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Blog Entry 60 of 60 Paul Hughes: Genius
I'm a slow burn that needs repeated readings. If you're a fan of my work, I'll send you a dollar, because I'm not above bribery to keep you coming back for more. Thank you...

2012 to the Pixies: Paul's sort of review(s)


Tuesday afternoon this monkey went to hell, Tues night he made his way to heaven.
The people I call out in this writing exposition; well there is about a one in a million chance they will read it. So yes...I am saying there is a chance.
Part I: This monkey has gone to hell.
I wish Roland Emmerich would stop making films. I wish he would stop using the same script over and over again.In all of the films Mr. Emmerich has made since Independence Day, had he just inserted the aliens from ID4, all of his movies could legitimately be sequels (see same script usage) and we could just bemoan the fact that the sequels to ID4 aren't as good as the original (well maybe not The Patriot, but the more I think about it, Mel Gibson fighting Aliens instead of the Redcoats in 1776 because the aliens have traveled back in time to wipe out the human race...I like that).But in order for Roland to stop making films, I guess we all have to stop going to see them and I went to see 2012 on Tues afternoon. I am truly part of the problem and not the solution. As it stands right now, 2012 is the worst movie I've seen this year..and I saw Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Pink Panther 2.
As I watched 2012, a few things popped into my head:
Woody Harrelson once said in an interview that he gave up acting for a bit because the scripts he was choosing in the end weren't very good. Good to see things haven't changed Woody.
Danny Glover stars as the president.Once the world starts to collapse he decides to stay behind with the common folk instead of leaving for safety with the rest of his staff. He calls his daughter to say goodbye.I wish someone had the sense of humor to let Danny say he was staying behind because he's "Too old for this sh*t". We can never have too many Lethal Weapon references.
John Cusack is better than this....but then again he made War Inc. and Must Love Dogs, so maybe not.I want John to give me his top five reasons for choosing to do this movie.
There is a subplot involving a cruise ship.How awesome would it have been if they had cast everyone from the Poisedon Adventure to be on the cruise ship? In fact, they could have just used stock footage from the Poisedon Adventure (the original, not the one where Richard Dreyfuss cries about the breakup with his boyfriend). But no, they had to give us a cruise ship where George Segal plays in a Jazz band. I'd rather go watch Steven Seagal on open-mic night at the Ha Ha Hut.
I wish Jeff Goldblum was in the movie.
I wish I had gone and seen Zombieland for the 3 rd time.
Part II: This monkey's gone to heaven.
I've never seen the Pixies live prior to Tues. night.Just one of those bands that when they got back together in 2004, always alluded me; two birds going in opposite directions crossing in the night sky.But when it was announced they would be touring and playing their 1989 album Doolittle in its entirety, not even the cataclysmic events of 2012 would stop me. Our paths would not pass each other in the night sky, they would hit head on. The review can be summed up like this...the wait was completely worth it. One of the best show's I have ever seen (sorry Radiohead at Red Rocks, Muse at the Fox Theater, or the Smokin Grooves Tour in 2002 ...the Pixies killed it).
Despite the awesomeness of the evening and the giddy little girl nature I displayed when walking out of the Fillmore; here are a couple of things that I feel should be brought up.
To the guy standing in front of us with the Red Sox hat, leather jacket and acid wash jeans...yeah you; the one who looked like he just stepped out of Kevin Smiths Clerks.Look dude I know you were excited, we were all excited and this was probably the first concert you've been too since you saw The Cult back in '93 but I'm guessing you were close if not right at 40 years of age ( I also overheard you talking about how Doolittle came out you were in college)...act your age please. Was there really any need for you to always stand on your tip toes?You were like 6'4". And the combo pogoing/air drum/air guitar action....really? Did you not realize that there were people around you? And yes, that was me who gave you a couple of jabs in the back...after you ran into me 3 different times with the pogoing/air drum/air guitar action.
To the people who rocked the overcoat action ala Judd Nelson in Breakfast Club.Put them away please. Overcoats should only go with your business suit, not with your Nirvana or Ministry T-shirts.
Same goes for the bowling shoes...you know who you are.
To Frank Black, Black Francis...whatever: Look, I'm not looking for you to give us your childhood memories on stage.I'm a firm believer of the less talk more rock mantra, but give us a "Thanks Denver" or just a "Hey everybody"...a little something of appreciation. The only people in rock who can act like aloof J.O's are...nobody.
To the 6 or so people who complimented me on my Upright Citizens Brigade T-shirt...I like your style just as you apparently love mine.
Thank you for playing Weird at My School.
Same for Nimrod's Son.
Kudos on the fake-out when you brought up the house lights prior to coming out on stage for your second encore.
Thank God I live nearby so I didn't have to try and find parking.
That is all...
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I've never worn bowling shoes, Paulie........
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