In my list of top actors, Kevin Costner is somewhere near the bottom of the list, categorized with other actors I'm totally indifferent about.
Yet, I heard rave reviews for his performance in 'Mr. Brooks.'
Along with help from the masterful William Hurt, Costner carries the film, transforming a potentially awful premise for a film into a taught, supsense-filled flick.
Sure, actress Demi Moore brings absolutely nothing to the table and Dane Cook is like a third-generation clone of Mark Ruffalo.
But the supporting actors do just enough to get by, while Costner carries the whole film.
Usually a film such as 'Mr. Brooks' loses steam about 2/3 of the way through. Thanks to Costner and Hurt, the film manages to almost cross the finish line with integrity intact.
Going to see Emma Pollock in London
I'll be seeing Emma Pollock at a very special pre-record release party at The Social in London on Sept. 11!
Her very first solo album ever, 'Watch the Fireworks,' comes out on Sept. 17 on 4AD Records.
As you may know, Emma was previously in The Delagdos.
And of course, Emma Pollock is on MySpace
Here's the video for 'Adrenaline' from Emma's forthcoming record:
I'll be seeing Emma Pollock at a very special pre-record release party at The Social in London on Sept. 11!Her very first solo album ever, 'Watch the Fireworks,' comes out on Sept. 17 on 4AD Records.
As you may know, Emma was previously in The Delagdos.
And of course, Emma Pollock is on MySpace
Here's the video for 'Adrenaline' from Emma's forthcoming record:
VIDEO: Flying dogs in slow motion
I really liked this video, although the techno music was a tad bit annoying.
Not sure what it's for, not sure that it matters.
Vitalic: Birds
I really liked this video, although the techno music was a tad bit annoying.
Not sure what it's for, not sure that it matters.
Vitalic: Birds
Random Amazon.com links
I'm buying some stuff from Amazon and using their affiliate links, so I'm just pasting 'em here because I can ... and because I make a little cash back.
Garmin SD UK card
Garmin Street Pilot plug
I'm buying some stuff from Amazon and using their affiliate links, so I'm just pasting 'em here because I can ... and because I make a little cash back.
Garmin SD UK card
Garmin Street Pilot plug
McG's White Stripes iMix
Here's an iMix I made featuring the music of the White Stripes.
It features 18 of their best songs with some commentary on each. You can download tracks individually or the iMix in it's entirety.
This was created in conjunction with a White Stripes promotion for phillyBurbs.com.
Enter the White Stripes Icky Thump USB Giveaway today.
But hurry, contest ends on Sept. 7, 2007.
Here's an iMix I made featuring the music of the White Stripes.It features 18 of their best songs with some commentary on each. You can download tracks individually or the iMix in it's entirety.
This was created in conjunction with a White Stripes promotion for phillyBurbs.com.
Enter the White Stripes Icky Thump USB Giveaway today.
But hurry, contest ends on Sept. 7, 2007.
White Stripes Icky Thump USB giveaway
I'm lucky to have a job where I get to do fun stuff.I just launched a new White Stripes contest at phillyBurbs.com.
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We're giving away a pair of White Stripes Icky Thump USB flash drives.
These things sell for $200!
You have be registered at phillyburbs to enter, but that is a painless and quick process, I promise.
I also created a White Stripes iMix with some of my fave WS songs.
Enter today - you may be a lucky winner!
London: Your suggestions?
I'm going to London next month.
If you have any recommendations on fun stuff to do, drop me a line.
Mostly interested in good cheap food, record stores (vinyl), book stores, markets, museums, culture and maybe a decent band/venue to see some live music.
Drop me a line if you have any suggestions.
I'm going to London next month.
If you have any recommendations on fun stuff to do, drop me a line.
Mostly interested in good cheap food, record stores (vinyl), book stores, markets, museums, culture and maybe a decent band/venue to see some live music.
Drop me a line if you have any suggestions.
Pagans piece in Plain Dealer
John Petkovic has a retrospective on Cleveland punkers, The Pagans in the Plain Dealer today.
Well done John!
John Petkovic has a retrospective on Cleveland punkers, The Pagans in the Plain Dealer today.
Well done John!
It's official: Sinusitus, Bronchitis and Lameitis
Only 7:00 p.m. on a Friday night and I'm getting ready for bed.
Have to work early shift tomorrow (like 3:00 a.m.), so I'm having to bail on going to Mojo 13 to see Andy & Al Duvall, Tube Dutch, The Barons.
But planning on seeing the old Wilmington crew on Sunday at John and Brenda's.
I'm on a second round of antibiotics (Avelox) for sinusitus and bronchitis. The illness has been kickin my ass past two days.
Last year I took Ketek, which is pretty much off the market after several people had liver failure after taking it. Nice.
Only 7:00 p.m. on a Friday night and I'm getting ready for bed.
Have to work early shift tomorrow (like 3:00 a.m.), so I'm having to bail on going to Mojo 13 to see Andy & Al Duvall, Tube Dutch, The Barons.
But planning on seeing the old Wilmington crew on Sunday at John and Brenda's.
I'm on a second round of antibiotics (Avelox) for sinusitus and bronchitis. The illness has been kickin my ass past two days.
Last year I took Ketek, which is pretty much off the market after several people had liver failure after taking it. Nice.
Like crap
Hit Cowtown this morning and found a bunch of vinyl including 1st press of Suicidal Tendencies' debut album.
Also found Horace Silver's 'Blowing the Blues Away,' Art Blakey's 'Ugetsu,' 1st Style Council album and some more crap that'll end up on eBay.
Speaking of crap, that's what I feel like right about now.
Having residual effects from sinus infection including chest congestion. I can't stop coughing. Getting on my own nerves.
Evil Sean Landers went to see Built to Spill tonight at Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA. I had to pass as it's still not a smoke-free scene there.
Me=lame.
Hit Cowtown this morning and found a bunch of vinyl including 1st press of Suicidal Tendencies' debut album.
Also found Horace Silver's 'Blowing the Blues Away,' Art Blakey's 'Ugetsu,' 1st Style Council album and some more crap that'll end up on eBay.
Speaking of crap, that's what I feel like right about now.
Having residual effects from sinus infection including chest congestion. I can't stop coughing. Getting on my own nerves.
Evil Sean Landers went to see Built to Spill tonight at Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA. I had to pass as it's still not a smoke-free scene there.
Me=lame.
