Archive for February, 2008

Sticky Floor Friday!

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Your favorite day of the week is here! Sticky Floor Friday! Technically this is up on Valentine’s Day (11:55 pm), so just pretend that my references are still relevant. Enjoy the rambling!

Happy Valentine's Day: Indiana Jones Trailer!!!

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Click HERE for eye-gasmic HD Glory. Indy’s Back!

Happy Valentine’s Day: Indiana Jones Trailer!!!

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Click HERE for eye-gasmic HD Glory. Indy’s Back!

Roger Clemens: Husband Of The Year

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

I know one thing Roger Clemens isn’t getting for Valentine’s Day: Laid. The Rocket fired his wife under the bus during today’s congressional hearing about his alleged use of steroids. While Andy Pettitte claims he and Clemens had a conversation about Clemens’ H.G.H. use, Roger said Pettite ‘misremembers’ (my new favorite word) the conversation. You see, he was actually talking about his wife, who apparently loves the ‘roids.

Way to deflect accusations by using your wife as a human shield. You stay classy, Roger Clemens.

Pineapple Express: Action! Comedy! Weed!

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Hey there! Do you like Seth Rogen, James Franco, The Boss From Office Space, Judd Apatow, or Jokes About Weed? Then hop aboard the Pineapple Express Red Band Trailer! It’s like a bong hit of laughing gas!

DVD Tuesday!

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Welcome back to DVD Tuesday! Anything worth dropping in your Netflix queue this week? Well, we’ve got the Brothers Affleck teaming up for a critically acclaimed drama, and two actors playing brothers on opposite sides of the law.

Gone Baby Gone

Everyone’s always giving Ben Affleck shit. He became the punchline to a lot of jokes around 2003, when “Gigli” hit and the bubble burst for him. But dammit, I like Ben Affleck! He’s always solid in the hands of Kevin Smith and was great in “Hollywoodland.” I know it’s hard to forgive him for “Reindeer Games,” “Paycheck,” and “Surviving Christmas,” but he’s likable when working with good material. I’m happy that “Gone Baby Gone” has received great reviews. This is Affleck’s directorial debut and it’s about detectives searching for a missing child. It stars Casey Affleck and takes place in Boston, so it’s comfortable territory for the director. Even if you still make worn-out cracks about “Gigli”, this movie is worth watching. Besides, Ben stays behind the camera.

THE VERDICT: RENT IT!

We Own The Night

Now here’s another police drama that came too closely on the heels of The Departed. In fact, it’s even got Mark Wahlberg in it. I just couldn’t get excited for this movie when it came out. It seems like we’ve seen it 12 times before. The story is about two brothers, one’s a cop, one’s a nightclub owner/drug dealer (aren’t they all?), and they probably have a lot of tough decisions to make about loyalty. Robert Duvall is thrown in as the father, and I’m betting something bad happens to him. It’s all very middle of the road, which means it’s a good movie for HBO!

THE VERDICT: WAIT FOR HBO!

So there’s your choice: real brothers or actors acting like brothers. You know what they say: Blood is thicker than…corn syrup made to look like blood. (no one says that)

New Star Wars Movie Coming To Theaters August 15th!!

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Betcha didn’t expect that news when you woke up this morning!!! Rumors were running rampant Monday about the possibility of the new “Clone Wars” cartoon making a THEATRICAL debut, and, starwars.com has confirmed it…6 months from now, in a theater close, close by, we will be lining up for another Star Wars movie!

Now, I should state some qualifiers. First, the movie is taken from the first four episodes of the new Clone Wars cartoon, which will be premiere on Cartoon Network before moving to TNT. Instead of simply putting it on television, they’re confident it will hold up as a true movie experience. Second, the story, as the title indicates, is based on The Clone Wars, taking place between Episodes II and III. That means Anakin hasn’t yet slaughtered children, Dooku still has a good head on his shoulders, and Bail Organa is still wearing turtlenecks. If you’re looking for story progression between Episodes III and IV, you’ll have to wait for the live action TV series to debut next year (who else is thinking that’s another chance to see Star Wars in theaters??).

Lucasfilm Animation has already produced 30 episodes of “The Clone Wars,” meaning we’ll be able to go straight from the movies to our living rooms, and not have to wait three years for a follow-up. I’m unapologetic in my love of Star Wars, prequels included, and am fired up about this news. It should bring out the kid in you to know that we’ll be seeing more Star Wars on the big screen. I love the world Lucas created with Episode III, and will gladly watch 30 more adventures! And for the prequel haters, I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know it’s not directed by Lucas. Also, stop being so damn negative! We’ve got a new Star Wars movie coming out!!

If you haven’t seen it, here’s the trailer for Clone Wars.

starwars.com also released their first in a series of web documentaries about Clone Wars today. It’s got a ton of footage and info about the series. Nerds click HERE!

Indy Hearts You

Monday, February 11th, 2008

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Good Morning America is bragging on their website that they’ll have the trailer for “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” on Feb. 14th…Valentine’s Day. Somebody loves you! Tune in to ABC between 8 and 9 am for your first look at Harrison’s return to whip-cracking!

R.I.P. Roy Scheider

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

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Roy Scheider passed away today. He is, of course, best known as Chief Brody in “Jaws,” and he’s a true icon in film. When I was a kid, I remember rewinding the part at the end when he says “Smile you son of a bitch” over and over again. I also remember enjoying his work on Seaquest DSV before it turned all goofy. When I last saw him in a movie, it was “The Punisher,” and my buddy and I talked about how great it was to see Brody back in action. RIP Roy Scheider.

Best Week Ever Starts Best Campaign Ever

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

The folks over at Best Week Ever are trying to prove they can do more than just talk about television…They want to keep the good stuff on it! Friday Night Lights, the best show nobody’s watching, is about to be diagnosed with a case of “Arrested Development.” Critically acclaimed, viewer ignored. So Best Week Ever is doing something about it. They’re asking that everyone send a light bulb to NBC as a way of saying “Keep The Lights On” (their catch phrase, not mine). Never mind that light bulbs don’t travel well. They’re aware of that:

Light bulbs are cheap, easy to come by, and if they break during shipping, the shattered glass might even seem vaguely threatening when NBC opens the package.

Personally, I think Friday Night Lights is the best show on television right now. Coach Taylor is fast-becoming my favorite fictional coach of all time, right behind Lou “Forget the curve ball Ricky, give him the heater” Brown from “Major League”, Bud “Your daddy was a no-talent pussy, but at least he listened!” Kilmer from “Varsity Blues,” and Gordon “Quack, Quack, Quack” Bombay from “Mighty Ducks” (Sorry, it’s slim pickings for a hockey fan). This show overcame a terrible murder storyline, it should be able to overcome poor viewership!

I’ll be sending my bulb out. Do the same! If a show like Jericho has enough fans to keep it on the air, this should be easy! Here are the instructions:

So grab a bulb, write “Lights On” on the side of it, and send it to NBC honcho Ben Silverman at:

Ben Silverman
c/o NBC Studios
3000 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA. 91523