A Shout, A Slip Of The Mind and A Smile

As Super Bowl weekend comes into full swing I would like to send positive energy through cyberspace, as well as the regular world, to the Arizona Cardinals. It will be a tough game but our hearts are with you Cardinals. In other news Thomas, a good friend of mine, pointed out that I forgot to mention Bloodsport in the JCVD blog. That film is classic Van Damme so add it to your already growing list. One final note, I was speaking with the most beautiful woman in the world today when she let loose news of me and her going to Coachella. I have never been to this mecca of music and am as excited as a little boy who just got his first bicycle. Now it's time for me to take it out for a spin and see how well it rides. Thank you Alison.

Cardinals!!!

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Three Days & Counting

The undeniable fact is that the absolute worst months of the year are fastly approaching us all. Indeed, a life without football is no life at all. Fortunately, the NFL has so overtaken every other sport in America that pigskin news is still all over the place even in the offseason. It certainly will be lonely every Sunday afternoon for many, many months now. That is a fact. Be a man and deal with it.

The Princes of the Universe cheer for two teams. Pride for both the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos radiates from this blog like grease spurts off fried cheese. Sadly, these two teams are not playing each other in the Super Bowl this year. I did pray for this to occur.

Arizona Cardinals pride - Embrace it. Understand it. Trust it. Believe it.

-BTB

JCVD

Jean-Claude Van Damme is back! If Mickey Rourke, who worked with Van Damme on Double Team, can do it then by the hammer of Thor so can the "Muscles from Brussels." All of his work is just waiting to be re-discovered or seen and enjoyed for the first time. This all started with hype of a film that was released late in 2008 entitled, JCVD. Part mockumentary, part drama, it revolves around Jean-Claude getting mixed up in a bank robbery in Brussels and the cops thinking Van Damme is the one behind it. I immediately began watching his old movies and finding the inner child in me, that young lad who fell in love with movies in the early 90's. In fact, Van Damme can partly be thanked for exposing me to a world of wonder, magic, triumph and defeat, mystery and utter joy. These days his work is primarily straight to video but there are plenty of great ones from his past to observe, respect and celebrate. Here is a quick list to acquaint yourselves with, whether its for the first time or the 15th. By all means, go out and enjoy some Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Essentials: Kickboxer, Lionheart, Death Warrant, Universal Soldier, Hard Target, Timecop, Sudden Death, In Hell and JCVD

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Mr. Bill

Sometimes... I never know where I'm going. Most evenings, I eat my dinner alone. This practice allows me to truly appreciate the power of food. The lack of conversation also speeds up everything quite a bit. I eat, eat, and eat. There is no need to pause and talk. I simply pay attention to my meal. Good food is such a nice esacape. No matter how bad any particular day is, pleasuring my stomach will be all that matters during dinner time. True, this isn't always the case. My appetite ceases to exist during the worst days. Thankfully, those times are few and far between. While I may not talk to anyone while I eat my dinners, I do listen to somebody important. The words of wisdom revealed on "The O'Reilly Factor" fill the silent air for me. Mr. Bill O'Reilly is always there for me. He is smart and concerned. I don't always agree with what his views. I am a better man for listining to them though. Sometimes... I never know where I'm going. -BTB

Inauguration Day Is Upon Us So Dust Off Those Gloves Son

Hello fellow Americans. Tomorrow is a huge day for this country. As a new President is sworn into office, we feel the need for change more than ever. Times are hard and they only seem to be getting harder. Spirits are low. Jobs are few and far in between. We owe ridiculous amounts of money to everyone. The state of California is thinking about giving out IOU's for our tax returns because we are deep in debt. Everyone is looking to the new guy to fix things.
So how do we choose to celebrate? We spend a meer $150 million on an inauguration party. Very sensical indeed. Does this reveal a little of what's to come? I surely hope not and am curving my thoughts toward positive outcomes. Below I have prepared a better way to celebrate and please, share your thoughts on this.
In front of the White House an empty boxing ring sits. All the national news stations are present out to snap photos and document the event. No one knows what the surprise is but a surprise has been promised. Suddenly Mike Tyson and George W. Bush appear from one side of the White House lawn. They are wearing red jumpsuits that read, "Oil Is The Ear In My Appetite" and sport black headbands. Then from the opposite side of the White House, George Forman and Barack Obama make an entrance clothed in Green Flightsuits that read, "My Fists Will Pummel The Economy Back Into Shape."
As they enter the ring, a banner from the White House balcony drops open stating, "Bush Vs. Obama." The crowd goes crazy and Bush does not hesitate. Before the bell rings he rushes Obama and sucker punches his genitals leaving him breathless against the ropes. Bush grins. The people "boo." Obama makes a quick recovery and hustles his way over to Bush, who turns just in time to catch a nasty left hook that sends him to the floor. Bush will not recover from this. The bells ring and shouts are heard across this nation's capital. Obama's hand is raised in victory by the referee and he exclaims, "That was for the people."
An uplifting victory for the American people and a inexpensive way to rally support around our new President. Consider this Inauguration Committee and President Obama, consider this.

SMG

The Power of Free Donut Holes

Monday morning is so often a depressing time. It hits us all like a big slap in the face, rudely snapping us out of the relaxing dream we call the weekend. It actually doesn't have to be this way. To make your Monday mornings absolutely delightful, all you need to do is find a way to receive free donut holes.

Mmm mmm mmm.... just imagining the sweet, chewy taste of what's going to be in my mouth early next week makes me wish I could just skip the weekend. The sweet and frosted outside... the warm, doughy center... it all completes such a delicious introduction to the week ahead. Eating free donut holes on Monday morning is not just my courteous recommendation. It is a lifestyle for all of you to enjoy. -BTB

Whatever You Do, See These Movies

Hello faithful readers, newcomers and all open minded people! As promised before here is a new posting for you. It's a new year and there are already a plethora of films slated for release each weekend. As you stand in line to purchase tickets, grab an inexpensive and refreshing Coke at the concession stand and mosey on into the theater to find a comfortable seat, I want you to think about those films from the not so distant 2008. Did you see them all? Will you see the ones with buzz before the Academy Awards? Is The Visitor about aliens invading from outer space? Why would I see a movie about somebody's red belt? There was a movie starring Woody Harrelson that took place on a train in Russia? Who names their child Vicky Cristina? Josh Hartnett, really? These are all valid questions. I have been kind enough to narrow your list down to only 10 essential films. That's right the wait is over, take a look at my Top 10 Films of 2008 (in no particular order):

The Visitor
Redbelt
The Dark Knight
Slumdog Millionaire
Role Models
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Transsiberian
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
August
Under The Same Moon

I also want to recognize the best film that I saw all year. I am setting it aside because technically it doesn't count as if came out over ten years ago. La Haine was a thought provoking, adrenaline rushing, beautifully crafted film that left me breathless. You owe it to yourself to see this film. Thank you for tuning in for this addition of the Princes of the Universe blog. We appreciate your continued support and patience.

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Redemption

Many apologies.... a thousand times over... we realize and ask for your forgiveness for our failure to communicate with each and every one of you faithful congregations of minions. Our New Year's resolution is to share our thoughts, opinions and feelings more regularly than before. If you are asking yourself exactly what do these Princes mean when they say "regular" we mean every week. This is our promise to you because you deserve it. In other news, the two of us and our bodyguard cried our eyes out, not literally though, while watching the beautiful film Marley & Me. See it if you believe in the power of dogs. We wish you the best of luck in these hard times and hope our blog provides some comfort and escape.

BTB
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P.S. Do not hold us accountable for anything we have written above. Thank you again for your patience and devotion. It is appreciated and honored.