Hard Ride To Nowhere (Chapter 69) Special King-Size Edition!

The scene: A little-used U.S./Mexico border crossing, where a border patrol officer is showing a young rookie the ropes. Border Patrol Officer: Now, y'see, you've gotta know who to let through and who might be a clear and present danger to our country and the American way of life. Rookie: Yessir! But... Border

An “AAAAARGH!!1!1!1” Rant About Canadian Broadcasting Rules

So, for those of you who pay attention, I'm a Canadian. You can't deport me, because I'm safely ensconced north of the border. But that doesn't mean I don't have opinions - sometimes, impolite opinions. One of my particular peeves is about the qualities of Canadian broadcasting regulations, and in particular about

25 Questions About the NFL from a barely interested former “fan”

I've changed the title a bit, but we're back with 25 questions.  I want to keep it at 25 although I am totally tempted to include the following song in every post: Today, we tackle the NFL Offseason and what people do to spend the time. *** So, today I got a Groupon

A Night at the Opera: BOLTMANIAN RHAPSODY

♫ Set to the music of “Bohemian Rhapsody” from Queen ♫ FANS: Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a cash grab, One escape from re-al-ity. Open your eyes, Look up to the skies and see… DEAN SPANOS: I'm such a rich boy, I want your sympathy, Because Dad-dy came, I will go, Pretty high; lots of

Hard Ride To Nowhere (Chapter 68)

The scene: The dark, dank dungeon of the Castle of Death, where the DFOers are being held prisoner. Marc Trestmans Windowless Van, Covalent Blonde, Low Commander and Otto's Brain are in a cell, as are their newfound luchador friends Señor Weaselo and La Araña Discoteca, after having been captured by

Hard Ride To Nowhere (Chapter 67)

The scene: The Moosemobile, with Covalent Blonde behind the wheel. She is currently navigating the long, twisting road leading up a craggy hill to the Castle of Death at breakneck speeds while the others hang on for dear life. Low Commander is riding shotgun, gripping the dashboard with one hand

Oscars 2017: I’m Sorry, I Don’t Know Anything About La La Land

I told myself I was going to try to keep my Oscar posts a little shorter this year. So far, well... Here are your 2017 Academy Award nominees! BEST PICTURE Arrival Fences Hacksaw Ridge Hell or High Water Hidden Figures La La Land Lion Manchester by the Sea Moonlight I'm behind on my top-of-ticket viewing so far this year, having seen

Your “Super Bowl Bye Week is the Worst Week” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Because there's nothing going on. There's even a lack of good rumours, partially because most job openings have been filled. It just means time for more "Peter King thinkpieces", which isn't good for anybody. I'm not one of those "back in my day" types who thinks the break is too long.