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My dept is becoming part of the National Division (home office in Georgia) rather than the Regional Division (where I now work at Regional Division Home Office in PA). I am not physically moving anywhere. My employer is now National Div, even though it is just the parent/umbrella of Regional Div. My insurance carrier will now be BCBS of GA instead of Highmark BS of PA. ADHD is covered by Highmark. It is not by BCBS of GA. I will end up paying about $4000 in out of pocket expenses due to this. Is this legal? What are my options? Supplemental insurance for MH does not exist. I make too much for any state aid and am ineligible for other state MH programs. (there is a TL;DR summary marked as such at the bottom)
tl;dr marked near end if you don't feel like reading all this:
Currently, I work for the PA State Division of a nonprofit which has GREAT insurance (Highmark Blue Sheild PPO) - unlimited counseling visits, reasonable co-pays, the whole 9 yards of a cadillac plan (I'm all for reform, but I take the best that I can get right now.) After the middle of this month my dept is being "nationalized" – instead of working for the State division (SD), we will be working for the national division (ND). We were told about this change about a month ago, but no one was able to provide with me any information about the insurance change. ND people came to our office on Weds March 31 to finally provide this info and have an "informative session" with just our dept, little more than ONE FULL BUSINESS WEEK before the change takes place, considering that Good Friday is apparently an unofficial holiday for a lot places.
When I am a national employee, I will no longer be able to be on the same carrier because the ND home office is in a different state than where I am now. I do not understand how this works, but that's what we're being told. I will be with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBS of GA). I am staying in the same office, same desk, same everything. Everyone else in the office, with the exception of my boss and the rest of the department, will still be working for the state division.
Having worked dealt with insurance in HR in a previous job, I knew that mental health is often different from plan to plan, I got a hold of the plan book after the 3 hour meeting. (Only the summary was given at meeting, I had to email someone at ND to get the plan details book). I discovered the following (I have bracketed my editing, parenthesis are in the original, anything with … is just referring to like 80 other conditions or something. I have tried to include all the relevant info but will happy to be post more detail if you need to know.)
Limitations and Exclusions
[excerpted for brevity here][anything under this heading is an EXCLUDED service]
Behavioral Disorders
: [bunch of stuff about learning disabilities] This includes services, treatment, or educational testing and training related to behavioral problems, developmental delay (when it is less than two standard deviations from the norm…), including but not limited to services for conditions related to autistic disease of childhood (except to the extent that the contract provides for neurological disorders),
hyperkinetic syndromes, including attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Outpatient Therapy or Rehabilitation:
Services for outpatient therapy or rehabilitation other than those specifically listed in this Certificate Booklet. Excluded forms of therapy include, but are not limited to, vestibular rehabilitation, psychodrama,
cognitive therapy
I'm like, weird - I mean on the benefit summary it says "Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment" is covered. But what are they covering if all this is excluded? The contract that I have does not provide for other neurological conditions, and in fact has does not have ANY language about what IS covered for Outpatient Mental Health. Considering how much they exclude, I have to wonder what's left, except for Substance Abuse Treatment.
So I had a conversation with a health ins rep that went something like this: (I was calm the whole time, no yelling at the poor rep doing her job.)
me: So i see ADHD is an excluded condition. does that mean my prescriptions are not covered for ADHD?
her: as long as they are on the formulary. [i didn't find out until later that no one can give me the official formulary yet so i can find out if Adderall is covered or not]
me: but if I go to my dr about my ADHD meds, then that is not a covered office visit?
her: if the billing code states it was for ADD or ADHD, then it is not covered.
[me - wondering how I am going to pay for that titration specialist that was recommended by my last Ask.Me]
me: so the Outpatient Mental Health Therapy exclusion page says that cognitive therapy is excluded. I know what cognitive therapy is. what does BlueCross/BlueShield think cognitive therapy is?
her: hold on, let me look that up. [pause] hmm, ok. it says therapy for anxiety, depression, things like that
me: so....the things that people normally go to a therapist about?
her: [pause, then quietly] um, yeah. well, it depends on the billing codes.
me: ok. hey, I have my EOBs here for my therapist handy. [tell her billing code, which reads "Individual Therapy 90806"]
her: [she looks it up on the computer] no - we wouldn't cover that. that comes up as behavioral health, and , well, um, that's not covered.
me: right. ok thanks.
After this I got more info about the codes. The billing lady at my GP's office was really nice. Office visits to my GP to discuss my ADHD meds are coded using 99212/99213/99214 (these show up on the Explanation of Benefits). These codes mean "medication management" which is under behavioral health. If I was going to the dr to discuss migraine medication (which I don't have, just an example) that would be "medical management".
Further, there is a diagnosis code that is on the actual bill that most of us never see. I had her fax me one so I could have it for reference for my employer. 314.01 is for "ADHD combined". You can actually Google DSM diagnosis codes and see all the categories.
My therapist also has been using the 314.01 code with the 90806 code mentioned in my OP.
When I talked to the new HR guy by phone (he is in GA) on Thursday, I emailed him my spreadsheet where I calculated that I was essentially taking a $4000 pay cut since none of my therapy or medication management visits will be covered as of April 12. (Therapy is $100 a visit, dr - $114 for a quick visit, specialist - $231 and up) I am not eligible for sliding scale because of my gross income. I really don't want to change all my providers just to find someone cheaper because I feel they provide me a good service.
HR Guy in GA was contacting their BCBS of GA rep to get more answers but of course Friday was an unofficial holiday most places so no one got back to me. I did not think to ask the rep when I talked to her what codes WERE covered, but my guess is for things that are traumatic or situational, like bereavement or witnessing a horrible car accident or something.
The State Division HR person is trying to see if there any other options for me, such as staying with the Division rather than going to ND so I can keep my current benefits. I would have to take a different position, possibly PT, but at least then I could finish up a master's degree in 2 years instead of 4. No one really foresaw this AFAIK w/r/t mental health coverage, but even if they did, there was nothing they could do, as this is coming from above – they can't just NOT allow us to go to ND. (SD is not happy about losing us to ND).
I was able to reschedule my appt to get my refill prescriptions before the change so I won't be without meds for the time being.
Not to be all litigious, but I am seriously curious about the legality of this. Even though I am staying with the same company but just changing divisions due to restructuring, how can they make me take insurance that no longer covers a condition that is currently covered? It's not like I applied to be part of ND and knew about this. I started asking for the Plan Book and other details about a month ago when this was all initially announced. My current HR person did try to get the new info for me but they wouldn't provide it to her until they came in person on March 31, the same day we all got the info.
The overall premiums are cheaper at ND, but when nothing is covered for me, I am spending so much more out of pocket. I'm not getting a pay raise, but I have to work more hours. (we all have to work 37.5 hours to be full time at ND instead of the 35 we all work now. PLUS we have two less company holidays, less vacation time, and a crappy sick time policy.) I spent pretty much from about 3 pm (when the meeting let out) until midnight going over the plan book and having that convo with the BCBS of GA rep and making my spreadsheet. Did they really expect us to just make sure our providers and conditions were covered in the span of a week? And no one can get me a copy of the formulary for the Rx coverage, so I have no idea if that pays for Adderall or not. They won't know until they get the new cards, SOMETIME NEXT WEEK, mere days before the new plan takes effect. ( I say that's BS but what can I do?)
And I discovered via AskMe that mental health supplemental plans don't exist. I have been thru the individual health insurance/state programs eligibility already after I was laid off from a previous job and before insurance kicked in at new job. (in 2008, so it wasn't so long ago that things have changed and I make even more now than I did then.)
What can I do? What should I ask of any parties involved? What am I not seeing?
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You can start looking for a new job that has insurance that has coverage of what you'd like.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
sorry - i forgot to mention that i really like my job. i really didn't want that to be my only option.
but i know - it's in the not-too-far-back part of my mind.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
This could be a long shot, but is there a way you could talk to other employees in the ND and find out what they do about ADHD or even mental health treatment generally? Maybe ask the HR person whether anyone would be able to share their experiences with you?
If you're stuck with this coverage, I would definitely ask for a raise.
My other inclination is that you could consult with an employment lawyer but I'm honestly not sure whether you would have any legal remedies here.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Oh and the
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act of 2008
might be involved in some way; as the article says
The effective date of the final rules will be on April 5, 2010, and apply to insurance plan years that start on or after July 1, 2010
, so perhaps that will help you in the future? (IANYL, TINLA, just a thought.)
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Do you think it's possible the change is taking place mainly to save money on the contribution they have to make to employee insurance benefits?
If so, and you make too much noise about it, you could be identified as a Problem.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Can you COBRA your old insurance? Might not end up cheaper, of course.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Is it possible that the outpatient mental health and substance abuse parts of your benefits are covered by something that is not the main medical plan?
I had an employer at one point that did this. Our mental health/substance abuse stuff did not go through the same company.
So the first thing I'd do is contact HR. "The benefits summary says outpatient mental health. The details here say they exclude mental health. So where does the outpatient mental health benefit come from?"
They're the ones who can answer that. The health insurance rep can only tell you about your health insurance; if your mental health benefit comes from elsewhere, they wouldn't be able to answer those questions.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Which Adderall are you on? The IR is generic. Not sure about the sustained release.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Have you tried the generic? Or calling around to check prices? I've found a huge difference between pharmacies on how much they charge for generic amphetamines (Costco has the best price in my area).
posted by
on April 3, 2010
i already talked to my new hr guy about this. there's not a separate plan for mental health or he probably would have mentioned that. i will ask specifically when he calls me back.
our current benefits are not paid by the national group. If it was a cost savings measure they'd be consolidating a much bigger departmentthan ours.
I am the extended release right now but I don't know if that will continue to be my med or not. When I start seeing the titration specialist that might change.
I'm not eligible for cobra and you're right. It is expensive.
I'll have to look more into the parity act.
I appreciate all responses and am not trying to shut down anyone, but just to answer what's being brought up
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Have you talked to your supervisor? Would this be something they'd be sympathetic to? As in "I'm excited for our move to blah blah blah, but the insurance change is going to hit me hard out of pocket, is it possible to get some sort of adjustment?"
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Check your memail. I think you need to ask specifically whether mental health is under a different thing, because when I was on BCBS of GA, I'm pretty sure it was.
posted by
on April 3, 2010
Poor man's extended release: Break your dosage up and take it with food. That's what I do -- every 2-3 hours, half a regular dose with a snack. (I can tell when it's time for another dose because I start wondering what's going on on the internet. :))
posted by
on April 3, 2010
i did indeed check my memail - just posting a little here by way of update.
ishotjr had been given an option of a separate plan that handled MH, much like most Rx plans are someone else other than your main medical provider (like ExpressScripts or Medco).
i was not given any information about such a plan from either the State or National HR person, nor was such info included in the quasi-newhire packet we received.
i will however specifically ask about it on Monday.
and thanks for the tip Jacqueline - i have an appt on Tues to get my Rx refill. I will be explaining my situation and see if they can xfer it all to IR instead of the XR and possibly post-date a 2nd Rx.
posted by
on April 4, 2010
i received word from on high that anything with a diagnostic code for ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, etc is NOT COVERED. no way, no how.
there is not a separate MH plan.
in fact, they are still trying to figure out if my Adderall will be covered.
luckily, my GP was awesome and gave me a larger Rx so it would last longer and said i just can call in next month for a refill to skip the office visit cost. so at least that's good for now.
the HR people are "working on it" my boss tells me. he is trying to explain to them that a lot of my expenses are due to the fact that i just got diagnosed a few months ago and i am still in the stage where i need frequent visits to get the right meds/dosage, and that after this year, my costs won't be as much. this in hopes that the "one time payment to make us whole" they told us about might be higher for me.
in the mean time, i'm taking the civil service test tomorrow. i can't take a $4000 paycut.
posted by
on April 7, 2010
just another follow up in case someone finds this in the future and health care reform is still not realized.
i got nothing. all i got was the previously stated one-time payout they were giving to everyone. this was apparently not negotiable as i never signed anything agreeing to it or not. we were not given any numbers on how that figure was arrived at. it just appeared in our direct deposit one day.
i am not getting a raise, i am not getting compensated in any way for extra costs. i am told that if i incur a cost that was unexpected i can submit it to HR and "maybe" something would happen. i said that i was afraid to go to the doctor now for fear that i would not be covered since i can't "refund" my visit. i was told that my providers need to call a day before to verify the diagnosis codes are covered. at least any diagnostic visits are covered, just not treatment. (which to me is like saying, hey you have cancer but we aren't going to pay for the chemo, just the test that said you had cancer. mental health parity? BS.)
all i know is that i am a fairly good advocate for myself. i feel bad for the first parent who doesn't realize the difference and keeps taking their kids to therapy for ADD and then gets a $1000 bill after a while. oops!
someone had memailed and correctly guessed where i worked, having also worked there but on the other side of the country.
i am so incredibly disappointed with my job right now. and very upset that i have no recourse. i also cannot get private insurance because all of the goods plans require that you either a) have exhausted cobra or b) aren't OFFERED ins thru your employer.
so i have no choice if i want insurance. none. at. all.
thank you for everyone who offered your cost savings tips but i think the first answer is indeed the best. i am trying like hell to find another job and/or go to grad school (where oddly enough, the crappy student ins costs about the same and is BETTER. go figure.)
i hate when posts like this don't have a resolution so i just wanted to give the final word/rant on the whole thing. i just hope that one day this kind of post is culled for a book about the horrors of healthcare in times gone by.
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The Kidd Vs. THE RAID: REDEMPTION
Good action seems to be hard to find these days. What I'm subjected to on a regular basis is typically a poor excuse for what passes as action lately – shit blowing up for no reason and special effects running wild killing mass quantities of faceless and nameless victims that I'm never given a reason to care about. It all starts to blend together after awhile, so, when something truly phenomenal shoves its way to the forefront, you take notice. Needless to say, you'll be paying attention to THE RAID: REDEMPTION. If not, it'll slam your head repeatedly into a wall until you do.
I had been hearing fantastic things about the film since it premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival. "The best action movie in years" seemed to be the consensus, which only raised the bar of expectations to pretty lofty heights. How could a movie being mentioned in the same breath as greatness like DIE HARD possibly live up to the hype? That's pretty simple – by presenting something exciting, something exhilarating, and something that doesn't feel like a chore to watch for once. THE RAID: REDEMPTION offers up a simple plot, infuses it with energy and intensity and just lets it rip for an hour and 40 minutes.
Here's the basic rundown of it… the merciless drug lord Tama Riyadi (Ray Sahetapy) has set up shop in a high-rise apartment building in the middle of Jakarta. For a decade, it's been a no-police zone, with anyone high enough up on the law enforcement food chain having been paid off to ignore it. He may be the premiere resident of the building, but, over the years, Riyadi has been renting out apartments to any seedy motherfucker of the criminal world looking for a place to stay. Today is the day his building is going to be raided and his operation taken down, but, in addition to dealing with him, his right-hand man Andi (Donny Alamsyah) and his wildest henchman accurately called Mad Dog (Yayan Ruhian), the SWAT team is going to have to go floor by floor, attempting to take the building and everyone in it until they get their man.
Rama (Iko Uwais), a rookie member of the SWAT team, is at the center of most of the film, but THE RAID: REDEMPTION has far too much action going on for it to be pinned to one actor. Director Gareth Evans is the real star of the movie, masterfully creating thrilling set piece after set piece in this rundown tenement, with real stakes for the heroes – kill or be killed.
It'd be easy for a movie with such a heavy amount of martial arts and gunplay to get dull and repetitive after awhile, but Evans, with the help of Uwais and Ruhian (who also serve as fight coordinators), manages to make every physical encounter feel fresh, paced beautifully to Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese's score to take full advantage of the adrenaline rush you get every time no bad guys arrive on the scene ready to throw down.
Evans and cinematographer Matt Flannery make tremendous use of the space, avoiding the pratfalls many filmmakers get trapped into when doing action right now. Everyone wants to try to make the action look cool, forgetting the simple fact that action looks cool already. There's no need to incorporate the shaky cam style or zoom in on the participants so closely that it makes it rather impossible to not only see who's winning a fight but who's involved. Evans instead uses a lot of wide shots, which may be less visually interesting, but serves the purpose of showcasing the action far more effectively. Whether it's a tight hallway or a shithole unit in the building, the fighting is allowed to be beautiful in its own right, not ruined with attempts at overstylization. Sometimes less is indeed more, and THE RAID: REDEMPTION proves it.
There's enough to the heroes to root for their success while fearing for their lives, and the villains are a pleasure to watch in all of their deviousness. Riyadi and Mad Dog, in particular, are characters so vile you almost can't help but gravitate towards them, if not for being given good guys you can actually care about. It's always more fun to watch the bad guys at work, and here you get the sense Sahetapy and Ruhian are having a blast playing them. Mad Dog loves to fight, and we come to love watching him do it.
THE RAID: REDEMPTION is a tremendous action flick, and it's certainly not jumping on the bandwagon to call it one of the best action movies I've ever seen. The film backs up such a statement emphatically by kicking your ass relentlessly throughout its duration. Plus, how can you knock any movie that features its own machete gang? Don't waste your time with one of these big budget, special effects-driven "blockbusters" that insult your intelligence by proclaiming you'll be witnessing an action-packed experience. THE RAID: REDEMPTION doesn't make those promises. It just lets its action speak louder than such words.
-Billy Donnelly
"The Infamous Billy The Kidd"
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March 30, 2012, 7:24 p.m. CST
So You Like It, I'm Guessing :)
by Longtime Lurker
March 30, 2012, 7:34 p.m. CST
What.... No Action in This Room?
by Longtime Lurker
The movie is popular...Billy is popular....am I the reason everyone is avoiding this room? :) So sorry. I'll just be leaving now. (Gee, I try so hard to be friendly to everyone). :)
March 30, 2012, 7:41 p.m. CST
I really hope they roll this out nationwide...
by SoylentMean
but I'm guessing I'll end up having to catch this on home video.
March 30, 2012, 7:42 p.m. CST
I skipped this to see Hunger Games. I regret that choice.
by Pixelsmack
March 30, 2012, 7:45 p.m. CST
Cannot wait to see this.
by john
Any talkbackers seen it?? Thoughts??
March 30, 2012, 7:48 p.m. CST
This is the first movie I've seen this dude like
by topaz4206
March 30, 2012, 8:07 p.m. CST
I've read enough. When is this coming to Philly dangit...
by Logan_1973
I've been waiting two weeks through THE BORING GAMES and WRATH OF THE TITS for this to come to town.
March 30, 2012, 8:09 p.m. CST
by kinetickoala
it comes out next week in philly. I saw this last week. I don't have anything more to say, really... I entered this with the highest possible expectations and all of them were blown away. If any of you have any questions about the film, let me know, and I'll do my best to answer them.
March 30, 2012, 8:12 p.m. CST
Release Dates
by The Infamous Billy The Kidd
More of you will be getting it on the 6th... by the 13th, it'll be nationwide.
March 30, 2012, 8:14 p.m. CST
it's showing in austin....
by Noddy93
but you'd never know it from this site. it's showing at the better-than-the-drafthouse Violet Crown Cinema on 2nd street.
March 30, 2012, 8:22 p.m. CST
By the way,
by kinetickoala
I'm not sure why you said he uses a lot of wide shots, because he doesn't. The camera always seems to be a part of the action, maintaining the clarity needed for a good action movie but keeping the kinetic pace going.
March 30, 2012, 8:23 p.m. CST
Yeah.. Can't wait to see it with the original score. Mike Shinoda is a hack
by HanSocrates
Why do they keep doing this - re-scoring foreign films?? Makes no sense..
March 30, 2012, 8:26 p.m. CST
Another good review
by Pete Michaelson
Well-written with a good explanation for why the film worked and why I should want to see it. I never really paid much attention to this movie; looks like something I probably want to see.
March 30, 2012, 8:27 p.m. CST
Opening night in Toronto was packed. And the budget was only a million. So basically the guy who made it is better than Rodriguez but nobody is saying it. Mad Dog is phenomenal.
by torontoxic
March 30, 2012, 8:43 p.m. CST
Have you even heard the new score in its entirety, hansocrates?
by kinetickoala
March 30, 2012, 9 p.m. CST
Best movie of 2012 so far!!!!
by garagons
Fuck shaky cams and close-ups that don't let you see what's going on. If this movie had been made in the 80's it would be considered a classic next to Die Hard and Predator You can feel every kick breaking bones, the threat behind every swing of the machete and the tension of this cops hiding in a building where death awaits behind every corner GO SEE THE RAID NOW
March 30, 2012, 9:03 p.m. CST
Aim it at her tits, Eddie...
by Fa Fa Fooey
That is all.
March 30, 2012, 9:08 p.m. CST
I never cheered and clapped at a movie before
by garagons
But I dare you not to, specially after Mad Dog's fight. It's got some of the most awesome and brutal kills I've seen in a while
March 30, 2012, 9:24 p.m. CST
garagons is right on...
by Andrew Coleman
The fight is awesome. The movie is end to end very solid and the fights are fantastic. They need to open this wide. I think there is some bias that only people on the coasts could watch a foreign action film. That's bull shit. I know plenty of people in the Midwest and elsewhere who would eat this up.
March 30, 2012, 9:28 p.m. CST
Sounds like a video game
by Mugato5150
Make your way up each level in a building with the end boss at the top. Hope it's a little more complex than that.
March 30, 2012, 9:38 p.m. CST
Is it Really That Good? - YES!
by The E
Believe the hype...I didn't want to get my hopes up, and expectations were already sky high with people throwing around classics like "Die Hard" and "Hard Boiled". But believe it and prepared to be owned! It's in the same class as those action classics. It's not as good as Die Hard (that's my all-time fav), but I liked it slightly more than Hard Boiled, and very reminiscent of that movie's kinetic action. I was surprised with the amount of martial arts in the movie, good combination of that along with knife and gunplay.<p><p> Run to see this if you're a fan of action movies.
March 30, 2012, 9:39 p.m. CST
I liked this quite a bit.
by justmyluck
My nitpick was that it could have been trimmed by fifteen minutes or so as to remove the *hold everything while we have another martial arts extravaganza* feel. They also dropped the main villain for what seemed to be a half-hour and I was looking at my watch more than once. Other than that, great camera work, insane stunts, adept electronic soundtrack, brutal and inventive wall-to-wall violence. If that's what you're looking for, THE RAID delivers.
March 30, 2012, 9:49 p.m. CST
Green crack is back
by MooseMalloy
March 30, 2012, 10:08 p.m. CST
Green Crack is great grass but the name doesn't work for me
by Anthony Torchia
and I ran out of money anyway This movie will blow what's left of my face clean off and I am looking forward to it :-)
March 30, 2012, 10:44 p.m. CST
Damn you guys who can get headies
by Aaron Cale
Things are rough in Virginia
March 30, 2012, 11 p.m. CST
I'll wait for Harry's review
by animas
He is the only one I trust to be completely wrong.
March 30, 2012, 11:30 p.m. CST
There are few things in this world as awful as "The Kidd."
by DanielPlainviewOnVacationInBoston
March 30, 2012, 11:32 p.m. CST
Lives up to the hype!
by Darth Thoth
Saw this last week here in NYC and yes, it's true- this movie kicks all types of butt! I can't wait to see it again. The movie actually shook me. Yes, there were moments when I wanted to stand up and clap, throw fake punches and kicks in the air, and so on. I was basically on the edge of my seat the entire film. But those sentiments aside, there were some tense situations, character moments, plot twists, etc. that had major implications and that genuinely shook me for a variety of reasons. This movie pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the credits are done. Props to the entire team who put this flick together for really showing that you can have a relatively small budget of 1 million but if you have talent, passion, and respect for your material, you can make a film a billion times better than these well-funded cgi blockbuster crap fests we're usually fed. The Raid is legit and I can't wait to see it again!
March 30, 2012, 11:33 p.m. CST
re: soundtrack/ score
by Darth Thoth
It was really good. My hope is that the blu-ray will allow us the option of being able to enjoy both versions of the score- the original and new. I'd love to hear how the original score works.
March 31, 2012, 12:04 a.m. CST
Saw this last night
by StrokerX
Saw this last night with the storyboard team I work with. All 15 of us LOVED it. Best action movie I think I've ever seen. Amazing. Even the scenes in between the action were expertly shot. Everything was captivating. You'll see some of the best kills ever. The whole theatre was cheering and clapping multiple times. Awesome. I just wonder how the director will ever top this.
March 31, 2012, 12:08 a.m. CST
The Audience were stunned at my screening..
by Kid Dynamite
Nobody and I mean nobody moved a muscle, and for the people who brought snacks to into the theater?? They didn't even picked it up and eat it once, lol... We were just mesmerized at what was on display here folks... Don't go expecting Crouching Tiger or Kung Fu Hustle like the Ads falsely tells you so... This is the kind of action movies that Orion/Cannon pictures used to produce.. Gareth Evans style is sick, just fucking sick!!!!! He makes David Fincher look like Sophia Coppola, okay I like Sophia Coppola... MAD DOG IS AN INDONESIAN TERMINATOR!!!!
March 31, 2012, 12:45 a.m. CST
What the shit, Denver?!
by BuckminsterOhare
This was supposed to open next Friday at the Mayan, but now it's been pushed back a week. Fooey.
March 31, 2012, 12:57 a.m. CST
Roger Ebert gave The Raid one star.
by successor
But then again he's the same guy who gave the first Die Hard two stars back in the day and then gave its sequel two enthusiastic thumbs up, so he can be just as fallible as any other critic. I might check it out if it comes near my area.
March 31, 2012, 1:22 a.m. CST
This is all very interesting, but
by Raggles Wimpole
Why is no one talking about Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Tacos? I ate one today & it is the greatest thing I've put into my mouth since that plant I found growing out of a pile of cow shit.
March 31, 2012, 2:18 a.m. CST
they re-scored it?
by raging bullshitter
Is this a common thing to do with foreign films? That pisses me off what is the point if doing that?
March 31, 2012, 7:59 a.m. CST
Is this going to be like the Attack The Block thing a while back...
by gotilk
and I end up LOVING THE HELL OUT OF THIS!!??
March 31, 2012, 8:08 a.m. CST
So, Sacramento has.. what? 400 screens
by gotilk
and not one is playing this. But you can see a showing of The Crying Games every ten fucking minutes at every single cinema in town except the 2 art houses. (yeah, I know, with 2 art house cinemas, I can't really complain, can I?) C'mon Sac.
March 31, 2012, 8:09 a.m. CST
by Nice Marmot
Get this fucker to Columbus, OH!!! NOW!!!!!!
March 31, 2012, 8:28 a.m. CST
Gareth Evans is the star of this movie!!!!
by Andrew Quinsatt
Can't praise the guy enough, every single shot has his auteur signature style in full display... This is the kind of movie you just pop in your bluray player and make it look like a painting in on your wall...
March 31, 2012, 8:29 a.m. CST
pffffft... ebert
by goatboy500
I respect Ebert as a film critic, but as a MOVIE critic, or as a commentator on modern society (ie video games) he just seems to miss the point completely. Also, the guy trashed Night Of the Living Dead back in the day... and then co-wrote Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls. The man's an anomaly.
March 31, 2012, 8:54 a.m. CST
Don't believe the hype
by Garbageman33
It's fine. But it's no better than something like Ong Bak. Mentioning it in the same breath as 'Die Hard' is preposterous. The last fight scene (the one that lasts roughly 20 minutes) is hilarious. And I'm reasonably sure it's not meant to be. It makes the fight scene in 'They Live' look restrained and understated by comparison.
March 31, 2012, 9:01 a.m. CST
by SuperSaiyan2112
You fucked up...I hope you enjoy the taste of cock down there in while the rest of us choose to have common sense.
March 31, 2012, 9:01 a.m. CST
by SuperSaiyan2112
March 31, 2012, 10:09 a.m. CST
by nothindude
Do you know that the guy that you said winning pulitzer prize was once giving Speed 2 THREE stars but the other hand gave Die Hard TWO stars. He also gave MI:4 - Ghotocol THREE AND A HALF stars and what were the strong points of MI:4 that he mentioned over and over sometimes even in really detail? THE ACTION SEQUENCES. Even pulitzer prize winners can't help but having bias or double standard in their judgment.
March 31, 2012, 10:24 a.m. CST
So it's this year's Attack the Block?
by Uga
Meaning a thoroughly underwhelming, cheesy piece of crap all the geeks cream over?
March 31, 2012, 10:49 a.m. CST
The Raid is exactly what you paid your hard-earned dollars for...
by yourstupid
I fell for the AOTB hype, and paid dearly for it with my wife and friend when we saw it. The Raid, on the other hand, had me walking out with a big fucking smile on my face. It definitely had multiple wow factors that had me clapping with the audience. Don't see this on your computer or TV, go catch it with a lively crowd if possible.
March 31, 2012, 11:09 a.m. CST
by Johnny Wrong
...you're a dick.
March 31, 2012, 11:24 a.m. CST
Can it really be THIS good?
by Motoko Kusanagi
I fracking hope so! Bring on THE RAID!
March 31, 2012, 11:44 a.m. CST
This movie ain't no Attack The Damn Block???
by Andrew Quinsatt
It's way fucking better, has better style and the Villain is way more fucking intense than some fucking Alien shit!!!!
March 31, 2012, 11:45 a.m. CST
Attack the Block was the last time I was fooled by Ain't It Cool.
by sweeneydave
However, it was also the first time you guys unaminously recommended something that completely fell short for me. So while I will remain cautious, I'm still allowing myself to get a "little" excited about this.
March 31, 2012, 1:02 p.m. CST
All of the clips I have seen of this look fucking stupid.
by Ironhelix
The fighting is that retarded, over-the-top, bullshit that no human being could ever actually pull off in an actual fight. If this were Jackie Chan, or had some supernatural spin to it, I would be on board. Seen too many actual fights to get off on this fantasy garbage.
March 31, 2012, 1:17 p.m. CST
Saw this opening night...
by spookymulder
I thought it was okay. However, no way is this worth driving "hundreds of miles" to see nor is it better than "Die Hard", which I read in some dude's review. It has great fights and is generally pretty brutal but after all the hype on this, I walked out feeling a little underwhelmed. It's also one of those movies where you realize that they've practically shown you 90% of the good stuff online or in the trailers.
March 31, 2012, 1:19 p.m. CST
by Andrew Quinsatt
That's cool, at least you recognize Jackie Chan but I gotta tell you, it works in this film.. This isn't the Jackie Chan whimsical fighting choreography where he goes Buster Keaton on yah, the raid has a more realistic brutality approach to it.. You gotta see the knife fights in this, it's pretty dope...
March 31, 2012, 1:22 p.m. CST
The problem with all the fights...
by Garbageman33
They go on way too long. How are we supposed to believe these guys are total badasses when it takes them about 100 punches and kicks to take out their opponents? They're essentially slap fights.
March 31, 2012, 1:24 p.m. CST
None of the fight scenes hold a candle to this 5 second clip
by Garbageman33
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVOQX56a9oQ. See, that's how you take a motherfucker out Not with 67 punches and kicks.
March 31, 2012, 1:30 p.m. CST
As a matter of fact...
by spookymulder
Nothing in the Raid was this good, except MAYBE the two on one fight against the main henchman : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ditPebZ8g&feature=related
March 31, 2012, 2:06 p.m. CST
The 2-on-1 fight is exactly the kind of thing I'm talking about
by Garbageman33
We're supposed to be impressed that you double team the guy and hit him roughly 2,024 times before he finally succumbs (to boredom, presumably).
March 31, 2012, 2:13 p.m. CST
They should rename this site "Ain't it Cool News Billy the Kid?!?!"
by Marlboroliteman
Well written review.
March 31, 2012, 2:20 p.m. CST
I think the fight on the 25th floor with Brian Cox vs 14 machete wielding tweekers was well choreographed.
by Marlboroliteman
March 31, 2012, 2:44 p.m. CST
Super duper moments
by spookymulder
I also thought the movie had a lot of those "final blow" moments that were meant to make you stand up and clap but at least half of those moments fell flat. I think that maybe if I had watched this in a packed theater that was going outright bananas, I may have dug it more. When I saw the 2nd Transformers movie, I enjoyed it simply because the crowd was so into it. And then I watched it again and hoo boy was that film ripe.
March 31, 2012, 4:14 p.m. CST
by Keith Hayes
So you're saying the reaction of the crowd determines whetehr YOU like a movie or not ?! WTF!! guess you suffer from groupthink. that's sad
March 31, 2012, 5:47 p.m. CST
negative headline for a positive review
by Adelai Niska
But hey, Harry doesn't read this site so nobody'll notice that the Kidd sucks
March 31, 2012, 6:41 p.m. CST
Might be a great grindhouse-type movie but definitely not a great movie
by DEX
I can see why some people love this movie but just call it what it is: action porn. There's lots of cool fights that go on forever but zero character development and an almost non-existent plot. Watching it feels like when you're sitting on a couch watching your buddy play a video game.
March 31, 2012, 6:57 p.m. CST
Sounds like my initial prognosis may have been correct.
by Mugato5150
It sounded like a video game and that's still the impression I'm getting. I still want to see it and have an open mind but it's going to have to have a lot more that what I've heard to mentioned in the same breath with Die Hard. The best moments in Die Hard had nothing to do with kung fu or shooting.
March 31, 2012, 8:13 p.m. CST
by Nial
March 31, 2012, 8:24 p.m. CST
@ lisab
by Greg
Lisa - Roger Ebert wrote the worst movie I've ever seen. BTVOTD is pure shit. Why would you even attempt to use him as a reference?
March 31, 2012, 8:39 p.m. CST
Read Ebert's Review of The Raid and then...
by CooGuy
go read his review of Rumble in the Bronx. The dude loves Rumble for the same reasons he hates The Raid. I've seen The Raid twice already, seeing it for a third time tomorrow. You can't compare it to other action films. It's something totally different. This isn't a film deep with plot or characters; it's a brutal film filled with violence in the form of fists, knives, and machetes. I honestly don't understand any video game comparison, outside of the completely unoriginal thought of comparing the warehouse floors to levels in a game. This is a film about survival and showcasing Iko Uwais. If you didn't know that prior to attending a screening, maybe you should read more...
March 31, 2012, 8:47 p.m. CST
I need to see this movie again, asap. It's amazing.
by StrokerX
I feel for those who were underwhelmed by this movie. This is the kind of movie I tell strangers about.
March 31, 2012, 8:50 p.m. CST
I also liked how the action
by StrokerX
I also liked how the action was very diverse. It has almost everything. Great use of an environment too. Lots of creative things going on here.
April 1, 2012, 12:45 a.m. CST
NOT Attack the Block
by The E
Not even in the same league. That movie sucked and was the clearly a victim of excessive and undeserved hype. I thought ATB was one of the worst movies I saw last year...while Raid is on the best action movie I've seen in the past few years.
April 1, 2012, 1:34 a.m. CST
Are you kidding me...
by Joe Damiani
I have to go all the way to Hato Rey to see this? Boo!! Show it in Ponce godammit!!!
April 1, 2012, 3:11 a.m. CST
Some good choreography too little too late. CG blood bore
by uncanny_alley
Watching this movie felt pretty much nothing the like Die Hard viewing experience due to the complete lack of humor. Particularly disappointing was how long it took to get the the martial arts for a movie I'd heard described as non-stop action. For what seemed like 40 minutes (I could be wrong), the 'action' is just a series of close-up and group bullets entering bodies assassination-style. After that, the first real Silat scene involves so much CGI stab wounds that it just seemed like some late Oldboy ripoff (from what I remember from that film, which I also disliked, for what that's worth in explaining where I'm coming from). After that, a few better fights occur that still felt hampered by the film's overbearing attempts at grittiness. There also weren't any stunts that blew my mind, with the most memorable being a guy who lands on his back, which seemed to break in the middle through the magic of CGI, which honestly killed the stunt to me. If I had only seen the trailer and never read the many glowing reviews, I'd have waited for netflix and watched halfway through. The most frustrating part is that I left the film thinking of other crappy modern southeast asian action films I'd I'd rather watch. Sure, "Born to Fight" 2004 suffers from the same flaws of pretentious seriousness/gloom and cg blood splatter, but at least with that film includes some of the most insane stunts/peril I have ever seen (and due to its more movielike 90's style I can derive some unintentional humor from its flamboyant attempts at patriotic gore-drama energy). I never watched Merantau because it's trailer did nothing to make me believe it was any better than its middling reviews suggested. Aside from the martial arts skill that is on display in the film's second half, this felt like another gloomy, bummer-based modern Western action film. Basically, this film just bumped up my rating for a lot of other modern martial arts films I've seen by making them all that much better by comparison.
April 1, 2012, 3:25 a.m. CST
It's a karate movie, not an action movie.
by Mr. Waturi
Saw it. It's good, but the fight scenes are way too long. Had a headache 2/3 of the way through. Doesn't compare to Die Hard. That was an action movie. The Raid is a karate movie that takes place in a building.
April 1, 2012, 5:23 a.m. CST
re: "I am waiting expectantly to hear [...] what precisely is redeemed"
by buggerbugger
You want The Kidd to explain why the American distributors changed the title from 'The Raid' to 'The Raid: Redemption'? I'm not sure that's his job, to be honest. You might as well be asking him to justify why no Titans clash in 'Clash of the Titans'. Or why there are no glass dolls in 'Short Night of Glass Dolls'.
April 1, 2012, 9:02 a.m. CST
Saw it for the 2nd time..
by Andrew Quinsatt
The characters and the way the story unfolds is a lot better than you think it is.. It's certainly a lot better than most of the Action movies that came out in America in the last 5 years but that's really not saying much... To be honest I think this movie is just as good as Die Hard, in terms of suspending disbelief and enjoyment.. Remember The budget for The Raid is less than an Oscar Meyer commercial, that in itself is a remarkable achievement.. Can you imagine if Gareth Evans had the same Budget as Die Hard??? Very much looking forward to the sequel...
April 1, 2012, 9:39 a.m. CST
I love the "this isn't an action movie..." talk
by Hipshot
The most honest thing people can say is: "this isn't an action movie, the way I define action movies" since there's no solid definition everybody agrees on. A movie that exists primarily for it's action-excitement? Sure, and there would be sub-genres of martial arts, war, crime, and so forth. Karate movies are mostly action films (not all--Karate Kid films are probably more character films or "coming of age" movies). All this stuff overlaps. And BTW--"Raid" looks fabulous.
April 1, 2012, 10:45 a.m. CST
The Redemption part (SPOILERS)
by Garbageman33
I assume it's his brother that's redeemed, by turning his back on the crime lord to help the guy escape. Right?
April 1, 2012, 10:56 a.m. CST
This was a piece of shit
by David Duchovny
Nothing but an extended video game cut scene (and not even up to Blizzard standards)
April 1, 2012, 11:38 a.m. CST
@tittytwister: I'll let my nick answer your question! ;)
by TheRaidKickedYourAss
The Raid is fucking amazing! That is all!
April 1, 2012, 11:42 a.m. CST
by TheRaidKickedYourAss
Your right! The camera is almost, like, tethered to the action at a distance that allows appropriate visibility while not feeling disconnected from the action proceedings!!! It's too good!!! Almost like live action bullet time, sort of!
April 1, 2012, 11:48 a.m. CST
by TheRaidKickedYourAss
It is more complex than just going floor to floor fighting bad guys but generally that's the idea. Point is you get on a roller coaster and say "I hope this ride is more complex than just going up high and then dropping and racing around the tracks." Thats what your there for!!! :)
April 1, 2012, noon CST
The Machete gang was absolutely my fav part
by Andrew Quinsatt
Damn what an adrenaline rush and I love that part where he took the guys neck jump back through the door and impaled his neck through the broken door, fucking awesome!!!
April 1, 2012, 12:04 p.m. CST
Shaky Cam
by justin
Did the Kidd really say that this doesn't have shaky cam? It has MORE shaky cam than anything else I've seen. Literally, nothing is going on and they are shaking it. If people are just talking, they hold it still, but jesus christ, that shit got so out of hand. Also this movie did not live up to expectations. It was enjoyable, but never ever mention this in the same breath as Die Hard.
April 1, 2012, 3:25 p.m. CST
I really want to see this...
by Winston Smith
...and I will. But I will admit, knowing how I reacted to other films in the past, a lot of the "OMG" comments seem suspicious to me. Attack the Block was a lot of fun but not brilliant. I don't know, hype does affect things, especially since SOMETIMES things do live up to the hype. But comparing it to Die Hard and Predator... I mean Die Hard is a fucking action classic with a great main character, and Predator builds such a great mood and feel and world. Don't fucking promise things that don't exist.
April 1, 2012, 3:27 p.m. CST
by Winston Smith
If you didn't know that prior to attending a screening, maybe you should read more...
April 1, 2012, 6:42 p.m. CST
@garbageman33 and @spookymulder
by nothindude
Do you know what is the problem with Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong? Apart from the fight scenes, all SUCKED. Big time. Did we care about Jaa's character? NO. Did we care about all the characters surrounding him? NO. Did we care about the story? NO. What were we waiting for? FIGHT SCENES! But what did we get? We got only few fight scenes peppered into FILLERS which called bad story and bad characters. Actually that's also the problem of Hollywood action movies in the last decade or so. Too many fillers, too few fight/action scenes. That's what The Raid understands and turn it up side down. Almost no frills, but huge amount of action scenes. Enough story to hold all up together. I hope Prachya Pinkaew can come up with something similar with Tom Yum Goong-2 (he's filming now with Jaa). Just forget about the fillers/story/characters. Just make it enough to hold up the action. Give us what we want the most. MANY ACTION SCENES.
April 1, 2012, 7:21 p.m. CST
My only point was that the action scenes in Ong Bak were better
by Garbageman33
I never said it was a better movie. Much like The Raid isn't a better movie than Die Hard. In fact, it should never again be mentioned in the same sentence. Not unless that sentence is, "The Raid isn't nearly as good Die Hard".
April 1, 2012, 7:23 p.m. CST
It's like sitting on the couch watching your friend play a videogame
by Garbageman33
Perfect description.
April 1, 2012, 7:41 p.m. CST
The Raid and Die Hard are completely two different fucking movies..
by Kid Dynamite
I really don't get the fucking comparison... What is it, that they're set in a fucking "Building?" Other than that, they are completely different from each other in terms of action... Is Die Hard the best example people can come up with in terms of the Greatest American Action Movie Of All Time???
April 1, 2012, 7:59 p.m. CST
Assault On Precint 13 (Original) is the better comparison
by Kid Dynamite
Both made on a shoe string budget while Die Hard fucking cost like 28 mill????
April 1, 2012, 8:38 p.m. CST
Assault on Precinct 13 is how I explained it.
by Baked
Except the gangs are in the building with the crimelord already. Or would it be the remake except the cops outside are good guys? Or would it be Assault on Precinct 13 and its remake combined into one movie. Yeah, I'll go with that. P.S. You can't spell The Raid without Die Hard. Well, except for the extra D...you can replace that with a T.
April 1, 2012, 8:56 p.m. CST
@baked, Assault On Precinct 13 in reverse...
by Kid Dynamite
Assault On Precinct 13- Cops/good guys are in the building The Raid-Gangs and Crime-lord are in the building Assault On Precinct 13- Bad guys coming in to invade The Raid- Swat team is coming to invade the building
April 1, 2012, 11:08 p.m. CST
The Kidd hasn't countered b/c he's been at Wrestlemania.
by adeceasedfan
Good ol' violence for violence sake.
April 2, 2012, 7:34 a.m. CST
Why no Hardboiled comparison?
by Coled Slawter
John Woo's HARDBOILED took place in a multi-level hospital with insane action. Also the coolest henchman's name in that film was Mad Dog. It was also filmed in Asia. I realize the entire film didn't take place inside a building, but most of the action took place in large multi-level buildings on a smaller budget.
April 2, 2012, 7:46 a.m. CST
The reason The Raid is being compared to Die Hard and Assault 13 is....
by Andrew Quinsatt
Because the Director is White???? This movie is 100% Asian, certified with A Me love You Long Time stamp of approval... I will be seeing this movie in the next two weeks and it'll be my third viewing of this movie, can't wait!!!
April 2, 2012, 10:20 a.m. CST
@phillybul31: Groupthink
by spookymulder
Not saying that at all but you have to admit that it's hard not to get swept up in a film when a theater full of cheering, laughing, clapping, etc. people get all into it. Like I said before, Transformers 2 was an absolute piece but the crowd was so into it that it didn't seem so bad... that is until I watched it again at home. I've throughly enjoyed films that the rest of the audience absolutely hated and vice versa. I think the level of hype for this film truly oversold the film. I enjoyed Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol a hell of a lot more than I did this but is it even fair to compare the two? I don't know.
April 2, 2012, 12:06 p.m. CST
So hope Palsey-cam would fuckin' go away
by Guy Grand
Glad to hear the director lets the action take place in the frame, instead of the frame being the shitty action. Hell, even the Hunger Games is fuckin' unwatchable in its jerky, shitty cinematography. Don't get me started on the pinnacle of shitty lazy fucking action direction -- Quantum of Solace. Good-for-nothing Hollywood directors of today -- you want something innovative and "new" in your car chases, study Frankenheimer's Ronin. Don't hire the Parkinson's DP.
April 2, 2012, 3:38 p.m. CST
Just saw it
by elsachmo
Really good film. Pretty much action from start to finish. The fight scenes are very violent and more in the "realistic" realm. The story is simple but good and leaves you satisfied but also anticipating a sequel. Films like Ong Bak have more creative and flashy fights, but, if you're into violent martial arts action flicks, you should certainly check it out.
April 2, 2012, 5:42 p.m. CST
by The Infamous Billy The Kidd
Sorry, but it's not really my job to try to dispute another critic's take or assessment of the material. Roger Ebert likes what he likes, and I like what I like. THE RAID is the type of film that you either give yourself over to entirely, accept it for what it is and enjoy it... or you don't. It's as simple as that. From reading Ebert's perspective, I think he was probably looking for a bit more to the film than there is, but, at least for me, the film was exciting. It gave me enough to the characters to care whether they lived or died. And this wasn't groupthink. This wasn't sitting in a theatre full of people all enthusiastically buying into what they're seeing on-screen. I watched this with a smattering of press, who may or may not have had the same reactions as me. But, as I sat there, I was drawn further and further into the movie.
April 3, 2012, 10:51 p.m. CST
by nothindude
The action scenes in both Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong are not better than The Raid. The only one that really stands out from both was when Jaa fighting inside a burning temple in TYG. The choreography was great on that one. The remaining action/fight scenes in both movies were bad. Poor choreography, in fact there's almost no choreography at all. We only saw Jaa kicking everybody's ass. No resistance at all from the opponents. They were all just like punching bags. Even in the end of TYG when he had to deal with many people in suits also when he had to fight against several big white guys, those were totally lame. The other Thai movie that had similar good fight scene was Chocolate. The entire fight scenes in the movie were bad, similar to Ong Bak and TYG. But there's one fight scene that was good, it was when Jeeja Yanin had to fight against a small guy with eye glass. The choreography was very good on that one. Sadly, the other fight scenes were just similar to both Ong Bak and TYG. Really bad. Poor choreography. One thing that should be mentioned in terms of fight scenes is that The Raid is very well shot and edited. Thai movies like Ong Bak, TYG, Chocolate, generally were poorly shot and edited.
April 9, 2012, 11:34 a.m. CST
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This explains the title...sort of http://theraid-movie.blogspot.com/2012/02/raid-trailer-and-that-title.html
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In critical infrastructure industries, 87% of the executives surveyed see effective alignment of security with compliance needs, compared with 70% in the non-critical industries. Similar gaps are seen with regard to protecting confidential information (77% effective alignment in the critical industries vs. 69% in the non-critical industries), meeting certification standards (77% vs. 65%), maintaining business continuity (75% vs. 68%), and keeping pace with competitors (60% vs. 54%).
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I have to say that sometimes — rarely, but sometimes — it happens to me that I wake up in the morning, I look at myself in the mirror, I think that I'm very beautiful. You know, the sun is shining, I'm very, very happy. This day, it's impossible that I go to my studio and I draw and I write something. This day, I go out, I buy myself a dress, I call my friends, I have some pina colada, I never create. If we were very happy we would be like cats — we would lick ourselves and then sleep and eat and probably we would be much happier. But we would be cats.


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After winning a thrilling, and classicly-played, Game 3 on the road to grab a 2-1 series lead, the Rangers look to put a stranglehold on the series this evening when they skate against the Senators in Ottawa. Both teams will be looking to improve their games and take their drive and intensity up another few notches this evening, trying to gain the edge in what has been an extremely evenly played series to this point. Henrik Lundqvist was the difference in Game 3 with a 39-save shutout, the fourth post-season shutout of his NHL career. But Ottawa's Craig Anderson also was extremely sharp---and often times spectacular---on Monday night, and comes in with his confidence riding high. Brian Boyle---who has been dubbed the "villain" in Ottawa circles---has scored three of the Rangers seven goals in this series, including both game-winners; and his two-way play along with that of linemates Brandon Prust and Ruslan Fedotenko has been a big part of the Rangers success so far. Rookie Chris Kreider is expected to be more relaxed and on top of his game playing alongside veterans Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik this evening, as once again Carl Hagelin sits out due to his league-imposed suspension. With their backs close to, if not completely against, the wall, the Senators will likely come charging out of the gates tonight. The question is whether or not they will be led by team captain Daniel Alfredsson, who sat out Game 3 due to the afteraffects of being elbowed in the head in Saturday's Game 2 by Hagelin. Ottawa coach Paul MacLean will also have to decide if Matt Carkner---suspended for Game 3---will be reinserted into the Sens lineup tonight or if ex-Ranger Matt Gilroy will remain in the lineup.
Rangers-Dan Girardi: Not that it should come as a surprise after his All-Star play during the regular season, but Girardi has been a rock for the Rangers through the first three games of this series. He leads all players with 17 blocked shots already, is averaging 28 minutes of ice-time per game, and is tied with Brian Boyle and Artem Anisimov for the team scoring lead with three points (0-3-3).
Senators-Jason Spezza: Due in part to the great job Girardi and Ryan McDonagh have done against him, Spezza has had a very quiet series so far, with just one assist in three games. In Game 3, with Ottawa missing Daniel Alfredsson and needing a boost offensively, Spezza had three shots on goal in 19:44 worth of ice-time, while also taking three minor penalties.
"Listen it's going to remain a physical series. There is no backing down on either side. We just have to keep our discipline, and play with an edge, keep playing the way we have all year long."-Brian Boyle
The Rangers are 39-29 all-time in Game 4 of the playoffs. They have won five of their last six Game Fours dating back to 2007.
The Rangers won only 34% of their faceoffs in Game 3. Only John Mitchell, who won two of three, had a winning faceoff percentage.
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Looking for spinach recipes? Spinach is very good for you, so using it in cooking helps add more healthy vegetables to your diet. Here is a great vegetarian spinach recipe, Palak Paneer, or Spinach with Paneer Cheese, Ginger, Garlic, Yogurt, Onions. This is a delicious spinach with cheese dish that you can get at any Indian restaurant. Any Indian restaurant will have it, and usually it is served at buffet restaurants as well. If you get a chance, try this dish — it is delicious, creamy and usually not very spicy.
And if you want to try, but are not planning a trip to an Indian restaurant, you can now make it and try it yourself. And when you make it yourself, and you can control how much oil goes into it, and, make it tastier and healthier. You can also make it less spicy or more spicy, depending on your taste.
I saw this dish referred to as both Saag Paneer and Palak Paneer. After some research, I found out, that Palak means "spinach". This means that Palak Paneer means Spinach with Paneer. On the other hand, Saag is any green, so Saag Paneer means a Green Vegetable with Paneer, and it can be any green vegetable, not just spinach.
What is Paneer? Paneer is a cheese, that you can find at Indian grocery stores, and International grocery stores. Don't have Paneer? No problem — I also made this recipe with ricotta cheese — take a look at Ricotta and Spinach Recipe. It is just as delicious.
Here are a few more spinach recipes: Spinach Salad Recipe With Feta, Red Onions And Cucumbers, Spinach Salad Recipe With Radishes, Onions And Feta Salad Dressing, Sausage And Peppers Recipe With Spinach, Chicken Stir Fry Recipe With Spinach And Ginger.
What can you serve with Spinach With Paneer Cheese, Ginger, Garlic, Yogurt — Palak Paneer? To make a vegetarian lunch or dinner, serve it with a rice dish and a salad. For example, you can serve it with Basmati Rice With Dill and Green Bean Recipes With Radishes, Red Onions And Dill.
Ingredients For Making Spinach With Paneer Cheese, Ginger, Garlic, Yogurt — Palak Paneer
12 oz of Paneer Cheese
1 pound of Baby Spinach
2 cloves of Garlic
1/2 of a large Onion
1/2 teaspoon of Ginger
1 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
2 Scallions
Pepper Flakes
Ground Cumin
Ground Coriander
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Of Canola Oil
How To Make Spinach With Paneer Cheese, Ginger, Garlic, Yogurt — Palak Paneer
First, prepare your ingredients. Cut Paneer Cheese into cubes, and use paper towels to make it dry.
Peel, wash and chop the onions. Peel and chop the garlic. Peel and chop the ginger. Wash, dry and chop baby spinach. Clean, wash and chop the scallions.
Heat up one tablespoon of oil in a saute pan. Add Paneer to the saute pan and cook for a few minutes on each side. Take Paneer off the skillet.
Add the remaining oil to the saute pan. Add onions, garlic and ginger to the pan and saute for a few minutes. Add a few pepper flakes to the onion mixture. If you would like your dish to be just slightly spicy, add just a few pepper flakes. Cook for a few more minutes. Add the spinach and cook for five more minutes. Make sure that the spinach is cooked.
Add yogurt to spinach and cook for one minute. Add ground cumin, ground coriander and a bit of salt and pepper. Mix the mixture. Add the fried Paneer Cheese back to the saute pan, and gently mix into the spinach mixture. Turn off the heat.
Garnish the dish with chopped scallions and serve with rice and a salad.


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