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Started by TheNorm, July 30, 2017, 07:57:25 PM

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TheNorm

Quote from: Crewe on January 29, 2018, 03:03:06 PM
I have Ali on a pedestal, right or wrong. He was vile to Frazier and here's the but, he was a promoter. He was quick, he was witty and he was uneducated.
I dont believe he realized what his words meant to Frazier because he hated him. Frazier hated Ali, you want to hurt the guy and demoralize him and sell a fight.
That doesn't excuse it, and thats why I think Ali had sincere regrets later.
If he didnt grow as a person, he wouldn't have apologized.
This wasn't responsive to your post was it? lol oh well...

In total agreement with you, Ali was simply the greatest.
"But it is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to do that without, at the same time, condemning the contingent, intolerable conditions that exist in our society. These conditions are the things that cause individuals to feel that they have no other alternative than to engage in violent rebellions to get attention. And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity." - Martin Luther King, Jr

Crewe

Quote from: TheNorm on January 29, 2018, 04:38:36 PM
In total agreement with you, Ali was simply the greatest.

I was in a discussion about Ali not long ago and was told Ali was a draft dodger. Eh excuse me?! Ali relinquished his livelihood, what his whole existence revolved around and he walked away because his country told him he had to, or go fight a war. He stood before the system, made his declaration and took the punishment. When has a major celebrity done that? When has anyone done that?
He didnt slink across the border in the middle of the night, he didnt get a college deferment or enlist in the reserves to avoid the war, didnt claim a bogus injury. Its what he always did, took a punch like a man. Its just one of those acts that leave me in awe of him.

rollntider

Quote from: thaima1shu on January 17, 2018, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: Bucfever on January 17, 2018, 07:43:40 PM
See, outside of Aaron Boone, there aren't really many that mean much to me.

The life of a Jets fan. And the Bucs never really had that many "last minute" finishes. The Bert Emanuel game, but I wasn't a fan yet and I don't think the game ended on that play.

Could've gone with the Gary Anderson FG in the NFC Championship back when I was a young lad and a Vikings fan because I thought Cris Carter was the greatest player ever, but uh...nah.

If it weren't for Pete Carroll turning the Seahawks around and providing so many awesome memories in the past 6-7 years, I'd pretty much be in the same boat for much of my lifetime when it comes to Seattle sports. The best moment in Mariners history is still an ALDS game 5 win in 1995. UW Football is on the rise but still hasn't actually won anything of note since the 2001 Rose Bowl. My NBA team was taken away.

So no matter what happens or how his time ends, I'll always be grateful for Pete Carroll lol.
the pac 12 title last year? That is something.



thaima1shu

Yeah you're right, given where the program was and how far it's come, I probably shouldn't short-change the Pac 12 Title last year as 'nothing of note'. It was a great experience and awesome run last year. Just wish it could've gone a little differently in Atlanta ;)

TheNorm

Quote from: Crewe on January 29, 2018, 05:37:25 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on January 29, 2018, 04:38:36 PM
In total agreement with you, Ali was simply the greatest.

I was in a discussion about Ali not long ago and was told Ali was a draft dodger. Eh excuse me?! Ali relinquished his livelihood, what his whole existence revolved around and he walked away because his country told him he had to, or go fight a war. He stood before the system, made his declaration and took the punishment. When has a major celebrity done that? When has anyone done that?
He didnt slink across the border in the middle of the night, he didnt get a college deferment or enlist in the reserves to avoid the war, didnt claim a bogus injury. Its what he always did, took a punch like a man. Its just one of those acts that leave me in awe of him.

You hit the nail on the head right here, my friend. This, along with his philanthropic efforts and stands for social justice, are what make him one of greatest more than any of his fights (which were legendary). If more were like him this world would be a much better place.
"But it is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to do that without, at the same time, condemning the contingent, intolerable conditions that exist in our society. These conditions are the things that cause individuals to feel that they have no other alternative than to engage in violent rebellions to get attention. And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity." - Martin Luther King, Jr

Crewe

Quote from: TheNorm on January 30, 2018, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: Crewe on January 29, 2018, 05:37:25 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on January 29, 2018, 04:38:36 PM
In total agreement with you, Ali was simply the greatest.

I was in a discussion about Ali not long ago and was told Ali was a draft dodger. Eh excuse me?! Ali relinquished his livelihood, what his whole existence revolved around and he walked away because his country told him he had to, or go fight a war. He stood before the system, made his declaration and took the punishment. When has a major celebrity done that? When has anyone done that?
He didnt slink across the border in the middle of the night, he didnt get a college deferment or enlist in the reserves to avoid the war, didnt claim a bogus injury. Its what he always did, took a punch like a man. Its just one of those acts that leave me in awe of him.

You hit the nail on the head right here, my friend. This, along with his philanthropic efforts and stands for social justice, are what make him one of greatest more than any of his fights (which were legendary). If more were like him this world would be a much better place.

all of this! well said

Crewe

Thought Id keep this thread alive, so....

Top 5 title sequences on the small screen.
Doesn't have to be only tv shows, can be miniseries, pay channels etc...

All in the Family
Archie and Edith singing about the good ole days is in intself an act of the good ole days. The benevolent Ms. Bunker charms us with her crooning even though at one point in the series, Archie notes that her singing goes through his head like a nail.  The audience is shown the various skyline to neighborhood shots of New York which plays host to this groundbreaking series.


The Sopranos
The thriving beat fuels Tony Soprano as he leaves NY towards NJ, the land he rules as mob kingpin. His family was tied to NY and he made frequent trips for business, hence the opening. As we see the glamour of New York City fade in his rear view mirror, you notice the landscape changes to more of a blue collar setting with row house and mom and pop shops until finally, we drive through the upscale neighborhoods right into Tony's castle.



Dick Van Dyke Show
Opting for a big band era theme to capture the mood of the show, the Dick Van Dyke sequence quickly introduces all main characters in one of the two main sets while allowing Van Dyke to exhibit his physical style of comedy along with the cheerfulness that only he and this top notch cast can deliver.



Cheers
The theme offers a friendly ditty intimating the affable nature of an old Irish pub where the locals hang and of course, where everybody knows your name.  The artwok follows this theme by presenting the likeness of the characters in barroom settings ranging from the roaring 20's to the 40's.  This remains one of the all time greats.



Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers is by far, in my opinion,  one of the most gripping, emotionally draining sequences ever blended together on the small screen.  Choosing to go with the grainy manner in which the series was filmed, we see aged worn photos and imagery demonstrating the various situations the soldiers encounter in war.  Humanity, humility, humor and most importantly, brotherhood show us what's to come.



Honorable mentions
West Wing.
American Horror Story season 1
Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire

BojackHorsefella



Let me make sure I'm doing this right.....

BojackHorsefella

Alright, nailed it. Now to think of 4 more.....

In no particular order:

#1 - Stranger Things


Amazingly simple, yet conveys the tone and theme of the show simply through it's use of sound and color. Remarkable.

#2 - Bojack Horseman


A lot of fun, much like the show itself, while highlighting the setting and it's flawed protagonist front and center.

#3 - Dexter


I don't have anything to say about this one, I just always enjoyed it, even as the show went downhill.

#4- Shameless


I hate to include this because I hate this show with all of my being (my girlfriend, however, loves it), but I actually enjoy the intro and the fact that, even as everyone's aged (especially the teenagers now being adults) they've kept it the same.

#5 - Westworld


I own the soundtrack. I love the show. How could I not include this?

Crewe

like the shameless one too.
I forgot to add, as you discovered, it doesn't have to be a show you think is great, just the title sequence.

TheNorm

Oooh, good question! I had to think about this one...this may even require an honorable mention lol :) Since Crewe already had Sopranos in his (easily a top 5), I'll leave it out of mine here.

5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer - this show was an addiction.


4. House MD - always thought the song choice for this was perfect.


3. Star Trek: The Next Generation - this series was my favorite Star Trek. And Picard > Kirk, always.


2. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Now this is a story all about how/my life got flipped, turned upside down/And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there/I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air
I haven't watched this show in years, but when looking this up I still remembered every word to this theme.


1. Batman: The Animated Series - one of the best intro sequences ever. Also helped that Batman is my favorite and this cartoon was incredible...I would seriously try to plan my college course and work schedules so that I was free when this was on.


"But it is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to do that without, at the same time, condemning the contingent, intolerable conditions that exist in our society. These conditions are the things that cause individuals to feel that they have no other alternative than to engage in violent rebellions to get attention. And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity." - Martin Luther King, Jr

Crewe

#71
interesting tidbit about the Sopranos you may have known, but that quick shot of the NY towers in his side view mirror were removed after 9/11

Crewe

another thats been in my head. Anyone can play catch up if these are being posted too fast btw...

Top 5 Mob Movie Beatdowns.
Couple of parameters here; It doesn't have to be a death scene. Personally, I have a tighter meaning of mob, i.e. Bonnie and Clyde wouldn't fit this category, but then again its just us just for fun, so...

The Untouchables, Malone's death.
Such a wonderfully constructed scene, but damn, that agonizing death crawl.



Casino, Nicky and Dominick Santoro
Painful, excruciating, taunting, sadistic...


Goodfellas, Billy Batts
The volatile nature of the mob out front and in your face with this scene. The music is a fantastic touch.



The Sopranos, Adriana
Shocking and saddening. Adriana was truly a likable character with great virtues which is why the Feds went after her.



Godfather, Sonny at the tollbooth
Few beatdowns match this intensity and callousness


BojackHorsefella

I mean...is there any that are better than those?

Crewe

Lol I have quite a few honorable mentions 😜