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Dec 24, 2010 Posted by matt

Elf, and the case for Secular Christmas

For me, Christmas has always been entirely secular. And yes, I get that it has “Christ” right in the name. Most of the Christmas traditions I practice (tree decorating, gift giving) actually predate Christianity, but I’m not Pagan either. And although I have some pretty significant bones to pick with religion in general, I will tell you this: I love me some frickin’ Christmas. I... read more

Dec 23, 2010 Posted by penni

My love for James Franco, validated

Joel Stein just declared James Franco the “Coolest Person of the Year” in the most recent issue of Time. There’s also something in there about Mark Zuckerberg, but this isn’t about him. This is about the man who recently appeared in drag on the cover of Candy, and freaking rocked it. I love James Franco because he’s full of surprises. He’s an award-winning actor (possibly including an Oscar... read more

Dec 13, 2010 Posted by alyx

Strangest Favorite Ever

I have my patterns, so by now this story is familiar to you. It starts with me being all: Will Ferrell? Are you kidding? I mean, yes, he was like, totally fine in the epic drama Zoolander and stuff, but, he was a little screamy and, you know… he’s probably just not my thing. I’m not up for bathing in poop jokes. And then a very good friend, Ana in this case, advises me to pick up... read more

Nov 26, 2010 Posted by kormantic

The Boyz in Passaic NJ

Be Kind Rewind has a ridiculous premise: kind, patient Mr. Fletcher is trying to make a living renting VHS tapes. In 2008. When he goes on a business trip, his faithful employee... read more

Nov 11, 2010 Posted by matt

Well, I am a ticking time bomb of fury

Well, I <i>am</i> a ticking time bomb of fury

Sometimes you're just not in the mood to gush about the things you love the most. I've been sick all week. I got locked out of my apartment TWICE IN THE SAME NIGHT... read more

Aug 24, 2010 Posted by kelly

Your other kind of Robin Hood

Rose’s post about Robin of Sherwood made me all weepy and nostalgic for my own all-time favorite version of Robin Hood: Maid Marian and Her Merry Men. It’s a British kid’s show made way back in 1989-1993 that spoofs Robin of Sherwood. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men is a heaping helping of ridiculous idiocy created by Tony Robinson (Balderick on Blackadder). He also plays the Sherrif of... read more