My 'Uggly' Errors

C'mon. The pun practically writes itself. Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla had a rough tenth inning during Tuesday's All-Star. Not only did he ground into an inning-ending double with the winning run at third, he proceeded to commit two fielding errors during the bottom half of the inning. 

I know it's a little late, but it just dawned on me how much it reminded me of Chuck Knoblauch back in his error-prone Yankee days at the same location. (AP)

My Initial Emmy Nominations Reaction

I don't know why they keep doing this. Even with the constant rule changes to prevent something like this, it always seem to happen with these Emmy folks. Why do shows like 'Boston Legal' keep getting noticed while shows like 'The Wire', 'Brothers and Sisters', 'Friday Night Lights' and even 'Desperate Housewives', which had a great rebound year, get snubbed? I mean, 'Boston Legal', with the picture above is nominated for best DRAMA series! Anyway, here are a few other things I have an opinion about from this morning's announcement....

LOVED:

- Amy Poehler's groundbreaking nomination in the supporting actress category.

- 'Flight of the Conchords's writing nomination.

- Despite doubts, 'Mad Men' came up big.

- 'Grey's Anatomy' is not nominated for best drama.

- Ashley Jensen's nomination for her better role in 'Extras' oppose to 'Ugly Betty'.

HATED:

- Movie stars winning the popularity contest. Glenn Close, Sally Field, Kevin Spacey, Ralph Fiennes, Holly Hunter, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Dianne Wiest, Eileen Atkins, Angelica Huston, Bob Balaban and Robin Williams.... yes, I'm looking at you.

- The supporting actress nominees in the drama category all bother me. Even Rachel Griffiths. 

- 'Friday Night Light' mustered only one nomination, for outstanding casting.

- Ryan Seacrest's first nomination. This is going to go straight to his head.

- James Spader is going to win again, isn't he? 

Click here to catch all the nominees and see what all the middle aged white men nominated besides 'Two and a Half Men'. 

My Jon McLaughlin Experience

Many months ago, I've declared my appreciation for one Jon McLaughlin. So this past Monday, my friends Justin, Larissa and I went to the Bowery Ballroom to his latest concert. Despite playing some of his "bigger" hits from his debut album, Jon played many samples of his sophomore disc, titled "OK Now". To my surprise, most of the newer songs were inspired by 80s pop. 

On our way out of the small venue, I passed Jon and got the chance to meet the guy. The encounter was brief, but he does seem to be a genuinely nice guy and let me take a picture with him. The other thing I got from meeting him? He's like 5'6. Short fella. 

My Four-Month Absence

For the few of you who've actually logged in occasionally prior to my extended, unannounced absence, I do apologize. I really should've said something.... 

If you were wondering what I've been upto in the past few months, I got caught up on one of the best sets ever shooting an independent film pending a 2009 release. Besides that, just little things here and there which I'm sure to blog about. I've really missed the constant typing my thoughts here. I know, excuses... excuses... I'm gonna try harder, I promise. 

My RIP

RIP: Charlton Heston (NYT)

My DirecTV Pride

Okay, now having DirecTV finally pays off. NBC just announced their lineup for the next season and it doesn't include 'Friday Night Lights' until January. The reason? DirecTV will broadcast all of the 13-episode season in the fall prior to the January premiere. So, which FNL diehards are going to switch satellite providers now? (TVGuide)

Sidenote: Also, An 'Office' spinoff? That just sounds lazy.

My Early Baseball Surprise

I know it's early, but as of right now. The Kansas City Royals is the only team left in Major League Baseball to be undefeated after sweeping Detroit. Strange to hear that, no? 

My New Kids On The Block

The inevitable reunion is coming soon for the original boy band this summer. Just check out the new promo picture of the current NKOTB. What a far cry from the late 80s heydays. (E!)