Monday, July 31, 2017
Quote du jour
"What if, all this time, Washington and the media have had the Russia collusion story backward? What if it wasn’t the Trump campaign playing footsie with the Vladimir Putin regime, but Democrats? The more we learn about Fusion, the more this seems a possibility..."-Kimberley A. Strassel
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Quote du jour
“If congress were farmers the crop would fail, the livestock would die and the weeds would be over the top of the barn.”-Charlie Daniels
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Spider-Man Homecoming: A Movie Review, Sort Of
First, a synopsis from IMDB:
Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man when a new threat emerges.
You remember that commercial where one lady is nattering on about 'friending people' and pictures 'on her wall', and her friend says, "That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works!"? That's me during Spider-man: Homecoming.
I knew from the trailers that there was a possibility of a love/hate relationship with this movie. If your only experience with Spider-Man is his appearance in the last Captain America movie, or possibly the last two reboots of the franchise, you might really like this film. If you're an aficionado of Spidey from the comics, you may have a few problems.
Here Be Spoilers!!
Herein I reveal my inner geek by knowing much too much about the subject. First thing in favor of the movie: It has Robert Downey Jr. in the role he was born to play: Iron Man. Against? Spider-Man never had Iron Man as a mentor, nor did Tony Stark cobble together some super powered suit with a Siri type, interactive computer. In favor? Spidey uses a mechanical web shooter that can run out of fluid at the most inopportune times, as opposed to the Tobey MacGuire's Spidey, who somehow grew ducts in his wrists that inexplicably shot out webs. In the comics, Peter Parker invented both the web shooters and the fluid and created his own costume. Not an Iron Man in sight! (Maybe an ironing board?)
Spidey's high school nemesis Flash Thompson, a burly (Caucasian) jock becomes simply "Flash" in this version, not a jock at all, but a fellow, slightly cooler nerd than Peter, in the same academic decathlon, played by a gentleman of Guatemalan descent. Which is not a problem other than constantly asking myself, "Is that supposed to be the same guy?" Juvenile humor alert: in this version, rather than physically intimidating him, Flash gets off on repeatedly calling him "Penis Parker". Real highbrow stuff!
A major annoyance and departure from the comics, is they gave Spidey a sidekick, ,a big Hawaiian kid who discovers Peter's secret identity early in the movie. The first of many. (People who know his secret, not Hawaiians!) Ned is really annoying. I mean really. No sidekick in the comics. Plus, the ante penultimate scene in the movie has young, hot Aunt May walking in on Peter in his room in his Spider-Man suit. (Ladies! Please knock!!)
The villain, played very nicely by Michael Keaton, was taken from the early issues of the comic, The Vulture, but they changed his origin to dovetail with the first Avengers movie, and beefed up his costume. A lot!
Spidey spends a lot of time talking to his suit, trying out features of which he is totally unaware, which is slightly reminiscent of the Greatest American Hero, which frankly did it better, with more laughs. The suit itself is annoying, in that the two eyeholes in his mask, permanent and fixed in the comics, narrow down in the movie, which serves to make his masked face more expressive, at the expense of his already limited peripheral vision. Rant break...
BTW, What's up with Spidey being played by a Brit? Are there no American actors to play American icons any more? The latest Superman is a Brit. In the Man From U.N.C.L.E., the Leo G. Carroll role was played by Hugh Grant. On TV, House, the Mentalist, the lead on Scorpion are all Brits! Now I have a great love for the Mother Country and the Mother Tongue, but we could use a few fewer mother loving Brits on the silver screen, nicht wahr?
...End of rant. The basic plot is boy meets suit, boy loses suit, boy gets suit back. On a Hollywood, inside baseball note, Gwyneth Paltrow makes a small cameo near the end of the movie. Has about five or six lines as I recall. I note this because I think she got something like fourth billing in the film, though if you blink you might miss her.
In typical Marvel fashion, there's not one but two vignettes during the credits. The first comes early on and gives a little insight into Michael Keaton's character. During the movie, we see a couple of public service type films made by Captain America. (And one really nice homage to Ferris Bueller). The last scene, at the very, very end of allllllllllllll the credits, is yet another one of these faux public service announcements on the virtues of ...patience. Droll.
The special effects surpass both of the other reboots. There are a few nice plot twists. Not a bad popcorn movie, but it wasn't exactly Spider-Man, at least not any we've seen before.
As I said, if you're not that familiar with the comics, but have seen the earlier Marvel Universe flicks, this might be right up your alley. And if you like eye candy Aunt May over old frail little old lady Aunt May, this version could be an improvement for you. My inner geek kept getting distracted by all the changes, so I'll give it 3 out of five stars.
Labels:
Movie Review,
Movies,
Robert Downey Jr.,
Spiderman
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Dem Party: Just Stands Against Trump
Don't know if she's protesting or has a sense of humor
We knew it would happen sooner or later…
Linkfests:
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Rule Five Roundup:
(While all Rule Five posts may be NSFW, I generally only flag the ones that are certainly NSFW)
90 Miles From Tyranny - Morning Mistress, girls with guns, Hot pick, Blogs With Rule 5 Links , Hot pick
American Power- Nicole Kidman
Rule 5 Randomness…, Antje Utgaard, Madison Headrick, Charlotte McKinney
By Other Means - Cosplay, Tap Rack & Bang, Seeing Red , Legging It
Daily Mail - Rihanna , Cara Delevingne
The Daley Gator – Daley Babe, Shizuka Nakamura
Good Monday Morning
EBL - National Hamburger Day
Feral Irishman - Friday Femme Fatale
Emilia Clarke
Friday Night Babe - Alyssa Miller!
Good Stuff's Cyber World #303
Knuckledraggin' My Life Away - Milfy Monday, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girl, Fanny Friday, I’m sure she’s taken, men, I’m sure she’s taken, men
Pirates Cove - Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup, If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see...
Flowing Curves of Beauty
Ladies in Lingerie
Sex in Advertising - vintage Lilli Ann ad
The Right Way -Friday Babe
Theo Spark – Nina Agdal Risks Her Life for the Perfect Bikini Photoshoot
The Other McCain- Rule Five Monday
Vintage Babe of the Week – Dorothy Burgess!
Rule 5 Woodsterman Style
Women of PETA IV
Your Crazy Uncle Bubba: Good afternoon, Murica, Buenas, Tite Dresses!
Use the comments as an open thread on any of these topics. Please send links of news, commentary, choice humor or Rule Fivage to: Proof.Positive@Hotmail.com
Quote du jour
There’s Malibu Barbie and Flight Attendant Barbie…Amy Schumer is playing the Hindenbarbie!-Mike B
(Oh, the humanity!)
Friday, July 28, 2017
Quote du jour
"There's nothing inherently dirty about sex, but if you try real hard and use your imagination you can overcome that."— Lewis Grizzard
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Quote du jour
Homeland Security warned Monday the fall of ISIS cities could result in terrorists fanning out overseas and spreading jihad. One report says that terrorists are making plans to attack and kill every U.S. citizen in Los Angeles. Police officials fear that the death toll could be as high as a hundred.-Argus Hamilton
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. (then Specialist) Ty Michael Carter
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Specialist Ty M. Carter distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Scout with Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on October 3, 2009.
On that morning, Specialist Carter and his comrades awakened to an attack of an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four sides of Combat Outpost Keating, employing concentrated fire from recoilless rifles, rocket propelled grenades, anti-aircraft machine guns, mortars and small arms fire. Specialist Carter reinforced a forward battle position, ran twice through a 100 meter gauntlet of enemy fire to resupply ammunition and voluntarily remained there to defend the isolated position. Armed with only an M4 carbine rifle, Specialist Carter placed accurate, deadly fire on the enemy, beating back the assault force and preventing the position from being overrun, over the course of several hours. With complete disregard for his own safety and in spite of his own wounds, he ran through a hail of enemy rocket propelled grenade and machine gun fire to rescue a critically wounded comrade who had been pinned down in an exposed position. Specialist Carter rendered life extending first aid and carried the Soldier to cover.
On his own initiative, Specialist Carter again maneuvered through enemy fire to check on a fallen Soldier and recovered the squad's radio, which allowed them to coordinate their evacuation with fellow Soldiers. With teammates providing covering fire, Specialist Carter assisted in moving the wounded Soldier 100 meters through withering enemy fire to the aid station and before returning to the fight. Specialist Carter's heroic actions and tactical skill were critical to the defense of Combat Outpost Keating, preventing the enemy from capturing the position and saving the lives of his fellow Soldiers.
Specialist Ty M. Carter's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the United States Army
Staff Sgt. Carter: We humbly salute you and thank you for your service.
Hat tip Home of Heroes
There are seventy six living MoH recipients today. Their names and their stories should not be forgotten. My mission is to honor one of those heroes here each week, and salute them for their courage and sacrifice. In the words of John Fitzgerald Kennedy:
“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors; the men it remembers.”
Labels:
Heroism,
Medal of Honor,
Military,
Ty Michael Carter
Quote du jour
A liberal nirvana, a crunchy, weed-and-hops city where Republicans and plastic bags alike have been all but evicted, Portland has embodied and outpaced many of the urban trends of the early 21st century: gentrification and co-ops, food trucks and footbridges, transitions to a bike-and-pedestrian economy.-Casey Mitchel
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Sex in Advertising
For all you connoisseurs of advertising...
I may not be exactly sure what she's selling, but, I'm pretty sure I'm in the market!
I may not be exactly sure what she's selling, but, I'm pretty sure I'm in the market!
Quote du jour
"I am a politically astute leader"-Nancy Pelosi
See? She has a real future in stand up comedy!
Monday, July 24, 2017
Our Temp Agency President* Skips Boy Scout Centennial - Redux
I just saw President Trump speaking to the Boy Scouts of America, and it reminded me of this, from 7/27/10. It speaks to priorities, so forgive me for the violation of the Obama Free Zone.
I'm not quite sure why anything this administration does can still surprise or disgust me, but they've managed to do it again!
Obama Will Skip Boy Scout 100 Year Anniversary Jamboree – Will Appear on “The View” That Day Instead
The last three presidents (that includes Bill Clinton, for those of you keeping score at home!) have appeared in person at the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree. The Boy Scouts are a venerable part of this nation's history. They have helped to build the character of Presidents such as John F. Kennedy. Presidents have been former Scout leaders and members, and the contributions of this organization to the United States are many and the Scouts can be proud.
So where will Barack Obama be when the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts takes place? In a TV studio on a talk show for women. Really.
Scheduling conflicts. With a show he is taping to be shown the next day. Funny! He found time to tape some comments to the BSA. Why couldn't he have rescheduled his taping of the gab fest on The View, and make the personal appearance? Guess we know where his priorities lie!
It reminds me just a little of when Obama blew off his attendance at the Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball, where he blew off 48 Medal of Honor recipients so that he could hang out with Hollywood stars. Even Bill Clinton who is said to have "loathed the military" found time to put in an appearance at the Salute to Heroes Ball at his inauguration. Clinton had just as many balls to attend as Obama. How sad a commentary is it when you fall behind Bill Clinton in respecting the military? Or the Boy Scouts?
*In 2010, I used the clown's name instead
Originally posted 7/27/2010
I'm not quite sure why anything this administration does can still surprise or disgust me, but they've managed to do it again!
Obama Will Skip Boy Scout 100 Year Anniversary Jamboree – Will Appear on “The View” That Day Instead
The last three presidents (that includes Bill Clinton, for those of you keeping score at home!) have appeared in person at the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree. The Boy Scouts are a venerable part of this nation's history. They have helped to build the character of Presidents such as John F. Kennedy. Presidents have been former Scout leaders and members, and the contributions of this organization to the United States are many and the Scouts can be proud.
So where will Barack Obama be when the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts takes place? In a TV studio on a talk show for women. Really.
President Barack Obama, the honorary chairman of the Boy Scouts of America, will not speak in-person before the group on Wednesday at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, as part of the organization's 100th anniversary celebration. However, the president is sending a videotaped message to the scouts for Wednesday, the same day he will be in Manhattan to tape an appearance for ABC TV’s talk show “The View.”
Bob Dries, chairman of national news and media at the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree – a gathering that happens every four years and attracts thousands of scouts from around the world – told CNSNews.com that the organization was told on Monday that the president had scheduling conflicts and would not be speaking in-person at the week-long event.
Scheduling conflicts. With a show he is taping to be shown the next day. Funny! He found time to tape some comments to the BSA. Why couldn't he have rescheduled his taping of the gab fest on The View, and make the personal appearance? Guess we know where his priorities lie!
It reminds me just a little of when Obama blew off his attendance at the Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball, where he blew off 48 Medal of Honor recipients so that he could hang out with Hollywood stars. Even Bill Clinton who is said to have "loathed the military" found time to put in an appearance at the Salute to Heroes Ball at his inauguration. Clinton had just as many balls to attend as Obama. How sad a commentary is it when you fall behind Bill Clinton in respecting the military? Or the Boy Scouts?
*In 2010, I used the clown's name instead
Originally posted 7/27/2010
Liberal Logic -"Would You Like a Bikini with That Double Mocha Latte?
Friend Wyatt over at The O.K. Corral, posts a story about Everett, Washington and a proposed crackdown on bikini baristas.
The city attorney says this is not about placating people who are offended by women wearing bikinis in coffee stands. Instead, it's an effort to eliminate prostitution and other illegal activities the city says is common at some bikini barista stands.
Because, if I have a choice on my morning commute between coffee and a doughnut or coffee and a quickie, I always ask for extra sprinkles!
Liberal logic: If you don't like abortion, don't have one.
If you don't like bikini clad coffee servers,
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Women of PETA IV
To the delight of some and the chagrin of others, we continue with yet one more tribute to those lovely lasses who would bare their assets to further the cause of PETA.
Because the world needs more naked, nearly naked and vegetable clad vegetarians!
Because the world needs more naked, nearly naked and vegetable clad vegetarians!
Quote du jour
"A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."— Douglas Adams
Saturday, July 22, 2017
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Culture
Barbarians at the Campus Gates
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David Brooks: Further thoughts on his discriminatory cultural arrogance
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MoH recipient Gary Wetzel’s homecoming from the hospitall
Technology
Why Chinese submarines soon could be quieter than U.S. undersea boats
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Why Are Radical Animal Rights Activists More Opposed To Fur Than Leather?
Linkfests:
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Link O'rama
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Rule Five Roundup:
(While all Rule Five posts may be NSFW, I generally only flag the ones that are certainly NSFW)
90 Miles From Tyranny - Morning Mistress, girls with guns, girls with guns, girls with guns, Hot pick, Blogs With Rule 5 Links , Hot pick
American Power- Christina Ionno, Bar Refaeli , Ava Capra, Lottie Moss, Ana Paula Araujo, Hailey Clauson, Tessa Fowler, Eniko Mihalik , Ronja Furrer, Danica Patrick ,
Claudia Galanti -topless
By Other Means - Cosplay, Tap Rack & Bang, Beware Sirens, Seeing Red
Daily Mail - Emily Ratajkowski -Naked
The Daley Gator – Daley Babe , Tina Guo
Good Monday Morning
EBL - Mimsy Farmer, Ana de Armas , National Hot Dog Day
Friday Night Babe - Katharine McPhee!
Good Stuff's Cyber World #302
Knuckledraggin' My Life Away - Milfy Monday, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girl, Good Morning Girls -redheads, Fanny Friday, Babes in uniform, I’m sure she’s taken, men
Pirates Cove - Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup, If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see..., If all you see...
Flowing Curves of Beauty
Sex in Advertising - Guess
The Right Way -Friday Babe
The Other McCain- Rule Five Sunday
Vintage Babe of the Week – Brenda Marshall
Rule 5 Woodsterman Style
Your Crazy Uncle Bubba - Dresses, Shorts, Nice Bass! , Leg Day, Dresses
Use the comments as an open thread on any of these topics. Please send links of news, commentary, choice humor or Rule Fivage to: Proof.Positive@Hotmail.com
Quote du jour
The DNC is broadening their followers' vocabularies. A month ago, they thought "collusion" was hitting another car with their VW microbus!-Mike B
Friday, July 21, 2017
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