do it for the tots...
It's that time of the year again. Click on Uncle Walt to find the TOYS FOR TOTS drop off locations near you, or hey, make a donation...
Labels: christmas, disney, marines, toys for tots
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11/16/09
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11/14/09
a bit of the old in/out...
IN OUT
Plaid Stripes
Lily Allen Lady Gaga
"More Than A Feeling" "Don't Stop Believing"
Crosswords Sudoku
Bundt Cakes Cupcakes
Charity Savings
nook Kindle
Epix Hulu
in Treatment God of Carnage
John Updike Malcolm Gladwell
Walter Reade Theatre Film Forum
Bar Table
Machiato Espresso
Anisette Pastis
Foursquare Twitter
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11/11/09
this could be the next big thing
in reality television
if I do say so myself...
Frannie Gaga
Suit wearing author Fran Leibowitz trades place with flavor-of-the-week pop diva Lady Gaga for 48 hours. They must dress as the other. Act like the other. Cary out their lives as if they were (gulp) each other.
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11/9/09
just for the record...
I've always thought Kirk Cameron was an asshole. Now we have good reason to hate him more...
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11/7/09
they're coming to get you pete...
George A Romero has returned to the director's chair for yet another zombie tale. This isn't it, but it's equally enjoyable...
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11/5/09
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Due to a Few Too Many Cups of Espresso...
Early Christmakah present request here folks. A six piece espresso set designed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar.
Not since David Lynch started selling his own brand of coffee have I been this buzzed.
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11/4/09
meet pete...
A couple weeks ago, I adopted an amazing little kitty named Pete from the good folks of All About Spay & Neuter.
Loyal visitors to Beware of the Blog will no doubt remember that I already have two cats. Trust me, this was something I kept saying to the shelter folks at the adoption drive, to which they would always reply "just two?" So, I think that I've officially just become one of those crazy cat people. Not cat hoarder, mind you, but cat person. Besides, my lovely female cat Heather Locklear, so named because she's beautiful, a complete bitch and makes special guest appearances, is never to be seen. It's really like having two cats.
Until you have to feed the three of them their wet food meal at night. Then it's, as Craig says, "way too much cat."In any case, Pete's awesome. How can you not love this little dude?
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10/31/09
halloween treat...
Check out my interview with legendary master of horror ROBERT ENGLUND over at FORCES OF GEEK
Click on the man of your nightmares for the video.
Click on the man of your nightmares for the video.
Labels: Forces of Geek, freddy, halloween, interview, nightmare on elm street, robert englund
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10/21/09
10/15/09
get down
with your bad self...
First you could Mad Men yourself, now you can Black Dynamite yourself, or should I say Yo Self here! Check it out...
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10/5/09
true, blood...
The good news: A FREE NEW VAMPIRE WEEKEND SONG!
The bad news: YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL 2010 FOR THE FULL ALBUM!
The good news: THE NEW SONG IS AWESOMENESS!
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10/3/09
FALL 2009 MP3 MIX
A motley, sometimes spooky collection of songs for a cool, dark autumn evening...
DOWNLOAD THE MIX FOR YOUR iPOD HERE...
1) It Begins • 400 Lonely Things
2) In the Midnight Hour • Roxy Music
3) Dote • Volcano Choir
4) Last Cup of Sorrow • Faith No More
5) Back in the New York Groove • Ace Frehley
6) Guiding Light • Muse
7) Castle Light • The Bats
8) Cold Cold Heart • Bill Haley
9) Remind Me • Röyksopp
10) Bad Body Double • Imogen Heap
11) You Never Give Me Your Money • Glenn Tilbrook
12) Dancing on the Ceiling • Lionel Richie
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9/28/09
revenge of the nerds
meets
the astronaut farmer
Not sure how I missed this news story a few weeks back, but check out the MIP students who launched a camera into space for under $150.
Talk about your recessionistas!
Talk about your recessionistas!
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9/25/09
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Patrick Swayze
8/18/09 - 9/14/09
I had the pleasure of working on a couple projects with the man I liked to call "Crazy Swayze," or as he liked to be called, "The Swayze" (rhyming with 'Daze').The man was bold, but in a daring way (not as ego-driven as a lot of stars are). He would ramble on about his vision for even the tiniest of details, which is probably what got him so far in the industry. A risk taker at best and a ham at worst.
He'll be missed as a great talent, but also as a true fighter of Pancreatic Cancer, which he stood up to with all the courage and confidence one could only expect from the one and only Patrick Swayze.
Please take some time out of your day to help stop the disease. You can further Patrick's cause by raising awareness with Congress by clicking here.
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9/14/09
they're gonna rule the school...
There's a new type of apple hitting America this year called the PINK LADY, and I just wanted to say ME LIKEY!!
Their flavor is both tangy & sweet, have a long storage life when properly refrigerated and best of all they are low in calories and fat free!
Originating in Australia in the 1970s, they're FINALLY being grown now (and organically) in the US, so ask your local farmers and grocers about them!
I haven't been this excited since the DVD release of Grease 2!
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9/8/09
BEWARE OF THE BABYLON
up on the roof
BEWARE OF THE BABYLON is live on tape on a West Village rooftop to bring you our latest collection of wisdom:Topics include...
• Naked podcasting. Will it start with a shower, or have we already done this naked?
• Why is Mary Poppins on Broadway so damn scary?
• How much drama is too much drama at the gym?
• The Inglourious Basterds geek-out
• Can you break up with Buddha?
• Things that make us feel old
• How to hoard episodes of A & E's 'Hoarders'
As alway, this and over 75 BEWARE OF THE BABYLON episodes can be automatically downloaded from iTunes here.
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everything old is new again...
After a great podcast recording (watch for the post later tonight), Rachel and I had drinks and dinner at the revamped Minetta Tavern.Now, we've been to the original Minetta Tavern many times and we thought it was a travesty when the doors closed a few years back. But now, from the owners of Pastis and Balthazar, the restaurant is back with a vengeance. You have to be a who's-who to get into the joint, unless you have reservations months in advance. Luckily Rachel and I are one big who, and we got in to feast at the bar.
The food is downright amazing, and the rumors of the tasty hamburger are for real. It's a burger for the ages.
Yet, it's the intricate cocktail menu that you should rush over there for. Rachel got the exclusively Minetta "Rhubard Sophie," which is made with Below 42 vodka, rhubarb bitters, lime, agave nectar and cucumber. It is light and kind of tastes like a tart-n-tiny candy. I ordered the Maple Leaf Sazerac, which is a deadly mix of Rittenhouse Rye, Sortilège Maple Cordial, Pernod Absinthe and a Lemon Zest rim. It's so damn smooth you'll want to lick the glass to the last drop.
All-in-all Minetta Tavern's face-lift is a true comeback. It's like reconnecting with an old high school friend at the reunion, only to find out they're kind of a celebrity now. Now if only they can get Chumley's back up and running!
Labels: bars, food, minetta tavern, new york, nightlife, nyc
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9/3/09
my B.F.F.
As many of you know, it's my lifelong obsession to friend celebrities on Facebook, but only ones I've actually met, worked with or found fascinating in a D-list celebrity way.
As a few of you know, my earliest brush with Hollywood involved briefly working for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax. This was pre-Disney, when Harvey was bigger and meaner, and the turnover rate for assistants/interns matched our Nation's debt rate.
Imagine my surprise today that Harv's finally come to me to make amends on Facebook...
I do plan on getting this made into a T-Shirt, by the way.
As a few of you know, my earliest brush with Hollywood involved briefly working for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax. This was pre-Disney, when Harvey was bigger and meaner, and the turnover rate for assistants/interns matched our Nation's debt rate.
Imagine my surprise today that Harv's finally come to me to make amends on Facebook...
I do plan on getting this made into a T-Shirt, by the way.
Labels: celebrity, facebook, Harvey Weinstein, miramax, movies, twc, weinstein
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8/31/09
don't pass it by...
Spike Lee's newest film isn't getting a huge theatrical release (it's on a handful of screens), but you can catch it on your TV right now. Check for IFC ON DEMAND from your local cable provider's Video On Demand service. Should be around $6 to watch this AMAZING concert film that not only captures the fantastic Broadway Musical, but pumps up the energy with stunning editing and camera work. Don't miss it...
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8/27/09
personality crisis...
Yes, that's a dog.
Click on it to see more creations from pups...
Click on it to see more creations from pups...
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8/21/09
doppelgänger competition...
PLEASE vote for my entry of CRAIG looking very much like Bill Haley...
Best Celebrity Look-alike - Find contests at ibeatyou
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8/20/09
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8/12/09
know thy arch rival...
I had to create a new online account with my bank today, and was a little hard-pressed to find a security question that I would remember, let alone have an answer for...
Ok, perhaps I can recall what college I went to, but how much x-rated fun could I have with the "most unique characteristic" question?
Ok, perhaps I can recall what college I went to, but how much x-rated fun could I have with the "most unique characteristic" question?
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8/11/09
flo rida or bust...
I'm heading to Florida for a quick visit to my Grandfather this weekend, and I assure you it will be as action packed as this video courtesy of Everything Is Terrible.
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8/6/09
BEWARE OF THE BABYLON
The John Hughes Tributecast
The new podcast is something a little different. As you loyal listeners know, Rachel and Todd were heavily influenced by the films of filmmaker John Hughes. His passing comes as a complete shock to us, but we wanted to share with you an audio memory of the moments and the music that shaped his films.
This is hardly a definitive collection, but we hope it serves as a tribute to the man that so many of our generation related to, laughed with and learned from.
Complete list of songs appearing in the show, and movies they came from:
SIXTEEN CANDLES
• Kajagoogoo - Kajagoogoo
• If You Were Here - Thompson Twins
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
• Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
WEIRD SCIENCE
• Tenderness - General Public
PRETTY IN PINK
• Positively Lost Me - The Rave Ups
• Thieves Like Us - New Order
FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
• Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Dream Academy
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
• Can't Help Falling in Love - Lick the Tins
PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
• Mogdigiani - Book of Love
SHE'S HAVING A BABY
• This Woman's Work - Kate Bush
UNCLE BUCK
• Rhythm of Life - Hugh Harris
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Nothin' on my Mind - Soho
As alway, this and every BEWARE OF THE BABYLON podcast can be automatically downloaded from iTunes here.
Please note, all songs contained within this podcast are for review purposes. Individually, you can find these songs and more via your local record store, Tower Records or downloadable on iTunes.
Labels: 80s, alternative, breakfast club, comedy, ferris bueller, john hughes, movies, music, podcast, rock, teen, tribute
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sold on the shock...
Make no mistake, Mad Men is one of the best shows on television since The Sopranos advised us not to stop believing.
Even if you've never seen one single episode of the show, I advise you to download the free short compilation from AMC called "The 10 Most Shocking Moments from MAD MEN," in anticipation of the August 16th Season Three launch.
Click on my favorite shocking moment below to get it FREE on iTunes...
Hey, and while you're in the mood, go over to MadMenYourself.com to get a personalized portrait of your Mad Men self (mad women too). Here's mine...
Even if you've never seen one single episode of the show, I advise you to download the free short compilation from AMC called "The 10 Most Shocking Moments from MAD MEN," in anticipation of the August 16th Season Three launch.
Click on my favorite shocking moment below to get it FREE on iTunes...
Hey, and while you're in the mood, go over to MadMenYourself.com to get a personalized portrait of your Mad Men self (mad women too). Here's mine...
Labels: download, drama, Free, funny, Mad Men, shocking, television
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8/5/09
8/3/09
naked cowboy
naked truth...
Finally a mayoral candidate that kind of makes sense.
Seriously, a Times Square wedding chapel is absolutely BRILLIANT...
Seriously, a Times Square wedding chapel is absolutely BRILLIANT...
Labels: mayor, naked cowboy, new york, nyc
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