RIP Bernie Mac
Posted on 11. Aug, 2008 by alisse in Blog, Film, TV
At first I thought this was just a rumor but sadly actor-comedian Bernie Mac passed away yesterday. He died of complications from pneumonia at the young age of 50. He was a hilarious comedian and a focused family man. He had two Emmy nominations for his role on The Bernie Mac Show and starred in the concert film The Original Kings Of Comedy. I especially remember his talent from his roles in the Ocean’s films and Charlie’s Angels, among many others. He will be greatly missed and this is a [...]
Pamplona’s Running Of The Bulls!
Posted on 07. Jul, 2008 by alisse in Blog, Lifestyle
Pamplona, Spain began the running of the bulls yesterday and it’s already gotten messy. No one has died at the event since 1995 when a 22-year-old American was trampled to death but 13 people are already injured at this years event.
The running of the bulls is a half mile sprint for those insane enough to go for it. Six bulls were let loose yesterday but they became separated early in the event and plowed straight into the crowd. Some spectators were injured from this because the bulls were disoriented and [...]
Eureka, CA
Posted on 01. Jul, 2008 by Daniel Taylor in Lifestyle, Road Worn
Why ‘Reka?: Nine times out of 10, when you tell someone you’re going to Eureka (hopefully, you’ll never have to say “I’m going to Eureka” more than 10 times in your life) they figure you’re probably talking Yreka, the humble piss-stop town off of I-5 North on the way to Oregon. But true scions of Northern California know that Eureka with a “eu” is a very, very different place than Yreka. The word Eureka is greek for “I have found it,” but a lot’s changed since the time someone was [...]
George Carlin Week On HBO
Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by alisse in Blog, Comedy, Lifestyle, TV
As many of you may know, comedian George Carlin died. This is a huge tragedy and his death is being mourned by anyone who ever experienced his talent. Carlin worked with HBO for over thirty years and did fourteen solo comedy specials for the network. In respects to the icon, HBO is remembering Carlin this week with special encore presentations of his specials. His very first television special from 1977 titled “George Carlin at USC” will be presented as well as his last ever “It’s Bad For Ya” from earlier [...]
The Chris Farley Show
Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by alisse in Blog, Comedy, Consumption, Film, Literature, TV
The Chris Farley Show is the official biography of one of the most iconic comedian and actor in history. It was written by Chris’s older brother Tom Farley Jr. who manages the Chris Farley foundation. It touches on every part of his life, even his struggle with drugs and his horrific death that affected millions.
Farley was known as the overweight, sweaty motivational speaker and king of comedy. Some of his memorable skits include being the irresistible Chippendales stripper on Saturday Night Live and playing the underdog hero, Tommy Callahan, in [...]
RIP: George Carlin Dies at Age 71
Posted on 22. Jun, 2008 by some guy in Blog, Comedy
George Carlin, comedic legend, died today of heart failure at St. John’s medical center in Santa Monica, CA.
Carlin was a pioneer in the realm stand-up comedy, pushing the limits of good taste before it was cool. His epitaph would be complete with the “Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television”: Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, CockSucker, MotherFucker and Tits.
RIP
RIP Stan Winston
Posted on 16. Jun, 2008 by alisse in Art, Blog, Environment, Fashion, Film, Lifestyle, Technology
Stan Winston passed away last night. He is a legend and will always be remembered for the films and cultural icons he created. Winston is responsible for his amazing works: Jurassic Park, The Terminator, Predator, Pumpkinhead, Monster Squad and Aliens. He oversaw these films, worked on effects and scuplted some of the most memorable creatures in movie history.
Winston is an Oscar winner for his make-up and visual effects in Aliens, Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park. He was also nominated for his work on Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, The Lost World, AI, Predator [...]
