Bring In The Heavy Artilery

This one's for my online gamer pals.

Dumbest Price Is Right Contestant Ever

I never thought a simple pricing game could become such a train wreck. Click here to view the clip. Watch the entire thing- it builds to a stupefying crescendo.

The Word(s)

"Truthiness" and "Wikiality" -- two of the words popularized by political satirist Stephen Colbert on his TV show "The Colbert Report"-- were named on Sunday the top television buzzwords of the year.

Global Language Monitor defined "truthiness" as used by Colbert as meaning "truth unencumbered by the facts." "Wikiality," derived from the user-compiled Wikipeida information Web site, was defined as "reality as determined by majority vote," as when astronomers voted Pluto off their list of planets last week.

(from Reuters)

P.S.- Kiss my grits, Barry Manilow

Sound Advice

Little Miss Sunshine Review

HIGHS

• Little Miss Sunshine definitely pulls through in the category of casting. Everyone fits their parts very well, particularly Greg Kinnear who is always easy to dislike for some reason.
• The majority of the film's pieces come together to make quite an enjoyable package. It's not a great movie, it's not a perfect movie, but it is a fun little ride with some nice messages.
• I could watch it with my Mom.
  

LOWS

• There are a couple of parts in Little Miss Sunshine that I really wish were tweaked because I feel they took the film to places it shouldn't have gone. I'm not saying that the film is ruined by these instances, but they certainly are too ridiculous to be accepted along with the total package. I can't really get into detail without giving away plot points, so ask me if you wish to discuss specifics. While I've touched on the subject, there are a number of glaring plot holes along the way as well. But in the end, these things didn't hang me up enough to not enjoy the film. It was able to bounce back each time and delivered a solid finish that left me feeling fullfilled with the experience. I just think it's a shame that a few script tweaks could have really made an overall better film that would have been more consistent in its delivery.

Torrey's Opinion:
5- Strongly Recommended
4- Recommended
3- A Mixed Bag
2- Sub-par
1- Don't Bother

Random related fact: Little Miss Sunshine took five years to make, mostly due to financial reasons.

Everything Ends

So I finally saw the end of Six Feet Under tonight. Yes, I realize I am a tad behind but I've been following the show on DVD. I am truly in awe of the entire series. The finale was exactly what it should have been and I honestly think it's probably the best ending to a television program I have ever witnessed. On top of that, Six Feet Under absolutely has to be one of the most brilliant and important shows to ever air on television. I have never seen another program be so unabashedly honest with itself and its viewers. It truly is an unforgettable experience that I would urge everyone to take part in if you haven't done so already. The DVD sets are a bit pricey, however, a service like Netflix is a very cost-effective alternative.

To Mr. Allan Ball, I thank you for introducing me to The Fishers.

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Delicious!

An Open Question To The Masses

Do you think a person's life might be in a rut when discovering a new type of bagel at the supermarket is the highlight of his/her week?

It's A Simple Question...

If the moon were made out of ribs, would you eat it?
	Yes
	No
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Lego Duck Hunt!

(from Wonderland)

Spoof-tastic

I'm A Wii And I'm A PS3"

well played, G4.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby Review

HIGHS

• Excellent casting all around. While Will Ferrell is as good as you would expect, the supporting cast is equally as strong. John C. Reilly, Gary Cole, Sacha Baron Cohen and even Michael Clarke Duncan help add to the hilarity.
• The jokes are more focused in this movie and aren't nearly as random as in Anchorman. This isn't particularly a high for me I suppose, as I still think Anchorman is a funnier movie, but I do think it makes Talladega more audience-friendly. For example, my dad wouldn't "get" a lot of the stuff in Anchorman, but I'm quite certain he'd get a kick out of Talladega Nights.
• Ricky Bobby's "Baby Jesus" dinner prayers are worth the price of admission alone.
• Outtakes are always a welcome treat during the credits.
  

LOWS

• Like many comedies before it, Talladega starts off strong through the first half, but the jokes become more infrequent once they try and kick in the story. That's not to say the latter part of the film isn't funny, the jokes just don't come packing quite the same punch.
• Please stop giving Molly Shannon roles. Please. She's repulsive.
  

Torrey's Opinion:
5- Strongly Recommended
4- Recommended
3- A Mixed Bag
2- Sub-par
1- Don't Bother

Random related fact: Producers pitched the movie idea to studios as: "Six words: Will Ferrell as a NASCAR driver."

How To Make A Conservative's Head Spin

Put one of these on your car...

Casual Viewing

Three movies I enjoy watching on a lazy Sunday afternoon...


























































Feel free to share your own recommendations. (Photos aren't necessary, I was just being flashy.)

Peaches

A link called The Ten Best Will Ferrell Skits Of All Time doesn't really need a reason to be posted, but I'll say it's in honor of his new movie coming out this weekend.