My good friend Jamie used to travel a lot for her job and when she got back from her trips she would post to her blog "5 things I learned about ________." These were always hilarious. You should check out her stuff at phaino.blogspot.com. In honor of her idea, I'm doing a 5 Things I Learned From The Expendables.
1. Dolph Lundgren wasn't using an accent during Rocky IV - he just can't speak.
2. Stallone definitely gets in shape using a Bowflex and personal chef. Just kidding. He uses steroids. Lots of them. No one 60 years old is as big as he is naturally. (Quick aside: The icons of our youth die hard ... I've always wanted to believe that Rocky and the Hulkster did it the natural way. Pretty tough to dispute as they stay the same size into their 50s/60s.)
3. When in doubt - MORE EXPLOSIONS!!!
4. If you ever go on a vacation and see lots of pictures of the leader of the country dressed in fatigues, just go ahead and shorten your trip. These guys don't wear those uniforms because they're more comfortable than suits.
5. Eric Roberts must be a bad guy in real life. At this point, if I met him I'd assume he was going to steal my wallet, my wife, or both. Couldn't he get Julia to produce a movie where he's a good guy just once?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Adjust-"meh" Bureau (starring Matt Damon)
I think we've all been there - it's the biggest night of your life, you wander into the bathroom to collect your thoughts and there's a woman in there. Of course, you begin chatting, share a kiss, then spend the next three years looking for her every day. What's that? That's never happened to you? Me neither ... and that's what kept me from enjoying The Adjustment Bureau. It was too hard for me to believe that a young, good looking Senator would spend years searching for a woman he met for 30 seconds.
So a quick overview of the movie ... there is a group (the Adjustment Bureau) that is tasked with making sure that all things happen according to the latest version of "the plan" (we never really learn who makes the plan and why it's the best way for things to go down). When Matt Damon succeeds in finding the woman from the first scene, he pursues a relationship with her and the guys from the bureau go into overtime. They kidnap Damon and use some coercive methods to get him to leave her alone, but he's the hero, so of course he ignores them. Eventually he learns that if he pursues her they both lose their dreams - his of presidency and hers of being the greatest ballet dancer in the world (yeah right). As their relationship deepens, the Bureau gets more desperate to keep them apart. I won't give away the ending, but Damon and his girl (played by Emily Blunt) embark on a risky race against time and against the all-seeing, all-knowing agents.
Let's talk about the agents - they're very sharply dressed and look straight out of the 50's. I half expected them to say things like "The jig is up" and refer to women as "dolls." They seem to be able to appear wherever they are needed and can move objects with their minds. They each carry a notebook with The Plan inside to let them know how to shape events. They seem generally friendly, but determined. It would be nice if they would at least break into a run, though, to help us understand the urgency of their mission. Oh yeah, and their powers don't work around water (They must have liked the twist in "Signs" more than most people). Luckily it starts to storm right when Matt Damon needs to make his big escape!
And what's with all the recent movies about dancing? Between "Benjamin Button," "Black Swan," a million "Step UP" movies there's way too much dancing on the silver screen. How is there not a remake of "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo on the way? I'm sure I've ever heard anyone say "That movie was good, but it could have used some ballet scenes." Enough already, Hollywood!!
It may sound like I hated the movie and I didn't - Matt Damon is earnest enough to sell his role. The other actors were enjoyable as well, although with the way they toured NYC landmarks made me think the director had never been there and wanted to see the sights while he was in town. Beyond the implausibility of the first scene (they tried to assuage me with vague references to "other versions of the plan") it was an OK movie and a GREAT choice for date night. My wife LOVED it and had none of my cynical reactions.
So what grade did I give it? I have to go with C+, but if you're not very cynical or enjoy a good love story, then check it out. It'll keep your attention and could be worse.
So a quick overview of the movie ... there is a group (the Adjustment Bureau) that is tasked with making sure that all things happen according to the latest version of "the plan" (we never really learn who makes the plan and why it's the best way for things to go down). When Matt Damon succeeds in finding the woman from the first scene, he pursues a relationship with her and the guys from the bureau go into overtime. They kidnap Damon and use some coercive methods to get him to leave her alone, but he's the hero, so of course he ignores them. Eventually he learns that if he pursues her they both lose their dreams - his of presidency and hers of being the greatest ballet dancer in the world (yeah right). As their relationship deepens, the Bureau gets more desperate to keep them apart. I won't give away the ending, but Damon and his girl (played by Emily Blunt) embark on a risky race against time and against the all-seeing, all-knowing agents.
Let's talk about the agents - they're very sharply dressed and look straight out of the 50's. I half expected them to say things like "The jig is up" and refer to women as "dolls." They seem to be able to appear wherever they are needed and can move objects with their minds. They each carry a notebook with The Plan inside to let them know how to shape events. They seem generally friendly, but determined. It would be nice if they would at least break into a run, though, to help us understand the urgency of their mission. Oh yeah, and their powers don't work around water (They must have liked the twist in "Signs" more than most people). Luckily it starts to storm right when Matt Damon needs to make his big escape!
And what's with all the recent movies about dancing? Between "Benjamin Button," "Black Swan," a million "Step UP" movies there's way too much dancing on the silver screen. How is there not a remake of "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo on the way? I'm sure I've ever heard anyone say "That movie was good, but it could have used some ballet scenes." Enough already, Hollywood!!
It may sound like I hated the movie and I didn't - Matt Damon is earnest enough to sell his role. The other actors were enjoyable as well, although with the way they toured NYC landmarks made me think the director had never been there and wanted to see the sights while he was in town. Beyond the implausibility of the first scene (they tried to assuage me with vague references to "other versions of the plan") it was an OK movie and a GREAT choice for date night. My wife LOVED it and had none of my cynical reactions.
So what grade did I give it? I have to go with C+, but if you're not very cynical or enjoy a good love story, then check it out. It'll keep your attention and could be worse.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
American Idol Top 11
Here's my power rankings for the last 11 contestants ...
Your Cab To The Airport Is Waiting
11. Thia Megia: It's nice to see this little robot got a software upgrade that includes a setting for "Fun," but she just doesn't have the charisma to compete in this thing. Her voice is almost perfect but her personality is so average. Can you imagine listening to a whole concert by her?
10. Haley Reinhart: No reason to think she won't be in the bottom three again. And she should fire her wardrobe person - not sure how to describe her outfit but she looked like she was going to topple over at any minute. It's OK to wear shoes with less than 7 inch heels - really, it's fine.
9. Naima Adedopo: I just looked up how to spell her name and I'm pretty sure I still got it wrong. She completely wears me out and if I was choosing, she'd go home just so we don't have to see her dance anymore. Someone needs to tell her this is American Idol not So You Think You Can Dance. She sang OK last night but why give up 10 seconds of your time on stage to do a dance routine when this is a singing competition? In other news, at the NFL combine Cam Newton spent 30 minutes showcasing his golf swing.
You Should Probably Get Started On That First Record
8. Lauren Alaina: The good news -- her mom got the message was wearing a very age/color appropriate gray outfit. (What are the chances that her pink explosion last week was a prank?) The bad news -- her song wasn't great and I'm afraid that Lauren won't go as far as we once thought. She still cracks me up when she's interviewed but her songs just don't seem to be connecting like they once did.
7. Paul McDonald: At this point I think he's hoping to get voted out so he can go record a record or something. Each week the judges and producers crow about his unique voice. It seems like he's not as good at singing as the other peeps, but I can definitely see people jamming into Austin City Limits to listen to him and watch him drunkenly stumble around the stage. I hope that the producers and judges don't get him overthinking everything. He seems to be trying to perform a little differently now than before.
6. Stefano Langone: I love that he did "Hello." And I'm not sure what everyone wants for a "connection." He's just not the kind of guy who's going to run around the stage slapping hands and dancing with J.Lo (but he should try that - she's obviously all about him!). He's best when he just stands in place and sings his little soap opera villian doppleganger heart out. And I don't know who that Gordon Ramsey guy was, but it was pretty cold of him to dis Stefano's mom's pasta. What a jack-wagon.
Where The Competition Really Begins
5. Jacob Lusk: If anyone is surprised that he did well with Motown week, you'll be excited to hear that water is wet. Come on, this week was set up for him like "Sing a Country Song and Nothing Else week" for Scotty. To his credit, he followed the producers' advice and let the song come to him (thanks Bill Walton). His facial gymnastics are starting to wear me out (look for this theme to recur), but when he just sings a song I really like him. How come the judges don't tell him to walk around or something? He's just as rooted as Stefano and has his eyes just as closed. I think that's called charisma or something ...
4. Casey Abrams: This guy has been a favorite of mine, but I'm worried about him. He came out as such a favorite that I think the judges and voters will get a little tired of him. He killed it last night with his song and he's probably going to have a great singing career but I can tell that he's probably already in 8th gear and this show seems like it rewards people who start in 2nd gear and move to 5th.
Quick pet peeve: Casey (and pretty much everyone else) declared last night that he "grew up with Motown" -- Really? I didn't know the Supremes were recording in the mid 90s. Does he mean Michael Jackson? Because I'm pretty sure he recorded "Thriller" somewhere else. Hearing "My Girl" on the radio three times doesn't count as growing up with something. I think they mean they grew up hearing about Motown. When Scotty "I'll turn Meatloaf into a country singer" McCreery talks about it I call foul.
3. Pia Toscano: In a shocking development, Pia sang well, looked like a mannequin, waved her arms like Miss America, and ... was actually really impressive. I mean, she just sounds good. And I love how the judges get on her about only singing ballads when Scotty sings country songs every week (can you tell I'm sick of him???). She's a smart singer and she picks songs that showcase her best voice and she rocks them. No complaints here.
I Can Tell This Won't End the Way I Want It To
2. Scotty McCreery: Oh Scotty. You're just so limited (and creepy). I know that every time I hear you sing I think I'm at an actual Randy Travis concert. But can you please watch yourself sing sometime? No guy holds the microphone with two hands. And Elvis called - he doesn't want his lip curl back he just wants to tell you it looks lame when you try to copy him. He also said that you move your head around when you sing in ways that makes people feel creepy. But I've resigned myself to the fact that you'll sail through each week singing the same song in a couple different keys and people will love it. Whatever. See you at the Dawson County fair in a few years.
1. James Durbin: James, you completely wear me out. You seem like a nice guy but get over yourself. After your song is over, get to the mark and listen to the judges. Stop pandering to the crowd and pointing out every person you see. You look like an idiot - a cocky idiot (which is the worst kind). I really want to like you but you're insufferable. And you refuse to quit wearing that stupid tail. You aren't Steven Tyler. Not even close. And you sing really well so why do you insist on screaming into the microphone each week? I get it, you can sing real high (cue Derek from "Stepbrothers"). You just look like you're trying very hard to convince yourself that you're a certain person and I'm not buying it. But congratulations, you and Scotty are going to be in the finals and I'm going to shoot my TV with a shotgun.
Your Cab To The Airport Is Waiting
11. Thia Megia: It's nice to see this little robot got a software upgrade that includes a setting for "Fun," but she just doesn't have the charisma to compete in this thing. Her voice is almost perfect but her personality is so average. Can you imagine listening to a whole concert by her?
10. Haley Reinhart: No reason to think she won't be in the bottom three again. And she should fire her wardrobe person - not sure how to describe her outfit but she looked like she was going to topple over at any minute. It's OK to wear shoes with less than 7 inch heels - really, it's fine.
9. Naima Adedopo: I just looked up how to spell her name and I'm pretty sure I still got it wrong. She completely wears me out and if I was choosing, she'd go home just so we don't have to see her dance anymore. Someone needs to tell her this is American Idol not So You Think You Can Dance. She sang OK last night but why give up 10 seconds of your time on stage to do a dance routine when this is a singing competition? In other news, at the NFL combine Cam Newton spent 30 minutes showcasing his golf swing.
You Should Probably Get Started On That First Record
8. Lauren Alaina: The good news -- her mom got the message was wearing a very age/color appropriate gray outfit. (What are the chances that her pink explosion last week was a prank?) The bad news -- her song wasn't great and I'm afraid that Lauren won't go as far as we once thought. She still cracks me up when she's interviewed but her songs just don't seem to be connecting like they once did.
7. Paul McDonald: At this point I think he's hoping to get voted out so he can go record a record or something. Each week the judges and producers crow about his unique voice. It seems like he's not as good at singing as the other peeps, but I can definitely see people jamming into Austin City Limits to listen to him and watch him drunkenly stumble around the stage. I hope that the producers and judges don't get him overthinking everything. He seems to be trying to perform a little differently now than before.
6. Stefano Langone: I love that he did "Hello." And I'm not sure what everyone wants for a "connection." He's just not the kind of guy who's going to run around the stage slapping hands and dancing with J.Lo (but he should try that - she's obviously all about him!). He's best when he just stands in place and sings his little soap opera villian doppleganger heart out. And I don't know who that Gordon Ramsey guy was, but it was pretty cold of him to dis Stefano's mom's pasta. What a jack-wagon.
Where The Competition Really Begins
5. Jacob Lusk: If anyone is surprised that he did well with Motown week, you'll be excited to hear that water is wet. Come on, this week was set up for him like "Sing a Country Song and Nothing Else week" for Scotty. To his credit, he followed the producers' advice and let the song come to him (thanks Bill Walton). His facial gymnastics are starting to wear me out (look for this theme to recur), but when he just sings a song I really like him. How come the judges don't tell him to walk around or something? He's just as rooted as Stefano and has his eyes just as closed. I think that's called charisma or something ...
4. Casey Abrams: This guy has been a favorite of mine, but I'm worried about him. He came out as such a favorite that I think the judges and voters will get a little tired of him. He killed it last night with his song and he's probably going to have a great singing career but I can tell that he's probably already in 8th gear and this show seems like it rewards people who start in 2nd gear and move to 5th.
Quick pet peeve: Casey (and pretty much everyone else) declared last night that he "grew up with Motown" -- Really? I didn't know the Supremes were recording in the mid 90s. Does he mean Michael Jackson? Because I'm pretty sure he recorded "Thriller" somewhere else. Hearing "My Girl" on the radio three times doesn't count as growing up with something. I think they mean they grew up hearing about Motown. When Scotty "I'll turn Meatloaf into a country singer" McCreery talks about it I call foul.
3. Pia Toscano: In a shocking development, Pia sang well, looked like a mannequin, waved her arms like Miss America, and ... was actually really impressive. I mean, she just sounds good. And I love how the judges get on her about only singing ballads when Scotty sings country songs every week (can you tell I'm sick of him???). She's a smart singer and she picks songs that showcase her best voice and she rocks them. No complaints here.
I Can Tell This Won't End the Way I Want It To
2. Scotty McCreery: Oh Scotty. You're just so limited (and creepy). I know that every time I hear you sing I think I'm at an actual Randy Travis concert. But can you please watch yourself sing sometime? No guy holds the microphone with two hands. And Elvis called - he doesn't want his lip curl back he just wants to tell you it looks lame when you try to copy him. He also said that you move your head around when you sing in ways that makes people feel creepy. But I've resigned myself to the fact that you'll sail through each week singing the same song in a couple different keys and people will love it. Whatever. See you at the Dawson County fair in a few years.
1. James Durbin: James, you completely wear me out. You seem like a nice guy but get over yourself. After your song is over, get to the mark and listen to the judges. Stop pandering to the crowd and pointing out every person you see. You look like an idiot - a cocky idiot (which is the worst kind). I really want to like you but you're insufferable. And you refuse to quit wearing that stupid tail. You aren't Steven Tyler. Not even close. And you sing really well so why do you insist on screaming into the microphone each week? I get it, you can sing real high (cue Derek from "Stepbrothers"). You just look like you're trying very hard to convince yourself that you're a certain person and I'm not buying it. But congratulations, you and Scotty are going to be in the finals and I'm going to shoot my TV with a shotgun.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
American Idol Top 12
Last night was definitely not the contestants' best show. It sounded like there were audio problems of some kind ... but I like that no one blamed anything on song choice (I'm looking at you, Jordan Dorsey) or monitor problems. But now on to my first annual rankings!
No Chance Whatsoever
12. Karen Rodriguez - She seems like such a sweet girl and I loved her mom but all of her performances leave me bored. Plus, we get it, you can speak Spanish. And you like J Lo. And you pick strange outfits. It's been fun, but it's probably time to go.
11. Thia Megia - I'm not sure she could have chosen a worse song last night. Of all the fun, upbeat songs at her disposal she picks one from Pocahontas .... not the best moment for the little robot. I can't figure her out - she obviously has mad talent but no charisma whatsoever.
Interesting, But No Thanks
10. Naima Adedapo - I think she has found her sweet spot as an artist/performer, unfortunately it's not a good spot for this contest. She rocked Umbrella last week and although "What's Love Got to Do With It" was a horrible song choice I could tell she had a lot of fun and she seems to have a great voice. I wish she would pick songs that have more actual singing and less pitchy talking.
9. Haley Reinhart - Was anyone surprised to see that she was from Chicago? Me neither. The judges nailed it last night - she seems to be flailing around trying to find a style that will please the judges and ends up missing each time. Her talent is undeniable but she needs to find a groove and stick to it. And what was Jimmy Iovine saying about work ethic last night? Has she been lazy? Very confusing.
On The Outside Looking In
8. Stefano Langone - I love this little guy. He has a big voice and seems like he brings it every time. His song choice last night was great and he sang the fire out of it. However, I just don't get a winning vibe from him. Not sure if America will vote for him but I see the judges possibly using a save on him if he can last a few more weeks. I'm rooting for him (and he's my wife's favorite - she cheers whenever he's on the screen, so that counts for something!).
7. Paul McDonald - I'll admit, I'd watch a whole show of just this guy. I'm not sure if he's as interesting in real life as he is when he sings, but he's mesmerizing. His voice clearly isn't as strong as some of the others, but his quirkiness makes him memorable. He's picked great songs, too. That being said, I'm afraid he won't be able to make it beyond top 7 or 8. But I'll bet Jimmy Iovine can't wait to sign him to a deal and record a record or two with that crazy voice and drunken marionette dancing.
Against My Better Judgment
6. Jacob Lusk - He sounded great last night and I love that Heart song (actually downloaded it on iTunes this morning). I would have put Jacob in his own category (Really Loud Singers that I Never Want To Hear Again) before last night, but he toned down the Christina Aguilera theatrics and just sang a really good song really well. His interviews about his mom were pretty funny as well. I don't think he's going to win, but he'll be fun to have along for the ride.
5. Scotty McCreery - I'll be the 1,000,000,000th person to bring up that Scotty is a one trick pony. He's pretty good at that trick, and I thought last night he sung a sneaky-tough Travis Tritt song very well, but I just can't imagine listening to "Baby, Lock those doors and shut the blinds" or whatever that song is that he sang for the first 3 months of the show. Plus, what's with the weird faces and holding the microphone like someone from the Lawrence Welk Show? He looks normal until he starts singing, then suddenly becomes Creepy McCreeper. He sounds like every country singer on the radio so I'm sure he'll have a good career, and I think we should let him get started ASAP by voting him off this show!
4. James Durbin - I loved his song choice last night but he never really seemed to hit the notes right. On a side note - these kids were born in some great years for music! I love how J Lo was jamming with them on most songs. I'm surprised she didn't come out in stonewashed tight rolled Guess? jeans. I think on a few songs her desire to have fun and jam with the songs got in the way of her actually listening to the person signing right in front of her, but she was having a great time! Back to James - I've never really liked him in this contest for a lot of reasons, but I can't deny that he was as likeable last night as ever. Unfortunately, I thought he sang his worst song of the contest ... even if J Lo was thinking too hard about crimped hair and friendship bracelets to hear it.
The Best of the Best
3. Lauren Alaina - I think Lauren is a little like a more talented, more charismatic Scotty. She doesn't seem to have a lot of range to her singing styles but she's really good at her style and she's so fun to listen to that you forget about all of that. Do I think she'll win? No. But I could definitely see her in the finals. Really, the only issue with her last night was her mom's wardrobe in the family interviews. Did she get attacked by some backwoods version of Forever XXI on the way home that day? And Janet Jackson called from the set of "Poetic Justice" and she wants her hat back. (look it up - that's a great call.)
2. Pia Toscano - I'm amazed that she's where she is. I didn't think she would even make the top 13 and on the strength of "I'll Stand By You" she's a favorite to win it all! Last night during the show I asked my wife if she thought Pia was more attractive in person or less attractive and she quickly replied "Less." Could she be a contestant that women won't vote for? If so, that could sabotage her chances pretty quickly. I hope she wins just because she reminds me of my original pick - Julie Zorilla. She has an awesome voice and picks some great songs. She seems to get how the contest works better than anyone else.
1. Casey Abrams - What can you say about this guy? He looks exactly like Fozzie Bear, has sung songs from the 60's, 70's-80's, and 90's, he's as versatile as any contestant I've ever seen (but I've only watched last year and this year, so ...), he goes for songs no one else would even consider, and his parents are pretty hilarious. I think last night we really saw his confidence. Even though he didn't sing his best - J Lo was spot on in her critique, he got a little screamy at times - he brought confidence and I think that quality makes everyone listen to whatever he does. I don't know if he'll be a great record seller but he's definitely fun to listen to and if there's any justice, he'll win this contest.
So what do you think? Am I on track with these rankings? Are you voting for Scotty? (stop it!) Who's your favorite?
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Seriously Survivors?
So I think we can all agree that this season of Survivor has been as entertaining as any in recent memory. However, the spelling has been a-t-r-o-c-i-o-u-s. Last week when Russell was voted out we had "Russel," and my all time favorite "Ressell." Really, survivors? One of you thought Russell was spelled with an E?
That brings us to tonight. **Spoiler Alert** I'm about to reveal who was voted out tonight so if you tivo'd it or have somehow found my blog more easily than you can watch network TV, come back later. Now for the rest of us --
Tonight the first of "Ressell's" little ladies was voted out and her name is KRISTA. And in just the votes that were shown we saw "Crysta", "Krasta" (seriously? I can't wait until this person writes down Rob's name. I hope they never get voted out!), and "Christa" - which is actually kind of legitimate, but these people have all been living together for two weeks AND they knew they were going to vote her out! Since everyone seemed to hate her, I'm surprised they didn't all walk up to her throughout the day and ask, "Soo, exactly how do you spell your name??" I think that would have freaked her out ... and been awesome.
So here's to you Survivors - let's see what you can come up with next week!
That brings us to tonight. **Spoiler Alert** I'm about to reveal who was voted out tonight so if you tivo'd it or have somehow found my blog more easily than you can watch network TV, come back later. Now for the rest of us --
Tonight the first of "Ressell's" little ladies was voted out and her name is KRISTA. And in just the votes that were shown we saw "Crysta", "Krasta" (seriously? I can't wait until this person writes down Rob's name. I hope they never get voted out!), and "Christa" - which is actually kind of legitimate, but these people have all been living together for two weeks AND they knew they were going to vote her out! Since everyone seemed to hate her, I'm surprised they didn't all walk up to her throughout the day and ask, "Soo, exactly how do you spell your name??" I think that would have freaked her out ... and been awesome.
So here's to you Survivors - let's see what you can come up with next week!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
It's Kind Of a Public Service
I don't know if anyone else listens to podcasts, but you should check out NPR's "This American Life." Each week they take 2-3 real people and develop a theme based on their stories. This week's episode was heartbreaking! Actors read true stories about the excitement and fear that soldiers and their families feel as they come home from Iraq. The soldiers don't know how life has changed in their time away, whether their kids will recognize them, how their wives will treat them, and how they will respond to being back in "civilized life." One wife wrote her husband to say that she was scared of him - she didn't know what he might do to her. Their experiences are very raw and it made me very thankful for the sacrifice that all the soldiers and their families make.
So anyway, it's fascinating and very different each week. What do you think? Does anyone out there already listen to NPR? Has the scandal(s) over the past months changed your mind?
Now on to part 2 ...
Did anyone else watch the Bachelor last night? What a trainwreck. I'll admit that I've only seen a few episodes but I keep up with what's happening on the show through websites like www.televisionwithoutpity.com. I think the part of the show that always floors me is how the women in the final two or three have to convince themselves that the other women aren't actually there and the man/woman that they "love" is at least dating (and possibly sleeping with) two other women at the same time. Then, one day, he/she "proposes" to them and they're meant to ride off into the sunset. I often ask my wife if she would have been cool with me dating other women right up until the time of our engagement. You can probably guess her response.
I watched the "After the Final Rose" thing last night and here are my quick takes: 1. the women in the studio audience HATE Brad. They were ready to hate him from the minute he showed up! 2. I think he's a nice guy, but wish he wouldn't have let Chantal push him into a corner. It was obvious from his reactions that he had to take someone to the final two but he knew Emily was his choice all along. 3. If I'm Chantal's "new boyfriend" I'm breaking up with her today ... seeing my girlfriend bawl about a guy she met on a reality show would make me seriously question her. 4. Emily seems like a sweet girl but she needs to get real. One minute she's "definitely engaged" the next minute she's "not ready to get married right now." Ummm, isn't that kind of what the engagement is? 5. I skipped all the wonderful, sage advice that the past bachelor couples gave. I couldn't help thinking that the 25 couples who broke up would probably be more helpful in this situation. And where was Jake and Vienna - I thought those kids were going to last?? :) 6. What's up with no one wanting to move to Austin this year? That seemed like a real issue with most of the women. Austin's a pretty cool town to live in - especially if you own a bar!
Last thoughts: I think that both Brad and Emily came on the show "for the right reasons" (whatever that means), but they forgot that they were on a game show that gets manipulated for ratings without regard to their relationship. I'm actually kind of pulling for them, but I'm afraid that the glare of the spotlight won't let up anytime soon and they're bound for failure. At least they'll have good company at all the reunions - maybe Brad just needs a third try!
So what do you think? Am I right or will Brad/Emily beat the odds? Let me know in the comments ...
Monday, March 14, 2011
Hi Everybody!
So I think this internet thing is really going to catch on, and I've decided to get on board. If you know me, you know I have opinions about almost everything and I started this blog to share those opinions with the world. For the last several years I've kept a reading list, and I'll be sharing a few of my favorites from years gone by, but mostly I'll be reviewing books and movies that I've seen recently. Sports also take up a good portion of my mental bandwidth and I'll try to comment on them whenever something seems relevant. My plan is to post something at least once a week, but who knows - I may like this so much that I'll quit my day job as a mild mannered finance manager and BML (Blog My Life)!
Anyway, thanks for stopping by and either subscribe or check back often to see what's new. You can also follow me on Twitter (@rbusboom) to get all the latest updates ... talk to you soon!
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