10 things that sucks/rules to be an arizonan

In no particular order

SUCKS:

Always being asked,"How can you stand this heat?"

Dealing with the heat

SCORPIONS

45 year old Scottsdale women

Bro Dawgs (guys that wear affliction, ed hardy, etc...)

Shitty Music Venues

Horrible public transit system.

We're surrounded by mountains yet Phoenix can't seem to get snow.

Bandwagon Sports Fans

TUCSON

RULE:

Zoolights

Zia Records

San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas are only 5 1/2 hour drives away

Casinos

Consistent Weather

Salt River

Monsoon Season

The Meteor Crater up north

Phoenix is the easiest place to get around

The lego exhibit at the science museum 

Favorite's of the Film Industry

Top 5 Favorite Actors

5. Patrick Wilson - His performances are always astonishing and is very selective on what films he does which is a rarity these days.

4. Denzel Washington - The most versatile actor around.

3. Ryan Reynolds - Completely natural at what he does. Unfortunately, he has been pigeon-held into comedies. He'll take over the world when The Green Lantern comes out.

2. Joseph-Gordon Levitt - After seeing The Lookout and 500 Days of Summer, I am convinced he is the next big thing.

1. Christian Bale - He invests so much into his character portrayals. Why hasn't he won an oscar yet?

Runners up: Billy Crudup, Brad Pitt, & Casey Affleck

Top 5 Favorite Actresses

5. Amy Adams - Sky's the limit for her. Has already been nominated twice for an oscar.

4. Jennifer Connelly - I always seem to be so satisfied with each of her performances. 

3. Zooey Deschanel - Can anyone resist her amazing charm? If you can, see All The Real Girls, Yes Man, & 500 Days of Summer, and you will go weak in the knees.

2. Cate Blanchett - The female equivalent to Marlon Brando. Is there anything she can't do?

1. Natalie Portman - How many girls have shaved her head for a role? She is awkwardly amazing in every role she has ever portrayed. 

Runners up: Laura Linney, Rachel McAdams, & Alison Lohman

Top 5 Favorite Directors

5. Martin Scorsese - All of his films are instant classics. Can anyone debate his genius.

4. David Fincher - His dark visions can even be portrayed in a lighter film (Curious Case of Benjamin Button). 

3. Christopher Nolan - Has such a unique vision for films which results in spectacles.

2. Judd Apatow - Has a daring look on comedy where rather creating absurd and far fetched situations, he relies on natural occurences.

1. Cameron Crowe - Never exploits his genius and never over does it. His films showcase his attention to detail.

Runners up: Frank Darabont, The Cohen Brothers, and Wes Anderson

Top Ten Current Shows

10. Chuck - Great mix of action and comedy without feeling repetitious.

9. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - One of the few shows that can translate "dumb" humor to the small screen.

8. Weeds - Witty dialogue and insane situations is what makes this cable show a hit.

7. Californication - David Duchovny's portrayal of a struggling writer can be the only reason to watch this show, thank god it's not the only reason to.

6. Lost - Hate to love this show. Intense back stories bring a much needed depth to the show.

5. Scrubs - John D. Dorian (Zach Braff) may be one of the best sitcom characters ever.

4. 30 Rock - Going to go down as the best sitcom since Seinfeld.

3. Dexter - Michael C. Hall is brilliant as covert serial killer protecting the public from the corrupt.

2. Entourage - Extremely hilarious one-liners and spot on performances may turn this into HBO's best show ever.

1. The Office - A team effort all around create this all-too-familiar 9-5 show seem as if you may know a thing or two about the characters lives. Get over the british version, this is nothing like it.

Top 5 Movies/CD's So Far This Year

5) Star Trek - Certainly the surprise hit of the summer. I've never been a fan of Star Trek but how could I doubt JJ Abrams.

4) Away We Go - The most heartfelt comedy since Little Miss Sunshine. 

3) I Love You Man - Even though it wasn't produced by Judd Apatow, his crew brings the magic in his absence.

2) Watchmen - The most visually stunning film in a long time. Great character portrayals all around.

1) The Hangover - By far the funniest fucking film this decade.

CD's

5) A Day To Remember - They have taken over the popcore genre

4) Set Your Goals - The wait for this album was well worth it. They perfected their sound.

3) Two Tongues - The combo of Chris Conley and Max Bemis can only be compared to the combo of peanut butter and jelly.

2) Thursday - They keep on getting better which each album. They continue to strengthen their sound.

1) Manchester Orchestra - The most complete album I've heard since Underoath's Define The Great Line.