Not Another Year End List or: My Favorite Movies of 1970

10: Where's Poppa: Two words: George Segal. The fact that he never made a buddy movie with William Shatner back in the day breaks my heart.

A Random List of Things That I Want to do Before I Die

See The Rolling Stones live in concert, own a Corvette, win a hand of poker with a Royal Flush, bungee jump, share a cab with a celebrity, walk on the Moon, eat my weight in fried shrimp, play Match Game with Richard Dawson, Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly, run for Mayor of Carmel, California, have sex to a N.E.R.D. record, play Twister with Jenny McCarthy, be bitten by a radioactive spider, make a time machine out of a DeLorean, ride through bat country in a Big Red Shark, grow a "real" mustache, share a meatball sub with the guy who played the Big Ragoo, have a Jack Tripper-style dating dilemma, compete in the Gumball 3000, win a Razzie Award, grab the bull by the horns, ice skate up hill, and sell a car to Brad Benson.

Bad Beats and Good Eats - Part 2

Living in Central Jersey affords one many luxuries.

Bad Beats and Good Eats - Part 1

So it had come to this. I was in Atlantic City at the Tropicana's poker room in a No-limit Hold 'em tournament severely short stacked and I was about to go all-in.

Alexander

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of director Oliver Stone's work.

Back to Business

So if you followed my progress during the past month you know that I didn't quite finish my NaNoWriMo novel. I got a great start and feel that I have a lot of quality pages. I am going to continue working on it, and will update my NaNo blog on a regular basis so check it out on occasion.

Also, check this space on Sunday for my review of "Alexander."

Taking a Break, Sorta

I'll be taking the month of November off to focus on my participation in The National Novel Writing Month Challenge. Check out the archives (who knows, maybe there is something that you've missed), my favorite places in cyberspace and chart the progress of my novel HERE.

Ashlee Simpson on SNL

Sing much?

Wanna See Something Really Scary?

Just in time for Halloween, a list of my all-time favorite horror flicks. So dim the lights, cue the scary music, and don't look (tension inducing pause) behind you!

Corey's Big Party - A Blog-Lib

It was late one (day of the week) night when (favorite Corey from the ‘80s) decided to have an impromptu house party.

Quote Me, Please

If you're only planning to see one movie this year that stars both Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon, see Taxi.

Possible?

A Dirty Shame

Neuters of the world beware.

Hold 'Em

Texas Hold ‘Em poker has become quite popular in the past few years.

A Random List of People and Things to be Skeptical of

men who wear bow ties, fat free ice cream, new music that features Biggie or Tupac, any guy over the age of 25 who hasn't seen the original Star Wars, Springsteen fans who don't like Bob Dylan, telemarketers, career politicians, celebrity hosted talk shows, Vin Diesel, anything powered by diesel fuel, Ashton Kutcher movies, any member of the Jackson 5, porn stars that don't have at least one tattoo, Eddie Murphy films produced after 1989, PG-13 horror movies, anybody over 6'6", anybody under 4'11", cab drivers, pre or post Miami Vice Don Johnson projects, people who can watch a whole episode of The Simpsons without laughing, anybody who hasn't been drunk at least one time in their life, any movie directed by Joel Schumacher, anyone who doesn't smile when they think of Dave Thomas or Colonel Sanders, The New York Times Best-Seller List, anybody who can't name all four Beatles, pimps, hookers, marks, hustlers, junkies, flunkies, lawyers, people who play poker while wearing sunglasses, fashion designers, publicists, infomercials, inside information, PETA, stories that happened to a friend of a friend, strippers, anyone who has never eaten a McDonald's hamburger, chain smokers, anyone who has never seen at least one James Bond movie, and Brad Benson.

"The Man Comes Around"

By the early 90s, after nearly 40 years in the music business, Johnny Cash was considered a nostalgia act with nothing new to offer.

Jersey Girl or: I Still Mourn for Bennifer

Late last year, the duo known worldwide as “Bennifer” called it quits.

Cross Encounter

Vintage Vinyl in Fords is the best music store in central New Jersey.

Bill, It's Me

Hey, Bill.

Trekkies of the World Rejoice!

On Tuesday, the first season of the original Star Trek television series was released on DVD.

Pinewood Dreams - Part 4

I was living in a new town and was part of a new scout pack when the Pinewood Derby rolled around in '85.

"Pink Cigarette"

Mr. Bungle will best be remembered as Faith No More singer Mike Patton’s “other band."

'Ello Govnuh

Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevy announced that he was resigning.

Pinewood Dreams - Part 3

My first trip to the Pinewood Derby in '84 was exciting.

Garden State

Movies are made for several different reasons.

Pinewood Dreams - Part 2

Part of a crossover with my brother's blog. The first entry can be found

HERE

Big E for President

This week marks the 27th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death.

The Band Before the Band

In my sophomore year of high school, my second year as a student of the New Jersey public school system, I was at best what you might call a "loser."

Alien Vs. Predator

When it was announced last year that the Alien Vs. Predator movie was finally in production, fan boys around the world could hardly contain themselves.

Editorial Guidance

I've fancied myself a writer for a few years now.

"Of A Broken Heart"

The Smashing Pumpkins were one of the most popular alt rock acts of the 90s.

A Real Stooge

George Lucas has out done himself.

"Boxers Don't Have an Old Timers Day" or: Is it Better to Burn Out?

Mike Tyson emerged on the boxing scene in the mid-80s and quickly established himself as one of the most dominant forces that the sport had ever seen.

Collateral or: A Brief History of Mann

Michael Mann secured his place in pop-culture history years ago...

Craig Back On!

I'm back from vacation...

Vacation

Tomorrow starts my first full vacation since November. In addition to taking off from work, I will be taking a break from the blog as well. My next update will be on Sunday the 8th. While I'm gone take a look around, check out the archives, the longer rants and the links.

See you on the 8th!

Sore Winner

The number one movie at the box office this past weekend was "The Bourne Supremacy."

On Showgirls

Showgirls is a joke...

At least that's what MGM wants you to think.

The List...

In response to Spin's list of the greatest frontmen of all time, here is my top 10:

His Name is Prince...

Spin magazine recently released their list of the 50 greatest frontmen of all time.

Jerry Goldsmith

Legendary film composer Jerry Goldsmith died in his sleep Wednesday night.

"Willenium" or: A Brief History of Time

These are great times that we are living in...

Craig Gets Personal

I think I'm in love...

Superman Redux

And the sordid tale continues...

"Take Off Your Cool"

Emerging from Atlanta in the mid '90s, the Rap duo known as OutKast released a handful of genre-bending CDs before hitting it "big" with the release of Stankonia in late 2000.

New Longer Rant/Rave Up

• I've Got My MTV

I'm IN the Band - Part 3

And the band played on...

Superman

So it looks like McG can be added to the growing list of directors that have bowed out of Warner Bros. planned revival of Superman.

Pawn Shoppe Heart

And they said that rock was dead.

Dancin' Fool

If you knew me back in the mid-90s then you knew a pretty fun guy.

The Age Game

So it seems that there is some debate about Irene Cara's real age.

I'm IN the Band - Part 2

I don't remember too much about the audition except that it was held in one of the band's many rehearsal spaces (this one a basement) and that I got along great with everyone.

Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 was one of the only summer movies that I was really waiting for and my expectations were high.

Craig's Classic PB and J

Ingredients:

Sign Here

My handwriting is horrible.

"Three Days"

Jane's Addiction broke out of the cluttered mid '80s rock scene at a time when hair metal was king and song writing and musicianship took a back seat to teased out hair and leather.

RENO 911!

Network television is dead.

Bateman's Back!

I imagine that it is pretty hard to be a working actor.

I'm IN the Band - Part 1

In the winter of '92 I was gearing up to finish my senior year of high school.

Gettin' In Over My Head

Brian Wilson's new CD Gettin' In Over My Head was released yesterday.

Rock is Dead?

Lollapalooza 2004 was cancelled today.

"Lay Lady Lay"

Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" is a wonderful song.

A/S/L or: Is There Love in Cyberspace?

It's tough being single in this day and age.

Novel Thoughts

I wrote a novel a few years back.

Clip and Save

I got a coupon for a free cookie from the cafeteria at my job today.

Dock that Boat or: Size Does(n't) Matter

Americans want everything to be big.

Bragging Rights?

I think this story is pretty amazing.

Trilogy? I think not.

 

One of my favorite movies was released on DVD Tuesday.

Radio Days - Part 3: 3D

I wasn't nervous or anxious in the week leading up to the day of the big game.

Stone 101

I picked up the film Wall Street on DVD yesterday for $9.99.

Contraband

It's cool to see that Velvet Revolver's first CD "Contraband" finally saw release today.

I Can't Believe in Love or: Who Mourns for Bennifer?

So it looks like J-Lo has finally destroyed any chance of a reunion with Ben Affleck.

Home Is Where My Bed Is

I've been spending a lot more of my time in my bedroom lately (and, no, before you start speculating that this piece has anything to do with my sex life, sadly it does not).

Radio Days - Part 2

In the middle of my senior year of high school I hadn't really decided what I wanted to do with my life.

Radio Days

In the late winter of '95 I was a few months out of college and still struggling to make a career for myself.

Where There's a Will There's a Sasso (this essay has everything to do with Will Sasso) or: Fun With Hyper Links

Will Sasso was born on May 25th, 1975. After first appearing in Ernest Goes to School in 1994, Sasso went on to establish himself as one of the most successful "fat guy" comedians of the the late 90s.

Who Cries for Sly?

Starting in the late 70s and leading up until the middle 90s it seemed like Sylvester Stallone could do no wrong in Hollywood.

Smoke Screen

The anti-smoking lobby has been pretty vocal lately about the effect on-screen smoking has on teens.

Feels Like the First Time

The summer of '88 will always be a memorable one for me. I had just moved to New Jersey from Pittsfield, Massachusetts to live with my Mom, and was getting ready to start high school.

A random list of things that crack me up...

The Gimp in Pulp Fiction, Spoonie Luv on Crank Yankers, people who look like Shrek, George "The Animal" Steele, every episode of MTV's Making Da Band, Tyrone Biggums on Chappelle's Show, Donald Trump's hair, The Burt Reynolds zombie from Dawn of the Dead (2004), Porno movie titles that spoof real movies or television shows (actually, come to think of it, most porno titles crack me up), Godzilla when he falls down, Bubba in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, David Hasselhoff, Mickey Rourke, Corey Feldman, Mac and Me, the word "spatula", Paul Verhoeven interviews, the way Spielberg says the word "dinosaur", farts, my love life (or complete lack of one), anyone while they are eating a meatball sandwhich, Stallone crying in any of his movies, Tenacious D, Bill Cosby's sweaters, Animal House, Luiz Guzman, Paul Sorvino, Mina Sorvino's career, bowling shoes, Artie Lange, my savings account balance, Mini Coopers, people who "keep it real", George P. Cosmatos, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, sweat suits, mullets, John Tesh, the ridiculous looking CGI Scorpion King at the end of The Mummmy Returns, Hulk Hogan, Don King, Charles Moose, the video for "I'm Too Sexy", the Shrek "Hot Sludge Sundae" at Baskin Robins, the Pam and Tommy video, BASEketball, Blind Date, cyber sex, phone sex, me having sex, Kenny Loggins, Revenge of the Nerds, David Lee Roth, all 5 Rocky films, and Brad Benson.

Quentin, Just Admit It or: I Smell a Weinstein

Michael Moore's latest film Fahrenheit 911 recently won the prestigious "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes Film Festival.

All Growds Up

I tried a new cologne today...

Lucas vs. The World

If you haven't already heard, George Lucas is finally releasing the original three Star Wars movies on DVD in September. Well sort of...

Groupie

It has been quite some time since I've had a celebrity crush.

Dreaming of Sleep

I love sleeping. It is one of the few things that I am really good at.

Noteworthy DVD

Kill Bill fans take note.

Zillion Dollar Frittata

I don't think that I have what it takes to be rich.

Hat Head

I hate my hair.

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