SouthernMan

A couple of thoughts on the subject. Hollywood goes for the easy money, i.e., go for name recognition. Old Tv shows, comic books, remakes of other movies. Here's a thought - how about some original scripts with good acting. I don't care if it's from a novel - just make some good adult level films. Hollywood keeps catering to the kids, teens, chicks, and special effects geeks. It's great that Hollywood finally figured out that kids flicks means big money. 10-15 years ago, there was a huge outcry that there were few G rated films to take kids to. Now. there are lots of them. Teen movies- Most are really stupid, filled with juvinile sex and toilet humor. Mildly amusing for a brief time, but very predictable. Quickly forgotten. Most SNL alum flix fall into this category. Big money makers at the box office because the kids will go see these retarded efforts multiple times. Chick flix are usually a winner. Chicks go out to movies together on chick dates. After boring each other to death over dinner with talk of hair and nails and whose fat, they can at least go to a movie and not have to say anything (other than to comment on the actresses hair, nail, and weight). I mean, I haven't been to a movie with another guy since I was about 15. Chick flix are financial winners. Special effects movies usually suck. The geeks at Special Effects and Magic (or whatever computer effects lab) are so wrapped up in the effects and the wow factor, they completely forget to add a plot. These pictures bore the living hell out of me, especially after I've already seen one of those "the making of" specials. It's like going to see David Copperfield after he's supplied the audience with a program explaining how each illusion is created. Duh. Kind of hard to get sucked into the illusion when you know all the tricks. The other thing is overexposure of the star actors. They're such promotion whores, showing up on every morning show, late night show, Entertainment Tonight, magazine, etc Again the illusion problem. After seeing them show up on every possible show, unless they're really really good actors, it's hard to seperate the TV whore from the character in the movie. I'd much rather see a performance by a good unknown. That was one of the things that made Rocky and Slingblade so great for me. I'd never before heard of or seen Stallone or Billy Bob Thornton. They really made the characters come alive, largely because I didn't have to seperate their image from something known previously. I just wish that Hollywood would put out a few more movies with intelligent plot twists, lesser known actors, well-crafted plots, and development of characters rather than special effects. I can't think of too many recent movies that fall into that category.

I hate to be such a skeptic, but I can't help but agree with you. Interesting how Deion adopts some kid, who barring catastophic injury, seems almost destined to be a professional superstar (translation: $$$$$$) I noticed right away he didn't go out of his way to adopt some poor orphan with a club foot and a speech impediment. I hope I'm wrong but I have to think Deion is looking out for Deion more than he is this kid.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Reading the quotes and remembering what a wonderful place Buffalo is in the summer and fall makes it even sadder. The local politics and economy have ruined a place that should be a place to grow a career and family, rather than just a place to visit occasionally. You can say blame the politicians all day long, but the finger of blame has to go to the citizens and constituency that keeps electing the same bickering morons who can't even agree on something as simple as a frigging bridge. Wake up Buffalo before it's to late.

Saw the Division Bell concert in Atlanta. Not a major Floyd fan, though I like them a lot, but have never bought one of their albums. They were here for two nights. My buddy had been to the previous night's show. I declined to buy tickets months earlier. The day after the show, he told me how great a show it was. Asked him if his old lady would mind if he went to tonight's show. No problem. We decided to get tickets. Bought same day tickets and ended up with great seats! Bobby Dodd (Ga Tech) Stadium, first row, upper deck (much like The Ralph)50 yard line. The raised stage came out to about the 25 yd line. It was a perfect view. A great summer night. And an absolutely superb concert. Who needs Roger Waters? One day I plan to actually buy the Division Bell CD they were promoting 11 years ago.

Kelly, Smith, and Metzelaars are obvious choices that would fit well and have been mentioned ad nauseum. Here's couple of other's that could fit in nicely: Billy Shaw & Jerry Butler And, hey, what about Thurman? Willis looks like the real deal, but c'mon...Thurman. A heart and love for the game as big as his ego, "The Dolphin Killer", and will always bleed Bills red, white, and blue. I'd take him any day.

Agree 100%. I think there's some of us lay-people who believe that the NFL pundits are somehow better prognosticators becuase they've managed to make a career out of commenting on NFL stuff. I wish some publication would keep a scorecard. Maybe this could be a Two Bills Drive function that could attract national attention. It would be really interesting to go through that past five years worth of predictions in Athlon's, Sporting News, TV commentators, national columnists, etc....and see who came closest to predicting division standings and playoff teams. I remember a couple of recent years when the final standings were just about upside down from what most expected before the season started. I doubt most professional sports mouthpieces could do any better than us. About the only sure thing is that CNN nitwit Larry King will predict the Dolphins to win the superbowl.

Anyone have an idea when the schedule for NFL Network televised preseason games will be available? I assume most will be tape-delayed.

Surprise surprise. I thought I knew most everything there was to know about the Bills. I never before heard anything about the Jim Dunaway case. How was she killed?

Shhhhhhhh!

NFL Network runs 24/7 so you'd think they'd have a little something about our Bills once in a while. Sure, there's plenty of repeats of All Access and such, but rarely are the Bills ever mentioned. Saw a 15-second thing about the recent Champions weekend at the Ralph and a 10-second 2004 highlight from the Seattle game. IS that the best they can do for us hungry fans? I sure hope the Bills get some attention on the network in the coming months leading up to opening day. Has anyone seen Bills' footage or interviews from OTAs, or am I missing something? Seems to me that certain teams are featured all the time (Ravens, Jags, Eagles, Vikings)and others, like the Bills, hardly exist on the NFL Network radar. Sure do miss the hometown coverage from Empire Sports.

I thought my wife was nuts until I started hearing similar toilet seat stories. I was recently reviewing some house plans and noticed that 2 of the bathrooms were to have urinals installed beside the comode. I called the guy who was building the house to find out what that was all about. Turns out he and his wife had been going through the toilet seat debate for years. This was going to be his last house and he didn't care about market value/perception or any other factors - he wanted the toilet argument ended and was putting urinals in his master and guest baths. What it all boils down to is that women wait until the last minute to take a leak and are always in a huge hurry. They're forever pissing in their panties. I also think "the seat is up" is one more thing they can B word about - a minor use for their limited power. Give 'em the stupid toilet seat thing. I have to ask myself, why does a toilet have a lid if it's supposed to be up, but the seat down? After thinking about it for a second, the answer is abvious - it's for when guests come. But that's a whole 'nother topic about women's thinking.

Respect each other's indivuality and space. It's ok for her to have girl time and you to have guy time. You don't have to be up each other's ass every minute of the day. It's not a personal attack on the other if either of you needs some alone time. You don't have to think exactly alike, so don't spend a lot of energy attempting to convince each over the likes, dislikes, perceptions of some trivial matter of taste or preference. Pick your battles and don't sweat the small stuff. Laugh at yourselves. Compromise. Be honest. Get the financial stuff out of the way immediately. Figure out a budget and how it's going to be administered. Get it straight from the get-go who is responsible for what chores and duties. Will you be solely responsible for some things and her for others? Will you alternate chores on a weekly basis? Who's going to do the cooking? Who will clean it up? Etc.... What about holidays? Does she go her way and you go yours? Talk about this as well. That's my 2 cents. It's worked for me for 20+ years.

Costanzo's Bakery makes fantasic sub rolls. I frequently bring back to Atlanta 1 or 2 dozen sub rolls. They freeze surprising well, lasting a good long time. I can't believe a message board site dominated by current and former Buffalonians is talking about Quizno's or Subway. Being out of town, I enjoy them both for occasional lunches, but they don't hold a candle to most good Buffalo sub joints. An old favorite from Buffalo was commonly known as The Royalé - a combination of lettuce, tomato, provolone, Italian sausage, cappicola, topped with fried onions and bell peppers. A sprinkle of oil/vinegar dressing and some mayo and it was a heart attack waiting to happen. Good as all hell. You can't get anything that compares at one of these chain sub places. What's next - a thread about the wonders of Pizza Hut and Papa John's famous conveyor belt cardboard dough pizza?

I'm surprised nobody has commented on his various physical ailments and the psychological connection. It's interesting how every time there's tension (including the pending deliberations) in the courtroom, Jackson suddenly requires a trip to the hospital. Me being an armchair psychologist: I'll bet that this is an indication of guilt. He has surgically transformed himself into an androgynous being who deliberately makes his voice sound more feminine. I believe it's his way of averting suspicion by seeming more vulnerable and less threatening to his victims and other adults. In his woman-child persona he hopes not to be seen as a 46-year-old-male predator. I believe his periodic ailments are another way he attempts to gain sympathy. It's a practice that has been perfected for years by his almost as wierd gal pals, Liza Minelli and Elizabeth Taylor. Anyone with psychological background who could confirm this line of thinking?

From the topic line I thought you were looking for a punchline like, "because his Viagra prescription ran out" or "Depends".

Odd how Flutie is labled as "a locker room cancer", yet he is the only QB since Jim Kelly to lead a Bills team to the playoffs. I seem to remember 10 and 11 win seasons with Bruce Smith, Andre, Moulds, Thurman, and the O-line rallying around him. The old core veterans like 78, 83, 80, 34 knew first-hand about big egos and Flutie was just another in a long line. The Johnson/Flutie conflict was the reason the "cancer" label existed. Flutie is a competitor. He may be a major dickwad, perpetuating a lot of the ill will, but if Rob had half of his drive and competitve spirit, maybe he would have amounted to something in the NFL. Travis gives his all. He toughs it out when injured and I thruly think he plays as hard as he can. If he isn't as talented as McGahee, it's not exactly a character flaw. I agree with the sentiment of original post in this thread. I don't understand why it's necessary to assault player's character. Now that LB for the Ravens - the murdering sakoshit - ok...go after him. And yes, he was involved.

No. I'm still alive and well.

Winslow is quickly headed towards making the list of "biggest 1st round busts".

and about to tour with Queen, taking Freddie Mercury's place. Strange but true.

Not saying Donahoe is untouchable or a has reached god-like status, but we could do a whole lot worse. He DID have the salary cap issue. Last year, we had a 9-7 team with a rookie head coach, playing in one of the toughest divisions and having one of the toughest schedules. If not for getting screwed by the poor officiating in the week 2 Raider game or possibly catching a single break in the Jags game the previous week, they may have well made the playoffs. This is a team that was dominating in the second half of the season. I believe only the Patriots and Steelers had better records over the last 10-11 weeks of the season. If Donahoe is getting all of your blame for past failures, he should at least receive some of the credit for their success after their slow start. How soon we forget.

If you're not insuring valuable collectables, jewelry, gay-ass 1977 Star Wars action figures, etc., and have typical possessions, probably not much more than $35/month - if that. Might be closer to $25/month. Why don't you try calling your insurance agent instead of asking a bunch of nitwit Tom Donahoe wanna-be's?

If your concern is the neighbors, I'd wait until at least 9am. We have some neighbors who like to do it Sunday night. Drives me crazy. Just when I'm starting to unwind and get in the right mind-set for the coming work week, they start with the mowers, pressure washers, etc. All weekend to do the stuff and they wait til Sunday evening when I'm ready to relax. Ughhhhh. The best time to cut most grasses is in the evening, before sunset. Mowing wet grass can promote fungus. Mowing in the direct, hot sun of mid afternoon is not good either.