Monday, June 8, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Check IT #6
Music:
Here are the top 5 songs for April:
1. At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used to Be) // fun.
2. Can You Tell? // Ra Ra Riot
3. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out // The Smiths
4. Sleepyhead // Passion Pit
5. No One Does It Like You // Department of Eagles
Movies:
The Royal Tenembaums
Due to my recent realization that Gweneth Paltrow is one of my favorite actresses, I've decided to make The Royal Tenembaums the movie of the month. Filled with great shots, an amazing screenplay, and a stacked cast, this movie should for sure be put on your Netflix.
Final Note:
Check out this website, you will NOT be disappointed.
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
Here are the top 5 songs for April:
1. At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used to Be) // fun.
2. Can You Tell? // Ra Ra Riot
3. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out // The Smiths
4. Sleepyhead // Passion Pit
5. No One Does It Like You // Department of Eagles
Movies:
The Royal Tenembaums
Due to my recent realization that Gweneth Paltrow is one of my favorite actresses, I've decided to make The Royal Tenembaums the movie of the month. Filled with great shots, an amazing screenplay, and a stacked cast, this movie should for sure be put on your Netflix.
Final Note:
Check out this website, you will NOT be disappointed.
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
Monday, May 18, 2009
Music Update
Due to it being finals, and my lack of time to do a legit blog, I am posting 3 videos of artists that I am listening to playing live! Enjoy my friends.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Check It #5
Music:
3. Without Mythologies // The Weakerthans
4. Dead Sound // The Raveonettes
5. Willow Tree // Chad VanGaalen
Movies:
(500) Days of Summer
Though I haven't yet seen this film, I am going to the West Coast premier this Thursday at the Newport Beach Film Festival. This is Zooey Deschanel's newest movie, and by the looks of it, could be my favorite one. Well that is about all I can say without actually seeing the movie, but just watch the trailer, it will change your life.
Television
Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me is an incredible show I have stumbled upon. It is a post-modern view of the after life and Grimreapers. The story is of George (short for Georgia), an 18 year old girl who dies at the hands of a Russian toilet seat falling from space. She is then taken into the fold of new age Grimreapers. The show is complicated to explain but is worth watching. The show is canceled as of 2004, but you can sure still rent or buy it. Also, their is a movie of it entitled Dead Like Me: Life After Death watch it.
Here are the top 5 songs for April:
1. The Laws Have Changed // The New Pornographers
2. Bridges and Balloons // Joanna Newsom1. The Laws Have Changed // The New Pornographers
3. Without Mythologies // The Weakerthans
4. Dead Sound // The Raveonettes
5. Willow Tree // Chad VanGaalen
Movies:
(500) Days of Summer
Though I haven't yet seen this film, I am going to the West Coast premier this Thursday at the Newport Beach Film Festival. This is Zooey Deschanel's newest movie, and by the looks of it, could be my favorite one. Well that is about all I can say without actually seeing the movie, but just watch the trailer, it will change your life.
Television
Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me is an incredible show I have stumbled upon. It is a post-modern view of the after life and Grimreapers. The story is of George (short for Georgia), an 18 year old girl who dies at the hands of a Russian toilet seat falling from space. She is then taken into the fold of new age Grimreapers. The show is complicated to explain but is worth watching. The show is canceled as of 2004, but you can sure still rent or buy it. Also, their is a movie of it entitled Dead Like Me: Life After Death watch it.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Pil and Liv
As most know, I have a special place in my heart for Tegan and Sara. So recently, I was looking for good covers of T&S songs and found this nice little Danish lesbian sister group Pil and Liv. Not only are their covers incredible, but the original material is not too shabby either. I have attached some good videos of them for you to check out.
You Move
Relationship
When I Get Up (Tegan and Sara cover)
If you find that you do infact like them, they currently have a self-titled EP out on sale. I am not really sure where one could percure one, but check you their Myspace and I am sure we could figure somthing out.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Check It #4
Music:
3. Flight 180 // Bishop Allen
4. The Rabbit, The Bat, & The Reindeer // Dr. Dog
5. Chariot // Page France
Movies:
Rachel Getting Married
When sister Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt) gets married to the love of her life, musician Sidney (Tunde Adebimpe), recovering addict Kym (Anne Hathaway) starts to bring up a family history that was better left forgotten. This movie is for sure worth anyone's time. The acting , on everybody's part is incredible. This really helps accent the almost documentary-esque style that the movie is shot in.
Last Note
s:
Albums! Check out Say Hi's New Album "Oohs and Aahs," which came out March 03. I have personally been a fan of the one man band for a little over a year now, so I give you the go. Second, look out of the new Manchester Orchestra, entitled "Mean Everything to Nothing," out in stores April 21. This is said to be alot harder than their sophomore album "I'm Like A Virgin Losing a Child" but not veering too much from their original style.
Here are the top 5 songs for March:
1. Hallie and Henry // Say Hi
2. I've Got Friends // Manchester Orchestra1. Hallie and Henry // Say Hi
3. Flight 180 // Bishop Allen
4. The Rabbit, The Bat, & The Reindeer // Dr. Dog
5. Chariot // Page France
Movies:
Rachel Getting Married
When sister Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt) gets married to the love of her life, musician Sidney (Tunde Adebimpe), recovering addict Kym (Anne Hathaway) starts to bring up a family history that was better left forgotten. This movie is for sure worth anyone's time. The acting , on everybody's part is incredible. This really helps accent the almost documentary-esque style that the movie is shot in.
Last Note
s:Albums! Check out Say Hi's New Album "Oohs and Aahs," which came out March 03. I have personally been a fan of the one man band for a little over a year now, so I give you the go. Second, look out of the new Manchester Orchestra, entitled "Mean Everything to Nothing," out in stores April 21. This is said to be alot harder than their sophomore album "I'm Like A Virgin Losing a Child" but not veering too much from their original style.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Movie Updates
AS some of you know, I got my wisdom teeth removed over last week's spring break. Over said break, I watched some grade "A" movies that I thought I would recommend to you.
Lost in Translation:
Me, You, and Everyone We Know:
The Savages:
The Squid and the Whale:
Also, keep an eye out for this upcoming movie about a favorite childhood book, Where the Wild Things Are:
Lost in Translation:
Me, You, and Everyone We Know:
The Savages:
The Squid and the Whale:
Also, keep an eye out for this upcoming movie about a favorite childhood book, Where the Wild Things Are:
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Check It #3
Music
Here is the top 5 songs for the month of February:
1. Left and Leaving // The Weakerthans
2. Everyday // Rogue Wave
3. In the Sun // Michael Stipe & Chris Martin
4. Colly Strings // Manchester Orchestra
5. Id Engager // Of Montreal
Movies
Though it isn't new by any standards, Sideways is the movie of the month. It is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons, the first being the it has a bomb cast, including Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy), Paul Giamatti (Lady in the Water), Thomas Haden Church (George of the Jungle), and Virginia Madsen (Cutlass). I am not the only one that thinks it is a keeper. Apart from being nominated for 5 Academy Awards, it won 2 Golden Globes, one for best picture. I strongly recommend it.
Funny Websites
www.fmylife.com :)
Here is the top 5 songs for the month of February:
1. Left and Leaving // The Weakerthans
2. Everyday // Rogue Wave
3. In the Sun // Michael Stipe & Chris Martin
4. Colly Strings // Manchester Orchestra
5. Id Engager // Of Montreal
Movies
Though it isn't new by any standards, Sideways is the movie of the month. It is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons, the first being the it has a bomb cast, including Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy), Paul Giamatti (Lady in the Water), Thomas Haden Church (George of the Jungle), and Virginia Madsen (Cutlass). I am not the only one that thinks it is a keeper. Apart from being nominated for 5 Academy Awards, it won 2 Golden Globes, one for best picture. I strongly recommend it.
Funny Websites
www.fmylife.com :)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sesame Street Song
Last Night I was watching scrubs and I heard the best version of the Sesame Street song ever. It is by Josh Radin. Enjoy my friends:
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
25 Things You May or May Not Know About Me
1. I am a huge sucker for dumb reality shows. Not even good ones like American Idol, I only like the bad MTV ones like A Double Shot at Love and The Real World. In fact I am watching the season finale to A Double Shot at Love right now.
2. I have had a Love hate relationship with Starbucks for a little more than 2 and a half years.
3. I am double majoring in Film and Advertising
4. I say that I am going to study abroad in London, but chances are that I probably won't
5. I am extremely competitive, that is why I couldn't play sports. I was very bad at them and I couldn't stand losing.
6. I try really hard to not be cliche, so it kills me when I say my favorite book is The Perks if Being a Wall Flower.
7. I procrastinate too much
8. I have a BowFlex
9. For the past 5 months I have been living off of Frozen foods (i.e. Bagel Bites, frozen pizzas, chicken niggets, etc.)
10. I secretly like the movie The Covenant
11. I don't wear slip on shoes to be trendy, I am just really lazy.
12. I walk very very fast. It has been described as the walk of an angry mom at a grocery store.
13. I have never had an STD.
14. My hair is an interesting mix of curly, wavy, and straight. I am usually too lazy to do it so I end up wearing a hat or beanie.
15. I am allegric (sp?) to cats and dogs but I own 3 all together
16. I really like it when people burn CD's for me.
17. I still am still entertained by professional wrestling. I am white trash I know.
18. I have never broken a bone. Well I have broken my two front teeth on a bat, but basically what I am trying to say I guess is that I have never worn a cast or anything of the sort.
19. When I am having a bad day, I watch Garden State. I have no idea why, maybe it's Natalie Portman.
20. Speaking of Natalie Portman, she is my favorite actress. Kevin Spacey is my favorite actor.
21. Recently my favorite stand up comedian is Mike Birbiglia.
22. Alot of people think that President Obama is the Anti-Christ, but I have my suspicions about Oprah.
23. My friends think that I am a bad driver, but I probably have the cheapest insurance out of all of them because they are reckless.
24. I don't think Jim Carrey gets enough credit for his serious work.
25. I am kind of lactose intolerant. It doesn't kill me but it hurts when I eat it.
2. I have had a Love hate relationship with Starbucks for a little more than 2 and a half years.
3. I am double majoring in Film and Advertising
4. I say that I am going to study abroad in London, but chances are that I probably won't
5. I am extremely competitive, that is why I couldn't play sports. I was very bad at them and I couldn't stand losing.
6. I try really hard to not be cliche, so it kills me when I say my favorite book is The Perks if Being a Wall Flower.
7. I procrastinate too much
8. I have a BowFlex
9. For the past 5 months I have been living off of Frozen foods (i.e. Bagel Bites, frozen pizzas, chicken niggets, etc.)
10. I secretly like the movie The Covenant
11. I don't wear slip on shoes to be trendy, I am just really lazy.
12. I walk very very fast. It has been described as the walk of an angry mom at a grocery store.
13. I have never had an STD.
14. My hair is an interesting mix of curly, wavy, and straight. I am usually too lazy to do it so I end up wearing a hat or beanie.
15. I am allegric (sp?) to cats and dogs but I own 3 all together
16. I really like it when people burn CD's for me.
17. I still am still entertained by professional wrestling. I am white trash I know.
18. I have never broken a bone. Well I have broken my two front teeth on a bat, but basically what I am trying to say I guess is that I have never worn a cast or anything of the sort.
19. When I am having a bad day, I watch Garden State. I have no idea why, maybe it's Natalie Portman.
20. Speaking of Natalie Portman, she is my favorite actress. Kevin Spacey is my favorite actor.
21. Recently my favorite stand up comedian is Mike Birbiglia.
22. Alot of people think that President Obama is the Anti-Christ, but I have my suspicions about Oprah.
23. My friends think that I am a bad driver, but I probably have the cheapest insurance out of all of them because they are reckless.
24. I don't think Jim Carrey gets enough credit for his serious work.
25. I am kind of lactose intolerant. It doesn't kill me but it hurts when I eat it.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Check It #2
Music:
Say Hi/ Say Hi to Your Mom
Well I found this indie-rock band about 2 years ago or so. Based in Seattle, Eric Elbogen records most of his stuff in his basement on his Mac. It is sort of like Playradioplay! were he records it mostly by himself and then takes a band with him. Anyway, if you were to only download one song from this band it would have to be Let's Talk About Spaceships.
Movies:
The Wrestler
Well there is a couple reasons I enjoy this, the main one being that wrestling has always held a special place in my heart. The second... okay so I originally saw because it was about wrestling. Anyway if you do see it let me know, I have some questions for you. Mickey Rourke makes his on screen return after almost 14 years and did really well, being nominated for an Oscar and winning a Golden Globe for his part in the movie.
Internet Videos:
Maraka the adventurer
Say Hi/ Say Hi to Your Mom
Well I found this indie-rock band about 2 years ago or so. Based in Seattle, Eric Elbogen records most of his stuff in his basement on his Mac. It is sort of like Playradioplay! were he records it mostly by himself and then takes a band with him. Anyway, if you were to only download one song from this band it would have to be Let's Talk About Spaceships.
Movies:
The Wrestler
Well there is a couple reasons I enjoy this, the main one being that wrestling has always held a special place in my heart. The second... okay so I originally saw because it was about wrestling. Anyway if you do see it let me know, I have some questions for you. Mickey Rourke makes his on screen return after almost 14 years and did really well, being nominated for an Oscar and winning a Golden Globe for his part in the movie.
Internet Videos:
Maraka the adventurer
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