We need more Anarchy!!!

FX is really putting some of the best shows on TV lately and is putting the networks to shame. Sons of Anarchy continues that trend as I just watched the first two seasons and I really need more. I know you think it is just about a motorcycle gang but it goes much deeper that that. These guys do it for business and own their own town. The standouts of this show are the lead females of the series, Katy Sagal, Maggie Siff, and the always great Ally Walker. Highly recommended, now announce season three for release!

It is Super Bowl time here in North Texas and just in time for all of our arriving guests comes a big icy, sleet storm tomorrow with temps in the 20's. Good times ahead. As Randy Quaid would say "WE"RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!"

Saw True Grit this weekend and it was fantastic. I love Westerns and this was a good one. It kind of puts the Duke's version to shame. Have two different actors ever been nominated for portraying the same character?

Two and half weeks until pitchers and catchers report. The Rangers continue to add some depth to the team by adding Catcher/1b/DH Mike Napoli to the roster by trading Frankie Francisco to the Blue Jays.

Stay tuned...

Top Ten: Tough Guys

Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have F'ed with? That's these guys.

1. Clint- The toughest tough guy of all time and a legend. Memorable tough guy role: Dirty Harry started it all.

2. John Wayne- Don't mess with the Duke. Is probably still the ultimate good guy of all time. The Searchers.

3. Sylvester Stallone- The ultimate underdog and lost war vet that packed alot of punch with some muscles behind it. Rocky.

4. Arnold- Let everyone know that you can combine muscles and brains in the movies. And Explosions. And more explosions. The Terminator.

5. Charles Bronson- A cool cat that got stereotyped into tough guy roles. He did alot of them and he sure was good in them. Death Wish.

6. Lee Marvin- A straight to the point kind of guy that did not take any B.S. from anybody. Point Blank.

7. Chuck Norris- Literally the baddest guy on this list in real life. Six time time world Karate Champion. Invasion U.S.A.

8. Steve McQueen- The coolest guy in the movies ever. Bullitt.

9. Kurt Russell- Wears an eye patch like no other. Escape from New York.

10. Jason Statham- The newcomer on the list. I am liking his roles so far and he is a good tough guy. Has 4 franchises in the works right now. The Transporter.

Top movies of '10 coming soon, I have not seen them all yet.

Go Packers. Pitchers and catchers are coming soon!!!!

Meowww! Dark Knight Rises Villians named

After months of speculation the Villains and actors set to portray them have been announced for Christopher Nolan's third chapter of his Batman franchise, The Dark Knight Rises. Anne Hathaway will play Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman and Tom Hardy will play Bane in this next Bat adventure. I have always wondered if Catwoman was next after the little hint that was presented to us in The Dark Knight. This are stellar choices, I enjoyed Hatchway's performance in the Devil Wears Prada. Anyone who can stand toe to toe with Meryl Streep deserves some good roles. I discovered Tom Hardy last year in the great flick Charlie Bronson, a true story about a British habitual criminal who has been in jail most of his life and was literally running the jail system. Most discovered him in Inception this past year. Christian Bale has his work cut out for him this time. By the way, have you seen him in the recent awards shows lately? That guy needs to start packing on some pounds immediately. Pancakes, protein shakes, and heavy weight lifting should be in his near future.

Wrapping up Sons of Anarchy Season 2. Great show, when is season 3 coming out?

Well the Jets let me down and now Ben Rapelisberger and the Steelers will be coming to town. Atleast the Packers beat the Bears so Mr. Obama will not be visiting the Metroplex now. Dallas does not have a real good track record with visiting Democratic Presidents.

You'd be Justified in picking this up...

One of my favorite shows from last year came out on Blu yesterday. I love Westerns and this show is set to present day but is a throwback from then. It stars Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens who gets shipped back to his hometown in Kentucky and has his work but also people and issues to deal with from his past. Think like a modern day Gunsmoke; sometimes he is on the road tracking fugitives and runs into issues there too. Season 2 begins next month on FX.

Been enjoying the Tron Legacy soundtrack. This sounds alot like John Carpenter scores from the 80's, good stuff. I cannot believe I like music from somebody named Daft Punk.

GO Jets!!!! We do not need Ben Rapelisberger going for another Super Bowl.

007 will be back

MGM has been bankrupt for awhile but has a new partner which has put some money in the pot to get back to movie making. First, they now can release the Red Dawn remake because they have money to market it now and then they can begin production on the Hobbit with Peter Jackson at the helm. Most importantly they announced James Bond 23 will begin production soon for a November 2012 release. They can now fix the mess that was Quantom of Solace and it is confirmed Daniel Craig will return as the suave super spy and Sam Mendes is directing. Great news all around. Also they will get around to releasing the rest of the Bond collection on Blu-Ray in the near future.

Finished Sons of Anarchy Season 1 and liked it so much I have began Season 2.

I am enjoying some new cd's lately in the new Tom Petty, Robert Plant, Neil Young and The Tron Legacy soundtrack. Looking forward to the new R.E.M. and U2 albums later this year.

The Steelers just defeated the Ravens and I want to see the Pats and Jets tomorrow, should be a good game.

The Force turns Blu

After Blu Ray won the format war a few years ago the next question from every other home theater geek was, "When does Stars Wars come out?" Well Fox has answered that question: September 2011.
You can now enjoy the Millennium Falcon in 1080 glory soon enough. Keep your underoos on and view the trailer here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvS3OUNKHZw

Purchased the Family Guy Star Wars box set and my review of the Jedi episode "It's a Trap!" is it was okay. The beginning of the show even says they pretty much mailed it in. I agree but still enjoyed it.

What should Arnold do?

Arnold is officially out of work now after finishing his term as governor of California here recently. I am sure he has plenty of offers out there but I came up with a few ideas for him to keep busy. Some examples are :

-Model leather jackets and sunglasses. He looks really cool in them.
-Sell dumbbells.
-Open a prank call service.
-Start a moving company and have a nice little jingle for the commercials-'We MOVE!"
-Get with Mr. Obama and find out where he got his birth certificate at. Arnold: "I just discovered I was born in Hawaii and then moved to Austria."
-Be an alien killer consultant.
-Go back to the movies?


NFL Playoffs: WOW Seattle! Let's see how far you can go and maybe have a .5oo record this year.

The Rangers seemed geared and ready to go after the Adrian Beltre signing. The team has made itself better and should be able to compete in the AL West this year. The most important fact of this signing is he did not going to the Angels. MVP Josh Hamilton is in the hospital with pneumonia, I hope that is what he is in for. I fear the relapse for him.

I highly recommend Ben Affleck's The Town. Great bank robbery movie.

Finishing up Sons's of Anarchy Season 1, great show. Will move right on in to season 2. I would not mess with Sam Crow.

Top 10: Movie Villians

When it comes to movie watching you need a protagonist and an antagonist, or what most would say a good guy and a bad guy. Heroes are are nice but what I think makes a good movie is a really good bad guy. Here is my list of favorites:

1. Darth Vader- Star Wars-The baddest bad guy of all time. You mess with him and all he has to do is raise his finger and you are choking. It would be nice to see him show up again some day. With the way Lucas is whoring the franchise it may happen. "I am your father!"

2. The Joker-The Dark Knight-Heath Ledger- The guy was fantastic and owned every scene he was in and deservedly won the Oscar for it. Too bad he will not be around for more, RIP. "Why so serious?'

3. The Terminator- Arnold Schw?- The role of a lifetime came around to this Champion bodybuilder who was getting his feet wet in Hollywood and it made him a superstar. Did you know OJ Simpson was up for this role? Did you also know Arnold is out of a job as of today? Good, do what you always say, COME BACK! "I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle."

4. Hans Grubber-Die Hard- Alan Rickman- I never saw this guy before this but he is brilliant as a terrorist/thief in one of the best action flicks of all time. I think we were all worried about Bruce Willis being in an action movie at the time. "Now put down the gun and give me my detonators."

5. Lex Luthor-Superman-Gene Hackman- One of the best comic book movies of all time and Gene set the stage in this one for many big time actors to follow in his steps and play the bad guy. Shout out to Miss TeschMacher! "Otisburg. Otisburg?"

6. The Joker- Batman-Jack Nicholson- Great casting at the time. He was set before Batman was cast. Received a whopping $6 million up front and structured his deal to receive percentage profits and royalties off video home sales. The rumor is he has made over $50 million on the deal, the largest ever for an actor. Robin Williams wanted this role badly. "Never rub another man's rhubarb."

7. Dick Jones/Vilos Cohaagen-Ronny Cox- Robocop/Total Recall- He seems like the same guy in both of these movies but he sure was fantastic in them. Over the top lines sealed the deal in the Verhoeven classics. "Would you like to play along? Good, or I will erase your ass!"

8. Ernst Stavro Blofeld- Donald Pleasence-You Only Live Twice- There are many great Bond villains but this was the first time we see Blofeld and he may be the only one that just wants to shoot Bond right on the spot. No Sharks or lasers for him. "We are now impenetrable"

9. Eric Qualen-John Lithgow-Cliffhanger- At the time you would have never expected this suave stage actor to be a villain but he was good at it. "Don't bother to buckle up...You may not want to survive this."

10. Sheriff Buford T. Justice-Jackie Gleason- Smokey and the Bandit-Not really a bad guy but he is the antagonist. The director gave him the role and let him come up with everything to do with the character. Is given credit for creating the word 'Sumbitch'. Way too many great quotes from this one but I will go with one of my favorites. "Give me a diablo sandwich and a Dr. Pepper. And make it snappy, I'm in a god-d%*ned hurry!"

It is a quiet off season for the Rangers as they lost out on Cliff Lee. Time to move on and fill other holes. I cannot wait until pitchers and catchers report.

The Cowgirls just finished their lousy season at 6-10. Impressive for a team that many thought would go to the Superbowl. Many of changes coming for this team.

TV Shows: The Walking Dead was fantastic and I am bummed we have to wait until October for more. I am now on Sons of Anarchy Season 1.

Happy New Year to all and I hope you have a good one. I am blessed to have spent a lot of time with my family and I am walking this way because the future is bright.