January 2010
79 posts
Secret J.D. Salinger Documentary & Book, Now... →
WatchHere’s a sketch I wrote from the January Slow Burn show. It’s about mothers and daughters.
Are You Stoned?
Written by moi, Celeste Ballard
Starring Fran Gillespie and Pam Murphy
Directed by Nate Smith
“Masculinity in a Spray Can
By JAN HOFFMAN
In the U.S., grooming products and...”
– The New York Times
This is the top story on the NYT.com right now. What age isn’t a turbulent, vulnerable age? and when is primping NOT the solution?
“Pauly D began DJ’ing at the tender age 16, and soon realized he had a passion...”
– MTV DJ Pauly D
At the tender age of 24, I read this bio on Pauly D’s website. See what I did there?
“Comedy is the quickest way to the truth. I don’t buy the idea that it’s somehow...”
– Eric Yahnker, artist, as quoted from LA Times Magazine. Here’s one of his drawings entitled Naughty Teens / Garbanzo Beans.
nedhepburn:
god, imagine the confusion at Midwestern Apple stores when a person with a heavy Midwestern accent asks for “one-a dem iPAHDS”.
“Luckily, some actors just act. It’s hard to think of a better-cast young couple...”
– Sundance: Philip Seymour Hoffman Versus Mark Ruffalo; Ryan Gosling With Michelle Williams — Vulture
Ryan Gosling is the ultimate. I bet I’ll love this movie.
“Last time there was this much excitement about a tablet, it had some...”
– Macworld | Live Update: Apple Event
“Is the shit that happens while you’re waiting for something else that will...”
– Lester Freamon, on LIFE
there’s a special kind of humiliation reserved for reading old dairies in your childhood bedroom.
“In preliminary national late-night ratings, Mr. O’Brien scored a booming 7...”
– NY Times
“Please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism — it’s my least favorite quality and it...”
– Conan “Coco” O’Brien (via sussybuckets) (via wordsbycodi)
The Year in Style | Lady Gaga - The New York Times... →
“It turns out that the cliché that comics are angry, bitter people deep down is...”
– The TV Watch - Are the Days of Leno, Letterman and O’Brien as Polite Hosts Over? - NYTimes.com
This sentence is a load of bullshit. More like, it turns out the cliché that people get fired and have their contract terminated early have every right to be pissed off.
I know a lot of people who are...
Promo for Glee's Japan Premiere Confirms Rumor... →
“TALL, SLENDER REDHEAD AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTTIME RECREATION - m4ww - 30 (Universal...”
– TALL, SLENDER REDHEAD AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTTIME RECREATION - m4ww
Watcherockappel:
Great clip from 2004 of Leno announcing that he’s giving his show to Conan.
"I am disappointed. I feel like a guy who has... →
healywu:
somuchfunithurts:
-Jay Leno in NYT interview from 1992 when faced with the prospect of being replaced prematurely by David Letterman as host of the Tonight Show due to disappointing ratings. (via @vultureblog)
Of course he used a car metaphor.
The Music Video Exposed - New half-hour weekly series reveals the stories and truth behind some of the most memorable music videos of the 1980s. Six-week series premieres January 22 at 8p.
BRING BACK POP UP VIDEO PLEASE
The Tonight Show on Craigslist →
This is a chance of a lifetime to own your very own late night talk show—guaranteed to last for up to seven months!! Really must see to appreciate.
Information for potential buyers:
Measures 100’ x 100’ x 32’ – plenty of room for a futon!
Designed for 11:35 but can be easily moved
Band can be sold separately
Buyer must honor Barry Manilow booking next Thursday
MAKE ME YOUR BEST...
“A script for a third film was prepared in 1994, but was abandoned after the...”
– The Addams Family - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Love this wikipedia entry. Where is this script? I want to read it.
WatchCharlie Sanders, tearin’ it up!
atencio:
Trailer for Eric Appel’s short film The Big Dog
My friend Eric directed and co-wrote this short film in collaboration with Funny Or Die, where he’s one of their talented in-house directors. It has an amazing cast, looks funny as hell, and is ridiculously well-made to boot. In short, I am jealous as hell. Fantastic work, Eric, I can’t wait to see...
“There is going to be a Jurassic Park IV. And it’s going to be unlike...”
– Vulture
No one is more on board for a Jurassic Park reboot than me. This better be good.
Watchlookmom:
industry.
I want Conan to do a show at UCB.
MERCYCAT - Haiti Earthquake Relief Benefit →
leilacohan:
purns:
The UCB Theatre is doing its part to help the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th, 2010.
Every dollar raised at this show will go directly to Mercy Corps and will be used to help those in Haiti affected by the destruction.
This show will feature performers from “Saturday Night Live”, “The Colbert Report”, “30 Rock”, and more!
More cast...
TMZ: Leno and NBC Strike 1 Hour 'Tonight' Deal →
purns:
TMZ Staff:
Jay Leno has made a new deal with NBC, which gives him “The Tonight Show” from 11:35 - 12:35 … sources tell TMZ.
As we first reported, under the contract Jay had been working under, he was guaranteed the 10 PM hour. By moving him to 11:35, NBC was in breach of his contract and needed to negotiate a new deal. That is now done, sources tell TMZ.
So Conan O’Brien is out, and Jay...
an excerpt from the MTV show Teen Mom that pretty...
farrah's mom: i see she's a lot happier with you around more.
farrah, the teen mom: well, duh!