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Cool profile on actor Danny Trejo, star of the Machete..."franchise?" I mean there are two movies now, and I'm sure if the second one is successful, there will be a third. Regardless, read the article just for this:

He is shirtless, and will not make the slightest move to put on a shirt — nor the slightest hint that a shirt is somewhere nearby, if he even wanted to put one on — for the rest of the afternoon.

I'm pretty sure that sums up Danny Trejo better than anything else ever could. Yet, while I love the profile, I can't imagine this new movie is going to be good. Honestly, it looks to be barely a step above a Roger Corman production, which, while I understand that is the point, it doesn't mean I have to enjoy low level writing, special effects, acting and gimmickry. Take a look for yourself...



David O. Russell's latest film, American Hustle. I hope it can maintain the excitement of the wardrobe throughout the whole movie. 



Well, this makes complete sense. Apparently the gluten free diet is the work of the devil. So says Pat Robertson, who allegedly knows a thing or two about the devil.



Also, I have no idea what clankers are, but I don't want them and so I'm actively praying to God to keep them away from me! And eating 14 loaves of bread a day.

Here's a look at how Amazon got started and what makes it tick. Read it and start your journey to a multi-billion dollar website!

I know this will come as a shock to some of you, but John Lennon had somewhat of a large ego. Here he is trashing 18 Beatles songs, and surprisingly most of them are McCartney-written diddies!

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Well this guy seems like a badass. Look, murder is bad, and this guy killed two people so I guess he should be incarcerated. But he also swam in some arms trafficking circles, so if the murders were related, then maybe we can overlook some thing. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you break out of a notorious Russian prison with a spoon, you should probably get something for the effort.

None of these series that we're likely going to see next year inspire me with too much excitement. I guess I'll check out Blacklist if I have nothing better to do. And I've always had a soft spot for Gillian Anderson, so there's that.

I'm glad at least someone is asking the question whether it's a good idea to be actively seeking out alien contact. I mean, Independence Day did not look like it was fun.

Even if you're unfamiliar with the name "John Titor," you'll enjoy this story of a time traveler.

It's heartwarming to hear when companies eschew building their plants overseas and instead decide to keep the business in the United States. Even when that business is producing sex toys. (Warning: This may be considered NSFW. Though if you need this warning after reading "sex toys" in the description, well...)

Anyone excited for the Ender's Game? It's a classic science fiction novel that I read about 20 years ago in college. So my ship has sailed on it. After all, once you know the ending, it kind of loses something. Also,

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It takes a certain amount of hubris to believe that just because your ideas worked at one company, they can work at another company. Especially when those two companies don't share much in common. Is anyone else kinda annoyed by this? Just because you might have struck something cool at Apple in their retail sector doesn't mean it's going to work at JC Penney. In fact, it might actually do just the opposite.

Irvine Welsh, the writer who wrote Trainspotting, also wrote a novel called Filth, which I would call the Scottish equivalent to Bad Lieutenant. Anyway, here's a trailer (NSFW)- it remains to be seen if the tapeworm makes an appearance (read the novel):



Here are a lot of words about David Lee Roth, a man who has seen many an adventure in his life. And to his credit, I'm still not sure whether his actions and decisions come from his curiosity or a need for attention.

Dear Slo Mo Guys, despite your best intentions, your video of exploding paint is still interesting and cool to see. However, in the future, please light your set a little better, storyboard it out first so you know what your doing and remember, no one is watching the video for your banter. Thanks!



The new season of Arrested Development is just about 6 weeks away. Here's are interviews with Buster (Tony Hale) and Tobias (David Cross) to keep you moderately satisfied until then.

A great look at the history that was the failure of a movie called Super Mario Brothers.

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I was hoodwinked by popular acclaim (not to mention a "loosely" defined book club) into reading The Girl with Dragon Tattoo. So when I see a trailer for a foreign film based on a popular novel, I roll my eye slightly. But dammit if this thing isn't the least bit intriguing. Also seems to have some cool shots...



Oh good - it seems there is a "mysterious slime" appearing over in England. Also, the article actually has the phrase "regurgitated innards, which is always pleasant to read in the morning.

Such a small, almost insignificant article from Esquire that is yet still packed with crazy curiosities! Starting with the recent Brussels 50 million dollar diamond heist, it goes on to question whether that was the best heist ever, citing some other recent heists. Some of the tidbits of those heists include identical twins getting off on a technicality, cross dressing, and the apparent unveiling of a group of thieves known as The Pink Panthers!

Honestly though, they had me at the word "heist."

Fan of The Thing? Then maybe you want to check out this completely unconfirmed story about who may or may not have been the alien at the end of the movie. Or maybe you don't want to. Your decision is a simple click away.

Incredibly long, but incredibly crazy story about junk food. We are all just slaves.

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If you're a Nic Cage fan, you're going to want to check out this site.

An excerpt of Vanity Fair's oral history of Pulp Fiction.

This may be the worst/greatest trailer I've ever seen for anything, anywhere. Empire of the Apes!



We won't have 30 Rock anymore, but we will always have the Jack Donaghy insult generator (until its hosting runs out I guess).

An article about Dustin Hoffman, Robert Duvall and Gene Hackman struggling to make it as actors in New York City during the 1960s.

Powerpoint - it's not just for business presentations. Use it to proclaim your undying love!

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I think it's pretty obvious I need one of these, so I can digitize my entire life.

Trailer for Inside Llewyn Davis, the new movie from The Coen Brothers. Warning, you will be depressed for the rest of the day after watching this.



By now, if you're a Star Wars fan, you know that JJ Abrams will be directing the next movie. Should we be excited or terrified?

Sure snow and ice can be considered a nuisance when you have to drive in it, but you can also use it to make crazy art.

Thinking about living off the grid? Maybe you could buy one of these houses.

Even science fiction movies can be too out there. Here are 10 examples.

Jam of the Day

Prince has a new single! Screwdriver:

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And you thought the Lord of the Rings trilogy was already long - what if they make movies about all 7 ring bearers?

Here's you completely ridiculous movie trailer for the day. Olympus Has Fallen. And you can bet I'm excited for it, even though it repeats just about every action cliche of the past 50 years.



Take a look at what director John Carpenter thinks are the 10 best westerns.

And here's your time lapse of the day - the galaxy as seen at night in Death Valley National Park:



Conspiracy theories from the music industry.

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The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is a huge Vegas spectacle with lots of technology shown off. Here's a list of ten things that were there that seem pretty cool.

Thinking about cheating in Vegas? Then this is a must read article (so you can learn how they're going to stop you).

Take a look at what your fellow humans tried to take on planes in 2012.

Uh oh - another showrunner has fallen from The Walking Dead.

Every now and then I'll wake up wondering what Gary Busey is up to. Today, I found out. Now you will too...



And finally, you're weird movie trailer of the week: The Power of Few. My head keeps oscillating back and forth between, "this looks pretty cool," to "this looks pretty amateurish."