The ironic aspect of the modern, effects-laded action movie is just how chintzy expensive CGI can appear. A team of artists can produce the most seamless chase scene on a computer and it will still look like something made, well, on a computer.
In this light, "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" is a throwback of sorts. That's not to say the fourth film in the "Mission: Impossible" series doesn't have its share of machine-made derring-do, it's that it combines CGI with real stunts, car chases and well-choreographed fight sequences.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol review
Monday, December 26, 2011
What we think will happen this year in the NBA
December 26, 2011
Brian  | Cavaliers Record: 25-41 Rookie of the Year: Kyrie Irving MVP: Dwayne Wade NBA Finals: Lakers over Bulls | |
Tom
 | Cavaliers Record: 33-33 Rookie of the Year: Derrick Williams MVP: Kevin Durant NBA Finals: Thunder over Bulls | |
Doug
 | Cavaliers Record: 19-47 Rookie of the Year: Derrick Williams MVP: Kevin Durant NBA Finals: Thunder over Heat | |
Kevin
 | Cavaliers Record: 28 - 38 Rookie of the Year: Kyrie Irving MVP: Kevin Durant NBA Finals: Clippers over Heat* *Yeah, I'm probably nuts | |
SamVox
 | Cavaliers Record: 29-37 Rookie of the Year: No pick for ROY. Have no clue, but I'll take the field against Kyrie.
MVP: Rajon Rondo
NBA Finals: Thunder over Knicks | |
Ryan
 | Cavaliers Record: 19-47
Rookie of the Year: Kyrie Irving
MVP: Lebron James NBA Finals: Heat over Lakers | |
Sean
 | Cavaliers Record: Rookie of the Year: MVP: NBA Finals: |
Wanted Dead or Alive
Monday: I'm finishing a late business lunch at the Arcade when I get a jolting text from an old friend: Jon Bon Jovi is dead. Eyes welling, head rushed with blood, I calmly excuse myself and dart for the men's room. Internet is down on my phone, so I take a few deep breaths, straighten my tie, and put my sadness on a two-hour hold. Driving home, I call MJVox, I mean Mom, and she quickly informs me it was just a Twitter hoax. I feel silly and slightly angry, as I've only been affected by a handful of celebrity deaths-- Bobby Phills, Michael Hutchience and the 1993 boating accident that killed two Indians relievers-- but even those, surprisingly enough, didn't leave me nearly as physically shaken as that false text. Clearly, I must re-evaluate John Bongiovi's status in my life. After I put the kids to bed, I play "Runaway" on repeat, and the beat is amazingly fresh. Bon Jovi week is on.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
What we think will happen vs. the Ravens (Week 16)
December 24, 2011
Brian | Ravens 24 Browns 10 | The Ravens show what a good coach hire is.Old or not, the defense that Baltimore posts will run circles around the Browns' offense, no matter who is at quarterback. This might not be worth the break from Christmas present wrapping. |
Tom | No pick | Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but got too loopy on eggnog to give a game prediction. |
Doug | Ravens 27 Browns 6 | The Ravens will not be in a giving mood after last week's shellacking in San Diego. The Browns, meanwhile, are playing out the string, and the only gift they're offering to fans is the fact that this will all be over soon. |
Kevin | No Pick | No pick, too busy hiding his kids' presents |
SamVox | Ravens 17 Browns 13 | Go Cavs. |
Ryan | Ravens 23 Browns 13 | Merry Christmas!! |
Sean | Ravens 24 Browns 10 | If just the other Peyton (Manning) played this year, or at least the one game against us, we would be in the running for Luck... |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Here's the NCAA ruling on Ohio State
A lot harsher than I would have guessed, including four additional scholarship losses for the football team (on top of the five self-imposed scholarships taken away. But, of course, most of all, Ohio State is banned from postseason play next year, including the Big Ten championship game and any additional bowl game.
The 'repeat offender" clause comes into play here, as the 2006 and 1994 basketball infractions definitely affected the decisions. 1978 and 1957 football infractions are mentioned also.
You can read the entire findings at this link.
I still maintain that the vast majority of the blame here falls with Jim Tressel. Yes, there were actions by players that led to the trouble (selling merchandise and receiving free tattoos, mainly). But the action, or more accurately, inaction of Coach Tressel is what has led Ohio State to this sad day. And I had really thought the self-imposed punishment, including complete vacancy of all wins in the 2010 season and ouster of Coach Tressel, would have fit the crime. Apparently not.
"The Game" is 340 days away. Hopefully all the recruits who came to play in Scarlet and Grey still want to suit up for new coach Urban Meyer, and they don't mind that being the last game of the year. I wish the Buckeyes could just forfeit the bowl this year, but...too much money is at stake.
Of course.
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