Entries from June 2007 ↓

There’s obviously a lot going on in my life right now, but nothing that’s so important that I can’t comment on the first image of the return of my favorite fictional character. I obviously have a bias, but I think Harrison Ford looks pretty bad ass there considering he’s eligible for AARP.

Arsenal have confirmed today that Thierry Henry has indeed be sold to Barcelona for $32 million dollars. I have lots of thoughts about this, and perhaps someday I’ll write them down, but for now, the overwhelming feeling is sadness.

Every year I say I’m going, and every year, I end up not going. I really need to just up and go some time, if only for moments like this:

BTW - The new job’s great, but Baltimore really is the shithole everyone says it is.

Brian Ching and Eddie Johnson each scored either side of halftime to give the US a 2-0 victory over T&T on Saturday. The win, coupled with El Salvador’s loss to Guatemala pretty much ensures that the US will advance to the second round.

Next for the US is El Salvador, who’ve already been eliminated from the Gold Cup. Taking place at Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts, tomorrow’s is the first match outside of California for the Americans during the tournament. Coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET on Fox Soccer Channel.

Clint Dempsey’s goal in the 26th minute was enough to give the Americans a 1-0 victory over Guatemala in the opening match for each side of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. It was an ugly, ugly game, with both teams playing very sloppy and somewhat dirty football. The ref was horrible, and missed several legit calls, and ended up sending Oguchi Onyewu off for a second bookable offense on a very questionable call.

In any event, that’s 3 points in the bag, and now the US will turn their attention to the match against T&T tomorrow afternoon. T&T lost their opening match to El Salvador 2-1 last night, so they’ll be desperate for points. The match will be shown live on Fox Soccer Channel at 5PM ET tomorrow afternoon.

After months of speculation, Sean Connery announced yesterday that he would not be returning for next year’s Indiana Jones 4:

“I get asked the question so often, I thought it best to make an announcement. I thought long and hard about it and if anything could have pulled me out of retirement it would have been an Indiana Jones film. I love working with Steven and George, and it goes without saying that it is an honor to have Harrison as my son. But in the end, retirement is just too damned much fun. I, do however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator! This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say, ‘Break a leg, everyone.’ I’ll see you on May 22, 2008, at the theater!”

While it’s disappointing that Connery won’t be making an appearance in the fourth film, there is good news to report. Cate Blanchett has been confirmed as a co-star in the upcoming adventure. No word on whether she’ll be the love interest or not, but there are strong internet rumors indicating that she’ll actually be playing a villain.

Shooting has already started, and there’s going to be an extensive shoot in New Haven, CT later this month. In fact, there are open casting calls for extras at the Omni Hotel in New Haven next Monday & Tuesday. That’d be pretty cool to be in an Indy movie…