Forum: Arts and Entertainment

I spent the past weekend laying on the couch with a virus, so I finally got to break in the brand new LCD TV I bought after Christmas. Based on my analysis of what should be changed about Star Trek: TNG here, KneadToKnow suggested I should be...

This last summer, I was sure that this song (warning, catchy tune) was going to be a massive hit, it seemed like a great summer song with a catchy tune, only, it seemed to sink without a trace. Got any more examples?

I have come into possession of 3 or 4 old books--the large children's kind. Falling apart, hardbound, pages torn up, but once upon a time they were very nice. A couple have lovely tipped-in color plates (though I think the nicest ones are missing...

Ironically, there aren't any major spoilers in this post. A few years back there was a sci-fi movie called "Imposter" starring Gary Sinise, and Vincent D'onofrio, which I didn't bother seeing in the theater, but was intrigued enough by the ads...

I did, because I am a fan of his. Man was that show ever disappointing. I actually kinda like the concept (sort of). I also kinda like the characters (sort of). I think there are a lot of good places that the show could go with the basic premise...

Erm, so it is my new responsibility to start the Big Love thread? I'm not sure if I can handle all that; thank all the gods there's only a couple episodes left. I might crumble under the pressure. So last night's episode, "Rough Edges" seem to...

I can't remember a show with better kid actors than this. The adult actors are awesome as well - I can't say enough good stuff about Bryan Cranston. I believe that this is a real family in every single episode. Hal and Lois' marriage is solid,...

I watched my third season of America's Best Dance Crew and the groups I loved both made it to the final show. My son, Jack got me involved with the show. The dancers are amazing and some might be surprised to know that a group of cloggers made it...

Frazz And another generation is exposed to RAH. What a wonderful world.

I first saw this film when I was a wee bairn. It scared the crap out of me. I recently aquired it on DVD. It's really rather entertaining. Anyone else familiar with it? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045464/

I have the radio on all day at work (unless I'm playing the iPod). It's a member-supported station broadcasting out of the University of Washington in Seattle. It reminds me of my younger days listening to KXLU in L.A. You'll hear The Duchess and...

Did any of the lost fans make the move to Guggenheim?

I work out at the gym in the mornings. When I'm on the treadmill, I usually put ESPN News or some inane morning show on the attached TV monitor (with earbuds plugged into my iPod). But a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon 'Charmed', and my cardio days...

One version of my online self: The rejected header for the website I'm working on (I'm supposed to be working on the new one right now...) Okay, for some reason Mummiera is getting cut off. If you want to see the whole thing, just...

Why is it that there seems to be a dearth of war poetry from WW2 when compared to WW1? I can name three or four WW1 poets off the top of my head (and I'm no great patron of the arts), as well as a couple of famous poems, yet cannot do the same for...

I feel kind of dirty, posting about this show in a forum called "The Guggenheim," but I guess I have no better option! :-) Just wondering if anyone else is watching it this season...I really enjoyed the first celeb version, so I've been looking...

Almost time! That might be my favorite episode title ever. :D

Waiting until October blows. Although I do note that Unseen Academicals is still 7 months from publication, but still manages to rank #729 on Amazon.UK's best-seller list. But I want it now. (whine) 400 pages of UU football...what's not to like? ...

OK, folks...let's use the same spoiler policy that Cervaise has been using in the threads on the Dope: Spoiler policy: If you want to discuss a plot point from an upcoming episode, something you know is going to happen because it's been revealed...

For years, we've been baking plain old Idaho potatoes. Today, for the first time, I tried Yukon Gold potatoes, and I'm not goin' back. They cost a little more per pound, but well worth it. Excellent, slightly buttery taste; tender; easily edible...

Who has seen "Hamlet 2" yet, and what did you think of it? I felt it was a little uneven, but since it was shifting between "kinda funny but not my style of humor" to "incredibly hilarious" I think it was good. The protagonist is probably one of...

Boy do I have a lot of vinyl to get rid of. Mostly stuff of mine that I already have on CD, and a ton of classical recordings from the 1940's-1960's. I cannot stomach throwing them in the county dump. I cannot keep any of them. ( Moving into a small...

Even though post-rock bands can often fall under other labels like "experimental rock" or "indie rock", it doesn't seem to have that much in common with rock music IMO. Oh, sure, there may be a power trio/quartet; its roots in rock, jazz, blues and...

This one is niggling at me. I think it's classic SF. On another planet (moon?), a mysterious building is found. It's difficult to see anything inside. Entering results in a prompt death, but it's clear that some sort of path is there. A guy...

So a good friend and I often challenge each other to create play lists out of our iTunes collections using different themes. Once we had a bipolar challenge, where we had to address the ideas (somehow) of opposites. Lately, I've noticed that there...

Well, that was rather predictable. Interesting set-up for the rest of the show, but a foregone conclusion who was getting voted off the second the Immunity Challenge was over.

My stepdaughter's birthday is approaching. As some of y'all may recall from the other board, she has been devouring Tolkien for a while now, and I was thinking I might make her gift Tolkien-related (or perhaps quality high-fantasy-related). I'd...

Not sure when it would have aired, nor much of anything else. However, someone on the Tucker Club board posted that they were flipping past the channels and caught part of an episode of Dexter with what looked to be a prop-car Tucker sitting in a...

I'm watching a cheesy VH1 show about the top 100 hard rock bands, and I'm loving it. ZZ Top Cream The Kinks - (I jumped up and down) Foghat In Living Colour Man I'm having a ball. There are still about 40 or so to go.

All right fantasy fight fans, this is one for the ages...in the red corner, fighting out of...somewhere in Korea, representing the 4077 M*A*S*H, it's FRANK "BLOOD & GUTS" BURNS And his opponent, in the blue corner, fighting out of...

My girlfriend took the day off; I'm still unemployed; so we're going to the 10:45 am showing. Will report upon return. Hrmm.

It's probably very uncool, but fuck I love Live. Start here. That guy can fucking SING. More youtubeishnesss: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh17Ib3O ... re=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_daJjRr ... re=related...

This is in the Guggenheim because it is a serious artistic question about the female vulva. I’ve taken up oil painting, with a real passion, in the last few years, and I’ve recently begun painting a series, very fresh and exciting to me, of...

The picture association game thread has a photo of Michaelangelo's David in it. It's not too hard to notice that the guy isn't particularly well-endowed. I've also noticed that many classical sculptures, both Greek and Roman, are also...

Hamlet 2 I Heart Huckabees Beowulf: Director's Cut A History of Violence Dungeons & Dragons: Disc 3 The Passion of the Christ Dungeons & Dragons: Disc 4 The Hidden Re-Animator Mulholland Drive

I'm watching the show now. This is the third episode I've seen and I'm enjoying it. I think the casting is great. Zed is my favorite character from the books, and I like Bruce Spencer in the role. Richard looks just right to me, as does...

I recently rented the Tim Burton film version of Sweeney Todd, and loved it. I have since bought the complete soundtrack and watched a lot of scenes from the stage version on Youtube. This is without a doubt my favorite musical of all time - I've...

I like coffee, but usually only make a cup or two. I gave away my Gevalia drip coffee maker to a co-worker when I quit my job a couple of months ago. I've been surviving on instant coffee since, but would like to do better. So I was thinking...

Thanks to Netflix, last night I watched There Will Be Blood, and was left with a curious mixture of feelings about it. Visually, it's superbly done. There were a goodly number of arresting images. You really get a feel for the brutal, gritty...

I've heard this song on the radio a few times lately and I can't get it out of my head. Link is to what I think is the official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE Really nice harmonies, although the lyrics are a little strange....

For the unaware, Uncyclopedia is a humorous parody of Wikipedia, run on similar lines of user created content, but with the objective being humour. As anyone else noticed that for the last week or so, the "Did you know..." section has been messed...

hope this doesn't turn out to be bullshit! 'Seinfeld' alums guesting on HBO's 'Curb' "The Seinfeld" Five are reuniting on Larry David's HBO comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The four stars of the hit NBC comedy -- Jerry Seinfeld, Julia...

I was asked to C & P my post from Board Voldemort (The Board That Must Not Be Named) as I was told I had some extra spe-shul insights to offer regarding Big Love. I am a former mormon and watch this show with great interest. Any other exmos/postmos...

I'm sitting here at my desk snacking on a bag of Herr's Pizza-Flavored potato chips, and they are truly awesome. So have been every other flavor of theirs I have ever tried. Buffalo Wing? Great. Steak & Worchestersire? Beyond great. Creamy Dill...

This first guy has a nice voice. I like him.

Are there any covers of Son of a Preacher Man performed by a male? With all the lyrics intact? ( Like the way Jack White covered Jolene). I'd really appreciate if anybody could help me out here!

I finally had some free time for video watching and The Dark Knight was finally off the "One-night-rental-only" shelf, so I got to pop it in the DVD player and give it a watch the other night. Wow. That was fun. Heath Ledger's portrayal of The...

Except of course for the whole 'season ending' thing. There's so little that I watch nowdays of current stuff, I can hardly get all the jokes on The SOup, 'cause I'm like "who the hell is speidi?" I tend to only watch truly trashy tv (more to...

I don't know if you've seen this, but I laughed 'til I cried. Look for the 15th post - that's the one that got me. http://carbonmonoxiide.angelfire.com/TIME_FOR_SOME_STORIES.htm

Right now, I've got Bee Jam Blues from Guitaroo Man going. It's a pretty catchy tune. I've also got Denny Green's little meltdown and a remixed version bookmarked. Those are handy during Mr. Green's beer commercials. Robin