May 2009
Ok, let’s get real. There is no call for California to be this big. Playing “guess the episode” 20 Questions to stave off madness.
This wknd so far: Fun tweet-up, @mereberg’s rad screening, kicking 5k ass with @ladimcbeth (30 min!). Now: off to Sacramento with bro. Whoo!
For the Revlon 5k tomorrow, @ladimacbeth & I are meeting super-early. Help dull the pain of a 6 AM Saturday by donating: http://is.gd/wK6R
A chart compiling replies to the question: “If a dude is only to watch one ‘Star Trek’ episode, which should it be?” http://is.gd/xC8L
“First thing your web site should have? Your web series. Eric Mortensten,...”
– NewTeeVee | How to Showcase Your Web Series On a Web Site
ericmortensen:
If you describe something to lizlet as “big ass”, that’s what she’s going to print. I was so pleased when I read that. :)
I am a reporter and reporters tell the truth. :)
Okay, so the bf is a TNG -> later fan of “Star Trek,” but has never seen an ep of TOS. If he only watches one, which one should it be?
Officially plugging my ears and going “lalalalalala” whenever “Star Trek” comes up. Have not been this excited for a movie in a while.
“I am comforted by Richard Dawkins’ theory of memes. Those are mental...”
– Roger Ebert’s Journal: Go gentle into that good night. Read this now. (h/t to yendi)
NewTeeVee: Teen Vampire’s Vlog Tells the Truth... →
I’ve been asked once or twice how I pick what videos I write about on NewTeeVee, and the honest truth is that it varies. Sometimes, it’s the hot new show to drop, sometimes it’s the latest viral to go crazy.
But sometimes it’s a day like today, where I’m sorting through press releases and combing charts in search of something intriguing, and completely striking...
If you haven’t already met, allow me to introduce you to Garfunkel & Oates. You’re welcome. :) http://is.gd/x2AC
So on Saturday I’m running the Revlon anti-lady-cancer 5k. Check out my donation page for info (& a super-fierce photo). http://is.gd/wK6R
Artists I hear when I search iTunes for “shoes”: Loretta Lynn, Paul Simon, Arctic Monkeys, KC & The Sunshine Band, Liam “Kelly” Sullivan.
Check out my web series website primer, with thx to @reelfeed, @daisywhitney, @georgeruiz, @ericmortensten, & @mbeckett! http://bit.ly/4SFrq
NYTimes.com: Memos to Hollywood →
To: Lionsgate
Cc: Extreme horror filmmakers and fanatics
From: M.D.
Yuck! Yeah, yeah, yeah, it’s only a movie. But if films don’t have any wider meaning in the culture, don’t have real impact on minds and bodies, why do so many of us dedicate our lives to obsessing over them?
