Cops & Queers Make Good Looking...whathaveyou

Well, well, well. Who cannot stand the test of time, might you ask? Marylin Manson. Oh, go ahead and say, "Whatever. I am a.) too young or b.) don't care or c.) care but evolved or even d.) too old for this goth one trick pony". Right you are A, B, C and even you, D. Marylin Mason is a jerk. Exhibit A:
Spooky! I remember thinking to myself "Here is a ligitamate degenerate!" and I was right. Half of the social ills that transpired between the release of this video and the release of Paris Hilton's video was blamed on one man. Paul. Not the rest of the band, mind you. Just Paul. Nowadays's this poor man's catharsis from blighted miscreant to International Savage to i don't...what are you talking about? has been played across the burlesque, sequins and age. Marilyn Manson is a Dillitante. Observe exhibit B:
Chilling.
Incidentally, if you are curious, there are people who were instrumental in creating the Marilyn Manson motif who were not posers. Here is one such lady.

Like I Love You

It's gotta be a tough gig to be an actor...no, seriously it must. First they've gotta play pretend all the time and they've always gotta get it right, but they don't always have (nor should they) the say in who they get to play with. Whenever chemistry is there on screen it's like peeking into a window an actually seeing some people do some stuff. Like, Real People Really Doing Things Together. They can be performing mundane or trivial pursuits; they can be sad or scary or naughty or completely inspiring and an adoring audience (moi) will love them forever. Not so much if they can't muster up even the tiniest spark. Nothing...and you're professionals? The following is a list of couples who just can't seem to get it up.

1. Pam and Jim, The Office. If you didn't know, these two are supposed to be you and me if we worked at The Office. We're goofy, and honest, and forthright and so in....not love. Pam and Jim have more report with the camera than they do together. They look like a couple of High School theater kids who totally do not hang out together after school. A let down because office romances are hot.
2. Jack and Wendy Torrance, The Shining. I suppose that one would have to have a little distance from their spouse, maybe even a total disregard for that person's well being if one were going to willingly sign up for a tour of duty in the scariest haunted hotel in the world. That would make sense. Because these two, when they are together, can't even convincingly feign interest. It's like watching one of those Animal Planet shows where they try to the the boy panda to bang the girl panda. They're not feeling it, I can tell. Give me the bat!
3. McCain and Palin or hell, Obama and Biden for that matter. Maybe they are not actors, but that doesn't excuse them from trying. Ain't none of these a Clinton and Gore.

The Oscars

For the first time in many years, I was able to watch the entirety of the Oscars last night. Some things that struck me:
The Wealth of Foreign Talent. Not a single American actor won any of the four acting categories.
The Disney Regime. Enchanted, Ratatouille and Miley all around.
The Exclusion of Brad. Apparently they didn't have time to include Renfro.
The Exclusion of Whoopi. No comment from the montage makers concerning this slight.*
On the stage, Once again. They cut her speech out and then she comes back on?
Ryan Seacrest. His outfit was silly.
Regis. Too much! Too, too much Reege!
The Bourne Movie. Lots of tech oscars went to this film. I think I'll watch it now.
The Two Dudes From Superbad. Wow, that was bad.
The OCD Coehn Brother. Lots of ear pulling, guy.
Diablo Cody's Day-to-Night Wear. At least it wasn't a red leopard print chemise.
Jack. Why?
The Clothing. Pretty is as pretty blah.
The Montages. Produced before or after the strike as a safety net?
John Travolta's Hair. Wow. Do you think it took two hours to do it?
All in all I had a fun time watching! I love how happy people look when they accept their award, as well as placing bets on obscure entries like Best Sound Editing or Best Costume. Apparently it was a ratings bomb (see above), but I will definitely try to tune in again next year.
*The Academy has apologized for their error.

The Writers Strike

I'm going through TV withdrawals. I am not lucky in the way some people are in that they will watch anything, everything the ninety channels cable grants them. Instead I love three little programs and with this damn strike (I support it; the claims are just) the writers have left me bereft of comedy. I miss:
The Office. Never has being consistently awkward so funny. I have worked for corporations before, and all of these characters have been my coworker or manager at some point. Who I miss the most: Dwight Shrute. The beet farm, Mose and Garbage, the evil glances aside, undying dedication to Michael and the primal howl weeping all wrapped up in a large goofy man. On the other hand, I feel a little short changed with the Pam/Jim stuff. I anticipated their realized attraction to each other for what, 3 seasons? Then all I got was a stolen kiss in her car. Who wrote that? Hopefully this strike will inspire the writers.
30 Rock. I think it's the spirit behind the performances and writing of this show that I love the most. I am not a New York City Person and likely will never become one, but the busyness of the city becomes fluid instead of daunting. Who I miss the most: All of them. This is a wonderful cast. Tina Fey is surprisingly adept, Alec Baldwin is a perfect straight man, Tracy Jordan makes everything funny. Kenneth, Jenna and Pete too are spot on. And the capers!
Always Sunny in Philidelphia. Watching this show is like hanging out with the funniest bunch of degenerate assholes you never wanted to hang out with. Nothing is sacred. Who I miss the most: Charlie. Just as much of an asshole as anyone else, but this little gingerbread man has heart. And a very short fuse.

It's Sunday: Just for fun

The Ladies:
Liv Tyler for Givenchy
Eva's Ass is everywhere!
I'm bored of Paris, aren't you?
Obligatory Britney; Maybe she's comin' round the bend
The Gentlemen:
Becks....Falsetto in Armani
I used to have a Tom Cruise poster in my bedroom, now my therapist does
The film is goofy and overlong...but I love this Englishman

It's Sunday. Let's look at the Celebs!

Yes, it's a silly pursuit, but....
The Ladies:
Fourfour has a wonderful, brilliant, and inspiring Beyonce montage.
Who is this Veronica Mars?
I've never been a Jennifer Love Hewlett person, enough said.
Is it me, or is every actor on the Sci-Fi channel really, really bad?
Obligatory Britney. Oh honey.
The Gentlemen:
When saying I love you means I'll sue.
Montel Williams' ego vs. a kid.
Hirsute young man!
Princely doesn't begin to describe the latest offering from Snoop and Spike.