We did have a total of six but three were casualties of Cabbage Night.
Halloween!
Zombie Elton John, Pumpkin Pussy and Bucktooth Billy.
We did have a total of six but three were casualties of Cabbage Night.
We did have a total of six but three were casualties of Cabbage Night.
Life Is A Lemon
...And I Want My Money Back. I personally hate Meat Loaf the singer but hey, it went with the post. Kinda.
I love this meatloaf hand! I don't think I'd have the patience for something like this but I love that someone else gave it a shot and included such detailed notes along the way. (And I love the fact that she included a cute pancake chaser at the end.)
And while I'm on the topic of food, I just have to say that I have a new addition to my "If I Ever Own A Restaurant" list. Tonight I ate at a restaurant where the waiter was not wearing a tie clip. This would never be allowed in my restaurant. I can't even begin to describe to you the all kinds of disgusted I was at seeing his patriotic tie sliding this way and that across my salad as he reached across the table to give my friend her drink. So not cool. From now on, tie clips must be worn and all butter served soft!
I love this meatloaf hand! I don't think I'd have the patience for something like this but I love that someone else gave it a shot and included such detailed notes along the way. (And I love the fact that she included a cute pancake chaser at the end.)
And while I'm on the topic of food, I just have to say that I have a new addition to my "If I Ever Own A Restaurant" list. Tonight I ate at a restaurant where the waiter was not wearing a tie clip. This would never be allowed in my restaurant. I can't even begin to describe to you the all kinds of disgusted I was at seeing his patriotic tie sliding this way and that across my salad as he reached across the table to give my friend her drink. So not cool. From now on, tie clips must be worn and all butter served soft!
And So It Begins...
- There are 23 people, myself included, serving on the Grand Jury.
- 98% of them are extremely bitter that they will be serving for the next 6 weeks. The exceptions being myself and a mystery writer with fierce red hair who likes to crochet. And yes, I have since nicknamed her "firecrochet". I'm so mature, I know.
- The Grand Jury room is so not grand. I'm thinking shabby chic with the emphasis on shabby.
- I was appointed Junior Deputy Foreperson. What that is I'm not sure but I'm throwing that title around the homestead like it means something.
Scary Movie Roll Call
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006):
Okay, this is not a horror flick but I’m including it here anyway because of the fur factor. I was a little ick'ed out by the ridiculously hirsute Robert Downey Jr. but then seeing Nicole Kidman wear the fur jacket that was made from none other than his very own hair really grossed me out. One could argue that this was a very sweet and intimate gesture in that the fur jacket was symbolic of his undying love for her but I just couldn't make the leap. Interestingly enough, Secretary was directed by the same guy. Makes sense considering the fetish bent.
Cannibal Holocaust (1980):
Disturbing exploitation film. I felt dirty after watching this. And not in a good way. My one word review: Yikes.
Them (2006):
No, not the film about giant ants although that’s pretty good too. This is a French horror film that is downright scary and has a really good twist at the end. I highly recommend this film.
Cabin Fever (2002):
Quirky and scary. Not for the faint hearted. And if you are familiar with who Topanga is/was then you'll recognize the leading actor in this film.
Trick ‘r Treat (2008):
This was okay. Not as good as I had hoped but some neat twists here and there. Certainly no Creepshow.
Next up: Hell House. A documentary about fundamentalist Christian "hell houses" that try to scare people into believing that they are damned to hell if they don't accept Christ as their savior. It's totally reminiscent of Jesus Camp.
Okay, this is not a horror flick but I’m including it here anyway because of the fur factor. I was a little ick'ed out by the ridiculously hirsute Robert Downey Jr. but then seeing Nicole Kidman wear the fur jacket that was made from none other than his very own hair really grossed me out. One could argue that this was a very sweet and intimate gesture in that the fur jacket was symbolic of his undying love for her but I just couldn't make the leap. Interestingly enough, Secretary was directed by the same guy. Makes sense considering the fetish bent.
Cannibal Holocaust (1980):
Disturbing exploitation film. I felt dirty after watching this. And not in a good way. My one word review: Yikes.
Them (2006):
No, not the film about giant ants although that’s pretty good too. This is a French horror film that is downright scary and has a really good twist at the end. I highly recommend this film.
Cabin Fever (2002):
Quirky and scary. Not for the faint hearted. And if you are familiar with who Topanga is/was then you'll recognize the leading actor in this film.
Trick ‘r Treat (2008):
This was okay. Not as good as I had hoped but some neat twists here and there. Certainly no Creepshow.
Next up: Hell House. A documentary about fundamentalist Christian "hell houses" that try to scare people into believing that they are damned to hell if they don't accept Christ as their savior. It's totally reminiscent of Jesus Camp.
p.s.
I fixed the linkage issues for RDJ's fur-o-rama and the oh so lovely fur jacket.
Hey -- This Ain't Permanent!
Okay, my inquisitive mind needs your help. Click play and pay attention at 1:10 in ---- what song is that playing? It sounds familiar but I can't find it for the life of me. It doesn't seem to be on the soundtrack and I'm not quite sure how to phrase my google search terms. "Song played while Alicia gives Ben a dust job" just isn't cutting it.
Planet Air
My friend Susan hipped me to Kate Pierson's Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel where you can spend the night in an airstream named 'Planet Air' or one of the cabin suites. It's not cheap but it looks like fun. I personally love that one of the cabins has a sink that looks like a face with the cutest nose ever!
Celeriac
"Celeriac" is one of the shorts being shown at this year's RI International Horror Film Fest. The fact that it's a short thriller involving celery just kills me! Here it is:
Murder by Death
Not great, certainly not bad - just a whole lot of silliness:
MILO PERRIER (James Coco)
What do you make of all this, Wang?
SIDNEY WANG (Peter Sellars)
Is confusing.
LIONEL TWAIN (Truman Capote)
[from moose head] IT! IT is confusing! Say your goddamn pronouns!
Dum Dum
At the end of October I'm going to be serving on a Grand Jury. Since my only "insight" to the process is from watching Law & Order episodes I decided I should edumacate myself.
The American Bar Association has a FAQ article about Grand Juries which is interesting and somewhat surprising. Here are some highlights:
The American Bar Association has a FAQ article about Grand Juries which is interesting and somewhat surprising. Here are some highlights:
- The primary function of the modern grand jury is to review the evidence presented by the prosecutor and determine whether there is probably cause to return an indictment.
- Since the role of the grand jury is only to determine probable cause, there is no need for the jury to hear all the evidence, or even conflicting evidence. It is left to the good faith of the prosecutor to present conflicting evidence.
- The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires a grand jury indictment for federal criminal charges. Only about half the states now use grand juries.
- Unlike regular jury service, grand jurors are not screened for biases or other improper factors.
- A grand jury witness can talk about their testimony but a grand juror is sworn to secrecy.
- A witness cannot have his/her attorney present but can leave the room to consult with them if needed.
- There is no judge present during grand jury proceedings. The prosecutor seems to call all the shots.
That's What She Said
Yes, it's true, it's yet another Yo Gabba Gabba post. I obviously can't get enough of them.
Click here to watch the Don't Eat Me, I'm Dirty psa that showcases the cutest piece of toast and 'tiny ugly germs' with moustaches.
Click here to watch the Don't Eat Me, I'm Dirty psa that showcases the cutest piece of toast and 'tiny ugly germs' with moustaches.
Definition of Awkward
Showing up to what you thought was a girl's night out and there being a sea of couples instead.
Rogue Goes Trick 'r Treating
Scary movies know no seasonal boundaries with me but this is the month in which I seriously indulge. Check out the trailer below for Trick 'r Treat which apparently was released straight to DVD in 2008. This is definitely being added to the queue. It's totally reminiscent of Creepshow. (Plus it's got an evil small person running around!)
