Cool Shit 8/8

Awesome story that dives deep into the making of the Beastie Boy's Paul's Boutique, and something about an unreleased single that could have completely turned the Beastie Boys down a different path. While I want to hear the song, I'm glad it didn't make it's way onto their follow up album.

Saul Bass and Stanley Kubrick collaborating. Cool to see just how detailed Kubrick would get, down to the movie posters of his films.

Even though season 4 was inconsistent at best, I still think it's good news that there will be a season 5 of Arrested Development. Learn from your mistakes!

Space craft cemetery!

While the "controversy" in the middle of this story about breaking the Game Boy Tetris record seems a little too contrived, the punchline at the end kinda makes up for it.

Know the secrets of the casinos before you go in and you might save some money. Of course you won't hit the big jackpot either!

This isn't bragging. I would dominate on Supermarket Sweep.

Cool Shit 5/16

Hey, even alcoholics need to get away sometimes, so here are ten locations where they would feel right at home.

I like the idea of Chipotle using author statements/quotes/whatevers on their serving utensils, but also agree with the author here about the "messaging" of some of the statements. I don't know if it's Chipotle or the authors choosing (I assume Chipotle), but there's no reason to create hypocrisy with the statements. Just pick random shit the authors wrote and move along. Though I will say being a fan of Saunders, I want to believe he's being sardonic with the quote he's attributed to in the article.

We are moving ever so closer to grilling season. So Michael Symon's 10 tips on crafting the perfect hamburger should be required reading. FOR EVERYONE.

Some cool words to ponder from Stanley Kubrick on how to live life. Or at least how to get something more out of it.

It's hard to tell what this Bentley ad shot on an iPhone 52 and then edited on an IPad is selling - Bentleys or Apple products.



Conspiracy theories are fun to talk about, but not when they are influencing legitimate plans to help people. Unless that's what THEY want you to believe.

Cool Shit

A sporadic posting of things I determine pretty dang cool. It can include music, movies, websites, apparel, and even general information...

Ok, so this is more "cool that you know the information" kinda way. It's a look at how much sugar is in cereal. 2 things jumped out at me...

1. The awesome defense that Kellog's vice president used when asked for a comment on Honey Smacks (it's down a bit in that article)
2. Fruity Pebbles aren't in the top 10?

Next, here's a song I've loved ever since I heard it a few years ago...and I'm willing to bet you've never heard of it or its band. And if you have, bravo. Please enjoy - I'd say it's better than 88% of the current music being spun today.

I didn't watch the whole thing, but the premise alone made me want to include it here. What if the moon landing was faked by NASA, with the help of Stanly Kubrick? (Apparently this is a French "mockumentary" on the subject)

Finally, here's a site for fans of the A-Team, Simon and Simon, and every other 80s action series that included an explosion in the opening credits. I probably pushed the button 47 times already...

The Power of Improvisation

No, this isn't another one of those organized flash mob dance parties...this is a list of 25 unscripted moments from film. While I can't vouch for the authenticity of the list, if even half of them are legit, it's a testament to what actors can bring to the table when they're fully invested in the project. Enjoy...