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Friday, 11 May 2007
Today is the last day of my Tripod blog. I'm moving all snarkiness and anti Bill O'Reilly spiel to a livejournal site. This page will not be updated. my livejournal link: http://servogirl76.livejournal.com/
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Updated: Friday, 11 May 2007 11:43 PM EDT Wednesday, 2 May 2007
As promised original fiction. Keep in mind this makes fun of the characters on Passions and not the actors. As a disclaimer I add that I do not own the characters of Passions, but the characters of Judge Rudy, Bailiff Wendy and Ron Killie are my own. BTW if you are a fan of Passions, please keep in mind I do this for humor and not to be mean. I know all too well what its like to have a show canned on me.
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Scene one: In chambers, Judge Rudy and faithful bailiff Wendy are watching the noontime news. They are watching "News List at Noon" With Ron Killie. Its almost like a ripoff of some cable news show. Judge Rudy: I can't believe they gave this guy a show. Wendy: Supposedly hes very popular with the ladies. Judge Rudy: And some guys if you believe the rumor. Wendy: Nope, you're mistaking him for Anderson Cooper again. Ron Killie: And today we already have a candidate for Worst Person Ever... Judge Rudy: Now they took THIS from some show, I'm sure! Wendy: SShhh, I love this part. (Judge Rudy rolls her eyes, sips her coffee) What? Ron: ...Judge Rudy...(Rudy does a spit take) for recently sentencing Britney Spears, our bald wonder girl, to seventy hours of community service. For what you ask? It doesn't seems she has a legit reason, other than shes not only Judge and Jury on her own tv show, but Chief of the Fashion Police too! Please, Judge Rudy, get a real job. We might see you soonin the unemployment line! Judge Rudy: What a jerk. Wendy: I know, he doesn't mention me at all...plus he doesnt mention that the community service you had her serve was two weeks ago at a barber school. Judge Rudy: Right! Must be a slow newsweek, I forgot that even happened. But that hoser gives me a idea. Wendy: Does it involve a dog and a paper bag? Judge Rudy: Yes. (she turns to the tv) Hey whats this? Wendy: (She turns the tv up) Hey Passions was cancelled! Judge Rudy: Wow, and it only took a year or so after Port Charles was canned. (an evil smile comes across her lips) I have a better idea than poopy in a bag. Wendy: Nothings better than poopy in a bag. (Judge Rudy glares at her) I'll hear you out. Judge Rudy: Its time for another edition of Judge Rudys Unemployment line! (She stands triumphantly, a loud horn section plays) Dammit, is that a marching band outside the office? Scene Two: The courtroom. Announcer: Its time for Judge Rudys Bindlaws Unemployment line, featuring some star players from the canned NBC soap "Passions"! Wendy: All rise! Court is now in session. The Honorable Judge Rudy Bindlaw presiding. (Judge Rudy comes in, attired in a black green robe, she is heard to mutter "Thats the last time I wash my whites and my greens together) Judge Rudy: Be seated. I want to say that this time around will be different for the unemployment line. Last time I had the cutest little wheel. Well not any longer. Someone stole it and sold it on Ebay. I had the last laugh, however, it only sold for two bits. Wendy: It wasnt even worth stealing it....I mean what a loser. (she looks over to the side.) Send in the first pair! Announcer: We have first the suave and devonair Julian Crane, and someone who he once took for his bride, everyones favorite half wit....Theresa! Theresa: HEY! Judge Rudy: Hey if the shoe fits wear it. Theresa: I take size 6 in a medium heel. (someone throws a shoe at her, she tosses it back) Too big! Judge Rudy: First I will do Mr Crane. (she looks around) where is he? Julian: (appearing at her side) I had no idea you were so pretty in person. Did I say pretty, I mean ravenous. (He kisses her hand. She blushes a fire engine red) Judge Rudy: Oh for crying out loud. I've seen the show. You think you can woo me off my feet? Julian: I have a yacht. Judge Rudy: (gets a dumb smile on her face) Okay... Julian: Your eyes are like the color of a sweet marmalade... Judge Rudy: (giggles) Tell me more about my eyes. (Judge Judy sits straight up in her chair as Wendy the Baliff blows an air horn in to her ear.) Judge Rudy: Thanks. I needed that. (She looks at Julian. She slaps him.) Take your next to your twit ex-wife. Julian: I hope you appreciate my feelings for you... Judge Rudy: Yeah, yeah, shut up. I am the president of the "Nathan Fillion" fan club, I'm not so easily wooed. (she clears her throat.) Since I don't have my wheel, I am going to just decide what I'm going to do with you. Julian: My destiny is in your hands. Judge Rudy: Glad you feel that way, sugar puff, cause you are on your way to be the next "Bachelor". Bad news - its on at 3 in the morning on the "Farm an Acre" Channel? Like cows? I'm sure these gals do. (she waves to Wendy) Take him away. Wendy: I guess you can finally see if that line about "buying the cow" really works! Julian:(he softly sobs, then he points at Judge Rudy) I won't forget this. Judge Rudy: You won't, everyone gets a beta max copy! (she turns to Theresa) Now you. Theresa: I know you don't like me... Judge Rudy: A point we agree with. Theresa: But have compassion...I have been through a lot. Judge Rudy: Don't make me laugh. Theresa: Oh absolutely not your most gracious honor. I have no sense of humor. Judge Rudy: Too bad, your show might have lasted if you did. But then again you are far too annoying to laugh with, or at. What to do with you. (A light goes on over Judge Rudys head) Thank you, its about time we got that light fixed. Anyway what I am going to do is put you on the show of someone who annoys me more than you. Theresa: (snaps) Damn I wasn't trying hard enough! Judge Rudy: Wow, attempt at sarcasm from the condemned. Its not enough to change my mind about putting you on...(door opens, a brunette woman with a apron on comes into the room) Rachel Rays show! Wendy: Why are you wearing an apron? You never wear an apron. Judge Rudy: You watched her show? Wendy: Shows. Rachel ray: I have fifteen of them. I will rule the world. (she cackles darkly) Now you, my newest minion, come with me. We have to buy out the worlds supply of EVOO! Judge Rudy: Extra Virgin Olive Oil? (blinks) I'm ashamed to know that. Theresa: This is pure torture! Judge Rudy: I know, but its the worst I could think of. (snaps fingers at Rachel Ray) Take her away. Do not be afraid to fold, spindle or mutilate her either. Rachel Ray: Come on, we're going to make a pasta salad primo vera that is so yummo! (she takes Theresas hand and leads her through the back of the court. We hear Theresa scream as she goes through the door.) Judge Rudy: This is more fun than the circus. Next please! Announcer: Next we got our favorite teens from the series Luis, Whitney and Simone. Judge Rudy: Refresh my memory here, which are the ones who had thought they had been knocked up by their brother? Whitney: Well that was... Judge Rudy: Don't know, don't care. That storyline was as bad as the one on "Sunset Beach" where someone tried to use a turkey baster to get someone pregnant. Wendy: That was just SICK. Judge Rudy: Sickness implied. (thinks for )You do mean the "Sick" thats bad right? (Wendy nods) Cause it has two meanings. Fellow Passion-nettes...you had the opportunity to become the next generation of NBC soaps. Sadly you were wee-wee'd away on typical dumb teen storylines that makes most WB/UPS/CW shows look good. Which is ok with cause thats where I am going to place you. I'm assigning you to be the friends of "Aquaman" the sorta doomed Smallville spin off. Simone: I thought it didn't go thorugh. Judge Rudy: Never say never. I didn't say you would be the co-stars either. No, say hello to "Random screaming teens" one, two and three! Wendy: (as she leads them out) And maybe you guys can get me some series dvds while you are at it? Charmed? Angel? No? Eh forget you. (She waves them off) Judge Rudy: Next! Announcer: I am sorry to report that Sheridan Crane, our next litigant, had an unfortunate accident in the hallway and has since passed on! Judge Rudy: That happens all the time, show her in. Wendy: I don't think he can. After your soap ends, the protection net of safety, or the "I can't die, I have a contract!" clause ends and you can actually get killed now. Judge Rudy: You been reading up on this, haven't you? Wendy: A little. Judge Rudy: So what happened? Announcer: She walked into the courthouse and a light fell on her. She seemed all right at the moment. But then a bird flew in and attcked her hair. After she fights it off she slipped on a banana peel, fell down, hit her head and died. Judge Rudy: Wow, all that has happened to her and a banana killed her? Huh. Wish I could have seen it but it sounds like scene cut out of the Final Destination movies. Ok next person then.
Judge Rudy: Tabitha how are you? Tabitha: (she raises here hand) You will tremble before me, I will show you the extent of my powers! (her hands sparkle brightly) Judge Rudy: Cut that out. The fire sensors on the ceiling are very sensitive. (she sits up in her chair) You are all powerful, but can you...open a pickle jar? (picks up pickle jar from behind the desk) Tabitha: No sorry, I am an older woman. Judge Rudy: Dammit. This was my lunch. You are of no use to me. Tabitha: You will fear me nonetheless! Judge Rudy: I fear starving. Maybe we need to get Julian back here, nah. (she shakes her head) Due to the lateness of the hour, I will cut to the chase. Tabitha, you will be on the CW show Supernatural. You will be great great grammy! Tabitha: How is that possible. Judge Rudy: They will figure it out. You may be all powerful but I got Hollywood connections! And now Gwen. I don't know much about you to even care that much about you. Gwen: Sorry. Judge Rudy: You had to deal with Theresa, so I will deal you with a bit of mercy. I'm just going to put you on another soap. "All My Children" is where you will go. You will be one of the main characters surprie offspring. Yup, and it shouldn't be a surprise whot it will be. Take them away. Wendy: We still got Charity to deal with. Judge Rudy: Right. Tell me, are you possessed this week? Is your closet still haunted? Charity: (here eyes glow) So Judge Rudy we meet again. (her voice is a deep growl) Wendy: Ok that answers it. (She moves closer to Judge Rudy) Judge Rudy: I know that voice. It almost sounds like my eighth grade math teacher. She smoked like a chimney. Charity: (she floats in midair) You know who I am, do I even have to sing you that Rolling Stones song? Judge Rudy: (claps) Neat floating trick! You must know Marlena! Charity: I am satan, the devil...the antichrist. Judge: I am Judge Rudy, the powerful, the not scared of you! Charity: Seven years ago, we made an agreement. Your soul in exchange for a tv career! Your time is up! Judge Rudy:Seven years go by so fast...how about seven more? And then you can take Wendy too. Wendy: WHAT??? Judge Rudy: You will do what you are told. You are stuck with me for life and afterlife! Wendy: This is so not worth ten bucks an hour. Charity: (thunder claps, the spectators run out the door) Acceptable terms! But I think I will take you now! Judge Rudy: Oh please god, no, I'm only seventeen! Charity: (she turns into a demon god and shoots lightning bolts out of her fingers. Such a burst of energy destroys the courtroom. The demon then shoots bolts into both Judge Rudy and Wendy.) Judge Rudy: I guess we've been cancelled too! (she hears an alarm, ringing) What is that? Wendy: Judge Rudy, do you hear me Judge Rudy? Judge Rudy? Wake up!J Judge Rudy: (her eyes fly open, shes sitting at her comfy couch in her home. She sits up and looks around) It was only a dream! (the phone rings) Hi? Oh yeah, Wendy. I missed your call. Yeah I had a dream too. (pauses) Yeah we can do a special about "Passions". Lets not invite Charity, ok? Ok. Bye. The end
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Updated: Wednesday, 2 May 2007 1:33 AM EDT Monday, 16 April 2007
I never liked Don Imus that much. In fact, I refer to him as "the old feedbag", which makes sense since he works on a ranch. I think what happened was matter of time. If it wasnt the Rutgers Women Basketball Team, it would have been someone else. Dare say it might have been someone with more power that he teed off. But thats not important now. Where does he go from here? Maybe Satellite Radio? (though I doubt Howard Stern would let that happen, they are rivals or enemies or whatever) Heres a quote from a movie, one of my favorite A Face In The Crowd. You MUST see it. It was made in the fifties, but so much of it is relevant today. Anyway, Lonesome Rhodes, impeccably played by Andy Griffith, has just had his own downfall on tv (like Imus, because of his own big mouth) it looks like its all over for him. Patricia Neal (whos character, Marcia discovered him) And Walter Matthau (who played a writer named Mel Miller) are leaving Lonesomes penthouse when this exchange happens. It feels very true to life. Lonesome Rhodes: Listen, I'm not through yet. You know what's gonna to happen to me?
Original fiction: soon to come!
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Updated: Monday, 16 April 2007 10:57 PM EDT Thursday, 12 April 2007
As warned in a previous blog, part two of my Judge Rudy (Judge Kudy parody). For a brief time I used Judge Rudy and faithful court bailiff Wendy to exorcise some demons. Part twom where I decide what new shows to put some Port Charles characters after the show was canned, is a little better than the first one. Part three is previewed at the end of the blog. Well not really, but a few lines reveal where I'm going next. (I put a star near the important section) Cheap way to get out of a blog? You bet, but it could also mean the end of a year and a half long writers block. Soap Opera Court Part Two: Judge Rudy Decides the fate of a few PC'rs(Scene:Judges chamber. Rudy and her trusty Bailiff Wendy are watching the noon news) Reporter Mandy Newton: Shocking news as the ABC soap Port Charles is canceled due to low ratings! This soap was a spin-off of the long running General Hospital. In the last year or so the soap has been running 13 week "book" storylines that wrapped on week 13, allowing costs to run much cheaper. Anchorman Ron Killie: (a smiling dimply guy with enormous teeth) Didn't work, still sucked! Reporter Mandy Newton: (smiling and through clenched teeth) We're on the air! Anchorman Ron Killie: I don't care! Reporter Mandy Newton: For weeks to come, these newly unemployed actors will finish up their last storyline. Help wanted! Back to you Ron. (Wendy turns it off) Bailiff Wendy: You know what this means? Judge Rudy: Whatever romance Ron and Mandy have is over? Bailiff Wendy: No! Soap people out of jobs! (She jumps up) Something must be done. (Dramatically looks at Rudy) Judge Rudy: (Jumps up) You're right! We must get them the number to our agent. (Wendy shakes her head) Send over a fruit basket? Maybe thats redundant. I know! (She points at the sky) We must find a new place for these people! Wendy! Round up the usual suspects! (Lightening crashes, lights go out.) Fix that fuse! Next day Announcer: This is a special edition of Judge Rudys Court: Unemployment line! The defendants will speak the truth or be shot on sight...oh wait this is the script for the new CSI show, sorry. You will get a new job on tv, and like it! Or get shot on sight. I know its not in there, I don't care....Is that Wendy Malick in the courtroom? Shes checking me out! Bailiff Wendy: Kill microphone! (Feedback screeches in the courtroom) Will the litigants please approach the bench? Cue mike! Announcer: The first two litigiants are the more supernatual beings on the show, Caleb Morley, bloodsucking vampire singer....and a true angel Rafe. Judge Rudy: Good lord, a rock star vampire. You better hope Lestat doesnt sue. (Caleb does a "nah!" scary face) Oh please, I'm just shaking in my shoes. Oh looky here. (She shows a large garlic clove and a cross and stake) Try anything funny, and you dont even get to choose whats behind door number three. Caleb: Fine. Where I go my groupies follow. Judge Rudy: Your groupies have been reassigned to the Rolling Stones! Caleb: They are even older than me! Judge Rudy: And the angel. Ok you die and go to heaven, you dont do the reverse. Rafe: We all have true love waiting for us here, on earth. That is what I came for. Judge Rudy: You ever see "City of Angels?" You see what happened to Nic Cage when he became a fallen angel? He lost the girl! Bailiff Wendy: Pow! Judge Rudy: Thank you Wendy. Bailiff Wendy: Just doing my job. Judge Rudy: Good news, I wont be doing the decision making. (court cheers) Bad news, the soap-tom-atron 3001 will do it for us. Bring the WHEEEEEELL! (The word wheel echoes through the courtroom. Rafe cringes.) I bought an echoing mike and darn it I'm gonna use it. (She walks to the wheel) One turn and your date with fate is made, uh mate. Rafe: I'd like to buy a vowel! (Someone throws a tomato at him) OW! Judge Rudy: Please dont waste food! Bailiff Wendy, if you will do the honors. (Bailiff Wendy spins the wheel. It lands on a planatoid symbol.) Judge Rudy: Oh uh, seems you are relegated to crap retread sci fi movies for the space channel for the rest of your life! And it gets worse, you will always die by the end of the first reel! (cackles) Take him away. (Bailiff Wendy leads him out of the room. A loud scream is heard.) Uh oh. She didnt just lead him into a well lit room, did she? OOpsie. (Bailiff Wendy comes back in and shrugs.) I might note shes nursing a grudge, hates how bad the show got. Bailiff Wendy: (Growls) Judge Rudy: Now the angel. (Spins the wheel, it stops at PAX tv logo) Looks like you are going to be guest star on Touched By An Angel! Bailiff Wendy: It's been off the air for months! Judge Rudy: (low voice) Don't let him know that. He can always hope for a reunion movie. Take him away! I need new vic....defendants! Announcer: Ian Thornhart is Irish and studly! Lucy Coe Jones Quatermaine Stanton Baldwin Collins is a woman who's been married almost as many times as Erica Kane! Judge Rudy: Ian, Ian, of the cable knit sweater clan. How are we? Ian: Great. (he smiles) Judge Rudy: I can't do this, he's sooo cute. (She sighs). Fortunately modern machinery is here to help. Your crime is adding one more male to the already confusing Port Charles dating scene. Who ARE you with this week? Ian: (thinks) I'm unsure. Could be her. (Indicates Lucy) Lucy: Huh? Judge Rudy: Pay attention honey, this will go easier. (Nods head) Hit it! (Bailiff Wendy spins the wheel, it lands on "Elimindate delux") Ian: Sweet! Four chicks at once! Judge Rudy: I'm afraid you are mistaken, this is the special "Jerry Springer Traylor..." Traylor??? "Trailer trash edition". Ian: But my handsome looks! Wasted on women with four teeth. (Wendy drags him away). Bailiff Wendy: Its ok, and hey, I think one of them is bringing her mom! (Ian makes a horrified face) Judge Rudy: Lucy....Its now your turn..(Lucys not paying attention, looking in a makeup compact.) Lucy! Lucy: (snaps compact closed) What? Judge Rudy: Says here you are a vampire slayer. Can't be too good, half the towns roaming with vampires. Then again if you tune to General Hospital you wouldn't know it was the same town. Lucy: I try very hard, but they just keep popping up. Like a bad dream. Bailiff Wendy: Yeah tell me about it. (Everyone looks her way) Not like I would know. What are you looking at? Judge Rudy: We'll have the next spin of the wheel after this break! (Commerical) Tonight we report on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Afflecks hot romance! Wait, they did nothing today? What will we report on?? (Tivo skips rest of commercial) Bailiff Wendy: (Talking with Rudy and Lucy) And so the priest says to the rabbi....oooh we're back! Lucy: The rabbi said that? Judge Rudy: Spin the wheel! (The wheel spins quickly, after a minute of not so exciting tension, it stops and lights go flashing and a siren wails) Lucy: What does that mean? >BR? Judge Rudy: Nothing! A glitch in the board. (She slaps it, the siren stops) You are being sent to the one place you are needed: (she snaps fingers and Lucy becomes a stenographer) Right here. Its so hard to find court reporters! Okay last group of contestants. Anouncer: Dr. Kevin Chamberlin-Collins is a doctor at General Hospital and Serena Baldwin is the cutest kid of them all, as long as SORAS (thats soap opera rapid age syndrome to you people) doesn't get to her first! Judge Rudy: You are a doctor? What do you practice? Kevin: All kinds of medicine, all kinds, day and night. I even practice the medicine of love. Judge Rudy: (guffaws) Yeah right. Ok lets give the wheel a spin. (The wheel spins and spins but it stops and falls off the board) Oh-key. Your new job is to be hack plastic surgeon on Nip/Tuck, but you will be in reserve till whenever Julian whats his name decides to ruin the show. Kevin: But I don't know plastic surgery. (gets hauled away) Judge Rudy: Like that stops anyone. Last one is Serena. (She looks at the cute girl) I can't do this. Sweetie do you like Barney? Serena: Yeah! I wish I could be there all the time! Judge Rudy: (raps her gavel) Done! And we're done! Bailiff Wendy: That was easy, we should do another one when Passions gets canned.** Judge Rudy: Hmmmm, we're gonna need a bigger board. The end Sunday, 8 April 2007
Since so many people asked, which is none, I was going to do an April Fools post. What was it? I can't tell you that, I may do it next year. One thing I've learned, its better to not plan when I post as opposed to when I do post. Or something. "Sorpano"s ending: I watched some of this show but I never got into it. Wrestlemania 23: McMahon lost his hair. I know some people would have liked it better if Donald Trump lost his hair. I disgree, and here is why: If Trump lost his hair, the story would have been over at Wrestlemania. With that, they would have had to think up something else to do. With McMahon losing, they can extend the McMahon vs Lashley feud far beyond the hair match and of course eventually beat it to death. Orginal fiction alert: Next week I hope to post a piece of original fiction. It is the next part of an ongoing series called "Judge Rudy". See if you can guess what its a parody of. I no longer have the first one I wrote, but I will post "part two" before I post the third part. Anyway Judge Rudy deals with the soap world. I hope you like it! TV Girl: "Drive" debuts next Sunday! I can hardly wait! I did intend on watching "Raines" but between either forgetting to tape it or forgetting to watch it at all, I've only seen one episode. I wonder if that means anything. I saw a guy that looked like Eddie Izzards brother today. Who is Eddie Izzard? Wikipedia is your friend. I plan to go to Philly for vacay. If anyone has any suggestions on what "Not to miss" when I'm there then don't hesistate to tell me.
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Updated: Monday, 9 April 2007 12:19 AM EDT Saturday, 24 March 2007
The top two reasons why Countdowns 1# story is often mute button material: 1. Too much American Idol. Keith Olbermann claims not to like it but at least two or three number 1# stories were American Idol related. Not everyone cares about the show, you may be actually driving viewers away. Hopefully after this cycle, will be a few AI free months. Thank god they never took up covering The Apprentice when it was on! 2. Anything Anna Nicole related. Nothing else should be in the news about her unless, however , something happens like her coming back from the dead, and she brings Elvis and John Lennon with her. Imagine the massive freakout in the street. Its easy if you try. Gamecube update: Finally beat Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island! Will I ever play it again? Sure, to see if I can beat it quicker! I will now make a plea, PLEASE make an Inuyasha gamecube game! PLEASE! I'm done. Seperated at birth: Look at any pictue of Sascha Baron Cohen as Borat and then look at a picture of Frank Zappa. Is it me, or do they look alike. If they ever want to make a Zappa movie, look no further. Speaking of Borat, there is one trend actors need to stop: Appearing on talk shows "in character". Yes I'm looking at Will Ferrell (and some extent John C Reilly, since they appeared in their Talladega Nights persona on Larry King Live) and Cohen (and probably several others I can't think of). You don't see Nathan Fillion going around acting like hes his Firefly character do you? At the end of the day, you are just in a movie, you are yourself and no one else. If someone else did this kind of baloney, they'd be looking at padded walls. Am I taking it too seriously? Maybe, but its darn irritating. Raines: I'm checking out Jeff Goldblums new show "Raines". So far I like it, but then I like anything Goldblum is in. I'll give it my traditional four tries before I render a verdict. See you guys next time! Stay tuned for a special message at the end of the month. I have some news that will make your jaws drop.
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Updated: Monday, 26 March 2007 4:40 PM EDT Monday, 5 March 2007
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Blogger note: I admit I didn't like Nelly Furtado when she came out but this song I can dig.
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Updated: Tuesday, 6 March 2007 12:02 AM EST Tuesday, 27 February 2007
So I got one of my Oscar picks wrong. Everybody and their cat predicted Eddie Murphy would win. Congrats to Alan Arkin. Congrats to Martin Scorcese as well. His first win! I disagree with some of the the top winners, however, as you might expect. I didn't like Departed, so it won. I haven't seen "Last King of Scotland" either so I can't say its deserving or not. I'll update you when I do see it. What I think should have won for Best Picture: The Illusionist. Its a period movie about magic and forbidden love and Edward Norton. Love me some Edward Norton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaB4aN6i4cw - Illusionist trailer Rent the movie today. I promise you won't be disapointed. My choice for Best Actor: Sean Penn in "All the Kings Men". He kept me enthralled during the whole movie. The older Mr Penn gets, the better he is. Also good in this movie is Jude Law.
I didn't see Happy Feet, the winner for best Animated film, but I wasnt too crazy about the other two nominees. Academy, please, more than THREE animated movies come out a year. There are five picture nominees, there should be five animated movies. (and for god sakes, kill off that part of the ceremony where you see the animated characters in the audience.) My choice for best animated movie: Barnyard! A truly funny comedy that teaches about the importance of family, and yes, that when you tip a cow...the cow will get you back! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxBaQDU0gNg Barnyard Trailer I want to see The Queen now, largely because of my fanhood of Helen Mirren. I'm glad she won. I liked the ceremony for the most part, but they could have limited the interpretive dance bits to about two. They got old after a while. Who will host next year? Me! I'm serious. I'll keep things moving along. But if that doesn't work? My nomination is Craig Ferguson.
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Updated: Tuesday, 6 March 2007 1:51 AM EST Sunday, 25 February 2007
Tonight is the Oscars, one of my favorite awards shows to watch. Ellen Degeneres is hosting, so I probably wont be doing what did last year...fast forwarding the whole thing. My father taped it for me cause I worked that night. Jon Stewart hosted, and I could not care less about watching him. He isnt a good awards show host. Think I'm wrong? Remember when he hosted the Grammys? Do you remember there being another "official host" after the year he did it? I rest my case. I'm doing Oscar predictions, but admittedly its going to be iffy because. A. Most top nominees I have not seen. B. Uh....no wait, I guess thats the only one. To keep it short and sweet, I will just tell you who I think will win. I can't tell you who I want to win, cause, well see letter A. Plus I'm only going to focus on the big awards. Best Actor- Forrest Whittacker (is that how you spell it?) Its pretty much a lock. Anyone else winning would be a big surprise. Best Actress: Aside from maybe minor awards, the only thing "The Queen" will win is best actress for Helen Mirren. Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy. But Eddie baby, did you have to have "Norbit" released so close to the ceremony? It aint that bad, but it aint that great either. Alan Arkin is a close second. Supporting Actress: Seems to be Jennifer Hudsons year. Director: Either Martin Scorcese (who has never won) or Clint Eastwood (who has won twice). Best picture: I have seen Babel (okay), and twenty minutes of the Departed (couldnt stand it). I have not seen Letters From Iwo Jima, Little Miss Sunshine (I have excuse, its even on video now) and The Queen. I think it will be Little Miss Sunshine. No reason, its a crap shoot at this point. So there we have it, a short but sweet Oscar pick section. Had I seen more of the movies, I might have made a different choice, but you work with what you have. See you round the net! Monday, 19 February 2007
And now a few words on some events going on right now. Britney "I am the cue ball, not the eight ball" Spears shaving her head: Holy Frijole! Don't care. But by the time the media gets done talking about her shaving it, she will have grown it back. Remember when Demi Moore shaved it for GI Jane? It'll grow back. If not she can make a lot of money for Propecia. Anna Nicole: Its sad. Yes. But we don't need all this coverage. Quietly find out who the daddy to the kid is, bury her, and lets get on with life. American Idol: Still not watching. Is Simon cruel? No crueler than the fickle American music buying public who will like you one second, and toss you aside the next. WWE: Looks like Britney will be twinsies with either Donald Trump or Vince McMahon. I bet you bottom dollar at the end NEITHER of them loses their hair. (Okay quick summary for you who don't watch. Trump and McMahon will each have a wrestler representing them at Wrestlemania 23. The loser has their hair shaved). Studio 60: Gone? I hope not. I love this show. Soooo yeah its probably history. Oh well. I'll buy the season if thats the case. I can catch up on WWE if it comes to worst. Keith Olbermann for four more years: If you are real quiet, you can hear O'Reilly sobbing into his pillow tonight. Drive: Its a show I don't know much about, but I will give it a try. Why? Nathan Fillion, who I've made my poster boy of the week. Yeah, most times I've watched something its because of the hunk factor. But it does look good.
See you next time: I will provide a movie review of some sort.
Posted by citizennancy at 11:27 PM EST
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