I would gladly spend it with you, JGL.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel in the cutest New Year's invitation you will receive this year.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Christmas came early!
A new drunk history from Funny or Die/Derek Waters. Ryan Gosling just had to put the cherry on top of his killer year.
Also, it's Jim Carrey's best role in years.
For the uninitiated, catch some of the past genius here.
Also, it's Jim Carrey's best role in years.
For the uninitiated, catch some of the past genius here.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Having trouble remembering what came out this year?
Youtube is here to help. Your 2011 year in movies:
(the full list of movies in order can be found here)
(the full list of movies in order can be found here)
Awards Season in full swing!
And we at 3pies4rolls are doing our homework in preparation for our Top 10 Lists. We do it for you, dear reader(s?).
Anyway, the SAG Award nominations were announced today, with a couple of surprises. No Gary Oldman or Michael Fassbender for Best Actor (apparently, the SAGs still want me to see J. Edgar, despite its rather dismal reviews). Nothing for Drive, despite the rave reviews of Albert Brooks in particular. 3pies4rolls favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman was overlooked for The Ides of March (though, that's less of a surprise, and more of a disappointment). And, awesomely, Bridesmaids picking up a nomination for the big award- Outstanding Cast (the incredibly fabulous Melissa McCarthy also grabbed a Best Supporting nod).
These don't stray too far from what our favorite prediction site, Awards Circuit, has been saying, so it could start to solidify the races going forward. We'll see what comes from the Golden Globe nominations tomorrow.
The Help led the way with four nominations, and, to be fair, the acting is great in that movie. I just hope it doesn't give it any steam for the other awards shows. In case you need help keeping track of these all-important awards show dates, here's a handy tracker.
and, just a note on the television side, how can you possibly continue to nominate Jon Cryer and not give anything to Parks & Recreation or Community?? That's just dumb.
74 days to Oscar Day!!!
Anyway, the SAG Award nominations were announced today, with a couple of surprises. No Gary Oldman or Michael Fassbender for Best Actor (apparently, the SAGs still want me to see J. Edgar, despite its rather dismal reviews). Nothing for Drive, despite the rave reviews of Albert Brooks in particular. 3pies4rolls favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman was overlooked for The Ides of March (though, that's less of a surprise, and more of a disappointment). And, awesomely, Bridesmaids picking up a nomination for the big award- Outstanding Cast (the incredibly fabulous Melissa McCarthy also grabbed a Best Supporting nod).
These don't stray too far from what our favorite prediction site, Awards Circuit, has been saying, so it could start to solidify the races going forward. We'll see what comes from the Golden Globe nominations tomorrow.
The Help led the way with four nominations, and, to be fair, the acting is great in that movie. I just hope it doesn't give it any steam for the other awards shows. In case you need help keeping track of these all-important awards show dates, here's a handy tracker.
and, just a note on the television side, how can you possibly continue to nominate Jon Cryer and not give anything to Parks & Recreation or Community?? That's just dumb.
74 days to Oscar Day!!!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Strong campaign
Joel McHale does a campaign video for People's Sexiest issue, gives us a little insight into the daily activities on the Community set:
Countdown to Oscar Day!
Big week in Oscar Day news- first Brett Ratner is out as the producer of the show for making some truly idiotic offensive statements, then his good friend Eddie Murphy drops out of hosting duties. Now, you may remember I was a bit on the fence about Murphy hosting (oh wait, that's right, no I wasn't) but I gotta give him credit for a classy exit statement:
"First and foremost I want to say that I completely understand and support each party's decision with regard to a change of producers for this year's Academy Awards ceremony," Murphy said in a statement sent out by the academy. "I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I'm sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job."
So what happens now? While we at 3pies4rolls once again fired up our NPH/Jackman 2012 campaign (seriously, who DOESN'T want to see this happen?), Brian Grazer stepped in as producer and pulled out his version of the big guns: Billy Crystal.
Now, I love Billy Crystal. And I love him as an Oscar host. And apparently he sticks with you, because for some reason I can still remember several verses from his opening song this year:
(on a side note, remember when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married? Weird.)
So there's nothing really to complain about. Except for it's a little safe. And not NPH and Jackman. And actually, rewatching that video, I gotta say it's nothing to Jackman's opening a few years ago (what's that? we haven't linked to that in at least a few posts? you're right, better fix that).
Ah, well, what are you gonna do?
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
You're welcome, America
NPH dresses up with his family for Halloween, once again makes everything in the world better:
Monday, October 31, 2011
Don't call it a comeback
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake prove once again that they are people I want to hang out with with their latest installment of The History of Rap:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Were you starting to recover from the loss of Harry Potter in your life?
Get ready to relapse:
A documentary about the end of the Harry Potter saga? Yes, please. In making When Harry Left Hogwarts, filmmaker Morgan Matthews had crazy access to the sets of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2.
Now to the important questions: How did those kids all turn out so okay? Shouldn't child stardom have turned them all into crazy assholes? Can I please have Emma Watson's short haircut and look as adorable as she does? Where is Draco? How much do I love Daniel Radcliffe? On that note, how much do I love Emma Thompson (best advice of the trailer: therapy)?
I will be watching this.
A documentary about the end of the Harry Potter saga? Yes, please. In making When Harry Left Hogwarts, filmmaker Morgan Matthews had crazy access to the sets of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2.
Now to the important questions: How did those kids all turn out so okay? Shouldn't child stardom have turned them all into crazy assholes? Can I please have Emma Watson's short haircut and look as adorable as she does? Where is Draco? How much do I love Daniel Radcliffe? On that note, how much do I love Emma Thompson (best advice of the trailer: therapy)?
I will be watching this.
wanna spend 30 minutes staring at a screen?
It's the only way to truly test how much of a pop culture nerd you are. Check out Grégoire Guillemin’s fantastic "Famous Capsules" pop culture icons poster, and see how many you can name!
(click on the image to enlarge, or check out the zoomed in version here)
File this under things I wish existed when I had a dorm room to hang it in.
(click on the image to enlarge, or check out the zoomed in version here)
File this under things I wish existed when I had a dorm room to hang it in.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I wish this were funnier
Derek Zoolander stopping by Weekend Update to give New York Halloween tips? That has all the makings of amazing-ness. As it is, it's a little more "eh", though it's always nice to catch up on his new look. Some people prefer Magnum, but I'm more of a Le Tigre girl myself- it's a little softer, he uses it for catalog looks.
Friday, September 16, 2011
An important message
Please be sure to watch the entire video.
Literally millions of lives could depend on it.
via The Midnight Show
Literally millions of lives could depend on it.
via The Midnight Show
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
oh dear god
In what is officially the worst news of my day, the Oscars have announced the host for next year's show, and it's the star of such Oscar classics* as these:
(note that his name is featured 5 times despite there only being 3 movies. How does he do that?)
Those long-time readers of 3pies4rolls know that we kinda sorta love the Oscars. It might actually be our favorite holiday of the year. It's possible this blog was started completely as a place to share that love (and our Top Ten Lists that go hand-in-hand with it). So why the Oscars don't just listen to us and have NPH and Hugh Jackman host, I will never know.
And, yes, I know this is the same man who gave us Coming to America, Trading Places, and even Dreamgirls more recently. But seriously, go up and look at that Norbit poster again. I dare you.
By the way, a tradition at the 3pies4rolls Oscar Day Celebration (it's very exclusive) is prizes for 1st, 2nd, and last place in the Oscar pool. Last place is always your very own copy of a truly terrible movie that has come out in the past year. Where do we always look first? What did Eddie Murphy make this year? Thanks for trying to ruin my Oscar Day, jerks.
*No, seriously, Norbit was nominated for an Oscar. You can now go cry.
Friday, August 26, 2011
What movie are we watching again?
For those who can't keep it straight, here's Part Deux of movie characters explicitly stating what movie they're in:
Part 1 here
via The Daily What
And, of course, this is obligatory:
"Explicitly stating the moral of the story, while awkwardly working in the Movie Title"
A Trailer for Every Academy Award Winning Movie Ever -- powered by Cracked.com
Part 1 here
via The Daily What
And, of course, this is obligatory:
"Explicitly stating the moral of the story, while awkwardly working in the Movie Title"
A Trailer for Every Academy Award Winning Movie Ever -- powered by Cracked.com
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
You talking to me?
I'll leave it to the creator to describe: "The 25 greatest unscripted movie scenes, ranked according to cultural impact and demonstration of improvisational skills."
via the daily what
via the daily what
Harry Potter and the Creepy Ass Toys?
The trailer for Daniel Radcliffe's first post-Harry Potter role is pretty much set to give me nightmares of dolls and clowns. So pretty much just my normal Wednesday night.
There's always money in the banana stand...
Remember how supposedly god is good and we're going to finally get an Arrested Development movie? (I know, just take a minute to savor it). While I will not relax until the film has a release date and I can put on my cutoffs and ride my segway over to the theater, I AM pretty excited about each piece of news that it's getting closer and closer. To that end, apparently the storyline will officially be announced in the next few weeks. BUT to hold you over, there is a rumored plot going around that sounds like it's got potential for some true (meta) awesomeness:
Ron Howard is making a movie about the Bluths using an A-List cast. But Dr. Tobias plays himself because nobody wants to play him in the movie. The Bluths decide to make their own movie in contention with Ron Howard’s.
Ron Howard is making a movie about the Bluths using an A-List cast. But Dr. Tobias plays himself because nobody wants to play him in the movie. The Bluths decide to make their own movie in contention with Ron Howard’s.
yes, please.
via screenrant
Monday, August 15, 2011
Before they were famous...
Witness Jake Gyllenhaal before hitting puberty, Sarah Jessica Parker's "Annie" haircut, and proof that Scarlett Johansson was always a bad actress.
All of those freak me out less than Ben Stiller in "The Hustler of Money", though.
All of those freak me out less than Ben Stiller in "The Hustler of Money", though.
Monday, August 8, 2011
yeah, but does it fly?
Now your home can remind you of how your life montage will probably never be as cute (or tear-inducing) as Carl and Ellie's:
Thursday, August 4, 2011
As if you needed more evidence
Harrison Ford is awesome. Cowboys & Aliens marked his 40th movie. The National Post did the only logical thing, and celebrates this with "The Forty Fords":
Want a closer look or to get more info on each of the roles? Go here.
Want a closer look or to get more info on each of the roles? Go here.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
further evidence that Community is the best comedy on tv
Seriously, I love this show so much.
and, Emmys? Get a job. Glee gets 12 nominations for a shitty season and Community gets 0? Then again, you're the same award that only nominated The Wire twice over 5 years and yet gave around 40 nominations to Two and a Half Men. So why am I even bothering?
Monday, July 25, 2011
nerd alert
How many nerd fan-doms (that I'm a member of) can you please at once?
You've covered your Whedon fans (Summer Glau), True Blood fans (Ryan Kwanten), Community fans (Abed! or, you know, Danny Pudi), Game of Thrones fans (Peter Dinklage, even more awesomely from The Station Agent), plus a little Steve Zahn on the side. This movie might be made for me.
You've covered your Whedon fans (Summer Glau), True Blood fans (Ryan Kwanten), Community fans (Abed! or, you know, Danny Pudi), Game of Thrones fans (Peter Dinklage, even more awesomely from The Station Agent), plus a little Steve Zahn on the side. This movie might be made for me.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
reason number 352 that I kind of love Jimmy Fallon
Part II of the History of Rap:
JT, quit making movies and stick to music. We like you better that way.
In case you missed Part I:
JT, quit making movies and stick to music. We like you better that way.
In case you missed Part I:
Thursday, July 7, 2011
The right way to celebrate Independence Day
This is a man after my heart...
if you need context, you're not my friend, but here you go:
if you need context, you're not my friend, but here you go:
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
if you build it, they will come
all right, you know how i feel about taylor lautner (and his identical twin), but I appreciate a little field of dreams nostalgia (probably my favorite inspirational sports movie, and, if you know me, that's saying something) combined with humor at the expense of the NFL lockout. Plus, you have an appearance by Shoeless Joe Jackson in the form of old Ray Liotta.
Friday, July 1, 2011
again, nothing we didn't already know...
but fortunately someone edited together the video to prove it.
Every Michael Bay movie in under a minute!
Every Michael Bay movie in under a minute!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
my little serenity
you gotta love the world's new reborn obsession with My Little Ponies when it brings you this...
more evidence that hollywood is out of ideas
We all knew this (and had to sit through movies that showed both trailers beforehand... frankly, movie-watching-experience, I'm offended), but were too lazy to actually go and edit the trailers together for proof. Fortunately, we have the internet:
man, patricia clarkson almost makes whichever one of those she's in worth watching
man, patricia clarkson almost makes whichever one of those she's in worth watching
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
ok, you know how I feel about Cruise
(hint: the feelings, they are not warm and fuzzy)
but, yeah, this looks awesome:
I'm sad about the lack of Jonathan Rhys Meyers, but I do love me some Jeremy Renner (and Simon Pegg!), so that helps
but, yeah, this looks awesome:
I'm sad about the lack of Jonathan Rhys Meyers, but I do love me some Jeremy Renner (and Simon Pegg!), so that helps
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
one last ode to NPH and the 2011 tony's
This is what those of us fools watching the NBA Finals (yes, we're a small crossover demographic) missed...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
just a warning...
watching this might mean you'll never be able to get the image of Michael Bolton dressed as Erin Brockovich out of your head again.
Happy Mother's Day!
I'm trying to ignore the inclusion of Stepmom and The Kids Are All Right (two movies that can suck it) in this compilation
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Economy of phrasing...
Sick of all that time you waste saying goodbye as you get off the phone? Just be in the movies!
PSA: This has long been an annoyance of mine and I warn you, if you had not noticed this before, be prepared to now be bothered by it in every movie ever made. ever.
PSA: This has long been an annoyance of mine and I warn you, if you had not noticed this before, be prepared to now be bothered by it in every movie ever made. ever.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The charm returns
a little bit of the luster come off of that James Franco love after his sleep-inducing Oscar performance? get ready to love him again.
and by him, I mean Frank Jameso
and by him, I mean Frank Jameso
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
infinity and beyond, indeed
apparently I don't need a Pixar movie to make me cry. A compilation of Pixar movies will do just fine.
Celebrating 25 years of Pixar- 12 feature films, 20 short films, undisclosed number of tears shed by jessica.
Celebrating 25 years of Pixar- 12 feature films, 20 short films, undisclosed number of tears shed by jessica.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Axis of Awesome-er?
updated version of their already fabulous Four Chord Song
and, of course, don't forget their lesson on how to write a love song...
and, of course, don't forget their lesson on how to write a love song...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Wow, I love this guy
Who needs costars when you can sing every role yourself?
Who's ready to go to Disneyland???
via the daily what
Who's ready to go to Disneyland???
via the daily what
Friday, March 18, 2011
In honor of March Madness...
I present the Saved By the Bell bracket! Man am i happy there are people out there who take the time to do crap like this.
Click on the image below to enjoy the four regions: Girls of Zack Morris, PTA, Special Guest Stars, and Bayside Student Body...
via the Desonesto Doctrine
You can also vote in each of the regions as each one becomes available (Girls of Zack Morris here and PTA here).
Oh, and watch out for Becky the Duck as a 13 seed, that's got Cinderella written all over it.
Click on the image below to enjoy the four regions: Girls of Zack Morris, PTA, Special Guest Stars, and Bayside Student Body...
via the Desonesto Doctrine
You can also vote in each of the regions as each one becomes available (Girls of Zack Morris here and PTA here).
Oh, and watch out for Becky the Duck as a 13 seed, that's got Cinderella written all over it.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
we now interrupt our regularly scheduled Oscar musing
For a discussion on how badly I want to hang out with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Jimmy Fallon:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
It's so haaaard to say goodbyeeee to Oscar Day!
Still trying to recover from the Oscar Day blues? We feel you. A week later it's a little easier, though, now there's only 358 days until the next Oscar Day!
Apparently, we watched a different Oscars than all the critics and reviewers did, because we actually really enjoyed the show. Sure, James Franco looked half asleep, and Anne Hathaway had to overcompensate as a result, but compared to last year's show it was a freaking entertain-a-thon. And Roger Ebert, who called it "the worst Oscar telecast I've ever endured" needs to get a job, because he clearly didn't watch last year's horrible mess.
The opening pre-recorded section was really entertaining (and allowed Alec Baldwin to be funny at the Oscars, something that didn't happen last year)
and Anne Hathaway's "On My Own" spoof was a short little reminder of how awesome the year Hugh Jackman hosted was:
(by the way, rewatch that Hugh Jackman opening number again (yes, for the 38th time) and note James Franco among those giving a standing ovation- which was more effort than he put into this year's show)
And, remember, last year they did a weird 4 minute horror movie tribute as their veiled attempt to put something related to Twilight in the show (I still maintain that Twilight does not count as a horror movie). This year's pandering to the masses was far more entertaining with the auto-tuning of the year in film:
What this year was lacking was any level of suspense or surprise- everyone you thought was going to win ended up winning. And we didn't even get to find out what would happen if Banksy won an Oscar. le sigh. Overall, I was pretty happy with the awards- Christian Bale won a well-earned statue and was appropriately self-deprecating, Natalie Portman was classy and charming (which she hadn't quite pulled off at previous awards shows), and Colin Firth continued his string of humble and incredibly likable speeches. Of course, I didn't get the upset I was hoping for- Hailee Steinfeld over Melissa Leo- so I had to put up with another Melissa Leo speech, but at least I got to look at Hailee- she won my best dressed of the night:
and, on that note, the fashion was significantly better than it had been at past awards shows this year. We'll get favorites up soon!
Apparently, we watched a different Oscars than all the critics and reviewers did, because we actually really enjoyed the show. Sure, James Franco looked half asleep, and Anne Hathaway had to overcompensate as a result, but compared to last year's show it was a freaking entertain-a-thon. And Roger Ebert, who called it "the worst Oscar telecast I've ever endured" needs to get a job, because he clearly didn't watch last year's horrible mess.
The opening pre-recorded section was really entertaining (and allowed Alec Baldwin to be funny at the Oscars, something that didn't happen last year)
and Anne Hathaway's "On My Own" spoof was a short little reminder of how awesome the year Hugh Jackman hosted was:
(by the way, rewatch that Hugh Jackman opening number again (yes, for the 38th time) and note James Franco among those giving a standing ovation- which was more effort than he put into this year's show)
And, remember, last year they did a weird 4 minute horror movie tribute as their veiled attempt to put something related to Twilight in the show (I still maintain that Twilight does not count as a horror movie). This year's pandering to the masses was far more entertaining with the auto-tuning of the year in film:
What this year was lacking was any level of suspense or surprise- everyone you thought was going to win ended up winning. And we didn't even get to find out what would happen if Banksy won an Oscar. le sigh. Overall, I was pretty happy with the awards- Christian Bale won a well-earned statue and was appropriately self-deprecating, Natalie Portman was classy and charming (which she hadn't quite pulled off at previous awards shows), and Colin Firth continued his string of humble and incredibly likable speeches. Of course, I didn't get the upset I was hoping for- Hailee Steinfeld over Melissa Leo- so I had to put up with another Melissa Leo speech, but at least I got to look at Hailee- she won my best dressed of the night:
and, on that note, the fashion was significantly better than it had been at past awards shows this year. We'll get favorites up soon!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Post Oscar Day blues...
The Oscars are over. We have to wait another 364 days until Oscar Day 2012. Sigh...
We'll be blogging some thoughts about the show and the fashion later in the day, but for now I hope this recap of the year in film musicals helps you get over your case of the Oscar Day blues:
We'll be blogging some thoughts about the show and the fashion later in the day, but for now I hope this recap of the year in film musicals helps you get over your case of the Oscar Day blues:
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
venn diagrams and the oscars
If you answered "What are two things Jessica loves?" (why would you answer that? it was simply a statement) then you win!
(though, as a person who loved The King's Speech, I have to disagree with its classification)
(though, as a person who loved The King's Speech, I have to disagree with its classification)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
GET PUMPED: it's kim's top ten movies of 2010!!
THE LIST:
1. the fighter
2. exit through the gift shop
3. blue valentine
4. import/export
5. winter's bone
6. brotherhood
7. the missing person
8. another year
9. gasland & true grit (tie)
10. harry potter & the deathly hollows, part 1
IF ONLY THERE WAS A TOP 15: as if...
WITH HONORS: 127 hours, the a-team, the art of the steal, believe: the eddie izzard story, black swan, date night, due date, greenberg, hipsters, i am an animal: the story of ingrid newkirk & PETA, inception, joan rivers: a piece of work, the king's speech, mary & max, my son my son what have ye done, no impact man, the other guys, rabbit hole, ready, set, bag, shutter island, the social network, strange powers: stephen merritt & the magnetic fields, tattooed under fire, the town, toy story 3 & waiting for superman
THE PEEPS:
best female actor: ekateryna rak, import/export & michelle williams, blue valentine (tie)
best male actor: ryan gosling, blue valentine
best female actor in a supporting role: amy adams, the fighter
runner-up: dianne wiest, rabbit hole
best male actor in a supporting role: christian bale, the fighter
best direction: ulrich seidl, import/export
(very, very close) runner-up: debra granik, winter's bone
best cinematography: enrique chediak & anthony dod mantle, 127 hours & michael mcdonough, winter's bone (tie)
best score: trent reznor and atticus ross, the social network
best use of a song: "how you like me now?" by the heavy, the fighter & "lovely day" by bill withers, 127 hours (tie)
THE EXTRAS, YO!
best thing about the movies in 2010: nanc, jess & this!!
worst thing about the movies in 2010: not enough good ones! fail.
best trailer: the social network
best use of music in a trailer: "creep" covered by the scala and kolacny brothers choir, the social network
dude i fell in love with in 2010: geoffrey rush!
gal i fell in love with in 2010: hailee steinfield!
movie i really wanted to love but just liked: the social network
movies that i really wanted to see but didn't get around to it: animal kingdom & my dog tulip
movie i tried to watch, but it was too depressing, so i turned it off after only 10 minutes: dogtooth
movie i didn't see because, let's be honest, who cares? burlesque
252 minutes that i'm never getting back: the kids are all right & sex & the city 2. GET BENT, both of you!
most insanely overrated movie of 2010: the kids are all right
most forgettable: waiting for superman
movie i think will be on my 2011 top ten: biutiful
movie that i am most looking forward to (in the coming years): broken kingdom
movies!!!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Top That! Nancy’s top TEN movies of 2010!
hi there!
let's start off this time by agreeing that overall this was a pretty crap year for movies (as evidenced by the fact that this list has ONLY ten movies rather than the allowed eleven (see the bylaws bitches! one tie is allowed)). even so, movies still rule and there were a handful of good/entertaining ones out there this year. so, without further ado, i present Nancy's Top Ten Movies of 2010!
THE LIST:
1. Exit Through the Gift Shop
2. 127 Hours
3. Winter's Bone
4. The King's Speech
5. The Town
6. The Fighter
7. Blue Valentine
8. How to Train Your Dragon
9. The Social Network
10. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
HONORABLE MENTION:
A-Team, Another Year, Catfish, Easy A, Fair Game, Hot Tub Time Machine, Inception, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Just Wright, Red, The Other Guys, The Tillman Story, Toy Story 3, True Grit.
BONUS FEATURES:
Movie that can GET BENT: The Kids are All Right (romantic comedy my ass!)
What I want to see at the Oscars: Five monkey mask wearing Banksy's accepting the award.
Movie I wanted to love but just didn't: Black Swan & Due Date (tie)
The thing is: HP7 is actually the first Harry Potter movie I've really enjoyed but holy cow did I enjoy it!
Best movie recaps: Those kids say the darndest things!
let's start off this time by agreeing that overall this was a pretty crap year for movies (as evidenced by the fact that this list has ONLY ten movies rather than the allowed eleven (see the bylaws bitches! one tie is allowed)). even so, movies still rule and there were a handful of good/entertaining ones out there this year. so, without further ado, i present Nancy's Top Ten Movies of 2010!
THE LIST:
1. Exit Through the Gift Shop
2. 127 Hours
3. Winter's Bone
4. The King's Speech
5. The Town
6. The Fighter
7. Blue Valentine
8. How to Train Your Dragon
9. The Social Network
10. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
HONORABLE MENTION:
A-Team, Another Year, Catfish, Easy A, Fair Game, Hot Tub Time Machine, Inception, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Just Wright, Red, The Other Guys, The Tillman Story, Toy Story 3, True Grit.
BONUS FEATURES:
Movie that can GET BENT: The Kids are All Right (romantic comedy my ass!)
What I want to see at the Oscars: Five monkey mask wearing Banksy's accepting the award.
Movie I wanted to love but just didn't: Black Swan & Due Date (tie)
The thing is: HP7 is actually the first Harry Potter movie I've really enjoyed but holy cow did I enjoy it!
Best movie recaps: Those kids say the darndest things!
Jessica's Top Ten Movies of 2010
We've reached that magical day - one week to Oscar Day! Time for 3pies4rolls' Top Ten lists! I must preface this all with the statement that I think it has been a pretty weak year overall for movies, and I never really felt myself blown away the way I was by my top 3 or 4 movies from last year. But while the wind was taken out of my sails early in the year, it came back with a few pretty great late releases. Without further ado...
Jessica's Top Ten Movies of 2010!
(Also check out the fabulous lists of Nancy and Kim when you're done!)
1. 127 Hours
Unlike last year, there wasn't a movie that just grabbed my top spot and never let go. This year involved a lot more thinking about what had stuck with me over the course of my movie watching. And, ultimately, it had to go to 127 Hours. James Franco is just incredible in this movie (sorry, Colin Firth, while I wanted you to win the Oscar so badly last year for A Single Man [seriously, go watch that movie], this year I think it should go to Franco). I expected this to be one of those films that I have to make myself get through (stories of people fainting and vomiting didn't help my expectations), but I found it to be completely engaging and overwhelmingly moving. Franco carries the film beautifully. This should have been an impossible story to adapt- if people think Tom Hanks' performance acting against a volleyball on a desert island in Castaway is impressive they should check out the film about being trapped in a ravine for 5 days. Sadly, it looks like Franco will go home without the statue, but at least we get to see him host.
2. The King's Speech
I just loved this movie. One of the few actual feel-good movies of this year. It's such a compelling story that it's amazing it took this long for Hollywood to try to tell it. Everyone in it is great, Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush especially so. The scenes between the two of them are just wonderful- the script is fantastic and they pull it off beautifully.
3. Blue Valentine
The piecing together of this puzzle of a relationship falling apart is uniquely shown with leaps in time and great performances from both Ryan Gosling (who was cheated out of an Oscar nomination) and Michelle Williams (who I would give the Best Actress statue to in a minute). Not exactly an uplifting movie, but it will stick with you, and in a good way.
4. Winter's Bone
Emotionally powerful, non-judgmental, and beautiful. Jennifer Lawrence is a revelation as an Ozark teenager caring for her kid siblings and mentally troubled mother who must find her meth-cooking father or lose possession of their home. Sounds overly dramatic, but plays out as a subtle personal story.
5. Exit Through the Gift Shop
How much do I hope Banksy wins the Oscar for Best Documentary with this movie? While the Academy is trying to prevent the potential hijinks that could ensue with the famously elusive and anti-establishment Banksy accepting an award, how can you not root for the man that says this: “I don’t agree with the concept of award ceremonies, but I’m prepared to make an exception for the ones I’m nominated for. The last time there was a naked man covered in gold paint in my house, it was me.”?? Was it a true documentary or a giant trick played on the audience? I don't really care, either way it was fantastic.
6. The Fighter
You know me. I love a good inspirational sports movie. But throw in some great writing and unbelievable performances and you've got a top ten-ner in the making. Christian Bale is just fabulous, and it's nice to have someone long-deserving of an Oscar win it for the right role (yes, I'm making an assumption there, but i think it's a pretty safe one). And you've come a long way, Marky Mark.
7. (tie) Toy Story 3 and How to Train Your Dragon
Yes, it's a little cheap having the two animated movies tie. But I honestly couldn't decide. Toy Story 3 is the film that makes grown men and women cry (unless you're my sister's fiance, whose emotional relationship with toys more resembled that of Sid from the first Toy Story movie :) ). Super dark for a supposed "kids" film, yet somehow appeals to children and adults. Pixar can pretty much do no wrong. On the other side, How to Train Your Dragon was simply one of the best experiences I had at the movie theater this year. Charming, engrossing, and really funny. There just aren't many movies more enjoyable than that one.
8. The Social Network
I really did love this movie. I just didn't think it was the best film of the year, as it was immediately proclaimed by critics and early awards shows. So there was a bit of an internal backlash there. The script is fantastic, and Aaron Sorkin will win in a walk. The acting is all good- Jesse Eisenberg in particular is pretty fabulous, and they sell lines that lesser actors might not have been able to pull off. Plus, for those of us who have been with "The Facebook" from the beginning (or at least very early on), it was a weird fun sort of nostalgia to remember what it used to be like (back in the days before Mark Zuckerberg took over the world).
9. The Town
How did Ben Affleck turn out to be such a good director? Did anyone see that coming? This was my favorite action movie of the year. Jeremy Renner and Affleck both carry the movie, and the late, great Pete Postlethwaite shines in one of his last performances (RIP Kobayashi). I never thought when Affleck was making things like Forces of Nature and Gigli that he would have this kind of comeback in him.
10. Easy A
My favorite comedy of the year. Just super charming, well-written and likable. Based on the number of movies she's lined up after this one, you might think that we could get sick of Emma Stone, but after this performance I'm not sure it's possible.
Honorable mentions: The A-Team, Another Year, Biutiful, Black Swan, Brotherhood, Buried, Catfish, Day and Night, Due Date, The Gruffalo, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I, Hot Tub Time Machine, Hubble 3D, Inception, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Let's Pollute, Megamind, Rabbit Hole, Secretariat, Shutter Island, Tangled, True Grit, Waiting For Superman
Number of Eligible Movies Seen: 59 (significantly lower than last year, but honestly, there wasn't really much else that I wanted to see. What's up with this year, movies?)
Performances of the Year: James Franco in 127 Hours and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine
Runners Up: Christian Bale in The Fighter and Jennifer Lawrence in Winter's Bone
(sadly, it looks like only one of the four will walk away with an Oscar)
Stupidest Oscar Snub: Christopher Nolan for Inception. My expectations were just too high for this movie so when it didn't live up to them it got knocked off of the top ten list. But Nolan's directing is stellar. Should have been in there instead of the Coen brothers (whom I adore).
Genre of the Year: Animated films. I had not been disappointed once in this genre (which was unique for movies this year), until I the last one I saw, which was Oscar-nominated The Illusionist (I found it highly disappointing). But the genre that gave us Toy Story 3, How to Train Your Dragon, Tangled, Megamind, and Despicable Me was still strong enough to beat long-time winner Documentaries.
Most Claustrophobic Experience at the Movies: You would think that 127 Hours would have won this one with a movie about a man that gets trapped in a ravine, but then Buried came along. While 127 Hours utilizes flashbacks and hallucinations (not to mention the opening explanation of how he ended up where he did) to fill time, Buried is the story of a man buried alive that takes place ENTIRELY within the coffin he is trapped in. And somehow it works.
Best Facebook Movie Not Named "The Social Network": Catfish. Seriously, check this one out. You're in for a crazy ride.
Best Re-make of an Old Movie I Love: Clash of the Titans. Yes, I just gave an award to Clash of the Titans. Ok, it was a bit of a mess, and the 3D was terrible. But it had Liam Neeson! Releasing the Kraken!! What more do you want from a summer blockbuster??
Note: if this category (that I totally just made up) had included TV shows that I didn't actually watch but others loved, the award would have gone to The A-Team. Because that is exactly what I want from my dumb action movies.
Worst Re-make of an Old Movie I Love: Robin Hood. To be fair, this was less a re-make of an old movie and more a re-telling of a classic old stor... I'm sorry, did you just fall asleep in the middle of my post? Then you know how I felt at Robin Hood.
The "Up in the Air" Award for Critically Acclaimed Movie That Can Suck It:
The Kids Are All Right. I have to say it, I hated this movie. And even more I hated people's response to this movie. It is not a "smart, sexy comedy." It is not "uproariously funny." It's a movie about miserable people struggling to make a family work. That's not funny. I also found it offensive at times, which hurt everyone calling it a forward-thinking look at a modern family. I thought the acting in it was great, but I was so angry at it when I left the theater that I just couldn't find any enjoyment. It was Up in the Air all over again.
Worst Thing About the Movies This Year: Melissa Leo's self-funded Oscar-promotion campaign
Best Thing About the Movies This Year: As always, watching them with nanc, kt, and frozen junior mints! and, of course, blogging for you fine people! Thanks for reading!
Jessica's Top Ten Movies of 2010!
(Also check out the fabulous lists of Nancy and Kim when you're done!)
1. 127 HoursUnlike last year, there wasn't a movie that just grabbed my top spot and never let go. This year involved a lot more thinking about what had stuck with me over the course of my movie watching. And, ultimately, it had to go to 127 Hours. James Franco is just incredible in this movie (sorry, Colin Firth, while I wanted you to win the Oscar so badly last year for A Single Man [seriously, go watch that movie], this year I think it should go to Franco). I expected this to be one of those films that I have to make myself get through (stories of people fainting and vomiting didn't help my expectations), but I found it to be completely engaging and overwhelmingly moving. Franco carries the film beautifully. This should have been an impossible story to adapt- if people think Tom Hanks' performance acting against a volleyball on a desert island in Castaway is impressive they should check out the film about being trapped in a ravine for 5 days. Sadly, it looks like Franco will go home without the statue, but at least we get to see him host.
2. The King's Speech
I just loved this movie. One of the few actual feel-good movies of this year. It's such a compelling story that it's amazing it took this long for Hollywood to try to tell it. Everyone in it is great, Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush especially so. The scenes between the two of them are just wonderful- the script is fantastic and they pull it off beautifully.
3. Blue Valentine
The piecing together of this puzzle of a relationship falling apart is uniquely shown with leaps in time and great performances from both Ryan Gosling (who was cheated out of an Oscar nomination) and Michelle Williams (who I would give the Best Actress statue to in a minute). Not exactly an uplifting movie, but it will stick with you, and in a good way.
4. Winter's Bone
Emotionally powerful, non-judgmental, and beautiful. Jennifer Lawrence is a revelation as an Ozark teenager caring for her kid siblings and mentally troubled mother who must find her meth-cooking father or lose possession of their home. Sounds overly dramatic, but plays out as a subtle personal story.
5. Exit Through the Gift Shop
How much do I hope Banksy wins the Oscar for Best Documentary with this movie? While the Academy is trying to prevent the potential hijinks that could ensue with the famously elusive and anti-establishment Banksy accepting an award, how can you not root for the man that says this: “I don’t agree with the concept of award ceremonies, but I’m prepared to make an exception for the ones I’m nominated for. The last time there was a naked man covered in gold paint in my house, it was me.”?? Was it a true documentary or a giant trick played on the audience? I don't really care, either way it was fantastic.
6. The Fighter
You know me. I love a good inspirational sports movie. But throw in some great writing and unbelievable performances and you've got a top ten-ner in the making. Christian Bale is just fabulous, and it's nice to have someone long-deserving of an Oscar win it for the right role (yes, I'm making an assumption there, but i think it's a pretty safe one). And you've come a long way, Marky Mark.
7. (tie) Toy Story 3 and How to Train Your Dragon
Yes, it's a little cheap having the two animated movies tie. But I honestly couldn't decide. Toy Story 3 is the film that makes grown men and women cry (unless you're my sister's fiance, whose emotional relationship with toys more resembled that of Sid from the first Toy Story movie :) ). Super dark for a supposed "kids" film, yet somehow appeals to children and adults. Pixar can pretty much do no wrong. On the other side, How to Train Your Dragon was simply one of the best experiences I had at the movie theater this year. Charming, engrossing, and really funny. There just aren't many movies more enjoyable than that one.
8. The Social Network
I really did love this movie. I just didn't think it was the best film of the year, as it was immediately proclaimed by critics and early awards shows. So there was a bit of an internal backlash there. The script is fantastic, and Aaron Sorkin will win in a walk. The acting is all good- Jesse Eisenberg in particular is pretty fabulous, and they sell lines that lesser actors might not have been able to pull off. Plus, for those of us who have been with "The Facebook" from the beginning (or at least very early on), it was a weird fun sort of nostalgia to remember what it used to be like (back in the days before Mark Zuckerberg took over the world).
9. The Town
How did Ben Affleck turn out to be such a good director? Did anyone see that coming? This was my favorite action movie of the year. Jeremy Renner and Affleck both carry the movie, and the late, great Pete Postlethwaite shines in one of his last performances (RIP Kobayashi). I never thought when Affleck was making things like Forces of Nature and Gigli that he would have this kind of comeback in him.
10. Easy A
My favorite comedy of the year. Just super charming, well-written and likable. Based on the number of movies she's lined up after this one, you might think that we could get sick of Emma Stone, but after this performance I'm not sure it's possible.
Honorable mentions: The A-Team, Another Year, Biutiful, Black Swan, Brotherhood, Buried, Catfish, Day and Night, Due Date, The Gruffalo, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I, Hot Tub Time Machine, Hubble 3D, Inception, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Let's Pollute, Megamind, Rabbit Hole, Secretariat, Shutter Island, Tangled, True Grit, Waiting For Superman
Number of Eligible Movies Seen: 59 (significantly lower than last year, but honestly, there wasn't really much else that I wanted to see. What's up with this year, movies?)
Performances of the Year: James Franco in 127 Hours and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine
Runners Up: Christian Bale in The Fighter and Jennifer Lawrence in Winter's Bone
(sadly, it looks like only one of the four will walk away with an Oscar)
Stupidest Oscar Snub: Christopher Nolan for Inception. My expectations were just too high for this movie so when it didn't live up to them it got knocked off of the top ten list. But Nolan's directing is stellar. Should have been in there instead of the Coen brothers (whom I adore).
Genre of the Year: Animated films. I had not been disappointed once in this genre (which was unique for movies this year), until I the last one I saw, which was Oscar-nominated The Illusionist (I found it highly disappointing). But the genre that gave us Toy Story 3, How to Train Your Dragon, Tangled, Megamind, and Despicable Me was still strong enough to beat long-time winner Documentaries.
Most Claustrophobic Experience at the Movies: You would think that 127 Hours would have won this one with a movie about a man that gets trapped in a ravine, but then Buried came along. While 127 Hours utilizes flashbacks and hallucinations (not to mention the opening explanation of how he ended up where he did) to fill time, Buried is the story of a man buried alive that takes place ENTIRELY within the coffin he is trapped in. And somehow it works.
Best Facebook Movie Not Named "The Social Network": Catfish. Seriously, check this one out. You're in for a crazy ride.
Best Re-make of an Old Movie I Love: Clash of the Titans. Yes, I just gave an award to Clash of the Titans. Ok, it was a bit of a mess, and the 3D was terrible. But it had Liam Neeson! Releasing the Kraken!! What more do you want from a summer blockbuster??
Note: if this category (that I totally just made up) had included TV shows that I didn't actually watch but others loved, the award would have gone to The A-Team. Because that is exactly what I want from my dumb action movies.
Worst Re-make of an Old Movie I Love: Robin Hood. To be fair, this was less a re-make of an old movie and more a re-telling of a classic old stor... I'm sorry, did you just fall asleep in the middle of my post? Then you know how I felt at Robin Hood.
The "Up in the Air" Award for Critically Acclaimed Movie That Can Suck It:
The Kids Are All Right. I have to say it, I hated this movie. And even more I hated people's response to this movie. It is not a "smart, sexy comedy." It is not "uproariously funny." It's a movie about miserable people struggling to make a family work. That's not funny. I also found it offensive at times, which hurt everyone calling it a forward-thinking look at a modern family. I thought the acting in it was great, but I was so angry at it when I left the theater that I just couldn't find any enjoyment. It was Up in the Air all over again.
Worst Thing About the Movies This Year: Melissa Leo's self-funded Oscar-promotion campaign
Best Thing About the Movies This Year: As always, watching them with nanc, kt, and frozen junior mints! and, of course, blogging for you fine people! Thanks for reading!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Counting down to Top Ten o'clock!
With our Top Tens only days away (cue Bieber-esque pre-teen girl squeals), I thought it was time to re-release the official bylaws for 3pies4rolls' ladies' top tens. Without further ado...
Official Top Ten Bylaws
for nancy, kt, and jess's lists
*in order for a movie to be eligible for a particular year's top 10 list, it must have been released in that year (Oscar eligible). exceptions are as follows:
a) if a movie is released somewhere before December 31st in a particular year, but we are not able to see it in seattle until the following year (but before our Top Tens are due), then it can be included on the previous year's top 10 (eg, a movie released in august 2009, that we couldn't see it until january 2010 is eligible for 2009's list). this is where the critics come in handy - if they're reviewing it in a particular year, we can include it.
b) if the film was released in the previous year, but we were not able to see it because it wasn't released in the theaters or on video in seattle until the following year, then we can include it on the following year's top 10 (eg, a movie that came out in november 2009 in select areas, but not in Seattle, and doesn't come out on video until march 2010 (which is after Top Tens are due) is eligible for 2010 lists).
c) if a movie plays for less than two weeks in seattle, and then doesn't come out on video until the following year, we can include it on the following year's top 10 (i mean, come on, we have lives here. a movie that's in the theater for less than two weeks ... what the hell?).
d) if one of us in a part of the world where we can see a movie in time for that year's top 10, fine, put that sucker on there. (eg, if one of us were to visit NY or attend a film festival, we would probably have been able to see movies that the others couldn't. thus a movie that is eligible in a given year for one person's top ten might not be the same for another. the same movie could theoretically appear on different top ten lists in different years).
These rules can be most simply thought of as "If it's Oscar eligible for a particular year and we had the ability to see it before our Top Tens are due, then it is eligible in that year."
*top 10s are due exactly one week before the oscars
(amended february 2, 2009)
*any film is eligible for the top 10
*only one tie may be used for every ten films. additional ties will result in the loss of a "numbered slot" (eg, if your list has 3 ties, you only get to number your list to 8)
*as many "honorable mentions" as we damn well please can be included on the list
*these rules are subject to change at the complete whim and mood of nancy, kt, and jessica
we, kt, nancy and jess, declare that the making of the top 10 (including, but not limited to, viewing the movies, eating the popcorn, watching the Oscars and discussing the nuances) will be FUCKING FUN and to that end promise to not take ourselves or our list too damn seriously.
Official Top Ten Bylaws
for nancy, kt, and jess's lists
*in order for a movie to be eligible for a particular year's top 10 list, it must have been released in that year (Oscar eligible). exceptions are as follows:
a) if a movie is released somewhere before December 31st in a particular year, but we are not able to see it in seattle until the following year (but before our Top Tens are due), then it can be included on the previous year's top 10 (eg, a movie released in august 2009, that we couldn't see it until january 2010 is eligible for 2009's list). this is where the critics come in handy - if they're reviewing it in a particular year, we can include it.
b) if the film was released in the previous year, but we were not able to see it because it wasn't released in the theaters or on video in seattle until the following year, then we can include it on the following year's top 10 (eg, a movie that came out in november 2009 in select areas, but not in Seattle, and doesn't come out on video until march 2010 (which is after Top Tens are due) is eligible for 2010 lists).
c) if a movie plays for less than two weeks in seattle, and then doesn't come out on video until the following year, we can include it on the following year's top 10 (i mean, come on, we have lives here. a movie that's in the theater for less than two weeks ... what the hell?).
d) if one of us in a part of the world where we can see a movie in time for that year's top 10, fine, put that sucker on there. (eg, if one of us were to visit NY or attend a film festival, we would probably have been able to see movies that the others couldn't. thus a movie that is eligible in a given year for one person's top ten might not be the same for another. the same movie could theoretically appear on different top ten lists in different years).
These rules can be most simply thought of as "If it's Oscar eligible for a particular year and we had the ability to see it before our Top Tens are due, then it is eligible in that year."
*top 10s are due exactly one week before the oscars
(amended february 2, 2009)
*any film is eligible for the top 10
*only one tie may be used for every ten films. additional ties will result in the loss of a "numbered slot" (eg, if your list has 3 ties, you only get to number your list to 8)
*as many "honorable mentions" as we damn well please can be included on the list
*these rules are subject to change at the complete whim and mood of nancy, kt, and jessica
we, kt, nancy and jess, declare that the making of the top 10 (including, but not limited to, viewing the movies, eating the popcorn, watching the Oscars and discussing the nuances) will be FUCKING FUN and to that end promise to not take ourselves or our list too damn seriously.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
can't wait for the movies?
Tired of release dates for next year or the popularly vague "coming soon"? Then do what these guys do, just make your own version! Bonus points if you can get Jaleel White to play Martin Lawrence.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happier Valentine's Day!!
The Axis of Awesome (who previously showed us that the key to writing a great pop song) now provides clear instructions on writing your heartfelt R&B love song (that may or may not sound like every other love song).
Friday, February 11, 2011
Oscar nominees luncheon!
one of our favorite fashion events of the awards show season! All of the nominees hanging out together (often awkwardly) in their last big outfit choice before the oscars. As has been the theme this year, not all that much to blow me away (though the men do look rather dashing), but some nice looks.
but first, oh melissa leo, why did you have to buy a one-way ticket to crazytown?
Amy Adams looks adorable (as per usual)
I heart Helena Bonham-Carter, and somehow she totally pulls off all the crazy shit she wears...
BFFs Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth lead the dashing gentlemen...
a clean shaven Franco has far more work to do than these other nominees as he prepares to host...
Is it just me, or does Jesse Eisenberg always look exactly like this?
Annette Bening looks great with her arm candy, Warren Beatty
One of the newer faces at the luncheon, Jennifer Lawrence looks charming
After the Golden Globes mess, which I pretty much hated, Portman has come through with this and her great SAG dress
Michelle Williams almost always looks fabulous (exception: this year's Golden Globes)
Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld look adorable (I think hers might be my favorite look)
Aaaaaaaand the awkward. Everyone but Jennifer Lawrence looks super unhappy to be in this picture.
but first, oh melissa leo, why did you have to buy a one-way ticket to crazytown?
Amy Adams looks adorable (as per usual)
I heart Helena Bonham-Carter, and somehow she totally pulls off all the crazy shit she wears...
BFFs Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth lead the dashing gentlemen...
a clean shaven Franco has far more work to do than these other nominees as he prepares to host...
Is it just me, or does Jesse Eisenberg always look exactly like this?
Annette Bening looks great with her arm candy, Warren Beatty
One of the newer faces at the luncheon, Jennifer Lawrence looks charming
After the Golden Globes mess, which I pretty much hated, Portman has come through with this and her great SAG dress
Michelle Williams almost always looks fabulous (exception: this year's Golden Globes)
Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld look adorable (I think hers might be my favorite look)
Aaaaaaaand the awkward. Everyone but Jennifer Lawrence looks super unhappy to be in this picture.
also, check out the panoramic shot of the whole group here! (non-famous people to the back)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
this is both awesome and makes me a little sad
when did Wayne get so old (and Canadian)? and how does Garth look exactly the same?
any surprise on which of the movies gets their pick for the 2011 Oscars? hint: only one of the nominees has "Bone" in the name.
any surprise on which of the movies gets their pick for the 2011 Oscars? hint: only one of the nominees has "Bone" in the name.
Head exploding
So I was reading a "Where are they now?" article about old hosts of Nickelodeon game shows (like you do), finding out what ever happened to that guy who hosted Legends of the Hidden Temple (not much, though he did guest star in the first episode of Veronica Mars, which makes him cool in my eyes) or Marc Summers from Double Dare (wrote a book about dealing with OCD, which is pretty impressive given that the man was on a show that did everything it could to throw slime and other crap on people) when I came across the former host of G.U.T.S. You know, this guy:
other than the childhood nostalgia, you might recognize him more now:
Yeah, that's my favorite character on Glee, and the former host of my favorite Nickelodeon game show. Am I the only one who finds this awesome??
other than the childhood nostalgia, you might recognize him more now:
Yeah, that's my favorite character on Glee, and the former host of my favorite Nickelodeon game show. Am I the only one who finds this awesome??
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
become wise through movies
Movie wisdom (most of it coming through Star Wars and/or the philosopher Keanu Reeves)
warning, this video, while awesome, does contain some strange sources of "wisdom", including ghost rider (though I often look to nic cage for advice in my life, this even manages to include a part that he's not in. amazing) Full list of movies (in order) can be found on the youtube page.
warning, this video, while awesome, does contain some strange sources of "wisdom", including ghost rider (though I often look to nic cage for advice in my life, this even manages to include a part that he's not in. amazing) Full list of movies (in order) can be found on the youtube page.
Don't play with my emotions...
Word on the street is that not only is the Arrested Development movie happening, it could be coming out as soon as this year (the street in question being, of course, EW.com)
There is only one way to properly express my excitement...
Arrested Development Chicken Dances - Watch more Funny Videos
thanks, bruns!
There is only one way to properly express my excitement...
Arrested Development Chicken Dances - Watch more Funny Videos
thanks, bruns!
Monday, February 7, 2011
MST3K salutes the Packers' victory...
Thanks to The Daily What for reminding me this exists (and to the person who mashed them all into one convenient YouTube video).
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Is it nancy's birthday or something??
More Nic Cage!!!
Introducing, the Nic Cage matrix (if you need explanation of a matrix of nic cage movies (really?) you can get it here).
Click on the image for a bigger version!
Introducing, the Nic Cage matrix (if you need explanation of a matrix of nic cage movies (really?) you can get it here).
Click on the image for a bigger version!
Happy Groundhog Day!
This one might just have to go out to my father:
Stephen Tobolowsky for the win!
Stephen Tobolowsky for the win!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
another amazing version of the best picture nominees
Yesterday we gave you the incredible re-interpretations of 5 of the best pic nominees by adorable children. Today your present is all ten in lego format...
127 hours
Inception
Black Swan
check out the rest of them here!
tip of the hat to bruns for the link!!
127 hours
Inception
Black Swan
check out the rest of them here!
tip of the hat to bruns for the link!!
rad
not sure why some of these people get to be included with a headline of "Oscar Contenders," but it's still awesome. Hello, JGL.
click on the picture to actually see it better...
click on the picture to actually see it better...
Monday, January 31, 2011
Best possible use of your time today
Haven't seen the Best Picture nominees? It's cool, AOL has you covered. Prepare for Oscar night by watching as adorable kids re-enact 5 of the top films of 2010. Who knew they could be summed up so well by such statements as "I think I'm going crazy" or "this is gonna be gross"??
Black Swan
127 Hours
The Social Network
The Fighter
The King's Speech
Thanks to hot tipper Karyn!!!
Black Swan
127 Hours
The Social Network
The Fighter
The King's Speech
Thanks to hot tipper Karyn!!!
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