Internet-based snark since 2007.
In November 2013 I started writing a blog post about movies and television episodes to avoid watching while pregnant. I never finished writing it because the next day we were informed that our baby would be arriving ahead of schedule. As I know several people who are pregnant at the moment I thought it would be…
Some people love Ricky Gervais, other people can’t stand him. But it really doesn’t matter where you stand, you’ll still enjoy this music video he made when he was in a mediocre pop duo in the 1980s. If only for the incredibly uncanny Bowie impersonation.
Sometimes it’s the small news stories that give a real glimpse into New Zealand life and culture. For instance, a man in Timaru recently managed to earn himself a disorderly behaviour charge when he attempted to emulate one of the Dukes of Hazzard by sliding across the bonnet of a police car.
Ricky Gervais is a polarising figure. He’s an outspoken atheist. He’s prone to spouting off in a way that makes him seem quite arrogant. His Golden Globes take downs of celebrities are a masterclass in verbal brutality. Much like his most famous creation, comedy series The Office, you either think he’s amazing or find him…
One of the first things we acquired in anticipation of buying our first home was a set of three flying ducks from Pepin Design. That instantly recognisable silhouette was so appealing possibly because I grew up in the era of Hilda Ogden on Coronation St, the unofficial patron saint of ceramic ducks.
I recently turned forty and by way of celebration I threw a Princess Bride screening party for my friends and family.
Recently the 5th doctor, Peter Davison (who by-the-by was probably my favourite as a kid, though Tom Baker will always have a special place in my heart too) made some comments about whether there should be a woman Doctor Who (or rather, a Doctor Who who happens to be a woman).
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters…jelly snakes? The Princess Bride is a movie that has just about everything but when Peter Falk’s ‘grandpa’ was running through the highlights he never mentioned the themed snacking opportunities, of which this classic fairytale film offers many. So next time you settle in for a DVD screening with friends…
A couple of years ago, Christchurch pop culture enthusiast (among other things), James Dann, noticed that the TV show Parks and Recreation was using a map of little old Christchurch as a stand in for Pawnee.
Unfounded Theory. In recent years Zach Galifianikis has ruled as the king of Bearded Awkward whereas Michael Cera holds the crown for Skinny Awkward.