Would you like to see some new Community this morning? Sure you would…
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March 7, 2012
Cabin Fever 108: Fozzie Bear Is My Spirit Animal
Cabin Fever (hosted by the twisted souls Brian Fitzpatrick and Aaron Poole) is the result of having too much time on your hands and access to some microphones.
Over the course of an hour, they manage to trawl the depths of good taste, plus throw some music in. How much more could you want from a podcast?… Quality? Oh… we didn’t think of that.
Enjoy! And we hope our cross Atlantic friends can understand the Irish accent 😉
CABIN FEVER #108: Fozzie Bear Is My Spirit Animal – Our cabin dwellers settle down to watch some football and have a conversation about Muppets, rhino horns, and giraffe tongues. It all gets very Dr. Doolittle. Music is provided by the awesome Brothers Or Not, fronted by friend of the show and sexy beast Blake Rawlings.
[CONTENT WARNING]: Explicit contents! We say every naughty word you can think of. You have been warned!
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March 6, 2012
A Bit Of A Chat with Ken Plume & Robert Llewellyn 2
I’m Ken Plume, and soon you’ll be listening to “A Bit Of A Chat” with me, Ken Plume.
In this episode, I have another chat with actor/writer/presenter Robert Llwellyn about electric cars, driving lessons, accidents, Red Dwarf, and playing George Costanza.
You can find Robert on the web at www.llew.co.uk.
Hope you enjoy…
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FREDagator: 2012-03-06
RIP Robert Sherman. You & your brother Dick provided decades of tunes so memorably earwormy that entire childhoods were defined by them… Here’s a small taste of the magic that he co-created with his brother…
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March 2, 2012
Weekend Shopping Guide 3/2/12: Hugo Hammond
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the FRED Weekend Shopping Guide – your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
(Please support FRED by using the links below to make any impulse purchases – it helps to keep us going…)
It feels a little odd to be writing about a children’s picture from Martin Scorsese, so it’s probably easier to understand when you realize that one of the key figures in Hugo (Paramount, Rated PG, Blu-Ray-$54.99 SRP) is pioneering French filmmaker Georges Melies, best known for his legendary “Journey To The Moon”. The film finds Georges as a toy shop owner in a railway station who aids the young title character’s attempt to unlock a mystery left by his father. The film is a fun and – yes – heartwarming pic that makes fine use of the 3D canvas, playing very nicely in the home theater. Bonus materials include making-of featurettes and a look at the real Melies.
If you’re looking for a purchase for both a Star Wars and a LEGO fan who may be too young for the more complicated sets, the LEGO TIE Interceptor and Death Star ($9.99) is perfect, as the Interceptor is an easy assembly, it comes with a pilot minifig, and the storage case is a hangable Death Star. Fun, right?
With the release of Top Gear 17 (BBC, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$29.99 SRP), the home video releases have finally caught up with the show, as the 18th season has just premiered. For this season, however, we find the terrible trio in Italy, Monte Carlo, and even South Africa. Bonus materials include intros, interviews, behind-the-scenes of the celebrity laps, and more.
Rowan Atkinson returns as the bumbling superspy in Johnny English Reborn (Universal, Rated PG, Blu-Ray-$34.98 SRP), which finds our Clouseau-esque hero called back to active duty after being disgraced, saddled with a partner (the wonderful Daniel Kaluuya), and facing down betrayal from within. Bonus materials include an audio commentary, deleted scenes/ a featurette, and a gag reel.
Written by the late Dwayne McDuffie, Justice League: Doom (Warner Bros., Rated PG-13, Blu-Ray-$24.98 SRP) is the latest in the animated DC comics direct-to-video movies, this time focusing on the devastation that hits the titular superteam when a group of supervillains steals Batman’s secret contingency plans on how to take down his teammates should any go rogue. Bonus materials include an audio commentary, featurettes, bonus cartoons, and more.
Take Buffy and mix in heavy metal and The Evil Dead and you’ll get the gonzo horror/comedy of Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil (E1, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP), which finds the titular oversexed high-schooler as the world’s only defense against arcane evil unleashable by the also titular tome. The first season set sports audio commentaries, deleted scenes, featurettes, outtakes, and more.
It caused a controversy when it was released, probably because Anonymous (Sony, Rated PG-13, Blu-Ray-$35.99 SRP) tackles, in a sadly ham-fisted way, the theory that William Shakespeare was not the author of the works history has credited him with. Still, it’s an engaging enough watch, particularly with a cast that includes Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Derek Jacobi, and Vanessa Redgrave. Bonus materials include an audio commentary, deleted scenes, and a featurette.
Tween boys with their eyes glued to Cartoon Network will probably want to pick up the first release from the adventure series Redakai: The Journey Begins (Cartoon Network, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP), which finds our heroes racing around the world to keep Kairu energy from falling into evil hands. Ask your kids to explain it. Bonus materials include a pair of featurettes.
This weekend, we’ve got another story-specific Doctor Who action figure set from the fine folks at Underground Toys. The Keeper Of Traken Collector’s Set (Underground Toys, $49.98) contains a story-specific version of Tom Baker’s 4th Doctor (with source manipulator sphere), the charred and decayed version of The Master, and the Melkur statue. Here’s to more of these themed sets in the future.
We got a Harry Potter figure last year, so it’s a welcome addition to Medicom’s Real Action Heroes line of 12″ figures that we get the none-Voldemort bane of the young wizard’s existence – Alan Rickman’s beautifully realized Professor Severus Snape ($219.99 SRP). The Rickman sculpt is just about as perfect you can get, matched by the fine detailing on the multiple layers of costuming, from black suit to black outer robes. And yes, he comes with his wand. How could he not?
So there you have it… my humble suggestions for what to watch, listen to, play with, or waste money on this coming weekend. See ya next week…
-Ken Plume
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Win IMMORTALS on DVD!
In conjunction with Fox Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of IMMORTALS on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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The winner must allow 4-6 weeks after notification of win to receive the product.
Win BORGIA: FAITH AND FEAR SEASON 1 on DVD!
In conjunction with Lionsgate Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of BORGIA: FAITH AND FEAR SEASON 1 on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win OCEAN GIANTS on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of OCEAN GIANTS on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE: VINTAGE 1991 on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE: VINTAGE 1991 on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win THE STORY OF IRELAND on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of THE STORY OF IRELAND on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win THE SONG OF LUNCH on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of THE SONG OF LUNCH on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win THE FADES: SEASON ONE on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of THE FADES: SEASON ONE on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win TOP GEAR 17 on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of TOP GEAR 17 on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win STEVE COOGAN LIVE on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of STEVE COOGAN LIVE on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win MI-5: VOLUME 10 on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of MI-5: VOLUME 10 on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win JUDGE JOHN DEED: SEASON 5 on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of JUDGE JOHN DEED: SEASON 5 on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win DALZIEL & PASCOE: SEASON 5 on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of DALZIEL & PASCOE: SEASON 5 on DVD.
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Win DOCTOR WHO: THE DOCTOR, THE WIDOW, AND THE WARDROBE on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of DOCTOR WHO: THE DOCTOR, THE WIDOW, AND THE WARDROBE on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win DOCTOR WHO: THE SENSORITES on DVD!
In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of DOCTOR WHO: THE SENSORITES on DVD.
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Win DOCTOR WHO: THE CAVES OF ANDROZANI on DVD!
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Win ADVENTURE TIME: IT CAME FROM THE NIGHTOSPHERE on DVD!
In conjunction with Cartoon Network, we’re giving away three (3) copies of ADVENTURE TIME: IT CAME FROM THE NIGHTOSPHERE on DVD.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 28th.
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Win J. EDGAR: THE SHOOTING SCRIPT!
In conjunction with Newmarket Press, we’re giving away three (3) copies of J. EDGAR: THE SHOOTING SCRIPT.
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Win CORIOLANUS: THE SHOOTING SCRIPT!
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Win HUGO: THE SHOOTING SCRIPT!
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March 1, 2012
My Favourite Things: February 2012
February
The shortest month of the year is over now and even with it’s leap day I feel like it has flown by. But luckily, I still have a list of things that tickled me during the past 29 days.
Lists. I love them.
1) T-Rex Trying
What starting out for Hugh Murphy as a bit of a joke between friends about T-Rex’s tiny arms has turned into my favourite internet meme. Over on trextrying.tumblr.com you’ll find an endless amount of tiny arm jokes to brighten your day.
It all started with this:
And has run to here:
And so on:
With new ones going up pretty much every day it’s worth following that blog for some regular giggles.
2) Space Stallions
This video has been doing the rounds online all month. It’s an intro to a fictitious 80s cartoon “Space Stallions” that you will wish was real due to dangerous levels of awesomeness.
The video was made as a bachelor project for The Animation Workshop. I assume the guys got A+++.
It manages to squeeze everything cheesy and insane from our childhood cartoons and fuse it with a rocking synth track for maximum ‘tude.
3) British Pathé
You know those old news reels that movies and TV shows like to parody so much? Well, they actually existed and were often even more insane than the parodies. Luckily, British Pathé have been uploading these classic videos online and they’re worth a look.
For example this piece of ant-theft technology which was supposed to be common place by now… I wonder why not.
Probably something to do with lawsuits.
Or how about this piece from 1932 about a golfer with no arms.
Seriously, check out the channel for more fascinating stuff from the past youtube.com/user/britishpathe.
4) Rage Comics – In Real Life
By now you’re surely all familiar with that most ubiquitous of internet meme, the rage comic. Well, here is a great video that morphs people faces into those well known grotesqueries.
5) Play Us Out, Lisa…
Lisa Hannigan covering Gotye‘s hit “Somebody That I Used To Know“. Too much musical loveliness in one video.
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And that’s it! My favourite things of the last month.
– Aaron Poole is the creator of barnyard bingo. He is also more accurately an internet whore and rarely leaves the house. If you like what you read here check out his blog http://aaronfever.blogspot.com