Mr. Tyson, who is featured in two films this summer, the documentary Tyson and the comedy The Hangover, turns 43 this day.
Bonne Fete.
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Showing posts with label Mike Tyson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mike Tyson. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
329...How Did I Miss This? Buster Douglas/Ott
Just saw the following on ZeroMeansZero, an anti Larry O'Brien blog that seems to be branching out to be more community minded.
It was February 11, 1990 that James "Buster" Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson. Las Vegas had Douglas as a 42 to 1 underdog at the time.
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Club for last night's spectacular "Ringside for Youth" held at the Aberdeen Pavilion that raised about $125,000. Buster attended as a special guest.
Missed that entirely, but kudos to the Boys and Girls Club and it would have been so cool to see the man who took out the man when the man was really the man.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
256...Tyson, Ottawa
Just a reminder that if you are in Ottawa, Tyson starts at the Bytowne Cinema tonight, nine is the time.
Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Go.
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Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Go.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
244...Wednesday Morning, Six
93.1 CKCU, it is my voice coming out of your clock radio.
I will be joined by Yasir Naqvi, the MPP for Ottawa Centre who will let you know what is up in the riding that really is the hub of Eastern Ontario. Even if you don't live in the OC, if you live in Ottawa or Gatineau what goes down in the OC affects you.
Later in the hour I hope to be joined in studio by my good friend tic who always has something to say and is always, in my opinion, wrong. Of course, he thinks I am a [insert your favourite pejorative descriptive word here] so we be even.
Also Grafton Timothy Reid will be offering a review of Tyson, the documentary on the life of Mike Tyson, that opens at the Bytowne Theatre in Ottawa Wednesday.
Additionally Lorrie Marlow is going to be with me for a few minutes to let us know about the return of Cheryl Parrot, a true pillar of the Hintonburg community who was involved in a horrific car accident in Saskatchewan and has just made her return to her home in Ottawa. The Hintonburg Economic Development Committee is having a welcome home party for her this Thursday night at the Carleton Tavern, Armstrong and Parkdale, and Ms. Marlow will have deets for you.
Don't forget to set your alarm, six bells, 93.1.
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I will be joined by Yasir Naqvi, the MPP for Ottawa Centre who will let you know what is up in the riding that really is the hub of Eastern Ontario. Even if you don't live in the OC, if you live in Ottawa or Gatineau what goes down in the OC affects you.
Later in the hour I hope to be joined in studio by my good friend tic who always has something to say and is always, in my opinion, wrong. Of course, he thinks I am a [insert your favourite pejorative descriptive word here] so we be even.
Also Grafton Timothy Reid will be offering a review of Tyson, the documentary on the life of Mike Tyson, that opens at the Bytowne Theatre in Ottawa Wednesday.
Additionally Lorrie Marlow is going to be with me for a few minutes to let us know about the return of Cheryl Parrot, a true pillar of the Hintonburg community who was involved in a horrific car accident in Saskatchewan and has just made her return to her home in Ottawa. The Hintonburg Economic Development Committee is having a welcome home party for her this Thursday night at the Carleton Tavern, Armstrong and Parkdale, and Ms. Marlow will have deets for you.
Don't forget to set your alarm, six bells, 93.1.
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
226...Tyson, The Movie And Tyson, The Movie
Two films out this week with Mike Tyson, the former Heavyweight Champion of the World.
One is The Hangover which is being touted as the comedy of the summer. From the trailers and what not it looks like a check-your-brain-at-the-door-and-have-fun film.
The second one is a movie I had the pleasure to preview last week at the Bytowne Theatre, Rideau and King Edward, in Ottawa.
Tyson is a powerful visit with a man who was the greatest fighter to ever lace them on, becoming champion before he was legal to drink and then, then, let it all go away. Along with 400 million dollars, Mr. Tyson lost three years of his life to the Indiana Penal System, a marriage, a multitude of relationships yet has survived.
The film, which will be shown from the 10th of June 'til the 13th at the Bytowne, is at once at powerful, introspective and unapologetic view of what truly was a misappropriation of a man who had talents of a mythical proportion.
Whether you are a boxing fan or, like me, not, this film is a must see.
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One is The Hangover which is being touted as the comedy of the summer. From the trailers and what not it looks like a check-your-brain-at-the-door-and-have-fun film.
The second one is a movie I had the pleasure to preview last week at the Bytowne Theatre, Rideau and King Edward, in Ottawa.
Tyson is a powerful visit with a man who was the greatest fighter to ever lace them on, becoming champion before he was legal to drink and then, then, let it all go away. Along with 400 million dollars, Mr. Tyson lost three years of his life to the Indiana Penal System, a marriage, a multitude of relationships yet has survived.
The film, which will be shown from the 10th of June 'til the 13th at the Bytowne, is at once at powerful, introspective and unapologetic view of what truly was a misappropriation of a man who had talents of a mythical proportion.
Whether you are a boxing fan or, like me, not, this film is a must see.
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