"Superman Returns Earlier"

Many sites debated the release date of Superman Returns. If it was Friday June 30th or Weds, June 28th. Based on the TV spots. Its clearly June 28th.

"Global Sheep"

When it comes to Hurricanes most people look to weather expert Bill Gray. Gray's predicitions are usually copied or at least referenced by most weatherman. Recently, Gray came out and blasted Al Gore and the theory of global warming. This guy isn't really a political guy, but he is well respected in his field. Here is a link.

"Fear the Storm"

Rod Brind'Amour let his team yet again picking up two goals including the game winner to overcome the Oilers 5-4 in game one. The Hurricanes took advantage of the fact that the Oilers #1 goalie Dwayne Rolston left the game. Their back up Ty Conklin was so bad he was on my fantasy team. Brind'y got the puck on a give-a-way and scored on a wrap around. Now the Canes led 1-0 in the series no one cares about. Game 2 is on OLN (Channel 60) at 8pm. Go Canes!

"Sharkey's Up for Sale"

One of my beloved bars Sharkeys in Lindenwold is up for sale according to Rick who saw it in the Sunday paper this weekend. If you ever wanted to own a bar, nows your chance if you have 850k laying around.

Now, this doesn't mean that Sharkey's is dead. Bars like the Wick and Harpers have changed ownership in the past 10 years without most people noticing. However, it's not out of the question that the bar could close its doors all together one day.

The bar has been struggling for awhile. Even had live bands which drove away more business than brought in. The bands were simply too loud for the small bar, and charging a cover charge made no sense when people just went to Harpers for free music.

To make matters worst the smoking ban in NJ has clearly hurt the local bars. People just go and grab a six pack now instead of going to their local watering hole. I was at Sharkey's a few weeks ago sitting next to a guy at the bar (who had something to do with the Bar Business) who was telling the bartender that her bar wasn't the only empty bar he was at that night. All the other places he was in were either half as busy as usual or full of empty bar stools and tumbleweeds.

Of course, the smoking ban had to be based, but it is clearly from what I have seen having an impact on the local bars, maybe night the night clubs where all the shiny shirt guys and slutty girls will always go to hook up. But the quiet local bar could be dead. The only lucky ones are the ones with decks. Rick was even told before the bar was up for sale that Sharkeys was going to get a deck, but its likely it wasn't allowed due to zoning rules. In which case the owner realized he was screwed and put the bar up for sale. Without a deck people are just going to be sitting at home buying their cases of beer and working on their my spaces.

Not sure if you could connect it, but if Sharkey's closes for good since smoking ban was here to it will already be the third bar I know that has closed. Bamboo Bernies actually popular bar had their lease raised and couldn't renew it, Kemensikis in Cherry Hill near the Coast Line got bought and will be leveled for a new night club from the people who brought you Adelphia's.

So, who wants to put in some cash to buy the bar?

"Canes Storm to Finals"

During a stormy night in South Jersey, former Flyer Rod Brind'amour lead his Caroilna Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup finals. This will be only the 2nd visit to the finals in the franchise history. The team formerly known as the Hartford Whalers also has former Flyers Mark Recchi and Justin Williams(who added the empty net goal in game 7) on the roster.

Maybe this was the NHL's dream matchup of the small market teams in the finals. Proving in the post-lock out world anyone can compete. However, it's fairly clear the NHL will see the lowest ratings in the history of their games for the cup finals by far. Given the fact that one team plays in another country and the other is lost in NASCAR and college hoops land.

At any rate the hard working Hurricanes deserve all the credit in the world. They game back from 2-0 in the first round and came from behind in many of their games. It's clear Brindy wants his first cup and this might be his last shot at it.

The Edmonton Oliers on the other hand should be renamed the Edmonton Spoilers, because the ousted a bunch of teams no one thought they could including the Red Wings in the first round. They barely needed to break a sweat to swat off the not so mighty Ducks.

Despite the Oiler's underdog story, the Hurricanes are just an awesome team and can't be beat. The Hurricanes should win easily in 5 games and make it short cup finals.

"Summer Movie File 301: Poseidon"

Cast: Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss, Jacinda Barrett, Emmy Rossum, Mike Vogel, Mia Maestro, Jimmy Bennett, Freddy Rodriguez, Andre Braugher, Ferrgi and Kevin Dillon. Director: Wolfgang Peterse


There are two kinds of movies you see at the theater sometimes. Those you go to see, and those you go to see because what you wanted to see was sold out.

This was one of the later, normally I would not have paid to see remake of a movie I liked. Certainly not a remake of a Gene Hackman movie. The original spawned a sequel and a mini-series remake on NBC a few months ago.

Going into a movie like Poseidon you know what to expect. It's just supposed to be a fun movie to watch, and if you have seen any disaster movies you know the rules. Lots of famous people, many of which will die. The jerks will all die.

The movie only gives you 20 minutes to find out who is who before the ship flips over and the action starts. Than its a game of who is going to die first. The movie is pretty much the same thing the original was. A ship is upside down and a bunch of people on board must band together and get the hell off. Like the original each person (some bigger than others) has a backstory and of course since its a remake there is a gay character.

A movie like this I cant tell anyone to go out and see right away. But it held my interest for the slim 90 minutes of running time. The actors did what was asked and the director does his best with this kind of film. In fact looking at his previous work I realized I hated most of his films, so I think this is his best.

As far as acting goes, really most the dialouge is about what to do next to not drown. So, there isnt much there.

Russel and Lucas play the dual hero part, Dillion is fun was the sleezy poker player, and Dreyfuss displays the most depth. I am also offically in love with Emmy Rossum.

Final Thought: It is mindless a popcorn movie. The action is pretty good, and I love Emmy Rossum.
Sometime this weekend: Tucker on the CODE

"Superman Videos"

Came Across two videos about the original Superman movies here is one set too some really loud club music with sound bits from the movies which is pretty cool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LijFPPDvts&search=Reeve but a much better one is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQwFrgU5xeg&search=chris%20Reeve set to the Five for Fighting song about Superman. The Lyrics were perfect and match on some of the images.

"Im Back"

I was down the shore for the weekend..but I am well rested and BACK! Two movie reviews for the summer coming soon...check back

"Just for the Record"

Since my internet was down before the final four in the NHL started I didnt have a chance to blog about it. Canes in 7, and Oilers in 6.

"Comcast Hates Me"

For about the 6th time since I got cable at my apartment I am having issues with Comcast.

Last night I was watch Season 2 Rescue Me DVD, and when it finnished I wanted to check up on the fighting Phils. However, the cable was out and after unplugging the box and plugging it backed in (solves some of the problems) it was still not working. I got the icon for the box followed by a typical vauge error.

"These Advance Features are Not Available at This Time"

Appernently actually watching moving images with audio is considered an advanced feature by our friendly neighborhood monopoly. So, I resorted to calling up for help. The first guy told me that my box was "looking for signal" that wasnt there so it didn't know what to do. Also that it "might" be back up in a half an hour or so.


Of course since the guys response to me was based on basically nothing another episode of Rescue me later and I was back on the line.

This time I got a girl who gave me the same suggestions. She than told me that something must be really wrong, and pointed out to me I was getting no signal for my internet with. It's just dead.

Nothing we can do.

We dont know why this is happening.

The best thing they could do is send tech out Friday, during the day. But, I have this thing called a job. So I couldnt take the day off to wait for their idiot repairman. So, now that pushes it to Saturday which will likely sour my plans to go down the shore.

So, no cable, no internet for me. From this awful, awful company.

I used my sales skills to get them to take 20 bucks off my bills.

I will likely squander that at Happy Hour tonight, since im going straight to the country club after work.

"Best of Bush"

When he is not setting the stage for World War III and getting ready to start nuclear war with Iran Bush does provide some laughs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efVin_K6W_s&search=President%20Bush%20CNN%20Speech%20Rehearsal%20Media%20Bias

"Where is Superman?"

About a month and half to go till Superman Returns!

"Funny Jaws Spoofs"

I came across these spoofs of Jaws one is a fake trailer making it look like a heart warming adventure, the other is cartoon bunnies recreating the movie in 30 secs.

"Verizon to Invade Comcast Country"

The stage is set. The War has begun!

"Good Old Dan K"

Dan K and I have had a history of random emails that make no sense and usually out of nowhere. This is a throw back to when in gradeschool we would have each other randomly to pages in our textbooks to point out random pictures that were normal for a textbook and not even the least bit funny. However, we would find them hilarious. For example..turn to page 256, and it would be a crossing guard directing traffic. Turn to page 156 a dog walking in the park. Now we just do it through emails Now almost our entire communication in the last year or so has been mainly random pictures of the Sopranos, or off the internet with no explanation or any text asking how the other person is doing. I am pretty sure he has no idea I moved out. Im sure he doesn't know my girlfriend left me. He could have a kid for all I know, or have moved out of South Jersey, or emailing me from his bunker waiting for the end. I have no clue how he likes the married life. None. My latest email was classic Dan. Subject: The End of the World Body: I think we're all going to be dead within 2 years. There seemed to be some type of download that didn't work on my end (likely my computer can merely do what his could in 1999) which made it all the more random.

"Here We Go Canes"

I just don't get it. Before the season started this team was expected to go no where. Than people said when they started out great it wouldnt last. Now they are up 3-0 against the Devils who no one thought they could beat. On their way to the final four. Everyone has thought I was crazy for saying this team was going to far. Duke thought Tampa would beat them and still tells me they are not a good hockey club. They have owned the NJ devils. I said all along it was going to be this team out of the East. I would love to see Brindy win a cup. Now with San Jose their likely foe, I think they will.

"June 30th"

"Super Sunday: The Trailer"

The new Trailer uses More of John William's original score and includes a glimpse of Brando as Jor-el. Also, lots of footage with Lex, which lead some people to complain. Still looks like a good movie to me. http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1426641&sdm=web&qtw=640&qth=400 see for yourself.

"Round 2: Picks"

WEST



Oilers vs Sharks.

The Oilers suprise run will end by fate of the Sharks. Cheecho and Thorton will dazzle again and light up the Oilers.

SHarks in 6.

Ducks vs Lanche

Okay, I really didn't pick either of these teams to make it out of the first round alive. So, I am going to go with the Colorado in 6.

EAST


Ottawa vs Buffalo

Yeah, the Flyers are long gone, but this is going to a hell of a series! Its going to be wide open hockey and Ottawa can actually keep up with Buffalo. The Flyers looked like the team that always gets their asses kicked by the Harlem Globetrotters.

Ottawa in 6.

NJ vs CArolina

Cant stop the Hurricanes. Carolina in 7! Yeah I said it! I know even after they came back from being down 2-0 people still dont respect this team. But they are the real deal. Look out NJ!

"Daily News Movie Madness!"

The Philly Daily News has put together a movie madness bracket for the summer movies. Kind of like the March Madness but with movies. The idea is to guess what movies will make more money than than others. All the directions are there and it seems pretty fun. THE DEALINE IS MAY 5 at NOON. Sorry for the delay but I just found this yesterday. Hopefully those who want to do this can enter. http://pdn.philly.com/2006/bracketmaster.asp