It’s that time again. My favorite sporting event of the year. My version of the Super Bowl. Yes my friends…The Westminster Dog Show began Monday night! What is even more exciting? My favorite breed of dog, the Australian (Aussie) Shepherd, took the Herding group. That means she was #1 in the group of herding dogs and she will move on to compete in Best of Show!! TOTALLY STOKED!!!
As it stands right now here is her competition:
HOUND GROUP: 15inch Beagle, Dog (Beagles compete in 2 categories, 13inch and15inch)
TERRIER GROUP: A Sealyham Terrier, Dog
NON-SPORTING GROUP: A Standard Poodle, Bitch (Fucking poodles always get in)
Tuesday night we still have to see THE SPORTING, WORKING, and TOY GROUPS. Once the winners are named, all the dogs who won in their respective groups come back to compete for best in show! The early word on the street is in favor of the beagle but I gotta cheer for my favorite. I posted her pic below and she is gorgeous!
If anyone is interested in how the groups break down and what winning is based upon, I’d be happy to explain. Oh wait I just remembered…this means absolutely nothing to pretty much everyone else. WELL F YOU GUYS! I LOVE PUPPIES!!!!
The Herding Group Winner:
Australian Shepherd, Ch Vinelake Collinswood Yablon OA OAJ
ROY SCHEIDER ALSO STARRED IN ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIE MUSICALS “ALL THAT JAZZ.” HE PLAYED BOB FOSSE AND HE WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. HE REALLY WAS A TALENTED AND UNDER-USED ACTOR. HE WILL BE MISSED.
RIP Roy Scheider
just heard the news he passed away at 75 from a staph infection.
“Jaws” is my favorite film of all time. Brody aside, as I got older I learned to appreciate Scheider as an immensely versatile actor who played no-nonsense so well.
I saw the movie with the longest title of our times last night…
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Let me begin by saying I REALLY liked this movie and I love that I have seen an enormous amount of fantastic films as of late. As many of you know I’m a history nerd and anything “based on a true story” automatically gets a star in my book. When it’s a fascinating, suspenseful, and exciting version of a true story….I like it even more. When it is actually VERY close to the real story I LEEEEEEEERV it! It takes a little while to really adjust to the film (it is narrated throughout and you REALLY have to pay attention or you will miss major events and characters) but once you get the hang of who everyone is, the movie picks up and becomes quite enthralling. But the cherry on this kickass movie is undoubtedly, Casey Affleck.
Let me begin by saying that I have enjoyed and respected THIS Affleck for quite awhile. In fact after watching said film, I realized that I have seen A LOT of Casey Affleck’s movies. Good Will Hunting, To Die For, Commitment, 200 Cigarettes, Chasing Amy, American Pie I & II, Ocean’s 11-90 (I forget how many there are at this point), and The Last Kiss. That’s like 1/2 his career at this point. I always thought he was quite good but in this film…. oh my God, he blew me away. It made me recall an interview with Ben Affleck where he said he thought of Casey as “the better actor.” Well that isn’t saying much coming from Ben Affleck but try this one on for size….
Casey Affleck DOMINATED The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford!! Fuck Brad Pitt. If he hadn’t produced the movie, his name would NOT have been at the top of that bill AND Casey Affleck would have gotten an Oscar nod for Best LEADING and NOT supporting. Not that there is anything wrong with getting a best supporting nod and lets be honest, Daniel Day Lewis has the best actor in the bag, BUT in terms of the film itself, Affleck is the star both in screen time and in performance. The movie is about Ford not James and I get really pissed by Hollywood politics when appropriate credit is not given. OK, off my soapbox.
So will Casey win best supporting? I doubt it. Early buzz and awards for Javier Bardem makes me believe that the Oscar has already been awarded. Personally, I think they BOTH were outstanding but perhaps Bardem has “earned it” or something like that.
Knowing he will probably NOT get any awards or accolades for this performance, I felt it was necessary to acknowledge Casey Affleck’s phenomenal performance in my lame blog.
So, here’s to you Casey Affleck! At the very least, you can take comfort in the fact that you are the talented one in the family.
I can’t believe The Reich is in the mother fing TIMES!!!! This is a momentous day. I am so proud of him :)
I’m in today’s new york times, talking about viral videos.
Ahhh. An oldie but forever a goodie.
For your next Ameriwow song, I’d like to request “World on a String” Sam. ;-)
Which song would you like to see this office clan rock it to if there were a next time? shoot us a line: dutchwest@gmail.com
This made me laugh out loud multiple times.
