Monthly Archives: December 2006

The Good Shepherd

I’ve been pretty negative here at Wild Tangents lately. I trashed the Miami Vice movie. I’m afraid it doesn’t get any better with the puzzle of a movie The Good Shepherd. I know it’s going to be an obvious thing … Continue reading

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I’m Spiderman…..

I just took the Superhero Personality Test My results: You are Spider-Man Spider-Man 80% Robin 68% Superman 60% Green Lantern 60% Catwoman 50% Iron Man 50% The Flash 35% Hulk 35% Batman 30% Wonder Woman 18% Supergirl 18% You are … Continue reading

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I know that Da Vinci code’s around here somewhere…..

I hope it’s not in the same place as those WMDs, then I’m really screwed. Braves cap tip to Engadget for finding the image. Technorati Tags: humor, pop

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Merry Christmas

I know….It’s just an hour and a half in my time zone before Christmas Day is over. So you might think I’m a little late. Well, we had our big family thing. I was without computer access. That’s allowed, right? … Continue reading

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Not now James, we’re busy

By now everyone should know that the Godfather of Soul James Brown passed away. While his influence on music will probably never leave us, he will still be missed. I always feel bad when someone’s passing is overshadowed by some … Continue reading

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Review of the Miami Vice movie

It was like watching paint dry. It was poorly filmed, poorly written and poorly acted. It just sucked. I kept watching it, in case it got better. It just never did. Very disappointing….. Technorati Tags: movies, pop

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The Right Brothers – A Nashville hard rock band

I just found this band. Their MySpace page says they’re from Nashville and they have a great sound. You can find clips of their music on both their MS page and their website. Both sites are linked below. The unusual … Continue reading

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I hate to se Kat go, but it was much better than boxing

Well, I was just starting to really like having Kat around and hate to see here go now. But it did make for great drama…right? I just wish they had spent some time building up the tension over her past. … Continue reading

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He shoulda got nothin’ for Christmas

The Smoking Gun has a story about some mom that called the cops when her boy opened a present early. A South Carolina boy, 12, was arrested Sunday morning after his mother called police to report that he had unwrapped … Continue reading

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What’s so special about today?

Today is the feast of Saint Nicholas, who is the original inspiration for the character we know as Santa Claus. He is probably the only historical figure who acts as such. He is also the saint Suzette and I have … Continue reading

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