The newest member of the Soup family, Web Soup stars former Singled Out host, Chris Hardwick. The show takes a look at the best in viral videos that, thanks to Youtube and the word of mouth from Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, MySpace, and the plethora of other social networking sites, we've all seen hundreds of times.
The show is amusing, but so far lacks the special something that The Soup and The Dish have. Hopefully it'll pick up the pace and find it's footing as the weeks go on.
The Soup family already has the ugly ginger cousin (Sprots Soup), it doesn't need another. Web Soup: C+
What would you do if your girlfriend dumped you and you got fired from your job? For Jimmy and Fletch the answer is simple; get "shit faced".
The men head to their local bar after a particularly bad day where after several beers they decide to go for a hike in the woods. However, with so many options for hiking A D V _ N T U R E S the surest way to decide where to go is to throw a dart at a map and go where it lands.
Cut to a small town that has a centuries old curse that turns all of its women in to lesbian vampires of their 18th birthday. Jimmy and Fletch arrive only to discover that Jimmy is the only one who can stop the lesbian vampires and end the curse. From here we see lots of boobs and kissing ladies.
The movie is well written and shot, and generally amusing as long as you take it as seriously as it takes itself. Unfortunately I fear the LVK has fallen victim to the Snakes on a Plane syndrome. If the movie doesn't take itself seriously, then why should the viewer take it serious? So sit back, enjoy the movie, and look forward to the hinted at sequel: Gay Werewolf Killers.
Jayma Mays first came to my attention in 2007, as the saving grace in Epic Movie. Playing Lucy, Mays' character was a spoof from the DaVinci Code that was afraid of the talking beaver. Unfortunately once the movie ended I left the theater never to think of Mays again. Until I saw her on Heroes anyway.
I immediately fell in love with the waitress Charlie that was possibly the nicest character on TV I've had the pleasure to watch. I'd gladly give Charlie a big tip if she were my waitress. Unfortunately she died. Even more unfortunate, for me at least, they wrote a spin-off book of Mays' episode which I bought. And never finished.
Charlie (or another Charlie anyway) then appeared on Ugly Betty. "Hey! You were called Charlie on Heroes too!" I said when I saw her on screen. "Like rain on your wedding day, that's ironic!"
But then Charlie started talking and Jayma Mays became my least favorite person ever. Not because of anything she did, but because Charlie came between Betty and Henry and I just wasn't going to stand for that. When Charlie left the show I said good riddance, and couldn't help but to think that Sylar killed the wrong Charlie.
Apart from an episode of Pushing Daisies I didn't see anymore of Jayma, and I was OK with that, seeing as how she stole Henry.
Then a few months ago I saw Paul Blart: Mall Cop and was surprised to see Mays in it...and absolutely loved her. Playing kiosk worker Amy, Mays channeled dead Charlie and became, in my opinion, the star of the movie. Amy, while not a character that was developed much, became someone I would love to be friends with, because of how sincere she was. I especially loved her unconditional love of Paul. Sigh. It was fantastic. After Paul Blart I knew that Jayma could do no wrong. Anything she did in her career from this point on I would support.
Then I saw the preview episode of Glee...and totally agreed with past me - Jayma was brilliant. She made the character of Emma real; not easily accomplished in a pilot episode where you aren't the main character. I can hardly wait to see new episodes of the series this fall when it returns full time.
I am proud to announce Jayma Mays as the first recipient of the Too Much Rock Seal of Approval.
As far as award shows go the VMA's is probably the only one that can muster up any excitement in anyone under the age of 40. It's a night that is always full of unexpected events (the Britney/Madonna/Christina three-way kiss for example) and incredible performances. Unfortunately it is also usually the same thing every year; an award show that is more like a giant concert and party than anything else.
Knowing this is what I was getting into I eagerly watched this year (if only to see the rumored Britney Spears comeback part 2). The show opened weak with the ever annoying Jonah Hill trying to kiss Britney before she explained to us that it was the 25th anniversary of the show. She then went backstage and it was revealed that the opening act was Rihanna. She has some catchy songs, but that's about all there is to say about her...anybody could be Rihanna. Anybody could have opened the VMA's just as well.
Some other low points of the show include the Jonas Brother's whining their way through their latest single "Love Bug", Jordin Sparks calling Russell Brand a slut, and "McLovin".
There were some great moments though, such as the hilariousness of host Russell Brand (especially when he called George W. a "retarded cowboy", and his trying to win away the promise rings from all of the Jonas Brothers before the night ends). Also exciting to watch were the performances of Pink and Christina Aguilera. They were both fantastic and it reminded us why they have staying power.
Oh yes, this was an awards show so I guess I should make some mention of the awards: all of the right people won. Britney Spears (who has never won a VMA in her entire career won three tonight), and Tokio Hotel won the viewers choice award.
Overall I'm pleased with MTV and the entertaining two hours I spent with them tonight. With more events like this, I just might have to tune into MTV a little more often.
Hamlet 2 sounds promising enough. Dana Marschz, a failed actor, settles for a job teaching high school drama and puts on stage performances of past Hollywood successes. And there are only two students in the drama class. And the program is being cut due to a lack of funding. So in a last hoorah sort of effort he writes an original musical to help earn the $6,000 needed to save the program. The musical, as I'm sure you're well aware is Hamlet 2 (complete with time machine).
Unfortunately, just because something sounds promising doesn't mean it turns out well. Instead of a hilarious movie what we get is a glimpse into the life of a man whose life is basically falling apart - with unhilarious results.
However, the movie does pick up its pace and becomes somewhat enjoyable during the third act, when the Hamlet 2 play begins. Instead of seeing a movie about some losers' life we see what could have been a great movie involving team work, second chances, and a sexy singing Jesus. Had the movie actually been a musical movie of Hamlet 2 the audience may have actually enjoyed the movie rather than seeming bored throughout the entire thing.
Along with the hilarious play itself there are some enjoyable performances by Elisabeth Shue and Amy Poehler - neither of whom is in the movie enough.
While the movie isn't unbearable and does have some amusing moments this is one that you should definitely wait to see until it's on DVD...or HBO.
College is a movie that strives to be this generations American Pie. The plot is basically the same; three "lovable" yet nerdy guys want to lose their virginity and hilarity ensues. Or that's what the trailers would have you believe.
The "humor" in the movie is so juvenile that anyone over the age of 8 wouldn't find it funny. Not that anyone 8 years old should watch it, since half of the "jokes" revolve around characters dropping the F-bomb.
One of the most annoying elements of the movie is the love story that seemed to be added as an after thought. There is no chemistry between any of the male leads and their love interests, and furthermore there is rhyme or reason for these girls pursuing our heroes so intently other than they look easy.
The only somewhat enjoyable aspect of the movie was Nick Zano shirtless in several scenes. Unfortunately his 1-dimensional frat guy villain kind of even ruined that. His character, along with all of the other stereotypes running around this movie (mind you there isn't a single black person in this movie...not very realistic of college) could have been better developed had a team of drunken monkeys wrote the script. Had the script been written by monkeys every other joke may have not been a gay joke or a fart joke.
Watching this movie made me feel like the only sober person at a party that had lots of potential but ended up lame. The character of Carter sums it up best when he's sitting outside the sorority house after being dissed by the girls. "College blows."
Superchick "Rock What You Got" (Christian Rock) Cute Is What We Aim For "Rotation" (Alternative) Various Artists "WALL-E" (Soundtrack) Jonas Brothers Burnin' Up (Single) (Rock/Pop) Shinedown "The Sound of Madness" (Rock) The Watson Twins "Fire Songs" (Alternative) Less Than Jake "GNV FLA" (Rock) Three 6 Mafia "Last 2 Walk" (Rap/Hip Hop) Thalia "Lunada" (Latin Pop)
