Here is a blogger response question.
Recently I read Mark 6:4 where it says "Jesus said to them "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor."
I was confused by this verse for a while and after talking with a friend I think I have a better grasp of it. However I would like to hear what you have to say. So rack your brain and fire off some synapses and let me know what you think.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
TV Shows
Currently I watch about one show per night. I have: CSI:Miami on Mon; NCIS on Tues; Lost, CSI:NY and Law & Order on Wed; CSI on Thurs and The Simpson's on Sun. Thank goodness for On-Demand and a good VCR. There is now a new addition however. Better Off Ted on Wed at 8:30 on ABC. It is about Ted who works in the research and development dept of a large company. In the two episodes that I've seen they already froze one of their employees and produced synthetic beef (they named the beef Blobby). It is very entertaining for half an hour. I say give it a try.
Woody's Movie Review 18
Well I recently watched "The Da Vinci Code" starring Tom Hanks. I did not have any interest in watching this when it came out, but after hearing some reviews and seeing it for free on on-demand. Well I decided what the heck. Now I wasn't sure of the theological connections in this movie and wasn't sure how I'd feel after or even if I would finish watching it. Now my review is that no matter what is portrayed IT IS JUST A MOVIE! Just because I liked "Jurassic Park" (5 penguins) certainly doesn't mean I think there is an island out there with dinosaurs running around today. So I say go ahead and watch "The Da Vinci Code" but make sure you have your grain of salt ready. 3 penguins.
Also I have seen "Bad Company" starring Laurence Fishburne and Ellen Barkin, 3 penguins. Fishburne is a former CIA agent when he starts work for a private security firm. This film is pretty good. It does give private security firms and the CIA a bad name in the process though.
If you're looking for a good movie on the CIA try "The Company" starring Chris O'Donnel, Alfred Molina and Michael Keaton. The movie follows O'Donnel's career with the company and is very good. 4 penguins.
The same can not be said of "The Good Shepherd" with Matt Damon. It seemed to long and drawn out and just not very good, 2 penguins.
Also I have seen "Bad Company" starring Laurence Fishburne and Ellen Barkin, 3 penguins. Fishburne is a former CIA agent when he starts work for a private security firm. This film is pretty good. It does give private security firms and the CIA a bad name in the process though.
If you're looking for a good movie on the CIA try "The Company" starring Chris O'Donnel, Alfred Molina and Michael Keaton. The movie follows O'Donnel's career with the company and is very good. 4 penguins.
The same can not be said of "The Good Shepherd" with Matt Damon. It seemed to long and drawn out and just not very good, 2 penguins.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Woody's Movie Review 17
I just watched "Slap Shot 3" today, now I knew that it wouldn't compare to the original (starring Paul Newman and receiving 5 penguins) but I had hoped for better. Even the appearance of Doug Gilmour, Mark Messier and the Hanson Brothers couldn't save this one from a 2 penguin rating. The second one with Stephen Baldwin wasn't much good either at 2 penguins. I heard news that they may try to remake the original. To this I say let's not mess with a good thing.
"Transporter 3", starring Jason Statham gets 4 penguins. The story is basically the same as 1 and 2 but this one is the best of the three. 1 and 2 both get a 3 penguin rating and are pretty good.
I also started watching the TV series "Rescue Me" starring Dennis Leary. I was hoping for a good amount of fire fighting but it was more often than not a lot of cursing and sleazy scenes as Leary tries to juggle his job, kids, ex-wife and girlfriends all while having conversations with his deceased cousin who shows up to try to help. Definitely not a valuable use of my time. I saw 2 discs of season one hoping it would get better and when it didn't I called it quits. 2 penguins.
Now on the opposite end of the spectrum from my last entry we have "Slumdog Millionaire", 5 penguins. I really liked this one. They talked about it in church and made some interesting comments. The first was that even as bad as they portray life in India it is just the tip of the iceberg. The other was that a lot of theaters in India are not showing this movie because the caste system is still big there and I guess they don't want to see the story of someone making it off of the bottom rung. It is a great movie, the only thing I would change is the title, if you see it you may realize why.
"Transporter 3", starring Jason Statham gets 4 penguins. The story is basically the same as 1 and 2 but this one is the best of the three. 1 and 2 both get a 3 penguin rating and are pretty good.
I also started watching the TV series "Rescue Me" starring Dennis Leary. I was hoping for a good amount of fire fighting but it was more often than not a lot of cursing and sleazy scenes as Leary tries to juggle his job, kids, ex-wife and girlfriends all while having conversations with his deceased cousin who shows up to try to help. Definitely not a valuable use of my time. I saw 2 discs of season one hoping it would get better and when it didn't I called it quits. 2 penguins.
Now on the opposite end of the spectrum from my last entry we have "Slumdog Millionaire", 5 penguins. I really liked this one. They talked about it in church and made some interesting comments. The first was that even as bad as they portray life in India it is just the tip of the iceberg. The other was that a lot of theaters in India are not showing this movie because the caste system is still big there and I guess they don't want to see the story of someone making it off of the bottom rung. It is a great movie, the only thing I would change is the title, if you see it you may realize why.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Philly day of Phun!
Since I am unemployed my Dad asked me if I wanted to go to Philly today. I of course said sure because unemployment can be boring.
I got to their house and we headed out. Our first stop was The Apple Tree for a good start, breakfast. I had scrambled eggs, white toast, bacon, coffee and some of the best hash browns around.
Then it was off to Philly. Our first stop in Philly was The Constitution Museum. It was great a lot of interactive stuff to do and interesting tid bits all around. Did you know the Billy Graham once worked as a Fuller Brush salesman? Me neither. Then we went to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank for their exhibit Money in Motion. This was also very interactive and really great. My mom said the most interesting part was how you got in. You had to go through a metal detector. But this one was not your ordinary metal detector. They would open up a door you step inside and it closes behind you. Then you stand in this Star Trek-ish tube while they scan you for any metal, food, drink, flu viruses or suspicious skin rashes. Then the door on the other side opens and off you go. The cool part at the end they present you with a postcard and (get this) $100.00 in cash; magnifying glass and scotch tape not included. Then we went to the Comcast Building. I would have liked to scream at someone for the cable prices but it was too nice a day to get arrested. We sat in their lobby and watched the World's largest LED screen. I tried to get them to switch it to ESPN, but they wouldn't. What was on there was very impressive and crystal clear. Then it was back to the car. On the way back I saw a couple guys doing the old shell game on the sidewalk. They were using soda bottle caps instead of shells but it was still the same game. I kept walking and soon passed a guy standing by himself with a megaphone. He wan't saying anything at all just standing there. My theory is he is the lookout and if the cops show up he says some covert phrase that might not be noticed as a signal. Something like "Oh crud, the cops, the cops, the freaking cops!!! Run, run run!!!" Or maybe not. Interesting side note, did you know W.C. Fields worked at Philly's Strawbridge and Clothier for a while? Me neither. We then got to have dinner with our friends Dave and Barbara Frank. It was delicious. We then headed home to let out and feed the dog and do a sweep of the house for accidents. All in all a really good day. So thanks to Mom, Dad, Aunt Barbara, Uncle Dave and all you residents of Philly; give yourselves a round of applause.
I got to their house and we headed out. Our first stop was The Apple Tree for a good start, breakfast. I had scrambled eggs, white toast, bacon, coffee and some of the best hash browns around.
Then it was off to Philly. Our first stop in Philly was The Constitution Museum. It was great a lot of interactive stuff to do and interesting tid bits all around. Did you know the Billy Graham once worked as a Fuller Brush salesman? Me neither. Then we went to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank for their exhibit Money in Motion. This was also very interactive and really great. My mom said the most interesting part was how you got in. You had to go through a metal detector. But this one was not your ordinary metal detector. They would open up a door you step inside and it closes behind you. Then you stand in this Star Trek-ish tube while they scan you for any metal, food, drink, flu viruses or suspicious skin rashes. Then the door on the other side opens and off you go. The cool part at the end they present you with a postcard and (get this) $100.00 in cash; magnifying glass and scotch tape not included. Then we went to the Comcast Building. I would have liked to scream at someone for the cable prices but it was too nice a day to get arrested. We sat in their lobby and watched the World's largest LED screen. I tried to get them to switch it to ESPN, but they wouldn't. What was on there was very impressive and crystal clear. Then it was back to the car. On the way back I saw a couple guys doing the old shell game on the sidewalk. They were using soda bottle caps instead of shells but it was still the same game. I kept walking and soon passed a guy standing by himself with a megaphone. He wan't saying anything at all just standing there. My theory is he is the lookout and if the cops show up he says some covert phrase that might not be noticed as a signal. Something like "Oh crud, the cops, the cops, the freaking cops!!! Run, run run!!!" Or maybe not. Interesting side note, did you know W.C. Fields worked at Philly's Strawbridge and Clothier for a while? Me neither. We then got to have dinner with our friends Dave and Barbara Frank. It was delicious. We then headed home to let out and feed the dog and do a sweep of the house for accidents. All in all a really good day. So thanks to Mom, Dad, Aunt Barbara, Uncle Dave and all you residents of Philly; give yourselves a round of applause.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Up On My Soap Box: Sports Announcers
Now because this is America I can have any opinion I want. And because this is my blog I can put my opinions out in cyberspace.
So let me just say that I CAN'T STAND Pierre McGuire. Who is this Pierre that makes your blood boil? Well when the NHL is on NBC a lot of times good old P.M. does commentating from in between the benches. Now I'm sure he has some degree in something to get that job. However he is (IN MY OPINION) stupid and biased. When the Penguins are playing he can't seem to come up with one nice thing to say about them as if they have never won a game ever. And they could be playing the team from the Mighty Ducks movies and I would imagine he would see all-star potential in several of their players. Now I realize there is bias in sports, I would rather watch a game on VS than on Comcast Philly because I know there will be bias. However if you are broadcasting a nationally televised game try to leave that at home. As far as his stupidity he made a comment that the Rangers were smart to get Sean Avery back. Avery is the player who sat in front of goaltender Martin Broduer waving his arms to distract him. The league installed a rule against it the very next day. Saying Avery is a good pickup is like saying the Bills made a good pickup in Terrell Owens. Sure they can both play well but do you want the nonsense that goes with them.
And as I think also of the NFL, maybe it's just me but I am sick and tired of John Madden. Fine he knows football, but I don't need someone to use the telestrater to diagnose what is in a trash can on the side lines.
Now I admit they probably do a better job than I would however there has got to be other qualified people to fill in after we let them go. How about between the glass with Jennifer Aniston or Monday Night Football with Marissa Miller. Just a suggestion.
And finally lets remember people THIS IS JUST MY OPINION, you are entitled to yours even though I may disagree.
So let me just say that I CAN'T STAND Pierre McGuire. Who is this Pierre that makes your blood boil? Well when the NHL is on NBC a lot of times good old P.M. does commentating from in between the benches. Now I'm sure he has some degree in something to get that job. However he is (IN MY OPINION) stupid and biased. When the Penguins are playing he can't seem to come up with one nice thing to say about them as if they have never won a game ever. And they could be playing the team from the Mighty Ducks movies and I would imagine he would see all-star potential in several of their players. Now I realize there is bias in sports, I would rather watch a game on VS than on Comcast Philly because I know there will be bias. However if you are broadcasting a nationally televised game try to leave that at home. As far as his stupidity he made a comment that the Rangers were smart to get Sean Avery back. Avery is the player who sat in front of goaltender Martin Broduer waving his arms to distract him. The league installed a rule against it the very next day. Saying Avery is a good pickup is like saying the Bills made a good pickup in Terrell Owens. Sure they can both play well but do you want the nonsense that goes with them.
And as I think also of the NFL, maybe it's just me but I am sick and tired of John Madden. Fine he knows football, but I don't need someone to use the telestrater to diagnose what is in a trash can on the side lines.
Now I admit they probably do a better job than I would however there has got to be other qualified people to fill in after we let them go. How about between the glass with Jennifer Aniston or Monday Night Football with Marissa Miller. Just a suggestion.
And finally lets remember people THIS IS JUST MY OPINION, you are entitled to yours even though I may disagree.
Woody's Movie Review 16
First we have "Escape from Sobibor". I first saw this in a beach side hotel while on vacation with my family. This was also the vacation that my sister and I watched the championship round of mini-golf on TV, but I digress. The movie tells the story of a concentration camp where the prisoners rise up against the Germans with a plan to escape. Very good 5 penguins.
Also good is "Tortured" starring Cole Hauser and Lawerence Fishburne. It is a twisting turning suspense that had me guessing for most of it. Very good 4 penguins.
And if you are looking for a movie to just make you mad, I suggest "The Jack Bull" starring John Cusack. Cusack plays a horse rancher turned vigilante in a quest for justice. I admit I was yelling loudly at the screen at one point in this one. 5 penguins.
Finally we have "In Pursuit of Honor". Don Johnson trades in pastels for saddles as a member of the U.S. Cavalry. The cavalry is making the switch to motorized vehicles and Johnson's duty is to escort a group of horses to their final rodeo. Johnson and 3 other men decide to go against the orders of the Army and save the horses in Canada. It is a long and treacheries ride, but a good movie. 4 penguins.
Also good is "Tortured" starring Cole Hauser and Lawerence Fishburne. It is a twisting turning suspense that had me guessing for most of it. Very good 4 penguins.
And if you are looking for a movie to just make you mad, I suggest "The Jack Bull" starring John Cusack. Cusack plays a horse rancher turned vigilante in a quest for justice. I admit I was yelling loudly at the screen at one point in this one. 5 penguins.
Finally we have "In Pursuit of Honor". Don Johnson trades in pastels for saddles as a member of the U.S. Cavalry. The cavalry is making the switch to motorized vehicles and Johnson's duty is to escort a group of horses to their final rodeo. Johnson and 3 other men decide to go against the orders of the Army and save the horses in Canada. It is a long and treacheries ride, but a good movie. 4 penguins.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Woody's Movie Review 15
Well here we go again.
I will strongly recommend "Cloverfield". It definitely gets 5 penguins. It is shot with a handheld camera and because of that can be disorienting (like "Blair Witch; 1 penguin), but it is worth it. A group of friends are at a party when all hell breaks loose in NYC (it couldn't happen to a better city) everyone is running and screaming. And then you get a glimpse of the thing responsible. Ohh it's good but I won't spoil it.
Because of how much I liked the last movie I recently saw "Quarantine". This was also shot with a handheld camera however not as good. A film crew in L.A. follows a group of fireman for a night. They get a call and then inexplicably get sealed in the apartment building they responded to. It is a lot of blood and not much story. I expected more 2 penguins.
I also saw "Lakeview Terrace" starring Patrick Wilson and Samuel L. Jackson. It was a good story as Wilson and his wife move into Jackson's neighborhood, only Jackson doesn't approve of their mixed marriage. He then takes matters into his own hands. 3 penguins.
I will strongly recommend "Cloverfield". It definitely gets 5 penguins. It is shot with a handheld camera and because of that can be disorienting (like "Blair Witch; 1 penguin), but it is worth it. A group of friends are at a party when all hell breaks loose in NYC (it couldn't happen to a better city) everyone is running and screaming. And then you get a glimpse of the thing responsible. Ohh it's good but I won't spoil it.
Because of how much I liked the last movie I recently saw "Quarantine". This was also shot with a handheld camera however not as good. A film crew in L.A. follows a group of fireman for a night. They get a call and then inexplicably get sealed in the apartment building they responded to. It is a lot of blood and not much story. I expected more 2 penguins.
I also saw "Lakeview Terrace" starring Patrick Wilson and Samuel L. Jackson. It was a good story as Wilson and his wife move into Jackson's neighborhood, only Jackson doesn't approve of their mixed marriage. He then takes matters into his own hands. 3 penguins.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Woody's Movie Review 14
This week I got to watch "Wanted" starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. This one gets a big 2 penguins. While there was more than enough gun play for me, the idea of someones fabric assigning jobs to this group of assassins is a little far fetched even for me.
I also saw "Number One" starring Charlton Heston as an aging QB playing for the New Orleans Saints. He is trying to come to grips with possible retirement and what lies after football. Not to spoil it but his answer doesn't come soon enough. 2 penguins.
Also this week was "Silence of the Lambs" with Jodie Foster. While I am probably the last person to see this movie I will say it was good. 4 penguins, but without fava beans please.
Finally I watched "The Paper" with among others Michael Keaton and Robert Duvall. It gets 4 penguins. Especially for the fight by the presses and for Jason Alexanders role.
I also saw "Number One" starring Charlton Heston as an aging QB playing for the New Orleans Saints. He is trying to come to grips with possible retirement and what lies after football. Not to spoil it but his answer doesn't come soon enough. 2 penguins.
Also this week was "Silence of the Lambs" with Jodie Foster. While I am probably the last person to see this movie I will say it was good. 4 penguins, but without fava beans please.
Finally I watched "The Paper" with among others Michael Keaton and Robert Duvall. It gets 4 penguins. Especially for the fight by the presses and for Jason Alexanders role.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Weird News
There is a town in New Zealand that is having a hard time with unruly kids at their outdoor mall. Now these kids are allegedly drinking, spreading garbage, spraying graffiti and harassing customers. It has gotten so bad that the mall has called in reinforcements. Did they call the cops? No. The military? No. The Girl Scouts? No, but you're getting warm. They have decided to repel these kids from their mall by using a strong tactic. Barry Manilow! That's right the man who made the whole world sing will now try to make the teenagers run away. The mall has decided to play Barry Manilow songs in hopes the kids will just go away. One 16 year old said that's OK cause they will just bring their own music and play it LOUD. The owners said they would then hit the kids with noise ordinance violations. I think if Barry doesn't work out maybe they could try the Spice Girls or some good Polka music. I know I wouldn't shop there anymore.
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