Comments on: Good Eatin Food http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: unmoderated http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247571 unmoderated Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:59:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247571 OK, starting the wire tonight. OK, starting the wire tonight.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247570 OldYanksFan Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:40:23 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247570 If anyone is interested in <strike>more food chat</strike>, <strike>more TV talk</strike>, a bit of baseball talk, there is a nice post on Granderson at: http://www.theyankeeuniverse.com/?p=9214 If anyone is interested in more food chat, more TV talk, a bit of baseball talk, there is a nice post on Granderson at:
http://www.theyankeeuniverse.com/?p=9214

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247569 The Hawk Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:54:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247569 Looking forward to the Colts/Pats game. As a Jets fan I really have no rooting interest, since the Jets are useless no matter what happens, but it should be a good game. Also looking forward o spring training. Looking forward to the Colts/Pats game. As a Jets fan I really have no rooting interest, since the Jets are useless no matter what happens, but it should be a good game.

Also looking forward o spring training.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247568 RIYank Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:01:20 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247568 I'm watching afternoon football. And let's just say that I am still trying to figure out what it is that Joe Buck is good at. (I do like Troy Aikman.) I’m watching afternoon football. And let’s just say that I am still trying to figure out what it is that Joe Buck is good at. (I do like Troy Aikman.)

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247567 The Hawk Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:12 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247567 [34] Wait, that's about <i>baseball</i>? [34] Wait, that’s about baseball?

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247566 OldYanksFan Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:27:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247566 FYI: From ESPN - Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu told The Seattle Times that initial reports about bullpen coach John Wetteland being hospitalized Thursday for suicide concerns and mental health issues were highly premature. "A lot of things got blown out of proportion," Wakamatsu told the newspaper. "He had a domestic dispute—an argument. His blood pressure raced, and obviously his wife called the police. The next thing you know, it's about suicide. It had nothing to do with that." Wakamatsu added Wetteland is doing great and is back at home. (Sorry to talk about baseball.) FYI: From ESPN –
Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu told The Seattle Times that initial reports about bullpen coach John Wetteland being hospitalized Thursday for suicide concerns and mental health issues were highly premature.

“A lot of things got blown out of proportion,” Wakamatsu told the newspaper. “He had a domestic dispute—an argument. His blood pressure raced, and obviously his wife called the police. The next thing you know, it’s about suicide. It had nothing to do with that.”

Wakamatsu added Wetteland is doing great and is back at home.

(Sorry to talk about baseball.)

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247565 The Hawk Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:17:57 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247565 I'll also come right out and say I loved the Sopranos finale I’ll also come right out and say I loved the Sopranos finale

]]> By: Evil Empire http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247564 Evil Empire Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:34:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247564 I liked the Sopranos mostly but sometimes the writing seemed downright silly -- like when Christopher Moltisanti wanted to produce a zombie mobster movie. That just seemed too dumb and unbelievable for words. I liked the Sopranos mostly but sometimes the writing seemed downright silly — like when Christopher Moltisanti wanted to produce a zombie mobster movie. That just seemed too dumb and unbelievable for words.

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247563 weeping for brunnhilde Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:44:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247563 [29 et. al.] Yes to Mad Men, yes to Sopranos. I agree Sopranos is uneven but at its best, nothing's better. The scene when Tony grabbed AJ in the parking lot, hugged him and told him he loved him was as good a climax as you'll ever see. It was a moment seven seasons in the making. The release of seven seasons worth of emotion. Amazing. I'm just starting season two of Mad Men and I agree, it is truly special. Among other things, it's just so original. Also, the production values, attention to detail in set, character, mood, development, all of it. It's great. Oh, and as to kid characters, I think you'll find the most authentic ones in French cinema. They really have a flair for children. [29 et. al.] Yes to Mad Men, yes to Sopranos. I agree Sopranos is uneven but at its best, nothing’s better. The scene when Tony grabbed AJ in the parking lot, hugged him and told him he loved him was as good a climax as you’ll ever see. It was a moment seven seasons in the making. The release of seven seasons worth of emotion. Amazing.

I’m just starting season two of Mad Men and I agree, it is truly special. Among other things, it’s just so original. Also, the production values, attention to detail in set, character, mood, development, all of it. It’s great.

Oh, and as to kid characters, I think you’ll find the most authentic ones in French cinema. They really have a flair for children.

]]> By: Eric http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247562 Eric Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:29:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247562 I've just gotten into the Wire --- most of the way through the first season. But I'll just jump on board and say it's totally worth getting into. I've been blown away so far. I’ve just gotten into the Wire — most of the way through the first season. But I’ll just jump on board and say it’s totally worth getting into. I’ve been blown away so far.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247561 The Hawk Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:20:14 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247561 Yes the density of the world of the Wire is really like nothing else, and though the characters are amazingly well-drawn (I'm watching season 4 and I don't think I've ever seen better kid characters, for example), they are not as layered and deep as the Sopranos. Similarly Sopranos had some great stories and twists but nothing really approaching the complexity of the The Wire. Definitely an apples and oranges thing. I really feel Mad Men has picked up the mantle of TV greatness. There are a couple other current shows I love, but Mad Men is truly special. Yes the density of the world of the Wire is really like nothing else, and though the characters are amazingly well-drawn (I’m watching season 4 and I don’t think I’ve ever seen better kid characters, for example), they are not as layered and deep as the Sopranos. Similarly Sopranos had some great stories and twists but nothing really approaching the complexity of the The Wire. Definitely an apples and oranges thing.

I really feel Mad Men has picked up the mantle of TV greatness. There are a couple other current shows I love, but Mad Men is truly special.

]]> By: thelarmis http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247560 thelarmis Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:16:45 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247560 [12] cool. i've never heard of that big-band guy. yesterday and today, i've been listening to the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. Elvin's big brother was a big band mastermind! i've never seen any of those tv shows either. and i'm not interested in them. that said, i've been told i'd love that show Curb Your Enthusiasm. i think that's the show i've been told i'd love... [12] cool. i’ve never heard of that big-band guy. yesterday and today, i’ve been listening to the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. Elvin’s big brother was a big band mastermind!

i’ve never seen any of those tv shows either. and i’m not interested in them. that said, i’ve been told i’d love that show Curb Your Enthusiasm. i think that’s the show i’ve been told i’d love…

]]> By: ms october http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247559 ms october Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:52:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247559 [24] [26] i loved the sopranos too and it definitely explored territory that was extremely fresh. i think the themes of the wire spoke more to me though. raging one thing i would day about the difference in the characters in the two shows is in the sopranos the characters were sort of at battle so to speak with themselves and in the wire the characters were often at battle with institutions which for some led to internal battles. the various institutions were major characters in the wire. [24] [26] i loved the sopranos too and it definitely explored territory that was extremely fresh. i think the themes of the wire spoke more to me though.

raging one thing i would day about the difference in the characters in the two shows is in the sopranos the characters were sort of at battle so to speak with themselves and in the wire the characters were often at battle with institutions which for some led to internal battles. the various institutions were major characters in the wire.

]]> By: RagingTartabull http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247558 RagingTartabull Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:55:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247558 [24] yeah, I always felt that even The Sopranos weakest episodes were still amazing television. I love The Wire, but its a plot-driven show where The Sopranos is all about the characters. Thats not to say characters aren't important to The Wire (they definitely are) just that there were lots of episodes of Sopranos where "nothing happened" (even though plenty happened) [24] yeah, I always felt that even The Sopranos weakest episodes were still amazing television.

I love The Wire, but its a plot-driven show where The Sopranos is all about the characters. Thats not to say characters aren’t important to The Wire (they definitely are) just that there were lots of episodes of Sopranos where “nothing happened” (even though plenty happened)

]]> By: Just Fair http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247557 Just Fair Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:01:51 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247557 I kinda wiish I had The Wire still sitting on the back burner,waiting to be watched fof the first time. Needles to say, I loved it, too. Ms. O was was the first to pick up on my Snoop reference. : ) As for now, the old lady and I can't get enough of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It's only for folks with warped senses of humor: and we quailify so it's all good. We are also still on the first season of Mad Men. That show is something. I kinda wiish I had The Wire still sitting on the back burner,waiting to be watched fof the first time. Needles to say, I loved it, too. Ms. O was was the first to pick up on my Snoop reference. : ) As for now, the old lady and I can’t get enough of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It’s only for folks with warped senses of humor: and we quailify so it’s all good. We are also still on the first season of Mad Men. That show is something.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247556 The Hawk Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:55:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247556 [23] The Sopranos was more inconsistent, but nothing can beat it at it's heights. Personally I don't take too any points off for a little inconsistency if you're trying different things, which the Sopranos did and which the Wire didn't. The Wire is by far the more conventional show - I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but the two series go about their business is very different ways; different goals, different methods. [23] The Sopranos was more inconsistent, but nothing can beat it at it’s heights. Personally I don’t take too any points off for a little inconsistency if you’re trying different things, which the Sopranos did and which the Wire didn’t. The Wire is by far the more conventional show – I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but the two series go about their business is very different ways; different goals, different methods.

]]> By: RagingTartabull http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247555 RagingTartabull Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:53:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247555 The Sopranos will always be my favorite, but The Wire is probably the best of the decade. I love them both, but Tony and Carmela have my heart. The Sopranos will always be my favorite, but The Wire is probably the best of the decade.

I love them both, but Tony and Carmela have my heart.

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247554 weeping for brunnhilde Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:31:07 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247554 [15] H aha ha h ha ha ah ah ah ha !!! Ok, ok!! Uncle! [15] H aha ha h ha ha ah ah ah ha !!!

Ok, ok!!

Uncle!

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247553 weeping for brunnhilde Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:28:16 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247553 [3] Ok, Ms. O, you've convinced me. Let me get through Madmen season two, first, then I'll give it a whirl. Remind me if I forget, ok? :) [3] Ok, Ms. O, you’ve convinced me. Let me get through Madmen season two, first, then I’ll give it a whirl. Remind me if I forget, ok? :)

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/11/14/good-eatin-food/#comment-247552 weeping for brunnhilde Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:26:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=26271#comment-247552 [2] I haven't seen the wire (yet?) but I can't imagine it's *better* than Deadwood. Maybe as good, but I don't think it can possibly be better. Deadwood is my gold standard not just for television, but for drama. I think Deadwood rises to heights where it's every bit as good as Shakespeare or Sophocles. Maybe one day I'll watch the Wire to see what all the fuss is about. [2] I haven’t seen the wire (yet?) but I can’t imagine it’s *better* than Deadwood. Maybe as good, but I don’t think it can possibly be better. Deadwood is my gold standard not just for television, but for drama. I think Deadwood rises to heights where it’s every bit as good as Shakespeare or Sophocles.

Maybe one day I’ll watch the Wire to see what all the fuss is about.

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