This evening I co-emceed the Lampeter-Strasburg Idol contest, which is basically the American Idol of LS High School. I shared hosting duties with Kristi, another fellow WJTL-er. We had a lot of fun and I had a good time testing out some jokes and improv in front of my largest audience yet. I thought it went well and the crowd seemed to enjoy themselves. My pal Ashlea recorded our banter and I've decided to share a couple of fun moments. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Zesty Fresh Death
When I die, whenever that is, those who are still around are more than welcome to remember me in almost any fashion they wish. Maybe you'll write a song or even a blog. Maybe I'll live on in a goofy video you pass along to a friend or perhaps through a story that is told to others. Regardless, I hope you'll remember me fondly and know that I'll see you on the flip side.
Can I make one request though?
Whatever you choose to do to let THE MEMORY OF ED stay alive, please don't let me live on via a message scrawled on your car window with a bar of soap. I've seen this a few times in town, and as heartfelt as the gesture may be, no matter how many curly-Qs or wavy lines are drawn around the message to add extra...I don't know...oomph...at the end of the day.....yeah.
I won't appreciate it, I'll tell you that right now. If anything, I'll be in heaven making fun of you. "I made that dude laugh so hard this one time, and this is all the thanks I get? A poorly written hard-to-read message on the rear window of an '82 Chevy Nova scrawled with a bar of Irish Spring?"
I guess I just don't know how this got started or understand the mindset. If I'm going to pay tribute to a friend of mine, I don't get why I'm going to rid myself of my ability to see while I'm driving in the process. How ironic would it be if, in my grand attempt to memorialize someone who's passed, I backed over a third grader because I couldn't see out my rear window?
I'm not trying to be cold or unfeeling. But let's be honest. At the end of the day it's an obituary written in soap. And nothing says "I'll remember you forever" like an obituary written in soap.
Can I make one request though?
Whatever you choose to do to let THE MEMORY OF ED stay alive, please don't let me live on via a message scrawled on your car window with a bar of soap. I've seen this a few times in town, and as heartfelt as the gesture may be, no matter how many curly-Qs or wavy lines are drawn around the message to add extra...I don't know...oomph...at the end of the day.....yeah.
I won't appreciate it, I'll tell you that right now. If anything, I'll be in heaven making fun of you. "I made that dude laugh so hard this one time, and this is all the thanks I get? A poorly written hard-to-read message on the rear window of an '82 Chevy Nova scrawled with a bar of Irish Spring?"
I guess I just don't know how this got started or understand the mindset. If I'm going to pay tribute to a friend of mine, I don't get why I'm going to rid myself of my ability to see while I'm driving in the process. How ironic would it be if, in my grand attempt to memorialize someone who's passed, I backed over a third grader because I couldn't see out my rear window?
I'm not trying to be cold or unfeeling. But let's be honest. At the end of the day it's an obituary written in soap. And nothing says "I'll remember you forever" like an obituary written in soap.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
No Sarcasm Implied
Yesterday Sarah and I stopped by Subway on our way home from work. As I was paying for our sandwiches, I noticed a cardboard flier affixed to the cash register, looking me in the eye. There was a picture of Bob and Alison from TV's The Biggest Loser smiling underneath a huge Subway logo. There were bright letters exclaiming "TAKE THE FRESH FIT CHALLENGE!" as The Biggest Loser logo loomed in the background.
Underneath it all in small print were these words:
"No celebrity endorsement implied."
Of course not, Subway. How would someone ever assume such a thing?
Idiots.
Underneath it all in small print were these words:
"No celebrity endorsement implied."
Of course not, Subway. How would someone ever assume such a thing?
Idiots.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Top 10 Movies of 2008 Pt. 7
The seventh installment of my Best Movies of 2008 series is brought to you by Lisa Blowers. Lisa is the multi-award-winning (she loves when I mention that) host of The Kids Cookie Break on WJTL. She's also an rabid movie buff and we've worked on a couple of fun short films together, like The Art of the Cookie and The Blanket.
I watched a lot of movies this year, but did not see much from 2008.
If we go "to the movies" it's most likely a kid pick with my son, or a documentary or indie film at Penn cinema, or Point of View.
And you Eddie my friend helped me confirm that my tastes don't run main stream as I see that most films I saw in the theater last year weren't even on your list!
Here's what I saw:
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Makes the case for Intelligent Design. I thought it also made the case that people on opposite sides of an issue can no longer have a healthy debate, especially over an issue that stirs up passions like the one addressed in the film. I find that sad.
WALL*E-
beautifully filmed...Charlie Chaplin meets 2001:A Space Odyssey! Fun catching all the references and I had to laugh hearing Sigourney Weaver as the ships computer. Think I liked it better than my son Alex.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
helped put the Javier Bardem No Country For Old Men nightmares to rest. Take off the wig and you have a hot leading man!
The Tale of Despereaux
cute, but my nephew and son were a bit disappointed. They studied the book in 4th grade and according to them "the book is better" as it almost always is!
What Just Happened
Barry Levinson's latest film. Satirical comedy-drama starring Robert De Niro as fading Hollywood producer trying to survive in his career. Cameos abound-Sean Penn, Robin Wright, etc. and it's worth watching to see a heavy-set Bruce Willis playing himself as a temperamental actor refusing to shave his long beard for a new film. Definitely NOT The Player, but Levinson nails the satire all the same.
My fave of the year (of what I saw) was the French film Tell No One
It's a thriller, murder mystery. Has elements of The Fugitive & Vertigo. Complex at first, but satisfying action thriller with plot twists and turns and a great sound track including U2! If I didn't know Kristin Scott Thomas was British I'd think she was French!
Of course my ALL TIME FAVE of 2008 was the Indy film "The Blanket" by the up and coming director Ed Placencia. Still blown away by the kid in the leading role. Reminds me so much of home. Wonder if he's always that intense? And the Dad...wow! And cute too!
Of course there are SO MANY films from 2008 that I wanted to see and still plan to thanks to Netflix & iTunes!
If we go "to the movies" it's most likely a kid pick with my son, or a documentary or indie film at Penn cinema, or Point of View.
And you Eddie my friend helped me confirm that my tastes don't run main stream as I see that most films I saw in the theater last year weren't even on your list!
Here's what I saw:
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Makes the case for Intelligent Design. I thought it also made the case that people on opposite sides of an issue can no longer have a healthy debate, especially over an issue that stirs up passions like the one addressed in the film. I find that sad.
WALL*E-
beautifully filmed...Charlie Chaplin meets 2001:A Space Odyssey! Fun catching all the references and I had to laugh hearing Sigourney Weaver as the ships computer. Think I liked it better than my son Alex.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
helped put the Javier Bardem No Country For Old Men nightmares to rest. Take off the wig and you have a hot leading man!
The Tale of Despereaux
cute, but my nephew and son were a bit disappointed. They studied the book in 4th grade and according to them "the book is better" as it almost always is!
What Just Happened
Barry Levinson's latest film. Satirical comedy-drama starring Robert De Niro as fading Hollywood producer trying to survive in his career. Cameos abound-Sean Penn, Robin Wright, etc. and it's worth watching to see a heavy-set Bruce Willis playing himself as a temperamental actor refusing to shave his long beard for a new film. Definitely NOT The Player, but Levinson nails the satire all the same.
My fave of the year (of what I saw) was the French film Tell No One
It's a thriller, murder mystery. Has elements of The Fugitive & Vertigo. Complex at first, but satisfying action thriller with plot twists and turns and a great sound track including U2! If I didn't know Kristin Scott Thomas was British I'd think she was French!
Of course my ALL TIME FAVE of 2008 was the Indy film "The Blanket" by the up and coming director Ed Placencia. Still blown away by the kid in the leading role. Reminds me so much of home. Wonder if he's always that intense? And the Dad...wow! And cute too!
Of course there are SO MANY films from 2008 that I wanted to see and still plan to thanks to Netflix & iTunes!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Top 10 Movies of 2008 Pt 6
The next chapter in my Best Movies of 2008 series is written by Stacey Gagne. Stacey is the office manager at WJTL which basicall means she's the glue that holds all of us broken pieces together. Stacey is not only the person everyone else goes to to bounce ideas off of and get an honest opinion, she also has a Beaker doll on the shelf in her office. It doesn't get much cooler than that.
So many I still haven't seen and want to. I hope I'm a busy movie goer before Oscars!! I can guarantee that most of these movies would not have made my top 10 if I had seen the others.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Ugh, if I had seen anything else this year trust me this wouldn't have made the list. I actually fell asleep at one point. There was so much cheese... I couldn't take it.
Sex and the City
Embarrassed that this makes my top 10... but you'll have this. It was what I expected... except a lot raunchier. Entertaining and fun to watch with the girls, though.
Get Smart
This one had its funny parts, but I think I had higher expectations. Steve Carell is always fun to watch, though
Hancock
Entertaining but a little too cheesy. Love Will Smith and Jason Bateman.
Baby Mama
I could probably watch Tina and Amy recite the alphabet and still be entertained. Simple plot, fun to watch with a group and "get your laugh on"
The Other Boleyn Girl
Beautiful cinematography, great acting (because it made me hate most of the characters). I felt like studying up on my history after seeing this.
88 Minutes
Great edge of your seat movie. Al Pacino is great. Some decent twists.
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian
I think I liked Narnia: LWW better because it was the first, but am sure I will watch every movie of the series. I feel like I need to see this one again.
27 Dresses
Great chick flick/love story/watch over and over kind of movie.
Changeling
Wow, bawled through most of this movie. Such an intense mood set from the beginning of this movie. It broke my heart several times.
So many I still haven't seen and want to. I hope I'm a busy movie goer before Oscars!! I can guarantee that most of these movies would not have made my top 10 if I had seen the others.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Ugh, if I had seen anything else this year trust me this wouldn't have made the list. I actually fell asleep at one point. There was so much cheese... I couldn't take it.
Sex and the City
Embarrassed that this makes my top 10... but you'll have this. It was what I expected... except a lot raunchier. Entertaining and fun to watch with the girls, though.
Get Smart
This one had its funny parts, but I think I had higher expectations. Steve Carell is always fun to watch, though
Hancock
Entertaining but a little too cheesy. Love Will Smith and Jason Bateman.
Baby Mama
I could probably watch Tina and Amy recite the alphabet and still be entertained. Simple plot, fun to watch with a group and "get your laugh on"
The Other Boleyn Girl
Beautiful cinematography, great acting (because it made me hate most of the characters). I felt like studying up on my history after seeing this.
88 Minutes
Great edge of your seat movie. Al Pacino is great. Some decent twists.
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian
I think I liked Narnia: LWW better because it was the first, but am sure I will watch every movie of the series. I feel like I need to see this one again.
27 Dresses
Great chick flick/love story/watch over and over kind of movie.
Changeling
Wow, bawled through most of this movie. Such an intense mood set from the beginning of this movie. It broke my heart several times.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Top 10 Movies of 2008 Pt. 5
My Best Movies of 2008 series continues with a quick column written by Alyssa Breneman. Not only does Alyssa keep a blog that's too deep and insightful for me to leave smarmy comments, she's a book-reading fiend, an incredible photographer, and like the rest of us, she's a dancing dweeb.
I have realized that I have only seen maybe 10 movies... so here is my top five... and remember these are only out of the ones I have seen.. probably would be others in the top five if I had seen more... but I am no movie snob!
I have realized that I have only seen maybe 10 movies... so here is my top five... and remember these are only out of the ones I have seen.. probably would be others in the top five if I had seen more... but I am no movie snob!
5. 27 Dresses
It was a good romance comedy.. and I think James Marsden is hot!!! And he finally got the girl!
It was a good romance comedy.. and I think James Marsden is hot!!! And he finally got the girl!
4. Vantage Point
I am a sucker for a thriller and one where you have no idea what is going on till the end!!
I am a sucker for a thriller and one where you have no idea what is going on till the end!!
3. Australia
If I could, I would live there! So I loved the scenery and of course thought the story line was interesting with the little boy.. Too sweet!
If I could, I would live there! So I loved the scenery and of course thought the story line was interesting with the little boy.. Too sweet!
2. Dark Knight
I admit, I was disappointed when the girl died, but thought it was very good! Christian Bale's voice rocks... I'm Batman!
I admit, I was disappointed when the girl died, but thought it was very good! Christian Bale's voice rocks... I'm Batman!
1. Penelope
James McAvoy has become my favorite male actor ever!! Such a good movie with a good message... and surprise Mr. Bingley??
James McAvoy has become my favorite male actor ever!! Such a good movie with a good message... and surprise Mr. Bingley??
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