tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post9112357999047592417..comments2024-03-28T18:21:09.285-05:00Comments on Rough Edges: Forgotten Movies: Mystery, Alaska (1999)James Reasonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-41841497713499467362017-03-01T17:01:00.014-06:002017-03-01T17:01:00.014-06:00When I saw Mystery, Alaska, I couldn't help bu...When I saw <i>Mystery, Alaska</i>, I couldn't help but notice the many similarities to <i>Picket Fences</i>.<br />Start with the move westward from Rome, Wisconsin.<br />Then, note the characters who have mostly been de-aged 10-15 years:<br /><br />Russell Crowe = Tom Skerritt<br /><br />Mary McCormack = Kathy Baker<br /><br />Burt Reynolds = Ray Walston<br /><br />Maury Chaykin = Fyvush Finkel<br /><br />Maybe some others I can't call to mind just now; the only mayor in MA was Colm Meaney, as opposed to the parade of mayors on PF, but I think you get the idea.<br /><br />Truth to tell, I liked <i>Mystery</i> when I saw it.<br />I did find the total ignorance of "critics" of the TV connections amusing, to say the least.<br />Really, none of them seemed to know about the TV show.<br /><br />I did steal one of Mike Myers's lines for my own use:<br /><b>"Hey, this isn't rocket surgery!"</b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527404061764217504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-57075217637657071862017-03-01T12:52:46.142-06:002017-03-01T12:52:46.142-06:00That's pretty cool. I go to see the Winnipeg J...That's pretty cool. I go to see the Winnipeg Jets once in a while; going this Saturday when they will be facing Colorado. I'm only 2 1/2 hours away, but it's fairly expensive for two to go, plus an overnight stay in a hotel. Still worth it. If you have easy access to minor league hockey games, eat 'em up! Some of the most fun you can have for relatively little money, and the minors are hard hitting players!thedarkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690692552669084936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-71252361102578475132017-03-01T00:14:53.719-06:002017-03-01T00:14:53.719-06:00Slap Shot is my favorite of the hockey movies I...Slap Shot is my favorite of the hockey movies I've seen. Normally I just call it hockey, too, but for some reason I felt like I should be more specific when I was writing this blog post. As for continuing to enjoy it, tonight my daughter (the person who turned me into a fan a couple of years ago) and I went to Dallas and watched the Stars beat the Penguins 3-2 in a very exciting game. This was my third NHL game. I've also been to a couple of minor league games and watched quite a few on TV. I think you probably have to grow up with the sport to fully appreciate it, but I know enough of what's going on now that I really enjoy the games. Growing up in Texas I hardly ever saw hockey on TV and never played it. It's actually the only sport I follow consistently now.James Reasonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-25171409191847439732017-02-28T18:39:41.345-06:002017-02-28T18:39:41.345-06:00Slap Shot is my favorite, but this film was pretty...Slap Shot is my favorite, but this film was pretty damn good as well. Most of us Canadians just call it "hockey ", but it I guess it avoids confusion with field hockey for some folks. It is my favorite sport, and there have been a few flicks over the years that have used hockey as a great backdrop or setting. Hope you continue to enjoy the great Canadian passion!thedarkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690692552669084936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-47023552852716006792017-02-28T06:03:26.664-06:002017-02-28T06:03:26.664-06:00My wife, generally no hockey fan, likes this one a...My wife, generally no hockey fan, likes this one a lot and will turn it on whenever she sees it playing. The cast was good and the movie was fun to watch.Jeff Meyersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093411926030586355noreply@blogger.com