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Today's Journal Birthmonth Flashback: Let's be lazy and link to
The Happening in Fifteen Minutes from earlier this summer, since it's out on DVD today. I highly recommend that you at least Netflix it or something, if only to shock and amaze yourself with the number of things I did not, in fact, make up. (Extramarital dessert... the mood ring... "cheese and crackers"... the trees rustling on the phone... Hot Dog Time...)
Linkspam! It's early because my blood sugar is low for some reason and I need to get away from the computer before I go after Word with a sledgehammer.
'Power Ranger' faces death penalty in yacht killings. Are creativity and mood disorders linked? Twitter Me This: Our Favorite Fake Twitter Feeds. Quite honestly, I'm still trying to think of anything worth saying on mine. What kinds of things do people enjoy reading on Twitter feeds, anyway?
Movie theaters bring opera to fans nationwide. Could You Live in a World Without Women? [Triviagasm]. I am thinking that, by definition... no, I could not.
Dead people raise live boy. At least, that's what it says on Google Reader. At the actual article: "Welcome to Neil Gaiman's 'Graveyard.' "
Given Heather O’Rourke’s Tragic Death, Does DirecTV’s New ‘Poltergeist’ Commercial Go Too Far? EW's New Music Roundup: Bob Dylan, Michelle Williams, T.I., Mick Boogie, and more. Depeche Mode announces tour, European dates posted. Danny Masterson radio show gets pulled. The Only Thing More Mega than MegaForce is UltraForce, a free three-episode series online.
Conversations with a Snake. The Hater: How Bad Will The American 'Absolutely Fabulous' Be? 'Life on Mars' did some time-traveling of its own. Nick Nolte escapes burning home in Malibu. Esquire names Halle Berry 'sexiest woman alive.' Is Johnny Depp worth $56 million a movie? Probably not, but I can think of worse people to throw piles of money at.
The Oscars may be collateral damage in the war on film critics. Images:
Confessions of a Shopaholic;
I Know You Know;
First Look: Aaron Johnson in Full 'Kick-Ass' Costume (
'Kick Ass' Set Pics Show Costumed Kiddies Ready To Kill);
In 'Wynter Dark,' New Yorkers Resort To Polar Bear Weaponry [Exclusive].
Trailers and clips:
Exclusive: Clip from 'The Duchess.' Anne Hathaway And Helena Bonham Carter Head To Tim Burton’s ‘Wonderland.’ Tangentially related:
Is Anne Hathaway Guaranteed an Oscar Nom? 'Quantum of Solace' International Poster Revealed;
New Bond Girl Admits She Once Had Two Extra Fingers;
James Bond & underfed underdressed females. New Chapter Of Watchmen Motion Comics Released;
Cinematical Watches The 'Watchmen';
The 'Watchmen' Roadshow Hits New York;
Watchmen Movie Was Almost About The War On Terror. New ‘Twilight’ Banner Finally Brings the Baddies;
'Twilight''s new poster and soundtrack revealed;
Robert Pattinson Set to Receive 'New Hollywood Award' at Hollywood Film Festival;
This Just In: 'Let the Right One In' is Ten Times Better Than 'Twilight.' Hey, man, the "just kidding!" is not necessary, believe me.
Jackman Stuns Kidman With Buff Body And Horse Skills. DVD Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2-Disc Special Edition). The Deceptive Marketing of 'Body of Lies.' David Cronenberg Directing Robert Ludlum's 'Matarese Circle.' ...Wha?
Guillermo del Toro: No Shirtlessness in My Frankenstein. Marvel To Shoot Four Films In L.A. 5 Badass Reasons Why Fans Will Love The Green Lantern Movie. Is Spike Lee’s ‘Inside Man 2’ Moving Forward Without Jodie Foster? The last time someone made a sequel without Jodie Foster, we ended up with Hannibal. I'm just saying, y'all.
Exclusive: 'The Express' Cast and Director. 'Get Smart' Sequel on the Way, Along with More Steve Carell Goodness. Glover Is President In '2012.' Murray Badgers Fantastic Mr. Fox's Anderson. Icelandic Thriller 'Jar City' Getting an American Remake. Shyamalan Mulls 'Unbreakable' Sequel;
Shyamalan Unveils 'Airbender' Secrets. Writer Travis Wright Responds to 'Blade Runner 2' Backlash. Original ‘Street Fighter’ Director Says New Flick Should Be Better. Behold Next Year's Crap Today: 'Vanilla Gorilla,' Starring Pierce Brosnan.