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Spidey as poor, I’m not buying and a little Q & A

Tuesday Jul 6, 2004

Thematically speaking, Spider Man 2 was highly inferior to its predecessor. Instead of believable anguish arising from superhuman powers and responsibilities, this sequel explored issues of loyalty and financial struggle. Though still accomplished in technical feats, this highly anticipated summer blockbuster failed to move its audiences, failed to move its narrative line along, and failed to up the stakes until deep into act two. I checked my watch at least three times, groaned at several pieces of lame dialogue (ie. “Here I am standing in your doorway. I’ve always been standing in your doorway.”), and failed to understand how the mechanical arms were a) necessary to the scientist’s demonstration and b) why they immediately turned evil. After awhile I was just waiting to hear the Train song, which of course was only played during the credits. Damn you Spiderman!! Will I see Spider Man 3? Absolutely.

And now the long awaited “What’s new Jro?” Q & A

Q: What’s new Jro?
A: Just packing up and working on my poker and music. I’ve been playing a lot of bass and rediscovering the wonders of The Goodbye Project.

Q: Any news on the job front?
A: I’ve had some very promising meetings as of late and I expect to make an official announcement in the upcoming weeks.

Q: How’s the hammy?
A: Bad enough that I went to the doctor today unhappy with its lack of healing since last Wednesday.

Q: Who do you like in this year’s All Star Game?
A: The AL. Though the fans voted for some of the most overrated players in the game the highly unskilled and un-athletic outfield of the NL will be more of a liability than an offensive threat. With the left and right fielders lacking any sort of speed (Bonds and Sosa) and Griffey fearing for his health any time the ball flies near him, I expect a lot of routine pop ups to turn into extra base hits for the AL. Also expect a RBI from Thomas and 2 innings of scoreless baseball from Loiaza.

Q: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop?
A: The world may never know.