“And who am I? That’s a secret I’ll never tell, you know you love me, xoxo Gossip Girl.” We know who you are! You’re Kristen Bell! The one who cries when she sees sloths! Oh Gossip Girl. My guiltiest pleasure. What is it about that show that makes otherwise rational grownups silence their cell phones Read more...
Before Batman felt the need to whisper-talk, he walked around with quarter-sized batnipples on his suit and an equally pokey chum of chums by his side. The Oscar nominated star of The Descendants, George Clooney, played the Batman in Joel Schumacher’s camptastic Batman and Robin and wore the iconic cowl that was attached to that infamous suit. The film also Read more...
‘Eastbound & Down’ After close to a year and a half since season 2 ended, Kenny Powers is back with his third, and reportedly final, season of raunchy offerings. ‘Eastbound & Down’ is one of those special shows that makes me puke up laughter no matter how many times I watch an episode. After a Read more...
It is that time of year again, but more specifically, it is that day again. The day that is set aside for amorous interludes, romantic entanglements or just plain old-fashioned bloody, sadistic murder in a mine shaft.
There comes a time in every actor or actress’s life when they become discovered, catch their big break or have one huge hit movie to their fame. Then, sometimes, that same person will change their image and receive critical acclaim (usually due to a major award nomination) for a role outside of their usual calling. Read more...
By now most of the world has been given a glimpse of the Superbowl ad for Honda featuring Matthew Broderick‘s reprise of 1986′s Ferris Bueller much to the delight of millions. Although another film will most likely never happen, this nostalgic throwback commercial has peaked the world’s interest in Ferris 26 years after ‘Ferris Bueller’s Read more...
SpongeBob Squarepants! The mere mention of his name in the vicinity of a child (or many adults, I suppose) gets an immediate response of joy. The Nickolodeon cartoon character’s misadventures debuted in 1999 and became an immediate hit. Basically the unconventional comedy elements in the show took the zany elements from the earlier cult hit Read more...
‘Sky High’ (2005) Have you ever wondered where superheroes & sidekicks learn to master their craft? How about their home lives, their social networks and who their parents are? Better question: How do they get labeled as a hero or a sidekick? The answer is simple, you simply attend ‘Sky High’ and all your questions Read more...
Now that the dust has settled after Sunday night’s broadcast of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, it’s time to reflect back on the best moments. When I say “best moments” I, of course, mean the funniest. Tearful acceptance speeches & emotional compliments are always a staple of a major awards show, but it’s the outrageous Read more...
‘Good Morning Vietnam’ (1987) Robin Williams‘ crowning achievement in hysterical excellence is the 1987 Vietnam conflict comedy-drama ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ about a radio DJ who defies conventional means and entertains the deployed troops in a way never heard before in the US Army. Gaining loyal listeners immediately, Armed Forces Radio disc jockey Adrian Cronauer (Williams) Read more...