Thursday, September 30, 2010
ho.ly.awe.some.
and jt is right, it's really fucking cool that Jimmy Fallon's house band is the Roots.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
If movie characters didn't make horrible decisions...
3pies4rolls favorite humor website (seriously, have your life changed with the M. Night Stabmyeyesout analysis?) Cracked.com provides its insight as to what movie plots would look like if they were a little more realistic. A couple of favorites are below, but check out the whole list here.
"Lacey was everything to Brian. When a car accident takes her life, he vows to bring her back, risking his life to discover a forbidden occult ritual that will bring her back from the dead. He is warned that tampering with the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead could bring great evil into the world, and that what comes back to him will no longer be his wife. When nothing actually happens, Brian is at a loss, until he remembers magic doesn't exist. Realizing he has let his grief make him stupid, he finally accepts Lacey's death, enabling him to get on with his life."
"When Sandra, a type A workaholic, is thrown together at work with Cal, a fun-loving slacker, the sparks fly as they take an instant dislike to each other. When 10 other co-workers get sick they are forced to go on a business trip to Las Vegas together, where a botched reservation lands them in the honeymoon suite. Being in such close quarters helps them realize they will never get along, and when they return to the office, they meet with HR and arrange to be assigned to different departments."
"Lacey was everything to Brian. When a car accident takes her life, he vows to bring her back, risking his life to discover a forbidden occult ritual that will bring her back from the dead. He is warned that tampering with the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead could bring great evil into the world, and that what comes back to him will no longer be his wife. When nothing actually happens, Brian is at a loss, until he remembers magic doesn't exist. Realizing he has let his grief make him stupid, he finally accepts Lacey's death, enabling him to get on with his life."
"When Sandra, a type A workaholic, is thrown together at work with Cal, a fun-loving slacker, the sparks fly as they take an instant dislike to each other. When 10 other co-workers get sick they are forced to go on a business trip to Las Vegas together, where a botched reservation lands them in the honeymoon suite. Being in such close quarters helps them realize they will never get along, and when they return to the office, they meet with HR and arrange to be assigned to different departments."
helloooo movie season!
It's that time of year when the big hitters (that we will start hearing more and more about as the early awards begin coming in) come out to play. AwardsCircuit.com (formerly OscarIgloo) has its predictions up (though they're a little behind, with the Toronto Film Festival having given us the first glimpse of how the awards show season could play out...)
And speaking of Toronto, the big winner there was The King's Speech, Colin Firth's follow-up to his unbelievable performance in last year's A Single Man (seriously, I love you, Jeff Bridges, but I'm still a little bitter about Firth losing all acting awards to you, because, frankly, he was better). Anyway, with a cast of people I love (Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce...), I REALLY can't wait for this movie:
And, okay, speaking of last year's Oscar winner (and long-time 3pies4rolls love) Jeff Bridges, he's got a little movie coming out himself, as the Dude reunites with the Coen brothers for a remake of True Grit:
you excited for movie season yet? okay, one more. Major best actor buzz going on for James Franco as well, as Danny Boyle follows up Slumdog with his film on the story of Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days:
And speaking of Toronto, the big winner there was The King's Speech, Colin Firth's follow-up to his unbelievable performance in last year's A Single Man (seriously, I love you, Jeff Bridges, but I'm still a little bitter about Firth losing all acting awards to you, because, frankly, he was better). Anyway, with a cast of people I love (Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce...), I REALLY can't wait for this movie:
And, okay, speaking of last year's Oscar winner (and long-time 3pies4rolls love) Jeff Bridges, he's got a little movie coming out himself, as the Dude reunites with the Coen brothers for a remake of True Grit:
you excited for movie season yet? okay, one more. Major best actor buzz going on for James Franco as well, as Danny Boyle follows up Slumdog with his film on the story of Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who amputated his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder for nearly five days:
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
is this one of the signs of the apocalypse?
or just really, really awesome? That's right, Sesame Street spoofed True Blood:
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Steve Wiebe is once again the King of Kong!!
For those long time readers, you know about a little documentary that stole our hearts a couple of years ago. It was an epic battle of good versus evil and an inspirational sports story all at the same time. And it was about, yes, Donkey Kong. For those of you who have seen the movie, I have some great news: Steve Wiebe just re-broke the world record!
if you haven't seen the movie, watch the trailer below and then explain to me why not, cause I don't get it.
Congratulations, Steve!
if you haven't seen the movie, watch the trailer below and then explain to me why not, cause I don't get it.
Congratulations, Steve!
for us old school video game lovers...
we already covered a version of this for Twilight, but now someone's made it about things we actually love!
The Doctor Horrible one is actually just a reproduction of Act 1 of the Sing-a-long Blog, but the Glee game is (like the Twilight one) actually interactive- very choose your own adventure. Though Sue's insults are far inferior to those on the show...
The Doctor Horrible one is actually just a reproduction of Act 1 of the Sing-a-long Blog, but the Glee game is (like the Twilight one) actually interactive- very choose your own adventure. Though Sue's insults are far inferior to those on the show...
man, he's dreamy...
Sir Ian McKellen ladies and gentlemen...
Apparently he was among those protesting the Pope's recent visit to the U.K.
Apparently he was among those protesting the Pope's recent visit to the U.K.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
shocking
so, Casey Affleck apparently decided to "come clean" and admitted that the self-destruction formerly known as Joaquin Phoenix was all fake.
Apparently this:
is just what we call method acting.
my favorite line (for many reasons) from the article linked to above is “I never intended to trick anybody,” said Mr. Affleck, an intense 35-year-old who spoke over a meat-free, cheese-free vegetable sandwich on Thursday. “The idea of a quote, hoax, unquote, never entered my mind.”
(thank you, New York Times, for pointing out in the most awkward way possible that he's a vegan. And now, seriously Affleck? You never intended to "trick" anybody? Wasn't that kind of the whole goddamn point of him being in character for two years straight?)
Of course, the real problem for them is this: As people who formerly ADORED Joaquin Phoenix (seriously, he might have made our "people we could have cheated on significant others with" lists. good thing we didn't laminate them), I think I can speak for all the 3pies4rolls ladies when I say "yawn." What you have succeeded in doing is make me not only not care about Joaquin anymore, but actively dislike him. The revelation that it was all a fake does not make that go away; in fact, it pretty much just ups the douchebag quotient in my opinion of him. So, um, congratulations guys, on making a film that has pretty much been panned by critics and that destroyed the fan base of its star. Well done.
And, just cause I feel like it, I am once again going to show this picture and link to the amazing Cracked.com feature, Bearded Insanity: The Phoenix Chronicles.
take your crazy somewhere else.
Apparently this:
is just what we call method acting.
my favorite line (for many reasons) from the article linked to above is “I never intended to trick anybody,” said Mr. Affleck, an intense 35-year-old who spoke over a meat-free, cheese-free vegetable sandwich on Thursday. “The idea of a quote, hoax, unquote, never entered my mind.”
(thank you, New York Times, for pointing out in the most awkward way possible that he's a vegan. And now, seriously Affleck? You never intended to "trick" anybody? Wasn't that kind of the whole goddamn point of him being in character for two years straight?)
Of course, the real problem for them is this: As people who formerly ADORED Joaquin Phoenix (seriously, he might have made our "people we could have cheated on significant others with" lists. good thing we didn't laminate them), I think I can speak for all the 3pies4rolls ladies when I say "yawn." What you have succeeded in doing is make me not only not care about Joaquin anymore, but actively dislike him. The revelation that it was all a fake does not make that go away; in fact, it pretty much just ups the douchebag quotient in my opinion of him. So, um, congratulations guys, on making a film that has pretty much been panned by critics and that destroyed the fan base of its star. Well done.
And, just cause I feel like it, I am once again going to show this picture and link to the amazing Cracked.com feature, Bearded Insanity: The Phoenix Chronicles.
take your crazy somewhere else.
She's so hot right now
Betty White: the lovable old pain in the pass
also, let's not forget that this happened...
also, let's not forget that this happened...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
if you're in need of a good cry today
watch this sweet story of two people's lives together.
man, it's like watching the first 10 minutes of Up again.
Danny & Annie from StoryCorps on Vimeo.
man, it's like watching the first 10 minutes of Up again.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Imma let you finish...
Man, could the VMA's have been more yawnsville? They really made me miss old interrupting Kanye.
The highlight of the evening was BY FAR Lady Gaga's red-carpet walk with former members of the military who had been discharged or resigned in protest due to Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Once I find video of her interview I'll put it up here, but it was definitely the most awesome moment.
Normally the VMA's at least deliver on performances (hello Beyonce last year or gaga and Elton John), but even those were letdowns this year (I mean, beiber? Taylor Swift singing a song about Kanye that I kept hoping was a joke (no, really)? linkin park?). The stage was awesome, and well used by Usher and Kanye (who, yes, is self-important enough to sing a song about douchebags), but otherwise there was not much to talk about.
The one performance I did really enjoy was Eminem's (next to Kanye, that guy looks downright humble and self-reflective these days, doesn't he?):
Usher's performance (MTV is not letting me embed here, but here's the link) was my other favorite, because at least it was entertaining to watch, even if I do find him pretty boring overall (and we have him to blame for unleashing the biebs on us).
and speaking of horrifying things unleashed on us (cough, cough, ke$ha, cough, cough), this happened:
By the way, our Emmy coverage was rather absent this year, as it coincided with vacation time (what do you want from us?), so it deserves a mention as well. While, again, not a ton to write home about, at least that show had a killer opening (plus Jimmy Fallon, who always makes me happy):
The highlight of the evening was BY FAR Lady Gaga's red-carpet walk with former members of the military who had been discharged or resigned in protest due to Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Once I find video of her interview I'll put it up here, but it was definitely the most awesome moment.
Normally the VMA's at least deliver on performances (hello Beyonce last year or gaga and Elton John), but even those were letdowns this year (I mean, beiber? Taylor Swift singing a song about Kanye that I kept hoping was a joke (no, really)? linkin park?). The stage was awesome, and well used by Usher and Kanye (who, yes, is self-important enough to sing a song about douchebags), but otherwise there was not much to talk about.
The one performance I did really enjoy was Eminem's (next to Kanye, that guy looks downright humble and self-reflective these days, doesn't he?):
Usher's performance (MTV is not letting me embed here, but here's the link) was my other favorite, because at least it was entertaining to watch, even if I do find him pretty boring overall (and we have him to blame for unleashing the biebs on us).
and speaking of horrifying things unleashed on us (cough, cough, ke$ha, cough, cough), this happened:
By the way, our Emmy coverage was rather absent this year, as it coincided with vacation time (what do you want from us?), so it deserves a mention as well. While, again, not a ton to write home about, at least that show had a killer opening (plus Jimmy Fallon, who always makes me happy):
Thursday, September 9, 2010
I love nerds with time on their hands...
These are amazing...
(though it'd be more amazing if he wasn't such a bad tetris player. sigh.)
more awesomeness here
(though it'd be more amazing if he wasn't such a bad tetris player. sigh.)
more awesomeness here
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Today's chapter in our love affair with JGL
pretty sure he basically just asked Kim to marry him
sigh...
for your Arrested Development fix of the day...
Hey brother...
Remember, word on the street is that the Arrested Development movie is still on, although the script has not been finished. Isn't it a little weird to realize that now, four years after the show officially ended, George-Michael will likely be the top-billed star in the movie?
Remember, word on the street is that the Arrested Development movie is still on, although the script has not been finished. Isn't it a little weird to realize that now, four years after the show officially ended, George-Michael will likely be the top-billed star in the movie?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Happy 90210 Day!
9/02/10... Sigh, we miss you, Dylan McKay.
Update! People has kindly taken the time to trek through YouTube and bring us the very best moments so we can re-live 9-0's glory days. Though I might replace "I choose me" with "Breaking up is hard to do" or "God saves 90210" (yeah, it happened), i feel pretty good about the list...
Update! People has kindly taken the time to trek through YouTube and bring us the very best moments so we can re-live 9-0's glory days. Though I might replace "I choose me" with "Breaking up is hard to do" or "God saves 90210" (yeah, it happened), i feel pretty good about the list...
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