Excited doesn't even begin to explain how I feel about this movie. See for yourself:
Get Smart has been my favorite TV show (of all time) since I was a very small child, and I think Steve Carell is brilliant, so this better be awesome.
Showing posts with label Current Faves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Current Faves. Show all posts
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
I love HELL'S KITCHEN
I've been watching Fox's HELL'S KITCHEN since it's first season 2 summers ago. I'm obsessed. Here's some reason's why:
!. A Waffle House short-order cook can make it to the final 5
2. Gordon Ramsay is a very attractive British man
3. The challenges and punishments for the losing team are awesome. Diving through trash, cleaning fish...awesome.
4. It's the only place where you can hear a man yell "DONKEY!!" at another person and it's hilarious
5. Ramsay will yell at restaurant patrons. For real.
!. A Waffle House short-order cook can make it to the final 5
2. Gordon Ramsay is a very attractive British man
3. The challenges and punishments for the losing team are awesome. Diving through trash, cleaning fish...awesome.
4. It's the only place where you can hear a man yell "DONKEY!!" at another person and it's hilarious
5. Ramsay will yell at restaurant patrons. For real.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Current Favorites NOVEMBER
My current favorites for the month of November!
Music
1. Cobra Starship-While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets
The band that brought you Snakes on a Plane (Come Bring It) released a full album. It's guilty pleasure-worthy, full of pop-punk-synth-rock goodness, and song names that make absolutely no sense.
2. The Swift-Today and The Swift
El Swifto has been featured in a lot of blogs lately, but hey, it's for a good reason. The guys rock!
3. Steve Burns-Songs for Dustmites
So, Steve from Blues Clues released an album 4 years ago, and I still can't stop listening to it. He's got a great voice and wrote some amazing songs.---Oh, and it's actually rock music, not a kid CD. He's got a new CD coming soon, so keep an eye out
Books
1.Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit by Mark Hart
I picked this book up while at LIFETEEN's Life on the Road confrence. It's written by Lifeteen's "Bible Geek" and it puts living as a young Catholic into great perspective.
Movies
1.Stranger than Fiction
The new Will Ferrell movie is amazing. It's an interesting take on the "you only have so long to live..." genre of movie. Will Ferrell acts wonderfully, and is backed up by an awesome supporting cast. Sit back, and wander through Harold Crick's life with him.
2.Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Robert Downey Jr. made this movie last year, and it's one of the best movies to be released in 2005. Co-starring Val Kilmer, Robert plays a bumbling crook who gets tied into a crime himself. I laughed incredibly hard at this movie, and enjoyed every second of it.
TV
1. Grey's Anatomy
I've given up on Desperate Housewives, but Grey's Anatomy still has me hooked. The characters are interesting and complex, and the writing is incredibly witty. I love it.
2. Gene Simmon's Family Jewels
Oh. My. Gosh. Gene Simmon's family is hilarious. Thank you A&E for putting this actually interesting celeb-reality show on the air.
3. Get Smart
TIME-LIFE is releasing Get Smart on DVD!!!!!!! My favorite television show OF ALL TIME will finally be at my disposal. I can't wait to save up the $200 to buy the set....good thing I have a whole year to do it.
4. House
My roommates got me addicted. Hugh Laurie is so compelling and funny. I love him.
Commercials
1. Mike Cox Political advertizement!
Ok, so political ads were terrible this year. BUT Mike Cox released the single greatest ad of all time.
The ad included the following amazing moments:
a. An old person sick in bed
b. A shady character stealing from the old person
c. A CONVICT (in an orange jumpsuit and everything) stealing from the old person
d. A random shot of what looked like a 1940's oil tycoon smoking a cigar
Fashion
1. Sharpie Tattoos
I like making sweet tattoos in sharpie on my arms
2. Motorcycle Jackets
I have a sweet motorcycle jacket which I'm in love with. I don't want to have to put it away because of the winter!
3. Fingerless gloves
I hate it that when I I wear gloves I can never grip anything correctly, so fingerless gloves are the way I go.
Plays
1. The Waiting Room by Lisa Loomer
This is an incredible play about how fashion has been killing women for centuries. Three main characters a Chinese woman who's feet have been bound, a corseted victorian woman, and a plastic surgery addicted woman from Jersey all meet in the same waiting room and suffer together as their bodies deteriorate. Once you get past the fact that each woman is living hundreds of years from eachother, yet still in the same office, it's a great show. I think any woman would like it.
2. The Tempest by William Shakespeare
This is my new favorite Shakespeare show. I designed a set for it, saw the Royal Shakespeare Company perform it, and have loved every second I've come in contact with it.
3. Movin' Out by Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp
Aside from a few lighting beefs I have with this show, I loved it. The dance is wonderful, the billy joel impersonator was SPOT ON, and the music rocked.
Other
1. The phrase Word to your mother
I don't know why I say it so much, but I do...and it's pretty awesome
Music
1. Cobra Starship-While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets
The band that brought you Snakes on a Plane (Come Bring It) released a full album. It's guilty pleasure-worthy, full of pop-punk-synth-rock goodness, and song names that make absolutely no sense.
2. The Swift-Today and The Swift
El Swifto has been featured in a lot of blogs lately, but hey, it's for a good reason. The guys rock!
3. Steve Burns-Songs for DustmitesSo, Steve from Blues Clues released an album 4 years ago, and I still can't stop listening to it. He's got a great voice and wrote some amazing songs.---Oh, and it's actually rock music, not a kid CD. He's got a new CD coming soon, so keep an eye out
Books
1.Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit by Mark Hart
I picked this book up while at LIFETEEN's Life on the Road confrence. It's written by Lifeteen's "Bible Geek" and it puts living as a young Catholic into great perspective.
Movies
1.Stranger than Fiction
The new Will Ferrell movie is amazing. It's an interesting take on the "you only have so long to live..." genre of movie. Will Ferrell acts wonderfully, and is backed up by an awesome supporting cast. Sit back, and wander through Harold Crick's life with him.
2.Kiss Kiss Bang BangRobert Downey Jr. made this movie last year, and it's one of the best movies to be released in 2005. Co-starring Val Kilmer, Robert plays a bumbling crook who gets tied into a crime himself. I laughed incredibly hard at this movie, and enjoyed every second of it.
TV
1. Grey's Anatomy
I've given up on Desperate Housewives, but Grey's Anatomy still has me hooked. The characters are interesting and complex, and the writing is incredibly witty. I love it.
2. Gene Simmon's Family Jewels
Oh. My. Gosh. Gene Simmon's family is hilarious. Thank you A&E for putting this actually interesting celeb-reality show on the air.
3. Get SmartTIME-LIFE is releasing Get Smart on DVD!!!!!!! My favorite television show OF ALL TIME will finally be at my disposal. I can't wait to save up the $200 to buy the set....good thing I have a whole year to do it.
4. House
My roommates got me addicted. Hugh Laurie is so compelling and funny. I love him.
Commercials
1. Mike Cox Political advertizement!
Ok, so political ads were terrible this year. BUT Mike Cox released the single greatest ad of all time.
The ad included the following amazing moments:
a. An old person sick in bed
b. A shady character stealing from the old person
c. A CONVICT (in an orange jumpsuit and everything) stealing from the old person
d. A random shot of what looked like a 1940's oil tycoon smoking a cigar
Fashion
1. Sharpie Tattoos
I like making sweet tattoos in sharpie on my arms
2. Motorcycle Jackets
I have a sweet motorcycle jacket which I'm in love with. I don't want to have to put it away because of the winter!
3. Fingerless gloves
I hate it that when I I wear gloves I can never grip anything correctly, so fingerless gloves are the way I go.
Plays
1. The Waiting Room by Lisa Loomer
This is an incredible play about how fashion has been killing women for centuries. Three main characters a Chinese woman who's feet have been bound, a corseted victorian woman, and a plastic surgery addicted woman from Jersey all meet in the same waiting room and suffer together as their bodies deteriorate. Once you get past the fact that each woman is living hundreds of years from eachother, yet still in the same office, it's a great show. I think any woman would like it.
2. The Tempest by William Shakespeare
This is my new favorite Shakespeare show. I designed a set for it, saw the Royal Shakespeare Company perform it, and have loved every second I've come in contact with it.
3. Movin' Out by Billy Joel/Twyla TharpAside from a few lighting beefs I have with this show, I loved it. The dance is wonderful, the billy joel impersonator was SPOT ON, and the music rocked.
Other
1. The phrase Word to your mother
I don't know why I say it so much, but I do...and it's pretty awesome
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Current Favorites OCTOBER
Here's a few things that are Making my life better right now...
Music
1. Jack's Mannequin-Everything In Transit...the album has been out for a long time, but great piano rock never gets old. Dark Blue and Bruised are currently the soundtrack to my life
2. Big City Rock-Big City Rock...I saw them open for Everclear at the Blind Pig, and these guys are amazing. They sound a lot like U2 with a great vocalist, and muscular guitars, combined with the great vintage keyboard sound
3. Cheap Trick-The Authorized greatest hits...I'm telling you, there's nothing better than rocking out to some Cheap Trick in the car. Cheap Trick's guitar is the kind of guitar I've loved to play since I was very little, so of course listening to it is amazing.
Books
1. the PREACHER comic book series-Garth Ennis...
So, I stumbled upon this through researching comics for a set design project. My room mate gave me every issue and I read all 65 in less than 6 days. I'd never read a real comic book before. Preacher is the story of a Preacher from Texas, who through a strange series of events recieves God-like powers through a being that has possessed him. After learning about what happened to himself, he then learns that because of this being inside of him, God has quit his job and is in hiding. The Preacher then sets out to find God and give him what for, with his Girlfriend, Tulip, and his friend Cassidy (who also happens to be a vampire) at his side. It's a fabulous story that is incredibly well written and funny. Even if you've never read a comic before, Preacher is worth it.
2. 7 1/2 Cents-Richard Bissell
This is the book that the musical THE PAJAMA GAME is based off of. It's actually a 50s romance novel. Endlessly entertaining with it's vintage charm, I can't get enough of it. And...it's pretty funny to read a 50s romance.
Movies
1. Waiting for Guffman...If you have ever been involved in a play, you have to see Guffman. This story combines every bad community theatre production ever created with the absurdity of Waiting for Godot . And all the favorites from past and future Christopher Guest films are present and HILARIOUS!
2. Jaws...I just watched it last night, and it still entertains me. Maybe it's my love for Richard Dreyfuss, and maybe it's the awesome shark puppets, but it gets me every time! Also, the IMDb trivia page on the movie is awesome, and considering how many problems this movie faced, it amazes me it made it!
TV
1. Project Runway!...It's a tight race between the 4 finalists, and even though Jeffery was a jerk in previous episodes, he shouldn't be kicked off because of Laura's accusations. Give him a chance to show his stuff, since it looks good.
2. Cash Cab...The greatest game show EVER. Unsuspecting people in NYC hail a cab...little do they know, but it's the CASH CAB! A game show that quizzes you until you get to your destination. But if you get 3 questions wrong, you get kicked out of the cab. I've seen people win over $3,000 on this show, and the questions are actually good. Discovery Channel, daily 5-6pm
3. Mythbusters...
Yes, another Discovery Channel show. What can I say, discovery rocks! I could watch Mythbusters all day long if I had to. It's the most entertaining show on television, and I have a huge crush on Adam Savage and Tory Bellecci. In the end, I just want to see stuff explode.
Commercials
1. Volkswagon-featuring Nigel Tufnel (Christoper Guest)...So, This Is Spinal Tap is one of the greatest movies of all time. Nigel Tufnel is one of the greatest movie characters of all time. So, seeing him in a Volkswagon commercial should make me angry, right? Nah, because it's too dang funny! A+ V-Dubs.
2. Skittles-The singing rabbit...I can never find this commercial any more, but it's another funny one. Look for it on YouTube. And remember, a singing rabbit may seem cool at first, but in the end, it's never as good as that pack of skittles you traded it for.
Clothing
1. Scarves...Scarves rock. My favorite kind are Football (Soccer) Scarves, since they're warm and they look super cool. I also have one that's my family's Tartan (kilt pattern) from a scottish shop in Stratford, Ontario.
2. Vintage T Shirts...I just got a shirt with a wolf on it. It's pretty hard core. Value World is my favorite store, and it's saved me hundreds of dollars I'm sure with how many coats and shirts I've bought there instead of a full-price store
3. Home Made Arm Warmers...I love arm warmers, but I hate paying $10-20 for them at Hot Topic or somewhere lame. So, I take Knee-high socks, cut out the feet, cut a thumb hole in them, and ta-da, arm warmers. I have baseball sock ones and some cute argyle ones. Your arms will thank you for them.
Plays
1. The Pajama Game...Maybe it's because I just finished Stage Managing the show, but I love this show. From "There once was a man" to "Hey There" to "Steam Heat" the music is good, the story is cute, and the choreography (for my production at least) is awesome.
2. The Producers...I always get back into my Producers obsession during Tech for a show, but really, it's one of the greatest musicals of all time in my oppinion. Nothing can be as dead-on funny as this show.
3. Spamalot...I'm seeing this one live in a few weeks, and can't wait!
Other
1. Pumpkin Carving...I've been prepping for this for an entire year. The idea has gestated, and tomorrow I will get to execute it. I'll post pictures if it rocks as much as I think it will!
2. My New House...I'm living in Ann Arbor now, in a beautiful house. I love the location in the middle of the historic section of Ann Arbor, yet right next to campus! Also, my roommates rock. I wouldn't dream of living with anyone else.
3. Theatre Professors...
are the coolest professors ever created. I mean, really, where else could you get away with half of the stuff we do? (ie. rasterbating their pictures onto the design studio ceiling last year...)Also, the theatre dept is so small at UofM that I think the professors all really start to care about their students. It's also fun to be around people who really love to come to work every single day.
Music
1. Jack's Mannequin-Everything In Transit...the album has been out for a long time, but great piano rock never gets old. Dark Blue and Bruised are currently the soundtrack to my life
2. Big City Rock-Big City Rock...I saw them open for Everclear at the Blind Pig, and these guys are amazing. They sound a lot like U2 with a great vocalist, and muscular guitars, combined with the great vintage keyboard sound
3. Cheap Trick-The Authorized greatest hits...I'm telling you, there's nothing better than rocking out to some Cheap Trick in the car. Cheap Trick's guitar is the kind of guitar I've loved to play since I was very little, so of course listening to it is amazing.
Books
1. the PREACHER comic book series-Garth Ennis...
So, I stumbled upon this through researching comics for a set design project. My room mate gave me every issue and I read all 65 in less than 6 days. I'd never read a real comic book before. Preacher is the story of a Preacher from Texas, who through a strange series of events recieves God-like powers through a being that has possessed him. After learning about what happened to himself, he then learns that because of this being inside of him, God has quit his job and is in hiding. The Preacher then sets out to find God and give him what for, with his Girlfriend, Tulip, and his friend Cassidy (who also happens to be a vampire) at his side. It's a fabulous story that is incredibly well written and funny. Even if you've never read a comic before, Preacher is worth it.2. 7 1/2 Cents-Richard Bissell
This is the book that the musical THE PAJAMA GAME is based off of. It's actually a 50s romance novel. Endlessly entertaining with it's vintage charm, I can't get enough of it. And...it's pretty funny to read a 50s romance.
Movies
1. Waiting for Guffman...If you have ever been involved in a play, you have to see Guffman. This story combines every bad community theatre production ever created with the absurdity of Waiting for Godot . And all the favorites from past and future Christopher Guest films are present and HILARIOUS!
2. Jaws...I just watched it last night, and it still entertains me. Maybe it's my love for Richard Dreyfuss, and maybe it's the awesome shark puppets, but it gets me every time! Also, the IMDb trivia page on the movie is awesome, and considering how many problems this movie faced, it amazes me it made it!
TV
1. Project Runway!...It's a tight race between the 4 finalists, and even though Jeffery was a jerk in previous episodes, he shouldn't be kicked off because of Laura's accusations. Give him a chance to show his stuff, since it looks good.
2. Cash Cab...The greatest game show EVER. Unsuspecting people in NYC hail a cab...little do they know, but it's the CASH CAB! A game show that quizzes you until you get to your destination. But if you get 3 questions wrong, you get kicked out of the cab. I've seen people win over $3,000 on this show, and the questions are actually good. Discovery Channel, daily 5-6pm
3. Mythbusters...
Yes, another Discovery Channel show. What can I say, discovery rocks! I could watch Mythbusters all day long if I had to. It's the most entertaining show on television, and I have a huge crush on Adam Savage and Tory Bellecci. In the end, I just want to see stuff explode. Commercials
1. Volkswagon-featuring Nigel Tufnel (Christoper Guest)...So, This Is Spinal Tap is one of the greatest movies of all time. Nigel Tufnel is one of the greatest movie characters of all time. So, seeing him in a Volkswagon commercial should make me angry, right? Nah, because it's too dang funny! A+ V-Dubs.
2. Skittles-The singing rabbit...I can never find this commercial any more, but it's another funny one. Look for it on YouTube. And remember, a singing rabbit may seem cool at first, but in the end, it's never as good as that pack of skittles you traded it for.
Clothing
1. Scarves...Scarves rock. My favorite kind are Football (Soccer) Scarves, since they're warm and they look super cool. I also have one that's my family's Tartan (kilt pattern) from a scottish shop in Stratford, Ontario.
2. Vintage T Shirts...I just got a shirt with a wolf on it. It's pretty hard core. Value World is my favorite store, and it's saved me hundreds of dollars I'm sure with how many coats and shirts I've bought there instead of a full-price store
3. Home Made Arm Warmers...I love arm warmers, but I hate paying $10-20 for them at Hot Topic or somewhere lame. So, I take Knee-high socks, cut out the feet, cut a thumb hole in them, and ta-da, arm warmers. I have baseball sock ones and some cute argyle ones. Your arms will thank you for them.
Plays
1. The Pajama Game...Maybe it's because I just finished Stage Managing the show, but I love this show. From "There once was a man" to "Hey There" to "Steam Heat" the music is good, the story is cute, and the choreography (for my production at least) is awesome.
2. The Producers...I always get back into my Producers obsession during Tech for a show, but really, it's one of the greatest musicals of all time in my oppinion. Nothing can be as dead-on funny as this show.
3. Spamalot...I'm seeing this one live in a few weeks, and can't wait!
Other
1. Pumpkin Carving...I've been prepping for this for an entire year. The idea has gestated, and tomorrow I will get to execute it. I'll post pictures if it rocks as much as I think it will!
2. My New House...I'm living in Ann Arbor now, in a beautiful house. I love the location in the middle of the historic section of Ann Arbor, yet right next to campus! Also, my roommates rock. I wouldn't dream of living with anyone else.
3. Theatre Professors...
are the coolest professors ever created. I mean, really, where else could you get away with half of the stuff we do? (ie. rasterbating their pictures onto the design studio ceiling last year...)Also, the theatre dept is so small at UofM that I think the professors all really start to care about their students. It's also fun to be around people who really love to come to work every single day.
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