I'd be remiss not mentioning the passing of the great Alan Rickman. He burst onto the public's consciousness as Hans Gruber but is probably best remembered as Professor Snape. Rickman's death comes shortly after the passing of David Bowie. If I were 69-years old, famous and British - I'd be nervous right about now. Accordingly I'm guessing Elton John and former Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May probably scheduled doctor's appointments this week.
Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe remembers Rickman as a great friend. Movie and TV critic Alan Sepinwall had a nice summary of Rickman's career and impact.
Alan Rickman was so great he could even make having a simple cup of tea something awesome! Also as an aside - here's Benedict Cumberbatch doing Alan Rickman singing Candle in the Wind.
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Flotsam and Jetsam
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.
Drew Bledsoe's middle name is McQueen. How did I not know that? I hope it is because his parents were big Steve McQueen fans and not because of a family name thing... Jeff Passan points out that Josh Hamilton is ranked 121st out of 151 players who qualify with his anemic .686 OPS and he still has 4-years and almost $100 million left on his contract. I wonder if Nick Cafardo still thinks the Red Sox should have signed Hamilton... I went to a gang rumble and a Chuckie Cheese birthday party broke out... I was only kidding a while back when I said A-Rod is acting this way because he's building the groundwork for an insanity defense but now I'm not so sure it's a joke... Very cool - guy bikes to all 30 MLB parks for charity... Do gangs even have rumbles anymore? Is that like a 1950's thing and it is all drive-by's now?... I'm not offended by the Washington Redskins name but I hope the people who are also demand that the NAACP change the name of their organization... Interesting update on what Daniel Radcliffe has been up to...
Drew Bledsoe's middle name is McQueen. How did I not know that? I hope it is because his parents were big Steve McQueen fans and not because of a family name thing... Jeff Passan points out that Josh Hamilton is ranked 121st out of 151 players who qualify with his anemic .686 OPS and he still has 4-years and almost $100 million left on his contract. I wonder if Nick Cafardo still thinks the Red Sox should have signed Hamilton... I went to a gang rumble and a Chuckie Cheese birthday party broke out... I was only kidding a while back when I said A-Rod is acting this way because he's building the groundwork for an insanity defense but now I'm not so sure it's a joke... Very cool - guy bikes to all 30 MLB parks for charity... Do gangs even have rumbles anymore? Is that like a 1950's thing and it is all drive-by's now?... I'm not offended by the Washington Redskins name but I hope the people who are also demand that the NAACP change the name of their organization... Interesting update on what Daniel Radcliffe has been up to...
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Harry Potter
Just a few more days till the 5th movie in the Harry Potter series is released - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I'm predicting that its opening day on Wednsday will be the biggest Wednesday opening in movie history. I'm saying this not just because it is a Harry Potter movie but also because Wednesday happens to be one of just two days in the calendar year where there are no major sporting events (no NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR and MLB is off because of the All-Star Game). Dads who might otherwise stay home to watch a game in the middle of the week will be more willing to pop out to see the movie with the kids.
It is also worth noting that we are getting close to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which will be released on July 21. If you are like me - you already have your copies reserved and you have recently re-read the sixth book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
There is also the good news that Daniel Radcliffe has just signed a contract that will look him up through all seven Harry Potter movies. Radcliffe will be getting $50 million to star in the final two movies.
If you are thinking of re-reading the sixth book or haven't ordered the seventh book yet - please consider buying the book by clicking my Amazon links below. Your support of this site is appreciated.
Just a few more days till the 5th movie in the Harry Potter series is released - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I'm predicting that its opening day on Wednsday will be the biggest Wednesday opening in movie history. I'm saying this not just because it is a Harry Potter movie but also because Wednesday happens to be one of just two days in the calendar year where there are no major sporting events (no NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR and MLB is off because of the All-Star Game). Dads who might otherwise stay home to watch a game in the middle of the week will be more willing to pop out to see the movie with the kids.
It is also worth noting that we are getting close to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which will be released on July 21. If you are like me - you already have your copies reserved and you have recently re-read the sixth book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
There is also the good news that Daniel Radcliffe has just signed a contract that will look him up through all seven Harry Potter movies. Radcliffe will be getting $50 million to star in the final two movies.
If you are thinking of re-reading the sixth book or haven't ordered the seventh book yet - please consider buying the book by clicking my Amazon links below. Your support of this site is appreciated.
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