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    Peavy vs Ozzie

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (greg775 @ Jan 23, 2012 -> 05:13 PM)
    Ha!

    The chairman Reinsdorf issues a statement saying Ozzie never quit!!

    Cowley is tweeting like mad about it.

    I wish the haters would issue Ozzie a heartfelt apology right now. The chairman told him he HAD to go to Miami by the end of the season.

    This kills the ammo of some of the haters. Cowley is ripping the haters on Twitter.

     

    funny gifs

     

     

    The Dark Knight Rises thread

    in SLaM

    Posted

    Yea, Bane was hard to understand and the quality was terrible, but it is exciting to see nonetheless. I don't think it helped matters that Hardy was doing a German (?) accent - which is weird because Bane is supposed to be from the Caribbean.

     

    It was difficult to determine from that clip if Hardy is going to be made to look bigger through camerawork/CGI. What do you guys think?

    NBA Offseason Thread

    in A and J's Olde Tyme Sports Pub

    Posted

    QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 05:08 PM)
    mtv and videogames!

     

    Seriously though, how f***ing hard is it to just shut your mouth and at least *seem* somewhat professional? The public whining and crying is so tired. Dwight, Paul, LBJ and on down the line -- why is it that these guys are incapable of buckling down and fighting through adversity? I can understand wanting to abandon a bad situation when you have exhausted all reasonable options to improve said situation, but that isn't happening in these cases.

     

    One of the reasons I admired certain athletes growing up is because they persevered and were constantly striving to get better. I feel bad for kids nowadays when so many public figures (that they would otherwise look up to) are complete f***ing dbags.

    NBA Offseason Thread

    in A and J's Olde Tyme Sports Pub

    Posted

    QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 02:24 PM)
    If Dwight were a man, he'd resign with a team that has treated him exceptionally well. F*ck this generation (save Rose and Durant).

     

    This X 100000000

     

    Sometimes, I wonder how so many members of my generation ended up as colossal p*****s with entitlement complexes.

    The Dark Knight Rises thread

    in SLaM

    Posted

    QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 11:52 AM)
    http://screenrant.com/dark-knight-rises-pr...e-rothc-142894/

     

    Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan hosted an early screening of the 6+ minutes of footage from The Dark Knight Rises that will screen in front of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocal in select IMAX theaters yesterday evening in Los Angeles. Nolan introduced the footage, which consisted of the introductory prologue followed by a series of shots from later portions of the film.

     

    The director expressed a desire to invite people back into the experience of the grandeur of cinema, something he feels has been “chipped away” in many respects. Nolan hopes that audiences who see the IMAX footage will conclude that it is worth their while to return to experience the film in its entirety on the expansive screens when The Dark Knight Rises opens on July 20th, 2012.

     

    A similar campaign was launched in 2007 when an extended sequence from The Dark Knight screened at the head of I Am Legend in select IMAX theaters. Nolan speaks passionately about the format which he calls far and away “the best imagining format” adding that “nothing else can touch it.” A large portion of the film was shot natively on IMAX cameras and the frame is utilized beautifully in the prologue we were shown. Another element that Nolan and Batman fans alike will be thrilled to see is the stunning use of practical effects as opposed to CGI.

     

    The director once again shows incredible innovation and vision with an introduction to Bane that legitimately earns the (oft overused) descriptor: epic. The bulk (no pun intended) of the opening focuses on Bane – his depictions of the antagonists in this series have been among the most memorable and fascinating contributions that Nolan has made to the Batman universe. Aside from a slight audio issue (it is a bit of a challenge to make out the dialogue with the obstruction of the mask) that will likely be adjusted by the time of the film’s release, Bane is by all indications a villain worthy of the final installation of this franchise. Tom Hardy is able to electrify a frame with his very presence, his every movement fills the viewer with tension and a chilling sense that no one (not even him) knows what he may do next.

     

    He is simply terrifying to watch.

     

    The prologue makes use of planes in a way that film lovers will likely be talking about for years to come. It has elements of a heist/spy thriller (as only Nolan would interpret) mirrors the Joker’s robbery scene in The Dark Knight in a thought provoking way and is reminiscent of the ambition of the Joseph Gordon Levitt hallway scene in Inception. Nolan seems to want to play with the idea of masks in these films, hidden aspects of the psyche that apply to both his characters and all of us universally. As the Joker’s mercurial chaos and anarchy came forward in his introduction in The Dark Knight, Bane’s strength of will is present in the opening of The Dark Knight Rises. The footage also revealed a key plot point that ties into “Operation Early Bird” the viral campaign that launches today.

     

    We will not go into too much detail here – mainly because we in truth believe that you should take the opportunity to see the footage for yourself if you can make it to one of the participating IMAX theaters beginning December 16th. We will say that there is plenty to chew on for both cinephiles and Batman comic fans. There does seem to be a reference to one of the more beloved comics – a shot at the conclusion of the footage that will excite the imaginations of those who are anxious to see where the director is willing to take these characters with the climax of one of the most popular and influential franchises of our time.

     

    Batman_497.jpg ?

    Ozzie Guillen Released from Contract

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 06:35 PM)
    It can happen. It'll just show the ridiculously low standard the White Sox have when if comes to honoring guys. You may as well erect a statue of me when I go run out onto the field (something I plan on doing soon) when Tampa or Toronto is in town.

     

    I would love it if you had a "DON'T TAZE ME, BRO!" moment. It would be way more entertaining than the s***show from this season.

    Official Squared Circle Thread

    in A and J's Olde Tyme Sports Pub

    Posted

    QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 03:32 PM)
    I haven't followed WWE since it stopped being good in the late 90's....but why is this such a big deal? I mean...it's all fake...Punk isn't really walking out with the belt. He wouldn't have won the match if he was really leaving, so I don't understand what all the fuss is about.

     

    This is pretty much where the angle took off:

     

     

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    and here:

     

    2011 Films Thread

    in SLaM

    Posted · Edited by IamtheHBOMB

    QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 03:03 PM)
    I do not find her attractive at all.

     

    This. She isn't unattractive, just has an odd face...or something...I can't really put my finger on it.

     

    In any case, I don't understand why so many actresses (movies and TV) are put on a level above "ordinary" women. It's not uncommon for me to see women in my everyday life that I think are far better looking than a lot of the actresses/celebrities held up as paragons of beauty and elegance. This is especially true when you consider the amount of money and free time these actresses/celebrities can dedicate to maintaining or improving their looks.

    Gamethread: 6/26/2011, 1:10 p.m.; Nationals @ White Sox

    in 2011 Season in Review

    Posted

    QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 26, 2011 -> 02:32 PM)
    Really good post. Something disturbing with Dunn is how he seems to not be able to carry good swings from one game to the next. He looked good on Friday, and now it's back to swinging an invisible bat. There's no consistency in his approach. A lot of games, he's very patient the first one or two times up. However, he'll have a few bad at bats and then find himself in a hole in a later at bat cause he's being too aggressive.

     

    My brother and I were discussing this at the game on Friday night. For whatever reason, he can't seem to execute consistently for any stretch of time. I didn't see much of him when he was on the Reds/DBacks/Nats, but I wonder if he has ever gone through an extended funk before. His career numbers kind of make it seem like he coasted through each season doing his thing (40 HRs / 100 RBIs / .250 avg) without experiencing any significant hot or cold streaks.

    2011 MLB Catch-All Thread

    in The Diamond Club

    Posted

    QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 26, 2011 -> 12:29 PM)
    Latest in the season the Pirates have been over .500 since August of 1999.

     

    It would be awesome if they could somehow win that division. I feel genuinely bad for Pirates and Royals fans and it is heartening to see both of those franchises becoming relevant again.

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