Christmas

I have been frustrated lately by pop culture's take on Christmas. The various interpretations of what is a proper noun seems astounding. Perhaps they should have listened to Linus.

For a beautifully written explanation of why A Charlie Brown Christmas works so well, visit Sean Gaffney's Blog: http://gaffneyjournal.blogspot.com/2007/12/linus-and-lucy-cb-part-six.html

Faith

Steven Colbert shares more than his humor with the women on the View.

It's a strangely rambling interview until Barbara Walters takes control and asks Steven about his late father and how his mother managed raising all those kids.

His answer is illuminating.

Blast Off!

Historic days don't come around very often. So it's nice we have video to capture it.

Today marked the first time a private company completed a full rocket launch and re-entry.

Watching the video and seeing the stills of the elegant three chute splashdown recalled former NASA glory days.

Way to go Space X!

Christmas

I love the pure voices singing this particular song in a place of commerce.

World Cup Quidditch

In honor of the World Cup match that was just played in NYC (Go Midd!) and the movie The Deathly Hallows, here's a look back at muggle quidditch.

Lemonade

I really enjoy the show Community. Why? Because they are all about making lemonade.

Solitary

So I put a baby video on the web.

Sue me.

Up! Lifting!

So it's been awhile since I've had access to my computer.

Long story.

But this one is short and sweet.

Narnia

In the book Prince Caspian Reepicheep is a very brave, albeit proud mouse who loses his tail in battle. He is horrified and begs Aslan, the Great Lion, to give him his tail back. Aslan is not so sure, it seems that Reepicheep is a bit too fond of his tail for Aslan's liking. However, when the rest of Reepicheep's troop declare that if their leader cannot have a tail, they will forsake theirs as well, Aslan grants Reepicheep's wish saying:

"Ah, you have conqured me. You have great hearts. Not for the sake of your dignity, Reepicheep, but for the love that is between you and your people..."

I am thinking that perhaps the Great Lion sometimes disguises himself as a Japanese Elementary School Teacher.

No Mirrors

I have noticed a disturbing trend in advertising. It is apparently not enough to make girls and young women feel inadequate in physical appearance; 5th Ave. has now zeroed in on the boys and young men, figuring they have disposable cash and equally vulnerable souls. They had better buy AXE body spray and make sure they shave their chest with Nivea.

When I am worried about where these roads will lead, I listen to the beautiful sounds of Sweet Honey in the Rock and remember how we should be talking to these young souls...

Gary's Cars

Powered by Sears.

Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3...

Hollywood prides itself on being liberal.

But by testing Hollywood movies by this insanely low bar for sexism, the results prove otherwise.

Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.

1. It has to have at least two women

2. Who talk to each other

3. About something besides a man

Check it out:

http://bechdeltest.com/

(Thanks to Judith Leora for the head's up!)

Early Ben

Where did you think he learned to rule the cages?

Back of the Bus

The new Geek Squad ad shows a mother and her teenage son shopping for computers. When informed of getting a "Geek Squad" employee to help them with their purchase; the mother picks out one person, the teenage boy picks out a different Geek Squad member - a cute girl. When his mother casually mentions that her Geek Squad pick has certain important features, the boy orders his mother to "... go get the car."

Really?

Really.

Her son, who, it is assumed from the relationship in the ad is "getting" this computer from his mother instead of buying it himself, orders his mother into, what I assume is, HER CAR.

Really.

Best Buy - you might want to check out a little show called Mad Men. It's a show set in the 1960's about the left over attitudes from the 1950's.

It is a Truth Universally Acknowledged...

Well, they had to go this direction. She has refused to write anymore books.

That's Captain, to you...

Oh, let's hope it's back to the original recipe!!!!

(I know a lot of people in LA who will be signing up. )

Old Spice: The Remix

Wow, do I love this.

Stay 'til the end to meet the re-mix master. :)

I'm a Cultural Phenomenon!

Hello Ladies.

Did you notice "men" in the word Phonomenon?

Fantastic.

(I hope the ad agency is awash in Old Spicy goodness!)

LAPIDUS!!!!

Two, two, of my favorite things in one!

Tastes great together!

(Walt and Widmore used to be important!)

Papa, Can You Hear Me?

Ok, So this is a little late for Father's Day.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Haunted...

Last Life in the Universe is one of my favorite films. It haunted me for weeks after I had seen it.

It was funny, tragic, childish, spontaneous, strange.

And the music made me want to sit in silence for days...

Boom de ya dah!

I always thought this would make a nice praise song...

The Midwest Farmer's Daughters...

Represent!!!

The Cost of Creativity

I just saw Iron Man 2. It was really expensive. I was really bored.

This, however, captivates.

The Lost Experience

Kermit brings up some uncomfortable moments in the show.

And asks a very important question...

The End

My LOST Predictions - yes, Spoiler Alert

This is the end, my beautiful friend...

But it only ends once, so I wanted to throw my two cents into the fountain - or down the well, if you prefer.

****IF YOU DON'T WANT ANYTHING SPOILED DO NOT READ *****

(# = a theory that isn't really mine)

WHAT I THINK WILL HAPPEN DURING THE LOST FINALE:

Vincent will be revealed as Jacob (or an "agent" thereof)

Smokey will be revealed to have been in Locke to some extent since Season 1.

(Why else is he glaring at Vincent as a growl noise comes up at the end of "Wash Away"?)

# - Smokey was Kate's (black) horse

# - toss up as to who was Sayid's cat and who was Sawyer's Boar

(note to self - when washed up on a strange, magical island, refrain from killing the wildlife - this means you Saywer! "Tree Frog" murderer!)

Drive Shaft will sing "You All Everybody" at the concert and it will make sense in that they are all Family now, they truly ARE everybody - even when wearing their stupid clothes

#Possibility that Jack will disappear from the Sideways world - his sacrifice for reuniting all of his friends (the Family) in the other world

Possibility that Hurley will have to take over for Jack as the new, new Jacob and like the food feast, he will spread the light to everyone before the Island sinks- the Finale takes place on Pentecost people, this is a real possibility.

On the Island, Ben is doing the long con with fits of old Ben showing up - but in the end he will "see" Jacob, be forgiven, and have a happy ending in the "other" world.

In the other world, the links to each other will be very strong and obvious - they will be a Family - much like Boone told Locke in Locke's dream.

Yes, yes, Juliet is Jack's ex-wife. Yes, she will meet Sawyer, yes, they will talk about going out for coffee - dutch. Hee!

Miles' date for the concert? Well, if not Sawyer...me. Well, okay, if not me, then it will be...Naomi. (Or Ana Lucia - but he had more scenes with Naomi.)

The last shot will be of the DVD set slated to come out in December, right before Christmas...

It's YOUR TURN now! Please leave your predictions in the comment section.

Hee! What a great ride it's been!

SQ

The Front Runner at the Upfronts

What shall we watch after LOST?

Oh, yeah...

Mad Quips

Darlton, the combo that helmed Lost, have said that the ending of the show will be "Lostian".

During a Time interview Darlton gave this definition of "Lostian".

DL: “Lostian” is intriguing, more than confusing, intensely emotional, risky, slightly terrifying, and communal.

CC: I would say, intense and provocative.

DL: Use that in your Mad Libs. “Lostian.”

Read more: http://tunedin.blogs.time.com/2010/05/19/lost-endweek-cuse-and-lindelof-interview-part-three/#ixzz0od3Ryseq

THE END is Near...

These were made for the Lost Season 6 Promo contest.

Enjoy, while we send off one of the greatest shows in history!

Thanks, Darlton et al!

My Neighbor

I have been disheartened by senate hearings.

I have been disheartened by what our culture deems acceptable for children.

But then I remember this moment, and I am filled with hope.

MORE TOYS!!!!

Another great toy for Christmas!!!

Better get Christo to wrap it...

HOT NEW TOY!

This would be the hot new toy--if it existed.

(Hurry up, Mattel!)

Now on ABC...

Dear Writers of V,

Please keep your eyes on your own paper.

-SQ

It's RAININ' Men

My perfect man - and if I'm not mistaken...isn't that Korean Pop Star RAIN dancing beside him?!

Yes, I believe it is...

Who is sponsoring the new MacGruber Movie?

I loved the series of ads that came out during the Superbowl.

As for the movie, well, if it's sponsored by Pepsi, I think it will blow you away. (sorry)

Brought to you by the letter N

I can't sleep. I wonder what unbelievably famous person will come and sing to me...

Tolls on the Freeway

This was an entry for Aimee Mann's You Tube Freeway Cover Contest.

I travel those freeways.

Thought he should have won...

Up, Up and Away!

I believe this sings for itself...

(Courtesy of mix master POGO)

Da Plane! Da Plane!

This is the way we make a plane, make a plane, make a plane...

Quote of the Day

Love this quote.

"Use your talent (everybody has one) in anyway you can. Don't keep it for yourself like a miser - spend it like a millionaire! "

-Lucy MacDonald

Now go on a spending spree!!!

A Finer Frenzy

From the woman who brought you the Kindle ad.

And as an added bonus, all this deliciousness is accompanied by A Fine Frenzy.

A Fine Fine Frenzy

Hate to say it, but the Fine Frenzy folk aren't into sharing videos.

But if you cut and paste this magic link to your browser, you will be Blow(n) Away...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtzFGhAyEn0&feature=related

Laughing With...

Regina Spektor is awesome.

Need proof?

Love and LOST

Here's a nice tribute to my favorite show, Lost.

Yes, there be spoilers ahead!

The Which Brothers?

Consider joy officially back in Pop.

Cynicism is Dead, Long Live POP!

-SQ