Happy Birthday, Liam Neeson
Neeson was convinced Taken (2008) would flop, he only took the role to learn martial arts, relax in Paris, and play a part he rarely got offered. Ironically, it became a huge hit, and at 56 it revitalised and redefined his career.
“Listen to me very carefully. There are three ways of doing things around here: the right way, the wrong way, and the way that I do it. You understand?”
Casino
The Aviator deserves way, way more respect & I think it’s quietly one of the best things Martin Scorsese has ever done. I’ve taken Marty to task most of this week over his decision to embrace AI, but that doesn’t change the fact that this film is outstanding & nearly perfect.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989) by Konami turned the arcade into a four-player chaos machine, letting friends team up as the turtles to battle Foot Clan waves, shred through levels, and fight iconic bosses. Its co-op gameplay made it a staple of crowded arcade cabinets everywhere.
I guess Brock Purdy is overrated… He has led his team to the playoffs 3 out of 4 seasons with one of them falling short in the Super Bowl. Mind you he was the last pick in the NFL draft and a 3rd string quarterback on his team.
This woman just randomly flipped off Cliff while we were eating at the restaurant. Must be some old beef between them. I bet they used to go out and Cliff dumped her to be with someone else…
In Nightcrawler (2014)
Jake Gyllenhaal improvised the mirror-smash scene and cut his hand. The director drove him to the hospital, where he got 46 stitches.
The NFC West has been one of the league's most daunting divisions plenty of times in the past 15 or so years.
But goodness, that's one tough neighborhood right now.