Puppets. How I love them. Let me count the ways. 1. Grover, 2. Kermit, 3. Greg the Bunny. While Jim Henson may have cornered the market on fun loving, kid friendly furries, Dan Milano takes it a step further with his ensemble of foul mouthed, alcohol soaked puppet pals. Giving classic independent films a sometimes painful twist. Excellent in the 15-20min episode increments, but a little much when you watch the whole season at once. Pace yourselves comrades.
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Eagle vs Shark
Oh my goodness, do I love freaks. Even more, I love movies about freaks. If you share this opinion I suggest you check out Eagle vs Shark. A “romantic comedy” (and I use that term loosely) about two oddballs who are obviously meant for each other. The dialogue and tone of the film reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite.  If you enjoyed that you’ll have no trouble sitting through this gem. I didn’t recognize any of the actors but my sister pointed out that the male lead is played by “that guy from Flight of the Conchords” (thanks Marty).
I’m trying to be cool like Brian and hook up a link to the trailer but I’m pretty sure I’m gonna fail. Here’s hoping:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494222/trailers-screenplay-E32116-314.
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For Kelly and her new found love.
Nation In Frenzy About Little Wizard Boy And All His Little Wizard Friends
December 19, 2007 | Issue 43•51 (From: The Onion)
NEW YORK—Delirium swept the nation this summer as the release of the seventh and final Harry Potter novel sent millions of Americans into a frenzy over some little wizard boy and all his flying wizard buddies going on another one of their little wizard adventures.
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WIZARD FEVER: Just look at all the people in their pointy wizard hats.Thousands lined up at bookstores to purchase the fanciful tale, which chronicles the exploits of the adolescent wizard with his pointy hat and glasses, as he and his magical little friends go traipsing into the forbidden forest and attempt to defeat the evil Hufflestuff people with the sword of destiny, magic potions, and other such fantasy dragon bullshit.
“I can’t wait to see what happens to Harry!” said Boston resident Julie Nolsteen, 28, just one of many grown adults with an unbridled desire to read about child sorcerers playing with their little cauldrons and frolicking around reciting magical spells.
Nolsteen proceeded to rub her hands together with anticipation and ponder the fate of her favorite character, some guy named Dumblededoo or something.
The entire nation has been all worked up ever since J.K. Rowling announced that she would be concluding the series, with men and women waiting with bated breath to see if all the tiny little wizards were going to do all their crazy magic curses again. Message boards flooded with comments from fans who eagerly wondered whether the wizard boy was going to be eaten by mean old witches, or if he and all his mystical pals were going to find the fairy crystal and have themselves a grand old wizard time.
“This is the most important book in the history of literature,” wrote one man wearing a robe with moons and stars on it, who was clearly unable to conceal his enthusiasm for flying horses and magic dust. “I hope Lord Voldemort loses!”
Although the fervor has subsided since the book’s release this summer, the promise of a new Harry Potter film next year has already gotten the whole country excited beyond all reason to see the little wizard boy fly around on his little broomstick for two and a half hours.
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PBS, You Rock My Face Off!
As the temperature drops (along with my bank balance) I find myself confined to home on a more regular basis. Seeing as how I have little to do on a blustery winter day I turn to my TV to entertain me. But since the ol’ girl only gets 5 channels it is no easy task to keep me satisfied. That is until my dial flips to PBS, it is there that my thirst for knowledge is quenched. Throughout the weekend I was able to see a Bob Dylan concert, numerous cooking shows and, quite possibly my new favorite show, History Detectives. So if you haven’t tuned in since Sesame Street I suggest you give it another go. PBS is sure to please no matter what you’re looking for.Â
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It’s All Gone Pete Tong
Based on the true story, this movie follows the life of legendary DJ Frankie Wilde. This story starts with Frankie at the top of his career which takes a quick shift to a downward spiral. Diagnosed as being deaf is only one obstacle that Wilde will have to overcome to rise to the top again. Shot in a documentary type style one gets the feel that these events actually went down.  The beats alone make it worth a watch.
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