Posts tagged ‘Entertainment’

Movies eL wants to see but probably won’t in March 2010
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | March 3, 2010 | 4:58 pm

Lately, it has been like pulling my teeth to convince my humanoid to put a movie in for me let alone take me to the movies.  Do you feel the same despondency?  You remember the days when going to the cinema was a joyous occasion not just another item on your to-do list? 

Since I can’t not expect her to do anything nice for me here is my wish list for the month.  What about you?  Do you have the same taste in movies as a mutant ant?  Don’t be ashamed I have first-class taste.

Movies I don’t really want to see but will if someone will take me:

  • Remember Me comes out 3/12/10.  Hello, Clarie from Lost is in it so I’ll sit through it.
  • The Last Songcomes out 3/31/10.  Eck, only because my human’s cousin has been looking forward to this forever. 

There are plenty more coming out this month but I can’t share anymore because my human keeps replaying The Bounty Hunter trailer and laughing like a loon.

“Aggg!”

Don’t worry readers she is fine, just choking on her gum.

Video of the Week: Earthquake Tragedy in Haiti
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | January 13, 2010 | 1:00 pm

Yesterday’s 7.0 earthquake was followed by aftershocks of smaller magnitude but the damage done to the region was catastrophic.  The earthquake struck 10 miles outside the capital of Haiti, causing incomprehensible destruction in the densely populated city while those in Santo Domingo rushed out of their homes during tremors.  With buildings flattened and more barely standing, the amount of people dead or injured is yet unclear but is estimated to be in the thousands.

According to an article on Live Science, there are reports of escaped inmates after the main prison in the capital collapsed today.  Another article from ABC talks about Disaster Relief.

Here is a PhotoEssay from today and yesterday.  Thinking of those effected by this disaster.

Doctor Who… begins anew
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | January 6, 2010 | 2:00 pm


Season 11 coming soon

Doctor Who’s amazing ability to regenerate has been a convenient tool for producers of the Doctor Who franchise.  When an actor wants to move on the can be seamlessly replaced by a new Doctor without a trite voice over so common in American soap operas at least, “Doctor Who will now be performed by…”.

That is not to say that the transition from one Doctor to the next is easy on the fans or the actors themselves but it isn’t impossible.  Let’s face it, not much in Doctor Who’s world is impossible.

The latest Doctor Who, David Tenet, has retired his badge and left the Tardis after three seasons and multiple specials.  The newest and youngest Doctor to date, Matt Smith, was introduced after regenerating and sending the Tardis into a swirling, fiery free fall headed for the recently saved Earth.  The Master, who sadly lost his ability to regenerate and the Time Lords were put in their respective places, death and eternal imprisonment.

Will the newest Doctor capture the heart and imagination of the young and old fans alike?  Will this latest Doctor Who series continue to grow in popularity?  Personally, I’d like to see a movie, with many of the doctors making an appearance.  In my opinion no movie would be complete without Doctor Donna.

Here are a few Doctor Who posts littered about the internet just waiting for you.

Looking for a preview of the next season?

Video of the Week: Nota from Sing Off
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | December 23, 2009 | 6:00 am

Do I really need to say more?  They had so many great performances but ding-a-ling hitting those notes is not easy, especially a capella.  Believe me, as a gifted mutant ant even I struggle to- ahhh, stay alive!

“Why are you running away from me Eliza Leigh?  Come back it is only your medicine.”

*Update: Orginally I found a great clip of Nota on YouTube but then TheSingOff channel took them all down.  Waaa!  Ooh, but instead I found the jackpot uploaded from RickeyTVX aka Rickey.Org *

Video of the Week: Again, Again! Teletubbies dance to Coldplay
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | December 16, 2009 | 2:00 pm

Someone shared this with us and now I want my human to put on a tutu and dance around the apartment singing this.  HA HA HA!

“You see what I have to put up with?  Anyone want to adopt a mutant ant?”

Video of the Week: Her Lion’s Jump by Regganenights
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | December 9, 2009 | 10:00 am

Enjoyable and packed with an array of emotions.

Her Lion’s Jump from Reggaenights on Vimeo.

Video of the Week: Rock Bottom by Bob Lorrimer
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | December 2, 2009 | 10:00 am

One of the coolest things about this short film is his voice and facial expressions.

ROCK BOTTOM from bob lorrimer on Vimeo.

Video of the Week: Base Jumping in Norway
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | November 4, 2009 | 8:00 am

There were so many different verisons of this clip on YouTube, one even with the song Flying Horses (want to watch that one instead?) but here is any amazing excerpt from Seven Sunny Days.

The 2007 movie was put out by Matchstick Productions.  Have you tried it?

“I’ve stood on a base and jumped up and down does that count?”

Was that the same game your sandal flew off and you needed a knee brace all summer?  Then no that doesn’t count. Please.

Video of the Week: Green Acres~ Music to Milk By
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | October 28, 2009 | 10:00 am

Do you remember this show?  It kills me.  Watch the mini episode above. 
I don’t think that was a very good vet, kids don’t try that at home.  Especially if you have cows.

Video of the Week: Mad Men~ Sesame Street Style
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | October 13, 2009 | 9:00 am

I used to love this show growing up and it’s amazing that it is now into it’s 40th season!  So what’s new on the magical street home to Big Bird? 

A Mad Men spoof. I won’t lie, I still have yet to see the show but perhaps watching puppets mimic first will bring me one step closer!

New episodes of Sesame Street start next month and don’t forget to visit their YouTube channel too.

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