I was under the influence of the blue kool-aide. I wouldn't toot your horn too loudly.
Besides, I caught a game in Buffalo last year vs Tampa, and saw what real hockey looked like, so I've disbanded from the Leafs.

I'm basically a free agent with my allegiance now until I find the right team to love.
- IRON.MAIDEN

Tampa caught my fandom back during the 2011 playoffs They're even more fun to watch these days!

Didn't realize the Arizona Coyote's blogger on hockeybuzz was the apex of film criticism either. My bad.
- dadeadhead

I never said that. My opinions are just my opinions, certainly I don't purport to suggest they are the defining word on any subject..........my only point was that to respond to criticism by saying "it won an Oscar" is pretty bad.

For example, according to the Oscars, the best movies are Titanic, Lord of the Rings 3, Every movie Clint Eastwood directs, Precious, Forrest Gump, Who Wants to Be an Indian Millionaire and Avatar, the Piano, the English Patient, Sling Blade etc.

Or essentially everything I hate.

When there is an award show that gives out awards to Paul Verhoeven, Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Shane Black, Super Hero movies, and Vince Vaughn, I will get on board..........so basically, I am like every other person who thinks that if the things they don't like aren't given awards, awards are useless.

But the Oscars still suck.

Tampa caught my fandom back during the 2011 playoffs They're even more fun to watch these days!
- MaximumBone

I agree, I sometimes flip to their games when I watch the games live (unfortunately I usually tape-delay everything) and they are always good. Victor Hedman is one of my favorites to watch.

She's too tall and has manly features. Now Arianna Grande....she's a smokeshow.
- rangerdanger94

Can we legally talk about her? Let me know how old she is, for now, I've never heard of her.

I never said that. My opinions are just my opinions, certainly I don't purport to suggest they are the defining word on any subject..........my only point was that to respond to criticism by saying "it won an Oscar" is pretty bad.

For example, according to the Oscars, the best movies are Titanic, Lord of the Rings 3, Every movie Clint Eastwood directs, Precious, Forrest Gump, Who Wants to Be an Indian Millionaire and Avatar, the Piano, the English Patient, Sling Blade etc.

Or essentially everything I hate.

When there is an award show that gives out awards to Paul Verhoeven, Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Shane Black, Super Hero movies, and Vince Vaughn, I will get on board..........so basically, I am like every other person who thinks that if the things they don't like aren't given awards, awards are useless.

But the Oscars still suck.
- James_Tanner

I said nothing about them winning awards. Go back and re-read.

Just said they always seem to be up for an award.

Can we legally talk about her? Let me know how old she is, for now, I've never heard of her.
- James_Tanner

She's like 22 I think. Big Sean is wrecking that shiz.

She's too tall and has manly features. Now Arianna Grande....she's a smokeshow.
- rangerdanger94

We must not have the same definition of "too tall".

But agree with the features. Or those stupid hips.

We must not have the same definition of "too tall".

But agree with the features. Or those stupid hips.
- jugkope

She's like 5'10"

She's like 5'10"
- rangerdanger94

Sure. That's very tall. Not "too" tall. 6'5", now that might be too tall, although I've never seen a woman that size, so I can't be sure it is.

Sure. That's very tall. Not "too" tall. 6'5", now that might be too tall, although I've never seen a woman that size, so I can't be sure it is.
- jugkope

I'm 5'8" so 5'7" and up is pushing it for me. Life of a manlet.

I'm 5'8" so 5'7" and up is pushing it for me. Life of a manlet.
- rangerdanger94

I'm 5'11". Guess I just like 'em tall. There's that girl, 6'3" and an absolute candy to the eyes

I'm 5'8" so 5'7" and up is pushing it for me. Life of a manlet.
- rangerdanger94

Surprised you're not a Habs fan...

I never said that. My opinions are just my opinions, certainly I don't purport to suggest they are the defining word on any subject..........my only point was that to respond to criticism by saying "it won an Oscar" is pretty bad.

For example, according to the Oscars, the best movies are Titanic, Lord of the Rings 3, Every movie Clint Eastwood directs, Precious, Forrest Gump, Who Wants to Be an Indian Millionaire and Avatar, the Piano, the English Patient, Sling Blade etc.

Or essentially everything I hate.

When there is an award show that gives out awards to Paul Verhoeven, Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Shane Black, Super Hero movies, and Vince Vaughn, I will get on board..........so basically, I am like every other person who thinks that if the things they don't like aren't given awards, awards are useless.

But the Oscars still suck.
- James_Tanner

I've never tried to define a person based on tastes, hell, I'm a Leaf fan so I try to not judge others..

But to recap, you think Clint Eastwood sucks, Slingblade and Forset Gump are poopty movies, and you get a chubby over Vince Vaughn?

This really sheds light on what kind of person you are.

Tampa caught my fandom back during the 2011 playoffs They're even more fun to watch these days!
- MaximumBone

Well, the game I saw went into OT, a 4-3 final for the Bolts. I was in a Sabres jersey, and jumped outta my seat when Stamkos scored the winner. We were 3 rows up from the glass in the sabres end, and I imagine I looked like an idiot celebrating a Lightning goal in Sabres threads.

But what really sunk in was I paid 120 bucks for 2 seats, 3 rows from ice level, and got to see some great hockey. And it was great from both teams, the hustle, the heart, the display.

I'm really leaning on being a Sabres fan now, because they are almost as close to me as Toronto and Detroit, but by far the cheapest, and easiest to drive down to watch. Besides, my favorite Knights player, Zadorov , plays for them too...

I've never tried to define a person based on tastes, hell, I'm a Leaf fan so I try to not judge others..

But to recap, you think Clint Eastwood sucks, Slingblade and Forset Gump are poopty movies, and you get a chubby over Vince Vaughn?

This really sheds light on what kind of person you are.
- IRON.MAIDEN

Yeah, it does: a man with impeccable taste and a hatred for crappy movies made to appeal to the sentimental streak of the general public and passed off as art by corporations, as well as a reasonably smart person who hates easy-answer films that pander to the lowest common denominator in an attempt to seem profound. Forrest Gump is a movie I liked when I was a teenager. As an adult, I find it to be a populist piece of crap that insults my intelligence thoroughly and repeatedly and to it's very core.


Forrest Gump is on a level of artistic integrity with Pitbull, and honestly, that probably isn't fair to Pitbull. CULO!

Yeah, it does: a man with impeccable taste and a hatred for crappy movies made to appeal to the sentimental streak of the general public and passed off as art by corporations, as well as a reasonably smart person who hates easy-answer films that pander to the lowest common denominator in an attempt to seem profound. Forrest Gump is a movie I liked when I was a teenager. As an adult, I find it to be a populist piece of crap that insults my intelligence thoroughly and repeatedly and to it's very core.


Forrest Gump is on a level of artistic integrity with Pitbull, and honestly, that probably isn't fair to Pitbull. CULO!
- James_Tanner

You're just a bitter angry dude. And that is on you, not Tom Hanks. If you can't appreciate the simplicity of the movie, and how warm it is, then you're just over thinking it. I think you try to come off as someone of such elite taste sometimes, and it's kinda depressing really.

As I said, you mentioned Vince Vaughn.

You're just a bitter angry dude. And that is on you, not Tom Hanks. If you can't appreciate the simplicity of the movie, and how warm it is, then you're just over thinking it. I think you try to come off as someone of such elite taste sometimes, and it's kinda depressing really.

As I said, you mentioned Vince Vaughn.
- IRON.MAIDEN

My favorite movies are Back to the Future and Lethal Weapon and my favorite actor is Vince Vaughn and you are accusing me of having "elite taste" because I find the message of Forrest Gump offensive?

It depresses me that people think its such a good movie. Honestly, if you view it as an entertaining action movie, it's pretty entertaining and professionally made. But the movie is so saccharine and sentimental and its message of conformity is the worst.

Ironically, it could be said that by coming down on me for having an opinion contrary to the masses, you are literally "Forrest-Gumping" me.

You're just a bitter angry dude. And that is on you, not Tom Hanks. If you can't appreciate the simplicity of the movie, and how warm it is, then you're just over thinking it. I think you try to come off as someone of such elite taste sometimes, and it's kinda depressing really.

As I said, you mentioned Vince Vaughn.
- IRON.MAIDEN

Also, quick question, when was the last time anyone who was "bitter and angry" ever quoted Pitbull?

That Warren Zevon album is a favourite of my fathers. I was raised on it and it has influenced my musical preferences.

That Warren Zevon album is a favourite of my fathers. I was raised on it and it has influenced my musical preferences.
- Ben37

That is good to hear, my pops also got me into Warren Zevon - when I was a kid they used to play Werewolves of London on the radio and he said it was his worst song, then when I was a little older I found a copy in a used record store , remembered he said that and bought it. I play it all the time.

That is good to hear, my pops also got me into Warren Zevon - when I was a kid they used to play Werewolves of London on the radio and he said it was his worst song, then when I was a little older I found a copy in a used record store , remembered he said that and bought it. I play it all the time.
- James_Tanner

Terrible post again..by the way are you sucking Lessio's crank..he will never make it, write it down.

I was under the influence of the blue kool-aide. I wouldn't toot your horn too loudly.
Besides, I caught a game in Buffalo last year vs Tampa, and saw what real hockey looked like, so I've disbanded from the Leafs.

I'm basically a free agent with my allegiance now until I find the right team to love.
- IRON.MAIDEN

I believe the Panthers have some extremely good seats available for steal, & next year you can go visit the casinos after the game.

Now James if you see people wearing team jerseys other than the All star numbers at the game will you get angry?

Forest Gump was an enjoyable movie not sure if you watched it many times the enjoyment would be the same? What's your take on the Usual Suspects? I think Braveheart won a few statues now are you calling that out? Not sure about Mel - how is he perceived by regular joe/jim over there?

Why don't they play a full on country of origin game Canada V USA every year best of 3? That would sell some hot dogs.

Back track on a question of yours.

Yes in Sydney Australia, yes I am Australian (though I can have dual nationality now through marriage), lived in a country in Europe for about 7 years, Mario Lemieux & CNN. Vegemite - James you are missing out on life my friend if you have never tasted vegemite. I have a funny story but you must know what Vegemite tastes like for it to be funny.

You don't like Clint Eastwood? What? To conservative for you?