Blog Hiatus

Here’s my obligatory I’m back and still relevant (or I hope) post. I will spare you the minor details of my absence, and move on with things.

My Life. So, one of my best friends from college was visiting Boston from Liberia -- yes, as in equatorial Africa. She was stateside for three weeks and went back this past Saturday. So after hearing all her stories, I began to doubt the coolness of my life. I compiled an incomplete list of reasons why her life is way cooler than mine.

1. She lives in Africa, first and foremost –Jamaica Plain loses its allure once people find out it’s a neighborhood in Boston, not affiliated with the island.
2. She has had Malaria twice, the quinine-resistant strain making it that much more badass; I thought I had swine flu last week.
3. She has heard firsthand accounts about blood diamonds; I saw the movie, Blood Diamonds.
4. She recently witnessed a military coup d'état in Monrovia; I witnessed a bum fight yesterday afternoon on Boylston Street.

Sacrilegious Film. I saw Angels and Demons yesterday afternoon. I’m not one to read a Dan Brown book before the film premieres, so please excuse this illegitimate rant. It was awesomely horrible. I was thoroughly engrossed for the entire 150 minutes, yet I didn’t know why. I will say with confidence that I am now well-versed in the History of the Vatican, random Latin adages, Papal Conclave protocol, anti-matter and its cataclysmic effects, and the trials and tribulations of the Illuminati. In other words, the movie was teeming with facts/trivial information, which I think was its biggest fault. See for yourself though.

Sinatra Biopic. Page Six reports that there is a number of Hollywood’s upper echelon vying for the role of Frank Sinatra in Scorsese’s upcoming biopic. Bet you can guess at least 5 of the wannabe’s off the top of your head before even reading any further. First, what’s a Scorsese film without a Leonardo DiCaprio? Then, you have Justin Motherlovin' Timberlake, who I think is convinced he is Sinatra incarnate. Then you’ve got Christian Bale, bona fide loose cannon – might do a solid job evoking Sinatra’s manic depressive/Zoloft side. Johnny Depp – will definitely fill the seats and he’s a seasoned pro. James Franco, another name in the mix – I think I’d like to see Franco get a shot at this, seems pretty versatile and I respect/enjoy what he’s done thus far.

Who would you like to see play Frank Sinatra? Anyone I didn’t mention? Joaquin Phoenix? Ha.

Paper Towels. Tried and true, I must agree.




This Vid. I came across this a couple of months ago, and it was so rlol to me I bookmarked it. I don’t know how I didn’t post it, but I watched it again last night and it was still unreal to me. The stereotyping isn’t what is funny to me here… the two kids themselves, are comedic geniuses.

Movie Friday

Last House on the Left
Release Date: Today
Fan Buzz: So-so
Critic Reviews: 43%..better than I thought
WKFTB Opinion: This is a remake of the 1970s film that launched Wes Craven’s career. He wrote and directed the old on, but he’s just on as a producer here. This trailer is much better than the one on television (love the song at the end too). That coupled with the better-than-I-though reviews might swing me into seeing this.



Miss March
Release Date: Today
Fan Buzz: Dece
Critic Reviews: Rotten, although it looks like it hasn’t been screened much
WKFTB Opinion: The only reason I would even consider seeing this is because it stars two of The Whitest Kids U Know. I posted a few vids on these guys in my old blog a few years ago after Tevlin introduced me to them. Definitely a specific sense of humor, but you can have a good time browsing through their YouTubes. I’ll probably just wait for the rental, though.



Angels and Demons
Release Date: May 15
Fan Buzz: Awesome
Critic Reviews: Too early
WKFTB Opinion: Ask anyone who has read the book (I haven’t), and you come to the conclusion that this should be legit. I actually haven’t even read the DaVinci Code . Yikes, probably need to get on both em. I enjoyed the first movie and I know I’ll like this. From director Ron Howard (Frost/Nixon, Da Vinci Code, Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Cinderella Man) and starring Tom Hanks, this looks like a must-see thriller, although I’m sure it won’t live up to the book.



Remember like 6 movie posts ago when we told you about Johnny Depp and Christian Bale’s movie coming out this July, Public Enemies? Well, there’s finally a trailer out for it:



Pop Culture:
-Adam Sandler joins up with Paul Rudd, Eric Bana and Lesile Mann in Judd Apatow’s new movie, “Funny People,” which comes out in July. It’s about a comedian with a terminal illness, which sounds depressing, but should be funny.

-Slumdog Millionaire’s main women, Freida Pinto will join Josh Brolin in Woody Allen’s new movie.

-Eminem’s new Album, “Relapse” will release May 16, the same day as Lil Wayne’s new rock album, which is undoubtedly not a coincidence.

-WKFTB saw Watchmen during a midnight showing last Thursday. UFC fighter, EB native and WKFTB follower (and new commenter) Joe Lauzon was also in attendance. We left a little undecided about the film, mostly because it was so F’n long, especially ay 2:30 a.m. Ultimately, I felt like it didn’t live up to my expectations and got a little too preachy. The violence and effects were sweet, but it seemed too jammed with stories.

-Role Models came out on DVD. South Park was back this Wednesday at 10 on Comedy Central. Catch Demetri Martin’s show right after and have an hour laugh fest. How’s Your News is on Sunday’s at 10:30 on MTV. Should be a must watch, although it goes against HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. Looks like comedy has made a renaissance.

-Nick "aKa ThE kId" is back