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Early Thumbs Up for Critics @ XL
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Author:  The Gridiron Assassin [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:07 am ]
Post subject:  Early Thumbs Up for Critics @ XL
Wow, Bob Costas came out of the gate strong with his first show on HBO this year.

> Touching piece on Tomlinson

> Very solid interviews with Gene Upshaw and some retired players on the retired players not getting enough money/assistance.

> Insightful piece on Roger Goodell.

> And a truly sad piece on Earl Campbell. Man alive, I loved watching that battering ram SOB play back in the day. He's morphed into a handicapped Isaac from The Love Boat. It was nice to see the nice stuff that Tony Dorsett had to say about a guy one year younger than him, and interesting interview with Larry Johnson, as he is of the same running style as the Texas Rose. God bless you Earl Campbell.


I feel like tonight is Christmas Eve - I can't wait for the season to kick off tomorrow in downtown Indiana. Actually, it's 12:10, so I guess the opening day of the NFL is upon us. :)
Author:  Stinkfinger The Crow [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Early Thumbs Up for Critics @ XL
The Gridiron Assassin wrote:
downtown Indiana


When you really think about it, it's not that far off.
Author:  The Gridiron Assassin [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:38 am ]
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After almost 20 years of listening to Mac, I was bound to learn ONE thing Stinkfinger. ;)
Author:  W_Z [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Early Thumbs Up for Critics @ XL
The Gridiron Assassin wrote:
I feel like tonight is Christmas Eve - I can't wait for the season to kick off tomorrow in downtown Indiana.


here's hoping a lump of coal isn't waiting at the bottom of the stocking...::clink:: c'mon saints!

i'm rooting for you guys to hold off the san-dee--aygo superchargers. sick of hearing all the hype. take em down boyos!
Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Early Thumbs Up for Critics @ XL
The Gridiron Assassin wrote:
interesting interview with Larry Johnson, as he is of the same running style as the Texas Rose. God bless you Earl Campbell.
)


He may have the same general style but there is no one who runs like Earl.

By the way Grid, is the cbfans forum down? I have not been able to get on for about a month.
Author:  Mustang Rob [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:46 pm ]
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I'll add a thumbs down to "the Duke" who just told me during a sportscenter update, that the first round on the BMW championship is underway in Coal Valley :shock:
I guess he's too busy with the US Open tennis to bother looking up the location of Cog Hill.
Author:  Mac [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:02 pm ]
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And a big thumbs up to Wheaton Zach for quoting Captain Dudley Moore (James Cromwell) from L.A. Confidential, one of the best suspense thrillers of the '90s. Nice job, "boyo."
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:03 pm ]
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agreed Grid.
great show.
Author:  FavreFan [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Early Thumbs Up for Critics @ XL
W_Z wrote:
The Gridiron Assassin wrote:
I feel like tonight is Christmas Eve - I can't wait for the season to kick off tomorrow in downtown Indiana.


here's hoping a lump of coal isn't waiting at the bottom of the stocking...::clink:: c'mon saints!

i'm rooting for you guys to hold off the san-dee--aygo superchargers. sick of hearing all the hype. take em down boyos!


I think Norv Turner will do a good enough job of holding off the Chargers
Author:  W_Z [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:27 pm ]
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Mustang Rob wrote:
I'll add a thumbs down to "the Duke" who just told me during a sportscenter update, that the first round on the BMW championship is underway in Coal Valley :shock:


can you give a thumbs down to the deceased?
Author:  W_Z [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:29 pm ]
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Mac wrote:
And a big thumbs up to Wheaton Zach for quoting Captain Dudley Moore (James Cromwell) from L.A. Confidential, one of the best suspense thrillers of the '90s. Nice job, "boyo."


indeed. my favorite russell crowe role to date.
Author:  Mustang Rob [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:50 pm ]
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W_Z wrote:
Mustang Rob wrote:
I'll add a thumbs down to "the Duke" who just told me during a sportscenter update, that the first round on the BMW championship is underway in Coal Valley :shock:


can you give a thumbs down to the deceased?

Clinically or otherwise?
Author:  Beef Rockmore [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:04 pm ]
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Quote:
"W_Z"

Quote:
"Mac"
And a big thumbs up to Wheaton Zach for quoting Captain Dudley Moore (James Cromwell) from L.A. Confidential, one of the best suspense thrillers of the '90s. Nice job, "boyo."


indeed. my favorite russell crowe role to date.


You liked it better than Gladiator?
I didn't care for The Insider - too long and drawn out. Typical Michael Mann flick....
Author:  W_Z [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:07 pm ]
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Beef Rockmore wrote:

You liked it better than Gladiator?
I didn't care for The Insider - too long and drawn out. Typical Michael Mann flick....


"Gladiator" didn't do it for me...as far as epics go, it was one step above "The Patriot" which isn't saying much. I thought his performance in "LA Confidential" was his best so far I've seen. "Beautiful Mind" comes in close...

Agreed with the Michael Mann criticism, except I didn't think "Manhunter" suffered the same formula.
Author:  Beef Rockmore [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:13 pm ]
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Even though I liked Heat, I thought they EASILY could have carved a half hour out of that flick. The love interest of Robert DeNiro (Amy Brenneman?) should have had about 5 minutes of face time.
Author:  Mustang Rob [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:29 pm ]
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Beef Rockmore wrote:
Even though I liked Heat, I thought they EASILY could have carved a half hour out of that flick. The love interest of Robert DeNiro (Amy Brenneman?) should have had about 5 minutes of face time.


Disagree.
In Heat they needed to develop that relationship to establish DeNiro's willingness to leave anything and anyone behind.
Author:  Harry Timbercrank [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:52 pm ]
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She should have had a relationship with DeNiro like Bridget Fonda had with him in Jackie Brown.
Author:  OPV [ Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:03 am ]
Post subject:  C'mon Mackey
Mac wrote:
And a big thumbs up to Wheaton Zach for quoting Captain Dudley Moore (James Cromwell) from L.A. Confidential, one of the best suspense thrillers of the '90s. Nice job, "boyo."


And a big thumbs down to Mac, for calling James Cromwell's character "Cpt. Dudley MOORE." C'mon dude, Arthur the cocktailing British buffoon wasn't running Mickey Cohen's rackets, but Cpt. Dudley SMITH was.

I understand the confusion, seeing as its one of your favorites movies! :lol:
Author:  The Gridiron Assassin [ Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:14 am ]
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He was too busy smiling and giggling while typing as he thought about James Cromwell's celebratory Christmas ways in the background of another scene.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:29 am ]
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W_Z wrote:
Beef Rockmore wrote:

You liked it better than Gladiator?
I didn't care for The Insider - too long and drawn out. Typical Michael Mann flick....


"Gladiator" didn't do it for me...as far as epics go, it was one step above "The Patriot" which isn't saying much. I thought his performance in "LA Confidential" was his best so far I've seen. "Beautiful Mind" comes in close...

Agreed with the Michael Mann criticism, except I didn't think "Manhunter" suffered the same formula.


I liked him best in Master and Commander...
Author:  OPV [ Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  nice
The Gridiron Assassin wrote:
He was too busy smiling and giggling while typing as he thought about James Cromwell's celebratory Christmas ways in the background of another scene.


"SOON IT WILL BE CHRIST-MAS DAYYYY!"
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