06:13 (rents not dead)

Hey gang

So on the eve of my depature (close enough anyways) I'd like to begin by wishing all of you a cool, phenomenal rest of the summer. I won't get all sentimental and stuff, but to my comrades here: Take care of the place, don't burn it down otherwise there'll be no opp. for me to write anymore, sorry I have to leave you with a thousand schedule shifts--but I promise I'll be back even browner with many a gifts. But really, thanks guys, I'll miss you.

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Onto the biznatch: 16 Blocks: Bruce Willis plays a badass in which he and 16 of his best friends go out clubbing and he attempts to break the world record by ruining their game. That sucks dude. I say he's no real friend of yours if you're just on the brink of getting some and he comes over says: "hey man, you're mom and girlfriend are on the line." or "Dude, did you ever clean up that pesky pest problem downstairs?" I know, I know, he always goes too far.

Chappelle's Block Party: Good Ol' D is back in this soon-to-be-classic directed by our very own Michel Gondry. Ok he's not ours, but we sure he was. Big D goes around the country setting up shop, bringing along hopefuls for a big ass partay in NYC. Hop along so you can get your groove thing goin and your bling blingin.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: Sounds like you can't get away from Gene Simmons. He's even in your porn.

Neil Young: Heart of Gold: The new doc featuring the altGod Neil hammering away even at 110 years old. Watch him on the Grand Ol Opry with the young Emmylou and others. Feature Jonathan Demme behind the camera...oooh.

Pink Panther: Somehow I wish it was Robert Begnini doing the panther. He would be sooooo funny. I think he would be jumping up and down, loving the culprit for letting him catch them and he might even make out with the chief. But no, they had to bring in Beyonce and Mr. Steven Martin. I once saw Steve at MOCA. It was pretty slick. He had a PYT with him, showin her how classy he is, probably gonna say to her later: hey darlin, why don't you star in my remake of What's Happenin?

World's Fastest Indian: Anthony Hopkins is a native american. Yup, forget that yuppie brit accent. Here, he rocks the socks off that New Zealand accent. Ok not too far away from the brits, but his range is still good right? Who else can play a cannibal, an Indian-like, and even Dick Nixon. Yes I know, they're all the same character.

other notables I'm too lazy to write about:
Cemetary Man (!)
the sisters
kids in the hall
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls dvd (!)
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ok friends, enjoy yourselves, find yourselves and be happy.

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06:06 (knew order)

"Do you have a Jerry Bruckheimer section?" Quite possibly the funniest seven words ever asked to a geeky video store clerk. Ok, so it's not that funny especially after the prick kept laughing at his own joke. Maybe the kicker is when he came up to me again and asked if have this film called "titanic." I said sure, it's up your ass. Ok, this timid thing didn't say that, but man I wish you did.

blogging's for wimps:

Boys of Baraka: My vote for the coolest cover/poster art for the year. Featuring a kick ass watercolor painting by some body. This doc is like an idealist's answer to Scared Straight. That's good for me to know, for when that day comes that little ol me has little ol ones, and those bitches be misbehavin', their asses are off to Kenya.

Firewall: "Give me back my daughter!" Hmm, that's not right, let's try "Get off my plane!!" nooo, how about "It was the one armed man!" uhh "Sushi. That's what my ex-wife called me - cold fish" Still no, "Snakes! I hate snakes!" Ah hell, I give up.

Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic: She is soooo right. He is magic. He could cure leprosy and stuff, even the blind! And who else could rise seven days after they crucified him?! Gosh, he's someone to look up to. And check out that wicked beard. If only I was magic....

Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada: I speak spanish and I so desperately wish I could pronounce that.

Underworld: Evolution: Nerds will rejoice when they learn that the latest in comic/fantasy/videogame epics is out here. It will rival for space on your shelf between your o.o.p (out of print for you none collectors) This is Spinal Tap Criterion Collection and the four disc set of Hellboy. Make sure you show it off to the ladies, they lloooooovvvveeeee completists. ooooohhh.

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New Staff Recs and Stuff!!

Catch a special section for an indie fave, Mathieu Kassovitz! Probably better known for his photo-booth hunting role in Amelie than the director of HATE, this kid's got some talent. Impress the Franks with your knowledge of his oeuvre: Cafe Au Lait, Birthday Girl, Gothika and more.
Shohei Imamura 1926-2006: Acclaimed Japanese director has left us for greener pastures. See what subtle and often times, scary and subversive beauty he brings us. Kim Ki-Duk should be grateful. Think: Pornographers, Warm water under the red bridge and Vengeance is mine.
Ken Loach: Flying high off his winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, we figured we'd help a brother out and promote the sucker's flicks. So let's play some catch up: A Fond Kiss, Kes, My name is Joe and many others.
Mark: Holidays in the Sun: Mark's getting all summery on us. Get ready for a little sunshine with his picks featuring all hot bods getting sweaty and wetty, at the beach of course. Bring in the season with Gidget, beach blanket bimbo et al.
Andy: Vamanos! If you're not at the beach, you're getting out of the country. Well, at least Andy is. He's gettin ready for his mighty excursion to our neighbor's down south. Give him love.
Phamdiggity: No Sleep Till...: I think I wrote about this last week, but if you're tired, can't sleep, this is it. Get your sheep on.

ok, love one another and stay cool.

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