This one didn't piss me off. Besides the obligatory "What's going on here? Why did our song mess up?" acting, I was actually entertained and smiling during this.
Probably because they weren't attention-hungry crackers doing an over-choreographed, way-too-long W.A.S.P. dance to one of the most clichéd rap-songs-that-white-people-love EVER.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Video: A better first dance.
TV: Friday Night Lights is soooo legit
OK, so I just watched an episode of Friday Night Lights for the first time...and everthything the critics have said was right, IT WAS AWESOME.
I don't know why it took me so long to watch it. Probably afraid it was too late to get into it. But I went in knowing nothing, and it was great.
I was so captivated, I didn't even change the channel on the commercials for fear that I'd miss something.
Now that TV's gonna suck after this season ends (or already has ended for many shows), I have catching up with FNL on DVD to look forward to.
Also, Colin, there's alot of hot chicks doing bad things.
3 hot chicks and a MILF - sounds like a Spike sitcom
I CALL MINKA!!! (LEFT)
Music: Hotstylz - "Lookin Ass Nigga"
Speedy Southern rap + pop culture references = entertainment.
"Oompa Loompa Doopety Doo-lookin'-ass nigga!"
Which one's your favorite?
TV: Conan's got a beard...not that kind, you stinker!
It's been a busy day at work. Sorry I neglected you, my sweet. Tell you what...I'll give you a back massage tonight, k?
Anyway, go here to see Conan O'Brien talk about the beard he's growing to support the writers during the strike.
http://www.latenightunderground.com/2007/11/an-important-message-from-cona.shtml
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sports: The 2nd biggest game of the year
The revolotion was NOT televised. BULLSHIT.
The NFL could have made sooooo much money from advertising dollars by showing Packers vs. Cowboys on any channel tonight.
From what I heard, it was the first 10-1 to 10-1 matchup in like 20 years.
I dunno if it should be blamed on most major cable companies for not carrying the NFL Network as a given, or blamed on the NFL for being greedy and keeping one of (if not THE) best game of the season on an opt-in channel on a Thursday night. I tend to think the ladder.
Regardless, the NFL could have easily made devoted fans happier (and made an assload of cash) if they weren't so hell-bent on expanding their empire on a global scale ASAP.
BTW - Cowboys win, 37-27
Preash: My mom is proud that I'm smarter than a 5th grader
My mom just called me up because she was watching one of her favorite "programs", Are You Smarter that a 5th Grader?, and needed reassurance that I, indeed, am.
She says, "OK, there's a frat dude on there with a bunch of his frat brothers and the question was, "The song 'America' starts as 'My country 'tis of thee...' What are the next 4 words?"
I answer, "Sweet land of liberty," after which she immediately belts out a hardy, Southern "WOOHOOOOOO!!!!"
"That college education paid off! The frat dude and all of his frat bros got it wrong," she exclaims, relieved.
After admitting I was a genius, she said, "You ARE a genius!" I could hear my dad, in the background, say, "You're a Rawlings." Us Rawlings folk love our U.S. of A., that's for damn sure.
With a tear in her eye, she happily let me return to watching Pageant Place, and she went back to her respective "program".
There's only one song that can due justice to the elated pride I'm feeling right now...
For some reason, this song always reminds me of America's Funniest Home Videos circa Bob Saget
Videos: "Psychic" Sylvia Browne
Slow day today. Not a whole lot going on out there. So here's 2 classic clips of "Psychic" Sylvia Browne making a lying fool out of herself on Montel.
The looks on the families' faces as they experience sadness/anger/shock/confusion all at the same time - great stuff.
"Well, no, see, I keep seeing him in water."
"I don't care, but it looks like something hit her in the chest."
Video: Test Results
These videos crack me up before they even get to the joke. Haha!
Test Results from Amir on Vimeo.
JakeandAmir.com
Video: Cherry Chocolate Rain
The ad wizards at Dr. Pepper took a time machine back to 4 months ago. *Sigh*
Movies: The Cloverfield monster!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Sports: Rampage goes on a...tear
Inspired by the death of Sean Taylor, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson waxes poetic about race relations in America.
http://www.tmz.com/2007/11/28/rampage-can-talk-white-but-is-he-right/
Music: Snoop's new video is 25 years old
I never thought I'd see the day that Snoop Diggity Doogle would release a clever, humorous parody music video in which he only raps for one verse. Wild, man.
Anyone who knows me knows there's only one way I like my seductions: sensual.
Link: Is the Onion making fun of me!?
How dare they mock something as serious as blogging...
Entire Blogosphere Stunned By Blogger's Special Weekend Post
Link via Pop Candy
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Video: Gay, gay, gay, gay...
Gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, etc.
Prepare to get douche-chills.
If she wasn't so hot, this would be unwatchable.
Hot Chick: Leticia Cline
OK, so this chick named Leticia Cline was on Howard Stern this morning and all the guys were drooling over her, saying she was one of the hottest chicks they've ever had in there. (Granted, Artie says that about every chick that goes in there, but this time it was different.)
Apparently, she's done some stuff with TNA wrestling, and has also been in Playboy and Maxim.
She is, indeed, incredibly hot.
NSFW
Peep this slideshow of her. Colin, "your" welcome.
Video: The return of gangsta rap
"Market trends, that's like my very best friend..." Lyrics from da heart, yo.
Rap done by the senior management of Singapore's Media Development Authority.
Video: Vince Carter dancing
Hey, dudes and dudettes, watch Vince Carter dance in the VIP section of the NYC nightclub. Why not, right?
Video: The fat kid wearing a t-shirt at the pool
Kudos, Brian. You figured out how to end the cycle of shame!
Link via Best Week Ever
Monday, November 26, 2007
TV: Heroes
DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN TONIGHT'S EPISODE
Wasn't tonight's episode badass!?
The cliffhanger ending was awesome. It's about time that the writers figured out that the best part about comic book/superhero confrontations is when one dude's powers go directly against another's in a head-to-head battle. I mean, would Mortal Kombat even be fun if you were Subzero and you froze some regular asshole just walking down the street?
And the fact that Hiro goes after Peter with the sword and you, as the viewer, are sure Hiro's about to die...until they zoom in on that ubiquitous Japanese "Heroes" symbol. Awesome.
The season finale is Monday, December 3rd at 8pm CST.
BONUS
If you are an idiom nerd like me, learn the origins of the term "cliffhanger" here.
Video: I hate it when that happens
This is the ending from last week's Grey's Anatomy. I haven't seen any of this season, but I have them all DVRed. Rustin said I must share this and assured me it wouldn't ruin anything for me, so here you go.
Quite over the top, I must say. And you can see it coming from a mile away.
Link: Brooke Hogan in a tiny bikini
Hulk Hogan's wife, Linda, filed for divorce today.
In related news, here's a candid picture of Brooke Hogan in a tiny bikini. She's looking pretty effin' hot.
http://www.tmz.com/2007/11/26/brooke-hogan-heats-up-miami/
Link: Top 50 fictional weapons of all time
The only ones they missed were the WMD's in Iraq - zing!
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/006398688.cfm?page=1
Video: 2 Dr. Phils!?
This one's a classic. The creator of Bumfights gets kicked off of Dr. Phil, supposedly because Bumfights is so despicable. But I think he was actually just pissed at Ty's appearance. Haha.
Video: Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family guy, addresses fellow strikers
If you close your eyes, you can pretend it's Brian talking.
Video: Good call, ref!
If he had been called for jabber-jawin', it would have been a 15 yard penalty.
LOL
Sports: Longhorns basketball
Here's a cool article about how good the UT basketball team looks this season, if you care.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=3126241&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos1
Link via Nolan
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Preash: Oh, c'mon lady!
I just purchased 2 Diet Cokes at the convience store. Total: $3.01.
I gave the lady a 10. She gave me back a 5, a 1, and 99 cents in change.
When she handed it to me, I acted overwhelmed with all the change, like I was about to drop it because it was too much for one man to handle.
How does Darwin's theory of natural selection account for the existence of this behemoth?
That is all. Thank you.
Look up in the sky! Oh wait, nope...now she's on the ground.
Link: Understanding rappers' motives has never been so easy
http://www.jamphat.com/rap/
Rap music represented in mathematical charts and graphs. Funny stuff.
See how many you can recognize before clicking to reveal the answer. Probably not even half as many as me, loser.
Tech. difficulties
If you can't see any of the videos right now, it's because YouTube is down. Really, check it out for yourself.
Hopefully they will have fixed their problem soon...unless the Internets have exploded.
Who knew the breastbone was really just a necktie under the skin!?
Edit: YouTube and videos are back up.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Preash: The destined confrontation finally goes down!
One of my very first posts to Preash was "Complaint Box: take your damn kids outside"
Basically, a family is living in the 1-bedroom apartment directly over me. Two little kids, a mom, and (from what I can surmise) the mom's father. The kids run around alot, and it is loud.
I made a formal complaint to the management a few months ago, and since then the noise has been a little bit better.
Tonight, the kids were getting extremely crunk. I banged on the ceiling once, to let them know it was bothersome. An hour later, it was still poppin' upstairs, so I banged again.
Hook 'em.
Then I heard their door open, and people walking downstairs. Oh shizzle, Mac 'bout to drizzle.
A knock. Of course Boone started barking, so I trapped him in the bedroom. Then I opened the door.
It was the mom and the grandfather. He was a short, almost bald Indian man with glasses, probably in his early 60's. She was probably about my height (she was standing on the 1st step, so who knows), with glasses. They were both very nice-looking.
Before I could even say hello, the grandpa pulled back and literally spit in my face.
No, actually he didn't, you dummy.
Grandpa said, very kindly and apologetically, "Sorry to bother, we heard a knocking from below...are we making too much noise or...?" His English wasn't that smooth, but I don't know how to approximate it without being offensive. Basically, he was speaking more with body language than he was with the English language.
I said, "Yes, that was me. I wanted to let you know that it was kinda loud up there..."
All parties, including myself, were very smiley and apologetic and understanding. Until I pulled out my glock.
Didn't fall for that one, huh?
They apologized and then the mom asked, "Is it the voices, or is it the children stomping?"
I said it definitely wasn't voices, it must have been the kids. (I was pulling the "Oh, I didn't know you had kids, I just thought y'all were some rambunctious motherf-ckers" card.)
She said she was sorry and that the kids are shut inside all day on account of the cold weather, and she tells them to "seet down, be quiet...but 5 meenoots later, they arr back up again".
I must reiterate, this was all very light and upbeat, and even a little happy.
So basically, they asked if they could give me the mom's number so I could call her directly whenever it got too loud again (btw - her name is Anuja. [ah-NOO-shah] I was very proud of myself for pronouncing it back to her just as she had said it...I hope they were, too.)
I took down her number and gave them mine. I said, "Here's my number, too. My name is Ryan...I know I probably turn up my stereo too loud from time to time." See, tit for tat.
Click to enlarge
As you can see, I was confused as to whose number would be written down first. Also, my pen hates y's.
In the end, we got to know each other better, commiserated about the cold weather/apartment life, and created a direct connection should problems ever arise in the future.
Also, I gotta give them props for having the balls to come down and confront the unknown, disgruntled neighbor. I would never have the chutzpah. I'd probably just seethe and cut myself to watch me bleed. (That's a joke, mom)
Baby, Anuja were the one from the day I metcha.
BONUS
I found this picture via Google image search while trying to find a more suitable one. It may just be my favorite picture of all time, ever, until the end of time.
giant-baby.jpg - Does it get any better than that!?
Video: "You're on private property..."
HAHAHA!
This guy wants this San Antonio reporter off of his property. He makes that clear, then sums up all of his emotions very astutely. Why did the director stay with this for so long!? And the dude popping up outta nowhere - hilarious.
This was one I had to watch several times.
Video: An Inconvient Beatdown
Well, I guess that's one way to deal with a thief. How about those flying knee dives, huh?
Music Newsish: New Outkast!
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/audio/id.3647/title.outkast-f-marsha-ambrosius-da-art-of-storytellin-pt-4
"Da Art of Storytellin Pt. 4"
Pretty good song...it won't blow you away, but that's not what's important here. What's important is that Big Boi and Andre are back in the studio, which means they're hopefully working on the next album. Crunktastic!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Video: IT'S HERE!!!! The Porta Potty promo!
The much-anticipated Porta Potty promo is here!!!
Enjoy this public service announcement teaser from Skip Reynolds, founder of the Center for Restroom Advocacy & Publicity. Why? Because Preash Cares.
***A Preash Original***
PS - Skip knocked this out in one take, without a script.
Leave a comment! Tell us how this video changed your life.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Video: Italian Spider Man trailer
LOL
The funniest video I've seen in a long time. Whoever made this spent alot of time making it feel authentic. Brilliant!
Video: Get in the game!
"Honey! Sorry to bother you and your friends, but you need to go to the doctor so he can put his finger in your ass. Now."
Video: Kanye's mom's surgeon
Dr. Jan Adams goes on Larry King Live to announce he won't be on Larry King Live. Touché.
Video: Lil' Romeo ballin'
Future USC Trojans Lil' Romeo Romeo Miller and Demar DeRozen decide to showcase their basketball skills and give themselves a badass, topical nickname.
Here's the "About This Video" from YouTube.
Off the court, Romeo Miller (aka 'Lil Romeo) and Demar DeRozen are some of the most humble people you will ever meet. But when its game time, the two transform into some of the fiercest ballers ever to play the game.
Romeo Miller: "This is the most important thing I had to do and hopefully it'll send a message to kids across the country that education is more important than money. Getting a college scholarship is more important than winning an American Music Award and I plan on being the best student athlete I can be at USC." (source: KNBC.com Los Angeles)
Demar DeRozen: "To come from Compton and be able to get an athletic scholarship at USC is the greatest feeling in the world. This is a place where I am able to work hard and reach my dreams and I will hopefully take this to the pro's after college."
Video: If I had to choose between falling or not, I'd choose the ladder
Remember this insane PSA about workplace safety? Well, the same peeps have made others...that're almost as insane as the first!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Video: Houston Alexander vs. Thiago Silva
I haven't ordered any UFC Pay-per-view specials in a while because none of the main events have been that sexy to me. Anyway, here's a fight from the most recent one, UFC 78.
Video: A studio head's POV
Fred Armisen from SNL gives us the writers strike from Roger A. Trevanti's point of view.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Big XII Sports: Huge Weekend in the Big 12!
If UT beats A&M (this Friday @ 2:30 on ABC) and OU loses to Oklahoma State (this Saturday @ 2:30 of Fox Sports Southwest), the Longhorns will win the Big 12 South.
In that case, we'll have to play the winner of Kansas vs. Mizzou (that game goes down this Saturday @ 7:00 pm on ABC) for the Big 12 Championship.
Who'da thunk, even 2 years ago, that Kansas would be undefeated - IN FOOTBALL!? Crazy.
Mizzou (10-1, 6-1) vs. Kansas (11-0, 7-0) (is gonna be an INTENSE game!)
This is gonna be a GREAT weekend for college football...and that's not even mentioning the rivalries outside of the Big 12!
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Preash: Gets opinionated, H-Town style!
I was recently criticized for not sharing enough of my personal life and/or opinions on Preash. "Too many videos!" this delusional reader said. So anyway, here you go.
I received the following e-mail from Rustin, aka ChoCho, my younger brother (with video links).
I had a couple of submissions for your blog/wild news stories from the Houston area you may not have heard of. Also, what's up with the relationship status change on Facebook? Hope all is well in OKC. Later.
Shooting in Pasadena. It's all heard on the 911 tape. It has become a big debate issue.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=5538780
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Houston was recently imploded. About a day later amatuer video shows that there may have been someone inside. The first link below is to the footage that caused the investigation. If you look at the center of the screen you will notice a door close at about 11 seconds into the video. The second link is to a news story about the investigation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dkfv0e2GCk
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=5762158
And my reply...
Yeah, since I have to watch NBC all day now, I've had to follow the implosion "ghost" on Inside Edition...pretty crazy stuff. There was a new aerial view today that neither proved nor disproved anything. I can't believe it's taken them this long to say "It was a reflection", even if it wasn't. But honestly, I don't think it was a person.
Maybe I'm crazy, but every time I see the video, I think about how that would be an AWESOME way to die. I always think of it as an action movie where the building is exploding and crumbling behind me as I run for my life, just half-a-footstep ahead of death. If I were a bum, I would be honored to go out like that. Also, why would a bum go all the way up to the 4th floor or whatever just to crash for the night?
As for he Pasadena thing, I know nothing but I will check it out now. EDIT: After just reading the summary, we did do a "The Rant" about it.
(FYI - The Rant is where viewers send in their e-mails about a controversial subject and the anchor reads the [ideally] varying opinions. Obviously, though, most Oklahomans were in defense of the gun-wielding neighbor.)
I think the guy who shot the burglars (to death...in the their backs) is a dumbass. We all know that the only sure way to justify shooting someone is if he/she's in your house and/or presenting a fatal threat to you. This neighbor went out of his way to chase down and shoot some robbers, despite the advice of the 911 dispatcher. What if it had turned out to be some teenage kids just looking to wrap a house?
I don't think that guy should do hard time, but letting him off scot-free would set a dangerous precedent.
Preash to Rustin on helping with content and interacting!
Video: The Green Team!
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and Adam McKay as the Green Team. "Use your f-ckin' brain!"
Language NSFW
TV: "30 Rock" Live Onstage
A writer for BestWeekEver.tv got to see the cast of "30 Rock" perform an unaired episode live onstage. Peep the review below, you goof.
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2007/11/20/30-rock-live-is-just-as-much-fun-as-it-is-recorded-plus-you-get-to-watch-alec-baldwin-laugh-at-the-word-tampon/
Tina Fey is hot.
Video: Kanye speaks in Belgium
This time Kanye was able to talk about the whole mom death situation before "Hey Mama". The he gets some chick to perform "Don't Stop Believing." Really.
As bad as this may sound, I think he may have needed something like this to humble him and help him realize that trivial stuff (like not winning an MTV award) is not something worth crying over.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Video Link: Hooray for fisticuffs!
Wanna see a Hollywood street fight? Of course you do! So click below, dummy!
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid285859616/bclid294430730/bctid1315783021
Sports Newsish: Lil' Romeo in NCAA
Master P's son/rapper, Lil' Romeo, got a full basketball scholarship to USC, according to this TMZ article.
Let's hope he can live up to his father's monumental career with the Hornets.
"Greatest Hits"? Seriously?
Video: A mom watches 2 girls 1 cup
A mom's worst nightmare - 2 girls 1 cup chasing her around the house...
Language NSFW
Link: SNL untelevised onstage - review
Last week, I told you last week about the cast of SNL and 30 Rock performing their shows live and untelevised onstage.
A writer for the New York Times was there and tells you what it was like, with photos.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/19/arts/television/19snl.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion
Preash: The broken-hearted
Sorry for the lack of posts as of late, folks. Between sweeps at work and suddenly becoming single, it's been a tough week.
Anywho, I'll try to get back on track.
I saw George Lopez live last night. Before you think less of me, know that his standup is very good...he's actually probably in my top 5 comedians performing today. Especially if you know some Spanish, it's good stuff.
Unfortunately, it was mostly material I'd heard before and the acoustics in the mezzanine box seats (another work hookup) were really crappy - very echo-y, it was pretty distracting. But it was still a good time.
Finally, here's a fun note. My mom has a music ringtone now - "Red, Red Wine" by UB40. I can't decide which is more entertaining...that my mom took the time to figure out how to get a custom ringtone on her celly, or her song choice.
Video: Kanye's Onstage Breakdown
Kanye West crying on stage while tyring to perform "Hey Mama" in Paris for the first time since his mom died.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Newsish: SNL and 30 Rock live onstage
The casts of SNL and 30 Rock will perform their shows untelevised, live onstage in New York to benefit the crews during the strike. Awesome.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11152007/news/regionalnews/struck_out__casts_stage__tele_plays_830167.htm
Movies: Bootlegged Cloverfield trailer
Here's a camera-phone captured Cloverfield trailer...the quality's pretty crappy, but a legit version should be coming out soon. This is the upcoming J.J. Abrams (Lost) project that has been surrounded by mystery.
It's assumed that the plot has something to do with some kind of monster(s) or alien(s) destroying New York and/or America. The whole movie will be presented as if it was shot by a dude with his own home camera. It's bound to be a badass movie.
Here are some stills from the movie.
Video: Not the Daily Show
A Daily Show writer does a Daily Show-esque bit on the picket lines about the strike.
Preash: The Working Man
I think I'm officially a regular working bum.
When I woke up this morning, my first thought was literally, "Thank God it's Friday." And I wasn't thinking of it as the common saying like a fat overly-cheerful secretary spouting off "TGIF!!!"...I was actually overwhemingly thankful that the work week's almost over.
Wow...kinda depressing.
Have mer-cy!
Video: Jeff the f*gn*rd
Bet you can't watch this just once...
Editing that leaves you wanting more, like the Sopranos fi
BTW, features my mancrushes, Jake and Amir
Video: Over the (stove)top?
This is ridiculous...but it worked, I guess. I went to the website, and it's literally about "workplace safety".
Pretty intense for a PSA.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Video: Loopy dude tasered, then dies
A crazy Russian guy acts out at a Vancouver airport, then gets tasered, then dies. Long, but pretty dramatic.
Here's an article about it.
Newsish: Barry Bond indicted
All-time career homerun leader Barry Bonds was indicted (formally accused by law) for perjury and obstruction of justice for telling a federal grand jury he's never used performance-enchancing drugs (steroids).
Just when I got used to the sports media no longer giving us
the obligatory Bonds-on-roids-cast every f*cking hour, this starts up. Shit.
OJ needs to steal his thunder back...IT BELONGS TO HIM!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3112487
Link: Awesome invention
This 22-year old dude invented a little device that you can drop in your beer and make it cold in seconds...sweet.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=82&objectid=10475718
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Video: "Cars"
One of my all-time favorites.
I can't believe I haven't posted this yet. One of my favorites of all time. So extreme, so bizarre, so loud and intense...it doesn't get funnier than this.
You can find it on Funny or Die by searching "cars". But they should have called it, "GET OUT YOUR F*CKIN' CHECKBOOK!"
Love it.
Language very NSFW
Video: Step inside that ass
This was probably the highlight of this season's Curb Your Enthusiasm for me. Enjoy.
Language NSFW
Video: Cal Marching Band's Video Game Routine
UC Berkley's marching band does a badass old school video game routine. I love how everyone knows to scream out, "MORTAL KOMBAT!"
Preash: Congrats on one month!
Preash is officially one month old! 106 posts and 1,938 hits in the first month. That averages out to 3.5 posts and 64.6 hits a day! Couldn't have done it without you, peeps. As long as you keep coming back and contributing, I'll continue to bring you the hot shit.
Preash to all of you!
Here is your handsome reward - a picture I found by Googling "chinese picture"!
Movie Review: Beowulf
So last night I saw Robert Zemeckis' Beowulf in 3D. They used a technology called "Real D", which is apparently what they used for The Polar Express. It will be released in 3D at about 1000 screens nationwide and everywhere else in 2D starting this Friday, the 16th.
First of all, the animation was super-impressive.
Beowulf is employing the patented Performance Capture technology Sony Pictures Imageworks created for Zemeckis’ The Polar Express. The movements and facial expressions of the actors will be captured in computers and applied to computer-generated characters in fully digital environments.
Zemeckis’ third 3D endeavor, Beowulf is slated to bow in more than 1,000 Real D theaters and other locations equipped for 3D projection, making it the widest day-and-date large-format 3D release to date.
All of the subtleties in actors' performances really came across. You felt like you were actually watching John Malkovich act, not watching an animation based on him. The only one who didn't look completely realistic was Angelina Jolie. But it was close enough.
The 3D stuff was quite awesome as well. The use the same technology they use for IMAX 3D, if you've ever seen that. It's not the old, crappy red-and-blue joints we grew up with. Click here to read how Real D works. The battle scenes were awesome, alot of stuff jumps out at you and scares you, as well as dripping blood, bubbles underwater, etc. We were afraid it might be a strain on our eyes after a while, but it wasn't.
The movie itself was pretty exciting, although I did get a little bored during a few scenes. However, that might also be attributed to the fact that I was tired as a mofo.
I was impressed by how much violence and near-nudity they got away with for being PG-13. There was quite a bit of blood and gore and stabbing and severed limbs and bodies torn apart at the torso. Also, seeing Angelina Jolie nearly nude in 3D, even just animated, was enough to make a man readjust his seating position. Also, for the ladies, you get to see Beowulf's ass and ripped abs multiple times.
I don't know how well this movie will translate to 2D, but it should still be worth seeing it in the theatres.
4 preashes: Badass! A must!
3 preashes: Pretty cool
2 preashes: Mediocre
1 preash: Don't waste your money!
Note: On these free promotional pre-screenings, they never show trailers. So I didn't get to see the rumored new trailer for J.J. Abrams' upcoming 1-18-08 Cloverfield Project. Sorry, Eddy.
Source for quote: http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=6061
Newsish: Family Guy to get even worse!
Fox is going to continue to make new episodes of Family Guy without creator Seth MacFarlane. He's striking. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse.
http://countingdown.com/movies/3240210/news?item_id=4002603
Link: When is your favorite show over?
Because of the writers' strike, most of this season's TV shows are ending earlier than expected.
Here is a helpful chart that tells you how many eps of your favorite shows are left.
I guess the good news is there's still 5 eps of 30 Rock left. Still, only 1 more The Office.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Video: Tim and Eric stream live
If you like Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! on the Cartoon Network, here's the first episode of their live online show. You will enjoy if you like purposefully crappy production values and offbeat humor.
Here's one of the skits from their show...
Video: Huge Cracker
If "extremely large joints" is a medical condition, I may end up homeless from my co-pay alone. Got 'em!
Monday, November 12, 2007
NEW CATEGORY!!!1: Mom Humor
Everyone appreciates a little light Mom humor to make us sorta half-smile when times get tough.
Here's the first of the new category known as "Mom Humor". (It's not exclusive to moms - your cheesy dad's "fwd:" e-mails will work, too.)
(I insist on leaving the spacing, spelling, etc. as it is sent by the parental figure.)
WHY MEN DO NOT WRITE ADVICE COLUMNS
Dear Walter:
I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving
myhusband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a few
hundred yards down the road when my engine conked out and the carshuddered to a
halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help.
When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was parading in front of the
wardrobe mirror dressed in my underwear and high-heel shoes, and he waswearing
my make up.
I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years.When I
confronted him, he tried to make out that he had dressed in my lingerie because
he couldn't find his own underwear. But when I asked him aboutthe make up, he
broke down and admitted that he'd been wearing my clothes forsix months. I told
him to stop or I would leave him.
He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been
feelingincreasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but eversince
I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don't feel I can
get through to him anymore.
Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sheila Lusk
Dear Sheila:A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be
caused by avariety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no
debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the jubilee clips holding
thevacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solves
theproblem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low
delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber. I hope this helps.
Walter
Link: Perry Bible Fellowship
Don't be scared off by the name. This is actually a simple website chock full o' clever, edgy, 3- or 4-pane comic strips by Nicholas Gurewitch. (Read the Wikipedia entry here)
Great for smarter people with short attention spans.
(Also great for attention-hungry "bloggers" who like to mention how effin' smart they are!)
(...despite ending a sentence in a prepostion...OK, I'm done.)
www.pbfcomics.com
Video Link: Kimbo's first MMA fight
The audio is delayed a few seconds, but it's neat regardless.
http://poststuff4.entensity.net/111207/media.php?media=kimbo.wmv
Via Entensity (NSFW)
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Pic: Tom from MySpace joins Facebook
This is from College Humor.
Visit www.collegehumor.com for more funny stuff.
Video: Huge Russian brawl
The Russian adaptation of West Side Story.
When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way
From your first cigarette to your last dyin' day
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Music: The Hives - "Tick Tick Boom"
I can't get enough of the new song by The Hives. So rad.
"The Black and White Album" comes out this Tuesday, the 13th.
You may remember this music video, which blew up about 5 years ago and contains one of the most entertaining bass guitar solos of all time.
Friday, November 9, 2007
The Workplace: Meet the characters
As always, click to enlarge
This is one of my bosses, Todd. He's cool. Today, he played the Wilhelm scream over the PA system.
Here's Lucas, again. I think he's straight.
This is Dave. Dave used to work in ENG here (Electronic News Gathering), and I never let him forget it. You may recall how I tried to crush his spirit yesterday. We booze together sometimes, and he's trying to teach me how to golf. As you can see, he takes "Casual Friday" very seriously.
Me and Dave. I find camera flashes to be HILARIOUS.
Your handsome hero sending a big preash to YOU, the fans.
The Workplace: Effing with Lucas
Today, I made a card for the new guy, Lucas.
Click to enlarge
Hours later, I found this on my computer screen.
Hrmm. "Its" my "breathe".
Preash: A sneak preview of Beowulf in 3D!!!
This movie's gonna be so sweet! And I get to see it - in 3D - days before you. Score! Don't worry, I'll fill you in.
Click to enlarge
Jealous?
Peep the uncensored internet trailer, if you haven't already. So badass.
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