The Blood Work boys are back talking about Episode 11 of True Blood:
Pardon my reference to the 90's nonclassic horror movie Pet Sematary, but in this week's Blood Work (much like the True Blood episode that inspired it) we learn that sometimes it's best to leave dead enough alone.
Yes, much like babyvamp Jessica, Andy has returned from the grave ... with a few noticeable differences. Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of the ever-wacky vampire series, complete with mysterious social workers, a fresh corpse, and a big reveal months in the making.
And did you guys see that Huck Maddow's replacement the past two nights (NO, not Arianna) Alison Stewart let it slip that she loves the show? Yup.
I know I've been a little out of the loop these past few days, with the internet issues and the site upgrades, but has anyone else seen the trailer for 2012? There is a whole subculture surrounding the year 2012, the last recorded day of the Mayan calendar. The year 2012 is supposed to be the year the world ends.
(I tried to find a movie poster, but apparently there was another movie by the same name, and I'm not sure which poster goes with which movie, so in the spirit of accuracy, I'll just leave it off the post.) Watch the trailer after the jump.
I might be a little late to this party, but did you guys see Emma Thompson on David Letterman the other night? She followed that woman who was bitten by a fox while out for a jog and, when the fox wouldn't let go, she wrapped it up with her hoodie. While it was still attached to her arm. Yeah.
So, Emma recreates the scene during her entrance. Spontaneously. I haven't been that freaked out by Emma Thompson since her performance in Dead Again.
Race to Witch Mountain. Yes. A remake based on the most amazing movie ever made, Escape from Witch Mountain. I watched the trailer from the original, and in my memories it was a lot less Disney and a lot more terrifying. I'm not all that into The Rock, but push come to shove . . . .
The plot summary:
Race to Witch Mountain is a thrilling action-adventure about a hard luck Las Vegas cab driver Jack Bruno (Dwayne Johnson), whose life is thrown into chaos when apparent 'runaway' teenagers Sara (AnnaSophia Robb) and Seth (Alexander Ludwig) jump into his taxi. He soon realizes his two fares are children with exceptional paranormal powers whom he must protect as they elude a collection of ruthless enemies.
Movies: First trailer for the new Star Trek. I was never really a Trekkie (except maybe Voyager), and yeah, it's kind of geeky of me, but it's JJ Abrams. Remember Lost? And how gay is that EW cover. Get gay and geeky with me after the jump.
Television: Now, I am one of nine people in the United States who know that Bonnie Hunt has a daytime TV talk show. So imagine how surprised I was when I saw that not only was Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton on the Bonnie Hunt Show, she was on the Bonnie Hunt Show doing a "Gypsy" tribute. (Honest to God, for the first 6 seconds I was convinced it was her!)(00:24) Watch after the jump!
Sam Cooke sings "A Change Is Gonna Come." I thought this was triply appropriate. It's simultaneously from Rolling Stone's Top 5 Greatest Singers (see below), a former "Daily Song" here at AKA William, and the song itself is telling us that a change is gonna come. 1, 2, 3. Triple.
1) Aretha Franklin 2) Ray Charles 3) Elvis Presley 4) Sam Cooke 5) John Lennon
Stan Lee to create gay superhero for Showtime. And since it's Showtime, you know we're gonna be seeing some nekkid superhero (like Vampire Bill!). He's going to have the power to heal people. Wait, is Stan Lee gay?
Patrick, one of three members of the self-titled "Team Rainbow" on the new season of Top Chef, packs his knives. Knives, I said.
Enter Gizmodo's Mars Photoshop contest: "Use Photoshop to show us what the Mars Phoenix really discovered that the government doesn't want us to know about."
Michael Moore to make new documentary focusing on the economy
My girlfriend, Rachel Maddow, is not entirely a saint. Not yet, anyway. Last night she had to make some correction to some misinformation she presented earlier in the week in her "Ms. Information" segment. Apparently, she mispronounced the location of the Greenland military base, Thule. She pronounced it "Thool." But it's actually pronounced "Too-lay." Says Ms. Maddow, "Humiliating."
Were we headed for an Ice Age before our oil addiction got us drunk and warmed things up?
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Daily Song: Frankmusik - 3 Little Words (A1 Bassline Remix)
Television: MADtv has been canceled after 14 years and will go off the air at the end of this year. So here's some straight-boy-on-straight-boy action from the show from a few years back to commemorate (celebrate?) the show's cancellation.
Politics: Refuse to Hate is the first and ONLY pro-gay-marriage ad I've seen that blends gay marriage with civil rights. And a little bit of humor. Thanks, Pork.
Movies: From Indiewire: "Director Yair Hochner's 'Antarctica' is set in Tel Aviv and centers on an interconnected group of friends and their various relationships. At the crux is the adorably bookish Omer, about to turn 30, who still hasn't found himself, and his free-spirited best friend Miki, who both end up inadvertently dating the same handsome journalist, Ronen. Frozen in place, they and their assorted family members and lovers all seek the same thing--a guiding light to show them that love is still out there." Opens in Los Angeles Friday, November 14 with other cities to follow.
Music Video: David Archuleta on The Tonight Show sings "Crush"
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Daily Song:
Frankmusik - 3 Little Words (A1 Bassline Remix)
Television:
MADtv has been canceled after 14 years and will go off the air at the end of this year. So here's some straight-boy-on-straight-boy action from the show from a few years back to commemorate (celebrate?) the show's cancellation.
From Indiewire: Director Yair Hochner's "Antarctica" is set in Tel Aviv and centers on an interconnected group of friends and their various relationships. At the crux is the adorably bookish Omer, about to turn 30, who still hasn't found himself, and his free-spirited best friend Miki, who both end up inadvertently dating the same handsome journalist, Ronen. Frozen in place, they and their assorted family members and lovers all seek the same thing--a guiding light to show them that love is still out there.
Hip Hop artist Trick Trick doesn't want our faggot money.
Heroes posts lowest ratings ever. And it deserves its super bad ratings. I caught ten minutes of it the other night, and it was like watching an episode of Days of Our Lives. From 1984.
At the premiere of his new movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Brad Pitt was mistaken for a paparazzo and nearly escorted out of the theater. I don't know why this is so funny to me. That's not true. I do (just not in California). It's the New York Post's blow-by-blow description:
A dressed-down Brad Pitt - sporting a '70s mustache and a fuzzy Alpine hat - was groped, poked, prodded and nearly tossed out of the premiere of his new movie by an overaggressive bouncer who appeared not to recognize him. Pitt . . . was pushed around like a perp in front of horrified witnesses. The security guard grabbed Pitt's right arm, spun him around, then grabbed his left arm and tried to pin him to the wall, stunned witnesses said.
Daily Song: Guru Josh Project “Infinity 2008” The #1 Euro Dance song. Via Pork's Chart Attack.
Television: Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse." Yup, the amazingly super brilliant Joss Whedo has a new show coming out "soon." (I think some issues with the network have delayed the premiere.)Even better is that Eliza Dushku is back too. I'm really hoping for a good show to hold on to after "True Blood" goes on hiatus in two weeks.
Politics: From 23/6 - Get Your War On: "In the wake of the Obama win, Accounts Receivable gives Accounts Payable a little heads up about exactly what kind of "change" Obama was really talking about all those months on the trail. Payable is NOT going to like this. Not one bit. But he needs to know. And Accounts Receivable is the man to tell him. Accounts Receivable is a really good friend, you know?"
Movies: Here! presents: "Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Pornstars But Were Afraid to Ask" Pt. 2 (Video safe for work, the audio not so much) (4:00)
Music Video: Mariah Carey performs "I Stay In Love" live on "X Factor"
Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse." Yup, the amazingly super brilliant Joss Whedon has a new show coming out "soon." (I think some issues with the network have delayed the premiere.) I'm really hoping for a good show to hold on to after "True Blood" goes on hiatus in two weeks.
Politics:
From 23/6 - Get Your War On: "In the wake of the Obama win, Accounts Receivable gives Accounts Payable a little heads up about exactly what kind of "change" Obama was really talking about all those months on the trail. Payable is NOT going to like this. Not one bit. But he needs to know. And Accounts Receivable is the man to tell him. Accounts Receivable is a really good friend, you know?"
Movies:
Here! presents: "Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Pornstars But Were Afraid to Ask" Pt. 2 (Video safe for work, the audio not so much) (4:00)
Music Video:
Mariah Carey performs "I Stay In Love" live on "X Factor"
Obama really is recreating the world! Does this dog say "Obama?"
MP Iris Robinson, not related to Bishop Gene Robinson who won a Stonewall award for "Hero of the Year," voted "Bigot of the Year" at Stonewall Awards
A possible cure for AIDS:The startling case of an AIDS patient who underwent a bone marrow transplant to treat leukemia is stirring new hope that gene-therapy strategies on the far edges of AIDS research might someday cure the disease.
Ted Casablanca's "Blind Vice": As we have made abundantly clear, there are a ton of closeted gay actors and performers in this business. Some are more flagrant (Toothy Tile) than others (Crotch Uh-Lastic).
The "True Blood" vlog "Blood Work" is late coming out this week (I think everyone is suffering from post-election fatigue), but it's worth checking out if you want to feel fully prepared for this Sunday's new episode. The Blood Work vlog really is the best breakdown of each episode of "True Blood." Um, but in this episide, just go ahead and ignore the whole cat thing. This episode runs about 13 minutes.
Daily Song: This Week's #1 Dance Airplay Ercola feat. Daniella “Every Word” Check out the rest of the #1s on Pork's Chart Attack
Television: "The Comeback" Valerie Cherish sings "I Will Survive" My friends, this is a double-dose of inspiration. Movies: "Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Pornstars But Were Afraid to Ask": The series, directed by John Roecker (Live Freaky! Die Freaky!), will take you on a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of gay adult cinema’s hottest talents. Among the current and former porn stars featured on the series will be Johnny Hazzard, Brad Benton, Nick Capra, Jason Hawke, Nick Piston and Jason Ridge. (Video safe for work, the audio not so much)
Politics: It's been a Kotecki kind of week. Whenever I get down or feel bad or wonder if I've made the right career choice, I can count on Politico's James Kotecki to inspire me to put aside my own troubles and focus on the the less fortunate, like James Kotecki.
Music Video: Tracy Chapman "Fast Car" "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution" We're gonna have two music videos today because when I was doing dishes last night, I got to thinking about Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." Probably because of its mix of hope and sadness, knowing that you deserve better. And then I got a little pissed and started thinking another Tracy Chapman song, "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution." So I'm serving up both.
This Week's #1 Dance Airplay Ercola feat. Daniella “Every Word” Check out the rest of the #1s on Pork's Chart Attack
Television:
"The Comeback" Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish sings "I Will Survive" My friends, this is a double-dose of inspiration.
Politics:
It's been a Kotecki kind of week. Whenever I get down or feel bad or wonder if I've made the right career choice, I can count on Politico's James Kotecki to inspire me to put aside my own troubles and focus on the the less fortunate, like James Kotecki.
Movies:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Pornstars But Were Afraid to Ask: The series, directed by John Roecker (Live Freaky! Die Freaky!), will take you on a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of gay adult cinema’s hottest talents. Among the current and former porn stars featured on the series will be Johnny Hazzard, Brad Benton, Nick Capra, Jason Hawke, Nick Piston and Jason Ridge. (Video safe for work, the audio not so much)
Music Video:
Tracy Chapman "Fast Car" We're gonna have two music videos today because when I was doing dishes last night, I got to thinking about Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." Probably because of its mix of hope and sadness, knowing you deserve better. And then I got a little pissed and started thinking another Tracy Chapman song, "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution." So I'm serving up both.
Daily Song: ABBA's S.O.S. We're sending out a signal . . . .
Television: Whoopi on The View yesterday. When Whoopi said she feels like she can finally set down her suitcase? Man, that really got me.
Politics: Okay, remember that scene in the first "Lord of The Rings?" When Gandalf says, "You shall not pass!" Yeah, check this out. And remember that Gandalf eventually came back better than ever.
Movies: Steve Guttenberg jogs naked through Central Park. He used to be in the movies, so . . . although that does not explain why, when he was a movie star, he wore his shorts so high up.
Music Video: Patti LaBelle "You'll Never Walk Alone" Ah, Pork . . . .
Daily Song: ABBA's S.O.S. We're sending out a signal . . . .
Television:
Whoopi on The View yesterday. When Whoopi said she feels like she can finally set down her suitcase? Man, that really got me.
Politics:
Okay, remember that scene in the first "Lord of The Rings?" When Gandalf says, "You shall not pass!" Yeah, check this out. And remember that Gandalf eventually came back better than ever.
Movies:
Steve Guttenberg jogs naked through Central Park. He used to be in the movies, so . . . although that does not explain why, when he was a movie star, he wore his shorts so high up.
Music Video:
Patti LaBelle "You'll Never Walk Alone" Ah, Pork . . . .
MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island - An impromptu ass contest. It's like Urge Ass Wednesdays, except the guy are all hot. (To be honest, I had no idea they were still doing these RW/RR challenges. Oh, and there are some un-blurred bare asses, so it's probably NSFW.) Yeah, even on days like today, we can't forget the importance of a great ass. Or three.
LaBelle gives an interview to Clay Cane. Patti says: "Labelle with no gay following? That wouldn't be cute! Patti LaBelle with no gay following? That would not be nice! The gay following has been there forever."
