Monday, December 14, 2009

Top 10 quirky science tricks for Christmas parties

Pride & Prejudice and Zombies

From Variety:
Given Natalie Portman's elegant demeanor, a turn in a period Jane Austen adaptation was inevitable. Portman will star in and produce "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies," a film that is based on the bestselling book written by Seth Grahame-Smith and Austen. Lionsgate will finance and distribute. Quirk Books published the tome.
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Described as an expanded version of the Austen classic, the book tells the timeless story of a woman's quest for love and independence amid the outbreak of a deadly virus that turns the undead into vicious killers. Portman will play feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet, who is distracted from her quest to eradicate the zombie menace by the arrival of the arrogant Mr. Darcy.
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"Natalie and I are longtime passionate fans of Jane Austen's books and this a fresh, fun and thought-provoking way to approach her work," Savitch said. "The idea of zombies running rampant in 19th Century England may sound odd, but it lends a modern sense of urgency to a well known love story."
Woo-hoo!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Star Trek: The Next Generation Redub

What does an episode of ST:TNG look like re-dubbed according to the actor's lip movement?

Like this:



Seriously, this brought me to tears.

WE GOT THAT B ROLL!!

Ever wonder where all that generic commercial footage comes from, now you know:

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Iron Man Improvised

I liked Iron Man well enough-- it didn't touch Dark Knight, but it was a good action flick. Surprisingly, that fun, yet ideologically incoherent film was unscripted!

As an aside, I couldn't read this interview without hearing the Dude's voice in my head. White Russian, anyone?

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Local Talent

From Sabrnig's comment, here is a local band, The Nightshade Family:

Also, there is a local alternative news page to boot.

The Maxx Is Coming to DVD

FUCK AND YES!

(From Topless Robot)

Surprised Kitten



Surprised kitten is surprised!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Beatboxing Flautist


So, this guy beatboxes while he plays the flute. While he plays the flute.

Among others out there: Sesame Street Theme and Inspector Gadget Theme (with some "Axel F" (also known as the Beverly Hills Cop Theme) thrown in).