Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend (A whole lotta pain)

[LSM_Zach]

No. 10 - The List: Keanu Reeves Top 10 ...

Honorable Mention: River's Edge, Parenthood, Dangerous Liaisons, The Replacements, Hardball and A Walk in the Clouds,

10. Toy Story 4
9. Something's Gotta Give
8. The Devil's Advocate
7. John Wick: Chapter 2
6. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
5. My Own Private Idaho
4. John Wick
3. Speed
2. Point Break
1. The Matrix

I think the only time I've been in this much agreement with you over a list was the Eva Cassidy list...
I'd have to figure out a way to get A Scanner Darkly in there - maybe at 10 or maybe just in the HM portion. But this is obviously just a minor quibble and personal preference if we're talking about squeezing in a pretty niche movie into HMs. He stretched his acting legs in "The Gift" and was really quite good in it but the only thing that makes that movie worth rewatching is Katie Holmes transformation from dorky-but-cute Joey Potter into [PAUSE/SLOW-MOTION/REPEAT] goddess (if you know, you know). Note: If you don't know, Katie Holmes had a Alexandra Daddario moment for the VHS/DVD crowd in this film.

As for the actual rankings... The top-4 are the top-4. His best acting is the work he did in My Own Private Idaho. I had no idea people talked smack about The Devil's Advocate. So yeah, good top-10, Ketch.

 

[Ketchum]

Just finished up.

Pretty good flick. Couple interesting tidbits:
- Produced by Eva Longoria
- Wick walks a pit bull home
- Bad guy son was also a douche in GoT

I wonder if Eva has points on it in that role.

 

[Ketchum]

I think the only time I've been in this much agreement with you over a list was the Eva Cassidy list...
I'd have to figure out a way to get A Scanner Darkly in there - maybe at 10 or maybe just in the HM portion. But this is obviously just a minor quibble and personal preference if we're talking about squeezing in a pretty niche movie into HMs. He stretched his acting legs in "The Gift" and was really quite good in it but the only thing that makes that movie worth rewatching is Katie Holmes transformation from dorky-but-cute Joey Potter into [PAUSE/SLOW-MOTION/REPEAT] goddess (if you know, you know). Note: If you don't know, Katie Holmes had a Alexandra Daddario moment for the VHS/DVD crowd in this film.

As for the actual rankings... The top-4 are the top-4. His best acting is the work he did in My Own Private Idaho. I had no idea people talked smack about The Devil's Advocate. So yeah, good top-10, Ketch.

I think the top 8 are the top 8.

The last two could be any umber of films.

Again, first ballot hall of fame stuff.

 

[Chris_2008]

What edge rusher is most likely in the next portal cycle or are we not taking any portal players this time around

 

[Ketchum]

What edge rusher is most likely in the next portal cycle or are we not taking any portal players this time around

Hard to know. I haven't heard any whispers.

 

[AlpacaCorch]

Ketch, can you elaborate on worrying about the linebacker position? We return one of the best linebackers in recent Texas history in Ford. It feels like Blackwell or Gbenda can give us solid play next to him. Is it a depth thing? Cause yeah, if (God Forbid) Texas was to lose Ford, we'd have issues. I still think if a quality LB come available post spring via the portal, we should take one.

 

[Ketchum]

Ketch, can you elaborate on worrying about the linebacker position? We return one of the best linebackers in recent Texas history in Ford. It feels like Blackwell or Gbenda can give us solid play next to him. Is it a depth thing? Cause yeah, if (God Forbid) Texas was to lose Ford, we'd have issues. I still think if a quality LB come available post spring via the portal, we should take one.

Who do you feel good about outside of Ford?

 

[AlpacaCorch]

Who do you feel good about outside of Ford?

Good? Can't say. I guess I'm trusting Choate to get Gbenda or Blackwell to playing good ball.

 

[Ketchum]

Good? Can't say. I guess I'm trusting Choate to get Gbenda or Blackwell to playing good ball.

I'm not so optimistic about Choate turning water into wine.

 

[eaglehorn]

No. 10 - The List: Keanu Reeves Top 10 ...

A couple of things....

a. John Wick 4 came out this weekend and while I haven't seen it, I've heard pretty incredible reviews.
b. I did a Reeves list four years ago and upon second glance, I did a bad job of making the list. It happens.

Therefore, I'm taking a second shot at it.

Let's get to it.

Honorable Mention: River's Edge, Parenthood, Dangerous Liaisons, The Replacements, Hardball and A Walk in the Clouds,

10. Toy Story 4

9. Something's Gotta Give

All Keanu does in this movie is woo Diane Keaton with such grace that by the end of the movie you're almost ready to scream at her for going back to Jack Nicholson.

8. The Devil's Advocate

I will stand on a table and defend every part of this movie until every detractor shuts the hell up.

7. John Wick: Chapter 2

Some will strongly argue that it should be ranked ahead of the original.

6. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure

5. My Own Private Idaho

One of the best pieces of acting that Reeves has ever delivered. This movie is better today than the day it was released.

4. John Wick

Some people will argue that Chapter 2 is better than the original, but I'm not in the camp. Not only do I prefer the first release, but it has to be acknowledged as the birthplace of one of the most unexpected franchise success stories in cinema over the last couple of decades. We're talking about one of the best action movies of all-time at this point.

3. Speed

This movie is still a straight up banger. Quentin Tarantino called it one of the 20 best films he's seen from 1992 to 2009. Roger Evert gave it 4 out of 4 stars.

2. Point Break

It's a masterpiece that is as good today as it was when it was first released.

1. The Matrix

Look, I probably prefer watching Point Break over every movie on this list, but it's undeniable that The Matrix is one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. As much as I love Johnny Utah, Point Break hasn't had 1/10th the cultural impact over the course of the last three decades.

Great list. I completely forgot about Tod Higgins in Parenthood, what a great role. That kitchen scene with Dianne Wiest is classic, 'but they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father'.

 

[Ketchum]

Great list. I completely forgot about Tod Higgins in Parenthood, what a great role. That kitchen scene with Dianne Wiest is classic, 'but they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father'.

Yeah, that's a smaller role for him, but a really important part in that movie.

 

[TexasEx1970]

Shaka is a damn good coach. And good guy. I doubt I will ever understand what happened to him here.

I don't get it either???? he's obviously a great coach, but he went away from his style completely....I never understood that. I'm sure some will say you get different types of players here, but he was successful coaching his way and totally abandoned it here.

 

[cltig]

Great addition of the Carson/Jimmy Stewart poem. Those were 2 of the GOAT for sure.

 

[Ketchum]

I don't get it either???? he's obviously a great coach, but he went away from his style completely....I never understood that. I'm sure some will say you get different types of players here, but he was successful coaching his way and totally abandoned it here.

Probably one of the things that we never really thought about with Shaka...

He was still learning on the job about how to be a big-time major coach.

He's still learning.

 

[Ketchum]

Great addition of the Carson/Jimmy Stewart poem. Those were 2 of the GOAT for sure.

Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[warmonkey06]

This will be the most important off season for the Mavs, they have to find a true number 2 and defensive wing.

 

[Ketchum]

This will be the most important off season for the Mavs, they have to find a true number 2 and defensive wing.

It ain't happening.

For some reason, big-time dudes have decided Dallas ain't it.

It sucks, but it is what it is.

 

[Utexex1989]

Feel better Ketch.

I am a thumbs up on your Keanu list. Wouldn't change anything.

I originally thought Terry would have to at least get to the Final Four to secure the coaching position, but after watching (on the VDR) the team from the Big 12 tourney and NCAAs, I think he truly deserves it. I agree a 4 year contract would be good to see how he can do in recruiting. (*BTWs, I also think Shaka is a great coach. I was really excited when he came to Texas and was equally disappointed that he just didn't work out here. But, there's no doubt, he's a great coach.)

 

[Ketchum]

Feel better Ketch.

I am a thumbs up on your Keanu list. Wouldn't change anything.

I originally thought Terry would have to at least get to the Final Four to secure the coaching position, but after watching (on the VDR) the team from the Big 12 tourney and NCAAs, I think he truly deserves it. I agree a 4 year contract would be good to see how he can do in recruiting. (*BTWs, I also think Shaka is a great coach. I was really excited when he came to Texas and was equally disappointed that he just didn't work out here. But, there's no doubt, he's a great coach.)

Goof stuff.

I think they key with Terry is not to go too far with regards to years. Three is an insult. Five feels like pver-extending.

 

[eyes_of_texasb21]

Who do you feel good about outside of Ford?

If Hill is what his ranking says he is, he should be impossible to keep off the field compared to what else we have. Hoping he bites as a pup.

 

[Ketchum]

If Hill is what his ranking says he is, he should be impossible to keep off the field compared to what else we have. Hoping he bites as a pup.

I agree. It's also a lot to ask of a pup. Ford is an All-American and he wasn't ready for that level of ask for multiple years.

 

[McGuapo]

Clearly, it did.

I also think there's no sure-thing hire available.

You hire Terry and if in two years, it's not happening, you cut the cord and hope the market for a hire looks better.

Simply put, this. Terry is a great story, but great stories get told to hold my beer when elite coaches come calling. That didn’t happen, so the story continues. This wasn’t strictly about Terry “deserving” the job. Deserves ain’t got nothing to do with it.

 

[walk-on horn]

It ain't happening.

For some reason, big-time dudes have decided Dallas ain't it.

It sucks, but it is what it is.

Unfortunately, as a MFFL, this is entirely accurate. The Mavs used to always say “we are keeping our powder dry” and nothing ever happened.

 

[Ketchum]

Simply put, this. Terry is a great story, but great stories get told to hold my beer when elite coaches come calling. That didn’t happen, so the story continues. This wasn’t strictly about Terry “deserving” the job. Deserves ain’t got nothing to do with it.

Correct.

If there was a Beard or Shaka (from a decade ago) out there.... it's a different story.

 

[ColladorUT]

The thing we will agree on is that Texas was outplaying Miami.

It's a game Texas should have won if it plays solid basketball down the stretch.

That's the axiom of Texas athletics in major sports unfortunately. "Should have". Hoping 2023 football is a different narrative because it darn sure "should be".

 

[Ketchum]

That's the axiom of Texas athletics in major sports unfortunately. "Should have". Hoping 2023 football is a different narrative because it darn sure "should be".

If winning at an elite level were easy, everyone would do it.

 

[McGuapo]

Correct.

If there was a Beard or Shaka (from a decade ago) out there.... it's a different story.

Yup. If there was someone else, yesterday provided a great opportunity to switch the narrative. There wasn’t anyone, nobody that was a home run.

 

[Ketchum]

Yup. If there was someone else, yesterday provided a great opportunity to switch the narrative. There wasn’t anyone, nobody that was a home run.

which makes having Terry a nice fall back option that came out of nowhere.

 

[McGuapo]

which makes having Terry a nice fall back option that came out of nowhere.

Or else this could have been the baseball search all over again. I mentioned this before, but I hope everyone understands that there will be no honeymoon for Terry. Get ready for an election type atmosphere around here the moment Terry doesn’t win a game he should have, or even one he shouldn’t have. Hell, if he can’t put together what people view as a similarly competitive roster of pieces for next year before the season starts, the knives will come out. I’m happy for the guy and like him, but I know what this is going to look like. There will be no learning on the job.

 

[etauch]

If you forced me to pick just one movie as my absolute favorite, I’m pretty sure The Matrix would be it.

 

[grilly]

damn Ketch, that Jimmy Stewart tweet has be all choked up at work. I have a 12-year-old golden named Bo.... Great work and feel better.

 

[Ketchum]

Or else this could have been the baseball search all over again. I mentioned this before, but I hope everyone understands that there will be no honeymoon for Terry. Get ready for an election type atmosphere around here the moment Terry doesn’t win a game he should have, or even one he shouldn’t have. Hell, if he can’t put together what people view as a similarly competitive roster of pieces for next year before the season starts, the knives will come out. I’m happy for the guy and like him, but I know what this is going to look like. There will be no learning on the job.

you ****ing nailed it

 

[Ketchum]

If you forced me to pick just one movie as my absolute favorite, I’m pretty sure The Matrix would be it.

It's an all-timer for a reason or 5.

 

[Ketchum]

damn Ketch, that Jimmy Stewart tweet has be all choked up at work. I have a 12-year-old golden named Bo.... Great work and feel better.

It'll get you in your feels. Johnny wasn't ready for it.

 

[tooker00]

I'm not so optimistic about Choate turning water into wine.

Seem to have some pretty good grapes. Just need some aging.