Somehow, some way, in today’s day and age when we know every single detail about a movie even before it hits theaters, J.J. Abrams has once again managed to catch us all off guard.
During screenings for Michael Bay’s 13 Hours, rumors began circulating about a sequel (…or prequel…or side-quel) to Abrams’s 2008 found-footage, giant monster extravaganza (which was also made in the utmost secrecy), Cloverfield. I balked at the original news, as there hasn’t been substantial news of a Cloverfield-related anything since at least 2010. But I, along with every other doubter, was put right in my place when Paramount Pictures released the trailer online…
This is legitimately blowing my mind that, not only did this movie get made completely in secret, but it’s slated for release in MARCH. That’s less than two months from now.
You’ve done it again, Mr. Abrams. Bravo! As one of the few who genuinely enjoyed Cloverfield, I can’t wait to see what new mystery will be unraveled by this new movie.
Ever since Minnesota Vikings’ kicker, Blair Walsh, missed a 27-yard, game-winning kick in the final moments of the Vikings’ loss to Seattle at home in the 2016 Wild Card round of the playoffs, thereby embarrassing himself, the team, the organization, and the entire bleeding fanbase, I’ve been making the argument that even I, with zero experience playing football, could have made that kick.
Apparently, I’m not the only one who feels that way, since many videos have popped up online with Average Joes attempting (and in many cases, making) the kick. But this one, of a mechanic in jeans and work boots, has to be my favorite (and most likely to cause me to self-harm):
(Watch for some NSFW language at the very end)
He’s in JEANS and WORK BOOTS, Blair! You should QUIT THE GAME, Blair! And don’t give me any garbage excuses about lace position. It was 27 YARDS! You should have been able to hit that with your eyes closed.
On Saturday Night, Rolling Stone published a feature story, authored by Sean Penn (Yes, thee Sean Penn), who met the drug lord back in October.
Penn stated “He never could have arranged a secret meeting with cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. And it all started with a tweet”. That tweet coming from Mexican actress, Kate Castillo.
Read more about how Hollywood took down El Chapo here
(Photo: Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office via AP)
Well, they got him. Again.
Mexican officials have confirmed the (re)capture of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
At this point, the guy seems to have a penchant for getting caught. He has also demonstrated a nasty penchant for escaping, as we saw during his last incarceration. With funds and influence like he has, I’m betting we’re on our way to seeing another grand prison break in Mexico. Let’s place wagers now on how long it’ll take him to be back on the lam again.
He’ll be back on the streets by Memorial Day. Who wants action?