Author Archives: Rip Roarin' Rich

2001: A Space Odyssey

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Rip Roarin' Rich

For the second film it HAD to be 2001. First is the obvious; 2001 comes after 2000, but secondly, being classy sophisticates, it couldn’t JUST be fun campy movies, it had to also include slow burning, arty think pieces. The … Continue reading →

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Death Race 2000

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Rip Roarin' Rich

The first film in the series was to be Death Race 2000. Surprisingly taking place in the year 2000 in what is a dystopian weird version of America where the big deal event of the year is the Transcontinental Road … Continue reading →

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2020 Film Project – The Days of Future Past

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Rip Roarin' Rich

I like movies, it was one of the consistent entertainments I could afford to do with my friends way back when to where it almost became an event rather than just a way to waste time. Sadly, as time has … Continue reading →

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Arap’s: South Broadway Englewood

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Rip Roarin' Rich

Arap’s Old Gun Shop Araps calls itself an “Eatin’ Drinkin’ Darts” bar. Well they got that right. It’s more of a lounge style bar that probably functioned as an honest to god restaurant once, though apparently it began its life … Continue reading →

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Generro’s: South Broadway Englewood

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Rip Roarin' Rich

Generros Generros old neon sign from 1950 remains a visual landmark on South Broadway that makes you long for the stylized days of the midcentury times. With its glowing martini glass and blue letters spelling ‘lounge’, it just shouts out … Continue reading →

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The Irish Whiskey Derby

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Rip Roarin' Rich

The Irish Whiskey Derby Whiskey is a spirit that has a somewhat checkered history starting sometime in the 3rd century in Greece. Though the Greeks are a culture with a long history of drunkenness and celebratory drinking through evidence of … Continue reading →

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The Rum-Off

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Rip Roarin' Rich

The Rum Shootout Rum is a spirit with origins in Brazil around the early 1600’s. Originally called rumbullion (slang for “uproarious”) and shortened to “rum” when uneducated sailors and pirates couldn’t spell the full word so shortened it for ease … Continue reading →

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Blottonaut Emeritus: Andre The Giant

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Rip Roarin' Rich

Andre The Giant 1946-1993 One of the true icons of professional wrestling, Andre is often remembered not as much for his accomplishments in the ring, but as the most prolific drinker the world has ever known. Was once reported to … Continue reading →

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