Today, August 30th, marks the major label debut for Death Cab for Cutie, with their album “Plans”.
I don’t know if you have ever heard of them, or perhaps you are sick of hearing about them, but you should do yourself a favor and get the album, by any means necessary; right now! You won’t be sorry.
And that concludes my shameless plug of Death Cab for Cutie. Thank you.
I don’t have a lot going on today, other than the fact that I cannot seem to concentrate or focus my eyes on my computer screen. It is kind of freaking me out, so hopefully it will pass. I need to find something to do that doesn’t require a monitor!
Have you been watching Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List? Now, I normally hate reality TV, because most of it sucks, but this one show, I love. It is like watching Kathy do stand up, just for you. It also shows you that she really is just a funny person. She doesn’t really try too hard, she is just funny. That is something that is very difficult for some people to get out there.
Finally! I read yesterday (but was in a meeting all day, so I couldn’t post about it), about how Sony has finally decided to release Fiona Apple’s record, Extraordinary Machine! AND, two songs, O’ Sailor and Parting Gift will be available for download from iTunes as of today (August 16th). Hallelujah!
Now, this doesn’t mean that I am not mad at Sony anymore, in fact, if they mess with her CD like they did Natasha Bedingfield’s, I will be just as pissed as I was here. So don’t do that Sony; you have been warned!
Also, I read this press release from Sony, which makes it seem like there was no gap in time, and that all has gone according to plan:
Talk about a blast from the past! Oh, watch out! It’s Gargamel and Azrael! I just read this on msn.com:
Everyone’s favorite little blue cartoon characters, the Smurfs, are coming to the big-screen. Variety reports that Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures will produce a 3-D CGI feature based on the classic Belgian comic-strip that spawned a popular NBC animated TV series in 1981. Producers hope to bring back Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Jokey and Grouchy in time for the characters’ 50th Anniversary in 2008. The film is also being conceived as the first in a trilogy of “Smurf” movies. Let’s hope there isn’t some “Dark Smurf” storyline worked in there.
Now, I don’t normally feel the need to post about every cd or dvd I buy (that would be lots of posts), and especially since I have pages for those things (see the media commentary link). But, this is one of those cases, where the information needs to be put out there; for one and all. Dane Cook’s new double cd/dvd, Retaliation, hits stores today, and since I got mine last night, let me assure you; this thing is well worth it. Get it. You will not be sorry. Dane doesn’t try to top his last effort, he excellently adds to his already impressive comedic work. I am in love with his brand of brash comedy, and this cd/dvd combo delivers. Do yourself a favor. Get Retaliation now!
I normally don’t do this, but I feel the need to comment on the Fantastic Four movie, as I am kind of pissed off; but not for what you may think. I, like many contentious movie-goers, read the reviews last week for this incredibly hyped movie. I really, really wanted to go see it, and, while the reviews weren’t going to stop me, they would definitely give me an idea of what to expect. Well, I was shocked to find that the reviews were actually quite nasty, and in many instances, the reviews attacked the actors themselves. Now, I was thinking: This movie must just be a silly-fest of cliché’ nonsense and bad acting, right?
I just read that the Family Guy straight-to-DVD movie, which is supposed to be all about how Stewie finds himself (finds out he is a homosexual), will be released on September 27!!! Here’s the skinny from tvshowsondvd.com:
Family Guy – DVD movie officially announced!
Fox has officially announced the direct-to-DVD title Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story Unrated.
In this exclusive 83 minute DVD premiere, featuring brand new, never before seen content, Stewie, the maniacal baby genius, is distracted from his plans for world domination when he sees a man who looks just like him on television. Convinced that this man must be his real father (after all, how could he possibly share genetic material with the dimwitted Peter?), Stewie sets off on a cross-country road trip to find him. But his incredible journey leads him to discoveries far more vile and shocking that anything found in his diaper.
The DVD, which will be released on September 27, will retail for $29.98 US, or $41.98 CAN.
Check out these bonus features!Alternate “Unrated” Audio Track
Full Screen Feature
Audio Commentary (participants to be decided)
“Making of” Featurette
Animatic Comparison
Family Guy Season 4 Preview
American Dad DVD Preview
THIS MOVIE WILL BE FREAKING SWEET!!! (picture Peter singing that)
I must say, that I am very happy that Ben and Jen got married. As many of you know, Jennifer Garner is my absolute favorite actress, and I am glad that she is happy. I am not totally bitter that she divorced that hottie Scott Foley, but that is the past. She has a baby on the way with Ben… which I must state that I am just very glad that this child won’t be a bastard… whew!! Seriously… congratulations Jen and Ben, many happy years!!
Now, as I read this morning about Billy Corgan’s ad in the paper to “resurrect” the Smashing Pumpkins, I must say that I felt a little dismayed. See, the Pumpkins were my absolute favorite band in high school. I still love them. I have most of their CDs, and even listen to the ones I have quite regularly. But unlike other bands that I really like, I have no desire to get the albums I do not have. There is a good reason for that. After Mellon Collie, they released the Aeroplane Flies High, which was essentially more Mellon Collie; and, to be quite honest, they should have ended at that. Now that may sound mean, but most can agree that the music they produced went sharply downhill after that. The following record, Adore, and subsequently MACHINA/the machines of God (two albums which were not on their major label, Virgin, might I add), pretty much took the Pumpkins into an area that not only alienated some of the fans (namely myself), but made it kind of strange to think that it was the same Smashing pumpkins that had made Siamese Dream that were making that crap.
Given that I have been slaving over “learning” CSS and whatnot, I have had time to sit back and listen to a lot of music. In particular… Weezer. Now, we all loved Weezer back in the day (keep in mind the blue album came out over 10 years ago), and I know that I loved that disc in high school… but their new CD is simply wonderful. Pick it up, if you haven’t already. I have found myself buying other cd’s of theirs that I didn’t have before now, hence, the Weezer bender that I profess being on.
I know this really isn’t of any relevance to anyone else out there, but I figure that if I can spread the word of good music… then perhaps I can inspire benders of my own… and here’s hoping that happens!!
Also, let me know what you think of the new site set up kids!!!
