"Conundrum"

"The Masterpiece Society"

"Violations"

"Hero Worship"

"New Ground"

"A Matter Of Time"

This is still one of my favorite moments in Sabres History

~Oz

"Unification"

Another season of “Lost” has come and gone. I said it earlier in the season, and I will say it again. How anyone could turn away from this show (especially after watching the entire 1st season, and part of the 2nd) baffles me. Once again, the plot seemed to some like a lumbering dinosaur. That maybe, but was required for plot development. I mean, the entire 2nd season spanned only like 20 days or so on the island. The only show I can think of that goes at a slower pace (timeline wise) is “24”, and you don’t hear people complaining about its pace. A question for “Lost” detractors. Would the Henry Gale story arc been better served in one episode or over the course of several episodes? I for one, found it much more interesting going from one week to the next waiting to find out 1st if he was “one of them”, and then just what would happen when the others wanted to get him back.

And Last Night, we discovered that he is the leader of the others. What else did we discover last night? It was Desmond’s fault the plane crashed on the island. Hurley was more upset with Jack for not letting him and Sawyer and Kate in on the know that Michael was a turncoat than he was with the fact that Michael murdered Libby. Also, Libby was married to a man named Dave, which was the same name as Hurleys “imaginary” friend in the mental institution. Libby gave Desmond the sailboat that lead him to the island. So Libby was the catalyst of sorts for the whole mess starting. Questions which arose in the episode: What the hell was up with the “Simpsons” Arganothesque foot statue. It only had four toes, as if the statue remains were not weird enough. Are Eko, Locke, and Desmond still alive? Did Desmond setting off the huge EMP destroy the whole reason for having to press the button every 108 minutes? Where are the others taking Jack, Sawyer, and Kate? Will Michael and Walt find civilization again? Will they tell others of how to rescue the castaways, and what what WHAT was up with Desmond’s would be wife having a Russian crew out searching the ocean for EITHER and EMP, or to detect that the button in the hatch was not pushed? Oy Vey!

Lost?

~Oz

"The Game"

Oh yeah...I forgot Neil Young’s : Living With War

So yeah. Tonight is the 2 hour season finale of “Lost”. I cannot wait. Only 6 hours and 28 minutes (from typing this).

I forgot to mention another major purchase. Last Friday I bought the X-Box 360. Also I bought Perfect Dark Zero, and Madden 06. Neither game has grabbed me in the way I was hoping for, but it is only a matter of time until a Star Wars game, or a little game called Halo 3 comes out and takes up all my free time for weeks/months on end.

X-Men 3 The Final Stand is out in theaters this Friday, and it looks like I might have to drive to Erie if I want to see a midnight showing of the bad boy. So hopefully it will be released here at 12:01am Friday, or damn, I’m gonna have to get a posse.

Trivia words for the week: Furrier, Worsted, Chestnut, Poser.

That will be all.

~Oz

“Ain’t singing for Pepsi, ain’s singing for Coke, ain’t singing for nobody makes me look like a joke; this notes for you”

"Disaster"

New Music of the last week has been- Purchases: Dave Matthews Band : Live In Chicago

Pink Floyd : The Wall

Downloads: Autumn Thunder : 40 Years of NFL Films Music

The Ranconteurs : Broken Boy Soldiers

She Wants Revenge : She Wants Revenge

New Movie Acquisitions : Forrest Gump

Seven

The Manchurian Candidate

This transmission ends now

~Oz

"Silicon Avatar"

Last night was Trivia Night at Ye Old Anchor Inn. First one of the summer. And who won??? Why none other than the Red Light District Attorneys. The Team consisted of Doc, Erik, Aimee, Mary Kate, Beth, and myself. After the 1st round we were in a three way tie for 1st (45 points) with “Bye Week Minus One”, being Wyatt’s team which was himself, Nate, Lindsay, Lindsay, Matt, Joe, and one other girl whose name eludes me at the moment. The other team...I don’t remember the name. After the 2nd round (we got only 4 out of 10 right) we were 10 points behind Bye Week and the other team, in 2nd place. But in the 3rd round we went 10 for 10 to claim the game. Victory was ours. Next week we look to make it a perfect 2 for 2 on the season. Can you say “stranglehold”? I sure hope that we can.

~Oz

"Ensign Ro"

I saw “The Da Vinci Code” Friday night. I went with Mary Kate, and ran into Doc, Beth, Alex and Ojo (male variant). The movie was worthwhile. I had to remind myself at times that this is but a film translation of the book, not the book itself. I understand the reason those Crazy Catholics© feel they have to get all up in arms about this film. This FILM. Based on a FICTIONAL BOOK. --->FICTIONAL<---- . I wonder sometimes if t he Catholic Church understands that concept. Between Harry Potter and now Da Vinci, they sure do get their socks all up in a knot.

Previews before the film were for Pirates of The Caribbean 2, Miami Vice, and Casino Royale. Pretty decent previews, even the one for Vice was okay, although it did nothing to inspire me to want to go see this movie anymore than before (zilch). Pirates looks to be another great adventure. I am already ready already to see Bond 21 on opening night. Nothing any critic says about Daniel Craig will deter me from witnessing the “birth” of Bond. The one thing that gets me though is the problem which will arise with Judi Dench playing “M”. In “Goldeneye” she and Bond have a discussion of her predecessor. So obviously from that discourse, we can conclude that 007 James Bond was in place at MI6 before Judi Denchs character took over the role as “M”. Bernard Lee was the originally “M”. Perhaps they should have gotten an actor who could have matched his likeness in stature and diction to portray “M”. Of course, this would probably not have sat well with the Dame had she been asked to give up the role for a movie or two, to wait to be brought back into the franchise until a time arises when the series reaches the “current” timeline. Of course James Bond has experienced about as much changes in age and appearance as our favorite Timelord, that Tardis riden, Dalak bashing, Red Eyed Robot ass kicking Dr.Who.

"Darmok"

Well, Fredonia thinks I am married, according to the Financial Aid letter they sent to me Saturday. I am so glad to know that I got married without having to even attend any sort of service whatsoever. Was I so drunk that I do not remember my own wedding? That’s how I always envisioned it, yes, but no photos or videos or recollection from anyone I know of a ceremony? Or a bitching after party? Damn. I smell a rip in the space time continuum.

~Oz

"Redemption"

thats all for now

"In Theory"

...

"The Mind's Eye"

So I'd been drinking. Sue me!

"The Host"

Oh, boy are we having fun now

"Half A Life"

Random Poker Goodness

"The Drumhead"

Ben during the poker match last Monday night. He would go on to win the 5 hour marathon match.

"Qpid"

Oh me oh my. 2 days from turning 25 now. I guess I am excited. I do not fret over the issue of aging like some people do. Maybe when I turn 30 or 40, if my life isn’t on track I will be more vexed by the concept. As for now though, I’m just happy to have a birthday.

P
Da Vinci Code opens Friday, and X-MEN 3 next Friday. You know I will be there for both premiers.

What can I say about the Sabers that hasn’t been said already? I am nervous going into this series against Carolina, and grow more nervous and hopeful with each passing drop of the puck. June 19 1999 is still (actually the game ended on June 20 1999) all to well in my mind, and always will be, for so many reasons. And Brett Hulls foot in the crease is by far not least amongst them. Whereas the good things that came from that night only lasted until September 15 2000, the bitter taste left in my mouth from the ending of game 6 has still not been erased.

Poker is at my house tonight. Last week I came in 2nd against Erik, so I got my 5 bucks back. Yeah!

Survivor : Exile Island ended last night, with Aras winning the million dollars. Terry, the Air Force Pilot, and my pick to win it all, came in 3rd, after dominating the entire game except for the final 2 immunity challenges. Next season Survivor is traveling to the Cook Islands. Should be exciting.

The season finale of Amazing Race is Wednesday. Also that night is the penultimate episode of Lost for the season.

Who do you want me to be, to make you sleep with me?

~Oz

"The Nth Degree"

Mileys and College Inn Tonight!!!

Come one and all to support me and my drinking!!!

~OZ

"Identity Crisis"

I fell in love with Oasis thge first time I saw this video. I remember going out the same night I saw this (10 years ago now) and buying the album up at the wall

~Oz

"Night Terrors"

More Star Trek goodness. Enjoy

~Oz

"Galaxy's Child"

Leonard Nimoy, better known as "Spock" from Star Trek singing about everyones favourite little hero, Bilbo Baggins.

Scary, I know.

~Oz

"First Contact"

Best Movie

1981: “Chariots Of Fire”

1982: “Gandhi”

1983: “Terms Of Endearment”

1984: “Amadeus”

1985: “Out Of Africa”

1986: “Platoon”

1987: “The Last Emperor”

1988: “Rain Man”

1989: “Driving Miss Daisy”

1990: “Dances With Wolves”

1991: “The Silence Of The Lambs”

1992: “Unforgiven”

1993: “Schindler’s List”

1994: “Forrest Gump”

1995: “Braveheart”

1996: “The English Patient”

1997: “Titanic”

1998: “Shakespeare In Love”

1999: “American Beauty”

2000: “Gladiator”

2001: “A Beautiful Mind”

2002: “Chicago”

2003: “The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King”

2004: “Million Dollar Baby”

2005: “Crash”

~Oz

"Clues"

Stupid me, I need to revise some of the lists I have posted. I forgot to include the Oscar winners for the year 1981, as the rewards for the year are held in the year following i.e.: 2006 award show was for the movies in 2005. Duh!

1981: Best Director: Warren Beatty for “Reds”

Best Actress: Katherine Hepburn in “On Golden Pond”

Best Actor : Henry Fonda in “On Golden Pond”

Sorry for the inconvenience.

~Oz

"Devils Due"

Stanley Cup Winners

1981 - New York Islanders defeat the Minnesota North Stars

1982 - New York Islanders defeat the Vancouver Canucks

1983 - New York Islanders defeat the Edmonton Oilers

1984 - Edmonton Oilers defeat the New York Islanders

1985 - Edmonton Oilers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers

1986 - Montreal Canadians defeat the Calgary Flames

1987 - Edmonton Oilers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers

1988 - Edmonton Oilers defeat the Boston Bruins

1989 - Calgary Flames defeat the Montreal Canadians

1990 - Edmonton Oilers defeat the Boston Bruins

1991 - Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Minnesota North Stars

1992 - Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Chicago Blackhawks

1993 - Montreal Canadians defeat the Las Angeles Kings

1994 - New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks

1995 - New Jersey Devils defeat the Detroit Redwings

1996 - Colorado Avalanche defeat the Florida Panthers

1997 - Detroit Redwings defeat the Philadelphia Flyers

1998 - Detroit Redwings defeat the Washington Capitals

1999 - Dallas Stars defeat the Buffalo Sabers

2000 - New Jersey Devils defeat the Dallas Stars

2001 - Colorado Avalanche defeat the New Jersey Devils

2002 - Detroit Redwings defeat the Carolina Hurricanes

2003 - New Jersey Devils defeat the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

2004 - Tampa Bay Lightening defeat the Calgary Flames

2005 - See “R.I.P. : The Greatest Show On Ice”

~Oz

"The Wounded"

Best Actor Time

1982 - Ben Kingsley in “Gandhi”

1983 - Robert Duvall in “Tender Mercies”

1984 - F. Murray Abraham in “Amadeus”

1985 - William Hurt in “Kiss Of The Spider Woman”

1986 - Paul Newman in “The Color Of Money”

1987 - Michael Douglas in “Wall Street”

1988 - Dustin Hoffman in “Rain Man”

1989 - Daniel Day-Lewis in “My Left Foot”

1990 - Jeremy Irons in “Reversal Of Fortune”

1991 - Anthony Hopkins in “The Silence Of The Lambs”

1992 - Al Pacino in “Scent Of A Woman”

1993 - Tom Hanks in “Philadelphia”

1994 - Tom Hanks in “Forrest Gump”

1995 - Nicolas Cage in “Leaving Las Vegas”

1996 - Geoffrey Rush in “Shine”

1997 - Jack Nicholson in “As Good As It Gets”

1998 - Roberto Benigni in “Life Is Beautiful”

1999 - Kevin Spacey in “American Beauty”

2000 - Russell Crowe in “Gladiator”

2001 - Denzel Washington in “Training Day”

2002 - Adrian Brody in “The Pianist”

2003 - Sean Penn in “Mystic River”

2004 - Jamie Foxx in “Ray”

2005 - Phillip Seymour Hoffman in “Capote”

~Oz

"Data's Day"

Well, it is May 5th and The Earthquakers are playing there 1st summertime concert of the year locally. They are at the Grandview Hotel in Ellington tonight at 10:00. I will be there for sure. This time though I am not driving, given the circumstances surrounding the last time I saw them play.

Wow, that was a year ago already. Well as of the 15th anyway. Worst Birthday Ever.

Sabers begin the 2nd round of the playoffs tonight, going up against the Evil Goateed Senators up in Ottawa. Now that the 1st round is over, lets see how my predictions went.

Well, I had Tampa beating Ottawa, so I am wrong already. I also picked Montreal to go over the ex-Whalers. Damn. Sabers DID win, as well as the Devils so I am 2 for 4 in the East.

I correctly picked Edmonton to upset Detroit, as well as the Nordiques to go over the South Stars. I got the Sharks over the Predators right, but messed up on the Flames series, as they lost to Anaheim.

So 2 for 4 in the east, 3 for 4 in the west, that’s...5 for 8. Hey, pretty damn good I would say.

Which leads us to...

New Predictions : 2nd round style.

Sabers over Senators

Devils over Hurricanes

Avalanche over the Sharks

Edmonton over Anaheim.

~Oz

"The Loss"

"Final Mission"

"Future Imperfect"

"Reunion"

"Legacy"

Alex, when are you going to post something relevant on your blog? Just asking because I am getting sick of all these damn “Top 25” lists and the fucking videos you put up from google. I mean, who wants to see a meatball and a lord knows what acting out scenes from “Pulp Fiction”. Post some real damn news or suck my crankshaft!

Joe Reagan

Well Joe, I post the top 25 lists because I want to. And I thought the Adult Swim bumps were funny and worth posting. If you have a problem with any of my schlock, you can go to www.eatabullet.com . Fuck wad!

What’s happening brownies?

I am Alex, and you are forced to read whatever I decide to put on my blog.

I got a letter in the mail today from the financial aid office of Fredonia. It told me that I am receiving $12,800 in aid for my first year at the college. Fucking sweet.

Got to listen to the first few tracks off of Pearl Jams latest album (eponymous), and they sure are radical.

Wyatt is back in town finally. He came out to Mileys Saturday night with me. I was there with Mary Kate, Brandon and Sandi (work compadres) and some of Sandis friends. Played darts and billiards for a couple of hours. “They Only Come Out At Night” Nate and Matt waited ‘til the midnight hour to join us, at which point we proceeded to Mojos.

Coolio. Gonna have one hell of a poker game tonight at my house, come hell - see “Philadelphia”- or high water - see “New Orleans”.

Your digital ruler

~Oz