In many people�s eyes, Will Ferrell can do no wrong. Since armament students across the globe with a seemingly infinite arsenal of quotes from comedy pip Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, the funny man has really had nothing to prove.
But his lacklustre execution in Step Brothers confirms Ferrell has been coasting on his former success for far too long.
Nancy (Mary Steenburgen) and Robert (Richard Jenkins) get married after a whirlwind love affair and begin to plan their dream trip around the world.
The couple decide to affect in unitedly, which forces their adult sons Brennan (Ferrell) and Dale (John C Reilly) to share a room after they refuse to move out of the family home.
The pair take an insistent dislike to each other and engage in a battle to end all family disputes involving bike attacks and heads organism forced through walls.
But when their parents give them one month to discover jobs and move knocked out, the pair form an alliance and realise they have more than in common than they first thought...
The beauty of Ferrell�s films is it is enlighten how much free improvisational reign he is apt over the majority of scenes, specially when conductor Adam McKay is at the helm.
However, instead of using the low-concept estimate to give the quote-a-matic actor a golden chance to shine, McKay insists on toilet humour and slapstick for almost the entire length of the film.
This film would ideally be suited to a younger audience if it weren�t for the unsportsmanlike language (which isn�t tied used creatively) and Ferrell brandishing his testicles (he claimed it was a prosthetic in a recent interview; hopefully that�s true).
Without any material plot driving the film, Ferrell and Reilly operate in a series of sketches, most of which are
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REVIEW: Step Brothers (15)
Wednesday 27 August 2008
How the Economy Could Affect Obama�s Health Reform Plans
Obama�s advisers are already pondering which economic issue should be at the top of his agenda if he wins the November elections, this morning�s WSJ reports. The two top contenders: new policies to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and a big overhaul of how health insurance works.
The shaky economy could tilt the balance in favor of curbing emissions, the article suggests. Obama supports auctioning off tradable permits that allow companies to produce emissions up to a set limit. The auctions could be worth some $100 billion for the government.
Obama�s health-care plan would greatly expand access to health insurance � at an estimated cost to the government of $115 billion a year. He has said he would pay for the plan by allowing certain Bush tax cuts to expire. As the WSJ points out, big changes to health care, combined with tax policy, could make for a tricky political fight.
Health Blog Poll: If Obama becomes president, which economic policy should he push first?
Climate change regulation
Overhauling health care
Neither: He should focus on stabilizing the economy before moving to other issues.
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Update: For more on the climate change side of the equation, see WSJ�s Environmental Capital blog, where readers are also participating in the poll.
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Sunday 17 August 2008
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers Help Brinkley Maintain Civil Custody Arrangements
Teen pop sensations THE JONAS BROTHERS have helped forge an amicable custody agreement between former supermodel CHRISTIE BRINKLEY and her ex-husband.
Brinkley settled her biting divorce battle with her fourth married man Peter Cook last month (10Jul08) and was awarded sole custody and final parental deciding power of the couple's children - Jack, 13, and 10-year-old Sailor.
And according to the New York Daily News, Brinkley donated $10,000 (GBP5,000) for a charity meet-and-greet with her two kids and the band at Saturday's (09Aug08) New York concert.
But the beauty's plans to see the
Thursday 7 August 2008
Jessica Simpson claims abuse
Jessica Simpson claims she has been abused - she�made the startling confession in a candid interview, although she refused to go into any farther details.
When asked by America's Elle magazine if she had of all time been physically abused, the singer aforesaid: "I don't want to talk around it, but I take in definitely experienced abuse in a manner that I would distinguish people to take their heart and run."
The �Come on Over' singer revealed all the songs on her forthcoming country album �Do You Know' - which she worked on with legendary country isaac Bashevis Singer Dolly Parton - are autobiographical.
New cartroad �Remember That' includes the lyrics: "It doesn't matter how he hurts you, With his hands or with his words, You don't merit it, It ain't worth it, Take your nub and run."
The singer has previously revealed she was viciously bullied while at school, with those creditworthy even attacking her home.
She said: "I would walk down the school halls and hear people talking about me. Some of them would throw sewer paper at my house or switch eggs at my door.
"They would also write things on the sidewalk in permanent marker. They genuinely hated me."
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Tuesday 1 July 2008
Minnie Driver Goes Green For New Baby
The Good Will Hunting star felt sure she would want to gobble sweet treats throughout her pregnancy but she's delighted her cravings have all been good and green.
She says, "Green apples are my obsession and cucumber and snap peas, all green foods. It's weird. I really haven't had this huge appetite.
"There's no room to eat tons of stuff. I was ready for having this massive appetite that I heard about but it just never kicked in. I'm really quite lucky.
"I had a dream and they told me in the dream that her (baby) favourite colour is green. Maybe that's why I like green food so much."
Driver, who has three months to go before giving birth to her first child, admits she's having an "easy pregnancy" now the morning sickness has abated.
She adds, "I have a bionic sense of smell that's hardcore. Everything becomes overpowering like aftershave, perfume, and scented candles.
"I'm happy the nausea finally went away; that was the worst part, the sickness and the throwing up to begin with was wretched. Otherwise it's been very peaceful."
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Saturday 21 June 2008
Aleph
Artist: Aleph
Genre(s):
Electronic
Discography:
Senniki Norymberskie
Year: 2004
Tracks: 9
Take My Life
Year: 1989
Tracks: 9
Black Out
Year: 1988
Tracks: 13
Matt Dusk
Blurt
Artist: Blurt
Genre(s):
Indie
Rock
Discography:
Pagan Strings
Year: 1992
Tracks: 17
Poppycock
Year: 1986
Tracks: 8
White Line Fever
Year: 1984
Tracks: 3
Live In Berlin
Year:
Tracks: 8
Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hit (Take 2)
Year:
Tracks: 13
Blurt Lp
Year:
Tracks: 7
Blurt is a new wave band originally consisting of Ted Milton (saxophone, vocals), Pete Creese (guitar), and Jake Milton (drums). Herman Martin (keyboards) replaced Creese later the handout of Bullets for You (1984). Steve Eagles (guitar) replaced Martin later Six-spot Views in Black (1985). Paul Wigens (drums, fiddle) replaced Jake Milton as of Poppycock (1986). Nick Murcott replaced Wigens on Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hit (Take 2) (1989).
Friday 20 June 2008
U2: 'Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' Honesty Box Backfired'
Paul McGuinness, the manager of U2, says that the honesty box format that Radiohead used to release their latest album 'In Rainbows' wasn't entirely successful.
McGuinness said that the band's decision to allow people to pay what they wanted for the album last October had “to some extent backfired.”
"Even though it was available on their own website for no money at all, if that was what you preferred to pay - 60 to 70 per cent of the people who downloaded the record stole it anyway even though it was available for free,” he said.
U2 are currently recording their new studio album, but, speaking to BBC 6Music, McGuinness said that they had no plans to follow Radiohead's example.
"There will be events around the release of the album but for U2 physical sales are still an enormous part of our business and we still sell a lot of actual CDs.
"We will obviously work with whatever technology is available to make the release of the new record as interesting as possible,” McGuinness added.
U2's as-yet-untitled record is expected this October.
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MICK HUCKNALL
“Red Sings Blue” would have been a better title. But Hucknall has decided to put his past as leader of Simply Red in the past as he launches his solo career with this homage to blues great Bobby “Blue” Bland, endorsed by the man himself. Hucknall’s voice lacks the heft of Bland’s, but he turns this to his advantage: his versions of these soulful classics feel fresh and modern and avoid drifting into lightweight pop/r&b territory, a problem that plagued too much of his old band’s work. Fans of both Red and Blue will be intrigued - and impressed. Download: “Ain’t That Lovin’ You.”
Drew Barrymore In High Drama Car Chase
Drew Barrymore took some tips from her Charlie’s Angel role, and chased a reckless motorist around Los Angeles after he smashed into her car and sped off.
The ballsy actress was driving in West Hollywood just before 12pmon Monday when she was rear-ended, reports TMZ.
But instead of pulling over to exchange insurance details, the perpetrator made off, forcing brave Barrymore to take vigilante action.
She eventually lost track of the vehicle, but she did at least commit the offending car's licence plate number to memory, and pass on the information.
Police are reportedly investigating the incident, but no arrests had been made as of yet.
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Ebony Rhythm Band
Artist: Ebony Rhythm Band
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Soul Heart Transplant: Lamp Sessions
Year: 2004
Tracks: 11
1208
Artist: 1208
Genre(s):
Rock: Punk-Rock
Discography:
Turn Of The Screw
Year: 2004
Tracks: 14
Feedback Is Payback
Year: 2002
Tracks: 14
Southern California punk band 1208 hails from the South Bay Area and is comprised of lead singer and guitar player Alex, lead guitarist and vocaliser Neshawn, basso player Bryan, and drummer Manny. The group, which was established in 1995, is building on the musical custom elysian by other outfits that come from the same neighborhood, including the Descendants, Pennywise, the Circle Jerks, and Black Flag. Bandmembers at low gear feared that their youth would work against them, since many nightspots in their locus were for ages 21 and aged. Despite this worry, the band persevered, drawing inspiration and encouragement from the success of some other local young grouping, the Deviates. 1208 triumphed with their possess opportunity to record, and the resultant was Feedback Is Playback. The albums' producers were Pennywise's Fletcher Dragge and Darian Rundall. An interesting away: booster cable vocaliser Alex's uncle is Greg Ginn, guitar player for touchwood rockers Black Flag. Raymond Pettibon, some other uncle, provided the album's artwork, grounds of an artistic career that spans various decades.
Javith and Salazar
Dj Precision
Artist: Dj Precision
Genre(s):
Trance
Discography:
Mix
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
Live At Melomania Deluxe
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
Carolina Liar Joins One Republic on Tour in July
NEW YORK, June 19 -- Carolina Liar will join the
hit-making band, One Republic, on tour in July. Starting on July 12 in
Costa Mesa, CA, the band will launch a string of dates that will take them
throughout the West Coast. In addition to the One Republic shows, Carolina
Liar will also play several radio shows around the country and then travel
to Canada to take the stage at the highly-anticipated Pemberton Festival on
July 26.
The Los Angeles-based band is currently en route to Calgary where they
will play the V-Fest on June 21. They will also appear on Spike TV's
upcoming Guys' Choice Awards on June 22. The video for their hit single,
"I'm Not Over," was recently added to all MTV properties (MTV, MTVu, MTV2
and MTV Hits) in addition to VH1. They were also selected as MTV's next
"Discover & Download" artist on June 16 and will be Yahoo!'s "Who's Next"
artist for late June.
Upcoming Carolina Liar Dates
July 12 Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amphitheatre (w/ One Republic &
Phantom Planet)
July 13 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore (w/ One Republic)
July 15 Sacramento, CA Empire Theatre (w/ One Republic)
July 16 San Diego, CA House Of Blues (w/ One Republic)
July 17 Phoenix, AZ KEDJ Concert @ Tempe Market Place
July 20 Santa Barbara, CA KJEE Concert @ Soho Lounge
July 21 Bakersfield, CA KRAB Concert @ The Dome
July 23 Seattle, WA KNDD Concert @ High Dive
July 24 Portland, OR KNRK Concert @ The Crystal Ballroom
July 26 Vancouver, BC Pemberton Festival
July 28 Sacramento, CA KWOD Concert @ Hard Rock
July 29 Los Angeles, CA KROQ Concert @ The Troubadour
July 31 Las Vegas, NV KVGS Concert @ Hotel Rio
For further information on Carolina Liar, please visit
http://www.carolinaliar.com or http://www.myspace.com/carolinaliar.
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