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well told tale

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:25:07 GMT

Laura

by Rouben Mamoulian

this is a well done film, circling around finding a killer, weaving up surprises and turning over new ideas constantly.

Why I recommend "21 Grams"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:22:21 GMT

21 Grams

by Alejandro González Iñárritu

If you like the film Magnolia’s aspect of lives intertwined in a series of events, you will like 21 grams. Where one life ends, another begins.

Why I recommend "Harold and Maude"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:01:34 GMT

Harold and Maude

This is always a good choice if you are with someone who hasn’t seen it. It never fails to wow someone new.

Why I recommend "Jerry Seinfeld Live on Broadway: I'm Telling You for the Last Time"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:56:08 GMT

Jerry Seinfeld Live on Broadway: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

by Marty Callner

Seinfeld opens this up with a funeral for his old jokes. All the great comedians are present, giving respects.

This is Jerrys last performance of some of his best bits ever. Good thing we’ve got this handy disc to see them whenever we want because you are guaranteed a big laugh everytime you watch this.

Why I recommend "Dave Chappelle's Block Party (Unrated Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:51:10 GMT

Dave Chappelle's Block Party (Unrated Widescreen Edition)

Chappelle is always good for a solid laugh from the heart.

This disc also has a lot of music, New York style party with Fugees, Jill Scott, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Erykah Baduh, The Roots and more.

A story about "1941 (Collector's Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:50:42 GMT

1941 (Collector's Edition)

by Steven Spielberg

Everytime I watch Animal House, I pop this one in right after.

This one gets me every time. There are so many perfectly crafted funny moments in this, I will never tire of it. The one that gets me the most is the tree scene… I love that part!!

I would love to be able to write comedy like this, so many films try to be in your face with the laughs, this one just lets them seep into you slowly, grabbing you here and there with a chuckle, yet providing a fun plot at the same time.

A story about "National Lampoon's Animal House (Widescreen Double Secret Probation Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:47:34 GMT

National Lampoon's Animal House (Widescreen Double Secret Probation Edition)

by John Landis

This one broke all the rules. Box office. Taste. You name it.

A guaranteed good time when you watch this one.

A story about "Desperately Seeking Susan"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:47:03 GMT

Desperately Seeking Susan

by Susan Seidelman

Madonna in her on-screen prime… such attitude.. such spunk.. she tried to be classy in later roles but this one was where it was at.

Why I recommend "Bodysong"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Thu, 24 May 2007 05:38:09 GMT

Bodysong

by Simon Pummell

an amazing journey through… well everything… birth. death. war. love. all that lifey kinda stuff ya know.

A story about "Detroit Industry (North & South Walls)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:07:08 GMT

Detroit Industry (North & South Walls)

by Diego Rivera (Detroit Institute of Arts)

Detroit Industry on 43Places

DIA

A story about "BBC Sessions"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:48:10 GMT

BBC Sessions

by Led Zeppelin

The Stairway to Heaven on this disc was the first time it was performed in public. The audience hadn’t heard it on the radio yet so when they clap its almost out of politeness… it would be weeks later when it started to get airplay and became an instant sensation.

A story about "Amstel Light"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:46:34 GMT

Amstel Light

by Amstel Breweries

I never liked this beer. Then one day, in Amsterdam, I ordered a Heineken and they brought me an Amstel. Just regular Amstel. It was amazing… the best beer ever.

I drink Amstel Light to remind me of that day.

A story about "Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:25:39 GMT

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art

by Chicago MCA

First Friday’s at the MCA is just fun. You meet all sorts of Chicagoans and get to mingle with artsy fartsy folks.

A story about "natural cheetos puffs - white cheddar"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:21:53 GMT

natural cheetos puffs - white cheddar

by Frito-Lay

these are so yummy i might never go back to the original kind

A story about "Chicago CTA"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:23:53 GMT

Chicago CTA

by Chicago Transit Authority

i hate it when a bus takes forever to come and then 3 come in a row. what good is that?

CTA IS ALSO on 43Places.com

Why I recommend "surprise me mr. davis : only in montreal EP"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:12:30 GMT

surprise me mr. davis : only in montreal EP

by The Slip w/ Nathan Moore

amazing.. simply profound and beautiful… it’s biggest downfall is that it’s just an EP and not a double CD set… it’s a big tease. you just want more and more of these guys.. The Slip is incredible and Nathan Moore is a great lyricist

A story about "Blue Album"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:08:15 GMT

Blue Album

by The Strange

these guys will blow your mind. check them out on album or on stage.

Why I recommend "PowerBook G4"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:27:09 GMT

PowerBook G4

by Apple

The powerbook just keeps getting better and better. Mac OSX is slick and quick and rarely has problems. When you do encounter something wrong, it’s usually a simple fix such as a corrupt preference file.

I have beat the crap out of my Powerbook G4 since May 2002 and it is still kicking. I may purchase a Windows based desktop at some point but for portable computing, I will always use Macintosh.

Why I recommend "Pay to Play"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 06:01:36 GMT

Pay to Play

by Nirvana

I am not sure but I beleive all the tracks on this disc are now remastered on the boxed set, but I could be wrong.

I always liked the BEANS BEANS BEANS track. The high fidelity of the re-release is sure to unleash additional Cobain poetry we never understood.

Why I recommend "Unbreakable (Two-Disc Vista Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:19:16 GMT

Unbreakable (Two-Disc Vista Series)

This is one of the movies that makes me love movies. I want to write and direct films like this one. I put this on the shelf with my comic book movies, it calls for such an honorable status.

Thoughtful, surprising and layered deep with gorgeous shots and an interesting story.

An autuer genius! M. Night is an inspiration to comic book reading, filmmaking geeks everywhere.

I love it. Go watch it, now.

not his best, but still has it's moments

nobody@allconsuming.net (danimatian) — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:55:37 GMT

Dane Cook - Vicious Circle

by Marty Callner

this is far from his best work, but it has it’s moments. i was there in boston but i had to leave before the end of the show so i was very excited for this DVD release.

it was amazing to feel the energy in the stadium, and to know that he hadn’t been home to perform in boston in many many years, it was really cool to experience his homecoming.

there are a lot of really good bits, some recycled old bits and some decent new jokes as well.

you cannot de-rail the dane train, even if it takes a while to get out of the station.