Friday, April 30, 2010

Two tickets to that thing you love...


FUNNIEST COMMERCIAL EVER! Old Spice has been on the target with their newest marketing strategy. The commercial "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" is my personal favorite and literally makes me crack up from beginning to end. The actor, Isaiah Mustafa, from in this commercial was such a hit that he actually was asked to go on The Ellen Degeneres Show. After viewing this commercial I became curious to discover more. DUMB! for whatever reason struck me as hilarious... it's probably the dumbest commercial ever, but so funny. These POWER commercials are so funny. 2 thumbs up for the newest additions!

Dodgeball is a sport of violence, exclusion, and degradation...

Dodgeball, released in 2004, stars Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller as two gym owners who are in competition with one another. Ben stiller plays a crazy exercise obsessed gym buff, White Goodman, who wants to take over Peter Lefleur's (Vince Vaughn) gym and will if Peter doesn't come up with $50,000 fast! He and his friends enter a hardcore dodgeball tournament and of course ends up being in competition with Goodman's team. Although it was listed as the number 46 of 50 funniest comedies of all time, I was dissapointed with the comedy level of this movie. It had it's moments but overall it was a let down. Vaughn and Stiller have been known for starring in some really funny movies so maybe I had my expectations set too high. Either way I was let down and did not have the desire to purchase the film to add to my comedy collection.

One, two, Freddy's comin for you...

I have to say I am looking forward to the newest remake of Nightmare on Elm Street! I loved the original, not because it's scary, but more due to the fact it's one of the cheesiest horror films ever. Maybe it was due to the lack of special effects but I couldn't help but laugh the entire time. Especially Johnny Depp's death scene! The amount of blood spewed from his bed after he is sucked in his just ridiculous, which makes it hilarioussss, and the mothers response is priceless. All the deaths in all the Nightmare on Elm Street movies are hysterical. Yes I know, most people were terrified by the film, including my mother who to this day refuses to watch any horror movie because of the old school horror films of the 80's, but I just find them humurous. I feel the new movie may actually be scary because of the updated special effects. The plot line is really freaky but viewing the original for the first time in this day and age it's anything but scary. Although there have been some bad reviews for the newest film, I will probably end up seeing it because I love scary movies and worse case scenario it ends up being as corny and funny as the original. Either way, it's a win-win!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Relax already!

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stoned were threatened by Revolution Muslim for their latest episode which premeired April 14th, which featured a censored out Muhammad. According this article the duo disrespected their prophet Muhammad and they are not taking this lightly. In fact the post mentioned that the creators could end up like Theo Van Gogh for airing the episode. If you're not familiar with Theo Van Gogh, he was murdered, being shot eight times. This is just ridiculous to me. The idea that comedians would get death threats for a harmless show. Yes, South Park can be offensive, but really?!? DEATH THREATS?! this is just insanity. In my opinion, Revolution Muslim's follow up regarding the episode is ridiculous, and I can't even keep a straight face reading their response, "By placing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in a bear suit, the creators of South Park sought to insult the sacred, and show their blatant and general disregard for religion. By insulting our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) without the outright depicting of his image, the creators of South Park thought that they had found some loophole in the Muslim faith for them to mock. " South Park has poked fun at every religion and as much as it can be seen as offensive, I think it's absolutely crazy to think they are receiving death threats!

"Weeee let's go climb a tree"

My all time favorite episode of South Park originally aired on October 9, 2010. Since that premiere the "Dead Celebrities" episode has landed istelf at the number one spot of my favorites and has yet to be topped. With the recent deaths of many celebrities including Michael Jackson, Billy Mays, Farrah Faucett, Patrick Swayze and many others, South Park took advantage and poked fun at all of these celebrities. Most focused on were Billy Mays and Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson returns to southpark when he possesses Ike to enter a beauty pageant and become what he's always wanted to be, a little white girl. With references to Poltergeist and poking fun at the "gayest show in the fucking world," Ghost Hunters, this episode is pure genius.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

I'm doin' a headstand mothafucka!

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell, is an absolutely hysterical comedy about a not so successful composer Peter trying to get over his ex-girlfriend, a successful actress, Sarah. In the first five minutes, during the break up, there is more than enough awkward nudity. Peter tries to get over his ex by going on a tropical vacation to Hawaii, but of course Sarah shows up with her new sex-crazed boyfriend, played by Russell Brand. Of course everything is going wrong, until Peter meets the beautiful hostess of the hotel, Rachel. It's the cliche love story but it's filled with enough comedy that it doesn't come off as corny. After viewing it in theaters I knew I wanted to see it again. I rented the DVD and there are several deleted scenes (especially the yoga scene) which are so funny. These bloopers are also worth watching. Overall I definitely recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a good comedy!