Monthly Archives: November 2006

Review: Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny

“Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny” Run time: 1:33 I’m going to go ahead and get this reference out of the way – “Destiny” is this generation’s “Tommy”….only because I can’t think of any other musicals right off hand … Continue reading

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I’ll raise you 5

This week I decided to take a late flight to LA so I could spend more time at home with my driver and the pups. It proved to be only a so-so idea as there was a gate and terminal … Continue reading

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Review: Casino Royale

“Casino Royale” Run time: 2:24 When Daniel Craig was named the new James Bond, everyone lined up to pee on his parade. I wasn’t as skeptical after seeing him in “Layer Cake”, but I was eager to see what he … Continue reading

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1/2 way through 1/3 of the way

I had been wondering if I was going to get into a groove with the travel and with my class at The Second City, and I can comfortably and emphatically say that I am settling in nicely with the whole … Continue reading

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Bathroom Etiquette

As a kid, boys at least, we learn to pee by “sinking the toilet paper” or “hitting the cheerio”. Is it weird that cheerios are also the same food parents give their infant children? Anyway, I remember being toliet trained … Continue reading

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Review: Stranger Than Fiction

“Stranger Than Fiction” Run time: 1:57 An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death. They say there … Continue reading

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The third time is the charm

I’m not exactly sure what’s so charming about it, or if there is an actual charm I am to recieve for my charm bracelet, but week #3 is in the books. It’s really tough to try and make a 37 … Continue reading

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Review: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

“Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” Run time: 1:22 There’s permonace art and then there’s the social experiment that is “Borat”. The creation of UK comedian (and observing Jew) Sasha Baron Cohen, Borat is … Continue reading

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The Space/Time Continuum

Sunday in L.A. I had a friend ask me with my travel and the time change over the weekend, could I be stuck somewhere in time. I laughed it off and wondered if he misplaced his helmet, but then I … Continue reading

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