According to a U.K. survey, the cheesiest movie lines of all time (or I guess the last ten years?):
1. "Titanic": Leonardo DiCaprio's "I'm the king of the world!"
2. "Dirty Dancing": Patrick Swayze's "Nobody puts Baby in the corner."
3. "Four Weddings And A Funeral": Andie McDowell's "Is it still raining? I hadn't noticed."
3. "Ghost": Demi Moore's "Ditto." to Patrick Swayze's "I love you."
5. "Top Gun": Val Kilmer to Tom Cruise: "You can be my wingman anytime"
6. "Notting Hill": Julia Roberts' "I'm just a girl... standing in front of a boy... asking him to love her."
7. "Independence Day": Bill Pullman's "Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"
8. "Braveheart": Mel Gibson's "They may take our lives, but they will not take our freedom!"
9. "Jerry Maguire": Renee Zellweger to Tom Cruise: "You had me at hello."
10. "The Postman": A blind woman says to Kevin Costner: "You're a godsend, a savior." He replies: "No, I'm a postman."
I agree with Dirty Dancing, but isn't that what makes the movie great? And I'm surprised enough people even saw (or remember) the Postman to have it included on this list.
Monday, December 6
Arrested Development
Funniest.Show.Ever.
Although this was one of the weaker episodes (tends to happen when a show has too much plot for just one episode), it did have some truly hilarious moments.
- Buster, whose family thinks he's going to Iraq but he's not even in the army, comes to his father's funeral in "regulation miltary uniform" that his brother Gob got him. He looks like Liza Minelli in Caberet.
- Lindsay attends the funeral in a shirt that says "SLUT" since she's trying to hit on the bounty hunter slash caterer (Ice).
- Gob tries to get into "POOF," which happens to be a magazine for magicians and not the new gay guy in the office.
Although this was one of the weaker episodes (tends to happen when a show has too much plot for just one episode), it did have some truly hilarious moments.
- Buster, whose family thinks he's going to Iraq but he's not even in the army, comes to his father's funeral in "regulation miltary uniform" that his brother Gob got him. He looks like Liza Minelli in Caberet.
- Lindsay attends the funeral in a shirt that says "SLUT" since she's trying to hit on the bounty hunter slash caterer (Ice).
- Gob tries to get into "POOF," which happens to be a magazine for magicians and not the new gay guy in the office.
Simpsons
How is this show one of the funniest on TV after so many years? I don't have an answer, but I'm glad it's still on the air.
This country is not red...
According to MediaWeek, 99.9% of the FCC complaints in 2004 (not including Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction) have been from one organization, the Parents Television Council. 99.9%
Maybe it's time someone starts a leftist group with a narrow political agenda that compliments the networks for airing (and the FCC for allowing them to air) entertaining television programs for adults. Because I think if all those red-state-of-minded people had their way, we wouldn't have Desperate Housewives to look forward to every Sunday.
I always agreed that the whole Ms. Jackson (Janet if you're nasty) thing was a little out-of-control and not appropriate for all the little kids watching the SuperBowl and deserving of all the complaints. But regular programming should be monitored by PARENTS. Not some right-wing Christian group who hates gays and thinks abstinence is the answer to teen pregnancy and AIDS, all in the name of God.
Maybe it's time someone starts a leftist group with a narrow political agenda that compliments the networks for airing (and the FCC for allowing them to air) entertaining television programs for adults. Because I think if all those red-state-of-minded people had their way, we wouldn't have Desperate Housewives to look forward to every Sunday.
I always agreed that the whole Ms. Jackson (Janet if you're nasty) thing was a little out-of-control and not appropriate for all the little kids watching the SuperBowl and deserving of all the complaints. But regular programming should be monitored by PARENTS. Not some right-wing Christian group who hates gays and thinks abstinence is the answer to teen pregnancy and AIDS, all in the name of God.
Decisions... decisions....
Let's see... on Wednesday, shall I watch Ryan Seacrest host the Billboard Music Awards or A Clay Aiken Christmas? Why.. oh WHY??? do the networks put us in these difficult positions?
Oh wait.... "Lost" is on at the very same time. Phew! That was a close one!
Oh wait.... "Lost" is on at the very same time. Phew! That was a close one!
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
What happens when you put two of the world's most prettiest people together in one movie? They try to kill each other?
The trailer.
The trailer.
Heidi dishes pearls of wisdom
"NEW YORK, (Reuters) -- When supermodel Heidi Klum decided to write a book, she didn't want it to be just a picture book. She wanted to offer some words of wisdom. Of course the book, "Heidi Klum's body of knowledge," does have pictures -- 400 of them to be precise, including a number of nude shots and plenty of the German temptress clad in the underwear brand that launched her on the way to super-stardom. But that's not the point of the book. Among eight "rules of model behavior" Klum outlines are such maxims as "You have to want it, baby" and "Have a blast while it lasts." And there are tips on getting ahead at work and getting better sex -- Heidi's advice: "Become the fantasy." "I wanted to write something because I thought I had so many great stories to tell and I had so many pictures and I didn't want to just do a picture book," Klum said after signing copies at a Wall Street bookshop in New York on Friday. "It's for guys who want to know more about girls and for girls who want to know more about guys," she says, adding that she sees it as her equivalent of a greatest hits album. Klum has enlisted a host of famous friends to share their favorite pearls of wisdom -- among them Donald Trump on how not to let criticism beat you down and Miramax movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on how to break into show business. And just to prove that she's a normal girl, Klum admits in the introduction of the book that she pigs out and gets pimples like anybody else. "In fact, thanks to my adolescent acne, some snotty kids in high school used to call me Pizza Face."
Thank god Heidi decided to write a book with actual words of wisdom. I wouldn't be able to take just another "picture book".
Thank god Heidi decided to write a book with actual words of wisdom. I wouldn't be able to take just another "picture book".
Sunday, December 5
CNN = Funny
Ok, so I like me some CNN. As some of you know, I don't get to watch it much these days because I work for a (R), and thus am required to watch Fox. However, I was at cnn.com today and I happened across the TV spots for their new "under your control" news. the spots are wicked good (I like the Paula Zahn one the best). http://www.cnn.com/yourcommand/
Friday, December 3
Three Minute Read
Us Weekly, that is.
"I don't date. Nobody ever calls." - Anna Nicole Smith, not entirely unexpected confessional.
J. Lo's short haircut looks like Julia Roberts in Hook. I guess it's just a wig for a video.
Britney makes a lot of gas station stops.
No joke, three pages later she's stopping in at another gas station. What is up?
Xtina's boyfriend really looks like Fievel from American Tale.
OK, I'm done.
"I don't date. Nobody ever calls." - Anna Nicole Smith, not entirely unexpected confessional.
J. Lo's short haircut looks like Julia Roberts in Hook. I guess it's just a wig for a video.
Britney makes a lot of gas station stops.
No joke, three pages later she's stopping in at another gas station. What is up?
Xtina's boyfriend really looks like Fievel from American Tale.
OK, I'm done.
First Amendment Project
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
"In December, Sundance Channel and Court TV present an original four-part series exploring contemporary issues that redefine our Constitutional rights in "The First Amendment Project." In recent years, various international events - from 9/11 and the War on Terrorism to the politicization of religious groups - have pulled and pushed on our concept of the First Amendment. In response to these new times, Sundance Channel and Court TV invited a group of filmmakers to explore the First Amendment on their own terms and in their own way. The resulting four films, much like the filmmakers who created them, demonstrate a fascinating range of ideas and approaches, each returning to that central conflict of freedom and responsibility that is embedded in the First Amendment."
Tune in to the Sundance Channel at 9:00pm and 9:30pm on December 7th and again on the 14th and see all four segments of the series. Court TV will be playing the episodes on the same dates but at 10:00pm and 10:30pm.
"In December, Sundance Channel and Court TV present an original four-part series exploring contemporary issues that redefine our Constitutional rights in "The First Amendment Project." In recent years, various international events - from 9/11 and the War on Terrorism to the politicization of religious groups - have pulled and pushed on our concept of the First Amendment. In response to these new times, Sundance Channel and Court TV invited a group of filmmakers to explore the First Amendment on their own terms and in their own way. The resulting four films, much like the filmmakers who created them, demonstrate a fascinating range of ideas and approaches, each returning to that central conflict of freedom and responsibility that is embedded in the First Amendment."
Tune in to the Sundance Channel at 9:00pm and 9:30pm on December 7th and again on the 14th and see all four segments of the series. Court TV will be playing the episodes on the same dates but at 10:00pm and 10:30pm.
Michael Moore
I saw John Dean interview Michael Moore at UCLA last night. I won't get into the politics (it was a friendly Los Angeles audience), but he did have a funny story about how Fahrenheit 9/11 was funded.
The folks at Icon, a film production company in Australia, loved his Bowling For Columbine documentary and wanted to fund his next one. The owner of Icon, Mel Gibson, was in Italy shooting his own movie. When he came back to Australia, he asked what was going on at the company. He freaked out when he learned what Michael Moore was filming, and, on Passover, called Moore's agent, Ari. They decided that Icon would not fund the movie, so, on Passover still, Ari called the Weinstein brothers over at Miramax and an agreement was quickly reached. That went well for a year and a half until Michael Eisner, who runs Disney and oversees Miramax, freaked out. I think you may know the rest, but basically the Weinsteins formed their own company to distribute Fahrenheit 9/11.
By the way, Bowling for Columbine was originally going to be a diary of Michael Moore running for President of NRA and then dismantling it. Didn't quite end up that way.
The folks at Icon, a film production company in Australia, loved his Bowling For Columbine documentary and wanted to fund his next one. The owner of Icon, Mel Gibson, was in Italy shooting his own movie. When he came back to Australia, he asked what was going on at the company. He freaked out when he learned what Michael Moore was filming, and, on Passover, called Moore's agent, Ari. They decided that Icon would not fund the movie, so, on Passover still, Ari called the Weinstein brothers over at Miramax and an agreement was quickly reached. That went well for a year and a half until Michael Eisner, who runs Disney and oversees Miramax, freaked out. I think you may know the rest, but basically the Weinsteins formed their own company to distribute Fahrenheit 9/11.
By the way, Bowling for Columbine was originally going to be a diary of Michael Moore running for President of NRA and then dismantling it. Didn't quite end up that way.
What a hot cast....
Christian Bale (the next Batman), Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) and Freddy Rodriguez (Six Feet Under), starring in Harsh Times, an indie cop drama set in South Central, Los Angeles. It's written by the same guy as Training Day. Hot.
War of the Worlds
Want to see artwork from the new Spielberg-directed Tom Cruise-and-Dakota Fanning-starring movie? It's creepy.
L&O just got cool
Since Jesse L. Martin is going to film "Rent" (he was in the original Broadway cast that I saw 8 years ago), Michael Imperioli from The Sopranos is joining the cast for the rest of the year! I have never, ever seen an episode of Law & Order, but now I just might get a season pass.
I have some reading to do...
The Da Vinci Code is on sale at Border's for like $12 this weekend. I'm going at lunch, because rumor has it that Julie Delpy is going to be cast as Sophie Neveu for the film version (starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard). I have been in love with her since seeing Before Sunset and Before Sunrise (granted, that was 2 weeks ago).
So long.... farewell.....
In last night's episode of Survivor, Ami was sent packin'. FINALLY! No more ugly blue bikini!
Okay, to recap: Nit-picking between the women, especially Ami and Twila. Ami didn't take kindly to the fact her buddy LeeAnn was booted last week and also didn't like that Twila swore on her son's life she was telling the truth about her alliance to the women. Ami... let me remind you... this is Survivor... you can win $1 million dollars.... if you have to lie, cheat and steal to win, then so be it. Deal with it. Way to go Twila!! The reward challenge was won by Eliza. She got a Pontiac G6. The top 3 finishers (Eliza, Ami, Chris) were sent off to enjoy hot showers, food and beds for an overnight reward. Ami spent much of her time schmoozing with Eliza, trying to convince her to boot Scout. Next, Chris won immunity, narrowly beating Ami and Twila. At Tribal Council it got fairly heated between Twila and Ami with much finger-pointing going on. I was convinced that Jeff Probst's questioning was going to sway the vote when he asked Eliza about her friendship with Ami. Both woman started bawling (yeah! extra points for my fantasy league!). In the end, Eliza did the sensible thing to save her butt and voted with her alliance of Chris, Scout and Twila in order to send Ami home.
Previews for next week lead you to believe that Twila begins to self-destruct. Hard to say if that is just creative editing or if she actually ruins it for herself. Time will tell.
Okay, to recap: Nit-picking between the women, especially Ami and Twila. Ami didn't take kindly to the fact her buddy LeeAnn was booted last week and also didn't like that Twila swore on her son's life she was telling the truth about her alliance to the women. Ami... let me remind you... this is Survivor... you can win $1 million dollars.... if you have to lie, cheat and steal to win, then so be it. Deal with it. Way to go Twila!! The reward challenge was won by Eliza. She got a Pontiac G6. The top 3 finishers (Eliza, Ami, Chris) were sent off to enjoy hot showers, food and beds for an overnight reward. Ami spent much of her time schmoozing with Eliza, trying to convince her to boot Scout. Next, Chris won immunity, narrowly beating Ami and Twila. At Tribal Council it got fairly heated between Twila and Ami with much finger-pointing going on. I was convinced that Jeff Probst's questioning was going to sway the vote when he asked Eliza about her friendship with Ami. Both woman started bawling (yeah! extra points for my fantasy league!). In the end, Eliza did the sensible thing to save her butt and voted with her alliance of Chris, Scout and Twila in order to send Ami home.
Previews for next week lead you to believe that Twila begins to self-destruct. Hard to say if that is just creative editing or if she actually ruins it for herself. Time will tell.
Did I Miss Something?
From that trusty news source, IMDB, comes some Julia Roberts news?
"The 37-year-old Closer actress, who gave birth to twins at the weekend, insists she's planning a lengthy break away from the limelight to become a full-time mom."
I was in Mexico, but I haven't heard a peep about this. I think America's Sweetheart popping twin babies out would make the news. Seriously, I get People, Us and Star in the mail (for work, I swear). I guess they are too busy covering Nick and Jessica to notice? Or maybe IMDB totally sucks?
"The 37-year-old Closer actress, who gave birth to twins at the weekend, insists she's planning a lengthy break away from the limelight to become a full-time mom."
I was in Mexico, but I haven't heard a peep about this. I think America's Sweetheart popping twin babies out would make the news. Seriously, I get People, Us and Star in the mail (for work, I swear). I guess they are too busy covering Nick and Jessica to notice? Or maybe IMDB totally sucks?
Steroids Schmeroids
Okay, do we really care if Jason Giambi, Barry Bonds and Marion Jones took steroids or other performance enhancing drugs? I don't particularly care myself. It's their choice and their body. However, it certainly doesn't show good judgement on their parts especially given the fact that young kids tend to pay attention to these popular (not to mention, high paid!) athletes and desire to emulate them.
I guess what bothers me most is when the athletes deny knowing anything about the substances given to them by their so-called trainers. C'mon... do they really think any of us believe them? There's no doubt they are talented but to sit there and act innocent is what I have a real problem with. They aren't stupid and neither is the American public.
Why MLB hasn't instituted stricter drug-testing guildelines by now is beyond me. Are they blind? No wait... it's all about the money. Silly me.
I guess what bothers me most is when the athletes deny knowing anything about the substances given to them by their so-called trainers. C'mon... do they really think any of us believe them? There's no doubt they are talented but to sit there and act innocent is what I have a real problem with. They aren't stupid and neither is the American public.
Why MLB hasn't instituted stricter drug-testing guildelines by now is beyond me. Are they blind? No wait... it's all about the money. Silly me.
Spoilers!
Alias
Michael Vartan is not leaving the show.
Someone Sydney loves is killed by someone else Sydney loves.
Nadia and Weiss are rumored to get it on. But I hear Weiss might not make it through the season (Greg Grunberg is working on a new bounty hunter show with JJ Abrams).
Arrested Development
Speaking of bounty hunters: We also see Lyndsay swing into full slut gear and hit on a bounty hunter named Ice.
ER
Noah Wyle may return.
Real World/Road Rules Challenge
The next season will be "Goodies vs. Baddies"
Cameron (San Diego) and The Miz (New York via Miami University) are dating. My old roommate hooked up with The Miz in college.
Desperate Housewives
Do you want to know what's in the box? It's a full-grown woman and not a baby!
Lost
Claire might not last much longer.
Love triangle between three characters. Can you guess who?
Six Feet Under
Two main characters get married in the first episode.
George goes completely nuts (I didn't know he hadn't already).
Claire quits art school.
Michael Vartan is not leaving the show.
Someone Sydney loves is killed by someone else Sydney loves.
Nadia and Weiss are rumored to get it on. But I hear Weiss might not make it through the season (Greg Grunberg is working on a new bounty hunter show with JJ Abrams).
Arrested Development
Speaking of bounty hunters: We also see Lyndsay swing into full slut gear and hit on a bounty hunter named Ice.
ER
Noah Wyle may return.
Real World/Road Rules Challenge
The next season will be "Goodies vs. Baddies"
Cameron (San Diego) and The Miz (New York via Miami University) are dating. My old roommate hooked up with The Miz in college.
Desperate Housewives
Do you want to know what's in the box? It's a full-grown woman and not a baby!
Lost
Claire might not last much longer.
Love triangle between three characters. Can you guess who?
Six Feet Under
Two main characters get married in the first episode.
George goes completely nuts (I didn't know he hadn't already).
Claire quits art school.
Thursday, December 2
Ms. Sarah
Sarah McLachlan. Two surprising bits of information (at least to me, a big fan of hers) and then on to the news.
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
Ms. Sarah
Sarah McLachlan. Two surprising bits of information (at least to me, a big fan of hers) and then on to the news.
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
Sarah McLachlan. Two surprising bits of information (at least to me, a big fan of hers) and then on to the news.
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
Sarah McLachlan. Two surprising bits of information (at least to me, a big fan of hers) and then on to the news.
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
Sarah McLachlan. Two surprising bits of information (at least to me, a big fan of hers) and then on to the news.
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
1. She just released another live album called "Afterglow Live." Her first full live album, "Mirrorball," was constantly in my CD player the summer I rode my bike across the country. People joked with me that I was turning into a chick, but the truth was, everyone listened to that album non-stop. It was the first time I had heard of Ms. McLachlan.
2. "Afterglow" quietly sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., which means that Americans "quietly" have pretty good taste in music. (I don't think Ms. Federline even sold that many of her last "album.") This number just seems huge to me!
Anyways, Sarah is going to go back on the road this spring. That's the news!
American Idol is going to Bomb you (not in a good way like U2)
From AP:
Season three American Idol winner Fantasia sold 239,000 copies of her rookie album, Free Yourself, to bow at eight. This marks the first time an Idol champ's debut failed to open atop the album charts, as previous winners Kelly Clarkson and Ruben Studdard did in 2003.
That said, Studdard's sophomore disc, I Need an Angel, also hit the charts this week at 20, marking a new low for a former Idol champ; Studdard, sidelined by bronchitis, was unable to promote his disc last week, likely hurting sales. Clay Aiken, who finished second to Studdard, proved more bankable as his Merry Christmas with Love remained strong. The disc, which opened at four last week, currently sits at 11. (Clarkson's second disc dropped this week and will make its play on next week's chart.)
New Rule: No more American Idol albums for at least one year.
U2 Bomb the Charts
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb sold a whopping 840,000 albums in its first week of release! This is the fourth highest week of the year for any artist, only behind Usher, Norah Jones and Eminem (interesting company). It is also the highest debut ever for any band with a catalog the size of U2's, except for the Beatles.
I'm also suprised to learn that HTDAAB surpasses U2's previous bows in the SoundScan era: 2000's All That You Can't Leave Behind, No. 3 with 429,000
1997's Pop, No. 1 with 349,000
1993's Zooropa, No. 1 with 378,000
1991's Achtung Baby, No. 7 with 146,000
Achtung truly surprises me since it sold like a billion copies and was released during the peak U2 era.
I watched U2 Make A Video on MTV2 last night, and Larry is starting to look old. And Adam Clayton has gray hair. But they are still baddddassssses (go Mario Van Peebles!). And yes, I know all their names (even Bono and Edge's real names). I guess you could call me a fan. But hey, at least I know Eminem's real name, too.
I'm also suprised to learn that HTDAAB surpasses U2's previous bows in the SoundScan era: 2000's All That You Can't Leave Behind, No. 3 with 429,000
1997's Pop, No. 1 with 349,000
1993's Zooropa, No. 1 with 378,000
1991's Achtung Baby, No. 7 with 146,000
Achtung truly surprises me since it sold like a billion copies and was released during the peak U2 era.
I watched U2 Make A Video on MTV2 last night, and Larry is starting to look old. And Adam Clayton has gray hair. But they are still baddddassssses (go Mario Van Peebles!). And yes, I know all their names (even Bono and Edge's real names). I guess you could call me a fan. But hey, at least I know Eminem's real name, too.
Cancelled
All you animal sex-romp comedy fans, Father of the Pride was cancelled. So was LAX and Hawaii. NBC is not doin' so hot this year. CBS' Clubhouse was cancelled also (too bad, since I recommended my client do a promotion with this show. Oops. I thought it was cute.)
Get Your Free Jolie's
According to IMDB, the most reliable source of entertainment news:
And then she made out with her brother.
Angelina Jolie has become the latest star to suffer a 'wardrobe malfunction' - she was mortified when she discovered her bra was on show to a crowd of photographers. The actress wore a black coat down the red carpet at a preview screening of her latest film Alexander in New York, but when she took it off inside the cinema, her top revealed flashes of her lingerie. A source told British magazine OK! that Jolie was so upset, she sent her publicists to make the photographers erase the offending photos. Then she adjusted her top and posed again.
And then she made out with her brother.
As if anyone cares...
The season finale of Manhunt was Tuesday night. It was a very suspenseful episode, not necessarily because anyone cared who won, but more because it was fun to guess when the producers would blur out the naked photo shoots and when they wouldn't. Blurred one second and then, oh, there's a complete naked butt! This section would make a wonderful drinking game somehow. Jon Johnson was too nervous to pose naked because he felt "deceived" learning that Kevin P was an imbedded male model. He was worried that the pictures may show up on the internets, but he should have been more worried about his entire nakedness was unblurred on national television. In the end, his confident male-model-ness came through and he posed naked.
At this point, I fell asleep (it really is a good sedative, this show. I'll miss it.) but woke up just in time to see Jon Johnson win the competition over Rob. His finals words were something like, "I just want to prove myself and make people know that I'm no dumb model." Point proven. And I'm glad this show is over because I was curiously and annoyingly totally sucked into it.
At this point, I fell asleep (it really is a good sedative, this show. I'll miss it.) but woke up just in time to see Jon Johnson win the competition over Rob. His finals words were something like, "I just want to prove myself and make people know that I'm no dumb model." Point proven. And I'm glad this show is over because I was curiously and annoyingly totally sucked into it.
LOST: Raised By Another
Ah yes, another Wednesday, another episode of Lost. Could there possibly be a better show on television these days? I think not. Let's cut to the chase, shall we?
The December 1st episode finds us learning a bit more about Claire, the pregnant lady. Seems she and a friend consult a psychic who abruptly stops the reading when what he "sees" is blurry, meaning something bad. Later when Claire's boyfriend leaves her, she goes back to the psychic. This time he tells her that her baby faces grave danger if raised by anyone but her. Claire wants to give the baby up for adoption but when she goes to sign the papers, the pens won't work. (insert creepy sound effects here). She ultimately agrees to the psychic's plan of giving her baby to a couple in L.A., meaning she'll take The Flight . The psychic knows the plane will crash and therefore ensures that Claire will be the one to raise her child.
Claire experiences nightmares... but could they be real? In an effort to make the island more secure, Hurley sets out to interview all the survivors and collect their names and information. Later he gets the manifest from Sawyer and discovers that there is one person living amongst them that was not on the plane (insert creepy sound effects here). Also, Sayid stumbles back to the caves and informs everyone that they are not alone on the island. Towards the end of the hour, Claire goes into labor. Charlie runs to get Jack and comes across Ethan. Charlie tells him to get Jack. As the show ends, we learn Charlie and Claire have been abducted and we are led to believe that it was by Ethan.
A very riveting show, I must say. Can't wait for the next episode!
The December 1st episode finds us learning a bit more about Claire, the pregnant lady. Seems she and a friend consult a psychic who abruptly stops the reading when what he "sees" is blurry, meaning something bad. Later when Claire's boyfriend leaves her, she goes back to the psychic. This time he tells her that her baby faces grave danger if raised by anyone but her. Claire wants to give the baby up for adoption but when she goes to sign the papers, the pens won't work. (insert creepy sound effects here). She ultimately agrees to the psychic's plan of giving her baby to a couple in L.A., meaning she'll take The Flight . The psychic knows the plane will crash and therefore ensures that Claire will be the one to raise her child.
Claire experiences nightmares... but could they be real? In an effort to make the island more secure, Hurley sets out to interview all the survivors and collect their names and information. Later he gets the manifest from Sawyer and discovers that there is one person living amongst them that was not on the plane (insert creepy sound effects here). Also, Sayid stumbles back to the caves and informs everyone that they are not alone on the island. Towards the end of the hour, Claire goes into labor. Charlie runs to get Jack and comes across Ethan. Charlie tells him to get Jack. As the show ends, we learn Charlie and Claire have been abducted and we are led to believe that it was by Ethan.
A very riveting show, I must say. Can't wait for the next episode!
Wednesday, December 1
And in the Indie World
I like the Independent Spirit Awards, mostly because I can walk to the beach and be an on-looker. The nominees were announced while I was gone:
BEST FEATURE: Baadasssss!; Kinsey; Maria Full of Grace; Primer; Sideways
BEST DIRECTOR: Shane Carruth, Primer; Joshua Marston, Maria Full of Grace; Alexander Payne, Sideways; Walter Salles, The Motorcycle Diaries; Mario Van Peebles, Baadasssss!
BEST SCREENPLAY: Baadasssss!, Mario Van Peebles and Dennis Haggerty; Before Sunset, Richard Linklater and Julie Delpy (news) and Ethan Hawke (news); The Door in the Floor, Tod Williams; Kinsey, Bill Condon; Sideways, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor
BEST FIRST FEATURE: Brother to Brother, Garden State, Napoleon Dynamite, Saints and Soldiers, The Woodsman
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY: Brother to Brother, Rodney Evans; Garden State, Zach Braff; Maria Full of Grace, Joshua Marston; Primer, Shane Carruth; Robbing Peter, Mario F. de la Vega
I guess I'm gonna see Baadassssss! And I usually never miss a movie with Mario Van Peebles. Highlander II, baby!
BEST FEATURE: Baadasssss!; Kinsey; Maria Full of Grace; Primer; Sideways
BEST DIRECTOR: Shane Carruth, Primer; Joshua Marston, Maria Full of Grace; Alexander Payne, Sideways; Walter Salles, The Motorcycle Diaries; Mario Van Peebles, Baadasssss!
BEST SCREENPLAY: Baadasssss!, Mario Van Peebles and Dennis Haggerty; Before Sunset, Richard Linklater and Julie Delpy (news) and Ethan Hawke (news); The Door in the Floor, Tod Williams; Kinsey, Bill Condon; Sideways, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor
BEST FIRST FEATURE: Brother to Brother, Garden State, Napoleon Dynamite, Saints and Soldiers, The Woodsman
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY: Brother to Brother, Rodney Evans; Garden State, Zach Braff; Maria Full of Grace, Joshua Marston; Primer, Shane Carruth; Robbing Peter, Mario F. de la Vega
I guess I'm gonna see Baadassssss! And I usually never miss a movie with Mario Van Peebles. Highlander II, baby!
And the Oscar Goes to....
Who cares? The National Board of Review named their top films and I couldn't agree more. Oscar who?
Best Film: Finding Neverland
Top Ten Films: Finding Neverland, The Aviator, Closer, Million Dollar Baby, Sideways, Kinsey, Vera Drake, Ray, Collateral, Hotel Rwanda
Best Foreign Language Film: The Sea Inside
Top Foreign Films: The Sea Inside, Bad Education, Maria Full of Grace, The Chorus, The Motorcycle Diaries
(It should be noted that most of these are not even eligible for Oscars for some obscure reason.)
Other awards of note:
Best Acting By An Ensemble: Closer (why don't the Oscars have this category?)
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Topher Grace (P.S. and Good Company)
Best Directorial Debut: Zach Braff (Garden State!!!!)
Best Original Screenplay: Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine!!!!)
Best Animated Feature: The Incredibles
And the final category is special recognition for excellence in filmmaking (just a few of them are here): Garden State, Before Sunset(!!!!), Eternal Sunshine, At Home At the End of the World, The Woodsmen
Conclusion: These awards should be the big ones of the year. The films here are quality shit.
Best Film: Finding Neverland
Top Ten Films: Finding Neverland, The Aviator, Closer, Million Dollar Baby, Sideways, Kinsey, Vera Drake, Ray, Collateral, Hotel Rwanda
Best Foreign Language Film: The Sea Inside
Top Foreign Films: The Sea Inside, Bad Education, Maria Full of Grace, The Chorus, The Motorcycle Diaries
(It should be noted that most of these are not even eligible for Oscars for some obscure reason.)
Other awards of note:
Best Acting By An Ensemble: Closer (why don't the Oscars have this category?)
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Topher Grace (P.S. and Good Company)
Best Directorial Debut: Zach Braff (Garden State!!!!)
Best Original Screenplay: Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine!!!!)
Best Animated Feature: The Incredibles
And the final category is special recognition for excellence in filmmaking (just a few of them are here): Garden State, Before Sunset(!!!!), Eternal Sunshine, At Home At the End of the World, The Woodsmen
Conclusion: These awards should be the big ones of the year. The films here are quality shit.
Hola!
I'm back from Mexico. I had a wonderful time. My only time watching TV was spent watching The O.C. with Spanish subtitles and VH-1. I've never appreciated U.S. VH-1 so much in my life. Two words: Ricky Martin.
Friday, November 26
LeeAnn goes bye-bye!
If it's one thing I've learned from watching Survivor is that you can never, ever, ever trust anyone. Poor LeeAnn must have forgot that little tidbit of advice somewhere along the line cuz this week she was blindsided by the alliance of Scout, Twila, Chris and Eliza. Ba bye you over-confident, attention-seeking reality show contestant!!
Things oughtta start getting reeeealllly interesting now that the all-girl alliance has finally cracked. Power matron Ami *thought* she had the game all wrapped up. I don't know about anyone else but I took satisfaction in seeing Ami's shocked face and dropped jaw when her buddy LeeAnn had her torch snuffed. Watching Chad & Sarge enjoy a moment of sweet revenge was priceless.
Things oughtta start getting reeeealllly interesting now that the all-girl alliance has finally cracked. Power matron Ami *thought* she had the game all wrapped up. I don't know about anyone else but I took satisfaction in seeing Ami's shocked face and dropped jaw when her buddy LeeAnn had her torch snuffed. Watching Chad & Sarge enjoy a moment of sweet revenge was priceless.
Inside Lost
The new issue of Entertainment Weekly brings us some serious insider information. Couldn't wait to post it here. Although quoted from the magazine, I took the liberty to edit it down a bit.
"There is a key inside the US marshal's wallet. The key opens a briefcase. The contents of that case are important and involves a startling betrayal."
"Locke makes a huge discovery. Someone will build a raft to try to escape. We'll meet other folks on the island who weren't on the plane,, and learn two secrets about Hurley. The Bermuda Triangle continues to overlap with the Jack-Kate-Sawyer Triangle."
"The flashbacks serve as a great conduit to learn more about these characters, but that's not all they're there for. The idea that these people – way before they got on this airplane – have interacted with each other either directly or through third parties is one of the cool pieces of tapestry of the show."
One theme I have recently picked up on is the fact that most of the characters have been involved with death. Sayid killing the guards, Korean guy killing someone, Jack's dad dying, Sawyer's parents, etc. I am beginning to wonder if that is the common thread that brings all these people together. I have read a theory that the island on Lost is really purgatory. Could that be true?
"There is a key inside the US marshal's wallet. The key opens a briefcase. The contents of that case are important and involves a startling betrayal."
"Locke makes a huge discovery. Someone will build a raft to try to escape. We'll meet other folks on the island who weren't on the plane,, and learn two secrets about Hurley. The Bermuda Triangle continues to overlap with the Jack-Kate-Sawyer Triangle."
"The flashbacks serve as a great conduit to learn more about these characters, but that's not all they're there for. The idea that these people – way before they got on this airplane – have interacted with each other either directly or through third parties is one of the cool pieces of tapestry of the show."
One theme I have recently picked up on is the fact that most of the characters have been involved with death. Sayid killing the guards, Korean guy killing someone, Jack's dad dying, Sawyer's parents, etc. I am beginning to wonder if that is the common thread that brings all these people together. I have read a theory that the island on Lost is really purgatory. Could that be true?
Wednesday, November 24
New Number and info
Hello All,
Sorry for the mass email. I wanted to let everyone know that I got
my final job offer this week! I am now legislative assistant to
Congressman Mike Turner from the 3rd District of Ohio.
Also, I have a new cell phone number. My new number is
202.386.3170. I hope to hear from y'all soon!
--Joe
Sorry for the mass email. I wanted to let everyone know that I got
my final job offer this week! I am now legislative assistant to
Congressman Mike Turner from the 3rd District of Ohio.
Also, I have a new cell phone number. My new number is
202.386.3170. I hope to hear from y'all soon!
--Joe
Tuesday, November 23
First it was puppets, now it's cartoons?
More to come, for sure. But the Christian Spotlight doesn't like SpongeBob SquarePants:
There is nudity throughout the movie. We view Patrick's bare buttocks during three scenes, and SpongeBob's once. At one point, Patrick surprises SpongeBob at a community gathering by swinging over the crowd, naked, holding a sign between his buttocks which bears a message to his friend. SpongeBob and Patrick are also shown in their underwear a few times. The underwear is drawn to look like men's fitted briefs.
These characters are not real, and are not even human, so many may choose to gloss over the animated nude scenes, though it sends a wrong message to children that it's okay to pull down one's pants for a laugh.
Monday, November 22
People Weekly
I'm reading People...
- Jude Law beats Jesus to become the sexiest man alive
- Marc Antony looks like a Latino Woman Action Figure
- Gwen Stefani is turning into Willy Wonka
- I hope Star Jones gets divorced
- "Sexiest TV Tool Guy" didn't go to Tim Allen?
- 2 of the 4 "They're Backs" (Blair Underwood and Dean Cain) just had their new shows cancelled in the last week. So "Now They're Gone Again..."
- I'm sorry, but if you're married to Britney Spears you aren't sexy
- Jenna and Barbara turn 23. Take a shot
- I just can't get enough about Laci Peterson and Elian Gonzalez
- Jude Law beats Jesus to become the sexiest man alive
- Marc Antony looks like a Latino Woman Action Figure
- Gwen Stefani is turning into Willy Wonka
- I hope Star Jones gets divorced
- "Sexiest TV Tool Guy" didn't go to Tim Allen?
- 2 of the 4 "They're Backs" (Blair Underwood and Dean Cain) just had their new shows cancelled in the last week. So "Now They're Gone Again..."
- I'm sorry, but if you're married to Britney Spears you aren't sexy
- Jenna and Barbara turn 23. Take a shot
- I just can't get enough about Laci Peterson and Elian Gonzalez
Sunday, November 21
On Top Of The World with Van Halen
Saw Van Halen in concert recently. My ears rang for nearly a week but damn, it was worth it! Sat in the front row, just to the left of the stage. Got to see Sammy, Eddie, Alex and Michael Anthony up close and personal. Let me say though, Eddie looks like he could keel over dead at any given moment. The man's heart has got to be a ticking time bomb. He's still smoking. Tsk! I'm also not sure about his current hair-do. When the band came onstage, before the lights came up, we could see this shadowy figure that resembled a very skinny Grinch. Once the lights were up we realized it was Eddie with this odd pony-tail thing similar to Pebbles from the Flintstones. I don't get it and no one else we were with did either.
All fashion and health comments aside, I must say these guys still kick ass. Each of them had time doing a solo thing on stage and they were amazing, especially Eddie's guitar playing and Alex on the drums. At one point during Eddie's guitar solo, he stopped and said, "You guys having fun out there?" To which everyone started screaming in response. He then said, "Good, cuz I'm havin a great fucking time up here." At the end of his solo, Eddie thanked the crowd and was in tears over the response he got by the audience. Sammy signed autographs on people's shirts throughout the entire concert (they would throw them up to him and he'd sign and toss back) and seemed almost humbled by it all. After the concert, me and the others wondered if this might be VH's last hurrah.
Whatever happens to VH, I'm happy to say that I got to see them in concert and hear all the great songs from over the years. I don't know how much longer they'll be touring or where they'll be, but I'd recommend seeing them if you get a chance.
Oh and in case you wondered, the latest news on David Lee Roth is that he's studying to be a paramedic. Interesting.
All fashion and health comments aside, I must say these guys still kick ass. Each of them had time doing a solo thing on stage and they were amazing, especially Eddie's guitar playing and Alex on the drums. At one point during Eddie's guitar solo, he stopped and said, "You guys having fun out there?" To which everyone started screaming in response. He then said, "Good, cuz I'm havin a great fucking time up here." At the end of his solo, Eddie thanked the crowd and was in tears over the response he got by the audience. Sammy signed autographs on people's shirts throughout the entire concert (they would throw them up to him and he'd sign and toss back) and seemed almost humbled by it all. After the concert, me and the others wondered if this might be VH's last hurrah.
Whatever happens to VH, I'm happy to say that I got to see them in concert and hear all the great songs from over the years. I don't know how much longer they'll be touring or where they'll be, but I'd recommend seeing them if you get a chance.
Oh and in case you wondered, the latest news on David Lee Roth is that he's studying to be a paramedic. Interesting.
Friday, November 19
Must-Flee-TV
Is anyone else about to bail on Joey and Will & Grace for The O.C.? I know I'm totally missing out on The O.C., and I think I've just about had it with NBC.
more smitts, s'il vous plait
ok, so west wing will always be one of my fav. shows, but admittedly, it gets stale every now and then. for this reason, i was excited for the new jimmy smitts character to interject some excitement into the show. granted, with the leo heart attack, and cj's new job, etc... there's been plenty of excitement, but i need more. so that's why i'm pissed about the latest west wing installment. last week the show was all about introducing smitts character, yet he didn't make an appearence at all this week. next week promises to be good, with more smitts action.
Wednesday, November 17
Makes sense
Especially with the absence of Sex and the City. According to E! Online:
Despite the high drama on ABC's Desperate Housewives, the show has been submitted for consideration as a comedy at the Golden Globes, per Daily Variety. The show's stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross are also up for consideration for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
And in more Alias news
This season will feature the best sex scenes ever filmed!
"Actress Jennifer Garner had to change the name of her new production company Vandalia Films, after discovering it shared its name with a hardcore porn manufacturer."
Oh damn. Just when I was getting my hopes up.
"Actress Jennifer Garner had to change the name of her new production company Vandalia Films, after discovering it shared its name with a hardcore porn manufacturer."
Oh damn. Just when I was getting my hopes up.
Best News of the Day!
Alias is one of my favorite TV shows, so I'm glad it's returning in full-force this year. More from MediaLife:
"Just last spring, the future of J.J. Abrams’ cult favorite 'Alias' seemed rather murky. But ABC has rewarded Abrams, the man behind this year’s mega-hit 'Lost,' with a plum spot for his Jennifer Garner drama – the lead-out spot behind 'Lost.' Granted, that spot loses some of its allure in January, when Fox switches its 'American Idol' results show from 8:30 Wednesdays to 9. 'Alias' will switch from Sundays, where it was replaced at 9 p.m. by 'Desperate Housewives,' to Wednesdays at 9 p.m. when it returns Jan. 5. That will bump 'The Bachelor' franchise to Monday nights, where it will anchor a new night of reality post-'Monday Night Football.'"
When I heard the news that Alias wasn't coming back in the fall because a show called Desperate Housewives would be replacing it, I was pissed! Now Desperate Housewives is one of my top 5 shows, and I can't wait to watch Alias develop with no weeks off.
By the way, there's lots of rumors on the internets about Alias, including:
- Sydney won't talk to her daddy at all this season
- The show is going back to its first season underground roots
- More focus on Sydney's home-life, including the return of Will (!!)
- Someone important will be killed off by the end of the season
Bring it!
"Just last spring, the future of J.J. Abrams’ cult favorite 'Alias' seemed rather murky. But ABC has rewarded Abrams, the man behind this year’s mega-hit 'Lost,' with a plum spot for his Jennifer Garner drama – the lead-out spot behind 'Lost.' Granted, that spot loses some of its allure in January, when Fox switches its 'American Idol' results show from 8:30 Wednesdays to 9. 'Alias' will switch from Sundays, where it was replaced at 9 p.m. by 'Desperate Housewives,' to Wednesdays at 9 p.m. when it returns Jan. 5. That will bump 'The Bachelor' franchise to Monday nights, where it will anchor a new night of reality post-'Monday Night Football.'"
When I heard the news that Alias wasn't coming back in the fall because a show called Desperate Housewives would be replacing it, I was pissed! Now Desperate Housewives is one of my top 5 shows, and I can't wait to watch Alias develop with no weeks off.
By the way, there's lots of rumors on the internets about Alias, including:
- Sydney won't talk to her daddy at all this season
- The show is going back to its first season underground roots
- More focus on Sydney's home-life, including the return of Will (!!)
- Someone important will be killed off by the end of the season
Bring it!
Sick of U2 yet?
"We will do a commercial with Apple for our album, and no money will change hands, which is important, because we have been offered boatloads of money from many other people. But we will make an Apple commercial that's as good as any video. And next year, you will be able to go to a U2 show and download the concert onto your iPod. We're going to make a digital box set, where you can get every U2 album and every U2 B-side and every U2 lyric, all at once. We want to do this because we like their company."
And I like U2. The new album is fucking awesome! I cannot stop listening to "City of Blinding Lights." And some of the tracks are real surprising ("Love and Peace or Else").
And I like U2. The new album is fucking awesome! I cannot stop listening to "City of Blinding Lights." And some of the tracks are real surprising ("Love and Peace or Else").
Tuesday, November 16
Shortlist
TV On The Radio won this year's shortlist prize. The concert will be broadcast on November 20th on MTV2.
I haven't heard their album yet, but I hear it's damn good. Past "Shortlist" winners were Damien Rice, N.E.R.D., and Sigur Ros.
I haven't heard their album yet, but I hear it's damn good. Past "Shortlist" winners were Damien Rice, N.E.R.D., and Sigur Ros.
Gayest.Song.Ever.
Look out kids. SpongeBob SquarePants, Barney and Clifford the Big Red Dog are joining forces to rerecord the disco tune "We Are Family" to promote diversity and tolerance in classrooms.
This will go over well with all those Bush supporters. I wonder if Tinky Winky will be part of this collaboration.
This will go over well with all those Bush supporters. I wonder if Tinky Winky will be part of this collaboration.
Toy Story 3
Disney, who owns the rights to the characters, is going ahead with Toy Story 3 without Pixar.
Great. I'm looking forward to this as much as I'm looking forward to Pocahontas 3.
Great. I'm looking forward to this as much as I'm looking forward to Pocahontas 3.
How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
It's streaming over on VH1.com and MTV.com. It really rocks compared to ATYCLB. Favorite Song on first listening, "City of Blinding Lights."
Ashlee Update
The New York-based group HOPE--Horrified Observers of Pedestrian Entertainment--giving people the opportunity to trade in their Ashlee Simpson Autobiography CD for an album "of a higher entertainment quality" at Manhattan's Knitting Factory. In other words fans can get a work by a performer who doesn't lip-synch.
Is there anywhere in Los Angeles to do this?
Is there anywhere in Los Angeles to do this?
AMA's Update
"I'm just portrayed as some bimbo, and never taken seriously."
- part of Anna Nicole Smith's AMA appearance
No comment.
- part of Anna Nicole Smith's AMA appearance
No comment.
Monday, November 15
Let's Get High
Battle of the Sexes II Recap:
This week's challenge: High Noon. And a new thing for me: Live Blogging.
Frank has a huge unit, according to Steve. Angela decides to "step it up" since she royally screwed up last episode by stepping up and then stepping down. The boys have no aim when they go to the bathroom, so the girls think they have a better chance of winning the paintball duels.
Of course Coral is in a fightin' mood, which is appropriate for this Western-themed episode. After kicking Nick's ass, she challenges Zell Miller to a duel. And then - out of nowhere - a dust storm brews. Not even kidding. After the dust settles, Ibis gets shot by Mike and the boys pull way ahead of the girls and Mike will probably stay another week now.
The girls need to win the final three rounds to win this challenge. But Angela loses. So she's probably going home even though she "stepped it up." The boys win and their prizes are gift certificates to Pottery Barn Teen (I'm so jealous). Frank and Angela walk to Elimination Hill together holding hands. Angela knows she's going home and only has a few more hours to find out how big his unit is.
Sean goes home. I don't have any feelings about this.
And the girls... ANGELA!!! Now, I think she totally sucks when it comes to the challenges, but I do think she is kind of cool. She says this game is about backstabbing and going behind people's back and Coral and Veronica start cheering! They know how to play this game.
This show is so silly and they take it so seriously. That's why I can't miss an episode.
This week's challenge: High Noon. And a new thing for me: Live Blogging.
Frank has a huge unit, according to Steve. Angela decides to "step it up" since she royally screwed up last episode by stepping up and then stepping down. The boys have no aim when they go to the bathroom, so the girls think they have a better chance of winning the paintball duels.
Of course Coral is in a fightin' mood, which is appropriate for this Western-themed episode. After kicking Nick's ass, she challenges Zell Miller to a duel. And then - out of nowhere - a dust storm brews. Not even kidding. After the dust settles, Ibis gets shot by Mike and the boys pull way ahead of the girls and Mike will probably stay another week now.
The girls need to win the final three rounds to win this challenge. But Angela loses. So she's probably going home even though she "stepped it up." The boys win and their prizes are gift certificates to Pottery Barn Teen (I'm so jealous). Frank and Angela walk to Elimination Hill together holding hands. Angela knows she's going home and only has a few more hours to find out how big his unit is.
Sean goes home. I don't have any feelings about this.
And the girls... ANGELA!!! Now, I think she totally sucks when it comes to the challenges, but I do think she is kind of cool. She says this game is about backstabbing and going behind people's back and Coral and Veronica start cheering! They know how to play this game.
This show is so silly and they take it so seriously. That's why I can't miss an episode.
Ten Reasons Why the AMA's Suck
1. Jimmy Kimmel.
2. Anna Nicole Smith provided the only moments of humor (unintentional, of course).
3. There are just three nominees in most categories.
4. The nominees in each category have nothing in common (Avril, Sheryl and Jessica Simpson? Josh Grobon, Lenny, Michael McDonald and Usher?).
5. No one knows how the results are tabulated.
6. No one cares how the results are tabulated.
7. Half of the performances were by country singers and the other half totally sucked anyways.
8. Rod Stewart should not be allowed to sing "It's A Wonderful World." (Come to think of it, Rod Stewart should not be allowed to sing.)
9. The pairing of totally disparate celebrities to present awards has got to stop. (Kathy Griffith and Clay Aiken? Give me a break! Kathy makes a living by making fun of these people!)
10. Dick Clark is 109.
2. Anna Nicole Smith provided the only moments of humor (unintentional, of course).
3. There are just three nominees in most categories.
4. The nominees in each category have nothing in common (Avril, Sheryl and Jessica Simpson? Josh Grobon, Lenny, Michael McDonald and Usher?).
5. No one knows how the results are tabulated.
6. No one cares how the results are tabulated.
7. Half of the performances were by country singers and the other half totally sucked anyways.
8. Rod Stewart should not be allowed to sing "It's A Wonderful World." (Come to think of it, Rod Stewart should not be allowed to sing.)
9. The pairing of totally disparate celebrities to present awards has got to stop. (Kathy Griffith and Clay Aiken? Give me a break! Kathy makes a living by making fun of these people!)
10. Dick Clark is 109.
Caroline, or Change
I went to the opening night of this musical in Los Angeles. First off, it was phenomenal. It is the work of Tony Kushner, who wrote Angels in America. The entire work is sung, and the music is beautiful and difficult and the play is soooo out-of-the-box. Loved it.
Now onto the good stuff. I saw Doogie Houser MD, Arthur from Six Feet Under, Cameron Mannheim, Tony Kushner, Jimmy Smits, Barry Bonds (well, someone pointed out that I did, in fact see him because I honestly wouldn't know him from Barry Manilow), some guy from the OC (the blond one who was on it last season), Jonathan Silverman. It was like a B-list wet dream!
Now onto the good stuff. I saw Doogie Houser MD, Arthur from Six Feet Under, Cameron Mannheim, Tony Kushner, Jimmy Smits, Barry Bonds (well, someone pointed out that I did, in fact see him because I honestly wouldn't know him from Barry Manilow), some guy from the OC (the blond one who was on it last season), Jonathan Silverman. It was like a B-list wet dream!
Male Model
Peter Fonda suing a clothing company for more than $123,000 for allegedly failing to honor a licensing agreement allowing it to sell clothes bearing his image.
Because when I shop for clothes, I look for stuff that makes me look like Peter Fonda. Yeah.
Because when I shop for clothes, I look for stuff that makes me look like Peter Fonda. Yeah.
Tom Hanks' next Oscar-bait movie...
He's set to star in Ron Howard's adaption of The Da Vinci Code. I am the only person in the world that hasn't read this book yet, so tell me, is this good casting?
Fuck the FCC
Another reason Kerry should have won. The FCC is ridiculous. There are so many complaints by so-called "Family Values" groups about the airing of "Saving Private Ryan" on ABC last Thursday. The film was shown unedited (as it should be seen), which means soldiers said the "f" word some 20 times. Oh, I'm sorry. Wasn't this a tribute to WWII veterans on Veteran's Day? Don't you think, if they don't want their children to see it, some asshole parents should've sent their kids to bed? And don't you think, if parents DID want their kids to see it, that it would be a great way for them to have a conversation with their kids about WWII and the devastating loss this country has had in many wars to fight for freedom not just in our country but all over the world? I'm sorry, FCC. Fuck you. I remember in college watching "Schindler's List" on NBC - unedited. "Saving Private Ryan" is similar in importance, and I would just go completely nuts if "Family Values" groups went crazy over the airing of "Schindler's List." Some people have their priorities completely wrong and don't see it when there is an opportunity for their children to learn an important lesson. They're gonna say the "f" word no matter what. They might as well learn something while they're at it.
Sounds like my weekend...
Jake Gyllenhaal’s same-sex love scenes hurt. The actor is starring opposite Heath Ledger in “Brokeback Mountain” — about two cowboys who fall in love. “Heath almost broke my nose in [a kissing] scene,” Gyllenhaal tells the December issue of Elle magazine. “He grabs me and he slams me up against the wall and kisses me. And then I grab him and I slam him up against the wall and I kiss him. And we were doing take after take after take. I got the shit beat out of me. We had other scenes where we fought each other and I wasn’t hurting as badly as I did after that one.”
Saturday, November 13
Neverland
There's nothing really funny about "Finding Neverland," so I won't even try. It is a fantastic movie, and there wasn't a dry eye in the theater at the end. It's a must-see.
Friday, November 12
Breaking News!
Lindsay and Wilmer have broken up. I guess we can forget about a surprise Wilmer cameo in Herbie the Love Bug.
Coming Attractions
Last night I saw "The Incredibles." All of the trailers were crappy (especially "Cars" and "Son of the Mask"), so I spent this afternoon on Apple's website watching coming attractions. Some high- and low-lights.
"Tarnation" - A man videotaped most of his life from childhood through young adulthood, bought a Mac with iMovie and edited it all together. This is the result. Looks utterly fascinating.
"House of Flying Daggers" - OK, I could sit through another "Hero," which was another "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," but both were great movies (especially "Tiger").
"A Very Long Engagement" - I have no idea what this movie is about, but I loved Amelie, which shares the same director and star.
"In Good Company" - I read about this and thought, "No." But watching the trailer, it has a very Cameron Crowe feel to it. Plus the cast is great! Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace (!), Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger and Selma Blair.
"Monster-In-Law" - The trailer opens with "From the director of Legally Blonde and starring Jennifer Lopez" which means I'm not going to see it.
"Tarnation" - A man videotaped most of his life from childhood through young adulthood, bought a Mac with iMovie and edited it all together. This is the result. Looks utterly fascinating.
"House of Flying Daggers" - OK, I could sit through another "Hero," which was another "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," but both were great movies (especially "Tiger").
"A Very Long Engagement" - I have no idea what this movie is about, but I loved Amelie, which shares the same director and star.
"In Good Company" - I read about this and thought, "No." But watching the trailer, it has a very Cameron Crowe feel to it. Plus the cast is great! Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace (!), Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger and Selma Blair.
"Monster-In-Law" - The trailer opens with "From the director of Legally Blonde and starring Jennifer Lopez" which means I'm not going to see it.
That's great you're from Indonesia, really it is.
ok, so i'm on friendster, and i generally have no objections to it. i've met some nice people, reconnected with old friends, etc.... however, recently i've inundated (sp) with propositions from indonesians. at first i was like "is this really happening?" and then i was like "is this really happening this much?" these propositions (from both men and women) have forced me to reevaluate my attractiveness....i mean what is it about my drunken friendster photos that attracts people from southeast asia.
i realize i'm not special, that is, lots of people get propositioned from the indonesians, which made me think, "what's with people in indonesia?" are they looking to get out of indonesia? do they want us to teach them how to type WiThOuT PuTtInG EvErY OtHeR LeTtEr In CaPs? as the french say, "je ne sais pas."
this blog is really a cry for help....a plea if you will. if someone can enlighten me on this penominon, please comment away!
i realize i'm not special, that is, lots of people get propositioned from the indonesians, which made me think, "what's with people in indonesia?" are they looking to get out of indonesia? do they want us to teach them how to type WiThOuT PuTtInG EvErY OtHeR LeTtEr In CaPs? as the french say, "je ne sais pas."
this blog is really a cry for help....a plea if you will. if someone can enlighten me on this penominon, please comment away!
Goldie and Kurt
IMDB: "Hollywood power couple Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell reportedly split after a 21-year romance. Friends have revealed the couple's relationship has "lost its zip" in recent years and Hawn has moved on to realize her dream of traveling the world."
Lost its "zip?" They're, like, 60!
Lost its "zip?" They're, like, 60!
The Oscar Race
From Movie City News: "I don't really like to make declarative statements in the heat of a still developing Oscar season… but here I go… The only movie that can keep The Phantom of The Opera from winning Best Picture is The Aviator. Breathe..."
Are they serious?
Sideways, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Incredibles, Spanglish, Finding Neverland, Kinsey, Closer, Hotel Rwanda, The Life Aquatic, Garden State, Fahrenheit 9/11, Spider-man 2, Bad Education, Alexander...
Granted, I haven't seen many of them, but to cut the Oscar race between just Phantom and Aviator, when we haven't seen either of these, is ridiculous.
Are they serious?
Sideways, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Incredibles, Spanglish, Finding Neverland, Kinsey, Closer, Hotel Rwanda, The Life Aquatic, Garden State, Fahrenheit 9/11, Spider-man 2, Bad Education, Alexander...
Granted, I haven't seen many of them, but to cut the Oscar race between just Phantom and Aviator, when we haven't seen either of these, is ridiculous.
Incredible!
I saw The Incredibles last night. It was fantastic. Quite possibly my favorite of the Pixar flicks. Check out what the critics have to say:
Planet Sick-Boy: "Okay, another dollar for anyone who thought Craig T. Nelson would ever be mentioned in the same essay as “the best film of the year.” Actually, the voice-work in The Incredibles is easily its weakest aspect. Or maybe it just seems that way because Bird’s storytelling is so damn strong, and the Pixar animation once again breaks the very ground it destroyed last year. If you can, pay attention to the character’s hair and clothes, and the effects that water has on them. Look at the way the scenes are lit, and at the shadows that light creates. Pardon me for the Joel Siegel moment, but it’s all pretty fricking incredible."
Flick Filosopher: "[Director Brad] Bird's most outrageous and delightful invention, however, is Edna Mode (whom Bird himself voices, to hilarious effect), the gnomelike fashion designer-slash-mad scientist who creates superhero costumes. Her explanation of why capes are a bad idea is instantly one of the classic moments in all of film history."
Christian Spotlight on Entertainment: "Unlike the Shrek films, which are often crass and crude, the humor in The Incredibles is clean fun. Sadly, there are two fleeting instances of God’s name used vainly. However, there are several issues that can be used to initiate discussions of spiritual matters. Early in the film, for instance, Mr. Incredible jokes that he wishes he would not have to save people again after he has already saved them once. He jests, “Why can’t they stay saved?” Of course, this serves as a great bridge to speak about the One Hero who saves people with total efficacy and for eternity, Jesus Christ."
Whatever. Just go see this movie. If you have kids, I bet you'll like it better than them. And while you're at it, check out The Iron Giant on DVD. Same writer/director.
Planet Sick-Boy: "Okay, another dollar for anyone who thought Craig T. Nelson would ever be mentioned in the same essay as “the best film of the year.” Actually, the voice-work in The Incredibles is easily its weakest aspect. Or maybe it just seems that way because Bird’s storytelling is so damn strong, and the Pixar animation once again breaks the very ground it destroyed last year. If you can, pay attention to the character’s hair and clothes, and the effects that water has on them. Look at the way the scenes are lit, and at the shadows that light creates. Pardon me for the Joel Siegel moment, but it’s all pretty fricking incredible."
Flick Filosopher: "[Director Brad] Bird's most outrageous and delightful invention, however, is Edna Mode (whom Bird himself voices, to hilarious effect), the gnomelike fashion designer-slash-mad scientist who creates superhero costumes. Her explanation of why capes are a bad idea is instantly one of the classic moments in all of film history."
Christian Spotlight on Entertainment: "Unlike the Shrek films, which are often crass and crude, the humor in The Incredibles is clean fun. Sadly, there are two fleeting instances of God’s name used vainly. However, there are several issues that can be used to initiate discussions of spiritual matters. Early in the film, for instance, Mr. Incredible jokes that he wishes he would not have to save people again after he has already saved them once. He jests, “Why can’t they stay saved?” Of course, this serves as a great bridge to speak about the One Hero who saves people with total efficacy and for eternity, Jesus Christ."
Whatever. Just go see this movie. If you have kids, I bet you'll like it better than them. And while you're at it, check out The Iron Giant on DVD. Same writer/director.
Thursday, November 11
Violence is not the answer
Peanut butter is! Here's a recap of "Lost" from Television Without Pity:
"Stop! Sawyer Time! The hard-drinkin', hard-livin', hard-nicknamin' Tennessee outlaw is revealed to be a big ol' softy, still mourning the murder-suicide of his parents 28 years ago. He's specifically upset that after a confidence man ruined his parents' lives, he himself became that which he hated, bilking hot wives and their dumb husbands out of cashola. Back on the island, Sawyer gets tortured via bamboo shoots shoved under his fingernails when he refuses to give up Shannon's asthma inhalers to Sayid and Jack. He also shares a sweaty, bloody kiss with Kate Beckinsale. Meanwhile, Claire likes the sun, Mercutio likes Sun, and Charlie conjures up some invisible peanut butter. Oh, and Sun saves Shannon via the healing properties of Mentho-Lyptus."
das west wing
god bless cj craig. she's decided to "jump off a cliff" for president bartlett and take the position of chief of staff for the bartlett administration. in this week's episode, cj learns that the COS job isn't just state dinners and rides on marine 1. the republic of georgia has a stockpile of uranium that they want to sell to the us, and cj must jump into action. she proves that she's one kick ass daytonian and hits the learning curve head on -- even katie couric is pleased that a woman is getting the position, and when katie comments, the nation listens. anyhow, toby shits the bed in his first press briefing, and is forced to hire a sassy little blonde that'll be sure to shake things up in future episodes. speaking of the future, jimmy smitts' do-good-latino congressman character makes his first appearance of the season....does anyone smell democratic nominee? for now, however, josh is trying to keep smitts in the house, pushing a potentail patients bill of rights. overall, the season is progressing nicely. i think leo will end up dying, and a new transition into the new administration will be made.
Wednesday, November 10
That Guy From the new Guess Campaign
Forget Paris Hilton and her Louis Vuitton sportin' ass...who is the boy in the ads with her?
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He's obviously a big 'ol nelly boy, as Paris complained about there being a lack of romantic charisma between the two of them...eh...who thinks her rail and bootish ass is attractive anyway? She has a good face, but that's about it. Chicken wings need a little meat on 'em. Does anyone else find it humorous that "Guess" defines their pieces as "Tops" and "Bottoms"...must be the closet queen in me.
But back to the matter at hand. Hot pool boy...who to date doensn't have a name. I got frustrated with Google, askJeeves, and HotBot. Can anyone help a brother out with this one?
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He's obviously a big 'ol nelly boy, as Paris complained about there being a lack of romantic charisma between the two of them...eh...who thinks her rail and bootish ass is attractive anyway? She has a good face, but that's about it. Chicken wings need a little meat on 'em. Does anyone else find it humorous that "Guess" defines their pieces as "Tops" and "Bottoms"...must be the closet queen in me.
But back to the matter at hand. Hot pool boy...who to date doensn't have a name. I got frustrated with Google, askJeeves, and HotBot. Can anyone help a brother out with this one?
Real (Skanky) World
And in this episode, Shavonda talks on the phone. Like, a lot. With Shaun. Her exboyfriend-slash-boyfriend.
It's also MJ's birthday. Besides running around the RR house dressed as Muja Star (his superhero alterego - by the way, it was funny when "The Miz" did it), nothing much happens.
Except Landon hooks up with a bartender. Shavonda, who I thought was overreacting until I saw the bartender's snake-skinned boots, continually complains how gross it is that Landon hooked up with her and that he probably has a disease now. She then says she will never share a bed with him again. Which is probably a good thing considering she made up with her exboyfriend-slash-boyfriend Shaun (who sent her a lame note along with flowers exclaiming "I am sorry and I love you" - how thoughtful).
Cut to Shavonda and Landon in bed together. Seriously.
By the way, did I miss the episode with Karamo going home? Oh wait, just saw him in a preview for next week. See ya then!
It's also MJ's birthday. Besides running around the RR house dressed as Muja Star (his superhero alterego - by the way, it was funny when "The Miz" did it), nothing much happens.
Except Landon hooks up with a bartender. Shavonda, who I thought was overreacting until I saw the bartender's snake-skinned boots, continually complains how gross it is that Landon hooked up with her and that he probably has a disease now. She then says she will never share a bed with him again. Which is probably a good thing considering she made up with her exboyfriend-slash-boyfriend Shaun (who sent her a lame note along with flowers exclaiming "I am sorry and I love you" - how thoughtful).
Cut to Shavonda and Landon in bed together. Seriously.
By the way, did I miss the episode with Karamo going home? Oh wait, just saw him in a preview for next week. See ya then!
Battle of the Sexes Recap
And in this episode they build a boat. After contemplating using Robin's breasts as flotation devices, the girls decided to use the scrap of junk that the producers provided for them to build a boat. The boys did the same, but to less effect. Theo says, "We're like Noah's Arc, only on our ship we got two of every kind of idiot," apparently describing this entire season of The Battle of the Sexes . The girls finally win a round and, as a result, win a trip to Greece. Derrick is voted off since he started building the boat before he was supposed to, sparing Mike ("The Miz"), who screwed up in just about every other challenge. And in a surprise ousting by the girls, Cynthia goes home. I thought it would be Angela for sure. "See you bitches in Greece," Cynthia shouted as she exited. Most of the girls wanted Angela to go. So after finally winning a challenge, the girls' arguing has escalated to new heights. See ya next week, bitches!
Team America Reviews
Team
E! Online provides a synopsis: “In Team America, puppets sing, dance, explode, curse, puke and perform oral sex. In other words, it's exactly what you'd expect from South Park masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone.” Planet Sick-Boy writes Team
Oh those pesky paparazzo
"Cameron Diaz turned into a real-life Charlie's Angel as she tackled a pesky paparazzo, ripped the camera out of his hands and marched off with it. The 32-year-old star turned street brawler when photographers snapped her and boyfriend Justin Timberlake leaving Hollywood's Chateau Marmont hotel over the weekend."
One little camera-ripping episode and you too, can be a street brawler!!
"Meanwhile, Justin, 23, tried to block photographer Jos Gonzalez as he snapped pictures of the wild melee."
Nice guy... let your girlfriend do the dirty work.
"One of Diaz's sandals flew off in the fight -- but it didn't stop her from overpowering the lensman and marching off with her expensive prize."
Oh my god! How ever did she do it wearing only ONE sandal? Wow. She's amazing.
One little camera-ripping episode and you too, can be a street brawler!!
"Meanwhile, Justin, 23, tried to block photographer Jos Gonzalez as he snapped pictures of the wild melee."
Nice guy... let your girlfriend do the dirty work.
"One of Diaz's sandals flew off in the fight -- but it didn't stop her from overpowering the lensman and marching off with her expensive prize."
Oh my god! How ever did she do it wearing only ONE sandal? Wow. She's amazing.
America's Sweetheart
It's nice to know that the woman who used to throw makeup at Madonna during Kurt Loder interviews has finally cleaned up her act.
"An arraignment scheduled in Los Angeles for Courtney Love, who has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an April incident when Love allegedly bludgeoned another woman with a variety of objects, including a liquor bottle and a flashlight."
Lovely. Did Courtney intentionally shift careers from rock star to habitual felon?
"An arraignment scheduled in Los Angeles for Courtney Love, who has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an April incident when Love allegedly bludgeoned another woman with a variety of objects, including a liquor bottle and a flashlight."
Lovely. Did Courtney intentionally shift careers from rock star to habitual felon?
Stupidest Audition Ever
Nicole Kidman, looking more and more like an elf these days, thinks she'd be the perfect choice to play Coco Chanel in a film version of the designers life. Kidman says, "I think I'd be too tall, but hey, why not. After all, Chanel No 5 was the first perfume I used and I've been faithful to it since I was 14."
Is that how she chooses her roles?
In Birth, she takes a bath with a 10-year-old boy. You gotta wonder what previous experience made her appropriate for that role?
Is that how she chooses her roles?
In Birth, she takes a bath with a 10-year-old boy. You gotta wonder what previous experience made her appropriate for that role?
Blame Game
"Jude Law's latest film Alfie's poor results at the American box office have been blamed on last week's presidential election," said Paramount president Wayne Llewellyn.
OK, Wayne. There are a lot of bad things that will come as a result of last week's election, Alfie's box office being none of them.
Llewellyn goes on to say, "It could be the mood of the country right now. It seems to be the result of the election. Maybe they didn't want to see a guy that slept around."
Anything's better than Bush. I'm going to see Alfie.
OK, Wayne. There are a lot of bad things that will come as a result of last week's election, Alfie's box office being none of them.
Llewellyn goes on to say, "It could be the mood of the country right now. It seems to be the result of the election. Maybe they didn't want to see a guy that slept around."
Anything's better than Bush. I'm going to see Alfie.
U2 Listening Party
It's actually on the web. And it's in Europe. But...
Tuesday, November 16, NME.COM will have a world exclusive stream of How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb from 9pm. That must be around 12pm on the West Coast?
According to coworkers, KROQ (in L.A.) has been playing most of the songs from the album.
UPDATE: VH1.com's "Hear Music First: U2" and MTV.com's "The Leak" will stream the entire album for free a week in advance of its November 23 release.
Tuesday, November 16, NME.COM will have a world exclusive stream of How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb from 9pm. That must be around 12pm on the West Coast?
According to coworkers, KROQ (in L.A.) has been playing most of the songs from the album.
UPDATE: VH1.com's "Hear Music First: U2" and MTV.com's "The Leak" will stream the entire album for free a week in advance of its November 23 release.
Manhunt Update
Carmen Electra showed up yesterday. She's the host, right?
Tate got kicked off. But the good sport didn't seem too bothered, admitting he was surprised he made it that far. I was surprised, too.
The "male model" judge, Bruce, is annoying, mainly because he says "male model" way too much.
The guest female judge (eat much?) had the same comment for each contestant: "more attitude." She also, like, totally uses the word like too much.
The episode was actually funny, and not in the usual train-wreck kind of way. Next week the show moves to Puerto Rico where the final five (actually four, if you count the "imbedded male model") compete for $100,000.
Tate got kicked off. But the good sport didn't seem too bothered, admitting he was surprised he made it that far. I was surprised, too.
The "male model" judge, Bruce, is annoying, mainly because he says "male model" way too much.
The guest female judge (eat much?) had the same comment for each contestant: "more attitude." She also, like, totally uses the word like too much.
The episode was actually funny, and not in the usual train-wreck kind of way. Next week the show moves to Puerto Rico where the final five (actually four, if you count the "imbedded male model") compete for $100,000.
Bad Vibrations
I saw five minutes of "From Justin To Kelly," enough to know that whoever made the following decision didn't see any of the movie:
"He may have lost the first "American Idol" singing competition back in 2002 to Kelly Clarkson, but Justin Guarini has made the cut from the workshop production to the Broadway version of "Good Vibrations," the new musical that uses songs by the Beach Boys." - AP
"He may have lost the first "American Idol" singing competition back in 2002 to Kelly Clarkson, but Justin Guarini has made the cut from the workshop production to the Broadway version of "Good Vibrations," the new musical that uses songs by the Beach Boys." - AP
And in Ohio news...
"Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett accused coach Jim Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, money for bogus summer jobs, thousands of dollars in cash and loaner cars. The school immediately labeled the charges as lies."
Haven't we been down this road already with this Clarett character?
"Friends and family members say Clarett has been working out at an undisclosed location with a personal trainer in preparation for the 2005 NFL draft. He has not spoken publicly in months."
Oh, so then this new accusation is a way to get his name back in circulation?
"Clarett said the main reason why he spoke with ESPN was because he wanted to "clear his name" with NFL owners and general managers."
I see... the appeals to the courts weren't panning out so now he's making these accusations? Why weren't these brought up previously? Does this guy really think the NFL is going to take him seriously?
Frankly, I'm tired of this Maurice guy. Would someone just make him go away already?
Haven't we been down this road already with this Clarett character?
"Friends and family members say Clarett has been working out at an undisclosed location with a personal trainer in preparation for the 2005 NFL draft. He has not spoken publicly in months."
Oh, so then this new accusation is a way to get his name back in circulation?
"Clarett said the main reason why he spoke with ESPN was because he wanted to "clear his name" with NFL owners and general managers."
I see... the appeals to the courts weren't panning out so now he's making these accusations? Why weren't these brought up previously? Does this guy really think the NFL is going to take him seriously?
Frankly, I'm tired of this Maurice guy. Would someone just make him go away already?
Tuesday, November 9
Always good news...
According to Rolling Stone, a lot of bad-ass musicians have some new stuff coming out soon...
OUTKAST is currently at work on a new album, titled 10 the Hard Way, featuring the duo returning to their rap roots.
Rockers QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will release their third album, Lullabies to Paralyze, on March 22nd. Guest appearances for the still in-the-works record will include GARBAGE frontwoman SHIRLEY MANSON and the DISTILLERS' BRODY DALLE.
NINE INCH NAILS' next album, slated for the end of the year, has been pushed back to March. The original title, Bleedthrough, has also been scrapped. Frontman TRENT REZNOR does promise, however, that the eventual release will be accompanied by "extensive touring."
The ROOTS are in the studio recording their seventh album, Game Theory, due in stores next August.
And in other news, BRITNEY is releasing her "Greatest Hits" album this month.
OUTKAST is currently at work on a new album, titled 10 the Hard Way, featuring the duo returning to their rap roots.
Rockers QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will release their third album, Lullabies to Paralyze, on March 22nd. Guest appearances for the still in-the-works record will include GARBAGE frontwoman SHIRLEY MANSON and the DISTILLERS' BRODY DALLE.
NINE INCH NAILS' next album, slated for the end of the year, has been pushed back to March. The original title, Bleedthrough, has also been scrapped. Frontman TRENT REZNOR does promise, however, that the eventual release will be accompanied by "extensive touring."
The ROOTS are in the studio recording their seventh album, Game Theory, due in stores next August.
And in other news, BRITNEY is releasing her "Greatest Hits" album this month.
Four More Years...
I just turned on the news to see what happened in Iraq today (apparently a juror was excused.... oh, wait... wrong story), and they're talking about the 2008 Presidential Election and who might run. PLEASE! STOP! Give us a few days before this starts up again.
Polar Express
An early review from Planet Sick-Boy:
"But be warned: When I say “computer animated,” I don’t mean the good, cartoonish way, like The Incredibles. I mean the unsettling “realistic” way, like Final Fantasy, with characters sharing the same creepy, dead-behind-the-eyes look of the robots in The Hall of Presidents at Disney World. Or Kate Hudson."
He gives it a 5 out of 10. Meanwhile, The Incredibles gets a 10. Sick-Boy is usually pretty reliable.
"But be warned: When I say “computer animated,” I don’t mean the good, cartoonish way, like The Incredibles. I mean the unsettling “realistic” way, like Final Fantasy, with characters sharing the same creepy, dead-behind-the-eyes look of the robots in The Hall of Presidents at Disney World. Or Kate Hudson."
He gives it a 5 out of 10. Meanwhile, The Incredibles gets a 10. Sick-Boy is usually pretty reliable.
Boogie Nights
"Pamela Seals, the former longtime girlfriend of Burt Reynolds, has sued the actor for palimony and assault and battery. The filing comes a day after Reynolds sued Seals for extortion." - E!
Sounds like a nice relationship of "give and take" they have.
Sounds like a nice relationship of "give and take" they have.
Huff
"The hourlong drama starring Hank Azaria as a troubled psychiatrist drew just 456,000 total viewers -- a big disappointment for the premium channel given the multimillion-dollar marketing blitz it lavished on the series." - AP
Good. Last week, EW had a free DVD of the first episode. I saw it. And then I threw it away.
Good. Last week, EW had a free DVD of the first episode. I saw it. And then I threw it away.
TGI(not)F
What is happening to ABC? The less the Olsen twins eat, the less ABC sucks!
Unfortunately, "Alias" is still on hiatus. But "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives" are both must-see-TV, and both had their largest audience this past week (18.7 and 24.6 million viewers, respectively). And "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is a good cry (so is "Extreme Makeover," but in a bad way).
If you're not watching ABC, you should tune in. Tonight's episode of "Lost" focuses on the "bad" guy. It's a good place to start.
Unfortunately, "Alias" is still on hiatus. But "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives" are both must-see-TV, and both had their largest audience this past week (18.7 and 24.6 million viewers, respectively). And "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is a good cry (so is "Extreme Makeover," but in a bad way).
If you're not watching ABC, you should tune in. Tonight's episode of "Lost" focuses on the "bad" guy. It's a good place to start.
I liked Bobby Brown's version better...
Six words I never thought I would ever say!
From Britney's Letter To Her Fans:
"I'm just getting back from my honeymoon and it was absolutely breathtaking," Spears gushes as the letter begins. "This is the happiest I've ever been in my life."
Happier than last year's marriage?
"I may be disappointing some fans out there, but I don't think I'll do another tour for a couple of years."
Nope. No disappointment here. The feeling's more like relief.
"I'm redecorating a lot of things because when we decide to start a family, everything in it needs to be perfecto! I love decorating; it's very therapeutic for me. I believe your house is a reflection of yourself, so I want everything in mine to be exquisite."
If it's a reflection of yourself, then "exquisite" isn't the first word to come to mind. Remember, there are pictures of you coming out of gas station bathrooms without shoes. Plus, you just used the word "perfecto."
From Britney's Letter To Her Fans:
"I'm just getting back from my honeymoon and it was absolutely breathtaking," Spears gushes as the letter begins. "This is the happiest I've ever been in my life."
Happier than last year's marriage?
"I may be disappointing some fans out there, but I don't think I'll do another tour for a couple of years."
Nope. No disappointment here. The feeling's more like relief.
"I'm redecorating a lot of things because when we decide to start a family, everything in it needs to be perfecto! I love decorating; it's very therapeutic for me. I believe your house is a reflection of yourself, so I want everything in mine to be exquisite."
If it's a reflection of yourself, then "exquisite" isn't the first word to come to mind. Remember, there are pictures of you coming out of gas station bathrooms without shoes. Plus, you just used the word "perfecto."
Don't Speak
Lindsay Lohan's new album, Speak, will be released.
"As an actress, Lohan is immersed in six film projects in various stages of development, including a revival of the "Herbie" franchise, a starring role as a young fashion designer in "Fashionistas" and an as-yet-untitled project with fellow musician/actor Nick Cannon."
With a film career like that, how can she NOT be taken seriously as a musician. I bet she's even better than Ms. Lopez!
"As an actress, Lohan is immersed in six film projects in various stages of development, including a revival of the "Herbie" franchise, a starring role as a young fashion designer in "Fashionistas" and an as-yet-untitled project with fellow musician/actor Nick Cannon."
With a film career like that, how can she NOT be taken seriously as a musician. I bet she's even better than Ms. Lopez!
Good Education
If you haven't seen a Pedro Almodovar film before, treat yourself. This quote is, I think, why he is such an amazingly emotional filmmaker.
"For me, premieres are like when you fall in love," Almodovar explained, speaking in Spanish. "It's like the first time in that it's going to last forever. So, in that sense, this premiere is like the first time I've premiered the movie, and that's the way I'm celebrating it." - AP
He is such a romantic. Check out "All About My Mother" and "Talk To Her," and then go see "Bad Education." But not too close together or you may become a cross-dresser.
"For me, premieres are like when you fall in love," Almodovar explained, speaking in Spanish. "It's like the first time in that it's going to last forever. So, in that sense, this premiere is like the first time I've premiered the movie, and that's the way I'm celebrating it." - AP
He is such a romantic. Check out "All About My Mother" and "Talk To Her," and then go see "Bad Education." But not too close together or you may become a cross-dresser.
No Golden Globe For You
I thought you automatically got a nomination if you are famous and you had a movie released, but apparently the Golden Globes DO have rules. Father Mel's "The Passion" cannot be nominated for Best Picture:
"As you know 'The Passion of the Christ' is not in English and under our rules it qualifies as a foreign language film even though it was produced and directed by an American," said a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press.
He also forgot to mention that it's a really shitty movie.
"As you know 'The Passion of the Christ' is not in English and under our rules it qualifies as a foreign language film even though it was produced and directed by an American," said a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press.
He also forgot to mention that it's a really shitty movie.
Country Music Awards
Can you say ick? What was with all the ratty jeans on the men? You know these people can afford to clean up for an awards show. Between that and Randy Travis' mumbling, uh, I mean singing, it all got on my nerves and I had to quit watching. I was pretty happy Martina McBride won a big award though. She's pretty cool.
And by the way, I think Willie had a doobie stashed in his braid.
And by the way, I think Willie had a doobie stashed in his braid.
Monday, November 8
Best.Night.Of.TV.Ever.
If only Six Feet Under or The Sopranos were on, too, it would've been the most incredible night of television ever.
Simpsons is back, but next week is the "official" season premiere. Last night was the very wacky Treehouse of Terror episode.
Arrested Development is back!! The first ten minutes had me laughing hysterically, and the rest of the episode never really let up. And Julie Walters brought back the face that Jason Bateman asked never to see again. Classic.
Desperate Housewives. Why do we have to wait two weeks to see the next episode? Oh yeah, so Ashlee Simpson can lip-synch at the American Music Awards.
Simpsons is back, but next week is the "official" season premiere. Last night was the very wacky Treehouse of Terror episode.
Arrested Development is back!! The first ten minutes had me laughing hysterically, and the rest of the episode never really let up. And Julie Walters brought back the face that Jason Bateman asked never to see again. Classic.
Desperate Housewives. Why do we have to wait two weeks to see the next episode? Oh yeah, so Ashlee Simpson can lip-synch at the American Music Awards.
Sweet Sweet Dallas
god bless dallas. seriously. ok, so the network dallas reunion aired last night. this reunion was much better than the soapnet reunion which you can find on the new seasons 1-2 dvds. here are the nuts and bolts: the cast talks to each other.....they have really bad patter.....then they talk about the "who shot JR" episode, go through the 10 best cliffhangers in dallas, then we saw bloopers, larry hagman's home videos of the cast, and then questions from the fans. here are a few things that i've noticed. sue ellen looks phenominal......simply beautiful. i would have put money on victoria principle aging better, but sue ellen was damn hot. this is explained by the fact that she took kathleen turner's place as mrs. robinson in broadway's "graduate." victoria principle has had a lot of botox, and a lot of lip work. charlene tilton(lucy) is a slut, and none of the other women like her. JR must have had sex with all of them. bobby is gay. i'll write more on all this later.
Rent Cast
From E! Online:
FOR RENT: Rosario Dawson signing on for the film adaptation of Broadway musical Rent, per the Hollywood Reporter.
Word has it that most of the original Broadway cast (Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs, Jesse L. Martin) will be in the film version. The only problem is... Christopher Columbus is directing this. He directed "Home Alone" and "Stepmom." What happened to the rumors that Spike Lee was gonna direct this? He would bring much more grit to this project.
Sunday, November 7
Best Animated Feature
It's November, so everyone has begun talking about the Oscars. Frankly, there are only a few films I can think of so far this year that are worthy of the top prize: Eternal Sunshine and Garden State. Neither will be nominated. As for the animated category, here are the contenders:
- The Incredibles
- Shrek 2
- Shark Tale
- SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
- The Polar Express
- Home on the Range
- Teacher's Pet
- Ghost in the Shell 2
- Clifford's Really Big Movie
- Sky Blue
- The Legend of Buddha
I have to admit, I've only seen Shrek so far. But from what I've heard about The Incredibles, it is the one to beat in 2005.
- The Incredibles
- Shrek 2
- Shark Tale
- SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
- The Polar Express
- Home on the Range
- Teacher's Pet
- Ghost in the Shell 2
- Clifford's Really Big Movie
- Sky Blue
- The Legend of Buddha
I have to admit, I've only seen Shrek so far. But from what I've heard about The Incredibles, it is the one to beat in 2005.
Team America
I'm behind on everything, especially going to the movies. Last night I saw Team America, and it is quite possibly the best movie I have ever seen that stars puppets. Several songs stood out for their hilarious lyrics, but my favorite may be "America, fuck yeah!" And of course, the sex scene is ridiculous! I have to sort out what Trey and Matt are saying about America's fight against terror, but it sure does skewer both Republicans and Democrats (Sarandan's death scene is especially nasty). I definitely recommend everyone to check it out.
Worst.News.Ever.
The upcoming 5th season of Six Feet Under will apparently be the final season.
"The pay cabler confirmed Friday that the upcoming fifth season of "Six Feet" will be the last for the ensemble drama revolving around the trials and tribulations of a family that runs a mortuary. Series creator/executive producer Alan Ball recently informed HBO executives that he felt the show will have run its creative course by the end of the upcoming 12-episode season." - Hollywood Reporter
Sad news for people who enjoy compelling and complicated television.
"The pay cabler confirmed Friday that the upcoming fifth season of "Six Feet" will be the last for the ensemble drama revolving around the trials and tribulations of a family that runs a mortuary. Series creator/executive producer Alan Ball recently informed HBO executives that he felt the show will have run its creative course by the end of the upcoming 12-episode season." - Hollywood Reporter
Sad news for people who enjoy compelling and complicated television.
Worst.Birthday.Ever.
My birthday was November 3rd. Not only was I hungover, riding in a car all day for business, but George Bush won reelection. Politics has consumed me the past several months, especially the final week of the election. I think Joe will agree. However, we are back!
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