Your Highness trailer moves hipster pants around the world
Posted by Simon in Film, Trailers on 17. Nov, 2010 | 2 Comments
I preface this post with somethings for the ladies — the trailer for “Friends with Benefits” featuring an over-the-shoulder shot of Justin Timberlake doing his thing under Mila Kunis’ covers while humming a happy tune. Now, moving on… I never really understood the appeal of James Franco. He always seems high and confused. Probably because [...]
Is “The Social Network” overrated? Jesse and Jef go to the movies
Posted by theashcan in Film, Pop Culture on 08. Oct, 2010 | 9 Comments
A few spoilers ahead: Jef: So. Is The Social Network a good movie? Jesse: For David Fincher, I put it one step above The Panic Room. Jef: Haha is that a diss? Jesse: Yes. Jef: Or just because his other films are so awesome? Jesse: Also that. I was really surprised to hear that he [...]
The Morning Dump: Hallelujah resurrected, McSweeneys conceited, Canada explained (sorta), Nicki Minaj examined
Posted by theashcan in Morning Dump, Music on 27. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
I remember discovering Jeff Buckley’s cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” sometime in the late ’90s and feeling like I had found something so special and private I couldn’t share it with anyone. That was youthful naivete of course, and now “Hallelujah” and its multitude of versions (from Rufus Wainwright to kiddie band Paramore to popera [...]
We can’t find a job, but out there somewhere is a swagger coach
Posted by Simon in Music, Pop Culture on 13. Dec, 2009 | 3 Comments
Considering how surreal the life of a famous musician can be, it’s certainly not surprising that many of them gravitate towards life-coaches. Madonna found Kabbalah, The Beatles had Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and MJ had Bubbles the Chimp. In just over two weeks however, it’s going to be 2010. Religious or zoological advisors are so totally played out. [...]
