On I Got Yer Bear Video Right Here
"Bearfucker! Do you need assistance?"
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On Bad Company In Good Company Till The Day They Die
Talk Talk released "Talk Talk" on a self-titled EP, which quickly became their first album, "The Party's Over." When the video ran on MTV, I remembered seeing "Talk Talk" as the album title.
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On Garry Shider, Funk Pioneer, 1953-2010
If Sleigh Bells had any integrity, they'd stop "playing" their "Ring Ring" (or "Rill Rill") song out of respect.
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On Real Nerd Talk: 'Doctor Who' Goes Psycho Off the Rails
I can see how the script-writers are writing themselves into a corner, especially given that the upcoming show, "The Lodger" (please let there be a David Bowie reference), appears to be a Doctor-solo episode. My hope is that the two-parter does not resolve every plot complication--I'm still a bit muddled about River Song--and that its developments drift into the Christmas Special and Season 6. My fear is that the script-writers will reach deep into their pockets, and pull out some timey-wimey deus ex machina mumbo-jumbo while Amy snogs a Weeping Angel while dressed as Little Boots.
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On Real Nerd Talk: 'Doctor Who' Goes Psycho Off the Rails
While it would be a better combination, if only because I think Smith is better-looking than Tennant, and Karen Gillan is the cutest companion since, well, Peri...no. The entire lurrrrrve saga with Rose grew tedious, and I'd rather not have a repeat.
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On Real Nerd Talk: 'Doctor Who' Goes Psycho Off the Rails
(In addition, I gaped at the last 5-10 minutes of the episode, as it felt like someone grafted, oh, "Gray's Anatomy" or "Scrubs" onto a sci-fi show, turning the entire episode into a 45-minute PSA about depression. I can see how the trip into the future with Van Gogh works, but only in the context of cheering Amy up. Other than that, it was jarring.)
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On Real Nerd Talk: 'Doctor Who' Goes Psycho Off the Rails
There were other hints throughout this episode that Vincent wasn't the only person who needed cheering up, as the beginning segment has Amy wondering why the Doctor was being so nice to her. I have my suspicions that he's still trying to trigger some sort of Rory-themed flashback in Amy's memory; after all, he still has possession of Rory's engagement ring (foreshadowing the season finale?).
I don't think that the Doctor will succeed at getting Amy to remember Rory, which ties in nicely with the other major recurring storyline throughout this season (besides the Crack): in spite of his 900+ years and vast travels, Eleven is merely a really wise being and not an omnipotent god. There are still things in the Doctor's universe he can't explain, there are still plans that don't always work out, there are still limitations to his knowledge. I view this partially as a way for Stephen Moffat to bring back some mystery to the Doctor, as the latter half of the RTD/Tennant combo had the Doctor as some sort of lonely omnipotent god, and quite honestly, what's the fun of watching an all-knowing, all-powerful being run around the multiverse? Watching the Doctor fail or fall short is, to me, much more satisfying as character development and for storytelling techniques.
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On 20 Albums That Are Celebrating Their 20th Anniversary In 2010, Thus Making Me Feel Old
That Goo is poison. Never trust a big butt and a smile.
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On Sleigh Bells, "Treats"
OK, smartass math equation time:
Sleigh Bells = A Place To Bury Strangers - Jesus and Mary Chain + Pipettes
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On Happy Birthday, David Yow
My Jesus Lizard memories were courtesy of Gabe's in Iowa City, circa 1997-98.
1. During one song (I think "Rope") David Yow was lifted up to the low-slung rafters, whereupon he sang while swinging upside-down by his knees.
2. When the band ended the show, and Yow made his way back to the bar, I was surprised to see just how short he was. His build reminded me of a pit bull--not large in size, but woe be unto the person who would mess with him.