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Author Archives: Tom Garrett
On the Integrity of Cereal Naming Conventions
We do some pretty wacky things to try to shovel as much sugar into our collective diet as possible. Take, for example, this new cereal. Here’s a picture of the box, sent to me by a good friend who knew … Continue reading
Posted in General Culture and News, Pictures
Tagged Cinnamon Toast Crunch, General Culture and News, General Mills, Humor, Pictures
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Untimely Movie Review: An American in Paris and Singin’ in the Rain
The next two movies in the Warner Bros. 50 Film Collection are a pair of Gene Kelly musicals I’ll review in tandem: An American in Paris and Singin’ in the Rain. These films present something of a dilemma for me as a … Continue reading
Booking Brock
Last month, Brock Lesnar committed acts of violence rarely witnessed on contemporary WWE programming. Not only that, but he perpetrated those acts against then-WWE Champion and “face of the company” John Cena. This was exactly what should have happened. As … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television
Tagged Brock Lesnar, Commentary, John Cena, Narrative Integrity, Night of Champions, Paul Heyman, Sports Entertainment, Television, WWE
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A Day in the Life of an Adrian Peterson Fantasy Owner
Here was my CBSSports.com Fantasy newsfeed yesterday: Oof. Not a great day for me. An even worse day for AD and his family, though. (Probably.)
Posted in Pictures, Sports
Tagged Adrian Peterson, Fantasy Football, NFL, Perspective, Pictures, Sports
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Some (Possibly Unpopular) Thoughts on Rice and Goodell
A few thoughts on the Ray Rice situation, some of which may be redundant for anyone who’s been following the story, others of which may be uncomfortable for some: 1. Ray Rice should have been suspended for more than two … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Sports
Tagged Commentary, Domestic Violence, General Culture and News, NFL, Ray Rice, Roger Goodell, Sports
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Beast For Business – SummerSlam 2014
In just a few days’ time, shrewd businessman and creative genius Vince McMahon’s troupe of fairly compensated independent contractors will put on their second-biggest show of the year. Originating from its now-annual home, L.A.’s Staples Center, SummerSlam features a complete … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television
Tagged Bork Laser, Brock Lesnar, Commentary, Jack Swagger, John Cena, Lana, Paul Heyman, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Rusev, Sports, SummerSlam, Television, The Miz, WWE, Zeb Colter
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RAW in Richmond
Due to a last-minute offer of (excellent) tickets, I was able to catch Monday Night RAW in person at the Richmond Coliseum this week. Here, in no particular order, are some observations and live impressions that I’ll jot down before loading up the television … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television
Tagged Commentary, Dean Ambrose, John Cena, Monday Night Raw, Pro Wrestling, Reviews, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Sheamus, Sports Entertainment, Sting, Television, The Miz, WWE
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Untimely Movie Review: A Streetcar Named Desire
As the Warner Brothers 50 Film Collection moves into a new decade, the first movie from the 1950s is another story based on a play: Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (which I will refer to simply as Streetcar to signal my … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Movies, Reviews
Tagged A Streetcar Named Desire, Commentary, Elia Kazan, Kim Hunter, Marlon Brando, Movies, Reviews, Vivien Leigh, Warner Bros., Warner Brothers
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Thanks Again, Lawyers
I had occasion to rise at the crack of nine a few Sundays back, thanks to the unusual start time of the London-based NFL game between the Falcons and Lions. The early wake-up was significant because it meant I would … Continue reading →