VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson Reacts To Being A MEME
Neil deGrasse is the fucking man. An adorable teddy bear of astrophysical wundery and brilliance. Not only that, but the guy has a hell of a sense of humor. In this video he reacts to his status as a prominent meme, and does so with all the charm and charisma you come to expect from the guy.
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TRAPPINGS OF FAME: Kanye West, Serena Williams, Common
Taking my nascent career in journalism seriously, I wanted to report some experiences in my life until I either get sued or I get blackballed for being “press”; whichever comes first. In my first expedition, I serve up a behind the scenes look at Rapper/Actor Common’s private 40th birthday party, celebrated in Park City, Utah two weeks ago. I was there, and so were you, right after the jump.
Game of Thrones Has a Classy HBO Promo “You Win or You Die”
It’s been an excruciatingly long wait, but Game of Thrones will be back in a week, on April 1. Over the last few months, HBO has been slowly rolling out the goods, with new pics, teasers, and full-fledged trailers–all done for the noble purpose of getting the fans more and more jazzed about the coming winter in Westeros. Now, as the show draws overwhelmingly close, the channel has one last promotional peak for us before our eyes are blinded by the brilliant fantasy panorama. Take a look after the jump.
Otters to Benedict Cumberbatch: Hop Off Our Swag
It’s a well-known fact in the animal kingdom that, when it comes to taking care of business, otters are swagtastic. They are masters at a myriad of awesome feats, like holding hands with attractive counterparts and cracking open clams on their bellies. You know, things that a person like me wishes he could do on a daily basis. And it turns out I am not the only one who is envious of otter supremacy. There is now proof that Sherlock‘s Benedict Cumberbatch has been stealing their swag for a while, and otters are calling him out for his thievery. Check it out after the jump.
‘THE HUNGER GAMES’ REVIEW: Decently Enjoyable Teen Slaughter
I’ll be honest, I ain’t big on reviews. Firstly because I find them boring as shit to write, and secondly I hate committing to how I feel about something so immediately after I experience it. Lots of revision going on in my dome-piece after I ingest a work. That said, I want to ignite some conversation about The Hunger Games here at OL.
More than anything, consider this a conversation starter.
Saturday Brew Review: Black Jack Porter
I once spent an entire afternoon hanging out with Boba Fett. He showed me around Slave I, taught me how to use a jetpack, and even let me tag along when he met some of his scummy friends for a drink. It was pretty much the best Saturday of my life.
Actually, that’s a lie. I didn’t get to do any of that shit. I was just trying to impress you.
But, what I did get to do this Saturday afternoon was spend some time with a six-pack of Black Jack Porter from the Left Hand Brewing Company. C’mon, let me apologize for telling tall tales by describing this beer to you! Seriously, check out my brew review! I promise it’ll be a halfway decent read!
THIS WEEK ON Eastbound & Down – Chapter 18
We are fully in uncharted territory on EB&D. Where it goes next, nobody knows…sorta. Following a doppleganger story arc from last year, we have another family affair this week as KP focuses on breaking out of his slump with an epic 4th of July blowout. Stevie goes back to being a putz, and we fully explore the deep dark cavities of humor that are completely unpresentable to most audiences.
There’s (Pulp)Hope for Media Theory!
In my younger and more volatile years, I tried really hard to be smart. I read intelligent stuff, used big words, and analyzed movies more than I watched them. Hey, we all make mistakes. Anyways, per the requirements of a media theory class, I once found myself reading Scott Bukatman’s Terminal Penetration. At the time, I was simply enthralled by Bukatman’s examination of the postmodern relationship between technology, consciousness, narrative, and virtual reality.
This theorist’s words spoke to me, encouraging me to scrutinize reality and the ways I experience it. However, the class ended, so I went back to drinking beers and playing MarioKart: Double Dash!! instead of worrying about the inevitable collapsing of reality as its paper-thin foundation crumbles.
Whatevs.
However, I have now learned that Paul Pope has contributed art for the 2nd edition of Scott Bukatman’s Blade Runner reader. As a diehard acolyte of the PULPHOPE, a fan of Harrison Ford’s most under-appreciated work, and a one-time student of media theory, I may just have to snag this book.
Punch it to hyperspace to see art, clips of the movie, and a video of Bukatman analyzing superheroes.
Moment of Zen: Super Huggy Dog Time
I showed this picture to Eduardo last night and informed him it was a picture of the both of us, and he got to choose which one he was. This is what I do post-midnight when the Voices sing.
