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The Blues Brothers

Cover of "The Blues Brothers  (Full Scree...

As you’re reading this, I’m heading down to Myrtle Beach for a few days of golf with a dozen of my closest friends.  One of the things we do there besides play golf is eat, and since the food in Myrtle, with a few exceptions, is not very good, we cook a lot.  While cooking is going on, we generally watch old movies.  “Guy movies.”  You know – stupid comedies from which almost any guy can quote a line or two.  Animal HouseCaddyshack (hey, it’s a golf trip!).  And usually The Blues Brothers. Continue reading

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Mixed Messages

Dan Aykroyd (left) and Joh...

One of my favorite scenes in the Blues Brothers comes when Jake (John Belushi) is confronted by his ex-girlfriend (Carrie Fisher) in a tunnel as he’s making his escape from yet another dicey situation.  Having been stood up at the alter by Jake several years prior, she is in no mood for a discussion of the issues.  She wants action now! Please keep reading

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