The trailer for Hyde Park on Hudson, written by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson, directed by Roger Michell, and starring Bill Murray and Laura Linney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQaScjiWDyY The script seems delightful, and Murray looks like he's in line for some Oscar buzz for his portrayal of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Incidentally, did you ... Read more »

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This wouldn’t air nowadays.
Seriously?

I'm a little disappointed that I didn't stumble upon this video sooner. I really, really, really like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oioNZSPqRM Don't know Gogol Bordello? Read on... Read more »

You gotta give credit where credit is due, though - kid's got mad perseverance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lL1juFmLWYRelated posts: I’ve been converted. The Ooks of Hazzard cover MGMT’s Kids…with ukuleles Un Rendez Vous – A short film by Guy Ritchie for Dior Homme Read more »

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This is actually certifiably hilarious

Although this does smack a little of being over-produced/directed, it's still some kind of heart-warming to see good old fashioned handiwork. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAfSfnykXfoRelated posts: From my brother: David Kahn, making it difficult for people to believe that he’s qualified for his job. From my brother: Archigasm From my brother: The Shard Read more »

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Keith Apicary at a Kimberly Cole music video audition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IixQox4rhEw Haven't heard of Keith Apicary? Neither had I. But this article explains all. Google's pretty great.Related posts: Nathan Fielder From Nathan I’m jealous I didn’t do this first Read more »

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When I was younger, I loved these sorts of animated films because of how imaginative they were, and because it felt as if these sorts of films were giving us full license to think and create freely. Now I look at them and, although I'm still captivated/jealous by how imaginative they ... Read more »

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Kristen Bell, Ellen DeGeneres, Dax Shepard, and a sloth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jw3T3Jy70Related posts: From E: The best thing I’ve seen today. An excellent example of my greatest fear: Quite likely the greatest footage ever. Read more »

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Man, I love how these sound. Canadian composer/producer Streets by Night has just released his five track album, Acappella Sessions Vol. 1, that takes songs from Jay-Z (Song Cry), 2 Pac (Me Against the World), Aaliyah (Are You That Somebody?), Notorious B.I.G. (Everyday Struggle), and Nas (It Ain't Hard to ... Read more »

So here's my list of who I think will win at tonight's Golden Globe Awards, not necessarily of who I think should win. UPDATE: Winners in Amber! Best Motion Picture - Drama The Descendants * Well, it was either this or Hugo. So I was half right? The Help Hugo The Ides of March Moneyball War Horse The only ... Read more »

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I'm surprised I haven't posted this in the past, but this is one of my favourite films, 7:35 de la Mañana (7:35 in the Morning), by Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo, nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2004 Academy Awards (click on the CC in the bottom right ... Read more »

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