Also, I am a huge NCAA BBall fan and hate the NBA.
I also heard Tom mention that he hates the Pulaski Skyway. My deepest apologies Mr. Scharpling, I love the Pulaski Skyway. It is so old, so unique (exits that cut through the center of the bridge? UNHEARD OF!), and so dangerous (no acceleration lanes for onramps).
I own and enjoy Bitches Brew.
I also love stick skating.
I vaguely remember Tom saying that The Life Aquatic was Wes Andersen's best movie. whuuuuuut?! ???
I'm sorry but that movie was a dud. Rushmore was/is/and shall always be Anderson's best work. I love that movie.
I own and enjoy Bitches Brew.
Bitches Brew is great, just like countless other jazz records and pretty much every Al Green record from the 70's in my opinion
I too liked at least the early seasons of Scrubs but Zach Braff seems like he is a bit of a FWD.
AWWWW! Kittens!
AWWWW! Kittens!
Sorry to make yet another Buffy reference, but didn't those same adorable little critters make you just love the poker game in season 6?
Season 6 had its moments. You know, I can place every single episode in seasons 1 through 3, but everything after season 4 is pretty much a blur. Between Marti Noxon's rape fixation and the magic addiction and the whiny, sucky potentials (except for Millie, of course, she ruled) and the bad badness, well... I try to forget most of it, but I still can't forget how they went from Spike's rape happy moment to a fucking BURGER KING commercial. That's classy, y'all.
That musical episode was pretty fabulous, though. I'll give them that.
Season 6 had its moments. You know, I can place every single episode in seasons 1 through 3, but everything after season 4 is pretty much a blur. Between Marti Noxon's rape fixation and the magic addiction and the whiny, sucky potentials (except for Millie, of course, she ruled) and the bad badness, well... I try to forget most of it, but I still can't forget how they went from Spike's rape happy moment to a fucking BURGER KING commercial. That's classy, y'all.
That musical episode was pretty fabulous, though. I'll give them that.
Season 6 had its moments. You know, I can place every single episode in seasons 1 through 3, but everything after season 4 is pretty much a blur. Between Marti Noxon's rape fixation and the magic addiction and the whiny, sucky potentials (except for Millie, of course, she ruled) and the bad badness, well... I try to forget most of it, but I still can't forget how they went from Spike's rape happy moment to a fucking BURGER KING commercial. That's classy, y'all.
That musical episode was pretty fabulous, though. I'll give them that.
I will walk, through the fire!
You people like the kitties in the poker game, even though you know what's going to happen to them? And Dawn (among many other things), killed the show for me. I still watched them all, but the magics were gone.
You people like the kitties in the poker game, even though you know what's going to happen to them?Kenkwan, those kittens were actors. The demons didn't really eat them.
You people like the kitties in the poker game, even though you know what's going to happen to them?Kenkwan, those kittens were actors. The demons didn't really eat them.
You people like the kitties in the poker game, even though you know what's going to happen to them?Kenkwan, those kittens were actors. The demons didn't really eat them.
The NBA is way better than NCAA. I'd much rather watch top tier players showcase their talents than whiny coaches showcase their recruiting skills. March Madness is great but it's not because the college game is better, it's because it's set up so wonderful and the only time gambling is accepted in all walks of life, so everyone has a rooting interest. But other than those first couple rounds of March Madness the NBA is much better.
I like going to Enid's every once in a while
I just bought the Afghan Whigs' new greatest hits cd. I recall Tom demanding that a caller renounce Greg Dulli on the air one time.Ha Greatest Hits, I still listen to Gentlemen all the time in the car
I just bought the Afghan Whigs' new greatest hits cd. I recall Tom demanding that a caller renounce Greg Dulli on the air one time.
I'm pro "Up in It" and "Congregation," and I'll go to the wall for Al Green.
(also I don't remember what Tom said about Pan's Labyrinth, but that movie really wasn't that great.)
HARRY POTTER!!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO EXCITED FOR POTTER MANIA!
I CANNOT WAIT!
HARRY POTTER!!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO EXCITED FOR POTTER MANIA!
I CANNOT WAIT!
my best friend just picked up a copy. 35 bucks FOR A CHILDREN'S BOOK.
I think the Jesus Lizard are okay and that Arcade Fire put out two of the best records of the last ten years.
I love Judd Apatow movies!
;D
I didn't like Neon Bible, but I didn't give it more than 3 listens.
I do, on the other hand like Sam's Town
both of these statements are probably appropriate to announce in this thread.
Tom Waits, Crispin Glover, Al Green and John from Cincinnati. I also like the Afghan Whigs. I even like the Twilight Singers.
Tom Waits, Crispin Glover, Al Green and John from Cincinnati. I also like the Afghan Whigs. I even like the Twilight Singers.
I have been touting Crispin Glover as the next James Bond for years. Batman, too.
(http://on-a-bed-of-california-stars.org/_img/random/deadwood.jpg)
*love*
I didn't like Neon Bible, but I didn't give it more than 3 listens.
I do, on the other hand like Sam's Town
both of these statements are probably appropriate to announce in this thread.
being home sick from work today with a swollen throat and a low fever, I set aside what pride I have and went to the store, the gas station, and the phamacy in my pj's.
I'd like to say I was the only person in the store wearing such a thing, but I saw at least 3 other people sporting huge plaid flannel pants.
I still think of FIGHT CLUB as one of the most visually inventive movies of the last ten years, even though it's completely daft and repugnant.
I watched food network for 5 hours yesterday.
I think no one on the planet hates "Gladiator" as much as me.
Ohhh, I hate that "Maximus."
I think no one on the planet hates "Gladiator" as much as me.
Ohhh, I hate that "Maximus."
No no you're not alone at all there, don't worry. I finally watched it after years of hating it without seeing it. At least now I'm justified in hating it...but it wasn't worth sitting through. I watched it after seeing and enjoying Master and Commander. I mean, say what you will, that was a fun adventure movie. Gladiator though... yeah, so horrible. I wasn't shocked by the Oscar win though... Remember when Dances With Wolves won instead of Goodfellas?
If you want a really emotionally manipulative movie, try fucking "Crash"
Cronenberg too edgy for you?
Cronenberg too edgy for you?
Dave, I was referring to the film that won Best Picture at the Oscars, not the one that won America's hearts.
Cronenberg too edgy for you?
Dave, I was referring to the film that won Best Picture at the Oscars, not the one that won America's hearts.
Oh
You should read the JG Ballard book. I lost it on a train a couple of years ago and was actually relieved.
I watched it after seeing and enjoying Master and Commander. I mean, say what you will, that was a fun adventure movie.
I like Bruce Campbell.
I like Bruce Campbell.
Does Tom dislike Bruce Campbell?
I admitted to liking Steely Dan over the air a couple of weeks ago, so I guess anything I could admit going forward would pale in comparison.
I admitted to liking Steely Dan over the air a couple of weeks ago, so I guess anything I could admit going forward would pale in comparison.
Don't be ashamed. Own it.
I admitted to liking Steely Dan over the air a couple of weeks ago, so I guess anything I could admit going forward would pale in comparison.!
Don't be ashamed. Own it.
i like joanna newsome. a lot actually, everyone i know who's heard of doesn't, but i adore her.
I liked Lasagna Cat, sorry.
I liked Planet Terror. Death Proof was awful but I thought Planet Terror was a lot of fun. So I'm only making a half-hearted apology.I loved all of Grindhouse and I'm hopeful the DVD of the whole thing comes out.
I like Blazing Saddles.
I think Brooklyn-based band the Liars are pretty awesome. Great, even.
Anybody else torn on Jesus Lizard?
Anybody else torn on Jesus Lizard?
I think Brooklyn-based band the Liars are pretty awesome. Great, even.
I kinda liked the four episodes of Lasagna Cat I saw.
There's no doubt in my mind that The Jesus Lizard was the best live band of the 90s.
I kinda liked the four episodes of Lasagna Cat I saw.
Lasagna Cat is really, really funny. It's the fact that the video remixes depend entirely on material from the strip remake they do.
That IS better.
I think this is better: http://garfieldminusgarfield.tumblr.com/Thanks for making me laugh out loud repeatedly in Employment Law.
I think this is better: http://garfieldminusgarfield.tumblr.com/Thanks for making me laugh out loud repeatedly in Employment Law.
Funny?? They are missing the best part - the cat. Am I missing something? This is like Hagar the Horrible without that lovable neer-do-well Viking! Or Two and Half Men without Charlie Sheen!!
To each his own, I s'pose.
I think this is better: http://garfieldminusgarfield.tumblr.com/Thanks for making me laugh out loud repeatedly in Employment Law.
Genius! Someone should syndicate this.
I am not creative enough to pull this off, but it's got to be mentioned. The logical next step is an entry into the never-ending (THANK GOD) contest called "The Best Show on WFMU With Tom Scharpling Without Tom Scharpling"
Wet Hot American Summer (and "that whole scene")
Even though I now find the verbal pacing annoying I still like This American Life.I like both of those things, but I like listening to Tom insult the things I like more than the things I don't. Can anyone tell me where both of those takedowns are located?
I like both of those things, but I like listening to Tom insult the things I like more than the things I don't. Can anyone tell me where both of those takedowns are located?
Steak, Jazz, Cigarettes
I will see Ween every time they are in town.
Steak, Jazz, Cigarettes
This was a Jarmusch movie with Tom Waits wasn't it?
I could easily fill an entire page of this thread but let's just start with the fact that I have a Boognish tattoo and some (old) Star Wars ink as well. Maybe I'll get a best show tat in between them.
I could easily fill an entire page of this thread but let's just start with the fact that I have a Boognish tattoo and some (old) Star Wars ink as well. Maybe I'll get a best show tat in between them.
I don't have any tattoos, but I will say that I've seen Ween at least 75 times.
I went to a Gene Ween Band show last winter and I think I may have officially checked out.
I could easily fill an entire page of this thread but let's just start with the fact that I have a Boognish tattoo and some (old) Star Wars ink as well. Maybe I'll get a best show tat in between them.
I don't have any tattoos, but I will say that I've seen Ween at least 75 times.
I went to a Gene Ween Band show last winter and I think I may have officially checked out.
A lot of the flithy hippies at the show really liked some of the (in my opinion) not-so-great songs like "Zoloft" and "Your Party." I'll stand by "God Ween Satan," "The Pod," "Pure Guava" and "The Mollusk" being good albums, but they're not good to the level of supporting a whole subculture.
They went from being a funny weird band with some catchy songs, to a band that does 70s rock pastiche, to a kind of adult contemporary novelty act.
I could easily fill an entire page of this thread but let's just start with the fact that I have a Boognish tattoo and some (old) Star Wars ink as well. Maybe I'll get a best show tat in between them.
I don't have any tattoos, but I will say that I've seen Ween at least 75 times.
I went to a Gene Ween Band show last winter and I think I may have officially checked out.
A lot of the flithy hippies at the show really liked some of the (in my opinion) not-so-great songs like "Zoloft" and "Your Party." I'll stand by "God Ween Satan," "The Pod," "Pure Guava" and "The Mollusk" being good albums, but they're not good to the level of supporting a whole subculture.
They went from being a funny weird band with some catchy songs, to a band that does 70s rock pastiche, to a kind of adult contemporary novelty act.
I think the subculture started because they were doing 3 hour shows with different sets each night for a while plus hours and hours of unreleased stuff that was pretty easy to find on the internet. A good band for obsessives.
My caveat above stands, though, I bet they'd seem better live in a club or something. Massive, gorgeous outdoor venues are nice to look at but they don't immerse you in sound the way a dinky rock club does.
They're like this generation's Zappa.
I mostly love them for the humor. I love humor in all aspects of art. Even La Cucaracha which I think is their worst effort yet has funny songs (Object) on it that still work for me. I got into them right when Pure Guava came out (I think I was 13 or 14). They are a great live band (especially in small clubs) and they're super cool to the fans. I've seen them 5 or 6 times and hung out with them after 4 of those shows. I do like some Zappa too but mostly just the funny stuff.