One of the quintessential American pasttimes that has proved to be a timeless form of entertainment by continuing to allure people of all ages is the Cinema…or Movie Theater. Personally, I like Cinema better. It makes me feel mature and sophisticated. I encourage you from now on to refer to it is as the Cinema. For a split second you can really confuse people. The use of that one word will make them think you are there to indulge in a form of entertainment that will inspire and captivate you, when we all know you are just there to watch stuff blow up, see Brad Pitt take his shirt off (Sorry Ladies! His abs in Troy are fake), or for some God-awful reason…watch vampires & werewolves play in the woods. ANYWAY…sorry for the tangent. The Cinema is something just about everyone of us takes part in at some point, it may not be as often as others, but we still take part. For those of you who are on the fence about going to see a new adventure soon, here are some of my recommendations.
Out Now:
“The Town”
I NEVER thought I would ever actually be encouraging anyone to go watch a movie that has anything to do with Ben Affleck, but what can I say, I never thought Lebron could be any more of a tool and we all know how that turned out. “The Town” not only stars Ben Affleck but it is directed by Ben Affleck. Before you condemn me, this movie is night and day from the quality of his earlier works such as Daredevil or Gigli. The movie is set in Boston and it has a simple, easy to follow plot about bank robbers and all the action that goes along with that. The real brilliance of this movie stems from the Boston characters that are portrayed by Affleck and Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker). Both actors convey this real sense of authenticity to the audience without even a whole lot of dialogue. The way these guys carry themselves throughout the movie allows you to realize they are criminals, but half way through you will be rooting for them because they connect with the everyday person. Beyond all of that, it has your bank robberies, car chases, TONS of gunfire, and loads of suspense. Check it out.
We really appreciate all of those people who regularly check our site in search of fun and entertainment. To thank you, I would like to give you some helpful insider information that can really enhance your living situation. My thought here is that you habitually come to our website and your significant other/roomate does not. Now to punish them for their lagging support of our efforts and to reward your loyalty, I would like to give you some knowledge into a great prank. First, lets start with the necessary items to make this a success:
An unsuspecting roomate
A supply of “harmless” fireworks (bottle rockets or black cat firecrackers)
The opportune situation
Great. Now if you are a genius, you probably figured it out by now. If not, I will explain. We all need to make life a little more interesting at times, so…what better way than scaring the living hell out of a friend or person you love by lighting some explosives during their daily (we hope) shower time. The key to pulling this prank off successfully lies in your stealthiness. Basically, become a ninja and sneak into the bathroom when your victim is in the shower. If the door is closed, open it very slowly, making sure no sound is made. Remember, patience is a virtue. Now that you have successfully infiltrated the area, remove a couple of bottle rockets from your arsenal and light the fuse. Wait about 5 seconds. Completely kidding. Throw those mothers in the shower as soon as you light them. THEN…(this step is very important…either hold the curtain or door shut so that they cannot escape. Once this is complete, listen to the sound of fireworks exploding and the high pitch squeal coupled with the frantic behavior of your victim……and Enjoy! Finally, run like the wind to a room which has a lockable door and wait for them to calm down. Oh, this is best done early in the morning because your victim is most likely still half asleep.
Just because I wrote this, doesn’t mean you should do it. This just sounds like something fun to do. I know you can’t really aim, but don’t aim for the eyes. Not cool.
I, Brad, hereby relinquish any liability that may be held against me if this prank is performed incorrectly and consequently results in serious injury or blindness by any visitors to this site. But! If you do try this and it works to perfection. Please videotape it or at least let me know how it works out.
Actually, I just got back. I was on vacation with my wife and it was amazing. Anyway, if you are heading to the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area any time soon, here are two places that you should visit.
Although we only spent a short amount of time there, The Democratic Republic of Beer is definitely the place to stop in and have a drink. If you like trying new beers or just want to stop in for your old favorite, this is a chill bar right in Miami. Hungry too? Don’t worry, you can grab a meal and a dessert if you want. Did I mention they have a list of beers numbering over 500? If that’s not reason enough to pop in and try something new, I don’t know what is. Don’t let the picture below fool you, it’s a cool place.
Secondly, I move onto the Fontainebleu hotel. Films shot here include “Scarface,” “Goldfinger,” and “The Bodyguard.” It has catered to many Hollywood stars as well. With mulitple restaurants, bars, and spas, Fontainebleu is certainly a place to stay or at least spend a few nights/days when in Southern Florida. That’s all for now. Be sure to check these places out when you head down.
The title does not refer to the Dave Matthews Band lyric, but instead my thoughts on watching soccer live in a pub. I’ll keep this post short because it’s late and I’m ready to sleep.
Nothing gets me going like watching the United States national team or Arsenal in a pub with other supporters. I’m sure you are wondering where I might be able to do that in the US. So was I before I found this site. Though it’s not listed on their now, it once had a link to the Abbey’s website. The Abbey Burger Bistro is the home of the Arsenal Baltimore supporters club and one heck of a place to watch a game, but I’ll get to that further down. No matter where you live, you can find a pub to watch a game with many other fans of the beautiful game right on the soccerbars’ website. I would encourage you to check out some of the places they have listed. If your city is not listed, don’t be afraid to google it. I never would’ve known there were so many out there watching soccer in public places in the US had I not taken some time to search. Since attending school near Harrisburg, PA, I’ve found multiple places to watch games in the area.
My first visit to the Abbey was with my friends before the Inter Milan – Chelsea friendly in the summer of 2009 (check out a few of our pics below) and I have been back multiple times since then. They have great people, a great atmosphere and great food. I think all of us would agree that the beer selection was superb as were the burgers. If you are ever in Baltimore, you should definitely pop in and have a pint. If you do, let me know what you think.
For most of the working class of America, fine dining is categorized on our budgets as a luxury and it is a category that is usually overlooked due to the expensive costs. Instead of eating at Ruth Chris once a month, we exchange Applebee’s as our “night out on the town” and save the $100 meal for an Anniversary with our significant other. It is unfortunate that everyday people who work so hard for their money, can’t take the opportunity to have a nice glass of wine and a fresh sirloin because they are worried it will send them $50 overbudget for the month. Therefore, a night out at a classy and distinguished restaurant is usually a nice thought but not much else.
My girlfriend and I really enjoy our Anniversary or Valentine’s Day because it gives us an excuse to splurge for the night and feel important. I personally love being able to spend a crap ton of money on some lamb skewers or a nice piece of sushi grade tuna. She loves the food too, but she also loves the opportunity to get dolled up and use valet. Another benefit is just the feeling you get that makes you realize what a blessing it is to be able to treat your significant other to a nice night on the town that they deserve. I love making my girlfriend feel like a queen, I just wish there was a way I could do it more often……
Thank you Mom! She is the perpetual bargain hunter and she is one of the best. Restaurant.com is a find of hers and one I will be grateful for, more so in the future since I have yet to really reap the benefits of this site. I’m sure a lot of you have heard of the site but for those of you who this is new to, the site allows you that chance to be able to dine at a local eatery on the water or the fancy schmancy place in the city for a little more than you would pay for Chili’s or Bob Evans. How? They enable you to purchase gift certificates to these classy establishments at a fraction of the price. The best part is there is pretty much no catch, except that it is for a select amount of places in your area.
Here are the prices:
$10 Gift Certificate — You Pay: $4
$25 Gift Certificate — You Pay: $10
$50 Gift Certificate — You Pay: $25
$75 Gift Certificate — You Pay:$30
$100 Gift Certificate — You Pay:$40 (Best Value)
So fellas, next time you want to take your wife/girlfriend out for a romantic dinner or the girl you just met out for your first date, this makes it affordable. Guarantee you will leave a good impression on that first date, that is unless you are completely awkward or extremely offensive, then you might as well save some money and just go for Taco Bell. Even if you can’t get a date, drop $30 and go eat a $75 meal by yourself, I won’t judge you. Maybe a little.
