The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody

I don't know why this was done, but anything muppets is always appreciated. I had previously reported that Forgetting Sarah Marshall star Jason Segal was helming a new muppet project, but I don't think this has anything to do with it. But, here you go, the Muppets, just as you expect them to be with Bohemian Rhapsody.

Luke Skywalker is on Facebook?

Check this out from Collegehumor.com, Luke Skywalker, Vader, and the rest are apparently all on Facebook.

Chuck Season 3 Trailer

How can you not be excited by this? Check out the teaser for Chuck, Season 3. Hopefully, the next show to be graced with the 3 Guys and ... Podcast!

Psych gets a season 5!

That's right, you heard it here first, Psych, the USA Network TV show just got officially renewed for a fifith season. The show stars James Roday, Dule Hill, Corben Bernsen and Maggie Lawson, and is currently looking to come back from winter break on the 29th of January. So, get your DVR's ready, and stock up on popcorn, because we have plenty more adventures with our favorite fake-psychic.

Joseph Gordon Levitt is the man?!?

I never thought I would say those words. Sure, he was good in 3rd Rock, and he was the quintessential new kid in 10 Things I hate About You, and believe it or not, he was friggin' Cobra Commander in G.I. Joe, but none of this prepared me for the excitement of him performing perfectly "Make 'em laugh" from Singin' in the Rain. I mean, it looked like he was truly about to burst from excitement, which is always a pleasure to see, and he did the flips and everything! Truly a great performance. Check it out!

3 Guys & Glee - The Podcast -"Ballads"

Here it is, guys, the second episode of 3 Guys and Glee. It hasn't appeared on Loafing's site yet, but when it does, I will provide a link. In the meantime, you can listen to our witty banter, attempts at humor, and mallards! Check it out:


Download the podcast here.

Or, check out the link for Creative Loafing! Let me know what you think!

Chuck's new poster

Yeah, I know what your thinking.....god, that Yvonne Stahovski is amazingly hot!

I can't wait! January 10, set your watches, mark your calendars and clear your schedules!

Flick Picks - a Game for you hardcore box office number crunchers

Flickpicks is a community site that mixes some chat, along with fantasy football for movies. Basically, you have a certain number of theaters each week (you start out with 7 and get more) and you have to pick the movies that will get you the highest dollar per theater.

It's interesting for all the movie geeks out there who are always guessing as to the box office results, and from the small amount of experience I've had, the community seems really interesting.

There are also ways of challenging people to get more points, and group making to go for the title.

So, if you're interested in challenging me, check me out!
Theater - The Burg Megaplex
Username: The Hopp

Glee and the tale of the podcast

First off, if you want to hear the epic, award-winning, Tony-inspired, amazing, podcast, HERE it is.

So, I decided I wanted to do a podcast. I had heard some of them, and while some were good, some made me want to gouge out my eyes, so I wanted something a bit different. I decided upon Glee, a very popular show that could be good for the clicks, and easy to talk about, given the shows different feel.

I decided to ask my friends to help out in the commentary part, which everyone seemed pretty excited about. When I realized I didn't have the software, the hardware or the slightest clue what I was doing, I thought about just bailing on the whole thing. But, like all great things, pieces started to fall into place, friends showed up and Glee started.

Afterwards, there was an uneasyness in the air, knowing what followed would be something we had not done before. But, as we started talking, the vodka started flowing and out the podcast came. Sure, the podcast was a bit unorganized, and the audio peaks into static on occasion, but we were doing something that we always did, talk about tv.

So, now, the podcast is up, things flowed nicely, and we all got that high you get when the adrenaline combines with a feeling of accomplishment. Now, we're aiming to improve on the quality, streamline the alcohol flow, and more importantly, increase the fun.

Overall, a good experience! What did you think about the podcast?

Three new trailers to get you excited

If you’re a movie fan, than this week has been quite exciting with the release of three very interesting trailers, including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the Angelina Jolie spy flick Salt and the Sam Worthington remake, Clash of the Titans.

Check out these three trailers and the general B.S. I have to say about them at Loafings website.

Thanks for the support, and let me know what you think of the trailers!

Christopher Walken is a god...and Lady Gaga

So, Christopher Walken is one of my favorite actors/characters in all of cinema. I say it like that because Christopher Walken always plays himself, and it's always entertaining. From being a blonde Bond villain to the greatest SNL skit of all time (I gotta have more cowbell) Christopher Walken is comedy gold. So, check out this video where Walken is reading the lyrics (some of the worst I've ever heard) to a Lady Gaga song. If you can make it through this video without rolling on the floor, then you have no sense of humor.

Joss Whedon's letter to the owners of the Terminator franchise

There has been a ton of rumors floating around that Joss Whedon was trying to buy up the Terminator franchise. Now, while I have to admit, my inner (and outer for that matter) geek freaked out, I knew it was a bit silly. So, check out the actual letter sent to the owners and decide for yourself, was it all a bunch of bumkiss? And, after reading this letter, I'm currently trying to get Joss Whedon to write for Kevin's Movie blog....maybe call it "Jevin's movie blog" ... see what I did there? I put the "J" for Joss where the "K" for Kevin is...ya know, make him feel important and all.

Dear Sirs/Ma’ams,



I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where ‘hood’ was capitalized ’cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the ‘grapevine’ that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.


No, you didn’t miscount. That’s four — FOUR! — zeroes after that one. That’s to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here’s what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don’t ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture — and my pretend play — as any I can think of. It’s far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:


1) Terminator… of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far… back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? “Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!” RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he’s a cyborg and he doesn’t give a s#&% about the ring — it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he’s doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).


2) More Glau. Hey. There’s a reason they’re called “Summer” movies.


3) Can you say… musical? Well don’t. Even I know that’s an awful idea.


4) Christian Bale’s John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)


5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there’s a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar — and dollar signs!

6) The movies will stop getting less cool.

Okay. There’s more — this brain don’t quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) — but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I’d like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including “Song of Norway” (no current franchise offer).




Sincerely, Joss Whedon.

Prince of Persia trailer

Here is the trailer, do yourself a favor and check it out!

Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil

Check out this trailer for an upcoming movie called Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil. It stars Alan Tudyk (Firefly & Dodgeball) for one thing, and for another, it puts a hilarous spin on the whole evil hillbillies thing. I personally can't wait for this movie.
Let me know what you think!

DirectTV round 2...FIGHT!

So, you all remember last week I posted a column about how I thought DirecTV had taken their ad campaign a bit too far by using a scene from Tommy Boy, especially the scene they used, which featured Chris Farley, an actor who died several years ago. In the article, I had said that while I wouldn't stop using DirecTV if I had it, (which I don't because satellites suck in Florida) I don't particularly find this commercial in good taste. Well, there were several comments on Loafing's website, some good, and some saying to suck it up.

Today, I found a great post on /Film about the whole thing, which includes a video on what might be next for DirecTV. They use several now dead celebrities including Heath Ledger, President Kennedy and Jesus Christ. Now, while this video is meant to be funny, and illustrate a point, I found myself offended. However, the point is made, there is no difference between what is done here, and what is shown in the Farley ad. The final sentence in the /Film post was "well Farley’s family approved it, so its okay.” Poor taste is not decided by the family of the dead actor, that’s just a ridiculous statement."
Well said!
So, what do you think, do you see a difference between the two?