Here’s the beautiful Emily Blunt in Toronto for the red carpet premiere of “Looper.” We have to say that she looks pretty amazing in that tight red dress.
Check out the trailer below and a preview of the film from Jason’s September movie preview.
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In today’s world of fast-paced careers, family life, and readily available technology, male bonding has become more important than ever for those bachelors, husbands, and dads who simply need to get away from it all and enjoy an activity seeping with testosterone.
This typically means going to see the latest action-packed flick and gorging on a bucket of popcorn, but most men prefer to lead up to the movie with a pre-show activity that allows them to simply hang with the guys. Whether it’s just you and a best mate or a group event, these activities will ensure a good time for all involved.
Drinking
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Maybe this one is a no-brainer, but male bonding has almost always occurred over a few pints of beer. Rather than settle for any old bar, however, switch it up by trying a variety of venues to get out of the typical drinking rut. Some options include:
• Sports bars
• Local microbreweries
• Unique taverns
• Strip clubs
• Pool halls
• Restaurant bars
• A friend’s “man cave”
Fixing Stuff
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What man doesn’t like to work with tools? If any of your buddies have projects that need tackling, such as a renovation job or even something as simple as auto detailing, offer to help as part of the pre-show activities. Especially when a project calls for demolition, even if it’s just knocking down a wall, it’s a great way to let off steam and get that masculinity pumping. You can even rotate projects so every member of the group has help when they need it, from painting rooms to building decks, and everything in between.
Don’t have a project off hand? Think of something your group can do together, such as an automobile restoration or building furniture. This type of long-term project can keep you busy for months, and is a great excuse to schedule more get-togethers.
Gambling
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Frequenting casinos is an exciting pastime that most men love, and it’s a convenient activity to do before going to the movies. Don’t have a casino nearby? Try one of the many online casinos such as the famous Casino tropez. The jackpots are just as tempting as those offered at physical casinos, and everyone can bring their own laptops to a predetermined location so the group can play the slots together.
Many online casinos even have special offers that allow you to save money over traditional casinos, meaning you can potentially win big with less money. Get more with Europa Casino bonus code offers and enjoy online roulette, craps, blackjack, and video poker from the comfort of your man cave.
Old School Fun
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There are many traditional male bonding activities that have fallen by the wayside in recent years. One of these is an old-fashioned visit to the barbershop. Many old school barbers still offer the classic, straight razor shave, which allows your group to kick back and swap stories while getting polished for your night at the cinema. It’s practically a trip to the spa for men.
Other activities that fall under the old school category include:
• Working out at the gym
• Going fishing
• Playing video games
• Shooting hoops
• Bowling
• Putt-putt or golf
• Watching the game
• Playing poker
No matter which activity you choose, be sure to switch it up with every outing and give one member of the group the reins as far as activity planning goes, so everyone gets a chance to experience their favorite pre-show activities.
References:
http://www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/top-10-male-bonding-activities_10.html
http://friendship.about.com/od/Friendship_Activities/ss/Ways-For-You-Your-Guy-Friend-To-Bond.htm
The NFL is finally back after college football kicked off last week and the Cowboys surprised a lot of people on Wednesday night, so it’s time to get geared up for Sunday’s full lineup of games.
We have a new NFL lines page where you can find lines from a variety of sportsbooks. We’ll also be getting free picks through the year from our friend Vegas Vic, and you can subscribe to Doc’s Sports Service for weekly picks.
The theme for week one is hype. If you’re going to have any success, you need to dig way deeper than the hype you hear over and over again from ESPN and most national pundits. If you only listen to them, you’re probably convinced that Russell Wilson is the second coming of Steve Young and that the Browns can’t win a game. Wilson may end up being good, but none of us have any idea based on a couple of preseason performances. Those stats matter very little, and frankly they don’t make him any taller or more accurate. Meanwhile, everyone is down on the Browns. The team is very young, so naturally they might struggle. But what if Trent Richardson really is healthy? What if Brandon Weeden’s arm looks as good as it did in the preseason? Despite all the hype, I still think Weeden will be a much better pro quarterback than Wilson.
The key to picking games is understanding uncertainty. Just about every pundit assumed Dallas couldn’t beat the Giants. Adam Schein said the Cowboys had “no chance” to win that game. That’s an absurd statement in today’s era of unpredictability in the NFL. You have to dig much deeper.
Cleveland is a 9.5 point underdog at home against Philadelphia. If you base your bets on ESPN power rankings, you’ll probably jump on Philly. But we really have no idea how good the Browns might be with those new players, so I would avoid that game.
Because week one is so hard to predict, I like teaser bets that go counter to the hype. So you can tease down the 7 points New Orleans in giving at home to Washington down to 1 point – essentially making this a pickem game. I Like RGIII, but he’s going on the road to face Drew Brees in his first game, and the Saints have a chip on their shoulder.
I would pair this up with Arizona getting 3 points at home against Seattle. The spread here has shifted from Arizona giving 3 points to getting 3 points, all due to the Russell Wilson hype and the drama surrounding the Arizona quarterback situation. You can tease this up so that Arizona is getting 9 points at home against a rookie quarterback drafted in the third round!
There are never any guarantees of course, and all of this is just for fun. I recommend getting input from professional handicappers as they have so much more information on these games. But the preseason hype offers up some opportunities, and you can usually do better going against the herd.
Check out this amazing slideshow of DJ Stephanie Loayza who will be performing at the Latinas Mas Bellas Party at Club Vertigo on Friday night. Stephanie was born in Peru, and has been voted the Sexiest Latin DJ in the world, and she will be accompanied by violin virtuosa, Esther Anaya of Colombia. A classical trained concert violinist, Esther has taken her electric violin to the club scene with DJ Stephanie.
The 2012 football season is finally here. College football kicked off last weekend, with Alabama humiliating Michigan in one of the most high-profile games of week one. Now the NFL gets into the act tonight with the Dallas Cowboys traveling to New York to face the Super Bowl Champion Giants.
Our NFL lines page is now more robust, as it’s powered by SBRodds and features lines from a number of sportsbooks.
We’ll be posting free picks throughout the year from some top handicappers. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that you probably won’t do very well just following the herd. For example, last year everyone was convinced that the Cincinnati Bengals would have trouble winning one game with their rookie quarterback. They made the playoffs. This year you’re hearing some of the same stuff about the Cleveland Browns. But if Trent Richardson turns out to be healthy and Brandon Weeden pans out, this team could surprise some people. Meanwhile, the Bengals have lost two starters on the offensive line and Andy Dalton might be facing a sophomore slump. The NFL can be very unpredictable, so be careful about listening to the loudest voices.
Another hyped player this year is Russell Wilson. Yes, he’s looked good in preseason, but let’s wait to see him play one in one real game before electing him to the Hall of Fame and handing the division to the Seahawks.
You don’t have to bet of course to enjoy picking against the spread, as the are plenty of free football pools out there. Still, there are few things like spending a fall weekend in Las Vegas where you can spend the entire day at the sportsbook. Enjoy!
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