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QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 31, 2008 -> 11:53 PM) Just got back from seeing The Wrestler. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't a great movie by any stretch. It was a decent movie, worth seeing for a night out with the Mrs, but nothing outstanding. Rourke did a nice job, maybe Oscar-worthy, maybe not. What other performances have you seen this year that would make you say that Rourke's job may be Oscar-worthy?

Sure, why the hell not? This offseason couldn't possibly suck any worse than it already has, so this can't hurt.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 28, 2008 -> 08:39 PM) That's probably where I'm going to end up seeing it. The Mrs. and I might do that as our New Year's Eve date, then get home (hopefully) in time to ring in 2009 with the kid. The movie was sold out at the time we originally planned to see it, and we ended up going to the next showing. You may want to consider buying the tickets ahead of time.

So, what is the playoff picture?

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Dec 28, 2008 -> 07:31 PM) What actors are nominated? Have you seen all the performances? Nominations haven't been announced yet, but I've seen pretty much every movie that's come out this year, and it blows them all away. Going by the Golden Globe nominations, the other four nominees are from movies that have just come out or are about to. Either way, I can't see any of them comparing. EDIT: I should clarify, I meant Rourke's performance blows them all away, not the movie itself.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 28, 2008 -> 07:15 PM) I really hope they expand the release around here. Only having it in two local theatres is a disgrace. I was in Chicago this past week, and I saw it downtown. Being a wrestling fan only made the movie better.

Mickey Rourke better win the Oscar. I can't think of a single performance this year that even came close.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Dec 18, 2008 -> 09:52 AM) Shouldnt the other guys insurance pay for the rental? Was the accident your fault?(I cant remember) The guy skipped out.

Ranger, are you actually expecting to get all of those things, or is that just a list of things you've told people you want? I just tell people not to get me anything, but knowing that they will anyway, it will probably be all gift cards and money (which is good).

QUOTE (daa84 @ Dec 17, 2008 -> 05:31 PM) something similar outside the office dealing with roomates.....we had one of those brita water filters that you fill up and stick in the fridge, and every damn time id go to grab some it would have like a quarter of a cup left, or sometimes be completely empty... seriously you have to be a huge Dbag to put the thing back in the fridge completely empty....refill the damn thing its not so much that i wanted the water filtered (i could give a f***, if it came out of the tap at like 36 degrees id would be fine) i just liked cold water Well, la-de-dah, Mr. Fancypants. I suppose you would also prefer a clean glass?

I wouldn't have minded a trade for Taveras earlier, but now we know he's hurt. The f***ing Nationals (I'm pretty sure it was them) wouldn't take him because he couldn't pass a physical. Anderson has earned a starting spot. He did everything asked of him last year, and I didn't hear any complaints. Give him the chance he has worked for.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 11:51 PM) Jeff Hardy finally gets his title run. ...hooray?... Also, HBK gets to make his sad face for a few weeks at least. He's working for JBL now because he spent a lot of money (sniff sniff) in the 80's and had to pay for his back and knee surgeries himself ( ). I hate the HBK sad face - I'd much prefer to see him in a Scott Hall or Road Warrior Hawk "relapse" angle rather than that stupid puss he puts on his face when he's trying to be intense or defeated. Less than a year ago, I believe, McMahon said that Hardy would never get another push.

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 03:40 PM) If you read you would have seen I was talking about the "man card" that alot of people refer to now . Not just being or acting like man. Forget it,I dont know why I even bother with you. Where'd that come from? I can't tell if you're being serious or joking. Either way, that sounds like something my girlfriend would say.

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 02:57 AM) Holy Crap DJ is just a glutton for punishment. Luckily I have no way of listening to the broadcasts. DJ was Hawk's b****, he's gonna be Farmio's cum rag. You put it so eloquently.

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 08:49 AM) The man card is overrated,its never helped any man getting a piece from the ladies so it really isnt worth two s***s IMO. Just throwing my two cents in about the man card now that you bring it up. You can't be a man and get laid? Sorry.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 12:01 PM) It's funny that you bring him up, I just watched like 2 hours of Zevon videos on youttube yesterday. He was an awesome songwriter & musician and I really miss him. You ever watch his final appearance on Letterman? The way he handled his own imminent death was really respectable and enviable, in a way.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 12:41 AM) Woops. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2604395 Whoops* But either way, I'm not sure his performance on the field changes depending on his personal problems. Jones gets arrested and cannot play.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 12:32 AM) Oh yeah? Well then I got two words for ya....... "UH-OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I really thought you were gonna say "SUCK IT!".

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 12:05 AM) I actually like this. I think DJ is good, but he and Hawk never mixed together right. I think the chemistry between Hawk and Stone (not to mention Stone is great) is going to be fantastic, and I think DJ and Farmer will mix well, especially with their senses of humor. It's because Hawk sucks. DJ was always good when he did Fox Saturday games. Hawk brings him down with his terrible, terrible play-by-play. If Hawk wasn't such a complete homer, he'd have been fired long ago, by any organization.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Dec 13, 2008 -> 06:26 PM) I respectfully request that you allow the joke to continue, if for no reason other than its accuracy. The joke should only stop once we have better options than CR/AP to pencil into our rotation. I'd also like to point out, that while not very funny, Lance Broadway's initials L.B. can be read as "pound," and when placed in front of CR/AP like so (LB/CR/AP) it can be read as "pound of crap." Streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetch.

QUOTE (Shadows @ Dec 13, 2008 -> 05:44 PM) Uh, there is no way TO would ever play for the Titans.. They kicked Pacmans ass out of town, what makes you think they would ever accept Owens? Well, TO's problems are all on the field. Jones gets arrested every other week. There's some difference, although the Titans probably wouldn't take him like you said.

IT'S STILL REAL TO CRITIC, DAMN IT!

Here's Milkman taking this thread back to the past again... How awesome was Warren Zevon?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 13, 2008 -> 02:44 PM) Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright being the prime examples after the 2004 season. It's definitely too much for Burnett, but it's tough to compare him to Pavano and Wright. He's way better than those two, but the injury issues remain.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 13, 2008 -> 02:28 PM) Well, he busted Show's nose, but he didn't knock him out. Show was kind of dumb to put his face out unprotected against a guy who doesn't know how to pull a punch. Psst, it was a joke.