Wednesday, September 30, 2009
There Isn't a Secret Shame Room Big Enough
Miike Snow & Jack Penate - Review
But we got in. Yay! The venue was the awesome Richards on Richards - which is sadly now closed and demolished. We stood in the back as there were throngs of girls right by the stage, ready to hurl their unmentionables at the stage. And no mater how hawt I once thought this singer was, I have never been one for the screaming, fainting and hurling of panties. Question - do you throw clean or dirty ones? I did once wave like a fool at some soap stars... another story for another time (Erin remembers this fondly).
We even called our friend Karin who could not be there and helped her to listen to the concert through both of our cell phone batteries. During the show, there were these 2 girls standing right behind us yapping and yapping. Talking about some bullsh*t man problem or an equally unimportant problem. After about 10 minutes I turned around as asked them to be quiet. Actually I said something to the effect of "I didn't stand in line for 2 hours and spend $25 dollars (I was po-or back then) to listen to you yap about your f*cking boyfriend." Admitedly I was probably in a bit of a bourbon-haze, and probably could have been a little more polite, but WTF?
There is a point to this.......trust me!
Last night - in the middle of the dance floor while the band was on stage there was this dude in an obscenely tight T-shirt hitting on everyone and everything. At first I couldn't figure out if he was just being one of these annoying super friendly people who have no sense of what is appropriate behavior. Then I realised that he was only talking to people without penises and that he was also a little grabby. I am not exaggerating when I say that I heard him hit on at least 8 girls. I guess I should feel honoured that he also hit on me right?
I ventured out on a work night with my friend Emma to see a small show at the newly renovated "The Venue." Billed as Miike Snow & Jack Penate, I originally had no clue who Miike Snow were. I have been a fan of Jack Penate for a couple of years. He is an indie rocker who toured with the magnificent Adele - so I checked him out and fell in a little bit of love.
Jack came out with his band just after 9.00pm and he pretty much rocked my world. Black skinny jeans, a mop of hair that kept falling into his eyes, and a shirt that was beyond description but was buttoned all the way up. Emma likened it to The Breakfast Club being on stage. Jack was fantastic. He has this frenetic energy when he is onstage that is both off-putting and captivating. He has a solid voice live and seemed thrilled at both the turnout and the love from the relatively small crowd. Sadly, they played mainly songs form his new disc which has a completely different sound from his first album - which I loved with a fiery passion. His new CD - Everything is New - is a little more poppy than his debut release - Matinee. I like both, and overall the set list was good. Great energy by Jack, feeding off the crowd. It was a great set, only around 45 minutes with no encore, but for $20, I will take what I can get!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Kristen > The Cast of The Hills
The chick in the Uglee-ass white pants with black boots combo is Stacie - who is apparently playing LC's wing-woman. Every uber-bitch needs one chick on their side - even if it is a trashy bartender from an even trashier dive bar. If you don't recall who Stacie is, she is the chick that Spencer the douche "flirted" with so as to create a storyline for Heidi the idiot and himself last season. And by "flirted" you know that I actually mean that MTV paid to shoot in a bar where she may or may not have actually worked......
This season is shaping up to be banana's. Don't judge me. I know it is bullsh*t. I know that there are better things on. I even know that I should not be watching a show that contributes to the dumbing down of teenagers everywhere. But I can't help myself......
And to continue my descent into depravity and stupidity.....
New Moon Posters & Eclipse Posers
OMG - I can't believe Jacob isn't in the first poster. How could they do that? The whole movie is ruined. Exclamation Point!
OMG can you believe how completely and totally unscary the Volturi look? And don't even get me started on Jane's blond hair. In the bible (sorry, the book) she had brown hair. Why didn't they make Dakota put on a wig. The movie is ruined. Exclamation Point! Underline! Exclamation Point!
OMG finally Rosalie looks halfway pretty, but can you believe how bad Alice looks. God they should have cast Actress X, Y or Z in this role. She is totally going to ruin the movie.
What is up with Edward & Bella - that looks more like an Eclipse embrace not a New Moon embrace. Stupid Summit! When will they learn to consult each and every fan before they do anything as important as print a poster. Maybe we should start a petition. I'll get the Edward and Bella Stationary. Be right back, okay?
Maybe I am exaggerating just a titch, but honest to Betsy at least half of the statements above were written today about a couple of posters. Ugh. It is a movie poster kids. Deal with it.
Go to the set. hang out there forever. Stalk the f*cking set. But when these people whom you all so desperately try to protect from the paparazzi are trying to have dinner, how about you try leaving them the f*ck alone. Especially if you have already had your photo taken with them. How many photos do you need of yourself with Kellan Lutz?
I hear your retorts: Oh they don't mind. Oh I am respectful of them. Oh I am not like one of the dirty paps. Pfft. Whatever gets you through the night sweetheart! Just because you are not getting paid for these photos does not make what you are doing any more morally acceptable.
Of course they say they don't mind - they are actors. It is their job to not mind. You are the reason they are famous. I get that. And I am sure they completely appreciate the fandom. But don't you think it would be nice, for once, for them to be able to enjoy a meal without someone going up to them? Don't you think it would be respectful to not go to a restaurant that you know they go to? Wouldn't it be swell to let them have some privacy while they are here. Especially since most of you are all so "down with the Paps"
Just to clarify, it is not just the photogs in Vancity numbers that have increased during the filming of Eclipse. It is also the number of regular folks who are stalking not only the sets, but also the places they think the cast will be. And it is this combination that is making the experience of filming Eclipse a lot harder for the cast - particularly Rob and Kristen. I mean, they are both virtual prisoners in their hotels. And you wonder why?
I really don't know why I felt the need to vent this. And I know, only about 4 people read this, so I am not that concerned about the hate from the very twi-hards that I am writing about. I am sure you are all very nice people. I am sure you are not at all crazy.
XO
Monday, September 28, 2009
Music Monday: From my keyboard to your I-Pod
In recognition of the concert I am going to tomorrow night here are this weeks magical musical melodies. I am off to see a super cheap and hopefully super fun concert at "The Venue" - a newly renovated space that I have yet to break in. I went to a few shows when it was "The Plaza" - much better name. The Venue is a f*cking stupid name.
Originally the whole reason was going to see Jack Penate, an English singer-songwriter that I discovered a few years ago. He is good friends with the amazing & lovely Adele, they toured together at one time so I thought I should check him out. Loved it. First CD is very different from the second...
This is a song from the first album... one of my faves. Torn on the Platform.... enjoy!
Next up is the co-headliner Miike Snow from Sweden. I had never heard of them, but I downloaded some of their tunes on the weekend and me likey! I read they are like a cross between A-ha and Animal Collective. I loved A-ha and am relatively indifferent to Animal Collective......but I actually really liked them.
This is Animal:
Maybe I will see you there tomorrow? The Venue. Miike Snow and Jack Penate. 9.00pm. Tell your friends!
Review to follow in a few days
XO
One two Jackie Earle Haley's coming for you
I loved this game. It was super fun. The one thing I didn't like was when my neighbour Hayley would wear her green and red striped sweater. It scared the crap out of me. Every time I would see her, skulking in the fading Australian sunlight, I would freak out just a little thinking that.... One... Two...... Freddy's coming for me (you). A Nightmare on Elm Street gave me actual nightmares. Freddie was one seriously frightening horror movie villain. When Johnny Depp got sucked into the bed and then there was just a gush of blood... and when that blond chick was thrown around the room while being killed. Awesome and amazing and scary.
It was only a matter of time before someone in Hollyweird decided to remake this classic horror movie. Oh sorry, it's a re-imagining - whatever the f*ck that means. This trailer was released today and all over the interwebs people were weeping and wailing. I think there was even some gnashing of the teeth taking place. Because it is sacrilegious to consider remaking this film - as it is one of the greatest movies ever made.... oh wait no it's not. It's a horror movie that made under $30 million domestically when it was released in 1984. Granted, it gained cult status on VHS and DVD releases......but I don't know whether the weeping, wailing and gnashing completely really necessary.
I guess I am one of the few who is okay with this trailer. I am gonna go see the reimagined A Nightmare on Elm Street when it comes out next year. I freely admit, I got chills when I heard the song.... How could I not? That song gave me nightmares for many years. It looks like it will be a decent film. What I actually found most interesting was that Katie Cassidy got more air play than the actual lead in the film - the one playing Nancy - also known as the other hot girl who is currently not one of the stars of Melrose Place (Rooney Mara). It also has Kellan Lutz, Kyle Gallner and Thomas Dekker as eye candy so it really can't be that bad right?
The newly reimagined A Nightmare on Elm Street is being released next year.
XO
A Steady Ring?
Note to self: When watching the hawtness that is Daniel Craig & Hugh Jackman on Broadway next month - ensure cell phone is firmly in the off position. None of this vibrate bullsh*t, cause some vibrators are apparently louder than others. He he he. Seriously though, some magical person videoed a performance of A Steady Rain over the weekend. Said magical person managed to capture on film first Jackman's and then Craig's response to a buzzing cell phone.
I actually thought they handled it all very well. Lucky I wasn't in the audience, cause I don't think I would have been so polite. Considering I had no problem whatsoever telling a 15 year old to turn off her f*cking phone at the movies a few weeks ago, I shudder to think what I may have said to the rude assholes who don't have the common decency to respect Wolverine and 007.
Three weeks to go until I am on the East Coast! Yay...
XO
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Fourth Row Curse
Twice in the last 2 years I have had 4th row centre tickets for shows at the same venue. The venue is The Orpheum, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It is without a doubt the most spectacular venue in the city. Architecturally, the Orpheum has lot of different influences - while it was built in the Spanish renaissance style, it also has Chandeliers of Czech crystal, British Heraldry, Moorish arches and Indian ceiling motifs. It also features grand staircases, spectacular lobbies, stacked foyers which assist in the illusion of spaciousness. It is opulent and old fashioned, and every time you step inside you feel like you are some old theatre in Europe. I love it.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Mike Seaver: Don't Waste Another Minute on your Crazy.
Did you watch Growing Pains? I did. Did you love Kirk Cameron as Mike Seaver? I totally did. I would spend $7.00 on Tigerbeat just to have the little poster in it. Did you find it kind of sweet that after he married his wife Chelsea, he refused to take off his wedding ring for filming? I did. Did you wonder where he had been since Growing Pains went off the air? I kinda did.
I had heard that he had found God. Good for him. What I didn't know was that had created a ministry with Christian minister and Evangelist Ray Comfort. Comfort is the guy who used the ridges of a banana as proof of the existence of God. Their ministry - The Way of the Master - teaches Christians how to promote their faith..."simply, effectively, biblically....the way Jesus did."
Kirk Cameron is again back in the news, this time for a little something he has planned for the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book on Evolution - Origin of the Species. According to an online video (below), three days before this anniversary, Cameron and his followers will be distributing free copies of the book at 50 of the top universities in the United States. Sounds good right? There is just a teeny tiny little catch. This fancy new edition includes a brand spanking new 50 page introduction written by Ray Comfort. The new introduction can be read here.
And apparently to do that, they feel the need to present a completely one-sided, warped view of Darwin and the theory of creationism. Many others have expressed their opinions on Kirk's video far more eloquently that I ever could (my person fave is below - this chick is awesome). I am not going to get into a discussion of Evolution versus Creationism. Or my opinions on religion. Suffice it to say, my Catholic upbringing and Catholic education went a little off track when I was told that it was in God's plan that my father died when I was 14 years old.
I also find it very amusing that Cameron honestly thinks Christian teens are so weak minded and have such a shaky faith that they would be so easily led astray by their agnostic and atheist professors. Could it not be that said teens grew up having been taught only one belief system - then they enter college and are exposed to masses of new ideas and notions presented not only by their professors, but also by new roommates, new friends, TA's and all the other groups at college. Is that not a much more plausible explanation for college students losing their faith in Christianity?
You're Gonna Love my nuts??? Bwah ha ha ha
I really have nothing else to say. I think that Vince should speak for himself. I kinda want to get a Slap Chop, simply to get the Graty..... Oh Graty. You make cheese so delicious.
XO
Friday, September 25, 2009
Post-age updates
I have an update on one story i wrote quite a while ago. Way back in mid-July it was announced that a script was being developed for Scream 4. I thought this was a silly idea. Mainly because the heroine of the entire series - Canadian Neve Campbell - had not signed on to appear in the movie. I honestly believe it would have sucked balls.
Thankfully it was confirmed this week that Neve has reconsidered and will be reprising her role as Sidney Prescott. While to this I unequivocally say - Yay! - I am still not sold on another Scream Movie. Especially since it seems like this will be the first in another Trilogy. Eek! I am fearful we are going to venture into Friday the 13th part 678 territory. Cause 6 Scream films? I don't know. What do you think?
The next update is more a continuation , a sequel if you will, to a previous post. I wrote about how Bring it On is may favourite Cheerleader movie from 2000. And I stand by that. Seriously, name another movie about Cheerleaders from 2000 that is better.
Well, instead of making yet another direct to DVD sequel, Universal has decided that a better course of action would be to produce a musical extravaganza that they will take on a national tour in hopes of making it's way to Broadway. It has an impressive team behind it - lots of Tony Award Winners in writing, choreography and music.
If there is one movie that is perfect to turn into a musical - this could be it. I can't wait to see the opening sequence on stage. It will be awesome. Campy, over the top, doesn't take itself at all seriously. Just silly silly fun. It has my seal of approval! Can't you see this song on stage somewhere?
XO
Hello Gorgeous!
All three of us kids bitched and moaned about listening to either Neil or Babs. I don't think I even liked "music" back then - but I knew that I did not like Barbra Streisand. We even came up with a nickname for her - Bloody Barbra, completely inspired by the fact we were going to Batemen's Bay. I was pretty young and found it rather daring that I could use such a curse word. Bloody Barbra. We thought it was hysterical. It still makes me chuckle, over 20 years later. I am very easily amused.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
LA Times visits New Moon Set
The LA Times has released a ton of photos taken on the Vancouver set of New Moon this Spring.