Around the Bases
December 14th, 2006 | by Scott |I was going to post my top 10 Christian books of the year, but losing most of the day to a vicious migraine has made that impossible. I’ll get to that but I still plan on doing my top 10 Albums of the year come Tuesday.
So, instead, please find a scattering of thoughts.
–I am glad that Mitch Mustain and Ben Cleveland have decided to stay at Arkansas. But two suggestions: get on board and tell your parents to stay off campus.
–Nicolas Cage says that he is going to slow down the movie making. Thank you, Nick.
–Perusing over the Golden Globe Noms this morning are putting me in the Oscar mood. In case you didn’t know I am a huge Academy Award guy. I have seen every best picture and best actor winner and for the last decade have seen almost all the major nominees. Some thoughts:
* I’m surprised to see “Bobby” in the Drama category. The only real buzz for this flick was on Oprah and seemed DOA. But it seems to have taken the nom from “Blood Diamond.”
* Oscar is noted for its backlash. If someone peaks too early they very well could lose (See Brokeback Mountain and Saving Private Ryan). However, I find it hard to believe that Helen Mirren has any competition in the Best Actress race.
* The biggest existing crime is that Scorsese has never won. You would think that he has a great shot this year with The Departed getting so much buzz. But look, there is Eastwood again. Twice.
* On the TV side, apart from “The Office,” that is one horrible list of comedy nominees.
* But look at the nominees for best male comedy actor. That is one stellar lineup with one exception: Jason Lee. I love “My Name is Earl” and I am a Jason Lee fan. But he is nothing more than a straight man who elicits no laughs.
–And finally, I have updated my podcast page by including my last four sermons. They include:
“Be Free” from Galatians
“Be One” from Ephesians
“Be Like Christ” from Philippians
“Be Mature” from Colossians (I apologize that this podcast is 8 hours long. It was not shut off after the morning sermon. Fast forward and you can hear my Sunday Night Class.)
I don’t plan on going so long without updating again.
9 Responses to “Around the Bases”
By SG on Dec 14, 2006 | Reply
Sorry to hijack your blog for a second…please tell Tracy i miss her blog!
By Sunny Bybee on Dec 14, 2006 | Reply
I wouldn’t mind if Nicolas Cage never made another movie again.
By Scott on Dec 14, 2006 | Reply
SG, Tracy says that she sent you an invite. Check your email. If it’s not there, I’ll have her send you another one.
Bybee, come on. Wouldn’t you love another Captain Corelli’s Mandolin?
By Richie on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
On the comedy nod:
At the risk of leaving of horribly embarrasing myself, I think Betty is a pretty darn good comedy. It bothers me that it’s kind of a “chain” if you will produced around the world, but I think the acting is solid and very well put together. (But the Office does have its UK counterpart.)
By KS on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
Glad the hogs have got the parents back on board. Sounds like something I dealt with…WHEN I COACHED JR HIGH. Come on parents, I would hope your 19 yr. old sons would be able to speak for themselves. BTW: Didn’t you just finish a 10-3 season?!!!
Bybee: Cage has put out some good movies. Face off comes to mind.
By Scott on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
Richie, I agree that it’s a good comedy but there are far better ones out there: How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs and Monk spring immediately to mind.
By Scott on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
KS, it’s ridiculous. I wish Williams well wherever he goes. I’m glad we held on to Mustain, but his mom really needs to take a backseat now. He was benched for good reason. Now, he needs to play his way back into the lineup. There is no doubt he has more upside than Casey Dick.
I agree Cage has made some good movies. I just wonder if its worth the trade-off for all the cruddy ones he has churned out recently. He’s the new Kevin Costner.
By greg on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
Monk is great. My wife watches Betty. I’ve seen a little and it seems alright.
Cleveland’s dad has been out of control. I’m glad they’re staying, but if they’re expecting to pass 80% of the time with McFadden and Jones in the backfield, then they need to get over it in a hurry.
I think the main issue has been they felt they were recruited to run the exact offense they ran in high school, and that’s never going to happen - especially with the backs they have. Welcome to reality, guys.
By KS on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
Waterworld anyone?