Cool Shit 11/13

Looks like I'll never have to go to the doctor again. I'm simply going to eat handfuls of turmeric!

I missed Mr. Neil Young's birthday yesterday, so to rectify that, here are 19 great live performances by the man. Also, Happy Birthday! (Also also, that Massey Hall concert is fantastic in general, so if you can get it, you should.)

Time to update your bucket lists with these cool landscape locations from all over the world.

Not sure why, but Martin Scorsese has announced his top scariest movies, and they're pretty much what you'd expect: The Shining, The Exorcist, and a bunch of black and white movies. Actually there was one kinda surprise: the 1982 Barbara Hershey joint The Entity. I remember seeing that and being freaked out, but for reasons other than fear...



When Russian River beer pairings are involved, you know it's gonna be an pretty awesome dinner. Wish I could have sat at this table.

These facts sound like they're completely made up (lobsters are immortal) but they have cites that allegedly suggest they're true. And it almost makes me want to be struck by lightning, except for the whole potential death part.

As with every skill in life, there are good taxidermists, and bad taxidermists. Warning, bad taxidermists apparently stuff animals you will see in your nightmares. It's like the Island of Dr. Moreau - Val Kilmer edition!

Cool Shit 7/3

How about a homemade death star destruction scene from the original Star Wars to start your morning?



Or perhaps you'd rather listen to a new single from Beck?



Ranking Stephen King's television endeavors.

If you have any interest in the Battle of Gettysburg, or alternately, cool interactive shit on the internet, this link is for you.

I consider myself a Val Kilmer fan and even I had never heard of this movie. But any project devised as a global warming thriller has my attention.

"Twixt" - by Francis Ford Coppola

Val Kilmer.

Tom Waits.

Francis Ford Coppola.

Bruce Dern.

Val Kilmer with a ponytail.

I'm there...

I won't lie; this trailer seems to take hokiness, craziness, stupidity and goofiness and roll them up into a ball and regurgitate it all at once. I have no idea whether it is possible for it to be good. In fact, without the names listed above, it's probable I would simply dismiss it.

But I can't. Because of the names above. Yes, it's possible I'll get burned. After all, Coppola made Jack. Tom Waits was in Domino. Val Kilmer is...Val Kilmer. Still, it looks crazy enough that it might be fantastic, and I have a certain level of respect for artists who get to share their unique vision with the world. And that's what it looks like Coppola is doing with this.

Links of Interest 7/10

Enjoy a thesis on the “myspace” picture angle that enhances the sexiness. And you think I’m kidding.

It’s like geometry proofs for the existence (or non existence) of God.

Potential Sarah Palin television vehicles. You know, since she’s out of a job.

The 20 unsexiest beautiful people.

Brilliant. Ricky Gervais ladies and gentlemen.

This is a silly decision. And a lot of debate over something that didn’t need to be brought to light.

Into full frontal male nudity? Check out this list of the best in film,

Much like the A-Team, no GI Joe soldier ever died. See how they often escaped death.

Super trains that will speed you across the country. Unfortunately not the 1979 series fo the same name shown below...



Imagery from The Salton Sea. The actual sea, and not the Val Kilmer movie.

Links of Interest 7/8

Awesome amusement park rides. Ok fine, some might suggest they're also dangerous.

It’s possible Corey Feldman might want to elicit advice from others before going out in public.

Ever find yourself sitting at work, wondering what former 120 Minutes host Matt Pinfield was up to?

A look at the MJ funeral from yesterday.

TV shows that bite back at critics.

Because it’s there. And they have a small boat.

Rule to live by when taking a poll or multiple choice quiz. If Kilmer is an option, you take it.

Cool blog that shows chefs taking fast food and making it fancier.

Dante would be proud…the 9 levels of Hell for the living. My favorite? Level 4: A Denny’s restaurant near a high school right after a school play.

How do Slim Jims keep so well?