Wednesday 23 November 2011
Video Schpiel: Epic Rap Battles of History - The Final Battle - Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQt_tnDbg98&feature=channel_video_title
Oh my goodness, OH MY GOODNESS!!!! And we're back :-D
Video Schpiel: 'Mahna Mahna' - The Muppets & Celebs Sing Along
Seems to be a lot of Muppet related things on the t'internet suddenly...
Friday 18 November 2011
So The Laptop Is Still Broken...
And with that in mind I figure why not repost some previous material - so ladies and gentlemen, if you're interested, then please make your way to the posts from TheAmazingFoxworthBlog from November 2010 http://theamazingfoxworthblog.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html or even further back from November 2009 http://theamazingfoxworthblog.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html.
Thank you for your time & cooperation.
Normal service will hopefully be restored relatively soon :-D
Film Review: Superman Returns
So I haven't done a film review in ages so thought i'd better get the finger out and write one. So here we go:Finally finally FINALLY watched Superman Returns.
It's been five years since it came out and the most I ever saw of it was years ago in one of those fancy fake living room type areas they have in PC World, I just parked myself down while waiting on someone to buy a computer and from the ten minutes or so I saw I thought it looked decent. No-one told me how long it was going to be though - over two and a half hours! And it's not even like Superman is one of the better superheroes.
In my scale of superheroes it'd be X-Men>Thor>Bats>and everyone else is shit (except the Silver Surfer and maybe Ghost Rider). I do not care about Spiderman, Green Lantern/Hornet/Arrow, The Punisher, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Fantastic Four, The Phantom, Judge Dredd, Aquaman, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, Shazam, The Flash, Daredevil or any of the Batgirl, Super-Girl, She-Ra characters we're subjected to in a near-cyclical basis. I'd never consider buying any of these in novella format and would possibly only read them if they were lying around and only then possibly if I was bored. In my opinionated opinion they are boring, narcissistic creations with not enough depth or creativity to fulfil my comic needs and more often than not my interest only perks us depending on which foe they are to face. If I want depth I go to Ennis & Dillon or Gaiman. Anywho I'm rambling. Superman is a shit hero, that's basically my point. And its taken me five years to watch the latest 2 1/2 hours of him. That's how little I rate him in my scale of superheroes and just so you know- I've seen A Cinderella Story around four or five times in that time period. That's how much disregard I have for Superman.
And now a few things I noticed while watching Superman Returns:
1) Some of Brandon Routh's mannerisms are freakily similar to those of Christopher Reeve's and considering I'd never heard of him before I'll just go ahead and assume that's why he got the part in the first place. Credit where it's due - he was a bit of an ol' legend in this, saving people all over the shop and having Mexican kids cheering him on and the like. What he had to do he did well but like I've said before - it's not like he's a character of any great depth so yeah, if being varnished is one step up from being wooden then Routh did a fine job.
2) Kevin Spacey looks even odder than normal while bald - but he certainly knows how to play the bad guy and does so with enough venom that you actually believe he could best Supes. Even though he's old. And fat. And bald. His cronies were decent enough too - Kal Penn & Parker Posey were given enough material than the standard lackies wouldn't normally expect - but to be honest it was their reactions shots to everything that actually made them stand out more than most. Just goes to show what you can do with a good casting director I suppose, that being said:
3) Kate Bosworth is a very wooden and annoying Lois Lane. Personally I didn't give a fuck if she lived or died - and yet this is the woman who we're led to believe Superman would sacrifice his life for? And don't get me started on her kid. Fuck off like. Didn't Mallrats cover this already???
4) Lastly - Superman as a character does not have enough substance to carry a film franchise, let alone multiple re-incarnations of aforementioned film franchise. He is the Russell Bland of intrigue, the Humdrum Dugan of excitement, the Bruce Tame of adventure. He is an archaic character who has been blunted by the changes in civilisation and who's receding relevance in today's world is only matched in the uninteresting stakes by the choices of actors picked recently to portray him: Brandon Routh, Tom Welling & Henry Cavill. Who indeed? Exactly.
So even though Superman Returns by all accounts did not fare as well as the filmmakers had hoped - why exactly is Hollywood making another one? Is there really any need for another Superman film so soon after the last?? And while I’m at it how is Superman so fucking popular anyway????? He's boring as shit, has no fucking personality either as Clark Kent or as The Man Of Steel ™, his villains are woeful compared to that of Batman and / or Spiderman and generally you cannot empathise with him and his stupid cause one teeny tiny iota. He is fucking woefully abysmally shit as a leading man let alone as a Superhero. Maybe I just don't "get it". I mean - how can Superman constantly be regurgitated and spat into the public eye yet a much better choice (for either film or TV) in the Preacher series looks like it will never see the light of day? Anyway these are all just opinions.
In conclusion Routh did a fine job of playing the 2nd most boring Superhero (Peter Parker being the 1st). Spacey was always fun to see and he constantly alleviated the boredom whenever he appeared onscreen. A few of the action scenes were still impressive to see - even after five years. Singer could definitely have used a better editor as the film did not have to be anywhere as long as it needed to be. Also if he had half a brain then this scene below, which cost $10 Million to shoot, wouldn't have been probably the most expensive deleted scene in the history of film. TEN MILLION like!!!! Just to end up on the cutting room floor. Madness.
Anyway it wasn't the worst film I've seen but I very much doubt I'd watch it again anytime in the next five years. I'm going to be generous and give it 2 / 5 mainly because in the midst of all the nonsense there's some good performances and somewhere in this 2 hour 34 minute film there's a decent 1:40 film hidden away.
All I can say is thank god I never watched Smallville :D
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Video Schpiel: The Return Of Steve Moore (The Awesome Drummer)
And his cameo from a recent episode of The Office:
The quality is crap but it's the only one i can find so... tough!
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Video Schpiel: Michael J. Fox Playing "Johnny B. Goode"
So the story goes - after Back To The Future Michael J. Fox went out and decided to actually learn how to play Johnny B Goode for real. here's a recently released video of him in action:
Fair play to him :-D
And the original scene from the film:
Fair play to him :-D
And the original scene from the film:
Friday 11 November 2011
Sad Schpiel: Laptop Is Broken :-(
My laptop completely died there a few days ago so when i can i'll try and post - but don't expect much in the next while.
R.I.P. DV6000 :-(
R.I.P. DV6000 :-(
Video Schpiel: Star Wars A New Hope (Soundtrack From Ac/Dc)
That song is fast becoming one of my karaoke choices - not that i do karaoke much, but if i did....
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Video Schpiel: The Many Deaths Of Steve Buscemi
Props to McCai for bringing my attention to this:
Oh and obviously there be some SPOILERS ahead
Poor Steve, nearly killed as much as Sean Bean: http://theamazingfoxworthblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/video-schpiel-sean-bean-death-reel.html
Oh and obviously there be some SPOILERS ahead
Poor Steve, nearly killed as much as Sean Bean: http://theamazingfoxworthblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/video-schpiel-sean-bean-death-reel.html
Monday 7 November 2011
Pictorial Schpiel: The Work Of Jon Defreest
Jon Defreest is a Boston based illustrator/ graphic designer who specializes in digital illustration and viral imagery and his work kicks ass!!!
Check some of this out and there's much much more to be found here: http://jonnyetc.prosite.com/18213/home
Check some of this out and there's much much more to be found here: http://jonnyetc.prosite.com/18213/home
Video Schpiel: Dubstep BeatBox
He really is rather good!!!
I had a really awesome example of dubstep for the uneductaed but alas I can't remember what it was..... for the time being this'll have to suffice:
I had a really awesome example of dubstep for the uneductaed but alas I can't remember what it was..... for the time being this'll have to suffice:
Sunday 6 November 2011
Wednesday 2 November 2011
Friday 28 October 2011
Video Schpiel: Jip - The Dart Playing Dog
Yer man sounds like any one of these Yorkshiremen:
What can I say? I enjoy that sketch :-D
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Video Schpiel: Coming Home In A Body Bag Trailer
Obscure reference alert!!!
Clarence Worley would be proud. Lee Donowitz however would not...
Clarence Worley would be proud. Lee Donowitz however would not...
Tuesday 25 October 2011
Video Schpiel: Halloween Light Show 2011 - Party Rock Anthem
Is it wrong that i'm still not annoyed by this song yet?
I know the answer already.....
Video Schpiel: The Thing Cast Watches The Prequel
That is so fucking well done!!! Also i have no intention of watching the prequel but i will go back to Carpenter's version soon i reckon, maybe even as a Halloween treat.
Finally allow me to leave you with this (mainly cos i fucking love it!!!)
Video Schpiel: Brilliant Fan Made Credits For Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin from James Curran on Vimeo.
And what makes this even better is that film-maker Edgar Wright (Shaun Of The Dead) Tweeted that "slimjimstudios does unofficial #Tintin titles http://vimeo.com/30402976, Spielberg sees 'em, give him invite to prem & job on next movie..." http://twitter.com/#!/edgarwright/status/128227860270948352.
Yup, the creator of this video James Curran had it seen by Spielberg himself and now he's bagged a job on his next film!!!! Fair play :-D
Monday 24 October 2011
Birthday Schpiel: Happy 2nd Birthday To The Blog
What with all my important stuff to do and such (yeah, right!) I forgot to mention that the blog was two years old last week! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOG!!!!!
Video Schpiel: Goat Yelling Like Chris Tucker
Props to AilÃse for bringing this to my attention too :-D
Video Schpiel: Michael Winslow - Whole Lotta Love
Totally nicked from McCai - but well worth the steal!!!
And he's my facebook friend too. Just saying :-D
And he's my facebook friend too. Just saying :-D
Thursday 13 October 2011
Video Schpiel: Epic Rap Battles of History 14 - Columbus vs Captain Kirk
Best one in a while!!!!! Loving the start especially :-D
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Video Schpiel: John Carpenter's The Thing - The Musical
Pretty god dam groovy if i do say so myself!!
Video Schpiel: The Avengers Trailer Is Finally Here!!!!!
And while i have you here check out the trailer for Carnage too:
Both look EXCELLENT tho i am way too excited to see the Avengers!!!
Sunday 9 October 2011
Video Schpiel: The Walking Dead - Webisodes - Again
I was told that The Walking Dead webisodes don't work in some places so here they are again for those who missed them first time around:
The Walking Dead: Webisodes #1 "A New Day" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead: Webisodes #2 "Family Matters" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #3 "Domestic Violence" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #4 "Neighborly Advice" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #5 "Step-Mother" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #6 "Everything Dies" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead: Webisodes #1 "A New Day" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead: Webisodes #2 "Family Matters" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #3 "Domestic Violence" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #4 "Neighborly Advice" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #5 "Step-Mother" by JenovaDurango
The Walking Dead Webisodes #6 "Everything Dies" by JenovaDurango
Thursday 6 October 2011
Video Schpiel: Die Antwoord Are Back!!!
Mentalists...
I still enjoy a good bitta:
every now and again though :-D
Wednesday 5 October 2011
Video Schpiel: Everyday I'm Shufflin'
This is the Ohio University Marching 110 performing the L.M.F.A.O. tune "The Party Rock Anthem", and doing it quite fuckin well too may i add!!!
Video Schpiel: The Mini Band - Enter Sandman
They're all aged between 8 to 10 years old.
Little talented bastards!!!!
Video Schpiel: The Walking Dead - Webisodes
On the 17th of October The Walking Dead Season 2 begins, but to tide us over until then AMC have released these webisodes so enjoy!!!
Monday 3 October 2011
Pictorial Schpiel: Sanitary Door Opener
Dunno if this is classes as NSFW or not but, yeah, talk about stating the obvious. The question really is - why make the sign if it hasn't already happened in the first place???
Video Schpiel: Son's Reaction To Empire Strikes Back Revealation
God help him when he finally sees The Crying Game...
Sunday 2 October 2011
Music Schpiel: Spectator- With Grace
Here's a music video directed by one of my old school friends Paul King for the band Spectator. I normally don't plug much so i'd really appreciate it if everyone could check it out as it's really well made and must have been a bastard to edit!!!
If you like what you hear then you can download the song from iTunes here : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/with-grace/id467616711?i=467616722 and can check out the bands Tumblr page here: http://spectatoronline.tumblr.com/.
And if you wanna check out Paul's music and work you can find him at any of these locations: http://www.myspace.com/paulkingmusic, http://breakingtunes.com/paulking or http://www.youtube.com/user/turnitloose1.
Finally here's one of his previous tunes that I seriously fucking love!!!
If you haven't heard it before give it a wee whirl :-D
Anywho, hope everyone checks out Spectator and Paul's individual (and respective) work and here's wishing them all the best in their future work!!! Good luck lads :-D
If you like what you hear then you can download the song from iTunes here : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/with-grace/id467616711?i=467616722 and can check out the bands Tumblr page here: http://spectatoronline.tumblr.com/.
And if you wanna check out Paul's music and work you can find him at any of these locations: http://www.myspace.com/paulkingmusic, http://breakingtunes.com/paulking or http://www.youtube.com/user/turnitloose1.
Finally here's one of his previous tunes that I seriously fucking love!!!
If you haven't heard it before give it a wee whirl :-D
Anywho, hope everyone checks out Spectator and Paul's individual (and respective) work and here's wishing them all the best in their future work!!! Good luck lads :-D
Video Schpiel: A Tribute To The Screaming And Roaring Of One Charlie Kelly
Favourite IASIP moment? There's so many but :
was amazing!!! As was Sweet Dee as a bird :-D Great show & glad it's back on form!
Video Schpiel: Twin Peaks 8-Bit Video Game
There's some way you can play this - but i haven't got very far in it at all :-(
Video Schpiel: The Jason Statham Kill Counter
Turkish: What's happening with them sausages, Charlie?
Sausage Charlie: Five minutes, Turkish.
Turkish: It was two minutes five minutes ago.
I do enjoy Snatch - especially the soundtrack:
Back Again. No Doubt Only To Disappear As Quickly
I'll try my best to be more active on here but at the moment my laptop has gone ka-put and using the tower takes aaaaaaaaaaaages to even open a new tab so for the time being there'll be minimal postage. Anywho, apologies for the inconvenience and i hope to be back properly soon :-D
Thursday 22 September 2011
Video Schpiel: Dexter Credits - The Saul Bass Way!!!
This was done by a fella called Ty Mattson and it's really rather good!
And if that means nothing to you then check out the other ACTUAL Saul Bass intro's and prepared to be wowzered :-D
And if that means nothing to you then check out the other ACTUAL Saul Bass intro's and prepared to be wowzered :-D
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Pictorial Schpiel: The Return Of The Caption Competition
Winner wins fuck all but i'll be impressed - that's prize enough :-D
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Video Schpiel: Push [Too Many Pencils] To The Limit
And just for the hell of it again:
cos it's CLASS!!!!
As is:
God i love these!!!!
Video Schpiel: Movie Characters With Tom Selleck's Moustache
Gotta love that man! And his moustache!!!
Saturday 17 September 2011
Video Schpiel: A Video Of Famous People Doing TERRIBLE UNFUNNY Star Wars Impressions
Anything and i mean ANYTHING that Lucas touches instantly turns to shit. How else can you rationalise Aziz Ansari, Zach Galifianakis, Bill Hader, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Jaime King, Seth Rogen, Andy Samberg and Emma Stone being so goddamn unfunny???
Web Schpiel: Shorter And Less Amusing Real-life Version Of Weekend at Bernie's
Denver prosecutors have charged two men with abusing a corpse, identity theft and criminal impersonation after a shorter, boozier, less amusing real-life version of the film Weekend at Bernie's.
Court papers say Robert Jeffrey Young, 43, and Mark Rubinson, 25, loaded Jeffrey Jarrett's body into a car and drove him to various stops around Denver for a night, including a bar and a restaurant, while they used his ATM card to pay for everything.
Young arrived around 11 p.m. at Jarrett's home and found him unresponsive but rather than calling 911, he went to the restaurant where Rubinson works. The pair then returned to Jarrett's home, loaded him into Rubinson's Lincoln Navigator and took him to Teddy T's bar and grill.
Next stop was a meal at Viva Burrito, and then they somehow withdrew $400 at Shotgun Willie's, remaining at the Glendale strip club until closing time.
Young stated to Denver Det. Ranjan Ford that "it was obvious Jarrett was dead while at Teddy T's".
They next stopped at Sam's No. 3 before dropping off Jarrett's body back at his home finally sometime around 4 a.m. the authorities say the pair flagged down a Glendale police officer and told him that Jarrett might be dead back at his house.
It was much more funny in the film to be honest. Read all about it here: From http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_18905119: if you want.
Also i once went through a phase of watching Weekend At Bernie's every day for about 3 weeks.
It's a good show.
A DAMN good show even!!!
Court papers say Robert Jeffrey Young, 43, and Mark Rubinson, 25, loaded Jeffrey Jarrett's body into a car and drove him to various stops around Denver for a night, including a bar and a restaurant, while they used his ATM card to pay for everything.
Young arrived around 11 p.m. at Jarrett's home and found him unresponsive but rather than calling 911, he went to the restaurant where Rubinson works. The pair then returned to Jarrett's home, loaded him into Rubinson's Lincoln Navigator and took him to Teddy T's bar and grill.
Next stop was a meal at Viva Burrito, and then they somehow withdrew $400 at Shotgun Willie's, remaining at the Glendale strip club until closing time.
Young stated to Denver Det. Ranjan Ford that "it was obvious Jarrett was dead while at Teddy T's".
They next stopped at Sam's No. 3 before dropping off Jarrett's body back at his home finally sometime around 4 a.m. the authorities say the pair flagged down a Glendale police officer and told him that Jarrett might be dead back at his house.
It was much more funny in the film to be honest. Read all about it here: From http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_18905119: if you want.
Also i once went through a phase of watching Weekend At Bernie's every day for about 3 weeks.
It's a good show.
A DAMN good show even!!!
Video Schpiel: In The Cut - The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan
I always enjoyed Christopher Nolan's The Dark Night while being fully aware it was a good comic book film, what i never took the time to comprehend is that while it is good COMIC book / graphic novel film - it isn't actually a good film at all.
Watching Jim Emerson's critique of it completely blew open my opinion of it - even the simplest things are done woefully. Why not check out part 1 of 3 here and check back to http://blogs.indiewire.com/pressplay/archives/IN_THE_CUT_The_Dark_Knight_by_Christopher_Nolan/# for parts 2 & 3. Either way i hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
Watching Jim Emerson's critique of it completely blew open my opinion of it - even the simplest things are done woefully. Why not check out part 1 of 3 here and check back to http://blogs.indiewire.com/pressplay/archives/IN_THE_CUT_The_Dark_Knight_by_Christopher_Nolan/# for parts 2 & 3. Either way i hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
Thursday 15 September 2011
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