FROM US TO YOU! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Ten films from 2007 that I’d watch again.

Zodiac

Already watched this one twice and am awaiting David Finchers Director’s cut with bonus materials. The film just triggers a natural curiosity to learn as much as you can about the Zodiac killer, or on just how to make sweet scary outfits.

The Mist

When you watch the Mist there is a realization that if the end of the world came, that this would be pretty much how humanity would react to it. It’s the ultimate “People Suck!” movie. If you want to feel depressed and shitty on xmas day, check this one out.

No Country for Old Men

Like you need to hear another person say, “this was so good, it gave me such a huge movie boner.” Just go see it already.

Grindhouse

The full experience which has been wrecked on DVD thanks to a company that’s freaking out and trying to make back the money they lost on it. If you saw it in the theater, try and hold on to that memory of it until a proper DVD release comes our way, if ever? This was probably the most fun I’ve had at a movie in a long while. Three viewings at the theater with various friends in tow, what more could I do to support it?

3:10 to Yuma

Thank Christ! The western is back! I’ve kicked myself for not seeing Open Range on the big screen. Bale (don’t think he’s capable of making bad movies) and Crowe are perfect in this. You may question how it ends but it’s executed so well that it makes you buy it.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

A lot of people bitched and moaned “it’s to long and boring”, Not everything is explosions and gun fights in the old west people. To me it was film that could have kept going past the end. The characters were interesting and wow, Jesse James was a loon. Who knew you could have sympathy for a coward like Robert Ford?

Gone Baby Gone

If you’re trying to find a way to break up with your significant other, try solving a missing child’s case together. The moral paradox it creates between the two of you should do the trick. Oh and it’s just a good old crime story to boot.

Lars and the Real Girl

For those looking for a full on comedy, this isn’t it (that’s the next one on the list). Sure it’s got some laughs but a guy that gets a real doll and try’s to pass it off as a real girlfriend in front of a whole town…..well, he’s got some issues. It walks the line of not being to dramatic or to sappy and has just enough quirky stuff that makes it work.

Superbad

This is how kids in school act. If you are seeking a better understanding of teenagers, see this. You’ll laugh and think to yourself “I forgot how dumb I was back then.” News flash, your still dumb just older.

Waitress

Keri Russell is funny and makes weird pies. Captain Reynolds comes back from space to help vaginas . Also Matlock may be the funniest person in this movie.

I'm going to kill everyone who saw this movie.

Well, on the good side, I'm sure Richard Matheson's bank account looks pretty nice right now.

On the bad side I bet the movie makes no effort to explain the title. And I still can't get over that damn dog! Eh, I guess I should just go see it too, maybe hollywood did a great job with a classic book. Just look at all the past great movies based on books, like I, Robot.

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHAHAHAHAH!

Well, at least 'No Country for Old Men' is something like a force of nature. Like what happened to Michigan yesterday. Meanwhile I'm going to go outside. It's 54 and sunny.

NICE!!!


Just in time for the Holidays! The My Name is Bruce trailer.

Honestly, do you know another star that could pull something like this off? Ok......other than Gary Busey?

Did you know that the Red Hot Chili Peppers won Grammy's last year for their most tepid and uninspired album ever? Not a Grammy. Multiple. Five. Five Grammy's. Not that i really paid attention before, but seriously, what a joke. The Grammy's are more like a lifetime achievement award.

Speaking of failures. This week i've been subbing for someone else here at work. It's a whole different gig. And today i felt like i could not have messed it up anymore without personally assaulting the client. And yet they continue to pay me.

Been listening to XM Radio all this week. Ethel channel. Basically they recycle the same artists over and over again. Like "American Idiot" by Green Day? Good news. In an hour we'll play "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". Gah. Still better than terrestrial though.

So. I have this theory. That this guy and this guy are one in the same. Read their sites. They write about the same stuff. And not just in general, but, same time, same place. Eerily similar senses of humor. I'm probably going to have to go to an Art Fag show one day and do some research. Until then, i'll keep this rumor out there. Also, Jasper may or may not have an eating disorder. Also i hear he secretly works as a double agent for the RIAA. Or not. Who knows what really goes on inside that paper bag? One thing i do know, he probably sprained his nuts when he heard about Alba's pregnancy. Don't worry scro, i had the same reaction when Angelina Jolie squooshed one out. All of the sudden, not hot.

Heh. Crack.

Fossils on exhibit in England. Rumor has it they played pretty well. But this still feels like a giant cash grab.

Holidays are steamrolling at you like a tidal wave of human shit, greed, and mindless consumerism. So add me to your Christmas list. Because your holiday is already ruined, and i've been awesome this year.

The Nice Device are doing a gig in Berkley, MI on Saturday. The venue is usually, well, awkward, but the band's very good. I recommend.

Baseball. Steroid report. Big names. Not really big surprises though.

Okay. Enough crap. Enjoy the rest of your Thursday.

CLUTCH!!!!!



Is it me or does it look like the dog had a stroke about halfway through?

Fun story, at least to me. Got a message on the answering machine this weekend congratulating my wife and I on our new baby. Very nice message. Really sweet people. But we don't have kids. At all. Even close. I felt a little bad because i kept playing it over and over and laughing. Because i'm that asshole. I debated calling them back and thanking them for calling and telling them that baby and mom are doing great. But i didn't. Because i'm not THAT asshole.

Baseball stuff:
Detroit Tigers. I could not be happier with the trades they've made. Sending Chris Shelton to Texas for a speedy outfielder was a great move because the team has gotten a lot slower, other than Granderson. Getting two young, proven All Stars for prospects (really good prospects, but still prospects) is amazing. As someone on talk radio said this morning, if Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller reach their full potential, they'll be as good as Cabrera and Willis are right now. And they're still very young. Great move. Standing ovation. I do kind of hope they manage to hang onto Inge, because he's a defensive wizard and would be a great sub in the late inning of close games. Now, about that bullpen...

Drinking stuff:
Ever wonder how much you can drink and still be under the legal limit? (Oh. I'M the bad guy. I'M the lush. I'm just keeping it legal, man. Because i care about America, and the children.)

Political stuff:
Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney says there should be no religious test for President. Which means that he's in full agreement with, that one thing, umm, what do they call it? Oh yeah, the CONSTITUTION. Bravo Elder Romney.

Article VI of the United States Constitution:

All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

BETTER?


Anyone care to hazard a guess as to why there's a picture of a cat hanging in the background?
I've got nothing.

But I did find this!

Now for the good/bad news.

The good news: The opening sequence of the Dark Knight will be shown in Imax theaters December 14th and features the intro of the Joker. Several scenes including this one were shot with an Imax camera. How big are Christopher Nolans balls? Imax big!

The bad news: It's playing with I Am Legend.


Why so cruel world?

ON A UNICORN THAT SHITS YOUR NAME IN STARS

If Chris Burke had written "Wicked Game" instead of Chris Issac would this have been what the video would have looked like?



Sorry, music videos is the best I can do for this site right now. I'll try harder next post. PROMISE!