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San Diego Stupid Chargers -- The Tila Tequilla Edition
Breaking News: Tila has just been given a new reality show on MTV (okay, so I lied about that...but she probably will get one out of all this). I wonder how her "allergies" alcohol are coming along. Poor gal.— September 12, 2009 1:59 a.m.
I Know That Dude
Okay, okay. I had a few typos. I just corrected them. But yeah, spending the weekend in a dessert would be sweet. I'd go for a hot fudge sundae, or a death by chocolate.— September 12, 2009 1:57 a.m.
Fat People Flying
The weird thing about them charging for luggage is...that started when the gas prices were thru the roof. And it seemed reasonable, that the airlines needed to do that, as they have fuel costs as well. Then gas prices went back down, but we still paid for luggage. I'd be happy if the airlines just got decent movies. Why is it always the latest Sandra Bullock bomb we have to be forced to watch? Movie bombs should be banned from planes, too!— September 11, 2009 11:38 a.m.
Endless Summer, Oldboy, Pineapple Express
Saying a comedian is a major dork, is a major flaw. That's part of the funny. I mean, do people consider Albert Brooks, Woody Allen, Tommy Smothers, Jonathan Winters, to be cool? Or to be dorks? Seth totally plays up that stoner, dopey thing. Those are the characters he's playing. Although, I think casting him in Green Hornet was a poor choice. It ranks up there with Batman casting former stand-up comedian and dork, Michael Keaton, as Bruce Wayne. He looks more like a "joker" than the suave Wayne character.— September 11, 2009 11:03 a.m.
Bicyclists and Podiatrists
Hey fourthidiot...first, why do you guys think I "dissed" your fundraiser? Go back to the column right now, and re-read. I talk about a party with some members of the band KISS, and all the fake breasts. I then START my story about your party by saying "but I went to a great party earlier in the day." So...how is calling your event "great" a diss? Do you know how to read? Do you know how to interpret what you read? Second, the party was actually very lame. Yet I didn't write that, because I felt it was a good cause. But seriously...I was there for two hours. And I think I saw a total of 8 people. Wow, what a great bash. You guys are just bitter because I didn't put a bunch of mentions of your website. But what people fail to realize is...when they are doing a CD release, or fundraiser, my job isn't to write two pages about where you can buy the CD, how great the CD is, how talented the musician is, etc. It's about describing the party. But the fact that you aren't like the poster, SomeoneElse, and able to realize how goofy and idiotic the Critical mASS riders are, shows me that the 8 people that were at this breast cancer fundraiser (that probably raised a whopping $25 that day) were probably all dopes anyway.— September 11, 2009 10:51 a.m.
Esperanza Spalding Quartet
Check out Esparanza. She's amazing. She sings in English, French, and another language. Watching her play stand-up bass as she sings. And she's so beautiful, even with her funky Macy Gray locks.— September 11, 2009 1:25 a.m.
Hollow Man
I don't think the serum "affected his strength and stamina". The reason he appeared to be strong is...he had the element of surprise, as the victims couldn't see him. So, he could continue to punch and kick them, and they were basically defenseless. Although, I did wonder while watching it, how he could continue kicking people barefoot (wearing a shoe would make him visible) and punching people, without breaking a hand or foot.— September 10, 2009 3:31 p.m.
My Dinner with André
Wallace Shawn (an amazing writer, with a new book coming out) IS funny looking, but not sure if his look was best used in the Woody Allen picture, Princess Bride, or Clueless. All great roles. He also played a smart lawyer in a cheesy movie about someone witnessing a murder, but didn't want to tell police as he was having an affair with the bosses wife at the time. Which leads to Shawn grilling him in court, with some interesting results. This review perfectly sums up My Dinner with Andre. I always thought an interesting parody would be "My Dinner with Andre the Giant" (who starred with Shawn in Princess Bride). But the only humorous thing ever to come from this movie about two guys talking over dinner...was Waiting for Guffman. In the closing credits, Christopher Guest...who plays a flamboyant theatre director, talks about different movie themed items he's going to try and market. One of them is "action figures" from My Dinner With Andre. What a great line.— September 10, 2009 3:28 p.m.
Endless Summer, Oldboy, Pineapple Express
Seth Rogan can be funny. Pineapple Express wasn't the vehicle for him, though. Very disappointing film. Check out Funny People when it lands on DVD soon.— September 10, 2009 3:24 p.m.
San Diego Stupid Chargers -- The Tila Tequilla Edition
Okay, I just called one of my police officer friends. According to him, you could get into trouble for "keeping" someone at your house physically, just because they are too drunk to drive. He said you try to get their keys, before they do. Or if you can snatch them from their hands, without physically hurting them, that works. But if they're adament about leaving, and you can't get their keys...you can call 911 and immediately tell them what's going on. He said they'd send someone out right away. Of course, the problem with that is...you're probably getting a DUI for a friend of yours. Although, maybe just telling the friend that is what you intend to do, should keep them from driving off (unless you're involved with the Chargers).— September 10, 2009 3:16 p.m.