Friday, November 24, 2006

"Super Silly"


The Super Duper Extreme Deluxe Ultimate collection coming out next Tuesday of the Chris Reeve Superman films, with a version of Superman II that I am told is almost a different film, both the less popular sequels are also being brought out.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) had its budget cut at the last minute and flopped in front of test audiences. The movie went from 134mins to 87 mins. So, of course the movie didn't make much sense. The plot was about a nuclear man that Lex Luthor made to fight Superman. In the original cut of the film Lex had a failed attempted who got his ass beat by Sups. None of Nuclear Man #1 made it to the final cut of the film. So basically there is about close to 30 mins cut out of the movie. For additional info. on him click here.

All the extra footage has been missing for a long time, but supposedly they are including what deleted footage they "found" as a deleted scenes feature on the final of the Superman films.

The original nuclear man looked a lot different than the blonde haired guy you are familiar with (okay I bet no one watched this film in a long time) he looked like a gay 80s cluber. Very gay.

Anyway a scene has already made it to YOUTUBE. I really hope that the music hear just was in place till the real score was added considering the film was cut to pieces, but than again, why in gods name did they show at test screening with this scene in this condition? What was there an ice cream truck near by?

Anyway, this was one of the many scenes fans of the series have been waiting to see for a long time. But, my god, this was supposed to be one of the cooler ones. Sups throwing down with nuclear man 1. It's just awful! Why is Nuclear Man acting like a gay Charlie Chaplin ?

Anyway I can't wait to see all the extra scenes of both II and IV, but based on this scene here I am pretty sure I could do without a extended 134 cut of IV. Here it is folks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC00OjEIYls

Thursday, November 23, 2006

"Happy Thanksgiving"


No real time to write stuff I wanted to on here tonight, but I might have sometime later tonight.

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Feel free to mention on here what you are doing for Turkey Day, and I although I prefer the old school turkey, I know many people have alternate dinners. Just curious if anyone was doing that this year. Also, what is like the one side dish you always go for 2nds for?

I am a sucker for deviled eggs (although I don't know if that is a side dish) I also usually pile on the mashed potatoes.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

"Planes, Trains &Automobiles "

Two reasons to post this. One I thinik it is one of the best all time comedies. I think perhaps John Candy's best film. I view the film every year right before turkey day. 2nd to post a link about the craziness that is the day before Thanksgiving. Here is the link.

Monday, November 20, 2006

"Howard About That?"


Not sure why it takes forever and a day for Baseball to come out with this but, earlier today Ryan Howard was named major league baseball's MVP. A great honor for Howard, who clearly earned it. His power hitting kept the Phillies season alive right till the end. He made the team fun to watch for the first time in years. How about that? Got some good news for our teams for a change.

What was it again 12 weeks till spring training?

I am sure Ryan Howard loves to read my blog, so by all means let him know how happy you are for him.

Don't worry I will block any offensive comments Micheal Richard's has in store for him.

"Forsberg Straight Ahead!"

The ship is sinking, and it's unlikely the captain will go down with the ship.

The Flyers lost tonight again. Same old song & dance apathy, lazy play on the blueline.
One has to wonder how much longer the Flyers will wait till make a decision on captain Peter Forsberg. Forsberg will tell you he hasn't written this season off. However, the Flyers front office might be thinking other wise. In fact it might be time to deal the only player that could benefit the team's future. Peter himself.

The Flyers are at a crossroads at this point. Not a crossroads and fans wants to be at. Certainly not owners of a team trying to sell tickets. Anyway its broken down pretty good here. I would like to know who actually remembers all the early 90's players listed in the article. I certainly do. In fact Claude Bovin was my idol for like a year. Last in the Atlantic hanging out last in the entire NHL. Here is the article.

If things don't turn around by the end of December, I am all for the trade. They have to get something for him, before he just retires or signs with another team in the off season.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

"Down & Out in Philadelphia"


The Philadelphia Flyers were one game away from sweeping the Cali teams on the their 4 game road trip. This would also string together a modest 3 game winning streak, to bring it home against the Penguins on Monday. Instead the Flyers after taking one step foward by crushing the best team in the NHL the ducks, 7-4, followed up a come from behind win against the kings, took two steps back getting smoked by the Sharks Saturday night.

Flash forward roughly 12 hours or so. You have the the Eagles supestar McNabb go down with a knee injury two plays into the game. In an almost harmless looking play. Not only is he down for the season, but the team sucked today. I am no football expert by any means and in the pecking order it ranks # 3 on my sports list. So, I would like to hear from the more hardcore football fans. Do we have a prayer to rebound from this?

Doesn't look like it to me. Even without #5 for the rest of the season it would be an up hill battle to make the post season after losing today. It is looking pretty bleak for all of our teams right now. Although Rick told me spring training is a mere 12 weeks away. I think it's safe to assume that the Philadelphia Phillies are our best shot to end the drought in Philly.