she is from North Carolina and still has the Southern twang.
Also exciting is that apparently, although she is not the cover girl, which is an honor bestowed upon Sam's lusted after Tera Patrick, she is featured in this months FHM magazine. So pick up a copy or just flip through the pages in your local CVS or Wallgreens magazine aisle to see our girl "in a series of dimly lit shots in black lingerie"
Finally, looks like Ms Wagner is moving up from simply being our Mercury Girl and has a new gig on Spike TV"s "Blade" series as the vampire huntress Krista Starr (premiers June 28)
Saturday, June 17, 2006
I'm Drunk
Just seeing how everyone is doing. I will finish my ohter entry tomorrow, but right now I'm hammered. My favorite Lasting Miledge fact was about the Belmont, I thought it was great: he's no Chuck Norris, but it's all good.
Went out to the only good bar in Fulton tonight (Chubby's) and the place was beat, but the only good thing about it was that we knoew the bar tender so she hooked us up weith free drhikos all night long so we got hammered. As 1'o clock came around I was hammering drinks thinking that the bar closed at 1; coming from IC everyone knows what I'm taling about. In Cuse the bars close at 2 so the night life goes on a little later than were use to, but it's no differnence. After Chubby's I went to my neighbor's house and had a few more dirnks. He had drawers filled in his fridge with Busch Light and he told me to take as many as I wanted to and you better bet your ass that my mini fridge in my room is filled because nothing is better than an ice cold Busch Light. I probably packed 8 beers in my pocket and I wans't wearing the spy jocket, but it's all good.
It was a fun night, I hope everyone is doing well. Miss you all
I',m off to bed. Peace Up A Town Down
Went out to the only good bar in Fulton tonight (Chubby's) and the place was beat, but the only good thing about it was that we knoew the bar tender so she hooked us up weith free drhikos all night long so we got hammered. As 1'o clock came around I was hammering drinks thinking that the bar closed at 1; coming from IC everyone knows what I'm taling about. In Cuse the bars close at 2 so the night life goes on a little later than were use to, but it's no differnence. After Chubby's I went to my neighbor's house and had a few more dirnks. He had drawers filled in his fridge with Busch Light and he told me to take as many as I wanted to and you better bet your ass that my mini fridge in my room is filled because nothing is better than an ice cold Busch Light. I probably packed 8 beers in my pocket and I wans't wearing the spy jocket, but it's all good.
It was a fun night, I hope everyone is doing well. Miss you all
I',m off to bed. Peace Up A Town Down
Friday, June 16, 2006
Lastings Milledge Facts
I know these lists are like totally last February... but I thought a few of these were funny
http://milledgefacts.blogspot.com/
Some Highlights....
3. Keith Hernandez thinks a girl’s place is in the dugout as long as they're on the arm of Lastings Milledge.
39. Lastings Milledge is actually the messiah. He will reveal himself in 2021 after he wins the Mets fifteen World Series titles.
45. There is a new favorite to win the Belmont Stakes, Lastings Milledge.
64. Lastings Milledge laughed at the end of "The Notebook."
65. When Lastings Milledge hits a home run, he's disappointed that his at bat is over.
http://milledgefacts.blogspot.com/
Some Highlights....
3. Keith Hernandez thinks a girl’s place is in the dugout as long as they're on the arm of Lastings Milledge.
39. Lastings Milledge is actually the messiah. He will reveal himself in 2021 after he wins the Mets fifteen World Series titles.
45. There is a new favorite to win the Belmont Stakes, Lastings Milledge.
64. Lastings Milledge laughed at the end of "The Notebook."
65. When Lastings Milledge hits a home run, he's disappointed that his at bat is over.
613 and more
I'm back to finish the rest of the entry.
What's happening everyone? How's the summer treating all of you?
I have really posted a blog in quite some time so I figured it's about that time.
I hope everyone had a lovely 613 Holiday, let me give you the run down of my day. I started the day off right with a nice cup of coffee, no surprise there something I would do quite frequently in Ithaca too, and then I watch back to back episdoes of Family Feud from noon to 1. Although I prefer the game over the show. After the Feud was over I accessed the Vivid Website via the 613 password (not really, but I figured people who get a laugh out of it, atleast sam anyways). Went down to the kitchen and cooked me up some nice reuben sandwhiches (one of my favorite meals to make) to enjoy the soccer game between Brazil and Croatia. Then I went to the movies with my family and checked out X-3 for the second time. My little brothers were dying to see that movie after I watched the 1st and 2nd one with them so I promised I would take them to the new one. After the movies I went over to Pollock's house (he's my buddy that went to Cornell) to check out Rescue Me. It's a pretty damn good show and everyone should check it out it possible. That was pretty much my 6-13 Holiday. I also drank a beer during Rescue Me as a celebration for the holiday.
I went to the Mets/Phillies game last Thursday. The game was in Philadelphia and me and a few of my buddies decided to take a little road trip. The game was at 1 o'clock and we left Fulton at 5:30 in the morning, it was pretty rough getting up, but after 5:45 a joint was being passed around in the car so nothing like a wake and bake to cure the hangover (I really didn't have a hangover I just wanted to quote The OC). We did make one crucial mistake though, we forgot that to buy beer in PA it had to be purchased at a distributing center and not at your local CVS, fucking PA they suck. So we were left with no beer and plenty of food while tailgaiting, we were hoping for some Mets fans to spare us a few brews, but they didn't, fucking Mets fans they suck. It was a good game, the Mets started off the top of the 1st with 4 runs, but after that they slowed down and the Phillies were eventually down 1, but they never took the lead and and the Mets ended up winning 5-4. There was a 1/2 hour rain delay, but since our seats were so high up we were covered by the over hang and while everyone else was getting drenched we were just chilling in our seats drinking beers, it was great. We had some pretty roudy Mets fans in front of us and this one kid tried to start every possible Mets chant. No lie, everytime Reyes was up to bat he would scream "Jose, Jose, Jose, Jose, you get the point" like what the Brazilians do with olay. After the game we did some more tailgaiting, with no beer, but we witnessed a couple of arguments take place between some Mets and Phillies fans, I was hoping some fist would be thrown, but it never happened.
Since I spent a little down in Philly I heard a little gossip around town. Apparently, Geno's, the flashy cheesesteak joint that is across the street from Pats put up a sign that said we will not serve customers who do not speak english. Now the gov't is after them for discrimination and all that jazz. Here is a link to the story Cheesesteaks.
-Just to get the facts straight. Rand is not a fan of Geno's and always take people to Pats to enjoy a delicious philly cheesesteak.
I know some people are already go to Kim's place for the 4th of July, but for those of you who don't know about it you are more than welcome to come and celebrate with us. I believe that Tony, Bry, Chris and I will be there. Also Bry's grad party is on the 1st so if you go to that then you can go to Kim's as well. Just an idea that I'm tossing out there, feel free to send it right back. Also Dana, Kim and I will be in Boston from July 6-9 if anyone wants to join for the good times that lie ahead.
Okay I think I'm done writing for now. I haven't written anything this long since I was a sophomore in college and since it's so long I'm not gonna go back and revise it so if you see a mistake deal with it or make a comment and I shall get back to ya.
Great work on the 613 facts Tina and I loved the video you posted.
Take care all, and I'm willing to take bets that Dallas wins the NBA Finals.
peace up, atown down,
-Lim
What's happening everyone? How's the summer treating all of you?
I have really posted a blog in quite some time so I figured it's about that time.
I hope everyone had a lovely 613 Holiday, let me give you the run down of my day. I started the day off right with a nice cup of coffee, no surprise there something I would do quite frequently in Ithaca too, and then I watch back to back episdoes of Family Feud from noon to 1. Although I prefer the game over the show. After the Feud was over I accessed the Vivid Website via the 613 password (not really, but I figured people who get a laugh out of it, atleast sam anyways). Went down to the kitchen and cooked me up some nice reuben sandwhiches (one of my favorite meals to make) to enjoy the soccer game between Brazil and Croatia. Then I went to the movies with my family and checked out X-3 for the second time. My little brothers were dying to see that movie after I watched the 1st and 2nd one with them so I promised I would take them to the new one. After the movies I went over to Pollock's house (he's my buddy that went to Cornell) to check out Rescue Me. It's a pretty damn good show and everyone should check it out it possible. That was pretty much my 6-13 Holiday. I also drank a beer during Rescue Me as a celebration for the holiday.
I went to the Mets/Phillies game last Thursday. The game was in Philadelphia and me and a few of my buddies decided to take a little road trip. The game was at 1 o'clock and we left Fulton at 5:30 in the morning, it was pretty rough getting up, but after 5:45 a joint was being passed around in the car so nothing like a wake and bake to cure the hangover (I really didn't have a hangover I just wanted to quote The OC). We did make one crucial mistake though, we forgot that to buy beer in PA it had to be purchased at a distributing center and not at your local CVS, fucking PA they suck. So we were left with no beer and plenty of food while tailgaiting, we were hoping for some Mets fans to spare us a few brews, but they didn't, fucking Mets fans they suck. It was a good game, the Mets started off the top of the 1st with 4 runs, but after that they slowed down and the Phillies were eventually down 1, but they never took the lead and and the Mets ended up winning 5-4. There was a 1/2 hour rain delay, but since our seats were so high up we were covered by the over hang and while everyone else was getting drenched we were just chilling in our seats drinking beers, it was great. We had some pretty roudy Mets fans in front of us and this one kid tried to start every possible Mets chant. No lie, everytime Reyes was up to bat he would scream "Jose, Jose, Jose, Jose, you get the point" like what the Brazilians do with olay. After the game we did some more tailgaiting, with no beer, but we witnessed a couple of arguments take place between some Mets and Phillies fans, I was hoping some fist would be thrown, but it never happened.
Since I spent a little down in Philly I heard a little gossip around town. Apparently, Geno's, the flashy cheesesteak joint that is across the street from Pats put up a sign that said we will not serve customers who do not speak english. Now the gov't is after them for discrimination and all that jazz. Here is a link to the story Cheesesteaks.
-Just to get the facts straight. Rand is not a fan of Geno's and always take people to Pats to enjoy a delicious philly cheesesteak.
I know some people are already go to Kim's place for the 4th of July, but for those of you who don't know about it you are more than welcome to come and celebrate with us. I believe that Tony, Bry, Chris and I will be there. Also Bry's grad party is on the 1st so if you go to that then you can go to Kim's as well. Just an idea that I'm tossing out there, feel free to send it right back. Also Dana, Kim and I will be in Boston from July 6-9 if anyone wants to join for the good times that lie ahead.
Okay I think I'm done writing for now. I haven't written anything this long since I was a sophomore in college and since it's so long I'm not gonna go back and revise it so if you see a mistake deal with it or make a comment and I shall get back to ya.
Great work on the 613 facts Tina and I loved the video you posted.
Take care all, and I'm willing to take bets that Dallas wins the NBA Finals.
peace up, atown down,
-Lim
RSVP anyone?
hello everyone and happy belated 613 day!
if you have gotten the invitation to the engagement party, please email me and let me know if you're going to attend. i want to get a head count so i can start planning the menu, etc. i know i said to tell me by june 26, which is still a week away, but if you know now wether or not you can come, please tell me!
lovelovelove
zoe
if you have gotten the invitation to the engagement party, please email me and let me know if you're going to attend. i want to get a head count so i can start planning the menu, etc. i know i said to tell me by june 26, which is still a week away, but if you know now wether or not you can come, please tell me!
lovelovelove
zoe
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
613 Observed
Sadly, when living in the vacuum of nothingness as I have been these past few weeks, the days let alone the dates hardly ever cross my mind. Unfortunately, this considered, I failed to realize what today is and failed to make arrangements to celebrate it properly last night because tonight I am going into the city to see a show and therefore cannot properly celebrate tonight. As a result of this, tomorrow I plan to dedicate every minute, every morsel of food eaten, every beverage drinkin (or drunk...not sure) to 613. I will do nothing tomorrow without it having some connection top 613.
It is kinda weird though because yesterday I was lying around thinking to myself how badly I wanted to get plastered (something that does not happen here and i have yet to really yearn for). But I guess I should have listened to my natural instincts.
Hope everyone's 613 is going/went well.
Here's to Santa.
(and that whole who you want to visit least pole is kinda null in void because yesterday I went to Borders for an interview and within 2min it was over because I cant train during the day because of my camp job. Here I get an interview at Borders, and i dont even get a fair chance. What bullcrap. So, out of spite, im not even gonna be in a Borders that much this summer (or realisticlly the next 2 weeks). And there isnt even one in my town, Stratford, its two towns over)
It is kinda weird though because yesterday I was lying around thinking to myself how badly I wanted to get plastered (something that does not happen here and i have yet to really yearn for). But I guess I should have listened to my natural instincts.
Hope everyone's 613 is going/went well.
Here's to Santa.
(and that whole who you want to visit least pole is kinda null in void because yesterday I went to Borders for an interview and within 2min it was over because I cant train during the day because of my camp job. Here I get an interview at Borders, and i dont even get a fair chance. What bullcrap. So, out of spite, im not even gonna be in a Borders that much this summer (or realisticlly the next 2 weeks). And there isnt even one in my town, Stratford, its two towns over)
Happy 613!
Hey all!
In light of the long-awaited 613 day, I teamed up with google (I love saying that) and did a search of all things 613. We all know how important the numbers 613 became to us (and cuddy from house), but I wanted to see its effect on the rest of the world.
Soooo here are just a few of the things it gave me:
In light of the long-awaited 613 day, I teamed up with google (I love saying that) and did a search of all things 613. We all know how important the numbers 613 became to us (and cuddy from house), but I wanted to see its effect on the rest of the world.
Soooo here are just a few of the things it gave me:
Interested to see other things 613? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/613
But here are just a few key things:
613 prime number, centered square number. In Judaism there are 613 mitzvot. The number 613 hangs from the rafters at Madison Square Garden in honor of legendary New York Knicks coach Red Holzman's 613 victories.
See also: Area code 613, the year AD 613
Finally, I wanted more than anything to find the guy that played 613 on house, alas I could not. I found an interview with Cuddy about why she wants to have a baby, and how she felt about letting house see her bootie, but nothing about mr. 613.
Instead, I found an even funnier clip that I just had to share, one that I sadly relate to dating you-know-who. Hopefully you will all enjoy this as much as I did.
HAPPY 613 DAY!
(http://youtube.com/watch?v=c5PgloJv41E&search=house%2C%20fox) there is the url incase the link doesnt work
Monday, June 12, 2006
Movie Review
"The Break Up" --- I liked it. Is anyone surprised?
Vaughn played Vaughn, he didn't get low and boring like in Dodgeball. I got an out-of-focus view of Jennifer Anniston's ass (unless that was a body-double). Favreau did a lot with a little (to be discussed later). All in all, I enjoyed the ride through a slippery, sometimes abruptly tone-switching, romantic comedy.
(I'll try not to give away any spoilers... this isn't like "Goodfellas" or "Scarface," this movie is destined to be a classic, and so hopefully I won't ruin the ending for anyone like I did with those other two films)
How about those references to previous Vaughn films, huh? I caught three. The first two were obvious, but I'm not sure how many of you caught the last one...
1: "Get all hopped up and make some bad decisions." A pretty clear allusion to Wedding Crashers.
2: "What are you going to get in trouble for? Being awesome?" This line is spoken by the actor who plays Vaughn's brother. It is the same line Vaughn delivered in a deleted scene from Old School in which he told Luke Wilson, "Statutory rape is like the jaywalking of sex crimes. What are you going to get in trouble for? Being awesome?"
3. "I don't know, I'm not Columbo." Favreau says this while tending bar. For those of you unfamiliar with Vaughn's pre-Old School work, he and Favreau starred in Made with Peter Falk (the actor who played Columbo). In the film, Falk was their boss.
Not necessarily a reference, but certainly something worth noting: This was Vernon Vaughn's third film. He has played small roles opposite his son in "Swingers" (as the high-roller at the $100 minimum black-jack table), "Made" (as the high school football coach), and "The Break Up" (as Jennifer Anniston's father). His characters have never seemed quite fond of his real-life son.
Did anyone catch the "Arrested Development" reference made by Jason Bateman? He played a realitor. Early on in the film he said that he was in a hurry. He had to show a house and it would take some time to pick up the cookie-scented spray (a la the episode of AD in which Ed Helms plays a realitor who sprays cookie scent around the houses he shows).
Onto Favreau... Jon was great in his role as Vaughn's heartily-fed, barkeep buddy. He turned in one of the greatest "seemingly bonehead friend causes the lead character to re-examine himself and his actions" performances in years. Almost under his breath, Favreau matter of factly declares "It's her fault. She should've expected it." He then proceeds to give Vaughn a dressing-down that no own has ever bothered to give him, or maybe he just never bothered to listen. It doesn't rank as high as Ben Affleck's "Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. But in twenty years, if you're still living here, coming over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still working construction, I'll fuckin' kill you" speech in "Good Will Hunting." But it's head and shoulders above a recently-made-sterile Cheddar Bob's speech in "8 Mile." I'm not sure if River Phoenix's words of encouragment in "Stand By Me" fall in to this category.
The film has plenty of hilarious moments, lines, and characters. John Michael Higgins, you may know him from Best In Show and Arrested Development, is great as Anniston's brother.
While at times, Vaughn might seem a little too oblivious to his lover's distress, and Anniston might come off as a bit too tolerable of her boyfriend's juvenile antics and disinterest, the relationship and the characters seem a lot more closely drawn to real-life people and relationships than we are used to seeing in romantic comedies. In some scenes, just like in life, the humor clashes with the drama and you find your laughter halted by the look on a geniunely fed-up Jennifer Anniston's face. Certain aspects of the film might not sit well with summer movie-goers, looking for the boy meets girl, goofy fights ensue, and then all is forgiven formula.
So for those of you Vaughn and Favreau fans, I would recommend the movie. If you're looking for a traditional, neatly packaged romantic comedy, you might want to pass on this one and just wait it out ("You, Me, and Dupree" seems to be getting some buzz).
Personal Movie News:
I begin work as the post production assistant on "Night at the Museum" this Friday. I stopped in to the Fox Lot today to meet with everybody I used to work with. The girl who hooked me up with the job has known the editor and assistant editor for years, and she says that they're a lot of fun and they really like to bust balls. The temporary post production assistant that they've had for the past month was named "Scout" because on his resume he said he was an Eagle Scout. I was told to expect a nickname. They also told her, while I was sitting in her office, that while being hazed at a fraternity in college, I would at least get to be drunk. I gotta be sober for this one. She says I'll fit in nicely, and I believe her because in addition to editing "Rocky IV," Don Zimmerman was also the film editor on "Cobra" and "Over the Top." He still wears the golden glove chain that Stallone gave him... god I hope he introduces me. I'll keep you posted
Vaughn played Vaughn, he didn't get low and boring like in Dodgeball. I got an out-of-focus view of Jennifer Anniston's ass (unless that was a body-double). Favreau did a lot with a little (to be discussed later). All in all, I enjoyed the ride through a slippery, sometimes abruptly tone-switching, romantic comedy.
(I'll try not to give away any spoilers... this isn't like "Goodfellas" or "Scarface," this movie is destined to be a classic, and so hopefully I won't ruin the ending for anyone like I did with those other two films)
How about those references to previous Vaughn films, huh? I caught three. The first two were obvious, but I'm not sure how many of you caught the last one...
1: "Get all hopped up and make some bad decisions." A pretty clear allusion to Wedding Crashers.
2: "What are you going to get in trouble for? Being awesome?" This line is spoken by the actor who plays Vaughn's brother. It is the same line Vaughn delivered in a deleted scene from Old School in which he told Luke Wilson, "Statutory rape is like the jaywalking of sex crimes. What are you going to get in trouble for? Being awesome?"
3. "I don't know, I'm not Columbo." Favreau says this while tending bar. For those of you unfamiliar with Vaughn's pre-Old School work, he and Favreau starred in Made with Peter Falk (the actor who played Columbo). In the film, Falk was their boss.
Not necessarily a reference, but certainly something worth noting: This was Vernon Vaughn's third film. He has played small roles opposite his son in "Swingers" (as the high-roller at the $100 minimum black-jack table), "Made" (as the high school football coach), and "The Break Up" (as Jennifer Anniston's father). His characters have never seemed quite fond of his real-life son.
Did anyone catch the "Arrested Development" reference made by Jason Bateman? He played a realitor. Early on in the film he said that he was in a hurry. He had to show a house and it would take some time to pick up the cookie-scented spray (a la the episode of AD in which Ed Helms plays a realitor who sprays cookie scent around the houses he shows).
Onto Favreau... Jon was great in his role as Vaughn's heartily-fed, barkeep buddy. He turned in one of the greatest "seemingly bonehead friend causes the lead character to re-examine himself and his actions" performances in years. Almost under his breath, Favreau matter of factly declares "It's her fault. She should've expected it." He then proceeds to give Vaughn a dressing-down that no own has ever bothered to give him, or maybe he just never bothered to listen. It doesn't rank as high as Ben Affleck's "Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. But in twenty years, if you're still living here, coming over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still working construction, I'll fuckin' kill you" speech in "Good Will Hunting." But it's head and shoulders above a recently-made-sterile Cheddar Bob's speech in "8 Mile." I'm not sure if River Phoenix's words of encouragment in "Stand By Me" fall in to this category.
The film has plenty of hilarious moments, lines, and characters. John Michael Higgins, you may know him from Best In Show and Arrested Development, is great as Anniston's brother.
While at times, Vaughn might seem a little too oblivious to his lover's distress, and Anniston might come off as a bit too tolerable of her boyfriend's juvenile antics and disinterest, the relationship and the characters seem a lot more closely drawn to real-life people and relationships than we are used to seeing in romantic comedies. In some scenes, just like in life, the humor clashes with the drama and you find your laughter halted by the look on a geniunely fed-up Jennifer Anniston's face. Certain aspects of the film might not sit well with summer movie-goers, looking for the boy meets girl, goofy fights ensue, and then all is forgiven formula.
So for those of you Vaughn and Favreau fans, I would recommend the movie. If you're looking for a traditional, neatly packaged romantic comedy, you might want to pass on this one and just wait it out ("You, Me, and Dupree" seems to be getting some buzz).
Personal Movie News:
I begin work as the post production assistant on "Night at the Museum" this Friday. I stopped in to the Fox Lot today to meet with everybody I used to work with. The girl who hooked me up with the job has known the editor and assistant editor for years, and she says that they're a lot of fun and they really like to bust balls. The temporary post production assistant that they've had for the past month was named "Scout" because on his resume he said he was an Eagle Scout. I was told to expect a nickname. They also told her, while I was sitting in her office, that while being hazed at a fraternity in college, I would at least get to be drunk. I gotta be sober for this one. She says I'll fit in nicely, and I believe her because in addition to editing "Rocky IV," Don Zimmerman was also the film editor on "Cobra" and "Over the Top." He still wears the golden glove chain that Stallone gave him... god I hope he introduces me. I'll keep you posted
The Most Hap, Happiest Time of the Year
Tonight is 613 Eve. My hands are shaking. I can't wait to see what Sickle Santa is going to leave for me under the Miller High Life bottle I've set up and decorated beneath the passenger seat in my car... I hope it's spare change, but I'll understand if it's mold.
I don't begin work until Friday, and so I should be using these next three days off to get my finances in order, my laundry washed, and all other personal affairs sorted out... but tomorrow's a holiday so all that can wait. Here is how I plan to celebrate: In the early afternoon, I will rush over to a nearby Blockbuster in Sherman Oaks and rent a copy of "The Banger Sisters." Upon my return, I will drink to College Power Hour and then pop in a little Susan and Goldie (it's important that I'm drunk before I see that movie. I got a feeling, just like Scooby Doo, it's funnier with beer). I will then consume my traditional 613 Tuesday night meal, Terriyaki Chicken with Kraft Mac and Cheese, as I hunker down for 2 straight hours of "House" on Fox. What does everybody else have planned?
News and Notes:
Congratulations Dre. The job sounds sweet.
I'm down for the "Who's got Santa?" game, although I'm not sure how I'll be able to get him out to the West Coast. Maybe I'll pay to have him shipped or something... Speaking of non-breathing 613 residents, Shark and Petri are doing well at my parents' home in Philadelphia. I plan on getting a new mascot/pet for our place in LA, but I'm still unsure as to what I might pick up. Let me know if you have any cool ideas.
Did Sam really spell Bry's name as "Bri" in the poll concerning summer visits? Was that a joke? A mistake? Or something Sam didn't even realize was wrong but then tries to pawn off as a joke (like his relationship with Lerman... or like me with the last picture in the "hook-ups" minute of CPH)? We all make mistakes... and in college, most of yours are photographed by friends who help you to never forget.
Mark is the luckiest bastard in 613. By the time we left Vegas on Spring Break he had accumulated a nice sum of prize winnings (certainly more than the rest of us, and definitely more than Limmer - who had gladly traded away to the Devil, any good luck he might experience at the casinos, in exchange for a 'Cuse victory romp through the Big East Tournament and no cover at Spearmint Rhinos). Apparently this past weekend, while vacationing in Atlantic City with Pelkey (who similar to the afformentioned Scooby Doo, is very funny to watch when she's had beer), Mark decided to play some roulette. He did not realize that there was a $15 minimum on inside bets and so when the dealer noticed this, Mark was forced to throw down some more chips. He put $4 on 29, and guess what number
hit. The next time we're in Vegas I'm going to follow Mark and do what he does... until we get to the strip clubs, and then I'm going to follow Limmer and learn how he successfully remains undetected by the bouncers and doormen (it must be the "stealth" jacket).
Everyone - keep taking tons of photos. I was thinking about putting together a "10 Years Out of College Power Hour." Same themes for minutes, but entirely new photos from our post-graduate lives.
I don't begin work until Friday, and so I should be using these next three days off to get my finances in order, my laundry washed, and all other personal affairs sorted out... but tomorrow's a holiday so all that can wait. Here is how I plan to celebrate: In the early afternoon, I will rush over to a nearby Blockbuster in Sherman Oaks and rent a copy of "The Banger Sisters." Upon my return, I will drink to College Power Hour and then pop in a little Susan and Goldie (it's important that I'm drunk before I see that movie. I got a feeling, just like Scooby Doo, it's funnier with beer). I will then consume my traditional 613 Tuesday night meal, Terriyaki Chicken with Kraft Mac and Cheese, as I hunker down for 2 straight hours of "House" on Fox. What does everybody else have planned?
News and Notes:
Congratulations Dre. The job sounds sweet.
I'm down for the "Who's got Santa?" game, although I'm not sure how I'll be able to get him out to the West Coast. Maybe I'll pay to have him shipped or something... Speaking of non-breathing 613 residents, Shark and Petri are doing well at my parents' home in Philadelphia. I plan on getting a new mascot/pet for our place in LA, but I'm still unsure as to what I might pick up. Let me know if you have any cool ideas.
Did Sam really spell Bry's name as "Bri" in the poll concerning summer visits? Was that a joke? A mistake? Or something Sam didn't even realize was wrong but then tries to pawn off as a joke (like his relationship with Lerman... or like me with the last picture in the "hook-ups" minute of CPH)? We all make mistakes... and in college, most of yours are photographed by friends who help you to never forget.
Mark is the luckiest bastard in 613. By the time we left Vegas on Spring Break he had accumulated a nice sum of prize winnings (certainly more than the rest of us, and definitely more than Limmer - who had gladly traded away to the Devil, any good luck he might experience at the casinos, in exchange for a 'Cuse victory romp through the Big East Tournament and no cover at Spearmint Rhinos). Apparently this past weekend, while vacationing in Atlantic City with Pelkey (who similar to the afformentioned Scooby Doo, is very funny to watch when she's had beer), Mark decided to play some roulette. He did not realize that there was a $15 minimum on inside bets and so when the dealer noticed this, Mark was forced to throw down some more chips. He put $4 on 29, and guess what number
hit. The next time we're in Vegas I'm going to follow Mark and do what he does... until we get to the strip clubs, and then I'm going to follow Limmer and learn how he successfully remains undetected by the bouncers and doormen (it must be the "stealth" jacket).
Everyone - keep taking tons of photos. I was thinking about putting together a "10 Years Out of College Power Hour." Same themes for minutes, but entirely new photos from our post-graduate lives.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
The Votes are in: No one wants to visit Chris!!!
| Selection | ||
| Jared in RI |  7% | 1 |
| Dre, and Zoe in Boston | 7% | 1 |
| Sam at Fenway | 21% | 3 |
| Chris at the Borders in Stratford | 29% | 4 |
| Mark and Pelky in Ithaca | 7% | 1 |
| Bri, Tony, and Tina on Long Island | 7% | 1 |
| Limmer and Dinosaur BBQ in Cuse | 7% | 1 |
| Rand on Venice Beach | 14% | 2 |
 | | |
| 14 votes total | ||
ICFH Blog????
The girl I dated in college named Tina started her own blog last week for the Ithaca College Field Hockey Team.
Here is an excerpt from a recent post by everyone's favorite freshman....
Here is an excerpt from a recent post by everyone's favorite freshman....
I think this will be a lovely addition to our team. I would like to thank Tina Marie Capozzi for her work.Oh how I wish she would drunkenly stop into 613 just one last time....
I am still healthy, single, and disease free. The Crazy Clam is doing well; I've been making muchos dinero. Today I had an interview to work during the day at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. However, I must have been mistaken as a Brazilian do to the Shakira hair because, I was offered a job at the new Brazilian themed restaurant called the Rigino.
It's a lovely day here in the 315. I've been spending a lot of time at the beach so Ms. Sexy will be looking fly for all the young males come this fall.
I miss all of you very much and I hope that all is well. As always, great work tina!
Courtney Alida Clark
p.s. New team ring tone---- "Hips Don't Lie" Shakira!!!!
two "The Wizard" related factoids
So I was at my buddy dave's house on his laptop researching where iceman is from (turns out hes from Port Washington right here on the island, not outside of Boston as X2 suggests) and decided to stay online and putz around. Typed in "The Wizard" and I learned that not only is it coming out on DVD in august but the main girl is the lead singer of the band Rilo Kiley. Just two exciting and interesting facts that I wanted to share with everyone.
Monday, June 05, 2006
sportscenter
did anyone else see jeremy schapp's piece on racism in european soccer on Sportscenter last night/this morning? it was a good overview of the whole problem and had interviews with some major stars, but what was up with the cutaway to schapp only during his interview with the FIFA president? did you see his stupid tough-guy face?
i like the idea of a who's got santa game i'm all for that instead of throwing him away. .
also, i got a job on thursday as a researcher for www.the451group.com, i'm starting on june 19.
i like the idea of a who's got santa game i'm all for that instead of throwing him away. .
also, i got a job on thursday as a researcher for www.the451group.com, i'm starting on june 19.
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