The world's greatest swordsman abandons his warrior clan to start a new life in the American Badlands in The Warrior's Way, a visually dazzling modern martial arts adventure with stunningly choreographed fight sequences and gravity-defying stunts. In an original, gorgeously realized journey into a mythical past, writer and director Sngmoo Lee seamlessly marries the cinematic … Continue reading The Warrior’s Way Red Band Trailer Released
We already know Jonathan Brookins and Nam Phan will be in the semi-finals. Who will join them? That's what this week's show is all about. They've saved Bruce Leroy's fight for the very end, presumably to milk every last bit of his irritating personality before disposing of him (see also - Slice, Kimbo). Our first … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 10
This is where the rubber hits the road, so to speak. After eight weeks of fights, we are down to our quarter-finals. There is a lot at stake for these guys. I haven't been as diligent about writing up these recaps this season as I have in the past. Things have been hectic. I've also … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 9
Two guys. One fight. One slot. That's what this week is all about. Yes kids, its the return of the "wild card" fight. Marc Stevens comes into the fight as a controversial pick. Aaron "English" Wilkinson not so much. Things get off to a rough start as Josh Koscheck once again gets into a verbal … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 8
Formed in Fall 2002 by Galactic Cowboys vocalist Ben Huggins and Len Sonnier, Gristle has been writing songs for several years and occasionally performing live in the Houston area. Len is bass player in the Sonnier Brother's Band but handles guitar in this outfit, Ben's son Shane Huggins playing bass in a rhythm section completed by … Continue reading Gristle ‘Cold Blue Sky’ – the review
Ok, so I know its a month early, but I was itchin to get this out.... 1. Armored Saint – La Raza (Metal Blade Records). Choice track – “Head On”. I was elated beyond belief when it was announced that The Saint was recording a new album this year. I traveled to L.A to see … Continue reading Top 10 For 2010
I'd like to blame it on the Tryptophan. I'd like to blame it on Black Friday. I'd like to blame it on travel. I'd like to blame it on sickness at home. I could Blame It On Rio, or maybe even the rain. I am very certain, at the very least, the Bossa Nova is … Continue reading Friday LinkFrogging – 11/26/10
As Thanksgiving approaches and the bye weeks fade into the rear-view mirror, as NASCAR fans get ready to go into left-turn withdrawal and find something new to do with their Sundays, as winter comes and a new Ozzy tour works its way across North America, so is it time for the Super Bowl predictions to begin. … Continue reading Super Bowl XLV Prediction: Black and Red vs. Black and Silver
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida Bruce: I'm picking Machida. Why? Simple. Matt has an unnatural mancrush on Rampage so I KNOW he's going to pick him. I'm picking against just to do so. Let's see how I do. Want more science? Machida beat Rashad Evans in May 2009. Rashad Evans beat Rampage in May … Continue reading UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida Predictions
There is nothing quite like a weekend amongst your own kind to really make you appreciate things like our little corner of the internet here. Stephe and I will be reporting on our adventures in the wilds of the Austin Comic Con soon, but let me just say it was fun. From aging television stars … Continue reading Friday LinkFrogging – 11/19/10