The Fall

I just got back from a showing of The Fall. I hyped it a while back, and it's been one of my most anticipated movies of the summer.



Fortunately the movie completely lives up to its gorgeous trailer. Everything about the movie is captivating from its huge variety of lush locations, to the heartfelt performances of its two leads. Even the score is really unique and beautiful.

The little girl in the movie is being hyped in all the movie reviews, and for good reason. If your gnarled, blackened heart isn't warmed by this girl than there really is no hope for you.

The guy playing off of her is also excellent. Lee Pace also happens to be the lead in my favorite new television show of last year, Pushing Daisies.

The visuals are breathtaking. It's like sending your eyeballs to an expensive spa. And the remarkable thing is that it's all accomplished without the latest in cutting edge computer effects (eat it, George Lucas!).

The A.V. Club recently ran a terrific interview with The Fall's director, Tarsem (previously Tarsem Singh). It details the unusual way this film was shot, and is a must-read either before or after you see the film.

Go see the film. You won't see anything else like it for a long time.

Weezer - "Pork and Beans"

This video is a lot of fun. I particularly like the appearances from Kelly and the G.I. Joe PSA.

McCain Hungers For Fresh Souls

I signed up to receive emails from the Obama campaign back around the time of the Tennessee primaries. I'm not sure why I did this, since every email is about donating money to the campaign and I don't have a penny to my name.

But the latest email was worthwhile if only for the following picture:


Things that can be discerned from the photo:
1. McCain and Bush are BFF's
2. McCain and Bush are conjoined twins.
3. McCain is a hellish ghoul that eats babies, souls, or much more likely - baby souls.
4. Bush is an asshole*.


*this can be discerned from any picture of Bush

This Is Your Brain On Hope

Here are some great 30 second spots for the Obama campaign, featuring our good friend Mark, whom you might remember from the wonderful Drunk History. Or you may remember him from real life, whatever.





Other videos here and here.

Thanks to Rachel from bringing these to my attention!

What Will Be The Worst Movie Of The Summer?

All the votes are in...



Some of you might have been under the impression that this was a poll. In all actuality it was a quiz. With a correct answer, and several wrong answers. Let's see how you stacked up...

First the most popular answer: You Don't Mess With The Zohan. Sorry, but this wasn't the right answer, folks. I can see where you're coming from, but it simply isn't the worst.

Next up is Sex in the City: The Movie. This was actually a bit of a trick question. Clearly, SitC:TM will be the greatest movie of cinema history. I mean, didn't you see the show? Plus, Carrie and Mr. Big are getting married! OMG!

The final wrong answer is The Happening. Now, in any other year this was a clear winner. I'm obviously ambivalent about it. But in sheer amounts of suckitude, nothing this year compares with...

The Love Guru.
This movie is offensive in a number of ways, and not just if you're Hindu. The biggest offense comes from Mike Myers' attempt to pass this turd off as actual comedy.

Sorry, but I'd rather eat a snow cone made of frozen farts.