Top 10 Films of 2011
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have time to see all the arty, critically acclaimed and popular movies that come out each year—for instance, I heard Drive was good, and I still intend to see it when it comes out on video—but there were 10 films that struck me this year, and here they are!
10 Awesome Breakup Songs
When I go through a breakup, I tend to alternate between wanting to listen to depressing-ass tear-jerker songs and inspiring singlehood anthems. Since you never know where the rollercoaster of relationship withdrawal will take you, I’ve included five of each, with links to YouTube videos…
It’s time for a Kelsey Grammer meme
If you’ve seen the recent print ads for Kelsey Grammer’s new show, Boss, you know that their overly serious nature is just begging for a comedic reappropriation. You’re welcome.
Booze
Bartenders know how to handle a pandemic
…with drinking humor. Seriously, this swine flu stuff is a bunch of garbage, and I can’t believe the news is devoting so much time to it. I suppose I’ll be eating my words (in antiviral form) if it comes back with a vengeance come winter like some experts warn, but I’ll take my chances. Courtesy [...]
Celebrity Douchebaggery
Finally we know — 33 percent of people are assholes
…or at least 33 percent of CNN readers who voted in today’s poll.
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Journal
Kevin Costner’s oil spill cleanup machine better not be…
…based on the same water filtration technology he used in Waterworld. Because, gross.
Movies
Best Movie Haircuts
Have you ever seen a movie and walked away thinking, wow, I want that haircut? Yeah, me too. Movies are full of all sorts of good haircuts, and these are only a few of my favorites. 1. Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction 2. Audrey Tautou in Amélie 3. Shelley Duvall in The Shining 4. Nutsa [...]
Music
The Brooklyn Infringement Festival
Last night the hipsterati of East Williamsburg came out in droves for the Brooklyn Infringement Festival, a showcase of up-and-coming bands at Don Pedro…
Music: Concerts
The Brooklyn Infringement Festival
Last night the hipsterati of East Williamsburg came out in droves for the Brooklyn Infringement Festival, a showcase of up-and-coming bands at Don Pedro…
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The Finer Things
What kind of alien dessert is McDonald’s serving in China?
I understand that people have different tastes in different places, and some of the menu items at foreign McDonald’s restaurants sound downright tasty, but it’s quite another matter when they make something that doesn’t even resemble Earth food. What kind of goddamned dessert filling is this??! (Click on picture to zoom in) Here’s the menu [...]
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The Liz and Laura Chronicles
Another Weather Story – A Picture Book by Laura
I made another one of those arty collage books…hope you like it! This is an unofficial followup to my previous piece, “Rain, Snow, Hail, Sleet,” in case you didn’t read that one yet. Click on each image to zoom in.
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TV
Jersey Shore returns for season 2!
We here at Liz and Laura would like to offer a hearty welcome back to MTV’s Jersey Shore! Not only does it teach us all the importance of wearing proper undergarments on the dance floor…
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