Monday, September 8, 2008

Ravings, rantings, and gibberish.

Written by Drew

What is up FoCo? I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado. I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks. Right now I am just trying to get to know Colorado and FoCo better. Mostly in order to find the best drink specials on each day that ends in Y. So if you know where I can get a cheap drunk on, let me know! --Drew

11. In with the old, out with the new

Saturday, 24 February 2007

Ramping up for this years Oscar, and on the tail-end of watching a Peter O'toole interview, it got me wondering. Are there any young actors who are actually any good? Or is it just movies that suck these days, hence offering lame roles? If you watched Peter O'toole on Leno the other night, you know what I mean. Besides being one of the best male actors of our time, and kicking ass in almost everything he's in, O'toole gave a unbelievable interview that was just as much intellectual as entertaining. But people like Will Ferrel can't do much more but stay in a character when they do interviews, and although they are usually type-casted for certain roles, when they do occaisionally step out of their bounds, they suck.
I guess the problem probably is popular culture. Romances that blow, and romantic comedies that blow harder, intermixed with Eddie Murphy movies like Norbit, and faux movies like Epic movie, and Date Movie. Of course you can always fall back on great horror movies being made these days. The Hitcher, Hills Have Eyes, Paris Hilton in a House of Wax remake, definately belongs with the clasics, right? But, you argue, I'm only looking at the junk movies, and terrible actors. Of course Jessica Simpson isn't going to get an Oscar nod for Employee of the Month. And sure, Will Ferrel is funny in his own right, but Talledegah Nights is a comedic tour de force, not.
There is hope out there though. Dicaprio is 50/50 for me. He rocked in the Departed, and has had some great acting efforts (What's eating Gilbert Grape, The Basketball Diaries, etc.) But you can't tell me you bought that South American accent in blood diamonds. I mean the movie was good, but shoot. Titanic, although extremely popular, certainly wasn't a stunning acting performance if you ask me.
How about Forest Whittaker in Last King of Scotland, now here is a dude that can act! If he doesn't get the nod, I will be disappointed.
Anyways, the next time you go to the movie store looking for a romance, check out Woody Allen's work. Manhattan, Annie Hall, even Match Point was good. If you want a comedy, go with Steve Martin in the Jerk, or check out Peter Sellers to see how multi-character acting is really done in movies like Dr. Strangelove or The Mouse that Roared. Hey but at least we can count on the up and coming Mexican directors to give us some great flicks. If you thought Babel was good, then you'll be blown away by 21 grams and Amores Perros, his first two flicks.
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12. Oh...Springtime!

Saturday, 10 February 2007

Ah, the coming of spring. I can almost smell it over the exhaust fumes of my car when I'm warming it up for work in the morning. Longer days, more 'outside' playtime, birds caw-cawing at ungodly early hours of the morning, warmer weather. Being able to see the road in front of my house. But most importantly, skirts.
The coming of spring seems to make many of the opposite sex reach far back into their closets to pull out the most amazing article of clothing ever concieved. And it seems that it is pretty universal in it's public appearence, almost as if coming out of hibernation. Sure, one or two may spring up first, but within a week's time they multiply exponentially. Just like when snow falls for the first time, commencing the unofficial arrival of winter, so does the skirt signfy the arrival of spring.
Those were generally the best days of college, at least on-campus, and school related. Instead of booking it across campus to get out of the cold, my buddies and I would lathargically stroll to class, or sprawl out on the grass in front of the various halls. Or maybe even take up a post on the steps. Eye candy galore. Ladies must get tired of wearing sweatpants and hoodies over winter jackets and tennis shoes, because as soon skirt season arrives, Halleluiah holla' back.
Stilettos, sandals, flip-flops, open-toed, straps, high heel, low heel, 2 inches or 4?, platform, and even the occasional pumps; green toes, red toes, ankle braclets, toe rings, ankle tattoos, fine legs, thins legs, muscular legs, tan legs, fair legs; denim skirts, black skirts, khaki skirts, short skirts, mini-skirts, micro-skirts, hell even skorts; all you really need to know is that skirts really can't look wrong or bad. So here's to warmer weather and the upcoming season.........and skirts too!
--Drew
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13. Life Lessons Learned only in College

Tuesday, 30 January 2007

After a long night on the town, remember to pass out on your stomach. Contrary to popular 'chiropratic' beliefs, sleeping on you back is not most health conscious position. And when you wake up to a rank smell, roll away, away I say! You don't really want to go out Hendrix style do you?
It is only o.k. to impersonate Gene Kelly and "Singing in the Rain" after 20 plus shots.
No one leaves until the keg is dry.
If you're playing beer pong, and girls are around, they are the only ones who can 'blow' out a spinner. No exceptions here guys.
The best way to insulate a keg is in the hollowed out trunk of a tree, insulated with wood shavings. Really.
Although extremely funny; it is not a good idea to go skinny dipping in late October, and upon exiting, shout, "I have STS, Scared Turtle Syndrome" or "My (male appendage) Hates Me!"
Good friends don't keep friends from getting in trouble, they get in trouble with them.
Up to 76 people can fit into a 2 bedroom apartment.
Teamwork: Can entail giving someone a lift for a keg stand or holding them up to take another hit.
When talking about a bong at a good party, you'll need to specify a bit more.
When someone says I DD'ed last nite, it usually means: Designated Drinker or Drove Drunk.
Being an alcoholic is a full-time job, and does take dedication.
If you don't remember her name or what she looks like; it isn't cheating.
If you close down a bar nite after nite, soon you'll be paying for half of what you drink.
Karaoke is obligatory.
Dropping a $120 dollar tip on St. Patrick's Day is good for everyone.
It's o.k. to have a beer before your 8 o'clock class, and is neccessary with a hangover.
If you're good, you can get blasted 5 out of 7 nights and keep a 3.85 GPA.
Bros before Ho's & Chicks before Di**s; except when there is someone of the opposite sex in the room.
If you're playing Catergories, and are to the left of the person who drew Waterfall, you have a 50/50 chance of puking.
Alcohol kills the slowest brain cells first, so tip it back!
--Drew
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14. PS3 Worth the wait and the Money?

Friday, 26 January 2007

After not being able to snatch a PS3 on the night that Sony launched its franchised video game product (due to a severe shortage), I bought my PS3 just about 2-3 weeks ago. I believe that the shipment I bought from still hasn't sold out at Best Buy. So what's with the PS3? All hype and no show? Well...
I've been a huge and loyal fan of the Playstation system since my parents bought me the original console when I was a teenie-bopper. Then the PS2 I bought on my own terms, but had waited on almost a year after the launch. The PS2 was the system. The best lineup of games, quality, and durability, etc. So, I was ready to get my hands on the much anticipated PS3.
Unfortunately, I have had to sacrifice alcohol funds to cover the funding of this console. I do have 2 game titles though, thanks to my credit card.
There are some cool features and gizmos and gadgets about the PS3, and yes the graphics are pretty stunning. But the bottom line is that its just plain expensive. I have yet to get a second controller, and I am holding off on buying another game until March. The main problem is; is that I don't have a HD TV. The TV I have is a very nice Sony television, but it isn't HD, so I'm not really getting that much more out of my PS3 than I did my PS2. All in all, I think it would have been better if I would have waited, say a year, like I did with my PS2. Having said that, I am now going to go embarrass Tiger at his own game, and have a few beers, hey I downgraded to Keystone, it's alright! --Drew
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15. What do you like between your buns?

Friday, 19 January 2007

Meat. Meat. and more MEAT. But who does it best, and makes my mouth water while waiting for it? Here's the lowdown on my favorite sub and sandwich shacks. 10. Cousins Subs

9. Columbine Subway Sandwiches

8. Mr. Goodcents Subs

7. Summit Subs

6. Silvermine Subs: With a photo finish over Summit Subs for, not even the top five, alright, nevermind.

5. Quizno's

4. Schlotzsky's Deli

3. Subway: Because their meat is the cheapest and most readily available everywhere, otherwise they'd be at, like 9.

2. Jimmy John's: Perhaps the most underrated 'chain' sub shop in the nation. These subs are dang good.

1. Elliot's Mess: Go with the XL, and wonder why you ever go to Subway or any other sub or sandwich place ever. Now that's meat!
--Drew
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