So before I regale you with my recommendations fit for media consumption I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who’s been reading and supporting the blog. We’re 101 posts in and have had almost 1000 hits, so for a guy who didn’t know a blog from a byte six months ago, I consider that a success. In the coming months look for more pics and videos on the blog and possibly some guest columns from some fellow self loathing pop culture fanatics. Thanks again and keep spreading the word.
What I’m…Surfing.
Bill Simmons NBA Draft Diary X on ESPN Page 2- Simmons is generally good for a laugh but this column is the kind that should be framed and posted for “real” journalists and bloggers alike. I myself was contemplating doing a draft post myself on Wednesday night but thankfully I passed because nothing could top this.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/060629
What I’m…Watching.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia- I’ve got to acknowledge my friend James who told me I had to tune in to this show Thursdays 9pm CST on FX. I’ve been led astray by James’ recommendations in the past and had pretty much already forgotten about this one when I flipped past the show last night. After laughing non stop until a commercial break I quickly set up the DVR to record the encore presentation and then stayed up after the fake news hour to watch it. I’m a sucker for dialogue that sounds true to life and that’s what struck me about this show. These characters not only sound like real people but they remind me of people I know especially after they’ve had a few cocktails. Is it ground breaking TV? No. Is it for everyone? Hell no! It is however, a funny fucking show that will hit the mark for anyone in the 22-35 crowd who’s got memories of doing absolutely idiotic things when they’re drunk with their friends.
What I’m…Renting.
Justice League Season 2- After watching a special on the old Max Fleischman Superman cartoons this week I was struck at how much of the Bruce Timm animated universe (Batman, Batman Beyond, Superman, and Justice League) has grown from Fleischman’s style. Season 2 of Justice League is light years ahead of season 1. The stories are deeper and darker and the art matches the tone. You can see seeds planted in season 2 that have effects three years later on the Justice League Unlimited series. And you have an episode filled with more sexual innuendo than the Howard Stern show when the Green Lantern is trained to use his powers via a method that calls to mind the karma sutra. A great season and highly recommended.
What I’m…Embarrassed to Admit I’m Watching.
Hell’s Kitchen- Last year I ended up watching a good chunk of this series as Gordon Ramsey yelled his way through 12 contestants until one was left standing with a new restaurant. It was mindless summer entertainment and as a food lover I was easily able to justify watching it to myself. Now we’re in the midst of a second season and there seems to be a glaring difference. This season’s contestants can’t cook. I kid you not, 3 different “chefs” have had instances where they didn’t know if their oven was on or not. In the first season you actually got caught up in seeing the winning chef realize their dream but this season I’m worried the winning chef will burn down any restaurant they win.
What I’m…Listening To.
Top 5 on My iPod
1. Is It Any Wonder- Keane (I’m really enjoying this band even though the comparisons to Coldplay make me a little queasy.)
2. Who Cares- Gnarls Barkley (It wouldn’t be a What I’m…column without the Gnarls.)
3. Maneater- Nelly Furtado (It’s not a true cover of the old Hall and Oates track but then again I’m pretty sure that’s for the better.)
4. Ain’t No Other Man- Christina Aguilera (Picture me listening to this song and doing some in-car dancing as I drive by semis on the interstate. Okay now that I’ve scarred you for life, let me just say this song really does show the former teen queen evolve out of her Dirrrrrrty days.)
5. Total Eclipse of the Heart- The Dan Band (Here’s a true cover and one that improves on the original by shaving off about 9 minutes from the original’s running time and adding a boatload of cu
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