RIP Boner
Filed under: Media Report, Pleas To Hollywood, RIP, Television Discussion
Andrew Koenig, better know to the world as Boner has been found dead in a densely wood area. He was found by family and friends who initiated their own private search. Boner had been battling depression according to his father, Star Trek actor Walter Koenig. The 41 year old actor had been missing for over a week.
It’s very sad that at 41 years old he felt that his life was lost and that the only answer was suicide.
Piracy And The Art Of Posturing
Filed under: Corporate Evil, Good Grief, Internet Genius, Internet Stupidity, Media Report, Miscellaneous Awesomeness, Movie Discussion, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood, WOW, Worst of the Worst
So I watched X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE a few days ago and posted my reactions to the rough cut of this upcoming film. Not only was I deluged with pompous, self-righteous comments from angelic beings of pure light, but the site was also targeted by FOX with demands to remove the sneak peek.
A “Dark” Horse For Best Picture
Filed under: Editorial, Media Report, Movie Discussion, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood
My review of THE DARK KNIGHT used words like “masterpiece” quite liberally. Subsequent viewings only strengthened my support for this rare and brilliant summer blockbuster.
While HEATH LEDGER has received most of the attention, the film fires on all cylinders. It’s structurally and philosophically dense, with layered performances to match director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S brooding and meditative composition. In one stroke, it raised the bar for summer action films and changed the rules future comic book adaptations will follow.
For some reason, recent chatter about Best Picture nominees have unjustly ignored this year’s highest grossing film as a potential honoree. To these, I submit that THE DARK KNIGHT is at least as dense and as powerful as THE DEPARTED, which unfairly won Best Picture two years ago. In the past, films like STAR WARS and E.T. have vied for an Oscar, yet neither one of those films attempts the type of adult drama that KNIGHT manages easily. It would be a grievous mistake to overlook this film’s merits simply because it features a dude running around in a cape and cowl.
To amplify this, Warner Brothers has turned up the heat with a series of promos to persuade Academy voters. Revisit some of this summer’s best moments right here:
Fuck Off, Rolling Stone!!!!!
Filed under: Corporate Evil, Editorial, Lists, Music, Music Discussion, One Sheet Shitpaper, Pleas To Hollywood, Worst of the Worst
As Chris eluded to to in his last post, the Rolling Stone list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time is an absolute atrocity. The biggest problem I have with this is that Rolling Stone’s word is so highly revered. Of Course, it’s only highly revered by those who have little to no music knowledge and those who have their asshole reamed by Rolling Stone on a constant basis. All list are just opinion, but when your opinion is printed in the “Holy Book” of music it should come with some responsibility.
You should actually try to but a list of the “best”, not a who’s who of artsy performers that you consider influential. One of the most common phrases used to describe these greatest singers is “influential”. Ozzy Osbourne was influential, shouldn’t he be on the list then. They even tell you that one artist, Solomon Burke never had a crossover hit. While I don’t think a big hit makes you a great singer, I do think that a great singer should have a big hit. I mean, if your that damn good wouldn’t your songs be. Now on to the list and my thoughts.
Heath Ledger Is Dead
Filed under: Media Report, Movie Discussion, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood, Public Humiliation, RIP, Tribute
What the fuck is going on in Hollywood? Another top actor has died of an apparent accidental drug overdose. Which is not a surprise after his last interview.
Enough Is Enough
Filed under: Editorial, Freaks, Good Grief, Pleas To Hollywood, Public Humiliation, The Z List, Who Gives a Shit, Worst of the Worst
I have fucking had it with the Britney Spears shit. I can’t understand why her fucked up life is a news story and I really can’t understand how people can still be defending her.
Death Of A Young Star
Filed under: Movie Discussion, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood, RIP, Tribute
Actor Brad Renfro was found dead in his Los Angeles home this morning. He cause isn’t known yet, but his history of drug abuse is more than likely a factor.
Why The Fuck Am I Poor And He’s Not?
Filed under: Dumb Ideas, Editorial, Freaks, Good Grief, Huh?, Letters To The Void, Music, Pleas To Hollywood, Public Humiliation, The Z List, Who Gives a Shit, Worst of the Worst
I am really getting fucking tired of being poor, with people like Tay Zonday making money. I admit, I thought Chocolate Rain was silly and funny. Hell, I walked around singing it all the time. It was a joke though. Nobody, NOBODY actually thought it was good.
The kid is a cute, lovable virgin with a deep voice. We all thought it was great that he was getting a little attention for the first time on his life and now he might even get laid. Now though, somehow he is a celebrity. He is actually making money and lots of it, just from singing that stupid fucking song. He sings it in many different ways, changes the lyrics, makes new videos and now this.
Crossing a Fine Line
Filed under: Editorial, Pleas To Hollywood, Television
It seems that this writer’s strike has been going on forever. It’s effects are being felt on the talk show circuit already, where as the effects on the film industry will not be felt for quite some time. Meanwhile, in the television world of situational comedies and dramas the effect is more uncertain. Some shows are going to air what they have done and continue their seasons when the strike is settled. But what if the writer for a show is more than just a writer? Read more
“Road’s” First Flaw
Filed under: Corporate Evil, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood
The movie adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s brillant novel The Road sees it’s first serious flaw; not casting the man above, Viggo Mortensen. So, who’s getting the part?
The Encyclopedia Of Sellouts
Filed under: Corporate Evil, Dumb Ideas, Freaks, Good Grief, Hypocrisy and Lies, Media Report, Media Weirdness, Music, Pleas To Hollywood, Who Gives a Shit, Worst of the Worst
Have you ever wondered why Metallica suck? Or maybe, why they sold out after years of preaching their rebellious, I don’t give a shit attitude? Well, those answers and more are only a few days away.
Killing the Villain
Our friend Matt Holmes has written an article about the new upcoming Dark Knight, and I agree with him completely. As a matter of fact, I wanted to elaborate a bit more. It refers to Christopher Nolan not showing how the Joker became the Joker. Matt applauds this move and so do I. Read more
PETA’s New Jackass
Filed under: Dumb Ideas, Editorial, Freaks, Good Grief, Huh?, Hypocrisy and Lies, Kevin Smith Whorishness, Media Report, Media Weirdness, Pleas To Hollywood, Public Humiliation, Television, Who Gives a Shit, Worst of the Worst
The newest no talent reality star face of PETA is the always naked Jackass star Steve-O.
Catchy!
Filed under: Editorial, Huh?, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood
The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
I’m bored before the I ever get to the ticket window. If it takes more time to read the title of the film than to see it, it’s probably not a good sign.
Remember when film’s used to be titled Platoon, Goodfellas, Toy Story? Easy to remember easy to say, and you knew exactly what you were getting into before you bought your ticket. A title can be very important to the marketing of a film, and I don’t understand the recent obsession with these super long and over descriptive titles. Read more
Britney Loses The Kids
Filed under: Freaks, Karmic Justice, Media Report, Miscellaneous Awesomeness, Music, Pleas To Hollywood, Public Humiliation, Who Gives a Shit, Worst of the Worst
First Britney Spears lost her panties, then her hair, then her mind, then her career and now she has lost the kids. Read more
Scorsese: The Music Man
Filed under: Dumb Ideas, Editorial, Good Grief, Greatest Of All Time, Movies, Music, Pleas To Hollywood
Acadamy Award winner, Martin Scorsese has proven two things over the years. He loves to make movies featuring violent characters (usually New Yorkers) and he loves classic rock.
Wrong Place At The Wrong Time
Filed under: Editorial, Freaks, Good Grief, Hmmmmm, Hypocrisy and Lies, Letters To The Void, Media Weirdness, Movies, Pleas To Hollywood, Public Humiliation, Uncategorized
O.J. Simpson has had some terrible luck. He is a great actor, yet his acting career was short. He did a great job in Naked Gun, but he was overshadowed by Leslie Nielsen. This was the first time he ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time. If he had only been in a movie with a lesser actor.
A Great Night for Beatin’ Off
The Emmy Awards are tonight. If you care raise your hand.
Okay, that’s not many, and I don’t blame you. Here at The REC we have made no secret of how stupid we think award shows really are. And the Emmys are one of the worst. Like last week’s VMAs it’s sole purpose is for high profile celebrities to become even higher profile. In my opinion only the SAG Awards get it right.
It is no surprise that I have much bias toward the ultra-snubbed Lost, but that is not the point of this rant. I am actually glad I don’t have to see it get whacked by the inferior Sopranos, or Mathew Fox and Terry O’Quinn lose out to James Spader and Jeremy Piven. I offer only one prediction. If The Sopranos doesn’t win, some is going to sleep with the fishes.
This is really about bad television. Both the shows nominated and and the ceremony itself. So please do yourself a favor and read a good book, go see a movie, or jerk off till your mother comes banging on the bathroom door asking if you’re alright. Either way it will have been much more productive than a night with the Emmys.
It’s Saturday Night
Filed under: Greatest Of All Time, Live Performances, Miscellaneous Awesomeness, Perfection, Pixar-Level Genius, Pleas To Hollywood, Television, The Cutting Edge
Remember when “Saturday Night Live” didn’t suck?
Since it’s Saturday night and SNL sucks, lets look back at when it didn’t.
Yee Haw
Filed under: Dumb Ideas, Media Weirdness, Music, Pleas To Hollywood, The Z List, Who Gives a Shit, Worst of the Worst
Jessica Simpson is set for one last dash at saving her career. Everything she does lately is a failure, from singing to acting to relationships. So what is her plan to save her career? Read more