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If you're waiting for film critic Marshall Fine's review of Ramin Bahrani's "At Any Price," you're going to be waiting for a long time because it's not coming. Fine saw the movie at the Toronto Film Festival last fall and walked out -- when it violated what he calls "The 20-Minute Rule:"
"It basically says that a movie that hasn't hooked me in the first 20 minutes probably isn't going to. I tend to apply it most forcefully when I'm watching films at festivals or when I'm sorting through DVD (or online) screeners at home. If nothing's happening after 20 minutes, sorry, I'm out."
"At this particular point in our cinematic history," Fine adds, "there isn't sufficient time to watch all the movies that come my way," so they've got 20 minutes to grab him before he pulls the ripcord. In the case of "At Any Price," which current has a B- average from 33 critics in our Criticwire Network, Fine says he sampled (despite not drinking the Kool-Aid over Bahrani's previous work, "Goodbye Solo") and didn't care for it. "After 20 minutes of the kind of obvious melodrama that Bahrani seemed to be dishing up," he writes, "I'd had enough and walked out. You'll undoubtedly read rapturous reviews of this film when it opens Friday; large grains of salt are encouraged."
Back when I was in college, I had to take a class on cultural appreciation. I don't remember the exact title of the course, but it was a small seminar of about fifteen people and each week we attended a different kind of performance and wrote about it. One week we went to the opera, the next the symphony, the next a musical, the last a film. The class was an absolute gimme. There was absolutely no way to fail -- except one, by violating the professor's one rule. "To review something, you first have to watch something," he told us. "You can't leave, you can't quit. If you walk out, you can't write about it."
Granted, Fine does say in his post that you "can't really review a movie you haven't seen all the way through" -- although the paragraph describing and dismissing "At Any Price" amounts to about 125 words, which is the length of a capsule review in many print publications these days (I suppose that's where his use of the word "really" between "can't" and "review" comes in). So you should probably take his mini-non-review with large grains of salt as well.
But let's consider the larger issue: The 20-Minute Rule as it relates to film viewership, not just film criticism. Is 20 minutes enough time to consider a movie fully? When this topic came up, Roger Ebert often cited "Brotman's Law," named after Chicago movie exhibitor Oscar Brotman, which declared that "If nothing has happened by the end of the first reel, nothing is going to happen." A reel of film is 1,000 feet, about ten minutes when projected, but most movies are projected two reels at a time, which means "the first reel" is about 20 minutes -- hence, another variation on The 20-Minute Rule.
As a critic or as a paying customer, I have never in my life walked out of a movie in a theater. If I'm there for work, it's my job to endure the whole thing no matter how bad it gets. And if I paid my money, I want my money's worth -- even if my money's worth is of time-wasting horror. That said, I'd be lying if I pretended that Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services haven't made me much quicker to bail on a bad movie at home.
Back when you used to have to go to the video store to rent stuff, if you picked out a stinker, you were kind of stuck with it. If you turned it off, you'd wasted your money for nothing (and, as we've established, I'm getting my money's worth come hell or high Uwe Boll movie). But on Netflix I don't even abide by The 20-Minute Rule; I've turned things off after five minutes if there's nothing to catch my attention. With literally thousands of titles at your fingertips at all time, why subject yourself to something terrible?
Where I get a little uncomfortable is the idea of making the 20-Minute Rule a hard-and-fast rule -- as if you're sitting there watching a movie with a mental stopwatch, thinking to you yourself "Nope, not digging this, how much time? Eight minutes, okay, I'll try a few more scenes. Eh, that line was kinda funny, how good was it? Good enough to keep going? How much time now? Eleven minutes. All right, almost there." I can't imagine too many things more distracting than putting an arbitrary time limit on every single movie you watch and then monitoring it carefully. Focusing on a movie's runtime means you're not focusing on the movie. At that point it becomes The 20-Minute Self-Fulfilling Prophecy.
Note that Brotman's Law only states that if nothing happens after the first reel, nothing is going to happen. It doesn't stipulate whether the viewer should give up or leave, or set an alarm to let them know when those 20 minutes have elapsed. Some movies do take longer to get started and pay off than others; I imagine if we instituted a rigid 20-Minute Rule in every movie theater in the world, nobody would have seen all of "Meek's Cutoff" or "Le Quattro Volte," to name two recent examples. And those were both superb films, worth seeing at any price -- of money or time.
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Filming AV Seminarer | May 10, 2013 1:42 AM
More and more people are realizing the benefits of getting filmed and published their seminars online. I tend to apply it most forcefully when Iâm watching films at festivals or when Iâm sorting through online screeners at home.
24FPS | May 1, 2013 1:17 PM
What on earth is happening here? This "20-minute rule" would have decimated Midnight Cowboy, Field of Dreams, Alphaville, Solaris and possibly 2001: A Space Odyssey. How about a "45-minute rule" if you must have one at all?
Scott Beggs | May 1, 2013 12:07 PM
As a fan, this feels like far, far too much thought has gone into leaving a bad movie.
As a critic, I hate the idea that colleagues are possibly walking out on movies and still reviewing them. Offering up your qualitative thoughts when you can't answer, "Did you like that thing that happened in Act 2?" is irritating. I know it happens, too, and it's always disappointing. Probably on par with watching a colleague sleep through an entire screening and see their review posted up the following day...
Dean Treadway | April 30, 2013 11:48 AM
As a former film festival programmer, I charged myself yearly with watching over 1500 film entries. My rule there, in order to get through them all, was not really based on time, but on quality. My number one flag for dismissing a film was the quality of its acting; nothing--absolutely nothing--can save a film from that negative. The second flag was the editing; I could tell within thirty seconds if the film was going to be any good by how long the filmmakers held on a shot. If the shots seemed padded out (as many first time filmmakers tend to do), then I was already almost out the door, because I could feel my brain turning to molasses. As a film reviewer (who's rarely been paid), if I walk out of a movie, I simply do not review it. But I have absolutely no compunction about walking out on or turning off a movie if it is seeming like junk to me. I don't like watching bad stuff, and I will not do it, and no amount of money you could ever pay me could ever make me do it, much less WRITE about said junk. And this is why I'm glad I'm not getting paid.
Bill Thompson | April 30, 2013 11:24 AM
I've never walked out of a movie, and I don't ever intend to walk out of a movie. I'll be frank, I find the 20 minute rule, or any such rule that arbitrarily stunts art based on a time limit, asinine. A film is meant to be taken as a whole, and walking out of a film does a disservice to all the artists who put in a lot of work to make the film you are watching happen. If we want the theater audience to respect the films they are seeing (ie; cell phone usage, talking, etc.) then the professional film watchers should show the utmost respect by actually watching the entirety of the movie.
I think the professional aspect is what bothers me most. I don't agree with someone walking out of a movie when all they are doing is watching a movie for pleasure. But, when you are a paid critic, or even someone who wants their voice to be held at a critical level, then there's no reason to walk out of something you have made your job/career/artistic calling in life.
Scott Mendelson | April 29, 2013 2:10 PM
With one unfortunate exception, I have never walked out of a movie and I have rarely stopped watching a film if I start it. It just seems like even more of a waste of time to only half-watch a movie even if it's terrible. By not seeing it through, you have nothing of worth to discuss or share about the movie because you didn't see the whole thing. The one exception was two years ago, when I cajoled my daughter to see an afternoon 2D matinee of Gnomeo and Juliet. She was on day-two of a 'sick day' (her school has a 48 hour rule, she was fine by the middle of day one) and I thought seeing a cartoon would be an easy time killer. A harsher critic than even I, she was so disinterested and bored than she demanded to leave about 50 minutes in. Somewhat embarrassed, I obliged. The only time I almost walked out of a movie was the same period, during Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. I was oh so bored but wanted to see it through on principle, so I did the unthinkable... I moved to the very back of the theater (so as to not disrupt the few people also in attendance) and pulled out my phone and started putzing around on it while I half-paid attention to the film. I couldn't walk out, but I couldn't make it without the token distraction of free cell and Twitter. My secret shame...
Katy Kern | April 29, 2013 1:46 PM
I can't say I've never walked out of film because last Friday I did. However, I walked out of it because one of the patrons was hacking up a lung for nearly the entire movie and I couldn't concentrate. The film was MUD. I will go back and see it as I was interested.
As far as reviewing films, not finish watching the films and reviews, my rule is if I don't really like it, I don't usually end up writing a review. But I do sit through them all (except like Matt - I turned off a Netflix viewing from time to time.). Also, I have written reviews about films I didn't like but it is not my general rule to do so. But walking out of film after 20 minutes seems a bit snobbish to me.
I screened KILLING THEM SOFTLY and thought is was a sort of blah film until the last two minutes and then it all made sense. And I ended up enjoying it. It wasn't a fantastic film, but I understood it better, and enjoyed it more, because of the ending.
Would an art critic look at a piece of art for one minute and say, "I don't like it!" and walk away? Or should that critic look at the piece, really look at on the whole, focus on the small details, step back to see the whole picture and then come to a conclusion? They can still not like it but not giving the artist (filmmakers) a chance, especially if it is their job, is a cop-out, in my opinion.
Miles Maker | April 29, 2013 1:41 PM
I don't check my watch first, but if I find my mind's wandering anyway or I'm discontent or aggravated enough to have thoughts of abandoning the film, I'll see how far along I am and consider giving it a bit more time before writing a 'bad' movie off. This may bring me to 20 minutes or beyond 30 minutes in some cases, but by that time I'm convinced whether or not my vested interest has already been wasted and I'm quite certain I'll spare myself even more regret.
When you've scene enough movies from enough storytellers on enough screens, you're qualified to know when enough is enough. This applies to audiences in general--not just critics.
Tony Dayoub | April 29, 2013 1:30 PM
I'm glad I never applied such a rule to Friedkin's TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. because that movie is all about the final act. It's one of my all-time favorites now.
Brandon | April 29, 2013 1:28 PM
"Number of times I checked my watch: 5"
David | April 29, 2013 1:18 PM
Considering for most short films, the "rule" amounts to about 30 seconds to a minute, I'd say 20 minutes is generous -- it's largely the first act of a script. If there's no setup, momentum or conflicts laid out, most folks are gone (unless you're a rabid Malick fan).


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It was clear from the start that this year's "I Create Music" EXPO, held on April 22-24, was going to be different. Kicking off with ASCAP's General Annual Membership meeting, in which ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams, ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento and ASCAP Senior VP of Domestic Membership Randy Grimmett, reported on ASCAP's progress in the past year, the energy level of those gathered in the packed Renaissance Hollywood Hotel's Grand Ballroom was palpable.
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Treatment for dysthymia is similar to that for major depression. Some patients will do well with psychotherapy alone, while others may require medication. St. John's Wort, which has been reported to be helpful with cases of mild to moderate depression, may also be an option.
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A person with dysthymia may be able to function in their day-to-day life, but never feels quite right. They may report feeling like they've been depressed all their lives or say they feel like they are just barely managing to keep their head above water.
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Last night, the remains of the seven Marines killed in Monday night's mortar explosion at the Hawthorne Army Depot were flown to Dover Air Force Base, in Delaware.
We are learning more about the people these Marines were. All seven served in Afghanistan and some did more than one tour. Their loved ones are still grasping the fact that they survived a war only to die in an accidental explosion on U.S. soil.
"I worried about him a little when he was overseas, but I never thought I'd have to worry about him at home," Melissa Vanderwork said.
21-year-old Mason Vanderwork, was from Hickory, North Carolina.
His mother, Melissa, says she is still in shock over her son's death, but says he was a fine Marine that served his country well.
"He was my life, my world, my best friend, my hero," Melissa Vanderwork said.
Josh Taylor was an Ohio native that joined the Marine Corps after graduating from high school, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
The 21-year-old was preparing for another tour in Afghanistan and was engaged to be married.
His wedding was planned for May.
"There's so many of them (cries), sorry," Jerome Muchnick said.
Muchnick is mourning the loss of his grandson, 23-year-old Roger Muchnick, Jr.
He was a proud Marine and the oldest of four children.
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He grew up in Clearfield, Pennsylvania and planned on going home for Easter.
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"Smile on his face then put a smile on your face," William Wild, Taylor's father, said. "Had the quick word to make you laugh, made your day. He walked into a room and then the room immediately lit up."
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Lugo Caffé
- Address:
1 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10019Neighborhood:
Midtown West
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Lugo Caffé
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.lugocaffe.com/
- Phone: 2127602700
- Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: Breakfast; 8:00AM-11:30am AM
Lunch\Dinner 11:30AM - 10:00PM
Sat: CLOSED (until after Labor Day)
Sun: CLOSED
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Anthony Russo
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Lugo Caffé caters functions for large groups or intimate gatherings. Our chefs have created an exclusive menu of Italian cuisine to meet your tastes. Our Events Coordinators will happily work with you to make your event lively and special.
- Private Party Facilities: We have a private dining room that seats 35, 2 outside patios that seat 48 each, a 50-foot bar and our main dining room can be used for buy out parties. Our whole restaurant accommodates groups of up to 150 for sit-down meals and approximately 300 for a full buy-out with cocktails and hors d' oeuvres.
- Private Party Contact: Natalie Tucci 2127602700
- Entertainment: Located in the sports and cultural hub of NYC - next to Madison Square Garden and Penn Station - Lugo Caffe is the perfect place to catch a game after work. Enjoy all of your favorite sports on any of 4 large plasma screens.
- Special Events: Lugo Caffé's friendly and professional staff can accommodate any event for any occasion. Contact us or stop by to see our facility. Please visit our website at www.lugocaffe.com to view our menus or email us at email@example.com
Getting there
- Cross Street: 33rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues
- Public Transit: Subways: 1,2,3 / A,C,E takes you straight to
34th St. / Penn Station
Subways: Q,R,W,B,D,N,F,V will take you to 34th
& Broadway
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: Lugo Caffé is near several garages and open-air parking lots. The most convenient is right inside 1 Penn Plaza, next to Lugo Caffé, with vehicle entrances on both 33rd and 34th Streets.
A word from Lugo Caffé
Lugo Caffé captures the convivial charm of the Italian café culture. Since the 1950's of Fellini's Rome, the world over has been captured by the dream of 'la dolce vita'. As the cornerstone of Lugo Tailored Lifestyle, Lugo Caffé brings that very dream to life. Lugo Caffé is the perfect place for socializing and sharing authentic Italian food and drink. Such specialties as homemade pastas, grilled pizzas, salumi & formaggi with an extensive wine list will make us your choice for dining in Midtown West.Continued
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114 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4Service4.1
- Ambiance3.6Noise LevelEnergetic
great for lunch (46)neighborhood gem (41)good for groups (40)vibrant bar scene (35)great for outdoor dining (26)fit for foodies (23)hot spot (13)special occasion (13)great for brunch (10)notable wine list (10)kid-friendly (7)romantic (7)late-night find (4)scenic view (4)Show More
- Love Lugojetblu2001VIPDined on 8/27/2014This place is fantastic! I was very surprised. Great Job guys! I will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Impressed!VickiVIPDined on 8/20/2014I don't often have high hope for restaurants near tourist attractions of transporation hubs. They usually are overpriced and lack quality. Lugo Caffe surprised me! The food was delicious! I had scallops and shrimp with a risotto crisp and it was very good. My fellow diner has teh chicken piccatta taht he said we delicious, and it looked nicely prepared, too. Despite its' location, right outside of Penn Station, I thought this was a winner! I will be back!Special Features:
- BloomierVIPDined on 8/19/2014It's right by my office and the service is quick. Tables r too close together and it can be noisy so it's not ideal for a business lunch sometimes. My table of 2was too small for all the dishes- app and pizza.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a Hit!jetblu2001VIPDined on 8/15/2014Always a hit here had lunch with a friend. Jessie our service was great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Choice Near Penn StationOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/11/2014Was looking for a place near Penn Station to meet a friend for dinner, and this was perfect. Although the noise level inside was high, it was a good evening to sit outside; nice variety on the menu and food and service were both good. It is right across the street from Penn Station, so it was easy to catch the train. A good choice for the area; definitely would go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find!OhsogoodDined on 8/7/2014Food and service are awesome and right across the street from the Garden.Special Features:
- UnimpressedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/7/2014Very noisy, service good/fast, small portions vs cost, (2) meatballs great but $15, sea bass tasty fishy, scallops/shrimp tasty but very small size....$8 Stella's Drafts... Best thing about it was short distance to MSG...don't think we'd go back...
- poor A/C.. uncomfortable too hot!!!tequilaDined on 8/4/2014Food was very good especially the snapper. Good service. Great lunch pizzaSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great eateryjustbizDined on 8/4/2014The food was excellent. Meatballs were to die for! Individual pizza were huge and tasty. The two negatives were that the beer which our party was interested in trying was out! Additionally, the air conditioning was poor and made what would have been a great business lunch slightly less enjoyable.Special Features:
- Attending Event at MSGFoodThoughtsDined on 8/1/2014Food is always good but was shocked that they ran out of veal and Pellegrino. Waiter tried hard to make it right and comped most of the meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great first visit!RichEDined on 7/30/2014Took my two older children here for dinner. The calamari was delicious. My daughter ordered the tricolore salad because she was avoiding the other salad which was all arugula. Her salad ended up being all arugula anyway! But she actually enjoyed it and said that the dressing kept it from being too bitter. Ate the whole thing. The gnocci was tender and pillowy. The meatballs are enormous and they are without a doubt the best any of us had ever had!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for business lunchFoodieDined on 7/30/2014Central location near Penn Station. Great place to meet for lunch. Nice atmosphere, though can get loud inside. Good menu options.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Convenient and consistently goodMinimumVIPDined on 7/29/2014As there are few restaurants in the midtown area near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, this is a welcome find. Consistently good Italian lunch and dinner menus in a nice, albeit energetic atmosphere.Special Features:
- Great locationPattikateDined on 7/29/2014Great for quick drink and appetizer and so close to Penn Station! Perfect meeting place for commuters...and it is delicious with great wine list and delicious tidbitsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lugo is my go to!meredithPDined on 7/23/2014I go to Lugo all the time. It has great food and the atmosphere is great for chatting and catching up with friends!Special Features:
- evie1234Dined on 7/23/2014Nice to go somewhere where you know that both the total dining experience is enjoyable and the wait staff and hosts/hostess appear to care about your visit. I love to visit Lugo's whenever I am in the City. And unlike other mid town restaurants, it is affordable.Special Features:
- Great place near Penn StationaksounaVIPDined on 7/18/2014Grabbed a light bite before jumping on the train. Good wine selection-server was very helpful in choosing one. Delicious watermelon salad. Felt the pastas were on the pricier side. If you dine inside, it can get noisy.Special Features:
- Don't forget the meatballs!FoodforthoughtVIPDined on 7/17/2014My wife and I stopped into Lugo Caffe ...our usual go to place before an event at Madison square garden...just across the street the other night. We make it a point to always try something new each time..this time it was the eggplant parmigiana appetizer paired with the must have meatballs! The eggplant rating right up there with the best we ever had! Done to perfection in its own little baking bowl! The filet mignon special and salmon entre..also done to perfection. The dessert...the apple cobbler...also not to be missed! Bravo Lugo Caffe!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Over priced drinks and noisyWontbebackVIPDined on 7/17/2014Having dinner with friends before a show at MSG. We asked if 3 pizzas (which were delicious) would be enough for 4 and were told yes. Actually, it was enough for 6. Wait staff need to properly advise diners when asked about portions, ingredients, etc. Finally, $18 for a Bacardi and coke is ridiculous. The rum was the standard white, not some special aged type. Noise level was so high we were screaming at each other. Will not be back.Special Features:
- DabToscanovaDined on 7/15/2014Service is always good. Great place to meet for business lunches. Food average.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 7/10/2014Very very noisy. Sit in back room so you can hear your dinner guests.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- location goodrcinnycVIPDined on 7/9/2014recommended if you need to have a meal near MSG or Penn Station.Special Features:
- Lovely lugoSportsandfoodnutDined on 7/8/2014Had reservation for 6 30 but didn't get sat until 6 45. It was very got but when we sat down in the dining area it was better. Food was good and for sitting us late and it was my girlfriend's birthday we received an appetizer and glass of champagne for free. Very nice touch and that made the overall experience go from good to great!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GREAT FOOD - LOUDCherylDined on 7/8/2014The restaurant is very convenient to MSQ and the food is great. The only problem is that it is very loud and hard to have a conversation.
- Good but overpricedNickDined on 7/7/2014The waiter pushed me to order a side of meatballs for my entre and the side cost as much as the main dish which doubled my costSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Suprisingly good!JC4EverDined on 7/7/2014We were a little hesitant with this restaurant, being so close to MSG, that it might be a tourist trap. Well, we were pleasantly suprised!!! The place was crowded before a MSG show, and it is a loud place, but the good food prevailed. Starting with a nice antipasto for two, then a tomato/watermelon salad...all was fresh and apporpriately sized. We then tried two pastas, rigatoni bolognese that was tasty, served with mini rigatoni, and orrichetti broccoli rabe and sausage. Both portions were not too small and not too big, pasta was aldente and the flavors were good. Overall, we would go back to this suprisingly good italian cafe.
- NoisyredwriterDined on 7/2/2014Chose this restaurant because of it's proximity to Madison Square Garden, for that, it doesn't get any better. The food and service were good, however, like in most NYC restaurants, the noise level was annoying and made conversation very hard. Was happy to be done and get on with the evening.Special Features:
- Great location, mediocre foodKirklandCoupleVIPDined on 7/2/2014Chose the venue because of the proximity to Madison Square Garden and that was perfect. The service was very good and the staff were very courteous and outgoing. However - the food was disappointing. Our waiter suggested the chicken parm as the best dish to order. It was dry and clearly overcooked, the sauce was flavorless as was the cheese. Fortunately the waiter also suggested ordering pasta to go with it (it comes as just the chicken and nothing else with it) and the spaghetti was OK, not great, but better than the chicken parm. We will choose another venue should we return to an event at MSG.
- Music is way too loudDDLNVIPDined on 7/1/2014Went this week for a business lunch at 11:45. For the first 15 minutes it was fine, but then they turned up the music like we were in a club and it became almost unbearable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just good. Which is great.FoodieDined on 6/30/2014Everything about Lugo Caffe is good. Good food, good service, good atmosphere, pleasant hosts, attentive manager/owner... It's just all good. JSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice Lunch/Dinner with my WifeDataGuyDined on 6/27/2014We must have missed the crowd because the place was nearly empty at 3pm. We were given our pick of outdoor tables. While it was a bit noisy given the street traffic it was good people watching and we could still talk to each other while dining. The cheese and meatballs were great. At times the waiter was a bit too attentive with filling my water glass. It was overall a great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great PlacebeachloverDined on 6/25/2014The food is very good, the service is great, the location is excellent, but the noise level is way too high.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Food but Loud and HotNYFoodieDined on 6/18/2014Really enjoyed the food. I had the Four Cheese Pizza and my date had the Seafood Pasta. Wines were great, too. It was very loud though, and could barely talk to my date. The AC was broken and it was unbearably hot, so this really put a damper on my evening.
- Great food for lunchFjoefDined on 6/17/2014I had the meatballs for appetizer and they were amazing. Melted in you mouth. Then had the pizza marguerite and arugula salad both fresh and delicious. If you want to talk it is loud. Find a different table as I requested.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- jb10quailDined on 5/28/2014Very good food. So noisy you cannot converse with dinner companions!Special Features:
- A nice italian resto front of MSGOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/25/2014Coming from Montreal for the Canadians-Rangers sunday game, I really appreciate that they open the restaurant a sunday. Nice place, nice food, nice service = 5*. A long list of wine glass and bottles. Very good Fettucine Vongole and a perfect cheese plate to finish the wine before the game. We lost but it was also a very nice game, 3-2 in Overtime. I love NY and I put Lugo Caffé in my pref list for the next stay. See you soon.Special Features:
- Great MSG area hotspotLynnVIPDined on 5/15/2014Needed a lunch spot for a work meeting - picked this place- the atmosphere was great. Huge place, lovely decor- great menu. Get the mozerella sampler- WOW. The pizzas are soo good and perfect size. The pasta were unique, tasty, and great portions. Definitely will go back.Special Features:
- Business lunch - near MSGCloudDinerDined on 5/15/2014Bright and airy Lugo Caffe is a remarkably vibrant place to grab great lunch!! Whether it is a business lunch or meeting a friend Lugo is an excellent ambience, with glasses clinking, people deep in their conversations, sounds of a busy but efficient restaurant. The host, and waiting staff are friendly and very efficient. If you have an hour for lunch this place can definitely be in your restaurant bookmark!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- table4twoDined on 5/9/2014We only ate there because it was directly across the street from MSG, but we would never go there again. However, if you like dining in a loud, over-crowded, cafeteria style restaurant then you'll love this place!!!Special Features:
- Great place near the GardenOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 5/9/2014We went to Lugo Caffe before a concert at the Garden. Everything was great. Special note for the outstanding service. The manager walks the floor non- stop and is on top of everything. I would highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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7 months, 3 weeks ago
Excellent video as always, and a great list of games as well. I'm Glad Guacamelee is getting some love here.Link / Reply
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Solid list, Nick. Outlast in it took me by surprise, then I went back and watched the highlights and I understand why! I kind of wish I waited to play the PC or PS4 version of Black Flag, as it was the performance issues I had which kept it out of my top 10 list. Keep it up with the videos Chris, you're doing a great job!Link / Reply
7 months, 2 weeks ago
I can't agree with your #10 Nick, but the rest I can see your points on. Good list.Link / Reply
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Good list but I'm ashamed to say I completely forgot about DMC even though I enjoyed it to a certain degree, really surprised to see some of the games on your list but I did enjoy seeing you take risks and choose games that will most likely be looked down upon by other people.Link / Reply
7 months, 2 weeks ago
I hate assassins creed with all my heart and 4 didnt change my mind. Its nice to hear nick talk without being interrupted continuously by Brad. Hopefully 2014 will have some new Ips that will get gaming out of this thoughtless sequel rut. Also I love how the splinter cell clip was a guy stuck in the stairs walking forward. lol.Link / Reply
7 months, 1 week ago
Great list. Nick. Black Flag is an amazing game. I purchased it for my PC but am going to wait to complete it once I purchase a new GPU. Currently have to play in the lowest settings. Anyways, great list and good luck in 2014.Link / Reply
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The city's 435th homicide of the year -- equaling last year's total -- happened late Sunday when a man was found fatally shot on the South Side, authorities said.
The 68-year-old man was found about 11 p.m. shot in the chest and torso in his home in the 9400 block of South La Salle Street, police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.
Bariffe Fitz was dead on the scene, according to the medical examiner's office.
Related: Chicago ties 2011 total for homicides
No one was in custody Monday morning in connection with the shooting as Area South detectives investigated, according to police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli.
Police did not provide details about the shooting Monday morning, but said there was no indication of a home-invasion.
Fitz was one of six dead and 15 wounded in shootings since Friday.
A 35-year-old man was also fatally shot at 7:59 p.m. in the 1300 block of West 13th, police said.
A neighbor, who asked not to be named, said her children under age 7 were home and dropped to the floor when they heard shots.
"It's scary. The babies are in here watching TV and this happens," she told the Sun-Times.
While the city had reported there were 433 homicides in 2011, a police official on Sunday said the number of homicides last year has been updated to 435 after two deaths were reclassified.
At 4:30 p.m., a 23-year-old man was shot in a South Side alley. Police covered the body with a sheet as passersby craned their necks for a look near 69th and Halsted.
"It's wild around here all the time," said a man smoking a cigarette a few yards away, who asked not to be named. "That's the nature of the beast. It's sad, really."
About six hours earlier, a 21-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the 1100 block of North Keystone in Humboldt Park, police said. A 17-year-old male was also wounded in the shooting and taken in good condition to Stroger Hospital.
Earlier still Sunday, around 2:40 a.m., 22-year-old Johnny White was shot and killed while standing in a South Side parking lot on the 7500 block of South Rhodes, police said.
On Saturday morning, 21-year-old Devon Greer was fatally shot through a window while playing video games with his brother in an apartment in Humboldt Park, authorities said.
Greer, of south suburban Lansing, was inside an apartment on the 3800 block of West Augusta Boulevard when shots rang out around 3:40 a.m., authorities said. Greer's brother was not injured.
The most recent non-fatal shooting happened when a 25-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting about 1:45 a.m. Monday in the 2400 block of South Whipple Street, police said. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital.
Police are investigating the murder of a homeless man who was beaten to death in an alley in Logan Square.
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A 31-year-old Waterford man is facing charges alleging he swindled $1.5 million in funds from Waukesha Memorial Hospital since 2006.
Jeffery A. Checker was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Wednesday with six counts of theft of movable property valued at more than $10,000. If convicted, he faces up to 60 years in prison and $150,000 in fines.
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We have entered a new year of awesome possibilities, the hospitality and lodging business is poised for more disruption, innovation and growth. I would love to see my readers address and implement a very simple list of hotel marketing strategies this year. Doing so will help boost your online revenue and make your marketing more meaningful and self-reliant. 1. Own Your Best Revenue Channel: Your Website This is an excellent year to take ownership of your most important digital asset. Amazingly, the majority of hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals today are still renting their websites. You simply cannot be doing this in 2014. Repeat after me: My website is my single most profitable channel of revenue, and I must own it. Dont leave your online presence in the clutches of an agency. The value of the direct revenue from your website is too important. This is why its also time to embrace open source publishing. WordPress is an excellent option on which to build your digital empire. Oh, and before anyone freaks out about security, please read this article and be bold. You simply cannot be hands-off with your single biggest online asset. 2014 looks like a great year to be an owner! Agency-powered, proprietary content management systems need to be dropped like a bad habit. If there is only one thing you implement this year from my list, please let it be this one. Fortune favors the brave, and those who take ownership of their digital life. 2. Do a Meta Search Advertising Reality Check I am sure you have heard bigwigs say how big Meta Search is going to be. Some are even convinced that Meta Search Is the Future. Actually, there is a good chance that you or someone you know first heard this hyperbole from either: 1. A hotel marketing agency selling meta search ads/banners.2. The meta search providers themselves, trying to sell advertising to you.3. Folks trying hard to sound profoundly in tune with the world of online marketing for hotels. I have had a front row seat to the Meta Search Show and have witnessed hundreds of thousands of marketing dollars spent. These investments were made by hotels in major metropolitan locations globally, on products from TripAdvisor to Google Hotel Finder. The results have not been spectacular. Did all the meta campaigns fail? No: they managed to get a few clicks and few dollars in revenue. Was it worth it? Not really. Meta search is not building your brand or selling your value. Its all about price. Price-focused shoppers will continue to browse hundreds of sites, as they are now wired to do it. They dont care about your hotel or its brand. For long-term revenue growth, you will have to focus less on the deal-seeking crowd and more on people who are staying with you for your value and location. If they can meta search, they can definitely use Google to find you directly and book on your website. Save your money, and use it to solidify your most profitable channel, aka your website. *Prophecy: Agencies will continue to advertise 45:1 ROI on everything Meta Search for the next few years. 3. Chill Out on SEO Pandas, penguins and hummingbirds need to be in the wild and not on the list of top things to talk about this year. Losing your marbles about rankings every time Google makes an algorithm change is a humongous waste of time. Please do not waste time on things you cannot control. One of my predictions for 2014 is that a lot of hospitality and travel websites will continue to witness a decline in organic traffic from Google. So
let it go. Shift your online marketing efforts away from entirely focusing on search engine keywords. The time, money and effort youve been putting into chasing rankings are better spent on your lodging business. Innovate. Give more value to your customers. Streamline your operations. Make 2014 the year of creating great content and maintaining site health. Focus on what you can control, and let your competitors chase the rankings. 4. Look Beyond Vendor Magic Hiring an online marketing agency cannot be the only step in your ecommerce strategy. You have to decide what you want your online marketing and revenue to look like in the future. That means someone at the property or ownership level is going to have to get his/her hands dirty with digital marketing. Move away from hiring vendors, crossing items off a checklist, throwing cash at a search engine (meta or otherwise), signing up for every social media platform out there
and then tuning out. If you are only going to pop in to review monthly reports, there are some hard times ahead. The fact is that a lot of hotel marketing/ecommerce department employees are spending 90% of their time on vendor management. If you are one: This has got to stop. Instead, in 2014 your goal should be to bring at least a few of your online marketing activities in-house. This, of course, highly depends on the caliber of the people you hire. Hire well, and then let those people do the real work; you will not regret it. Dont let the fear of making mistakes makes you hands-off. Let me share a little secret: Everyone messes up in ecommerce; its not a perfect science. The only way to learn is to dive in and make some mistakes. Try-Observe-Modify-Repeat. 5. Say No to FOMO Fear of missing out (FOMO) syndrome is making it hard for you to focus on revenue. Social media is one of the biggest distractions in the industry right now. You feel like you have to stay tuned into news feeds or social networks, or else you will miss something in the ocean of updates and conversations. You feel social media jealousy pangs when you see your competition doing cool things on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. The cure is simple: 1. Accept that you are not going to be shining on every single outlet. You will not get a positive review on everything you post. 2. Limit the distractions. Pick one or two channels where you can consistently post your side of the story and build your community. If you can live in the present rather than somewhere else all the time, you will see an increase in your productivity and revenue. Conclusion 2014 is going to be a banner year for those of you who are taking ownership of your digital lives. Innovation in 2014 will come from the property level, and not from a sales/account manager at a hotel marketing agency with 100′s of clients. Connecting with guests is always better than connecting with algorithms and AI robots (unless the AI robot is Scarlett Johansson). Dont let FOMO (fear of missing out) dilute your marketing. You cant do it all, but you can do a few important things very well. Focus and win.Original articleAbout Vikram: The hospitality and travel industry today is in need of a major rethink of the way it operates and markets itself online. Working as an online revenue strategist for the hospitality and travel industry for over a decade, I have seen a lot of opportunity for improvement.My mission is to educate and inspire players in the hospitality and travel industry to make things better. When I speak to clients and seminar audiences, my goal is to be a catalyst for change. I spend my time identifying problems, deciphering analytics, and transforming hotel assets for some of the biggest global hotel investment funds. I invite you to learn more about my experience and my ideas on my blog and or by attending one of my speaking engagements.I am always looking for opportunities to make a positive impact on the industry that I love. Let me know if youre ready to hear more or join the cause.
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CHICAGO, IL -- (Marketwire) -- 02/13/13 -- Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, a leading global provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced today plans to expand its low volatility suite of ETFs with strategies covering the US mid-cap and small-cap segments. The new ETFs are expected to begin trading on Feb. 15, 2013 on the NYSE Arca and will expand the PowerShares Low Volatility suite to five portfolios.
Low Volatility Strategies (anticipated listing on Feb. 15, 2013):
"Investors continue to embrace low-volatility ETF strategies as a simple and effective way to maintain equity exposure while mitigating overall portfolio risk," said Ben Fulton, Invesco PowerShares managing director of global ETFs. "The two new PowerShares ETFs will provide investors with convenient access to low volatility strategies covering the US mid-cap and small-cap segments."
The PowerShares S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility Portfolio (EELV) and PowerShares S&P International Developed Low Volatility Portfolio (IDLV) recently passed their one year anniversary. Since inception on January 13, 2012, both EELV and IDLV have achieved better risk-adjusted returns compared to their respective MSCI benchmarks*.
"We are very pleased with the one-year performance for the PowerShares Low Volatility ETFs covering emerging markets (EELV) and international developed markets (IDLV)," Fulton said. "Combined with the award-winning(1) PowerShares S&P Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV), investors can efficiently achieve global access to a low volatility investment approach which has shown the potential to improve risk-adjusted returns."
Invesco PowerShares' existing family of low volatility ETFs based upon the S&P Dow Jones Indices have gathered more than $3 billion in AUM in less than two years.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PowerShares Low Volatility ETF Performance Volatility Return/Risk 30-day SEC vs. Market Benchmark Since Since (%) Yield* Index Inception* Inception* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- EELV 17.08% 10.21% 1.71% 2.28% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSCI Emerging Markets Index 13.65% 14.37% 1.06% N/A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDLV 15.37% 8.36% 2.21% 4.81% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSCI EAFE Index 17.07% 15.36% 1.51% N/A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPLV 10.30% 13.62% 1.73% 3.00% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- S&P 500 Index 10.57% 19.52% 0.85% N/A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Source: Bloomberg L.P., as of Jan.31, 2013, Volatility measured by standard deviation, EELV and IDLV Inception: Jan. 13, 2012, SPLV Inception: May 5, 2011. Risk-Adjust Return is the realized rate of return per unit of risk, Return / Risk.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Standardized performance as of Dec. 31, 2012 Since Fund Inception EELV IDLV SPLV ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAV 17.08% 15.37% 10.30% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Price 17.89% 15.83% 10.25% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Performance data quoted represents past performance. As stated in the Funds' prospectuses, the expense ratios of 0.29% (EELV and IDLV) and 0.25% (SPLV) are expressed as a unitary fee to cover expenses incurred in connection with managing the portfolio. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and Shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See invescopowershares.com to find the most recent month-end performance numbers. Market returns are based on the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4 p.m. ET and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
The PowerShares S&P MidCap Low Volatility Portfolio (XMLV) is based on the S&P MidCap 400 Low Volatility Index. Standard & Poor's compiles, maintains and calculates the Underlying Index, which is designed to measure the performance of 80 of the least volatile stocks from the S&P MidCap 400 Index over the past 12 months. S&P weights the securities within the Underlying Index based upon the inverse of each security's volatility, with the least volatile securities receiving the highest weights in the Underlying Index. S&P rebalances the Underlying Index quarterly.
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Low Volatility Portfolio (XSLV) is based on the S&P SmallCap 600 Low Volatility Index. Standard & Poor's compiles, maintains and calculates the Underlying Index, which is designed to measure the performance of 120 of the least volatile stocks from the S&P SmallCap 600 Index over the past 12 months. S&P weights the securities within the Underlying Index based upon the inverse of each security's volatility, with the least volatile securities receiving the highest weights in the Underlying Index. S&P rebalances the Underlying Index quarterly.
The PowerShares S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility Portfolio (EELV) is based on the S&P BMI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index. Standard & Poor's compiles, maintains and calculates the Underlying Index, which is designed to measure the performance of 200 of the least volatile stocks of the S&P Emerging BMI plus LargeMid Cap Index. The S&P Emerging BMI Plus LargeMid Cap Index includes all publicly listed equity securities with float-adjusted market values of at least $100 million and annual dollar value traded of at least $50 million from the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.
The PowerShares S&P International Developed Low Volatility Portfolio (IDLV) is based on the S&P BMI International Developed Low Volatility Index. Standard & Poor's compiles, maintains and calculates the Underlying Index, which is designed to measure the performance of 200 of the least volatile stocks of the S&P Developed ex US and South Korea LargeMid Cap BMI Index. The S&P Developed ex US and South Korea LargeMid Cap BMI Index includes all publicly listed equity securities with float adjusted market values of at least $100 million and annual dollar value traded of at least $50 million from the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
The PowerShares S&P 500® Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV) is based on the S&P 500® Low Volatility Index (Index). The Fund will invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index is compiled, maintained and calculated by Standard & Poor's and consists of the 100 stocks from the S&P 500® Index with the lowest realized volatility over the past 12 months. Volatility is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of up and down asset price fluctuations over time. The Fund is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly in Feb, May, Aug, and Nov.
Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC is Leading the Intelligent ETF Revolution® through its family of more than 140 domestic and international exchange-traded funds, which seek to outperform traditional benchmark indexes while providing advisors and investors access to an innovative array of focused investment opportunities. With franchise assets over $70 billion as of Dec. 31, 2012, PowerShares ETFs trade on both U.S. stock exchanges. For more information, please visit us at invescopowershares.com or follow us on Twitter @PowerShares.
Invesco, Ltd. Is a leading independent global investment management firm, dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, Invesco provides a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our retail, institutional and high net worth clients around the world. Operating in more than 20 countries, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol IVZ. Additional information is available at www.invesco.com.
1 The PowerShares S&P 500® Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV) received the William F. Sharpe ETF of the Year Award for having the most significant impact on the ETF market in 2012.
Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of index returns. Unforeseen market conditions may prevent the fund from achieving its goal of providing low volatility.
There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. Shares are not actively managed and are subject to risks including those regarding short selling and margin maintenance requirements. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply. The fund's return may not match the return of the underlying index.
Foreign securities have additional risks, including exchange-rate changes, decreased market liquidity, political instability and taxation by foreign governments. Shares are not FDIC insured, may lose value and have no bank guarantee.
Shares are not individually redeemable and owners of the shares may acquire those shares from the Funds and tender those shares for redemption to the Funds in Creation Unit aggregations only, typically consisting of 50,000 shares.
Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the distributor of the PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II. PowerShares® is a registered trademark of Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Distributors, Inc. are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.
An investor should consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For this and more complete information about the Fund, call 800 983 0903. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
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Please help i been trying to make Amvs and With my movie maker but ever time i try says
C:\Users\Andy&Sarah\Desktop\Adorable Pikachu Video.mp4 could not be imported.
I tryed geting mp4 things or ffdshow or x-p-codec but its still not working and when i open options on movie maker i only have 2 filters one called Avi Decompressor and directvobsub T.T i been crying my eyes out on this and geting soo upsit i just need help on this Please! Dos any one here know what i can do to get it to work? ^^;
I mean i have all kinda of video helpers like divix & quick time but movie maker still wont work T.T
amvs is a waste of time if your using movie maker you can save your project as an avi file to add a file make sure its is in .mp4/.m4a/.mkv/.m4v/.wmv
im in the same situation you are haha,
im STILL looking for a away to over come this problem but nothing i do helps.
You see i did used to make movies, but then my laptop decided it wouldnt turn on and asked for a windows CD to install and fix it which i dont have, and now i am on my other laptop struggling to try and figure out how the hell i can import clips and other videos into my movie maker without it telling me that it is unable to import due to the fact that it doesnt have the right codec. ARRRRGGGHHH. HELP.
Ciao razzagi vedo che non sono il solo ad avere problemi. Anche a me dice masterizzatore non trovato,. Spero che qualcuno sappia darmi un'indicazione. Il bello e che prima funzionava perfettamente ..


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Gov. Terry Branstad says he will greet U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz this week and plans on hearing his speech at a Republican fundraising dinner.
Branstad, speaking to reporters Monday in his weekly press conference, says Cruz is a bright young guy and Iowans should hear from all viewpoints.
Cruz is a Texas Republican who pushed for the recent federal government shutdown, saying the effort was needed to force spending cuts.
Branstad says he won't compliment or disparage Cruz, but will simply welcome him to Iowa and encourage him to return often and spend lots of money.
The Democratic Party of Iowa is circulating a petition calling on Branstad to boycott Cruz's speech at Friday's Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner because Cruz hasn't ruled out the chance he'll seek another government shutdown.
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NFL Network rolled out it's Randall Cunningham: A Football Life special on Tuesday night. What it failed to spotlight was the dominance of Cunningham in Super Tecmo Bowl as "QB Eagles"
Young Stud Quarterbacks And The Evolution Of The NFL Passing Game
NFL Films comes to the CHFF world headquarters this week to discuss a masterpiece: our brief, fact-filled history of the evolution of the passing game, from 1933 NFL championship game hero Bronko Nagurski to 2012 young studs Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick.
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No lie, I was going to go through this without making a joke, but there's just too many good possibilities to pass up. And it's been a while since we've gotten to pick on Casey.
I can't use the best ones because this is a family website, so let's go with something like:
"I wonder if he shied away from the screen during the scary parts like he shies away from ball carriers."
"Paranormal Activity 3–even scarier than Casey Matthews running your defense."
"An appropriate film for Matthews to see, given that he was a ghost on the field this season."
You know, stuff like that.