Archive for June, 2009
June 30, 2009
This is a tribute that Phonte of Little Brother wrote on his MySpace blog. I agree with everything except the title because it was really the parents’ fault.
My Hero Ain’t Molest Them Bitch Ass Kids: Phonte’s teary-eyed tribute to The King
I haven’t been compelled to blog in a long time.
In an era where everybody is twittering and text-messaging their lives away, a well-thought out essay that extends past 140 characters is quickly becoming a thing of the past.
But when our universe lost its brightest star on June 25, 2009, I felt a deep, overwhelming sadness that I haven’t experienced in many years and I felt moved to say….something.
My hero, Michael Joseph Jackson, is dead.
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June 26, 2009
A year after declaring that Wall*E might my favorite Pixar movie ever comes maybe my favorite Pixar movie.
I think at the end of the day, Up was a better movie from start to finish than Wall*E but Wall*E was my favorite Pixar character (although Doug, the talking dog, is a VERY close second). We’ll see how I feel when I own it on Blu-Ray.
The opening sequence showing the relationship between Carl and Ellie through the highs and the lows — no dialougue just Michael Giacchino’s score) was one of the most heartwrenching/touching things I’ve ever seen in a film – animated of otherwise. If that had just been a short, it might have been my favorite film in 15 years. The movie continued to be awesome and hilarious but those opening minutes stayed with me.
Posted in Movie Reviews, Movies | Tagged Michael Giacchino, Movie Reviews, Pixar, Up | 3 Comments »
June 25, 2009
He made Thriller….Thriller
- Dave Chappelle
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June 24, 2009
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June 24, 2009
Photo by Sara Krulwich, The New York Times
I got to Central Park at about 6:30 AM to wait on line for tickets to Shakespeare in the Park production of ‘Twelfth Night’. As a person who’s done this three times now, my best recommendations is to try and go in the middle of the run on a weekday (it’s playing Tuesday-Sunday until July 12th). The closer you get to the end of the run, the earlier you have to get there. Anyway, when I got there, there were only about 40 people ahead of me. Luckily, my roommate lent me her chair so I was sitting quite comfortably while I caught up on some reading and took a couple of naps while swatting away mosquitoes…
I’m rambling, you don’t care about how I got tickets.
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Posted in Reviews, Summertime | Tagged Anne Hathaway, Audra McDonald, Central Park, Hamish Linklater, Raúl Esparza, Shakespeare in the Park, William Shakespeare | 1 Comment »
June 23, 2009
I really liked it but I’m biased because I am a huge fan of Sam Rockwell’s work. I’d say this was his best performance since Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to spoil anything and it’s really hard to get into the particulars without spoiling the story. I was afraid the trailer already gave away too much but there was much more going on.
The only disappointment was at the end, I wanted to know more about what was going to happen.
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June 16, 2009
You know what’s been driving me crazy?
Sometimes when I talk to my friends who happen to be unemployed about something about my job that bugs me, some of them always reply dismissively with some version of “Hey, at least you have a job” effectively ending the conversation.
The first 10-25 times I was like, “Yeah, you’re right.”
Now I’m just tired of this shit.
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June 15, 2009
Solicitation copy:
ARCHIE #601
THE ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY CONTINUES AS ARCHIE MARRIES VERONICA!!!
“Archie Marries Veronica Part 2: The Wedding”: This is it – the issue where Archie fans all over the world pinch themselves to see if they only dreamt last issue’s tale about Archie proposing to Veronica! Well, all we can say is prepare to be shell-shocked, because not only did he propose, but in this issue, wedding bells are ringing! This is the unforgettable epic that hurtles readers into Archie’s future… and it’s a future where Riverdale’s favorite rich girl wins his hand in marriage! With Mr. Lodge footing the bill, it’s proving to be the most spectacular wedding ever to hit Riverdale… and perhaps the country! The guys all look spiffy in their tuxes, and the girls are gorgeous in their gowns… but just who is Betty’s date, Henry? This emotionally-charged tale will tug at your heartstrings as you witness Archie’s poignant heart-to-heart talk with Betty before the nuptials, the choked-up parents of the betrothed, and a surprise ending that will leave you speechless! Don’t miss the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous “Love Showdown,” written by acclaimed superhero movie producer Michael Uslan and rendered by legendary Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg! You are cordially invited to witness the Archie story of the century, so RSVP by ordering your copy today!
Come on! Somebody stop this farce!
Posted in Books, Comic Books | Tagged Archie, Betty, Comic Books, Veronica | 1 Comment »
