It’s Tuesday and already I’m thinking about the weekend specifically thinking about how incredible Sam Raimi’s third iteration of the Spiderman saga will play out for audiences, the summer and the world. The Spiderman movies just get better. @ was 300% better than the first - and the first was incredible. I’ve had a chance to see about 7 minutes of the film (thank you heroes) and I was floored by many of the shots. So fast, so insane - there was barely enough time for me to wrap my head around how they captured one shot when I was already getting hit with more mind blowing visuals.
The other thing that’s got me is the soundtrack. Seriously, the lineup is amazing (Snow Patrol, The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, and the Flaming Lips) but what’s got me as I listen to the full CD I’m surprised that a band like Black Mountain and the Walkmen got on, I’m thrilled that they did - but this is HUGE for them. Also rounding out the lineup is Rogue Wave and Jason Swartzman (yes, that guy) doing his best Elliott Smith impression (and seriously it’s good) with the help of Kirsten Dunst. Finally a soundtrack that has the same kind of moxie this film should have.
A week or so ago Kelly had been tagged by another blogger who asked her 5 questions I commented which also resulted in being asked 5 questions. If you’re up to the challenge, drop a comment on this post and I’ll ask you 5 questions to be answered on your blog of choice.
1. What possessed you to wear a Scottish kilt to your prom?
Great question! It’s a bit of a long story but I’ll try and sum up as much as possible. Senior year was tumultuous and the reigning class officers were being ridiculous when it came to the Prom. My good friend Mike Brown and I thought it would be really cool if we let them know in a “civil disobedience” kind of way that our attire (not dress) was reflective of our thought on the mockery that it became. Our moms were handy with the needle and thread so we asked about making some authentic highland wear. We asked our dates to buy dresses that matched our plaids. It was a really incredible time. The evening also featured waiter style service at the Golden Arches and some great photo ops on the play land. Surprisingly, this was a huge highlight compared to the year before when I started showing signs of Mononucleosis during dinner and by the time the sun came up the next day my neck had swollen to 3 times it’s normal size.
2. What TV show would you like to live in for a year?
This is a tough one. Right off the bat I think Scrubs. I’d definitely want to hang with “Brown Bear” and the rest of the crew but then I think about past shows that I’ve loved. The Hulk, The A-Team and Quantum Leap… To travel the county looking for a cure to my genetic mutation/ evading the authorities, accused of a crime I didn’t commit/ trying to find my way back home while helping people and kicking some serious butt very cool. Or what would it be like to replace Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties?
3. If you had the choice between being stuck with a “sitting bull” mullet or flock of seagulls hairdo for the rest of your life…which would you choose? ( I realize you have already tried the mullet…but….)
I don’t know that I’ve tried the Mullet.. I’d like to think I’ve conquered or mastered it. So I’m opting for the Flock of Seagulls.
4. Wing or breast man?
Is this a question?? Please, a breast man, of course. I’m pretty sure this is the part where I use words like “succulent” and comparisons to when KFC used to be Kentucky Fried Chicken, the days before the Pamela Anderson protests, but I won’t get into all that. We are talking about chicken, right?
5. Would you like to be a guest host for BEST WEEK EVER or SNL?
This is easy, SNL. It’s a dream of mine to walk on to that stage. The greats have been there; Belushi, Martin, Chase, Murray, Farley, Goodman, Walken and Timberlake. To join those ranks would be heavenly, I would compare that feeling to The Red Sox winning the 2004 ALCS against the Yankees. Such joy, such elation. The scary part was I might totally freeze. Once in high school, I got to play baseball on the Hall of Fame Field - it was the worse game of my life. All I could think about was all of my baseball heroes playing on this field for the past 60-some-odd-years. I was overwhelmed and had the worst game of my life.
All I can say is.. it’s a good thing I didn’t know about those in 1988 because I may have bought them along with my throwing stars and ninja boots. Thanks for the heads up Joanna!
The home opener for the Red Sox was yesterday and they trounced 14-3. What was their secret weapon? The guy with the pipes. The man himself, Robert Goulet! Go sox… Goulet!
(Update - Pictures and blog post idea courtesy of Ryan… happy now?)
They’ve collaborated with the likes of Chaka Khan, Robert Randolph, Reggie Watts and Dave Matthews. They’ve performed for thousands nation wide and they are leading the return of Soul Music back into the mainstream. Dan catches up with the group as they talk about the new album (releasing July 31st on Stax), new additions and what music they’re checking out now. Also we check in with Jack Bonney from WUAG-FM as he talks about the a special compilaion disc put out by WUAG called, Taylor 25: A Nostalgic Retrospective (PS. it’s just 8 bucks)
