happy birthday, maurice sendak

If you noticed the Google Doodle today, you'd know it would've been Maurice Sendek's 83rd Birthday.
Originally, I was going to post an interview or a classic reading of Sendek's landmark creation, Where the Wild Things Are. However, I found this. Christopher Walken reading the popular children's book. This will be your best laugh of the day. Or maybe, even week.

"And now", cried Max, "Let he wild rumpus start!".

saul's doodle

The best Google Doodle appeared today on the popular search engine. The video celebrated Saul Bass' 93rd birthday. Bass was an American graphic designer and Oscar winning filmmaker, who was primarily known for his design of movie title sequences, film posters and corporate logos. Might have seen his work in The Man with the Golden Arm, and was the guy who did came up with  AT&T "bell" and its "globe" logo in the 80s.

rest well, roger ebert

Thanks for feeding my hunger for movies. 

one word movie reviews

Skintastic 

rip larry hagman

rip michael clarke duncan

the making of..

Back in the days when movies were an experience, The Clockwork Orange continues to be a cult classic. If you haven't had the chance to see this gem, make sure to put it on top of your Must Watch List. For those who have, check out this short documentary on the making of..

rip nora ephron

Writer for such Hollywood staples as You've Got Mail, and her classic, When Herry Met Sally. Cancer sucks.

rip henry hill

The basis behind my favorite Mob movie, Henry Hill was a Goodfella. Might just watch the movie for the millionth time tonight in his honor. Here's a documentary I found on the Tube about his colorful life.

the party monster

Damn shame about Culkin. If you haven't seen the picture yet, Google it. He looks like he could use a good month at the local In and Out or Steak and Waffles joint. Came up with this gem this afternoon while thinking of Culkin's indie classic, Party Monster. Based on the true story of teen club promoter, Michael Alig. Here's Seth Green telling Mac how to be Fab.

bueller, bueller..

As much as I wish it was a teaser for the sequel of the classic 80s blockbuster, and the return of the much loved Ferris Bueller, it's just an ad that will be airing during the Super Bowl. Brilliant, though. A teaser an for an ad. What everyone is asking now is who's footing the bill?

bozo

Bozo Texino, the great boxcar artist, shares some wise words that rings true to someone we all know. Wink, Wink..

juice turns 20

hello

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oh mila.

bridge's facial hair

I think I might have a man-crush on Jeff Bridge's facial hair. Homeboy can rock anything. Beard, Gotee, 'Stache.   I wish some of us were that lucky. This post is dedicated to the great Jeff Bridge's Facial Hair.

rip joe bodolai

Sad news out of Hollywood this morning. Joe was from Toronto and used to work with CBC and wrote a bunch of the stations best shows. Including Kids in The Hall. He in fact did the first draft of Wayne's World with Mike. I found his blog a while back by accident. It wasn't until later I would know his bio. Bunch of my industry pals were pals with him. He was a funny guy. When I needed inspiration or a laugh, I would jog over to his page and read. His writing was inspirational, funny and honest. I was sad to learn about the news today that it has been rumoured to be a suicide and The Note can be found on His Page as the last entry. Read it. Took me a while to get through it. At least he wrote it with class and humour. Wish it wasn't so, Joe. We'll miss you.

Hate it when funny dies.

To check out his blog you can go here.

the crazy never die.

A lucky little find I had today while snooping around the Tube. An old documentary on the great Hunter S. Thompson that was originally only available on VHS. A warm, cozy watch on a Holiday evening.

rip patrice o'neal

I wrote about the time I met him last month. You can read it here. 

like crazy good..

Woke up putting on the tele and saw the trailer for this movie that comes out today. Like Crazy. I heard good things about it when it was playing during TIFF. This was the first time I actually saw the trailer for it. As soon as the lead actress muttered something with an English tongue, I was hooked. I'm a sucker for Brit chicks. I did some research and ends up it also has a cool soundtrack featuring Canadian band, Stars. Cancon, English chick and it's Indie. All I need to watch a romantic drama...

Trailer


Dead Hearts - Stars