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January 27, 2004
My New Television Addiction
In the same vein as "Driven," "Behind The Music" and their many E! television rip-offs, VH1 has once again been able to take a boring, dated concept, and through brilliant execution, make it captivating. Case in point: Bands Reunited.
Here's the breakdown:
Phase 1: Host Aamer Haleem - in spontaneous, Publisher's-Clearinghouse-style - visits each band member individually and asks him or her to reunite with their old band. If said member agrees, s/he autographs an old record as a token of their commmitment.
Phase 2: After all band members have been pursued, the "yes" members reunite to sort out their old issues and rehearse. This is the most heart-wrenching moment of the show.
Phase 3: The band takes stage to perform their most defining hit, while the cameras pan to each member for a split screen "then and now" shot. Wow, people sure do age!
I watched three episodes this weekend - Berlin, Romeo Void and Klymaxx - and was completely mesmerized, at times even touched, by all the colors of emotions that resurfaced after being buried for so long. While Berlin wins on tenderness, Klymaxx definitely takes home the cake on nasty. Episodes are airing every night this week at 10 p.m. Check it out!
Posted by Michele at 12:00 PM | Comments (0)
January 26, 2004
Razzle Dazzle 'Em
The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation has announced their nominees for the 24th Annual Razzie Awards, aka. "The Worst Achievements In Film for 2003." Not surprisingly, Gigli leads the pack with 9 nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Ben Affleck - also nominated for Daredevil & Paycheck), Worst Actress (J-Lo) and Worst Screen Couple.
Other nominated movies we were hoping to forget about: Cat In The Hat, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, From Justin To Kelly, Gigli and The Real Cancun. The official ceremony will take place on February 28th in Santa Monica, CA.
Posted by Michele at 05:34 PM | Comments (0)
January 24, 2004
Finally...Freaks & Geeks on DVD!
Since NBC foolishly cancelled Freaks & Geeks - the best TV show ever - in the spring of 2000, fans have been pushing the show's producers to release the series on DVD. Due to expensive music licensing issues and distribution complications, the project has been in limbo for the past couple of years. Not anymore! The good folks at Shout! Factory and Dreamworks Television have finally announced April 6, 2004 as the official release date. Read the press release here.
Here's the dilly-o: There will be 2 versions of the set released. "The Complete Series" 6-DVD set sold in stores will consist of all 18 episodes, a 28-page collectable booklet and 40+ hours of bonus material (including audio commentaries by the entire cast) - at a retail price of $69.98 (see orange box above). Not bad.
True die hards, however, will want to spring for "The Deluxe Collector's Edition" 8-disc set. For the uh, measly? price of $120, you'll get everything in the 6-disc set, PLUS an expanded 80-page booklet, and 2 more discs packed with extras - all encased in a foil-stamped F&G yearbook (see green box above). You can buy the deluxe edition only NOW at freaksandgeeksdvd.com!
Posted by Michele at 03:33 PM | Comments (0)
January 20, 2004
Hot or Not 2004: YOU Decide!
On Monday night, John "Comeback Kerry" was declared winner of the 2004 Iowa Caucus, a race often viewed as an indicator of who will win the Democratic Presidential nod. While Kerry does have many strong assets on his side - Vietnam Vet status, years of Senate experience, a rich strong-willed wife - he doesn't rate as high on a very important candidate quality: "The Hotness Factor." Yes, The Hotness Factor. Pundits don't discuss it. Neither do fair & balanced journalists. However, you can't deny it's power! With that in mind, I share with you my "Hotness" rankings of the remaining Democratic candidates" (in descending order):
#1 John Edwards
Who can deny John's Kennedy-like good looks, humble origins and southern values? If he doesn't win the nod, he can rest assured that his smile will *win big* in our hearts.
#2 General Wesley Clark
Ladies love a man in uniform, especially one who believes in such naughty things as gay marriage and partial-birth abortion. Hubba, hubba.
#3 Howard Dean
Howard is edgy & exciting; a complete firecracker. He's got an intense passion that could, at any moment, convert to all-out physical abuse. Now that's hot!
#4 John Kerry
Woof! John is no standard beauty, but if you love the rugged "down 'n dirty" bulldog, Abe Lincoln-Redwood look, this is the candidate for you.
#5 Reverend Al Sharpton
Every good political race needs a comedian, and Al fills that void with mucho gusto. Funny is sexy! Amen.
#6 Dennis Kucinich
On the outside, Dennis appears petite and meek. On the inside, he's forceful & unapologetic. Grrr.
Joe Lieberman
Not hot.
Don't agree? Email me!
Posted by Michele at 09:07 PM | Comments (0)
January 08, 2004
I'm Mary-Kate, who are you?
Whether it's their sweet twin-ability or million dollar fortune, you can't help but envy Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Thanks to Noggin, you can now determine which one you are "more like" (yes, they have different likes & dislikes!) through a very simple online quiz. Good luck!
Posted by Michele at 05:42 PM | Comments (0)
