If you aren’t the drinking type, or if you just want to have something with the spirit of Ireland playing on your television during your St. Patrick’s Day party, then you might want to check out some of the Irish-themed movies available to you. Some of them are funny, some sad, and some… a little scary.
Waking Ned Devine: In Waking Ned Devine, an entire Irish town conspires to get lottery winnings that a newly deceased person won. They work together to fool the claim inspector into thinking that the winner is still alive, all while trying to actually execute his funeral and deal with a potential blackmailer. There is even a little surprise twist at the end. The movie itself is beautiful, the characters charming, and the moral… well, just watch the movie to find out.
Leprechaun: This movie is pretty much a St. Patrick’s Day classic by now. Starring Jennifer Aniston before she was a household name, this scary film is about a violent Leprechaun searching for—what else? His gold. The gold was stolen from him by another resident of the South Dakota home he and Jennifer Aniston's crew is now inhabiting. A typical gore-fest, Leprechaun is a tongue-in-cheek horror film that can be fun to watch with plenty of Guinness.
Boondock Saints: In the cult favorite Boondock Saints, two Irish brothers work together to clean the streets of Boston by taking vigilante action against those who they deem "evil." While the movie’s scenery may be in America, its heart is entirely Irish. With a heavy focus on loyalty, family and Irish Catholicism, Boondock Saints is an edgy, violent and interesting watch. It does suffer from an inexperienced director and a gratuitous script, but if you are in the mood for revenge, you might not care.
Ballykissangel: While not actually a movie, the television series Ballykissangel is about a small Irish village and its new English priest. During the six-season series you see what life is like in a small Irish town and enjoy all the drama, trauma and unexpected life events of the residents. This show gives your home great ambiance for St. Patrick's Day and is great to have on in the background as you are doing other things. It’s an entertaining and endearing show and you can really feel like you are part of the village. Keep in mind, it isn't always uplifting.
The Matchmaker: Even if you aren’t a fan of the romantic comedy genre, you might just like Janeane Garofalo’s 1997 movie The Matchmaker as part of your St. Patrick’s Day movie marathon. It takes place in Ireland, has a score that is full of Irish tunes and also stars the bitingly funny Denis Leary. This is a sweet movie about an American campaign aide who is in Ireland searching for the family of her boss in order to help his re-election. While she does this, a matchmaking festival is going on which puts her in a series of awkward situations. She unexpectedly falls in love and complications ensue. Between the sardonic humor of Garofalo and the witty black humor of Leary, this film could win over even the staunchest romantic comedy haters.
5 Celebrities Who Should Not Be Allowed Near A Plastic Surgeon Ever Again
16 March 20102 responsesYo Prinzel
Heidi Montag’s recent round of 10 cosmetic surgeries unleashed a firestorm of criticism aimed directly at her. People are saying she’s obsessed with plastic surgery, that she looks like a Frankenstein monster and that she is out of control. I’m not exactly sure why because, personally, I think she looks good. Her face doesn’t have all the emotive capabilities that I might normally expect in a human being but you know what? She really does look hot.
Of course, there are some celebrities who have had cosmetic surgeries who haven’t been as judicious as Montag and who don’t look nearly as hot; some of them look downright scary and, as a public service, should steer clear of the surgeon’s office. Here are my top 5 picks for celebrities who should be physically restrained if they attempt to get more plastic surgery.
1. Joan Rivers: Joan Rivers has faced a real uphill battle in the male-dominated comedy world. When you consider her business acumen and determination she is a role model for women everywhere. But when it comes to cosmetic surgery, she has really taken things too far. It seems like every time she gets a new work contract she has a face lift. Her quest for everlasting youth has resulted in her features being pulled so far to the side that her eyes are wide and squinty and so is her mouth, which now has a Heath Ledger-Joker like thing going on. If you look at before pictures you can see that Rivers once had large, pretty eyes and her lips were nicely shaped and full. I think if she stopped the surgery and let nature take its course her face could fall a little like Burt Reynolds’ did and she might look better.
2. Cher: When you have a distinctive look like Cher once did, plastic surgery is devastating. Cher’s nose was once long and full and perfectly complemented her elongated face. Now it’s so small that her face looks ginormous in comparison. Her skin is so tight that her eyeballs can literally be seen as balls. Her body is hot, but I can’t help but wonder how amazing she’d look right now if she hadn’t started hacking away at her individuality.
3. Carrot Top: The comedian Carrot Top is downright scary looking with his ultra-surprised eyes, his pink, puffy lips, and his Jennifer Aniston-like chin. His skin is also preternaturally smooth like the skin of an over-powdered Victorian princess. Gender confusion aside, he just doesn’t look good. It would be interesting to see what would happen if he laid off the surgery and let his eyebrows re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
4. Madonna: It’s been over twenty five years since Madonna announced on American Bandstand that she was going to take over the world and apparently she thinks she should look exactly the same as she did then. While part of her disturbing look is the result of obsessive exercise and dieting creating a real-life Mr. Slim Goodbody for us all to learn anatomy from, part of it is the result of plastic surgery. Madonna is now going for that too-wide eyed, apple cheeked look. The problem is that apple cheeks are simply supposed to be sort of red and rosy; they are not supposed to look like you actually implanted apples under your skin. I’d love to see Madonna gain a couple of pounds and stop searching for eternal youth in a scalpel.
5. Latoya Jackson: Latoya Jackson seems to really hate the idea of having a nose. Judging by her many nose jobs I think she would prefer it if the area around the bridge of her nose were just flat skin and she simply had 2 little holes for breathing. I just don’t understand this obsession with such a small nose—it does not look right. Hers reminds me of a pitchfork or one of those tuning sticks that find water.
So what do you think? Are there any celebrities you'd like to see stay away from the surgeon's knife?
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5 Perfect Date Movies for People Who Hate Romantic Comedies
11 March 2010no responsesYo Prinzel
Believe it or not, not every couple enjoys watching romantic comedies together. While some couples can’t wait to see the latest flick starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, others would rather spend an hour and a half watching Transformers. If you are looking for a different kind of movie with some romance that you and your significant other can both enjoy on date night, here are some suggestions.
Paper Heart (romantic comedy mockumentary): A mockumentary about love, Paper Heart follows comedienne, artist and musician Charlyne Yi as she tries to figure out whether or not she is capable of love. During the mockumentary filming she meets and (though she won't admit it) falls in love with Michael Cera. This movie is funny, cute and charming. Not at all like the rote romantic comedies that are usually crammed down the public's throat. Continue Reading →
Paper Heart (romantic comedy mockumentary): A mockumentary about love, Paper Heart follows comedienne, artist and musician Charlyne Yi as she tries to figure out whether or not she is capable of love. During the mockumentary filming she meets and (though she won't admit it) falls in love with Michael Cera. This movie is funny, cute and charming. Not at all like the rote romantic comedies that are usually crammed down the public's throat. Continue Reading →
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The 8 Best iPhone Games Available Today
11 March 2010no responsesEric
Over the past year, the gaming industry has seen some major changes. One major change is the rise in popularity of mobile gaming. Cell phone games have come a long way from solitaire, and with the iPhone these games are now a force to be taken seriously.
While the iPhone has hundreds of entertaining and fun games to play, I’ve come up with a list of the top 8 iPhone games. If you’re an iPhone gamer, leave a comment with games you think should be on the list.
8. Terminator Salvation—This iPhone game was released in the middle of 2009 in conjunction with the new Terminator movie starring Christian Bale. It’s actually one of the first iPhone games I played, and I still find it pretty impressive.
Terminator Salvation for the iPhone has a certain Gears of War feel to it. You can crouch and take cover while in battle, and the camera view is just behind your character over his shoulder. Gamesoft, the developers of this game, did an excellent job of nailing the controls for this game, making it easy and fun to play. Continue Reading →
While the iPhone has hundreds of entertaining and fun games to play, I’ve come up with a list of the top 8 iPhone games. If you’re an iPhone gamer, leave a comment with games you think should be on the list.
8. Terminator Salvation—This iPhone game was released in the middle of 2009 in conjunction with the new Terminator movie starring Christian Bale. It’s actually one of the first iPhone games I played, and I still find it pretty impressive.
Terminator Salvation for the iPhone has a certain Gears of War feel to it. You can crouch and take cover while in battle, and the camera view is just behind your character over his shoulder. Gamesoft, the developers of this game, did an excellent job of nailing the controls for this game, making it easy and fun to play. Continue Reading →
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Child Fashion Models
11 March 2010no responsesMacIntosh
Who can forget JonBenet Ramsey? She was that Colorado pre-teen murdered in her own home.
JonBenet Ramsey was a model that competed in fashion shows. She was a little girl, age-wise, but full grown woman in the way she dressed. And there's just something disturbing about the whole pre-teen fashion business -- especially when you consider all the pedaphiles out there enjoying these shows for all the wrong reasons. Although JonBenet's parents have long been suspected of killing their own child, a strange man named John Karr confessed to her murder, only to be found not to be the real killer.
Yet, all the publicity over the Ramsey killing has not stopped the flow of teen model photos crowding the internet. Continue Reading →
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3 Theories about the Last Season of “LOST”
17 February 2010no responsesYo Prinzel
If you haven’t watched the season premiere of LOST yet then stop reading this post. I do not want to be responsible for taking away your joy and excitement as you watch Sayid… oh… look what I almost did there.
Okay, if you haven’t watched LOST please close the web browser now.
Alright, now that they're gone, let’s get started. Based on the season premiere of LOST, here are my three predictions about this season.
1. Sayid is the only one who can save them all. In the first episode of LOST’s final season we see Sayid being killed and then resurrected. When he is carried out of the springs at the temple, his arms are straight out to the side, much like they would have been if he was crucified. Do you remember what we learned about Sayid’s childhood in the early seasons of LOST? We found that Sayid often sacrificed himself and took the role of the bad guy in order to spare his brother. We know we’ve got a symbolic God in Jacob, a symbolic devil in the Man in Black, could we also have a symbolic Jesus in Sayid? A sacrificial lamb? If so, then he may need to die in order to save them. Continue Reading →
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Your New Phone Company: Google!
17 January 2010no responsesUsha
Your favorite search engine is now all set to serve you as your phone company too. Just listen to this…. you may end up paying just a fraction of what your current phone company charges for your calls.
Google, after shelling out $30 million, is now the new owner of the online phone company, Gizmo5. The founder of Gizmo5, Michael Robertson, known as the “troublemaker,” is technically smart and made millions during the dot-com boom from MP3.com. Of course, he was involved in several lawsuits from major record labels during this phase. He later went on to create the controversial Lindows that created Linux installations for the low-end PCs, and got sued by the mighty Microsoft. He is not yet free of all these issues. EMI is suing his current music venture, MP3tunes.com. Despite this history of lawsuits, he is now going to be the new Adviser to Google Voice.
Gizmo5 is similar to Skype but with a much smaller user base when compared to Skype. It offers voice-over-IP software for computers and mobile phones. It allows users to make free or low-cost calls. Continue Reading →
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Butt Cam For The Denim Devotee!
17 January 2010no responsesUsha
Women have always been beauty and fashion conscious; anything other than a perfect fitting dress or pants is considered taboo.
Today, men and women of all ages swear by a perfect fitting pair of jeans. This huge demand for jeans leads fashion houses to come up with innovative ideas to keep the customers happy and increase sales.
Jeans are like people and come in various sizes and colors. The cut and fit of the jeans is very important. Trying out a new pair of jeans in a shop’s changing room entails twisting around sideways, craning the neck to get a glimpse of how it looks from the back or using mirrors. Another option is to let the person you’ve gone shopping with decide how it looks on you. The main thing that worries women is if the bum looks too big in a particular pair.
Thanks to a cam introduced by Jeanswest in their changing rooms, now shopping is made a lot easier for ladies, as you no longer need to ask your men, “Does my butt look too big in these jeans?”
Women can now answer this fashion question themselves. The Butt Cam, as it is called, will show them how their back looks when trying out different jeans.
Stephen Younane, CEO of Jeanswest, an Australian based company, which is one of the biggest jeans and casual wear retailers with several stores abroad, said “It’s important the jeans look and feel great and the Butt Cam provides the ultimate ‘check point’ moment in the fitting room.” The company said, “Butt Cam was aimed at giving customers a butt view of what they look like in the latest denim styles.” Continue Reading →
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“Crime Scene Investigation” – The Diginovel That Symbolizes Convergence!
17 January 2010no responsesUsha
Books have been so much a part of my growing up years and a friend I go to when I need to get away from the rest of the world. All my pocket money went into buying books I found appealing. I wouldn’t part with my book collection for anything. It is through those books that I had a chance to delve deep into the souls of many great writers, like Tolstoy.
Tolstoy was not considered a great writer by many but his characters were living beings that explained the meaning of life. I shared many personal moments with him and others, in the intimacy of my bedroom, before drifting off to sleep dreaming of the tall, dark and handsome Mills & Boon heroes.
I don’t remember when my love affair with books began, but I’m sure it must have been the very first time I held a book in my hand as a child.
For someone like me, the new concept of reading books online still does not seem realistic, as the only form of text I’ve enjoyed reading is in the books that you can hold in your hands. But there is a change taking place behind our backs, by creative writers who understand the pulse of today’s computer-savvy youngsters.
We have to accept that the internet era is all about convergence. Even a diehard “book” addict like me cannot help appreciating the innovative thinking that the print, television and computers could all come together to create a beautiful transmedia experience.
I’m sure there cannot be many who haven’t watched the famous “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” television series. It is a new-age crime drama that has been the number one series in the Neilson ratings for four consecutive years. In 2007, it was the most watched show in the world and continues to attract all generations of people. Continue Reading →
Tolstoy was not considered a great writer by many but his characters were living beings that explained the meaning of life. I shared many personal moments with him and others, in the intimacy of my bedroom, before drifting off to sleep dreaming of the tall, dark and handsome Mills & Boon heroes.
I don’t remember when my love affair with books began, but I’m sure it must have been the very first time I held a book in my hand as a child.
For someone like me, the new concept of reading books online still does not seem realistic, as the only form of text I’ve enjoyed reading is in the books that you can hold in your hands. But there is a change taking place behind our backs, by creative writers who understand the pulse of today’s computer-savvy youngsters.
We have to accept that the internet era is all about convergence. Even a diehard “book” addict like me cannot help appreciating the innovative thinking that the print, television and computers could all come together to create a beautiful transmedia experience.
I’m sure there cannot be many who haven’t watched the famous “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” television series. It is a new-age crime drama that has been the number one series in the Neilson ratings for four consecutive years. In 2007, it was the most watched show in the world and continues to attract all generations of people. Continue Reading →
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Worst Home Shopping Network Products
17 January 20104 responsesYo Prinzel
I watch the Home Shopping Network. A lot. I don’t buy anything, but I do sometimes see cool things that I would like to have. Most of what I see on HSN, however, is crap. Wait, no… not just crap but colossal crap. HSN is home to easy-to-sell, mass-market appeal products--or so they say. Most of the time when I stare at the station I'm left wondering if these products are really what the mass-market wants.
With that being said, some products truly are worse than others. I've rounded up the four absolute worst product lines for you. Naturally, this is just my opinion which you will enjoy if you agree with it. If you don't agree with it... well, get out your Esteban guitar, put on your Quacker Factory shirt and Princess Amanda oversized cuff bracelet, and stare at your Sorelle collectibles while cursing my name.
Esteban’s Guitars: Okay, first of all, only on HSN can a guy with really long, dirty fingernails and a camel toe actually move product. What does that have to do with his guitars? Um… well… okay, nothing but still… it's weird. So what to say about his guitars… ugh. With crappy names like Crystal Rose, Starlight, and Amber Ice and paint jobs that include flowers, sparkles and general ugliness, Esteban’s guitars defy cool. They are straight from the vortex that stole cool away from a rockin' instrument. The people who buy his guitars all seem really happy with the quality of the guitar and the accompanying instructional tools, so maybe being viewed as a douchbag with a crappy guitar would be worth it.
Quacker Factory Clothing: Okay, I’m cheating a little here because the Quacker Factory products are actually on QVC, but my hatred for them is so very strong that I am going to eschew rules and titles and things and include them on this list. Aimed at the larger body types, these horrific clothes from the Quacker Factory studio are juvenile--not whimsical. They are tacky and… well… terrible. Many of them have outdoor and other scenes on them, which is so wrong because there is never an appropriate time or place to wear clothing that has a "scene" on it. They are ill-fitting, unflattering and not stylish. There are so many more attractive clothing options for ladies of all sizes that I just can't understand the appeal of Quacker Factory clothes.
The Princess Amanda Jewelry Collection: Jewelry is one product that has the luxury of being big or small and still looking good… if it has a good design. The Princess Amanda Jewelry Collection on HSN is devoid of any attractive qualities--unless "big" is an attractive quality. It's not that there is a design flaw in the jewelry; instead, this jewelry line is suffering from having no design at all. Just a bunch of big, gaudy stones stuck onto some sort of base. It’s like they created a "bigger is better" competition, and Princess Amanda won but sacrificed good taste along the way. Some of the jewelry is modeled after animals but the line manages to remove any natural charm that animals can bring by crusting their bodies up with crappy stones.
Sorelle Collectibles: If you are trying to model your home décor around the style of a Russian Czar or Victorian Queen, then Sorelle Collectibles is the line for you. Their boring and tacky line of crap… er… I mean “Antiques of tomorrow” home décor consists of overworked and oversimplified odds and ends that no one needs. I don’t know what it is about HSN designers who think that if you just make something look ostentatious it means it’s divine. Their ceramic figurines are poorly painted, their ceramic boxes shaped like telephones are gaudy and impractical and their crystal figurines are clumsy and style-less at best.
Alright, it's your turn. What are some of the worst HSN products you've seen?
With that being said, some products truly are worse than others. I've rounded up the four absolute worst product lines for you. Naturally, this is just my opinion which you will enjoy if you agree with it. If you don't agree with it... well, get out your Esteban guitar, put on your Quacker Factory shirt and Princess Amanda oversized cuff bracelet, and stare at your Sorelle collectibles while cursing my name.
Esteban’s Guitars: Okay, first of all, only on HSN can a guy with really long, dirty fingernails and a camel toe actually move product. What does that have to do with his guitars? Um… well… okay, nothing but still… it's weird. So what to say about his guitars… ugh. With crappy names like Crystal Rose, Starlight, and Amber Ice and paint jobs that include flowers, sparkles and general ugliness, Esteban’s guitars defy cool. They are straight from the vortex that stole cool away from a rockin' instrument. The people who buy his guitars all seem really happy with the quality of the guitar and the accompanying instructional tools, so maybe being viewed as a douchbag with a crappy guitar would be worth it.
Quacker Factory Clothing: Okay, I’m cheating a little here because the Quacker Factory products are actually on QVC, but my hatred for them is so very strong that I am going to eschew rules and titles and things and include them on this list. Aimed at the larger body types, these horrific clothes from the Quacker Factory studio are juvenile--not whimsical. They are tacky and… well… terrible. Many of them have outdoor and other scenes on them, which is so wrong because there is never an appropriate time or place to wear clothing that has a "scene" on it. They are ill-fitting, unflattering and not stylish. There are so many more attractive clothing options for ladies of all sizes that I just can't understand the appeal of Quacker Factory clothes.
The Princess Amanda Jewelry Collection: Jewelry is one product that has the luxury of being big or small and still looking good… if it has a good design. The Princess Amanda Jewelry Collection on HSN is devoid of any attractive qualities--unless "big" is an attractive quality. It's not that there is a design flaw in the jewelry; instead, this jewelry line is suffering from having no design at all. Just a bunch of big, gaudy stones stuck onto some sort of base. It’s like they created a "bigger is better" competition, and Princess Amanda won but sacrificed good taste along the way. Some of the jewelry is modeled after animals but the line manages to remove any natural charm that animals can bring by crusting their bodies up with crappy stones.
Sorelle Collectibles: If you are trying to model your home décor around the style of a Russian Czar or Victorian Queen, then Sorelle Collectibles is the line for you. Their boring and tacky line of crap… er… I mean “Antiques of tomorrow” home décor consists of overworked and oversimplified odds and ends that no one needs. I don’t know what it is about HSN designers who think that if you just make something look ostentatious it means it’s divine. Their ceramic figurines are poorly painted, their ceramic boxes shaped like telephones are gaudy and impractical and their crystal figurines are clumsy and style-less at best.
Alright, it's your turn. What are some of the worst HSN products you've seen?
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