It's December 31st, so you know what that means for the SOTD. The song that was written while being stuck in a harsh winter blizzard after a show in Boulder, Colorado at a bar called Tulagi's.
She's there to guide me...MH
Monday, December 31, 2012
The Truth Unfolds
Last week I posted an article in regards to sequels that needed to be filmed. The number one sequel in my mind was the sequel to the greatest film of my childhood The Goonies. My main point...Our society NEEDS The Goonies more than ever!
That being said, someone had the audacity to question The Goonies and their relevance in today's society. You want proof that our society needs something? You want proof that our society wants something? You need to look no farther than your local bathroom walls.
Check out what I found written on our local Steak and Shake bathroom wall. Read closely...
Need I say more?
Mikey...Time to round up the boys!
That's nice...JM
That being said, someone had the audacity to question The Goonies and their relevance in today's society. You want proof that our society needs something? You want proof that our society wants something? You need to look no farther than your local bathroom walls.
Check out what I found written on our local Steak and Shake bathroom wall. Read closely...
Need I say more?
Mikey...Time to round up the boys!
That's nice...JM
Friday, December 28, 2012
Sometimes Luck Is What You Make Of It
During this Christmas and holiday season friends and families will get together to eat, exchange gifts, sing songs, share stories and just have fun. One of the ways many friends and families have fun is to play games, whether it be cards or board games. Games are a staple of fun in many a house this time of year. Thinking about this got me to thinking about all the adventures JM and I have had playing cards in our life.
Now let me point out a couple of things about cards (read closely, because I'm about to give away a JMH secret):
1. If JM and I are playing cards, we are playing as a team.
2. If the game isn't a team game, see #1.
Now that you understand the above two rules, let me tell you that JM and I have never lost at cards. It's just that simple, we win at cards. JM and I are very competitive. Now, I know you've heard that before from other people, but let me say it again, JM and I are very competitive.
As close as we are as friends, we are just as passionate about winning. We are pals, but all is fair in love and war and games! We used to routinely get together and play Madden on PS3. It was a tradition, we had to play every time we got together. We were very equally matched, who won usually just depended on who had practiced more before hand or who got lucky on one play. There were never any blow outs. But points lost by didn't matter to the one with the lower score. Losing wasn't an option and things tended to get ugly to the point where controllers weren't safe, TV's weren't safe, the dogs weren't safe, even other friends weren't safe. Whoever lost was not happy. Whoever won couldn't be truly happy because once the game was over the winner felt like they needed to support their friend. It got to the point that we mutually decided to stop the tradition of playing Madden against each other.
So back to playing cards. JM and I have played all sorts of card games, poker, gin rummy, spades (blind nil!), UNO, SkipBo and all sorts of other games that I don't ever remember the names. JM is the real card shark and he usually has to tell me how to play before we get started with most games. I on the other hand have just a few games that I can play well.
We obviously weren't with Madden, but we were smart enough to realize that we couldn't ever play cards against each other, even we were supposed to. So we have always played as a team and if it isn't a team game, see rule #1 again. Now you may be thinking, if it wasn't a team game and both of you are so competitive, how do you decide who is going to win? The answer is simple, we don't. JM and I have never discussed who was going to win. We just knew.
Now some of you may be thinking "that's cheating." JM and I have played cards with a bunch of different people, I dare you to ask any of them to point out one time where we cheated. We have never cheated. Sometimes one of us just has a bad game and sometimes one of us just has incredible luck. It happens.
Some of my favorite times playing cards though are when JM and I play as a team. We are deadly playing as a team. We are so incredible lucky when playing as a team. I will let JM tell the story about one New Year's game of cards where our luck in winning made his brother in law Matt, who is normally the picture of calm, cool and collected, so mad at us that I thought he was literally going to tear the house down. It's one of those moments in JMH history that I will never forget.
Now I can't give away all of our secrets, but if you are ever playing cards with us you may hear the following phrases:
1. I knock.
2. You ain't got no pad hand.
3. My gal is red hot.
4. Your gal ain't doodly squat.
5. Cards with the tards.
6. Are you kidding me?
7. I'm thinking.
8. That's nice.
Now, what those phrases mean will stay between JM and I, it's a sacred code between pals and that's how it will stay, but just know when you hear one of those phrases, you either have already or you are going to lose soon.
Even if it's not reflected in the final score JM and I always win when we are on the same team.
That's my kind of luck...MH
Now let me point out a couple of things about cards (read closely, because I'm about to give away a JMH secret):
1. If JM and I are playing cards, we are playing as a team.
2. If the game isn't a team game, see #1.
Now that you understand the above two rules, let me tell you that JM and I have never lost at cards. It's just that simple, we win at cards. JM and I are very competitive. Now, I know you've heard that before from other people, but let me say it again, JM and I are very competitive.
As close as we are as friends, we are just as passionate about winning. We are pals, but all is fair in love and war and games! We used to routinely get together and play Madden on PS3. It was a tradition, we had to play every time we got together. We were very equally matched, who won usually just depended on who had practiced more before hand or who got lucky on one play. There were never any blow outs. But points lost by didn't matter to the one with the lower score. Losing wasn't an option and things tended to get ugly to the point where controllers weren't safe, TV's weren't safe, the dogs weren't safe, even other friends weren't safe. Whoever lost was not happy. Whoever won couldn't be truly happy because once the game was over the winner felt like they needed to support their friend. It got to the point that we mutually decided to stop the tradition of playing Madden against each other.
So back to playing cards. JM and I have played all sorts of card games, poker, gin rummy, spades (blind nil!), UNO, SkipBo and all sorts of other games that I don't ever remember the names. JM is the real card shark and he usually has to tell me how to play before we get started with most games. I on the other hand have just a few games that I can play well.
We obviously weren't with Madden, but we were smart enough to realize that we couldn't ever play cards against each other, even we were supposed to. So we have always played as a team and if it isn't a team game, see rule #1 again. Now you may be thinking, if it wasn't a team game and both of you are so competitive, how do you decide who is going to win? The answer is simple, we don't. JM and I have never discussed who was going to win. We just knew.
Now some of you may be thinking "that's cheating." JM and I have played cards with a bunch of different people, I dare you to ask any of them to point out one time where we cheated. We have never cheated. Sometimes one of us just has a bad game and sometimes one of us just has incredible luck. It happens.
Some of my favorite times playing cards though are when JM and I play as a team. We are deadly playing as a team. We are so incredible lucky when playing as a team. I will let JM tell the story about one New Year's game of cards where our luck in winning made his brother in law Matt, who is normally the picture of calm, cool and collected, so mad at us that I thought he was literally going to tear the house down. It's one of those moments in JMH history that I will never forget.
Now I can't give away all of our secrets, but if you are ever playing cards with us you may hear the following phrases:
1. I knock.
2. You ain't got no pad hand.
3. My gal is red hot.
4. Your gal ain't doodly squat.
5. Cards with the tards.
6. Are you kidding me?
7. I'm thinking.
8. That's nice.
Now, what those phrases mean will stay between JM and I, it's a sacred code between pals and that's how it will stay, but just know when you hear one of those phrases, you either have already or you are going to lose soon.
Even if it's not reflected in the final score JM and I always win when we are on the same team.
That's my kind of luck...MH
Thursday, December 27, 2012
A Good Day Indeed!
Bruce Willis returns as the BEST action hero of Hollywood! Who else is stoked for the return of John McClane?
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Sequels That Need to Be Made
Remember all of the HORRIBLE sequels that were spun out of Hollywood? Teen Wolf Too...The Sandlot 2...Dumb and Dumberer...Grease 2...and all of the ENDLESS Bring It On flops! Well what about the sequels that we DESERVE to see?
5. Freddy Vs. Jason 2...Now I know some of you are thinking...Is he serious? But come on! New Line Cinema had the chance to make horror movie history with the first film. Two icons clashing for the ultimate title of Horror Movie Baddass! Then, the movie came out and...Eh. I remember sitting in the theater and the New Line logo hit the screen with a combination of the Nightmare and Friday music, I actually got goosebumps. Then, when the film was over and the lights came up, I remember thinking, "Is that it?" Hollywood has a chance to make this right. Bring in Robert Englund and bring in Kane Hodder. We do not need to see the Badnews Bears version of Freddy versus a beanpole Jason Voorhies. We need FREDDY KRUEGER and JASON VOORHIES in a free for all bloodbath! Heck...Throw in Michael Myers or Ash in there if you need to, but FIX THIS!
4. The Incredibles II...The first film was, how do I say it, INCREDIBLE! This was a fabulous Pixar/Superhero flick that had so much potential for more! Comedy! Love story! Action! Jack Jack! And ultimately...Sam Jackson! Pixar gave us more than one Toy Story, how can they not give us more INCREDIBLES! The storyline options are endless! With a Monsters Inc. and Nemo sequel in the works, I can only hope for this dream to become a reality!
3. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure III/Ghostbusters III...Again you are screaming at me now yelling, "Jeremy, those franchises did have sequels and they were horrible. That is exactly right...time to fix what they broke! I mean come on, the originals for both of these franchises are AWESOME. Then, Hollywood as it usually does, decides to capitalize on something fantastic and they ruin it. Now don't get me wrong, I loved Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey and Ghostbusters II, but I really think it was out of loyalty more than anything. If you watch the original and then the corresponding sequel, the second movies just leave bad tastes in your mouth. We need more Ted Theodore Logan and Bill S. Preston, Esquire and less STATION! We need more Murray, Ramis, Aykroyd, and Hudson and less pink mood slime and Viggo! Give me the threequels that will satisfy my hunger!
2. Willow II...Hollywood really dropped the ball on this one. This was Lord of the Rings money making material before Lord of the Rings was even thought about. Kilmer, Davis, and Ron Howard! Great characters, great storyline, and great visual effects! And THE BROWNIES!!! Can you imagine what one could do with this sequel given the special effects available today? Willow II must happen, after all has Kilmer been doing anything lately but binge eating? And Davis, do we really need another Leprechaun movie? Give me some Willow!
1. The Goonies II...The BEST movie EVER! Seriously...Who was not affected by the movie The Goonies? Kids are still watching it today and it STILL has the same effect on them. This movie is iconic and holds a special place in my heart. I remember seeing it in the theater THREE times, which was unheard of to do back then. Money was scarce and there was no point to go to the movies and waste money and time like that. The Goonies was no waste! Adventure and excitement...A children's version of Indiana Jones. Kids today NEED The Goonies! Seriously, look back at our youth. How many went seeking adventure in the woods and used their imagination growing up? The Goonies helped promote that thematic aspect. Children today don't use their imagination enough. They kick back and play video games and play on their phones or tablets. If thrown into a Goonie adventure they couldn't hack it. That could be the storyline. The parents teach the kids what it takes to be a Goonie. The Goonies II could help save our children and future society! Where are you Richard Donner and Cindy Lauper when we need you?
So Hollywood...skip the wasted remakes and the sequels that nobody cares about. Give us what we want and what we need! And if you can't figure it out...Give ME a call...
That's nice...JM
5. Freddy Vs. Jason 2...Now I know some of you are thinking...Is he serious? But come on! New Line Cinema had the chance to make horror movie history with the first film. Two icons clashing for the ultimate title of Horror Movie Baddass! Then, the movie came out and...Eh. I remember sitting in the theater and the New Line logo hit the screen with a combination of the Nightmare and Friday music, I actually got goosebumps. Then, when the film was over and the lights came up, I remember thinking, "Is that it?" Hollywood has a chance to make this right. Bring in Robert Englund and bring in Kane Hodder. We do not need to see the Badnews Bears version of Freddy versus a beanpole Jason Voorhies. We need FREDDY KRUEGER and JASON VOORHIES in a free for all bloodbath! Heck...Throw in Michael Myers or Ash in there if you need to, but FIX THIS!
4. The Incredibles II...The first film was, how do I say it, INCREDIBLE! This was a fabulous Pixar/Superhero flick that had so much potential for more! Comedy! Love story! Action! Jack Jack! And ultimately...Sam Jackson! Pixar gave us more than one Toy Story, how can they not give us more INCREDIBLES! The storyline options are endless! With a Monsters Inc. and Nemo sequel in the works, I can only hope for this dream to become a reality!
3. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure III/Ghostbusters III...Again you are screaming at me now yelling, "Jeremy, those franchises did have sequels and they were horrible. That is exactly right...time to fix what they broke! I mean come on, the originals for both of these franchises are AWESOME. Then, Hollywood as it usually does, decides to capitalize on something fantastic and they ruin it. Now don't get me wrong, I loved Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey and Ghostbusters II, but I really think it was out of loyalty more than anything. If you watch the original and then the corresponding sequel, the second movies just leave bad tastes in your mouth. We need more Ted Theodore Logan and Bill S. Preston, Esquire and less STATION! We need more Murray, Ramis, Aykroyd, and Hudson and less pink mood slime and Viggo! Give me the threequels that will satisfy my hunger!
2. Willow II...Hollywood really dropped the ball on this one. This was Lord of the Rings money making material before Lord of the Rings was even thought about. Kilmer, Davis, and Ron Howard! Great characters, great storyline, and great visual effects! And THE BROWNIES!!! Can you imagine what one could do with this sequel given the special effects available today? Willow II must happen, after all has Kilmer been doing anything lately but binge eating? And Davis, do we really need another Leprechaun movie? Give me some Willow!
1. The Goonies II...The BEST movie EVER! Seriously...Who was not affected by the movie The Goonies? Kids are still watching it today and it STILL has the same effect on them. This movie is iconic and holds a special place in my heart. I remember seeing it in the theater THREE times, which was unheard of to do back then. Money was scarce and there was no point to go to the movies and waste money and time like that. The Goonies was no waste! Adventure and excitement...A children's version of Indiana Jones. Kids today NEED The Goonies! Seriously, look back at our youth. How many went seeking adventure in the woods and used their imagination growing up? The Goonies helped promote that thematic aspect. Children today don't use their imagination enough. They kick back and play video games and play on their phones or tablets. If thrown into a Goonie adventure they couldn't hack it. That could be the storyline. The parents teach the kids what it takes to be a Goonie. The Goonies II could help save our children and future society! Where are you Richard Donner and Cindy Lauper when we need you?
So Hollywood...skip the wasted remakes and the sequels that nobody cares about. Give us what we want and what we need! And if you can't figure it out...Give ME a call...
That's nice...JM
Monday, December 24, 2012
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