With Christmas just around the corner, I find the need to watch as many Christmas specials and movies that I can. A holiday staple for me is the movie “Jingle All the Way.”
First of all, I would probably watch any movie that Phil Hartman is in. What a comic genius! He used to remind me a little of Ted Knight from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” and that is the biggest compliment possible!
I have seen so many Christmas movies in my day, but very few of them make me laugh out loud. When I watch this movie, I can hardly contain myself.
“Jingle All the Way” is a story about that certain toy that is always released right before Christmas, and every kid has to get their hands on it, but can’t because the Toy industry only releases so many. Brilliant on the toy stores’ part, but every parent’s worst nightmare. Just like the “Tickle Me Elmo” shortage of ‘96.
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Howard, a man who is constantly breaking his promises to his family. Howard lies to his wife (Rita Wilson), telling her that he has already bought the toy his son and every other kid on the block is after – Turbo Man the action figure. It’s Christmas Eve, so the pressure is on for Howard to track down the toy before Christmas morning.
“Jingle All the Way” is a hilarious romp with: drunken reindeer, Sinbad, and homemade explosives devices. Things every Christmas movie should have, and more.
They are in your hot chocolate. They are melted on your yams. They are shaped like Santa, and covered in chocolate!
Marshmallows!
They show up a lot this time of year, and I couldn’t be happier about it. I am the first one to play chubby bunny, not for the thrill of the game – Because you get to eat marshmallows! Oh and if you like marshmallows, you will love marshmallow puff. Spreadable marshmallows. Perfect on graham crackers.
The Wonder Years is on Netflix! This is a huge deal. I have been waiting for years! YEARS! Since they started putting T.V. shows on DVD- That long!
This is up there as one of my favorite shows of all time, but the episodes used to be incredibly hard to find. I never gave up hope! And here they are!
Next step: for the episodes to be available for purchase on DVD. I waited this long, what’s a little longer?
I was in Maui last week, and I searched high and low for this delicious treat. Hurricane popcorn!
I ate it for the first time at a friend’s house in high school, and I could never forget the taste. Like an explosion of flavor. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I like popcorn on it’s own. But this stuff takes popcorn to a whole ‘nother level.
It was just like I remembered it, I could eat this stuff in truck loads. If you’re ever on the Hawaiian Islands, check it out!
It’s been a while since I’ve had a good candy post, and since I’m thinking about it- Cotton Candy! It’s delicious!
Some people find Cotton Candy tasteless, and all I have to say is: “you’re eating the wrong Cotton Candy!”
Even the flavor of Cotton Candy is delicious! Cotton Candy lollipops, Cotton Candy ice cream (TCBY makes the best). Even Cotton Candy flavored cupcakes.
Charms make a delectable bagged, right out of your supermarket, Cotton Candy. Some make cotton candy that they spin right in front of you.
Disneyland has some excellent Cotton Candy (that’s because they spin it with magic).
There are some movies that really set themselves apart from other films. Some movies transport you to another world, and keep you so entranced that you wouldn’t dare look away until you see the closing credits. The Sweethereafter is one of those films.
I stumbled across this movie because I am a huge Sarah Polley fan. Even from a young age this talented actress can portray the deepest of emotion without uttering a simple word.
The subject matter of the film is very dark, but the way that the movie is so beautifully shot and the way that the story is told it almost feels like an eery fairy tale.
Putting the plot in my own words wouldn’t do this magical film justice. Here is the trailer below, which is a piece of art on it’s own.
According to Castletv.net the countdown has begun. Season 3 is coming to DVD September 20, 2011. Run, don’t walk. Pre-order now.
I stumbled across Castle this past Fall when I got a chance to be on the show. I had never heard of the show previously, so I wan’t exactly sure what to expect. What I found when I showed up to set that day was a fun cast, and a happy crew. I think the reason that this show is so fun to watch, is because the people behind the scenes are having a lot of fun making it.
The episode I had a chance to be a part of was episode 7 of season 3, “Almost Famous.”
I play Denise in the good ole’ strip club scene.
Check me out 3 minutes into this clip:
I think the first thing I noticed when I showed up for filming this past October was– Stana Katic (Beckett). I thought the rule was that people were supposed to be prettier on T.V. than they are in person. Not the case with Stana, she is absolutely gorgeous. I’m pretty sure that she, and Mischa Barton both beamed down from the same attractive planet. I mean that in a good way.
The second thing I noticed was how the cast and crew got along. It seemed like they not only were friendly with one another, but that they probably get together for beers after work on a regular basis. This created such a nice working atmosphere, I don’t think there was one person on that set that wasn’t enjoying what they were doing. You don’t see that every day. It was a little hard not to smile actually, seeing as we were shooting in a strip club. I mean you are going to want to giggle a little when you see strippers dressed as firefighters getting oiled down in preparation for their scene. Now that’s not something you typically see at work.
When we got to filming my part, I got a chance to see what Nathan Fillion is really like. He was extremely nice, very gracious, and just as funny in person as he is on screen. His vibrant personality is what adds a lot of the fun to the Castle set. He is quite the jokester, and he is really talented.
Speaking of jokes, the best moment of the whole day arrived at the end. In the “Almost Famous” episode, in the strip club scene, there is a point where male strippers dressed as firefighters perform a (T.V. friendly) striptease on the stage in the strip club. This portion of the show was taking a while to shoot, which isn’t uncommon. The energy of the cast and crew was starting to fade since the end of the day was nearing. Right when we thought we were going to have to watch the firefighters dance yet again, something wonderful happened. Four members of the crew filed out onto the stage, dressed as the Village People, and began dancing and lip syncing to the song “YMCA.” The energy in the room completely changed, and everyone on that set was dancing and cheering. The crew got the high energy they needed from the actors, and the actors got a good laugh.
After filming was done that day, I went home and watched as many Castle episodes I could get my hands on. Now, I’m hooked. Such great people produce such a great show. I’m just glad I got to share a small part in it.
When I was knee high to a fire hydrant, I loved pouring myself a bowl of Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and watch “Under The Umbrella Tree” for hours. This theme song takes me back.
