Quote of the day:
"I don't think line three was transferred. All I hear is 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.'" --coworker at the office

Jenna Fischer was cute on Leno. I have to be a fan to subject myself to Leno.

Speaking of late night shows, it annoys me when the big-star-first-guest leaves after their segment, because they have a plane to catch or a premiere to get to or they "just have to run." Please. Show some respect and sit through the chick from King of Queens or the guy who swears he has a gourd that looks like Phyllis Diller. This is my little way of determining if I think an actor is a jerk or not.

Joe P.- If you are reading this, I'd better hear soon that you've secured tickets for Conan in Chicago!

My social skills are dwindling.

I like Tab. It is right up there with Diet Coke. It is crisp and tastes a little like Diet Coke with lime to me. I always enjoy the conversation that invariably takes place every time someone sees you with one of those distinctive pink cans. You know, the "I can't believe they still make Tab" discussion. Well, they've come up with a new variation called Tab Energy Drink. It tastes like perfume and/or an Easter basket. No thanks. Bastardization, I say.

I just found this very funny article on the new drink. Could I be a Tab cultist? I am starting to have OCD thoughts about the potential harm from my Tab consumption over the years. Yet, I still wonder if I'll be able to find the real deal the next time I go to the market.


tab article

Sounds like Arrested Development is really over. Ticks me off.

Office Amusement:
Someone at work purchased the Staples "that was easy" button. It's just like it sounds folks, a red plastic button you press that states "that was easy." The voice is kinda funny. I guess things have been pretty easy around there lately. That thing gets hit at least forty times a day.

joe's thoughts on the cinematic gem road house

I am excited about the forthcoming Calexico album!!! I hope to hear of a new Shins one soon.

Song of the day:
[insert your favorite Pretenders song here]

"Freelove Freeway"

The post-Oscar movie lull. I detest it. I haven't been to the movies in ages (weeks) and none of the latest offerings have been of any interest to me. Finally, another slew of movies I want to see are on the way. Apple's movie trailer site is my friend.

Here goes:

Brick: teen-noir, looks Veronica Mars-ish

Slither: campy horror with Nathan Fillion aka Capt. Mal from Firefly

Lonesome Jim: Steve Buscemi movie with pretty people Casey Affleck and Liv Tyler

Kinky Boots: Appears to be one of those formula flicks where spunky and determined Brits triumph over adversity with hilarious results- think The Full Monty, Brassed Off, Little Voice, Blow Dry. I can't resist these.

The Notorious Bettie Page: Hell yes!

Friends with Money: Keener alert!

Trust the Man: looks kind of eh, but I'll see it for Julianne Moore and Fox Mulder.

Talladega Nights: I'll watch anything that has a character named Ricky Bobby.

X-Men 3: Just in case my previous references to Firefly, Veronica Mars and X-Files didn't sound the geek alarm.

Little Miss Sunshine: Cool cast, quirky, looks funny. It's the one I am most looking forward to.

Right now I'm into The Golden Girls and reading about fundamentalist Mormons. It's a weird time.

My latest thing is describing something as good or bad based upon what type of music they would play on The Golden Girls in that given situation.

"Cue the happy Golden Girls music" - something positive/happy/cool
Example: "I can't wait to see the new Casey Affleck movie, Lonesome Jim. Cue the happy Golden Girls music!"

"Cue the sad Golden Girls music" - something sad/bad/otherwise crummy
Example: "My cd player broke this afternoon. Cue the sad Golden Girls music."

This is more strange than the time the phrases "Constant-i-no-thank-you" and "Not cool Zeus" were a big part of my vocabulary. Both courtesy of one Mr. Conan O'Brien. Still use them today.

I heard the song "Tenderness" by General Public. They play it at the end of Clueless, the last of the good teen movies. I still remember when it came out. It was just before my best pal Helen moved away, things seemed possible then. Awww shucks.

TV things:
-The Shield season finale was crazy.
-Big Love. They can really go places with this one.
-I really enjoy reading Jenna Fischer's weekly blog. She plays Pam on The Office. She writes about the show and her interests and things. Very cute. She seems like the kind of gal I could shop at Target with. High praise.

To Do:
I'm getting my passport pics taken this weekend. And filling out the application too. Taking the thing in to be processed next week. It will happen. The time is now.

I really like the show Campus Ladies, which I just began watching. It kind of reminds me of Strangers with Candy. It has the same quirkiness and "I can't believe they just said that" style laughs.

The Sopranos opener was pretty good. For the first time I began to dislike Carm just a little. I'm glad Artie and Charmaine are back together. I worry about those kids. Not giving too much away, I hope. I like when shows make you nervous and The Sopranos always delivers.

Big Love. This one has quite a bit of potential. So far I like the Jeanne Tripplehorn character best. The show has both Harry Dean Stanton and the actress who played Laura Palmer's mother on Twin Peaks. What's not to love?

Can't wait for The Sopranos to begin!

The new show Big Love looks pretty good too. Hopefully it can fill the quirky-yet-completely-dysfunctional-family-drama void created when Six Feet Under went off the air last summer.

useless information: Defrosting the fridge takes exactly the amount of time it takes to listen to Twin Cinema in its entirety.

come il cacio sui maccheroni: Italian phrase meaning "just what the doctor ordered" or literally, "like cheese on macaroni." Works either way.

Happy Anniversary to my Mom and Dad.

Fran and Jon = Fron

colin-firth-a-thon!

(and diet snapple peach iced tea)

Jon Stewart was funny. George Clooney was dashing. Jennifer Aniston wore black. No real shockers here. Still a fun night though.

Fancy Frocks
-Rachel Weisz
-Michelle Williams
-Uma Thurman
-Naomi Watts

Highlights
-Jon Stewart! Fantastic.
-Lily Tomlin and Meryl Streep presenting Robert Altman with the honorary Oscar
-Robert Altman's accepting the award (rent Short Cuts!!!)
-Dolly Parton on the red carpet, noting that she was wearing expensive jewelry and
four cans of cheap glitter spray
-Will Ferrell and Steve Carell
-The "straight" cowboy montage

oscar predictions from joe and others

I appreciate the woulda, shoulda, coulda format.

Pride and Prejudice was sold out when I went to purchase it tonite. Not amused.