July 1st, 2009
As a wee lad my father would often plunk us down in front of the telly to watch many different comedians. It was not often that any of us could make our Dad laugh, so to see people we didn’t even know get him going sometimes to a point of tears and banging his feet on the ground was always a treat. But it was always Billy Connolly that could make my Dad laugh to the point of pishing himself. And even better, Billy swore up a storm and our parents could care less, he was funny and that’s all that mattered.
Billy Connolly is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname The Big Yin. Here are 10 videos highlighting his stand up career. The language is often NSFW. You’re affin a laf!
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Tags: Billy Connolly, Reel Clerk
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June 29th, 2009
If you went to see UP, there is a good chance you have seen the teaser trailer for TS3. You may also know that Toy Story 1 & 2 are returning to theaters in 3D later this year. So needless to say the Toy Story fix is coming, and the hype for number 3 will be huge. So will it live up to it? What do you say Pixar?
SciFi Wire caught up with animator Angus MacLane at the Saturn Awards (he was responsible for Burn-E and has been with Pixar since Toy Story 2) and he spilled a few secrets.
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Tags: pixar, toy story, toy story 3
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June 27th, 2009
click to build
I have updated the FUZZLES page with two new posters. Halloween 2 and The Expendables. Something to do when you don’t want to work I guess. I have heard that the most common approach to building a puzzle is to start by separating the edges from the inside pieces. Once the edges are built it can become easier to move inward. For those new to puzzles it is recommended to choose one consisting of multiple areas with contrasting designs and colors. This enables the narrowing down of potential portions of the puzzle where a particular piece will fit…OR you can just use the mouse and move it around until it clicks in like I do. Boo yah!
Tags: CoF, fuzzles
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June 26th, 2009
Ricky Gervais’ upcoming THE INVENTION OF LYING (formerly known as THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH) starring Jennifer Garner, Stephen Merchant, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Louis CK, Rob Lowe, Jason Bateman (Teen Wolf Too), Patrick Stewart, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, and Gervais himself has a trailer.
A man discovers how to lie and uses it to become rich and famous. I have been following this movie for over a year and from what I read in the script to people’s reviews thus far (like J.J. Abrams), it’s going to the Oscars by the sounds of it. Gervais deserves a little more gold anyways for being so awesome.
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Tags: christopher guest, jason bateman, jeffrey tambor, jennifer garner, jonah hill, louis ck, Patrick Stewart, ricky gervais, rob lowe, stephen merchant, the invention of lying, this side of the truth, tina fey
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June 25th, 2009
1958-2009
I has been reported that Michael Jackson has died. He was 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We’re told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.
I don’t really know what to say to report any more on this, obviously it’s not film related although the man did appear in plenty of films and soundtracks. You think of pop music and the first person is usually Michael Jackson, something tells me that will never change. Most people reading this must have a MJ CD, DVD or even tape they can get going, let’s play him out.
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Tags: Michael Jackson, RIP
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