Cool Shit 3/11

Look, Back to the Future was a good movie, but the blossoming fandom around it in recent years seems somewhat bizarre to me. It was popular, and a classic, but it doesn't hold up to cultural phenomenon that some people seem to be pushing. A documentary might be nice, but as a special extra on a DVD at best.

Sam Simon, one of the principles behind the Simpsons passed away. Here's a look into why he was so great, and why he wasn't recognized early on as one of the bigger voices behind its success.

Anyone interested in the new Daredevil series on Netflix?



Or maybe you're just in the mood for Pixar's latest, Inside Out?



I'm not sure what to make of this news coming from FOX about suspending the pilot for the remake of Luther. On one hand, it was pretty obvious to everyone that finding an actor like Idris Elba wasn't going to be easy, but on the other hand, it's somewhat heartening to hear that they at least are taking it relatively seriously enough to try to find a good fit (though the Marlon Wayans suggestion/rumor is frightening).

Back in college, in a 3 month period, I was attacked by no less than 4 dogs. While I don't think I was antagonizing them, who knows for sure? I just wish this piece on how to survive a dog attack had come out 20 years ago.

All this talk of legalization getting your weed juices flowing, but not sure how to go about scoring some of the stuff? Here's a helpful piece to get you started down the drug path.

Awesome Simpsons Easter Egg

This is pretty cool. Apparently the McBain movie clips, from various older Simpsons episodes, actually made an entire movie. Well, a 4 minute movie with a plot and everything. Check it out:

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

And while I love McBain, my favorite cop/action hero parody from the Simpsons will always be McGarnagle...

Best Simpsons Ever

There's no shortage of "Best Simpsons' Episodes" lists on the Internet. So here's the latest. Of course, I don't give much credence to it simply for the fact that they didn't include the Scorpio episode or the Poochy episode ("Catch you later Mrs. S"), but your opinion might vary.

Links of Interest 1/7

Interview with Artie Lange.

Michael Cera has a new film coming out.

Rowing across the Atlantic. I guess because it’s there.

Oh my god it’s a Maine Yeti! (Or Sasquatch, depending on your ancestral bloodlines)

A list of some of the stranger ads on television.

Talking to the White Stripes’ Jack White.

Warren Beatty reminisces about what happened on the set of Ishtar.

Sometimes, finding Waldo isn’t the fun part.

This list of 25 lesser known Simpsons characters is a little lame, in the sense that many of them aren’t so “lesser known.” Barney? Selma and Patty? Ralph Wiggum? I’d argue these are fairly well known recurring characters.

Give me Roy everyday of the week. And give yourself a gold star if you remember Roy.

Catch you on the flip side Mrs. S!

Just how important is it to let meat rest after cooking it? Let’s find out.

Links of Interest 12/17

Do people still watch The Simpsons?

Making Avatar.

Last year had the worst in film for the year. Today, the best.

Casting the right actor makes all the difference.

It’s hard for me to believe all these toys actually exist.

Much like the toys, I have a hard time believing these movie reviews on Comcast On Demand are real. (via @thecline)

Part 3 of the Year in Pictures from the Big Picture.

The slow earthquake of the Pacific Northwest.

What can you use Google Wave for? Well there are these 4 things.

If you need a website to tell you how to use bacon, well…here you go.