I assumed that war wounds and the Boardwalk were the product of special effects, but I wouldn’t have guessed that throwing a body out of a boat would need as much work.
Television
The Fighter
Has anyone seen this yet? The Mickey Ward/Arturo Gatti fights were, in my opinion, the greatest series of fights in my lifetime, and I’d never seen anything like them before or since.
Plus, I’m a big fan of both Wahlberg and Bale, and will watch anything they are in (including big brother Donnie).
Which reminds me. I am still angry at NBC for cancelling Boomtown. Assholes. I will never forgive them for that. It could have been a ten year franchise like Hill Street Blues. It was that good.
Speaking of- I always thought the Hill Street Blues was awesome:
I still get excited when I hear it because I liked that show so much. I guess I should mention St. Elsewhere, too. I identified with Dr. Mark Craig (whose role in Blind Date, another awesome underrated classic comedy, was excellent). And did you see how many actors from St. Elsewhere went on to become major stars?
/streamofconsciousness
Chuck Open Thread (and NFL, too!)
Richard Seymour was fined only 25k and not suspended for punching another player.
In the past, Harrison has been fined 75k for tackling someone during the game.
You’re a pathetic joke, Goodell.
Chuck Open Thread
If NBC pre-empts Chuck again for another Bush interview, Keith Olbermann will be the least of NBC’s problems.
Chuck Open Thread
Political commercials are making me hostile.
Hey Now!
This was one of my favorite shows when it was on, so I’m glad to see the Larry Sanders Show will finally be available on DVD.
Rip Torn was genius.
Chuck Open Thread
Big Night tonight! We meet Mutti!