waxing blogosophical
I was at Escape From New York Pizza tonight wearing a Dangermarc’s t-shirt that featured the image to the left. The cute guy behind the counter chatted me up about the shirt, the art, the artist, etc. It’s nice to wear something that’s unique and that no one else in the Castro is wearing. If you want to buy some Dangermarc art of your very own check out his store.
Matty, Migs, and I went to see Superbad last weekend. The first 10 minutes had me worrying that we were in for 2 hours boys spewing the words “ass,” “titty,” and “pussy.” And well, we were. Luckily, the annoying chauvinism transforms as we realize just how socially inept the three main characters are. I laughed harder than I did at Knocked Up. The jokes seemed fresher, the scenes more awkward and uncomfortable, and the characters were more believable. If you like watching high school nerds try to get some action from hot girls (and insert their feet in their mouths at the same time), then this movie is for you. I’d say this could be a “wait-for-dvd” movie, for sure.
I loved Stardust! I went to see it over the weekend with some friends and the general consensus was that it rocked. The movie had it all: a cute boy, a fallen star in the form of a human woman, an evil witch, a magical kingdom, an epic quest, a fraternal battle for ascendency to the throne, and a closeted gay lightning pirate. What more could you ask for?!
I really enjoyed the smart humor throughout the movie. The movie was well-written, directed, and acted. Especially notable was Robert De Niro in one of the funniest and most vibrant rolls I’ve ever seen him perform. Michelle Pfeiffer was brilliant as the evil, sexy, yet quickly aging, witch. I’ve loved Claire Danes since played Juliet in Baz Luhmann’s adaptation. And newbie Charlie Cox was adorable and a pleasure to stare at for two hours.
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Andy over at Towleroad points out the most amazing thing I’ve seen all week:
“The Taisei Construction Corporation has unveiled some utopian plans for the world’s largest building.”
What do you think this Brazilian ad is selling? Take a guess before clicking through for the answer. From the folks over at Oh La La blog.
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I read these two great articles over at Salon. I highly recommend them.
The first discusses various examples of how and why America is past the zenith of it’s global supremacy. Article on Salon or a PDF.
No superpower in modern times has maintained its supremacy for more than several generations. And, however exceptional its leaders may have thought themselves, the United States, already clearly past its zenith, has no chance of becoming an exception to this age-old pattern of history.
The second is a great interview regarding the US Farm Bill and how it (negatively) shapes the way America eats. Article on Salon or a PDF.
It’s deceptive to say that you are what you eat. If you were, you would likely be heavily processed, refined and packaged, rich in high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated fats. Or even worse: caged for the majority of your life and fed strictly grain until you were slaughtered unceremoniously.
Be ecstatic that you aren’t what you eat.
From the Village Voice:
But stop everything! I just learned something far more devastating than the fact that nightlife has died again. Lance Bass has broken up with Brazilian hottie Pedro Andrade! Ain’t no lie, Pedro, bye bye bye.
I’ll bet Lance broke up with him because of the stupid jumpsuit Pedro wore the other night. I’d dump his ass for wearing that hideous thing too. Class, repeat after me: “Jumpsuits are never hot on guys, regardless of the designer label.”
A friend of mine is starting a blog to review self-help books, web sites, and other self-help phenomena. I asked him if this is the sort of thing I could read and review on his blog. To paraphrase, his answer was “eh, no.” (Note: link NSFW)
This clip of Zachary Quinto (the new Spock) and Leonard Nimoy (the original Spock) is worth a watch. Mostly because ZachQ is so hot.
Bekah’s dad sent her this comic, and she knew I’d love it! So will you:
Matty organized a group of us to go to see Margaret Cho’s new “movie” (and I used the term movie lightly). The Gaggle of Gays: Matty, Migs, Mike, Shane, Kenny, JT, Stephen, and me Logan; gathered at the Castro Theater prepared to laugh. Unfortunately, I didn’t laugh much at all. The first 20 minutes amounted to advertisement for Good Vibrations. Jan Wahl and a drag king dropped the words “Good Vibrations” 30 times each. I’m convinced Good Vibes gave them a free sex toy for every plug they worked into their bits.
The movie itself follows two social outcasts: a fag (Bam Bam) and his faghag (Celeste). The jokes were either too expected and trite, or tried too hard. And the underlying theme of racism felt awkward and unresolved. The only humorous characters were the high school bullies who then become elite salon owners. Even their characters were marred by the excessive and unfunny racism they exuded. Overall I’d give the movie a big fat D-. I wasted three hours of my life (2 hours in the theater and an effing hour in line). Don’t go see it. Don’t rent it.
