Well fresh off the heels of running my first half-marathon less than a month ago I am pleased to announce today I conquered the Bronx as my second one. This leaves me with Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens to still go. I have to admit I was much better prepared this time and improved my time from 2:09 to 1:53, of course I didn't have an ounce of alcohol in me last night. I've learned that lesson already. Again the course was very hilly and a lot tougher that I anticipated it would be, but never the less and I am proud of my performance. Gotta go ice my whole body now, later!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Two Down, Three to Go!
Well fresh off the heels of running my first half-marathon less than a month ago I am pleased to announce today I conquered the Bronx as my second one. This leaves me with Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens to still go. I have to admit I was much better prepared this time and improved my time from 2:09 to 1:53, of course I didn't have an ounce of alcohol in me last night. I've learned that lesson already. Again the course was very hilly and a lot tougher that I anticipated it would be, but never the less and I am proud of my performance. Gotta go ice my whole body now, later!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Top Ten Movies of all Time!
We were having an argument at work the other day about what the top ten movies of all time are and what you can tell about a person based on their movies. Anyway I thought it would be fun to list mine and have everyone else list theirs as well. Here are mine in no particular order:
The Godfather I and II: I will list them as one movie. No explanation needed.
Caddyshack: Probably one of the best comedies ever written. Brilliant performances by Ted Knight, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray and Chevy Chase. Pretty much everyone I know can rattle off one liners from this movie like there is no tomorrow. "Hey Wang, it's a parking lot!"
Shawshank Redemption: This one has it all murder, prison rape, hope and the never dying spirit of human will. Besides you can never go wrong with Morgan Freeman narrating any film.
Goodfellas: This was our generation Godfather. While the Godfather was filled with old school tough guys and men who would rather die, this one showed the new gangster who loves to gamble, drink and rat on their friends when they get in a pinch. Again almost everyone can rattle of lines all day off of this one. Unbelievable cast of Pesci, DeNiro and Liotta.
Jaws: Wasn't around to really experience the terror that surrounded going into the water when this masterpiece was first released, but remember being scared shitless many years later, nonetheless. Nothing like a twenty-five foot man eating fish to make a kid beg his parents to put up a swimming pool in the backyard.
Platoon: If you weren't afraid of going to war before you walked into the theater you sure as hell were when you came out. This movie stripped away the old time vision of the proud soldier and show them for what they really were. Kids, just like you and me scared as hell and just trying to make it out of the jungle alive. Tom Beringer gives the performance of his life as Lt. Barnes.
National Lampoons Vacation: From the opening cords of Lindsey Buckinghams "Holiday Road" to the arrest and subsequent release of the Griswolds at Wally World this movies is an absolute pisser. They are very few dull moments at all as the Clark and co. weave their way from Chicago to sunny Cali. Great bit roles by Eugene Levy and John Candy make this great movie just that much better.
Pulp Fiction: I don't think anybody will ever look at a man in a leather outfit the same again and watching this movie. Anymovie written by Quentin Tarantino and starring Harvey Keitel, Christopher Walken, Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson as a gun wielding "bad motherfucker" is an instant classic as far as I am concerned. I still get goosebumps everytime I hear Jules read that passage from the bible.
Seven: Probably one of the darkest movies ever mad, not to mention one of the rainiest. Brilliant story with an ending that is definitely not your typical Hollywood ending. Kevin Spacey is tremendous as John Doe as well as Brad Pitt who finally finds out what's in the box. Again you can't go wrong with Morgan Freeman.
The Sixth Sense: Debated a while over this one, but in the end had to include it. I know it is only good for one watch, but try to tell me one person who didn't say: " Holy shit, that fuckers dead too!" Anyone who tells you they had it figured out are full of shit. Unbelievably well written and original screenplay by the unknown M. Knight.
Honorable Mention: American Pie, Naked Gun, Raging Bull, Star Wars, Usual Suspects, Reservoir Dogs, Wall Street, Casino, Boogie Nights, Fight Club.
P.S. Coming soon, "Best Movie quotes!"
The Godfather I and II: I will list them as one movie. No explanation needed.
Caddyshack: Probably one of the best comedies ever written. Brilliant performances by Ted Knight, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray and Chevy Chase. Pretty much everyone I know can rattle off one liners from this movie like there is no tomorrow. "Hey Wang, it's a parking lot!"
Shawshank Redemption: This one has it all murder, prison rape, hope and the never dying spirit of human will. Besides you can never go wrong with Morgan Freeman narrating any film.
Goodfellas: This was our generation Godfather. While the Godfather was filled with old school tough guys and men who would rather die, this one showed the new gangster who loves to gamble, drink and rat on their friends when they get in a pinch. Again almost everyone can rattle of lines all day off of this one. Unbelievable cast of Pesci, DeNiro and Liotta.
Jaws: Wasn't around to really experience the terror that surrounded going into the water when this masterpiece was first released, but remember being scared shitless many years later, nonetheless. Nothing like a twenty-five foot man eating fish to make a kid beg his parents to put up a swimming pool in the backyard.
Platoon: If you weren't afraid of going to war before you walked into the theater you sure as hell were when you came out. This movie stripped away the old time vision of the proud soldier and show them for what they really were. Kids, just like you and me scared as hell and just trying to make it out of the jungle alive. Tom Beringer gives the performance of his life as Lt. Barnes.
National Lampoons Vacation: From the opening cords of Lindsey Buckinghams "Holiday Road" to the arrest and subsequent release of the Griswolds at Wally World this movies is an absolute pisser. They are very few dull moments at all as the Clark and co. weave their way from Chicago to sunny Cali. Great bit roles by Eugene Levy and John Candy make this great movie just that much better.
Pulp Fiction: I don't think anybody will ever look at a man in a leather outfit the same again and watching this movie. Anymovie written by Quentin Tarantino and starring Harvey Keitel, Christopher Walken, Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson as a gun wielding "bad motherfucker" is an instant classic as far as I am concerned. I still get goosebumps everytime I hear Jules read that passage from the bible.
Seven: Probably one of the darkest movies ever mad, not to mention one of the rainiest. Brilliant story with an ending that is definitely not your typical Hollywood ending. Kevin Spacey is tremendous as John Doe as well as Brad Pitt who finally finds out what's in the box. Again you can't go wrong with Morgan Freeman.
The Sixth Sense: Debated a while over this one, but in the end had to include it. I know it is only good for one watch, but try to tell me one person who didn't say: " Holy shit, that fuckers dead too!" Anyone who tells you they had it figured out are full of shit. Unbelievably well written and original screenplay by the unknown M. Knight.
Honorable Mention: American Pie, Naked Gun, Raging Bull, Star Wars, Usual Suspects, Reservoir Dogs, Wall Street, Casino, Boogie Nights, Fight Club.
P.S. Coming soon, "Best Movie quotes!"
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