Don’t Agitate The Dots
Posted on April 11, 2008
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This post isn’t about movies nor is it a list. It is about one of the funniest commercials of all time - Nextel’s “Dots” commercial. I don’t know what made me think about it today. Maybe it’s because I am on a comedy high after the great episode of The Office last night, or because I don’t feel like doing the work I need to do right now. Regardless, this is one funny commercial.
By the way, anybody know if the guy at the end of the commercial is the same guy (I think his character’s name was Mac) from Night Court?
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That’s What She Said . . . II
Posted on March 13, 2008
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Sorry, I couldn’t resist. That’s what . . ok, I’ll stop now.
With The Office coming back next month (Thank God!), I thought I would update and “re-post” a list from last October that I’m sure a lot of you didn’t catch the first time around. Much like Lost, The Office started the season strong and seems to get funnier and funnier every year. Let’s hope that trend continues next month.
In honor of The Office’s upcoming return, here are my Top 10 Movies featuring The Office cast members:
10. Jarhead (2005) John Krasinski appears in this flick about the first Gulf War as Corporal Harrigan. Not a big role, but the movie was good and I enjoy most of John’s work (looking forward to Leatherheads).
9. Kinsey (2004)
For those of you who don’t know or haven’t seen this flick, Dr. Alfred Kinsey conducted groundbreaking research in human sexuality at Indiana University back in the 1940’s and 50’s. John Krasinski makes an appearance as a newlywed who, along with his wife, seeks out the advice of Dr. Kinsey, a zoologist by training, when he and his wife have questions about sex. Not a big role for Krasinski, but the movie is good and his scene is quite amusing.
8. Knocked Up (2007)
Knocked Up has brief appearances by Steve Carell (Michael Scott), as himself, and B.J. Novak (Ryan Howard - no, not that Ryan Howard) as an obstetrician. This movie would have ranked higher with more cast member participation. That being said, Knocked Up is a great flick - a lot of humor and a lot of heart.
7. The Replacements (2000)
Ah, The Replacements, making a second appearance in one of my movie lists (actually a third appearance now if you count That’s What She Said . . . I). Which cast member is in this flick? It’s actually a former cast member - Pam’s ex-fiance and Dunder Mifflin’s former resident psycho (that distinction now belongs to some Cornell grad), Roy Anderson, as played by David Denman. Denman plays deaf tight end, Brian Murphy, who (spoiler alert!) catches the winning pass at the end of the movie. Lucky guy. Wonder if they’ll ever bring Roy back to the Scranton Branch.
6. Almost Famous (2000)
Rainn Wilson has a small role in Almost Famous as Rolling Stone writer David Felton. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. If Rainn would have had a more prominent role, this flick would have been ranked higher.
5. Blades of Glory (2007)
Jenna Fischer has a prominent role in Blades of Glory as the sister of the evil (and incestuous?) skating siblings, Stranz and Fairchild Van Waldenberg. While this isn’t Will Ferrell’s best work, it is fun and Jenna does a great job playing the innocent sister.
4. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Either you love Anchorman or you hate it. I love pretty much anything Will Ferrell does, which means I love Anchorman. Steve Carell is phenomenal as the weatherman in this flick. That’s right, I actually used the word phenomenal to describe his performance. Watch it again if you don’t believe me.
3. Dan in Real Life (2007)
This flick just came out on DVD and, as you can probably tell by how high I ranked it, I suggest you give it a look. Steve Carell doesn’t disappoint (as usual) and Dane Cook isn’t as annoying as he usually is. This flick is a little like The Family Stone and it’s not a typical Carell movie, which leads us to . . .
2. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Another “non-typical” Steve Carell flick. Great movie. Great work by Mr. Carell.
1. The 40-Year Old Virgin (2005)
It shouldn’t surprise you that Steve Carell has dominated this list. It also shouldn’t surprise you that this flick is No. 1. It is one of my favorites and has the most appearances by cast members of The Office. In addition to Steve Carell, Mindy Kaeling (Kelly Kapoor) appears as Paul Rudd’s ex-girlfriend, and Jenna Fischer and Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin) both have uncredited appearances. Like Knocked Up, The 40-Year Old Virgin is hilarious, but also has a lot of heart. You can’t say that about a lot of other such comedies in this genre.
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Top 100 Movies: No. 69 - The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
Posted on March 10, 2008
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And . . . we’re back.
For those of you who may be new to the site, I have been revealing my Top 100 Movies since early 2006. I’m kidding of course, it just feels that long. I have taken a little time off, but we’re back with a bang - The 40-Year-Old Virgin, one of my favorite movies of the last five years or so.
This flick is typical Judd Apatow fare - a hilarious film with a heart. Plus, a great performance by Michael Scott himself, Steve Carell (man, I miss The Office). If you haven’t seen it, just be sure not to watch it with anyone who has a problem with rough language and discussions about sex. There’s a little bit of that in this flick.
On a personal note - it’s great to be back and thanks to those of you who checked in from time to time to see what was up. I need to get back in a groove, so look for posting frequency to increase over the next few weeks.
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Top 15 Movies To Watch On Halloween (Part I)
Posted on October 23, 2007
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So Halloween is right around the corner and you’re looking for some scary movies to watch. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Between now and next Tuesday, I will reveal my Top 15 Movies To Watch On Halloween.
These flicks are not my Top 15 horror movies of all time. Rather, these are flicks that are just right for Halloween viewing. They are creepy, scary and, in many cases, gory. I will reveal Nos. 15 through 11 today, 10 through 6 on Thursday, and 5 through 1 next Tuesday.
Here we go . . . .
15. The Descent (2005)
I struggled with whether to include The Descent in this list. Why? Because I have never seen it. I doubt I will ever do this again. However, everything I have heard about The Descent screams for it to be included in this list and I can’t wait to see it myself.
14. The Devil’s Rejects (2005)
I did not like Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses (which co-stars Rainn Wilson from The Office.) So I was a little skeptical about its sequel, The Devil’s Rejects. This flick happened to be on the Independent Film Channel one night, so I recorded it. I was pleasantly surprised. This movie has a retro feel, sufficiently creepy characters, a decent story, and a great soundtrack. Definitely Halloween night worthy.
13. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
You can’t go wrong with the classics on Halloween. The original Night of the Living Dead is required viewing for all horror flick fans. It may seem a little dated, especially considering the zombie flicks that have been released recently (including a remake of Dawn of the Dead - the sequel to Night of the Living Dead), but it is still a great movie.
12. The Amityville Horror (1979)
There was a house in our neighborhood when I was a kid that looked a lot like the house in The Amityville Horror. I didn’t like walking by it at night.
11. The Ring (2002)
This flick has one of the most shocking moments in horror film history. It is completely unexpected. Check out The Ring, if you dare.
Remember, Nos. 10 through 6 will be revealed on Thursday and be sure to check back tomorrow for No. 87 in my Top 100 Movies list. Boo.
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That’s What She Said . . .
Posted on October 10, 2007
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Sorry, I couldn’t resist. That’s what . . ok, I’ll stop now.
This list (and the title of this post) is for fans of The Office
In just two new episodes the bar has been raised. Then again, The Office seems to get funnier every season. I hope they can continue this pace. I was a little concerned that the show may “jump the shark” because of the relationship between Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer), but it hasn’t. Fonzie isn’t even near the ocean yet.
In honor of The Office’s strong start yet again this year, here are my Top 10 Movies featuring The Office cast members:
10. Sahara (2005)
Not my favorite movie (not even in my Top 200 - ok, I really don’t have such a list), but I don’t think it was bad as some of the reviews it received. Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) plays a prominent role in this flick as Rudi Gunn, one of Matthew McConaughey’s sidekicks.
9. Jarhead (2005)
John Krasinski appears in this flick about the first Gulf War as Corporal Harrigan. Not a big role, but the movie was good (not great) and I enjoy most of John’s work.
8. Kinsey (2004)
For those of you who don’t know (or haven’t seen the movie), Dr. Alfred Kinsey conducted groundbreaking research in human sexuality at Indiana University back in the 1940’s and 50’s. John Krasinski makes an appearance as a newlywed who, along with his wife, seeks out the advice of Dr. Kinsey, a zoologist by training, when he and his wife have questions about sex. Not a big role for Krasinski, but the movie is good and his scene is quite amusing.
7. Knocked Up (2007)
Knocked Up has brief appearances by Steve Carell (Michael Scott), as himself, and B.J. Novak (Ryan Howard - no, not that Ryan Howard) as an obstetrician. This movie would have ranked higher with more cast member participation. That being said, Knocked Up is a great flick - a lot of humor and a lot of heart. I literally had to stop the movie at least twice because I was laughing so loud.
6. The Replacements (2000)
Ah, The Replacements, making a second appearance in one of my movie lists. I just love this flick and I don’t care who knows (obviously). Guilty pleasure or not, it is just entertaining. So who is The Office cast member in this flick? None other than Pam’s ex-fiance, Roy Anderson, as played by David Denman. Denman plays deaf tight end, Brian Murphy, in The Replacements, who (spoiler alert!) catches the winning pass at the end of the movie. Lucky guy. Wonder if they’ll ever bring Roy back to the Scranton Branch of Dunder Mifflin.
5. Almost Famous (2000)
Rainn Wilson has a small role in Almost Famous as Rolling Stone writer David Felton. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. If Rainn would have had a more prominent role, this flick would have been ranked higher. Don’t worry, you’ll see Almost Famous on other lists.
4. Blades of Glory (2007)
Jenna Fischer has a prominent role in Blades of Glory as the sister of the evil (and incestuous??) skating siblings, Stranz and Fairchild Van Waldenberg. While this isn’t Will Ferrell’s best work, it is fun and Jenna does a great job playing the innocent sister. But, why would she be interested in Jon Heder’s character? Ahhh, movie magic.
3. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Either you love Anchorman or you hate it. I love pretty much anything Will Ferrell does, which means I love Anchorman. Steve Carell is phenomenal as the weatherman in this flick. That’s right, I actually used the word phenomenal to describe his performance. Watch it again if you don’t believe me.
2. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Think Steve Carell is only good at straight-ahead comedy? Think again and then check out Little Miss Sunshine. Great movie. Great work by Mr. Carell.
1. The 40-Year Old Virgin (2005)
It shouldn’t surprise you that Steve Carell has dominated this list. It also shouldn’t surprise you that this flick is No. 1. This is a great movie. It also has the most appearances by cast members of The Office. In addition to Steve Carell, Mindy Kaeling (Kelly Kapoor) appears as Paul Rudd’s ex-girlfriend, and Jenna Fischer and Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin) both have uncredited appearances. Like Knocked Up, The 40-Year Old Virgin is hilarious, but also has a lot of heart. You can’t say that about a lot of other such comedies in this genre.
So . . . what do you think? As always, feedback is encouraged. Another entry in my Top 100 Movies is coming soon, maybe even tomorrow!! Ok, yes, another entry is coming tomorrow.
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