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Lately

2011-02-23T15:04:00.000-08:00

We've now checked out two eps of EAGLEHEART. It's wacky; it's Chris Elliot. And it's just right for Adult Swim. Will keep watching. Just watched THE CONVERSATION. I was tripping over the movie pacing from the 1970's. Good performances, a little wonky regarding plot coherence, but a good film. And I have now seen all 5 films with John Cazale in them. It would have been quite the adventure

What's the latest goodness

2010-11-01T17:36:00.000-07:00

SHERLOCK by Steven Moffat A huge turnout for the Colbert & Stewart - Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear COMMUNITY - Troy & Abed doing their part for ALIENS, and Joel McHale always looking too hot! (Can't believe 30 ROCK got bumped for some lame promo ep for the next Shrek film. Whatever.) Finally watched THE FRIGHTENERS and, yes, it was as good as everyone says it is (yay Peter Jackson!)

The Find: 9021Pho marks Kimmy Tang's vibrant return - latimes.com

2010-03-26T14:11:00.001-07:00

The Find: 9021Pho marks Kimmy Tang's vibrant return - latimes.comPosted using ShareThis

Vid clip - Kimmel v Leno - Round Two - Fight! (And Kimmel SO would kick Leno's @$$!)

2010-01-29T14:50:00.000-08:00

Kimmel answers Leno's "sucker punch" tom-ass-ery... and Kimmel FTW!

Spam and Eggs

2010-01-18T17:29:00.000-08:00

This commercial is fascinating. I am disturbed by the look of the egg people, yet thoroughly impressed by the character design and the tone. Also, if you think Spam and eggs are gross, you've never really had it. So shut up. Cooked Spam with eggs and rice - DIVINE.

Proof that clowns are CREEPY.

2010-01-03T17:46:00.000-08:00

Have you seen this clever USPS commercial? (Proof that it's still possible to make clever ads - to which maybe people wouldn't skip through commercials. Take a note, marketing execs.)

Zappos - more than shoes. Who knew?

2010-01-03T06:30:00.001-08:00

http://www.zappos.com/swissmar-bamboo-crumb-catching-board-w-bread-knife-bamboo

The first of the REMEMBER WHEN posts

2010-01-01T20:00:00.000-08:00

To be a kind of way to archive items into my (failing) Memory Warehouse... BULLOCK'S Ah, it would be Buffy: The Vampire Slayer to throw out this single word and make me devolve into a mass of memories of hanging out at the mall in my youth. And I swear, would anyone (not in my age group) even KNOW what Bullock's is/was? :sigh: Bullock's was devoured by Macy's, folks. And speaking of

DC Direct Modern JSA Series 1 Action Figure Hawkgirl

2010-01-01T03:51:00.000-08:00

DC Direct Modern JSA Series 1 Action Figure Hawkgirl

Guy Ritchie - HE'S BACK! >_<

2009-12-26T01:20:00.000-08:00

And this fangirl couldn't be happier!!! SHERLOCK HOLMES was brilliant! I even forgot that it was rated PG-13 while watching it because it was such a solid movie filled with great action, fantastic fight sequences, hilarious innuendo, clever devices within the plot, brilliant dialogue... I squealed my way (internally) throughout the film in knowing that Guy Ritchie - ya done good!

Open Letter to ESPN re: STIHL Timbersports

2009-12-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

Latest STIHL Timbersports - WHY would you cut the Final and the World Championship into a ReCap show, yet have devoted a whole episode to the previous heats, including stuff I never cared for, like the boomrun and the tree climb? I tune in to see Wynyard, Bolstad, Dale Ryan, et al, go at it every year. I've been waiting for over 2 years to see Jason Wynyard regain the title one more time

NBC's COMMUNITY - seriously, people...

2009-12-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

s. 1 - EPISODE - COMPARATIVE RELIGION HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS SHOW WITH CLASSICAL QUOTABLE GEMS LIKE THIS: Bully: Give me a winter doodle. Jeff: If you're trying to be menacing, maybe you shouldn't call the cookie by its name. Shirley: You think religion is stupid. Jeff: No, no. To me, religion is like Paul Rudd. I see the appeal and I would never take it away from anyone, but I would also

Jason Wynyard - standing chop block with a major handicap

2009-12-20T13:38:00.000-08:00

He is so amazing - you forget how HARD it is to do what they do until you show the pros against the average joe.

a really nice blog - RockBandAide

2009-12-19T02:19:00.000-08:00

A blogger who really likes Rock Band (which makes 'm cool). XD

OMG - I am so in love with Lady Gaga! >_<

2009-12-18T09:32:00.000-08:00

OK, I have no idea where this really stems from since I'm too old to be liking her as much as I do. O_o But in case you're wondering, I had no intention of giving her a listen since: "I'm too old for this shit." She is too popular/mainstream for my taste. Did I mention I feel too old to be liking her? However, I was so impressed by her sweet demeanor on award shows and talk shows. She (at

Cartman covers "Poker Face"

2009-12-17T12:21:00.000-08:00

AND THEN THE VIDEO MONTAGE VERSION

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE - and wacky kids

2009-12-17T01:06:00.000-08:00

Kimmel is so cool - I love that he doesn't treat kids like some fragile breakable something something. He talks to them and stands up to their guff if thrown his way. And can I say I never thought things from the state of CT could spawn such scariness...

Hellz... is there something Colbert CAN'T do? Even his rappin' is good and funny!

2009-12-16T14:06:00.000-08:00

LINK provides the lyrics to his rap The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorU.S. Speedskating

my ranting on: another non-funny person considered to be funny

2009-12-15T23:46:00.000-08:00

So, Chelsea Handler is given a page in the latest EW to give her two cents about the current vampire craze. I especially love when people try to reference something this is old school cool but proves they are referencing for the sake of it and have no idea WTF they are talking about. Her point, she writes: "I don't know if the craze will last, so I worry a little about the actors. Corey Haim

Returning to the Nineties - YASMEEN GHAURI

2009-12-15T23:22:00.000-08:00

So, after I had "discovered" Cindy Crawford, I had to find another fashion muse since CC was too big. My next girl-crush fell upon Yasmeen Ghauri. I'd forgotten how much I liked following her work - until I found random fashion pages pulled from my many fashion mags from back in the day. And since it's time to start cleaning house, I thought it'd be worth a Scan Save before the old heave ho.

Ah, Meg Ryan pre-Joker smile and pre-batshitcrazy

2009-12-15T23:00:00.000-08:00

Me and LIZ LEMON

2009-12-14T22:08:00.000-08:00

OK, yes, I worship Tina Fey for being a genius and the overall mastermind of 30 ROCK and her alter ego, Liz Lemon. [Hell, I am the proud recipient of the nickname Lemon at work! Why so lucky? Remember the ep where the teamsters are striking so she has to replace the 5 gallon water bottle on the Sparkletts cooler? Yeah, we have to do that at our office and I told my co-workers that I'll do

the first ever copy of Sports Illustrated I may pay for

2009-12-14T21:44:00.000-08:00

ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports Illustrated puts Stephen Colbert on cover (AP) – 1 hour ago NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert (kohl-BEHR') has joined the legions of athletes and swimsuit models to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. The host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" appears on the front of the magazine's latest issue wearing an Olympic speedskating uniform. The issue is devoted to sports

Don't you dare call Colbert a "jerk" you ungrateful jerk

2009-12-14T21:36:00.000-08:00

Who the f*ck is trying to talk smack about my Stephen Colbert! So, Colbert raises the Nation to donate to support the US Speedskating team so they are able to go to the 2010 Winter Olympics puts Canada "On Notice" for having some fishy policy of allowing the US team practice time on ice of the official stadium/oval only when the US team isn't available so he starts a letter writing campaign to

GG - random Blair outfit pic

2009-12-14T14:37:00.000-08:00

AND

TOP GEAR's James May in Finland

2009-12-08T14:36:00.001-08:00

OK, after watching these clips of what rally car driving is about, WHY isn't this racing sport more popular here in the U.S.? My best guess is because we aren't good at it? But sh*t if it ain't the coolest thing ever!

Hell, I pretty much love all segments but this is one of my fave Colbert segments because

2009-12-08T13:36:00.000-08:00

he really does show me stuff that is "Craziest F#?king Thing I've Ever Heard" The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Craziest F#?king Thing I've Ever Heard - Tongue-Eating Parasite www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating

The only reason to bother watching the upcoming WINTER OLYMPICS in VANCOUVER

2009-12-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

Colbert has been invited to be the ombudsman and he will be attending for the SPEED SKATING Events. Woo hoo! The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Skate Expectations - Skeleton Team Tryouts www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorU.S. Speedskating

email SPAM alert

2009-12-08T13:25:00.000-08:00

Ah, here is a twist on the usual email scam of "you pay to get paid." from Fedex Courier reply-to info.fedexcourierdeliveryservice@yahoo.com.hk to date Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 11:52 PM hide details Dec 6 (2 days ago) Goodday, I just want to inform you that i have packaged and deposited your ATM MASTERCARD worth $800,000,00 USD with FedEx Delivery Services to deliver it to you,

all the Liam haters need to back the F off

2009-12-03T19:42:00.001-08:00

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz/s/1184914_liam_gallagher_me_and_our_kid_we_were_never_close That article, very succinctly expresses why I now love Liam and will still love OASIS or whatever the f*ck they will be named.

Because it is just that kind of day... and everyone needs a boost

2009-12-03T12:02:00.000-08:00

The Colbert Report

2009-12-02T18:59:00.000-08:00

Why is Colbert truly the only smart yet hilarious talk show personality currently on TV? >_< Actually, Kimmel is pretty damn funny and cool! He doesn't get enough love, but I'm glad his fame is growing. I LOVE Conan, but something does feel a bit lacking since his move to LA. I want to say it's the writers - did the good ones choose not to relocate or something?

New Interpol album - scheduled for early 2010

2009-11-25T22:15:00.000-08:00

AND it's to sound more like their debut album "Turn on the Bright Lights." DAMN SKIPPY! Read it here.

LIAM GALLAGHER talks to ROLLING STONE about the future of the band

2009-11-23T13:51:00.000-08:00

Check out the interview in full here, but in short, there will be a band post Noel and it won't be called Oasis. Liam thinks Noel wanted out and used this opportunity to get out. (I'm inclined to agree because the reported rumors of what went down make it seem like a pretty shite reason to quit a band considering the stuff they'd already been through in the past.) Frankly, I can't wait to see

DAMN IT!!!!! I missed this week's GLEE!!!!!!

2009-11-23T12:46:00.000-08:00

Damn Tivo and it's Priority list of shows to record. I mean, if there IS an upcoming conflict, WHY THE HELL NOT SAY SOMETHING! So, instead, I have to miss this week's GLEE and try to catch it on Hulu.com. ARGH!

What the hell is going on with EDWARD NORTON?

2009-11-23T12:44:00.000-08:00

So, the prickly actor goes from near obscurity to being EVERYWHERE all of a sudden, including a ridiculous appearance on MODERN FAMILY. Norton won't do media for his Hollywood films but he has done countless talkshows to promote his latest endeavor (granted, kudos to him for being supportive of something he believes in) the docu BY THE PEOPLE. But why the odd appearance as a member of Spandau

NEW MOON - Sat. 11/21 10am showing

2009-11-23T12:33:00.000-08:00

Well, it's somewhat difficult to judge this movie fairly since it's hard to separate oneself from having read the book, seen more than enough of the hype and drama that surrounds this phenomenon, and having had way too much time pass from my initial reading obsession to the usual "20/20 hindsight" phase one is bound to experience when the subject matter isn't that great. That's right, I said it

the schmear campaign is on! it's going to be a MAYO-LUTION, y'all

2009-11-17T22:02:00.001-08:00

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Mayo-lution Will Not Be Televised www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorU.S. Speedskating

the COLBERT NATION is sponsoring the US Speedskating team for the Winter Olympics!

2009-11-16T01:12:00.000-08:00

We all want to win more gold, right? So how could no one else not want to support a winning event??? You can help by donating too - you can find the link here. And you can get your updates by watching The Colbert Report nightly or on the site here. Right now, Colbert is so good, my only fear is worrying when the fall will come? I once thought The Daily Show was infallible. But, like the Roman

i heart JOEL McHALE! so go watch COMMUNITY

2009-11-16T00:55:00.000-08:00

Another show that seems to be getting better and better? And what's up with you people saying "Community" isn't living up to the Pilot. Are you really watching the show? And if you say it's because you don't like McHale, what's wrong with you? Do you ever watch The Soup? If you don't think he's funny, I'd question your brain capacity for understanding wit. Seriously.

Actress Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe as seen on Conan's TONIGHT SHOW

2009-11-16T00:53:00.000-08:00

Appearances such as that by Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe last week on The Tonight Show is the reason people SHOULD do talk-show visits. This young woman was just that - a young woman who was not of the Hollywood b.s. and was so normal (and I mean that in the best sense of the word) and such a refreshing addition to which you could see that Conan was also genuinely touched by her presence. She was

GLEE

2009-11-16T00:46:00.000-08:00

Ah, hell - GLEE is my new "make me happy" show! It is replacing GG since that poor show seems completely at a loss as to what to do with itself. (Oh, CW, why must everything be so difficult!) GLEE has some of the best angst, snark, and heart all at the same time. - Love rectangle - Burgeoning love that dies quickly because of some honesty? - A peak into the heart of darkness (of one tall

Update info: Lapidus bunionectomy - Before and after

2009-11-12T11:47:00.000-08:00

My first post-op photo of my feet. The left foot is not only straight but the long bone in the big toe phalange was reset so it provides a solid base when I walk. left foot - AFTER I finally decided it was time to have surgery for my foot because I couldn't walk a few blocks without being in serious pain and having my ankles and foot swell, regardless of the shoes I was wearing. They say it is

NASA + bedrest = MONEY

2009-11-11T00:35:00.000-08:00

Get paid to lie in bed all day for 2-3 months. Hmm... NASA has a Bed Rest Study and they will pay you to lie down all day and sleep for 8 hours for 60 days straight. Read about it here. Application here

CHANGES ARE IN ORDER

2009-11-03T13:51:00.000-08:00

I'm bored with most things including this site. It is going to need some kind of overhaul - looks as well as content. If anyone who actually reads this would like to suggest, well, anything, I more than welcome it.

Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life

2009-10-21T22:50:00.000-07:00

http://www.scottpilgrim.com/ It's definitely weird and it takes a little patience for it to seep into your soul, but it latches on to a slight weird and interesting place once you give it the time. Good stuff. Oh, and there is movie coming out with the final book in 2010, made by the geniuses behind "Shaun of the Dead" and "Spaced" and "Hot Fuzz." Good times to come. Woo hoo!

So, is the lame Blair gone yet?

2009-10-19T23:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Gossip Girl, Could you please restore B. back to her original goddess form of being both haughty and bitchy while having class and heart and ditch the lame "woe is me - no one knows Blair Waldorf" act that doesn't work at all? B. finally got Chuck and they are supposed to "rule the school" so what the hell? Thank gawd Chuck is still awesome, 'cause the show would be suffering without

Chibi Alien

2009-10-19T21:41:00.001-07:00

Baby Alien by *imaginism on deviantART

FALL TV Shows - so far

2009-10-16T13:12:00.000-07:00

I am digging: MODERN FAMILY This has Ed O'Neill who I have loved since he played "Al Bundy" so this was a must watch for me. Learning it was a Steven Levitan show only boosted it up from there, not to mention the positive reviews. I like it so far, but the winner of the show has to be the crazy "I think I'm so hip" dad, Ty Burrell. Actors that can make the tragically lame a believable

a-ha to split up at the end of 2010 - and yet again, I am the last to know

2009-10-16T12:36:00.000-07:00

Every band I love seems to be breaking up (of course this is a-ha's second split). Check it. Who's next, Interpol? OY!

BLACK DYNAMITE - limited release

2009-10-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

What is it? Read about it here. What did I think? Damn. Sh*t was pretty awesome. It had the perfect tone of looking like a 70's blaxploitation flick but also a spoof a la Airplane! but a solid flick in itself. And I compare it to Airplane! because later derivations lost the genius of what Airplane! did - it was never trying to be obvious. The gags came at you subtly and then unfurled to

R.I.P. Captain Lou Albano

2009-10-14T13:43:00.000-07:00

Oh noes! Captain Lou Albano has died. Another fond farewell to a touchstone of the late and great WWF (before it had to change to WWE thanks to a fruitless desire to win over the rights to that moniker only to lose to the cuddly pandas. But I digress). Check out the LA Times.com Forum.

I hearted Kelly Hrudey (and still do)

2009-09-28T13:40:00.000-07:00

(Not my actual jersey since mine is in black.) Well, my second Frozen Fury attendance, and it is way more fun when the Kings win! Frozen Fury XII will go down as a win for the L.A. Kings. Thank gawd since the Avalanche fans are such douches. However, I got a couple of random kudos from these young guys saying how cool it was that I had a Hrudey jersey. It's funny, 'cause even in '93, I felt

TONIGHT SHOW with CONAN O'BRIEN

2009-09-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

HOLY CRAP - it's this kind of stuff which makes me love Conan! (Though he does worry me in that he didn't know what a faux-hawk was? Conan - are you losing touch with the "yoots" of America? Hey, Conan staffers - you gotta keep the man in the know! Sheesh...) These are the highlights I took away from this clip: * The Manga Entertainment guys are pretty much their own audience as evidenced

EMMYS - Yays and Boos

2009-09-22T00:04:00.000-07:00

BOO! - Daily Show over Colbert Report! Nooooooooooo! YAY! - Alec Baldwin for best comedic actor! BOO! - Jon Cryer for best supporting comedic actor - over Jack McBrayer, Tracy Morgan and Neil Patrick Harris. Yeah, right. YAY! - 30 Rock! Yay but Boo - I'm glad Bryan Cranston won (long overdue for his brilliance on Malcolm in the Middle), but considering he already received one last year,

THE INFORMANT!

2009-09-19T15:27:00.000-07:00

I was not in the best of moods, but that didn't seem to keep me from enjoying the goodness that was Steven Soderbergh's film "The Informant!" (BTW, his last name is pronounced with a long "o" like in soda.) And while I've found Matt Damon's performances as the lead character Mark Whitacre to be a bit hit or miss, he did a great job here. What I enjoyed most about the film is the tone that was

could leno be any less original?

2009-09-15T13:35:00.000-07:00

So, rather than watching out of interest, we tuned into Jay's "new" show to see how far it could be criticized. Safe to say it was easy to see that he didn't try very hard at all to bother with putting any thought and effort into doing an original show with original bits and, gee, try and be funny. He used the Cheaters host to do a weird bit about Kevin cheating on him with a Jay lookalike.

Colbert is back - yay!

2009-09-15T13:22:00.000-07:00

After three long weeks (how lazy can a man get? Ha! I keed, I keed...), Stephen is back with his Colbert Report. I was missing it last week and realized how long 3 weeks can feel. And always, there is this slight fear that the show's flavor could go down, but luckily, the quality was up to par as always. His hair is finally getting closer to his usual style by filling in a bit more at his

GOSSIP GIRL - finally!

2009-09-12T02:58:00.000-07:00

So, Monday 9/14 not only brings another happy birthday year for the handsome Morten Harket of a-ha but the return of Gossip Girl! Woo hoo! I'm not sure when I've been excited for a network show to return after the summer hiatus. Just goes to show how powerful the Chuck & B. connection has to make this show enjoyable. (^_^) Not the best pic of Chuck (left) but he does look handsome. And for

Kind of figured Liam may continue on with Andy Bell...

2009-09-09T16:58:00.000-07:00

Latest Oasis News With stopcryingyourheartout.com: Liam: Oasis Will Not Split

2009 - a-ha interviews

2009-09-08T14:12:00.000-07:00

Listened and liked - a-ha's Foot of the Mountain album

2009-09-08T13:59:00.000-07:00

Well, it took me a while to absorb the music but I'm pleased to say I am really enjoying the album Foot of the Mountain. It's light and catchy and probably the direction Keane should have stayed with (vs. what their latest album has devolved into).Morten's unique vocals truly enhance the songs and it doesn't hurt that the men still look pretty damn hot.It's closer to Lifelines than Minor Earth,

EXTRACT - two very enthusiastic thumbs up

2009-09-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

Somehow, we've been able to continue our movie-going streak by getting in EXTRACT on Friday night.And as I tell people what we did over the long weekend, I've gotten a few too many huh's? to this information. Considering how much people say they loved Office Space, it seems odd that more don't want to support the genius that is Mike Judge. Of course, I'm the one who also found Idiocrasy to be

OMG - this is beyond ridiculously cute

2009-09-02T23:38:00.000-07:00

If this doesn't melt your heart into a serious sense of "awwwwwwwwwwwww," you do not have one.In short, once the puppy is on his back, he has a hard time righting himself. And his name is CHAI.p.s. According to my Japanese speaking aa, he says they say the puppy got back up a few seconds after the video stops.

How can you not love Conan with bits like this:

2009-09-01T13:37:00.001-07:00

Iron Chef America - Challenge: Coconut

2009-08-30T19:27:00.001-07:00

All I can say it - Chef Morimoto - YOU'S CRAZY!!He decides to try cooking up a coconut crab. I've never seen one - till now.Granted, the one he had is much smaller than this one (image from Wikipedia) but REALLY?!?!(shudder)

El Pollo Inka - mm, mmm, good!

2009-08-30T19:03:00.001-07:00

Indecision about dinner for Saturday night took us to El Pollo Inka. Man, it's just the best combination of meat and rice with a heaping of onions, tomatoes, and hello! french fries! You Peruvians are awesome! And nothing beats the crazy "green sauce" that is pretty damn spicy but adds such flavor to the meat and the veggies.If you've never had the pleasure of trying Peruvian food, you can't go

OASIS - no more?

2009-08-29T14:11:00.000-07:00

Since their debut in 1994, no one could say OASIS has been a band without problems. During one of their most successful tours and their big entrance into the American consciousness, a bustup between the Gallagher brothers had Noel literally disappear from the band which led to a cancellation of the US gigs. It was a big reason why they never got past the 90s rock band label where Americans only

Chocolate - the movie

2009-08-29T00:14:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time coming but we finally watched the Thai martial arts film Chocolate.Besides seeing a very cool clip last year that showed some of the cool fight sequences, the other draw was that the people behind the movie were Tony Jaa collaborators.Basic premise is a Romeo & Juliet romance between a Yakuza mobster and a Thai gangster hottie who get together then part ways when the Thai

Kings of Leon on Conan's Tonight Show

2009-08-25T14:23:00.000-07:00

Much disappointment on two levels...For one thing, I find it disturbing that people (at least according to Nielsen) aren't tuning in to Conan yet are watching Letterman. Now, this does allude to the fact that everyone who has a Nielsen box is probably in the middle of the country and is over 65. It's another reason that CBS is still the number one rated network in Household numbers (since we

Tony Jaa - OCT 23 - be there!

2009-08-25T13:07:00.001-07:00

So, Tony Jaa - kicking ass - higher production value - what can be wrong about this?Though it's Ong Bak 2, I believe it's more a prequel with it being an older storyline.Can't wait!

C.O.L.B.E.R.T. launches tomorrow!

2009-08-24T23:35:00.000-07:00

Watch Stephen send himself off prior to Tuesday's launch (Aug. 25, 2009)!

Westside Tavern - pre-movie eats

2009-08-24T11:18:00.001-07:00

It'd been a long time since I've had to wait for a table. We usually hit up places that take reservations since forcing people to wait when you could take a reservation seems pretty archaic and unnecessary cruelty. However, we had a late showing and were free to give them a try. At the least, they provide a pager and the bookstore is nearby. So, we waited.I also had the suckers - er, my

Avatar - first look trailer

2009-08-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

Well... what can one say when the first look from someone you believe makes great movies seems, well, kind of dorky lookin'?James Cameron is coming back after a pretty long hiatus from doing a regular feature film. I have my belief that he can still weave together an exciting and interesting storyline that will incorporate great action and special effects but, the Avatars look... pretty...

Tarantino is back -

2009-08-22T04:26:00.001-07:00

and not just in the sense he has a movie out, but in the fact that it is a pretty damn good movie.Note: If you're easily queasy at seeing lots of blood or sliced flesh, this might not be the movie for you.Brad Pitt was hilarious and is one of the most underrated actors around. He fully inhabits every character he portrays and he brings his real life charisma to make that character fully

Woo hoo!

2009-08-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

I guess there is something to look forward to for 2010 (besides getting older).All that changed today though, when Magne said on Radio 2 (UK) that a-ha will return to America on their upcoming 2010 world tour!There is a new a-ha album, Foot of the Mountain, which is the impetus for this tour - yay!http://www.a-ha.com

Morten Harket's solo album

2009-08-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

P.S. Morten's got a solo CD (which came out in 2008 but I totally missed the boat on that) called Letters from Egypt.I've also got this on order from Amazon.com and will see about posting a review after I've absorbed it.Fans should buy it regardless of any reviews since we need to show the love in the States.(I enjoyed Wildseed thoroughly.)

DISTRICT 9 - Friday, Aug. 14th at The Bridge

2009-08-17T12:25:00.001-07:00

District 9Considering all the rave reviews, it was hard not to have high expectations about this film. Regardless of reviews (short of them being so bad that the film was considered gawd awful), I knew we would go see it since we wanted to support Peter Jackson, even if he didn't direct it himself. If he believed in someone, why shouldn't we, considering Jackson hasn't lost my trust... yet.

Teri Hawaii shaved ice - RIP

2009-08-13T15:03:00.000-07:00

Well, it was bound to happen. Teri Hawaii is now dead to me. Why?I knew ownership* had changed during my last visit. The furnishings had a touch of the "Pinkberry" feel - those colorful plastic stool-like chairs that have that art deco pseudo futuristic look that is a far cry from the previous tables with attached chairs as seen in most McDonald's. Also gone were all the Hawaiian

GI JOE - The Rise of Cobra

2009-08-11T00:43:00.001-07:00

So, it made a good amount of money. Just goes to show you there is no accounting for taste. And hey, I went. Not proud of it but I was curious. At least this wasn't a firm no, like the absolute refusal to see Transformers 2 (brrr!).Overall thoughts on the film?Well, I haven't laughed that much since watching The Hangover. And it wasn't because Marlon Wayans was funny (because he wasn't).GI

Best. Burger. Ever.

2009-08-03T11:15:00.000-07:00

Well, at least in terms of a really fresh and homemade taste for the price, Five Guys Burgers is the best one yet! And sorry, but it does blow away the In-and-Out burgers and fries BY FAR.Why? The patties are cooked well done but still retain some serious juice and you can taste the chargrilled flavors with each bite. Even with my bacon cheeseburger, you can taste the meat and the cheese and

p.s. One more good eats place...

2009-07-31T13:02:00.001-07:00

El Pollo Inka - PeruvianYou have to get the Lomo Saltado! Steak, rice, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and French fries (!) all mixed together. You can also get it with chicken instead. And don't forget the "green sauce!"http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-pollo-inka-torranceThey have one in Gardena, but I think Torrance tastes a bit better.http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-pollo-inka-gardena

Gardena Good Eats

2009-07-31T12:56:00.001-07:00

These gems are almost too good to share, but I need a reminder of places I like to go to when in the area. Plus, I'm bored and can't think of anything else to blog at this moment...Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi Go for the ramen, it's a made-to-order place: you can get firm or soft noodles, medium oil or more/less, etc. They explain it all. Def go for the side of fried rice or the half gyoza -

Brain dead part 2

2009-07-25T10:31:00.001-07:00

On a plane to see a friend. I've never done this before (at least not without catching myself first) but I sat in the wrong seat. I don't do crap like that. I usually pay attention to details, to the Nth degree so wtf?? Maybe it's the same thing making me sweat like a sumo wrestler. Holy hell with these airlines not giving you air till everyone has boarded "to save fuel." Indeed.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - movie review

2009-07-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

The good: As always, set design and the Potter world always display cool knick-knacks. Lots of character interaction and some fun humor.The bad: Not very much happens, in terms of action. I still don't get why the wizards have certain great powers yet can't put out a fire, etc.p.s. NEEDS MORE ALAN RICKMAN!In short: If you like the previous movies and like the characters, this one is worth

A big "Yum!" for Ondal 2!

2009-07-12T01:18:00.000-07:00

4.5 stars from me for Ondal 2!I look forward to going back to get my fill on some pretty darn good Korean food.Check it out on Yelp for me details.

THE HURT LOCKER

2009-07-11T23:35:00.000-07:00

AMC CC - Friday, 7/10Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, which was a draw for me, The Hurt Locker got us into the theater based mostly on the positive reviews it's received lately. When I first heard about it, what caught my eye was its star, Jeremy Renner. He's always stood out because of two instances - he was a vampire on ANGEL, and I found him to be a pretty good singer at karaoke when I saw him

Google celebrates Nikola Tesla's birthday!

2009-07-10T02:11:00.001-07:00

I knew I liked Google.

Why MICHAEL BAY and his movies suck so much ass

2009-06-29T21:21:00.000-07:00

I don't even have to watch a minute of Transformer 2 to know this, but I think this bit sums it up perfectly. Check it out.

New isn't always better

2009-06-28T23:53:00.000-07:00

See these ice cube trays? Cute but complete garbage.I don't know about you, but I really missed the ice cube trays of yore where the trays had run off notches between the cube molds so that you could tilt the water downward so each mold cup could fill and be evened out to a level height. Then, because they are stackable, you can layer the trays on top of each other so there is no wasted space

Poor Billy Mays!

2009-06-28T16:30:00.000-07:00

I know Billy Mays isn't the biggest name in entertainment, but here is a vibrant individual whose demise is definitely premature.I don't know anything about the man other than he sold a lot of products that made you go, "Hmm, that could work for me," until you snap out of it and decide you don't need a fifth bottle of floor cleaner.Just recently, while watching "Deadliest Catch," there was an

Sally Albright lives on even 20 years later

2009-06-28T16:09:00.000-07:00

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY - Sally: I'd like the chef salad please with oil and vinegar on the side, and the apple pie a la mode.Waitress: Chef and apple a la mode.Sally: But I'd like the pie heated, and I don't want the ice cream on top. I want it on the side, and I'd like strawberry instead of vanilla if you have it. If not, then no ice cream, just whipped cream, but only if it's real. If it's out of

random shout out

2009-06-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

To Timothy - a T-Mobile customer service phone tech - THANK YOU for fixing a 4 day on-going problem in under 15 minutes.YOU ROCK!xoxo

When good bands go bad... Kings of Leon

2009-06-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

Well, at least I have two great albums to remember them by.Youth & Young Manhood was so original.Aha Shake Heartbreak was uniquely KOL but also a nice progression from Y&YM in terms of sound and style.Because of the Times had me a little worried.Only by the Night - didn't even bother to buy it. I knew based on their unmemorable singles, they've only continued to dilute their sound so much so

Sasuke (Ninja Warrior) Spring 2009

2009-06-22T18:07:00.000-07:00

Has 2009 ushered in a new line-up for Sasuke/Ninja Warrior All-Stars?G4 has really stepped up their coverage of Japan's beloved game show, Sasuke, which has been renamed as Ninja Warrior over in the States, by not only covering the American contests who've won a spot through G4 but allowing their US all-star Levi Meeuwenberg to visit and interview the Japanese lineup including our favorite "Mr.

Conan vs. Dave - really?

2009-06-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

So the media states that, according to the Nielsen ratings system, David Letterman is whipping Conan O'Brien in the ratings war for late night TV. Uh huh. That means it is one of two things: 1. The majority of viewers in America are retarded or 2. the Nielsen system is broken. My opinion is a combination of the two.For years now, television executives (from the lower rated networks, of

Conan

2009-06-10T11:41:00.001-07:00

I guess I can blog while sitting in the juror waiting room and I realized I haven't discussed The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien! Judgement? A fine start! It's been so long since I've seen genuine enthusiam at the 11:30pm slot. While I have respect for Letterman, age and anger has made him quite the curmudgeon so watching Late Show is painful (plus that network blows). And don't get me

Jury duty is EE-VILLE

2009-06-09T21:15:00.000-07:00

I hate Jury Duty. I've never even BEEN called to one... until tonight. I just called in and I have to report tomorrow morning. By 8:00am. And for what? To sit in a room to do what exactly? Maybe be put on a case I couldn't care less about all in the hopes that, gawd forbid, if I am called, I hope it'll be over that same day?Why must we as "good citizens" be forced to serve when we don't

Those horrid Canada Travel TV ads

2009-06-07T21:58:00.000-07:00

Either Canada is really dumb at marketing, or they are genius reverse psychologists who use the most annoying promotional travel ads to keep tourists AWAY from Canada.1. People are amazed at, what I assume is, Niagara Falls. Um, we can check that out from the USA too.2. A seal jumps up a kayak. Really?3. Men on a boat are deep sea fishing.The problem with all three, besides being far from

GM, Chrysler, Jeep - commercial marketing geniuses

2009-06-07T00:39:00.000-07:00

We know jingles are dead and the iTunes conspiracy continues as marketing advertisers use music by (usually obscure) bands for their commercials. I remember early Kings of Leon for VW's Jetta, Oasis for the recent Jaguar launch, among many others. But sometimes, you have to wonder if they even bother to check or bother to care about putting 2 and 2 together?The latest is the lovely family and