Posts Tagged ‘Reviews’

The Jersey Shore TV Show

Monday, December 14th, 2009

The Jersey Shore, the best thing since sliced bread. I hate reality TV shows–everything from the Real World to the Hills to the City–manufactured drama and fake problems.

In comes Jersey Shore, with fake tans and manufactured boobs, but with real drama. These guys and gals own their personalties–everyone from Pauly D’s humble declaration that it takes him 25 minutes to make his hair, to Snookies “I invented the frikkin poof”–they are a proud bunch.

Needless to say, we are coming out with a whole line of t-shirts about Jersey Shore. Not the show, but the individuals that make up this oasis of true love.

Get ready to fist pump like champs. We’re having a blast with this one, go watch the show.

Let it Simmer: The Michael Jackson Story

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

If you needed any reminder of what made Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, go watch “This is It.” The movie, produced from raw footage of practices and rehearsals, sheds a rare glimpse on Michael’s brilliance, strive for perfection, and love of his fans.

The movie created a world wide concert tour for Michael and a final curtain call. In it, we get to witness Michael’s direction and ability to gently motivate people to join his level of performance.
When rehearsing for “The way you make me feel” he teaches his band how to build anticipation to a crescnedo. After a few trys, Michael pleads for them to “…let it simmer.” And with those words Michael imparts pearls of wisdom–for the bandmembers and to us, the audience.
At the end of a long day of rehearsals, the whole team gathers around and Michael reminds everyone why they’re practicing so hard: “To teach them [the fans] how to love again.”
When MJ died I wrote: “He was planning a huge concert series in London. Turns out he was just practicing for his debut with God.”
RIP Michael and thanks for the lessons.

Bruno: In or de Auschwitz

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009


If you ever wanted to watch a gay porno, now’s the time to do it. Bruno, one of the funnier movies i’ve seen, was uncomfortable at times, but hilarious the entire time.

His practical joke-style is reminiscent of Andy Kaufman humor. I would’ve liked the movie a lot more if he spent more time interviewing famous people and getting them to say outlandish/contradictory statements, than relying on such over-the-top penis humor.

Essentially, the movie relied on a penis cam–showing Bruno’s penis at least once every 5 minutes. The TV show, which I think is much funnier, relied more on creativity and wit. His TV show faux-hawk and style is also more appropriate.

Nonetheless, Bruno the movie was hilarious in its own right. Only Sacha Baron Cohen can turn a gay porno into a hilarious 83 minute feature film.

The dawn of a new Vince – All hail

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

In our second installment of “We love Entourage, and we know our readers love Entourage so we will review Entourage episodes a few days later than we should,” we take a look at “Unlike a Virgin.”

My roommate, current dentist, and former Crooked Monkey Funny t-shirts model, put it well when he said this is a new day for Vince. Vinny Chase has decided to grow up a bit. Realizing that he can’t always get what he wants by flashing those boyish good looks, Vinny starts the first day of his new life pro-actively chasing movie roles and women. Instead of sitting back and waiting for the next pay day, Vince calls a meeting with Ari to determine his fate. Instead of settling for the girl with nice legs, he woos Justine Chapin and whisks her away into his car. You get the feeling that Vinny is about to tear some shit up.

And we got a little more Lloyd which was great. His prance-turned-sprint was priceless.

I’m not going to talk too much about Drama, cause I think it went a little over the top. Good work Turtle–Bros over hoes. It always works out for the better.

Favorite Ari quotes:

-No indies E. Think of it as the Holocaust. Never again.
-You will come back stronger than ever. Like Lance Armtsrong only with two balls.
-Pull the plug on the projector.

Entourage is back – in more ways than one.

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008


Entourage is finally back. Feels like the summer all over again; like it never left.

I’m not sure why they waited until the end of the summer to Premiere it, but I’m not so mad. It’s been a real long time since we saw an Entourage episode and it was worth the wait. Last season was a little weak–Vinny Chase got real real annoying, and we didn’t see enough of Ari.

Maybe I’m just a dude, but I’m not that into last season’s Vinny Chase–he was too soft, got everything he wanted, and was too much a momma’s boy. But that’s neither here nor there.

Opening scene for Vinny Chase shows him on a beach in Mexico–hooking up with two gorgeous south american chicks, surrounded by blue water, bungalos, and women as far as the eye could see–refusing to come back to the grind of LA.

Ari Gold’s introduction pans to him walking down his hallway, greeted with condescending insincere modicums of moral support from colleagues and staff members, forcing him to stop in his tracks and warn his staff of their immenent firing. Mid-tirade, he interrupts himself and threatens Lloyd’s life for not answering the phone.

It’s really hard to paint an Ari Gold scene-so much of it is in his tone, volume, and unspoken language. Anyways, I love Ari Gold and am glad he was back in this episode in a big way.

E looks like he’s grown up a bit. Turtle and Drama were on point as always.

What a review. Take that Roger Ebert.

We sent some funny t-shirts to the guys on Entourage. I don’t remember which t-shirts specifically, but I know we sent My roommate is gay, Livin the Dream, I’m not a Gardener I just like Hoes, That’s how I roll, It’s my duty to please your booty, Life comes at you fast, Best Buds, Keep the Ration Strong

I think they could do a whole show on the My roommate is gay t-shirt. Turtle wears it out to a bar. Drama shows up. I’m not sure where it goes from there, but I’m taking suggestions.

Thank god Entourage is back.