The Morning Offering - May 13, 2005

Written by Dr Furious on May 13, 2005

Well what can I say … other than IT’S FRIDAY. You know it would not be a typical Friday if Furious were not in the house. I was a little conflicted on what I wanted you all to read while slurping your coffee down on this fine morning. I think we all know that Furious wants to hate. I always want to hate, it is something I do best. It is Friday though and Fridays are always hate free, as they should be. This particular Friday finds Furious in a good mood. I just got paid from the new job, and I have to admit that it is the largest check I have ever earned from any establishment. I will not get into specifics, but let’s just say that my check was hooked up. I also encounter a girl in the elevator at my job. She was a little hung over, as was I. I soon discovered that this girl went to my junior high school in Upstate NY. Talk about your small worlds. Anyway this is the morning offering, and I guess I’m supposed to hit you all off with some fantasy knowledge. I could do that, but I have never been a stickler for the rules. So I think I will discuss some movies instead. If you are feelin’ that, then continue on. If not … Protons and Electrons Always Cause Explosions. All you non hip-hop head marinate on that one.

Kingdom of Heaven
I have engaged a couple of people in conversation about this movie, and I truly understand why some people would not want to view it. For the record, I have not seen this movie. I have done some research though (including viewing Ebert and Roper) and I think this movie is definitely worth watching. Is it about the crusades … yes. What Ridley Scott does do in the film is downplay the religious overtones and reduces the warring factions to political camps. Obviously I have not seen the movie, so I cannot affirm nor deny this. It is just something that I have read and heard. So instead of going to see that other movie that premiers this weekend, go check out KOH.

Speaking of that other Movie
Who is psyched to see the third and final installment of the Star Wars trilogy? To be honest Furious goes back and forth on this issue. As my fellow rotogod El Amin would say … Let’s be honest. The first two movies of this series have sucked huge, bloated donkey ass, and yes that is meant to be a double entendre. Lucas could have used an undiscovered actor or actress who could step up and carry this series. McGregor, Portman, and Christensen are just not getting it done. Having said that, I think this movie will feature some amazing shit. Anakin kills the Jedi Consul and that alone has to be worth spending the meager dollar amount to peep the movie. While Furious has promised the Junky that he will view the film with him, make no mistake, I am in no rush to do so. I am sure that the movie could be dope, but Furious does not tangle with opening weekends any longer. I would rather see Orlando Bloom kill some folks, but that is just me.

On a Sports related note
For those who have not seen Friday Night Lights, I would highly recommend that you check it out. I have just started to read the book, which is better by the way, but the film does do it justice. Everybody that knows or claims to know anything about football should appreciate how intense high school football in Texas is. In the book, one kid has a fractured arm and continues to play on it until the swelling forces the coaches to remove him from the game. I do not know how many of you have broken a bone or two. I can tell you from experience that it hurts quite a bit. The fact that the kid continued to play is a little disconcerting, but it illustrates how important the game is in that part of the country. The championship game is played at the Astrodome, and it is packed. There is literally not a seat in the house. C’mon, it is high school football for goodness sake. That is pretty damn crazy.

Well folks that will do it for today. I hoped everyone enjoyed what you read. After your workday, you should go out and have a drink or forty. Furious will definitely be doing the same.

-- Written by Dr Furious on May 13, 2005