Wasteland

So football season is finally over, leaving the average man with nothing to do but feign interest in the NBA until that wondrous occasion that is Opening Day. This year seems even more tedious as, save for maybe the Moises Alou signing, the hot stove hasn’t yielded any yummy big name free agent goodness that Mets fans have been treated to in recent off seasons.

Too are the speculations a thing of the past for the starting 8 positions for the Mets this offseason as Jose Valentin is almost certainly the everyday second baseman and honestly, who could get excited about Damion Easley? The bench may be up in the air but that is about as exciting as watching paint dry in contrast to last years acquisitions of Paulie LoDuca, Billy Wagner and Carlos Delgado.

So what’s a blogger boy to do?

Well, I bought my dog a bright orange collar, though she isn’t wearing it yet; it’s an Opening Day present.

I purchased all of the Kevin Smith View “Askew-universe” movies to fill out my collection. That guy is a pure genius. I haven’t made myself rent Jersey Girl yet but if I were to judge a film by its trailer, I would have to say too thumbs down. And I’m even a fan of Mallrats. (I kind of have a Shannen Doherty thing)

I watched Hollywoodland last night and boy am I disappointed. The only redeeming aspect of that movie was Adrian Brody’s performance. I’ve never been a fan of the guy and would have never guessed he had the range to play a street wise, private detective but the man pulled it off. I’m not sure how I felt about Diane Lane’s performance, average I guess, but set that women in 50’s style fashion and it is a sight to see. Otherwise pass!

Unknown is another feature film that leaves much to be desired. Throw Caveasel, Kinnear, Sisto, Barry Pepper and Joey Pants in any film and I’m going to:

Rent it
Expect the next Suicide Kings.

Well Suicide Kings it was not. The box compares the movie to Usual Suspects. Not even close. Barry Pepper still rocks. So does Joey Pants.

And does anybody know when MLB 07: The Show will debut with coverboy David Wright? Furthermore is it available for PS2 or are they going to just update the 06 version and sell it to those of us who didn’t have enough vacation time to wait 3 days in a line or the 600 bones to fork over for the PS3 console. I hate that about video games. Sony Sucks!

Word on the street is that Sony had a price cut over seas and with the Nintendo Wii being moderately priced, well moderately priced when on the shelf next to the PS3, Sony should drop the price here in the states.

That’s about how I have been filling my non working hours that take up this void in my life left by baseball’s departure. According to the Mets site pitchers and catchers report in less than 10 days.

I found some great non-Mets sites, check out:

X-Entertainment: some great satire and analysis of obscure 80’s products, film, TV, commercials, and junk food. Read this, it made my cry laughing. Matt is apparently a New Yorker though I haven’t found any Mets references yet.

Tony in Kansas City is a great read. Some of his stuff covers local issues, but some pretty daring writing.

A new Mets site has popped up called Mets Heads. Check those fellas out.

I’ll be around from time to time, killing the hours with posts until I can have my Mets fix back!

Shagoon!