I want to see this SO hard..

I saw the trailer for A Single Man last night before The Road – it was all I could think about for the rest of the night…

A Very Sunny Christmas

Fans of the show will not be disappointed in this incredibly violent and ultra awesome holiday special. Dennis and Dee try to give Frank a visit from a ghost from his past with the hope that he’ll stop being a dick, Charlie and Mac try to find their lost holiday spirit and hilarity, naturally, ensues. I can’t remember laughing this hard at an episode in a long time.

My only complaint is that the special features leave something to be desired. Although, there is a very trippy sing-a-long video that will most likely make you cry and/or vomit.

The DVD is on sale at Target now for $16.99 (normal price is $24.99). Happy Holidays!

Awesome, ‘nother adjective

This looks great, no? Yes.

Nic Cage Gets A Fresh Start?

Wow. I truly did not see this coming, but the new Nic Cage film is a “certified fresh pick” and (as of 11/23/09) has an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes right now. Of course, my initial thought was that the score must have only been pulling from five or so reviews…nope. Over 60 reviews have been submitted. Yes, folks. Nic Cage and his new film – 84%.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans – released this Friday:

Trails & Tribulations: The Hiking Society for Gentleman & Ladies

I’ve been on a rather passionate hiking kick as of late – so much so that I felt it was time to form a more formal group to coordinate outings and future adventures. Thus, Trails & Tribulations: The Hiking Society for Gentleman & Ladies was born.

Today we took our first official hike in Big Santa Anita Canyon (more specifically the Sturtevant Falls trail) and it was a smashing success – at least in my opinion. A diverse collection gents and ladies trekked the gorgeous terrain, which boasted a splendidly refreshing waterfall, some beautiful trees and creeks and so much more.

I can’t think of a finer way to spend a Sunday afternoon than wondering in nature with some old and new friends. If you’d like to join the society, visit us on Facebook. Even if you don’t live in our area, you should feel free to post pictures and tales of your hiking adventures, and carry on the T&T tradition of good, clean and proper fun.

Lady Z’Dar Does Raptor Impression…

…At least that’s what it seems like to me. Miles showed this video to me this afternoon and I just can’t stop laughing. This chick watched the trailer for Twilight and freaks out like I’ve never seen a real person freak out before. Enjoy and have fun quoting her for the rest of the day!

Web 2.0 Expo in NYC: Katie Geeks Out On Social Media

This year my company hooked me up with an amazing opportunity and sent me to the Web 2.0 Expo in New York. It was a 3-day geekathon that covered all aspects of social media and the digital future. In short, it was incredible and I am very thankful that I was given the chance to go and see some really wonderful speakers.

Trailer Time: Clash of the Titans aka BIG MOVIE WITH GUYS & SWORDS

Do you folks wanna see this? I think do… then again it looks a little too clean to me. I don’t want to see another 300.  The cast is pretty good looking though. Also, it’s got some giant monsters. Grrrr, now I’m torn. I still have the original COTT on VHS sitting on the shelf – maybe it’s time to bust that out again.

Side note: If this movie fails I’m predicting the headline “Crash of the Titans”

Perseus (Worthington) who was born of a god but raised as a man, sets off on an epic mission to combat Hades (Fiennes) before he can seize power from Zeus (Neeson) and unleash hell on earth.

Dream a Little Dream of Dean or How My Mother Just Blew My Mind

I’ve been a Dean Martin fan for most of my life – at least since the age of 10. So, you can imagine how shocked I was when my mother brought up the Dean Martin Variety Show. I had never seen a single episode, so I imagined it was no big deal…

That was until I started watching the DVDs. My life has changed. This show now falls into my all-time greatest TV shows category – it is incredible. What is so baffling to me is why NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT IT.

This show was on NBC for nearly 10 years. 10 YEARS! Its guest stars included:

Woody Allen, Ann-Margret, Louis Armstrong, Lucille Ball, Tony Bennett, Jack Benny, Victor Borge, Sid Caesar, Diahann Carroll, Petula Clark, Bill Cosby, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Dom Deluise, Jimmy Durante, Buddy Ebsen, Peter Falk, Marty Feldman, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, George Gobel, Buddy Hackett, Phil Harris, Goldie Hawn, Florence Henderson, Lena Horne, Shirley Jones, Lainie Kazan, Gene Kelly, Michael Landon, Peggy Lee, Gordon MacRae, Ethel Merman, the Mills Brothers, Robert Mitchum, Zero Mostel, Bob Newhart, Juliet Prowse, Ronald Reagan, Burt Reynolds, Don Rickles, Roy Rogers, Rowan and Martin, Peter Sellers, Phil Silvers, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Raquel Welch, Orson Welles, Flip Wilson and Jonathan Winters.

Uhh, what the heck is going on here!? Why does no one talk about this show? I guarantee that after you see just one episode you will feel as though you’ve been cheated out of happiness your whole life.

Dean Martin is the most remarkable host I have ever seen. His style is so unbelievably captivating – you can’t help but swoon in your chair. His uniform is a tuxedo, his weapons are a cigarette and a smile, and his mission is to make you laugh so hard you cry.

I could go on and on about this show, and I most likely will until everyone I know has seen every episode. I have just been blown away by each and every moment. Seeing a very young Woody Allen step onto the stage and do a bit that is truly hilarious is just the beginning. Then comes Gordon MacRae, the Andrews Sisters, Petter Sellers, Goldie….it’s just madness.

The interviews on the DVDsare equally astonishing. You learn a lot about Dean as a person and as a performer, and about how he refused to rehearse – which is evident in every episode (and it adds an additional element of remarkability). Plus, you get the extreme humor that no network would be allowed to show today. AHHHHHHHH (this is me shouting in total excitement) AHHHHHH! This show is the best. The Best. BEST EVER.

Thanks Mom. <3

Heaven Hosts the Oscars

Katie loves the Oscars. Katie loves the often-berated award show so much that she talks in 3rd person. Katie couldn’t love the Oscars anymore unless they did something so wonderful, so out-of-this-world terrific that…

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are hosting the Oscars.