It's half the battle, dammit.


G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra drops into theaters on Friday, and what better way to count down to the movie than by remembering those awesome PSAs shown at the end of the cartoon G.I. Joe episodes that would encourage you to be a better citizen or to at least pause before doing something stupid. Stuff like reporting your tax-evading parents to the government or deciding whether to check Tommy's body for a pulse before or after grabbing hold of that live wire that's shooting out sparks and dancing wildly on the street.


Every '80s child was faced with those issues.


Oh, wait.


Anyway, watch the "Don't be in a hurry to build your treehouse" ad and take some notes.

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If you saw this week's Quick, you know that Danny Balis' new CD Too Much Living comes out next month. But the first single, a gorgeous, melancholy tune called "Tethered," was added to the rotation at KHYI-FM 95.3 (The Range) yesterday. If the station's listeners have any taste to speak of (and I think they do), they'll start calling in and requesting it.


Before you turn the radio on, take a listen to the song right now:


Danny Balis, "Tethered":

(128k Download)


Thanks to Danny for letting us share it.

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That's right: We've got 10 pairs of passes to tomorrow night's NorthPark advance screening of the new Meryl Streep-Amy Adams foodie flick. All you have to do is e-mail me [hhauk (at) quickdfw.com] with "J&J" in the subject line ... Fire away!

UPDATE: Passes are all gone. Thanks for playing!

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A salt-and-pepper-bearded, haggard-looking Denzel Washington roams a scorched and ravaged post-apocalyptic world, wandering into dusty towns and mini-civilizations built in the ruins. In one scene, he's surrounded by a band of weapons-wielding baddies, at which point he turns from quiet old guy to a fighting machine. What the --? The situation plays itself out again and again as unsavory types keep pursuing Washington.

Turns out he's hiding something everyone else wants, something they might to kill to have ... and something he does kill to protect, in spectacular fashion. Methinks I like this street-fightin' Denzel ...

Release date: Jan. 15, 2010

Chance of box office success: The jury's out. It's got Denzel and tons of haunting images and a plot that seems exciting, but its January release date doesn't inspire confidence. I'm wondering if whatever Denzel's protecting turns out to be a bit of a letdown.

Should you see it?: I'm gonna go out on a limb and proclaim this a must-rent.

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Quick is spotlighting terrific summer cocktails over the next few weeks, and we want you to weigh in on your favorites. Check back for the final installment Wednesday.

Hurricane

Where to get it: Hurricane Grill, 2831 Greenville Ave.

Why it's fabulous: Unlike most slushy bevs that are light on flavor from the get-go and only get more watery as they melt, the frozen hurricane at the Grill is brightly flavored, with a strong fruity taste from start to end. It was way tastier than the hurricane I sipped (OK, slammed) on Bourbon Street during a recent trip. Considering that the drink is touted as a native bev of New Orleans, that's saying a lot!

Tell us ... Where do you go for an old classic cocktail?

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Dark Party is the new project on which cutting-edge electro artists Eliot Lipp and Leo 123 collaborate. They'll be joined on the bill by Blixaboy and Brooklyn's Mux Mool. A rare chance to party on a Monday. 8 p.m. The Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. $6-$10. 214-741-3393. myspace.com/theloungeonelmst.

Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ spinning dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.

Relax at Cool Out Mondays with music supplied by Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.

Paul Slavens presents his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.

Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.

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