Once in a while, something comes along that is just odd enough to get me to pay attention. If it involves the World Cup, it's a little easier to do. If it also involves a truly bizarre commercial concept... it's harder actually, but this one is out there in just the right way. Dodge is picking sides, and they're going to try to help you cheer during your favorite sporting event and mine... … [Read more...]
The Awl, and everyone else under the sun, reported today that a memo went out at The New York Times "banning" the use of the word "tweet." Apparently, Phil Corbett, the standards editor, sent out a memo explaining the reasoning behind the "ban," and if The Awl can reprint it, I suppose I can too. While many have commented on the idea in the specific, should it be banned or not, I'm rather taken … [Read more...]
There are several clones of the classic board game RISK already available at the iPhone App Store, but this summer the real deal is coming from EA. Some of the options already available to you aren't that bad for killing time actually, but EA clearly takes its App Games very seriously, already offering several of the most incredible titles there are, and it looks like this one will be no … [Read more...]
I have a great fondness for movies that let me know right where I am just by naming their director. Robert Luketic may have been hard to nail down when he hit the scene with Legally Blonde, but after Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, and Monster-in-Law we knew where we were. Then came last year's The Ugly Truth, and though it was met with critical disdain, I came to believe I was getting a sense for … [Read more...]
The new animated adventure by Lionsgate, Alpha and Omega, has a new trailer out, and it looks like we might have a cute ride ahead. With voice work by Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Christina Ricci, Danny Glover, Dennis Hopper, and more, this one should be pretty fun. There's a lot open as far as whether or not the wolf road picture has enough going on to sustain the runtime, but it looks from … [Read more...]
I happened across a similarly titled article at SciFi Wire this morning, which offered a counterpoint in that Sir Ben Kingsley seems to be of the opinion that video games are art. Check out that article here. Unfamiliar with the idea that Roger Ebert had expressed the opinion that video games aren't art, I followed the link to his blog post on the subject. In a post titled Video games can never be … [Read more...]
Chris O'Donnell is hitting newsstands soon, and he'll be talking about something that doesn't get a lot of celebrity press, his healthy marriage. As Redbook's pick for "celebrity Hot Husband of 2010" (and I have no real idea what that means), he discusses his marriage, career, and home life, and it's a pretty cool interview. It may seem odd, but I couldn't care less about 99% of anything … [Read more...]
Ahh... the internet. Well, that and the fun and fury of looking through lenses and/or irrationality. If you aren't familiar with the latest uproar, that which involves Kristin Chenoweth and Newsweek writer Ramin Setoodeh, I'd like you to take a moment to catch yourself up. Setoodeh wrote an article titled "Straight Jacket" which you can read here. The subtitle of the article is "Heterosexual … [Read more...]
I suspect that many of you have heard of CafePress.com at some point, but even if you have, you may not know about a lot of the newer possibilities. The internet standard for custom apparel and gifts for years, the site has branched out recently in terms of not only the offerings, but your ability to make your own items. Not only are you now getting a lot more options for TV and Movie … [Read more...]
I've already let you in on my thoughts of History's new, gigantic effort, America The Story of Us, and the show broke the network's ratings record. To celebrate, I thought I'd give you a little more to chew on, so here are overviews of the upcoming episodes, and some images. If you missed it, check my review of America: The Story of Us here. The first night of AMERICA THE STORY OF US has … [Read more...]
The award ceremony custom-made for me, from the channel custom-made for me (theoretically... but, that's a different story), now with buckets more ME!... I mean GLEE! Check out more information about the show you don't want to miss this Sunday, but watch this first. TVLand Glee... seriously, and believe me, you are going to tell everyone you know. Giving a nod to Future Classic Award winner … [Read more...]
A show that I have long been at odds with, The Next Food Network Star, is returning for a new round on June 6th. Almost as though obsessed with picking the people I would least be interested to watch, the show and I have a certain love/hate relationship. Of course, it may be in their best interest to find out who I like, and pick the other person, because while I love both Adam Gertler and Will … [Read more...]
TV Land announced today that it has greenlit 10 episodes of the original sitcom “Retired At 35” starring esteemed comedy and drama actor George Segal. The sitcom is a TV Land PRIME original production and is the network’s second venture into scripted comedy series along with “Hot in Cleveland,” which premieres on June 16, 2010. Chris Case (“Reba,” “Spin City”) is the … [Read more...]
Shutter Island, reviewed by me here, is coming to stores on June 8th, with surprisingly little in the way of bonus material. Starring three-time Academy Award® nominee Leonardo DiCaprio (The Departed), the film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Mark Ruffalo (Zodiac), Oscar® winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Max von Sydow (Minority Report), Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain) … [Read more...]
In a decidedly "screening" focused May issue, Harper's Bazaar has Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover, with an interview inside focusing on Iron Man 2, Hollywood in general, and a recent shoot in Tennessee involving an odd menu. Also in this month's issue, keying in on the recently trending topic of airbrushing and body image, Kim Kardashian, and others, pose nude, and forego the retouching. In a … [Read more...]
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on June 1st, and I've got a preview of the features for you. While your interest is piqued, make sure you check my review here. Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical new adventure from Walt Disney Pictures and Tim Burton. Inviting and magical, ALICE IN WONDERLAND is an imaginative new twist on some of the most … [Read more...]
