Sunday, August 27, 2006

"Invincible" made me want to punt

I'll admit I'm sucker for sports movies, especially the ones that are down on their luck and somehow the main character makes the team. Here's one where it's a combination of "Rocky" meets "Rudy" it's called "Invincible". Mark Whalberg plays Vince Papale, a part time subsititute teacher and bartender whose life goes from bad to worst. A friend of his persuades him to try out for the Eagles after Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) declares open tryouts for the Philadelphia public. The story is good, but for some reason the acting was quite convincing. Sure mark whalberg is a good actor and he did show some athletic moves, but I was waiting some tear jerking moment and I didn't see it. If anybody steals the show it's the supporting cast who act and talk like Philly fans. Anyway, Invincible left me wanting to punt instead of going for it on fourth and inches. If you want to see a football movie here are my top five suggestions.
1. Rudy 2.Remember theTitans 3.The Original Longest Yard 4. Friday Night Lights 5.Brian's song ,I know there are other football films and if you want to post your Top 5 go right ahead.

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Expectations

I read in an article that a high school student in Kansas did a rare feat. He scored a perfect score on not only the SAT, but also the ACT. While reading this it got me to think about world expectations versus God's expectations. This high school student probably had pressure from eithier his parents, his peers or he puts pressure on himself so that he can get into a good college. That's the worldly view, in God view it's another matter. In Philipians 1:20, Paul writes "According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death." In this world we expect to get a good job, get married, have kids and retire. All those things are good, but if they don't have a Christ center life it means nothing. I know recently in my own life, I feel like this high school student trying to live up to certain expectations. God's expectations for your life are so much greater than you can imagine, if you just put him into the center of your life.

Saturday, August 12, 2006

From World Trade Center to the Jerk Line

Dear Fellow bloggers,
I just recently saw the Oliver Stone movie World Trade Center. I must say that I had my hesistation of seeing it, Mainly, I thought this was going to be more of a political movie and it's just Hollywood trying to make another buck. The story is about two NYC cops who had risked their lives of saving people while the World Trade Center is on Fire. This true story on film wasn't a political statement at all, in fact, with recent events that happen in Great Britain in just reminds us as country that were still just as vulnerable as we were nearly five years ago. I know some people who say they will not see the film because they don't want to relive. That is pefectly fine because the film has some tough moments that may be too tough to swallow. Overall, the film is pretty good and I give it 4 out of five candy bars.

Now, the jerk line
I recently read an article about the NFL Cincinnati Bengals football team about how you as a fan can call from your seat and have annnoying fan being removed by calling the jerk line. You heard right it's 318-JERK and security will give the fan a warning the first time, but if he continues they are escorted out of stadium. Here's a thought without dealing with all the hassles, just go to a buddy's house watch the game and you won't have to deal with any annoying fans or having beer spilled on you.