Monthly Archives: January 2010

R.I.P. Extra Old Stock

Posted on Jan. 8, 2010 by Phillip

I just heard that Molson has stopped making Extra Old Stock beer. It used to be a favourite of under-age drinkers in Newfoundland because of it’s slightly higher alcohol content (6%). But not any more. Molson had to kill it … Continue reading →

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“Anvil” Tells a Good Story

Posted on Jan. 8, 2010 by Phillip

Anvil! The Story of Anvil is in the same class as The King of Kong. It’s a documentary that tells an entertaining and touching story about a subject that most viewers probably would never care about but will once they … Continue reading →

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A Wild Samurai Movie

Posted on Jan. 5, 2010 by Phillip

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi is one crazy ass Samurai movie. Yojimbo will always be king, but off-beat, whacked-out imitations like this are just fun. It’s got plenty of stylized blood-letting when the swords come out, but it all seems to … Continue reading →

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So What

Posted on Jan. 4, 2010 by Jody

I found this fascinating to watch: Brilliant stuff.

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2009 Movie Highlights

Posted on Jan. 4, 2010 by Phillip

I went to my local multiplex movie theatre probably less than 20 times in 2009. Not many interesting movies come to Newfoundland, mostly just blockbusters and dumb movies like Did You Hear About the Morgans, which usually aren’t worth the … Continue reading →

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