The International

Saw a great film yesterday, The International. It stars Clive Owen(everything he does is great) and Naomi Watts (from King Kong amongst others) about a corrupt bank finagling control of all the war debt of the 3rd world.
It's a direct, easy to follow thriller which is slow to boil and when it does you get one of the finest filmed scenes that I have ever witnessed. Seriously, this movie is worth it just for the Guggenheim rotunda scene.
Clive Owen is superb and muted which the role deserves. Naomi Watts on the other hand is not, unfortunately. She is usually terrific, but here her part seems unnecessary and someone of her chops was not needed so she suffers in the role.
The film is directed by Tom Tykwer, a German who has also made Run Lola Run (one of my absolute favs). While I didn't recognize his direction until his name flashed across the screen at the end, I realized how his normal "flow" of action was present throughout the film glaringly during the action scenes.
Filmed in amazing locales(Turkey, Italy, Germany, New York) with great photography direction, and with great tension during the New York scenes, this is an excellent movie for those looking for an intrigue flick where you are scratching your head for most of it, which I find most usually are.

'thew

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- Wolfram Alpha
- Pretty but NY is poo.
- Now this is just incredible.
- Sherlock Holmes is going to be awesome-0.
- Tracy Jordan is hilarious.
- The GOP would do itself a service by getting more Colin Powells
- My favorite drummer. My Favorite Martian.
- Genius? Maybe. More like creepy.
- Atrocious.
- He does it 10x better than lil Wayne.
- Bye bye Creationism.
- Wondering when you should runpee during the movies? Problem solved.

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Matt & Kim
Daylight
Because I'm into to power duos lately(like the Ting tings)


Easy Star Allstars
Karma Police (w/ Citizen Cope)
Even if you dont like Reggae you will love this stuff.

Been Busy

Sorry for the time in between posts....I am looking for a house, trying to sell my car and work is busy as hell.

Jayson Werth stole 4 bases last night, including home! I always miss the good ones.

'thew

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- WANT
- Big LOST night tonight.....here's a cake.
- Neat.
- RapChop is awesome.
- Obama's people.
- Robots!
- This be CRAZEE!
- You mean this isnt what the world looks like?
- The White house is digital...great pics in here.
- Waaaaay too much time on his hands.
- Watch Star Wars differently.
- SOMEONE, please explain to me why this is? I'm really aghast at this.
- This is why the death penalty MUST be abolished. How many innocent has the State killed in our name?
- This must have taken a long time.
- Dad...recognize the guy playing his trainer? Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
- TED talks are amazing.

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Twofer:

Kings of Leon
Use Somebody
These guys are without a doubt the best right now.


The Hold Steady
Sequestered in Memphis
Nice song....he sounds a little like the Boss.

Rush Limbaugh

Can someone honestly tell me they listen and believe that this guy's opinions/reactions are right?

Seriously?

'thew

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- A Little Hero.
- Let me twitta dat!
- Wow.
- Crazy music video.
- Tranquil and inspired.
- Hilarious.
- If you know me, and you see this in the stores, get it for me please! I'll love you fureva.
- Ben Linus is creepy.
- Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
- Super slo-mo.
- Cassini is awesome.
- Bill Brasky is a sunofabitch.
- HAHAHAHA! BOOM!
- Beyonce can sing.

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The Fugees
Ready or Not
I play my enemies like a game of chess...

Thoughts 2

- President Obama or "O" as my dad thinks its cool to call him, is almost through his hundred day sprint. I think he's doing pretty well. So do you.

- Phillies - Brewers. Hoping your way through a rain game sometimes makes it that much sweeter, even when they lose.

- The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name - Honestly the song won't leave my head and I'm happy about it.

- Pirates are still cool.

- Anyone else think that guy from Freddie Mac may NOT have killed himself?

- If you have a XBOX360 or PC go out and get Left 4 Dead immediately. Intense experience.

- Thank you for reading.

'thew

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- God's hand?
- Are you in it?
- A Japanese bird cooking spaghetti.
- Nietzsche is right.
- Gross.
- Way to go?
- Here's where it goes: BOOM!
- Rush is an idiot.
- Great surrealist art.
- He must be important.
- The french did something funny!
- Texas wants to secede? I say let them.
- Cool watch.
- Bono.

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Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
Sugarfoot
THIS is it right here. This band is amazing. Ignore the crappy music video.

Bye, Harry

Bye, Harry Kalas. Kruk's thoughts:

This was a very tough day because we just lost a legend. Losing Harry Kalas isn't just a tough loss for the Philadelphia Phillies organization or for the Phillies' fans. It's a tough loss for sports fans everywhere because Harry transcended Philadelphia and baseball. If you knew about sports, you'd heard about Harry Kalas.

This guy touched so many people with his warmth and his great talent. I've received numerous phone calls from friends who never had the pleasure of meeting Harry, people who knew him only from telecasts. And to a man, every one of them was in tears because they felt as if they'd just lost a member of their family. He was in our homes every day, and the thought of his not being there tomorrow and the day after is almost unbearable. This hits especially close to home for me because I was lucky enough to call Harry a friend. The first time I ever met him was when I was playing for the Padres and we traveled to Philadelphia for a series and some teammates and I met him. I remember being struck by how nice a legend could be. The next time I met him was after I became a Phillie and I really got to talk to him. We did an on-field interview, and it was great because we were able to talk beforehand and I got some insight from this veritable walking baseball encyclopedia. I'll miss those types of talks. I'll miss a lot now that Harry is gone. I'll miss the rides he and I would take when the team would travel to New York to play the Mets and he and I would be driven there in a car and just talk baseball and drink some beers. I could ask him anything baseball-related and he'd know the answer because he had seen so much. He and I played cards together on the plane and hung out together in the offseason, and I never missed an opportunity, even now, to talk to him when I went to the ballpark. Like so many others, I sought him out whenever I went to the old stadium, even after I retired. As sad as I am that I lost such a great friend, I'm glad that he passed away in the only place he probably could ever imagine leaving this world -- in the booth. Harry, I'll miss you, and so will so many others.


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- These poor Afghani women.
- The new Sasha Baron Cohen(Borat) movie trailer.
- Custer's bonus.
- Cheney needs to shut the eff up.
- Disney is lazy.
- Scanwiches look delicious.
- Worst first pitches.
- This girl is awesome.
- Last supper adaptations.
- Neat juice boxes.
- You'll play with this for MINUTES!
- That's some serious bling.
- That's entertaining.
- This guy can't be real.
- Dangerous or revolutionary?
- The Mexican drug war...sorta graphic.

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The Ting Tings
That's Not My Name
I just love this.....perfect pop.

GO NOVA!

I like how the logo excludes Hawaii! Stinking islanders. It was also nice to see Pitt bite it.

'thew

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- This is truly incredible.
- These poor kids. She is an amazing troll.
- Loss of Irish.
- Ingrid Newkirk wants us all to eat her when she's dead. Freak.
- Sham-wowed.
- What an amazing resource. Show your kids! Also show them Ted talks.
- Three stooges. Can this work?
- Space Station Colbert?
- Kidnapping tax cuts.
- This site is stupid.
- Awwwwww.
- Nick Cage is a weirdo.
- This looks neat.
- Obama is depressed about Battlestar Galactica ending.
- Neat Chameleon.
- Hmmmmmmmmm.
- Congrats.

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The Dead Weather
Hang You From the Heavens
This is Jack White's new band. Female singer from the Kills from last post. Good stuff.

St. Patty's Day

Aquí está el nuevo poste del blog.


It passed a week ago and I just don't get it. I'm pretty Irish myself and the last thing I want to do is drink green beer, receive Green beads or any of that other crap they do. Give me a nice quiet tavern where I can secure a pint and nice conversation, I say. I do love those little coconut-cinnamon dealies, though.

Also, I'd like to thank the crazy squatter who decided to throw paint all over my Jeep. You suck. You really suck.

'thew

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- In search of the traditional Irish Pub.
- Jack White's new band. How exciting.
- Is this guy frakking kidding?!?!
- Ma souer's buddies made an entertaining film.
- Amazing old photos.
- Beer bottle dominoes.
- Superdog.
- The series just ended and it was spectacular.
- I am tremendously excited for this.
- Talent. He's 12.

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The Kills
URA Fever
The Kills are awesome and she is the new lead singer of The Dead Weather.