Monday, September 7, 2009

Chick Fil A Free Sandwich Labor Day Giveaway

This is great and has brought a lot of attention to Chick-fil-A. This Labor Day they're giving away free Original Chicken Sandwiches.


All you gotta do is wear your favorite sports teams logo - wear your favorite teams shirt - and you get a free Chicken Sandwich.

To find giveaway locations just visit their online restaurant locator and look up a Chick-fil-A restaurant near you.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Telluride Film Festival 2009

The 36th Annual Telluride Film Festival happens this weekend.

Here's a preview of whats going down at the Festival.

THE ‘SHOW’
36th Telluride Film Festival is pleased to present the following new feature films to play in the ‘SHOW’:
• A PROPHET (d. Jacques Audiard, Germany/Austria/France, 2009)
• AN EDUCATION (d. Lone Sherfig, U.K., 2009)
• BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS (d. Werner Herzog, U.S., 2009)
• BRIGHT STAR (d. Jane Campion, U.K./Australia/France, 2009)
• COCO BEFORE CHANEL (d. Anne Fontaine, France, 2009)
• FAREWELL (d. Christian Carion, France, 2009)
• FISH TANK (d. Andrea Arnold, U.K., 2009)
• GIGANTE (d. Adrián Biniez, Uruguay, 2009)
• HENRI-GEORGES CLOUZOUT’S INFERNO (d. Serge Bromberg and Ruxandra Medrea, France, 2009)
• LIFE DURING WARTIME (d. Todd Solondz, U.S., 2009)
• LONDON RIVER (d. Rachid Bouchareb, U.K./France/Algeria, 2009) 
• RED RIDING – three-part series: 1974 (d. Julian Jarrold, U.K., 2009); 1980 (d. James Marsh, U.K., 2009); 1983 (d. Anand Tucker, U.K., 2009)
• ROOM AND A HALF (d. Andrey Khrzhanovsky, Russia, 2009)
• SAMSON & DELILAH (d. Warwick Thornton, Australia, 2009)
• SLEEP FURIOUSLY (d. Gideon Koppel, U.K., 2007)
• TERRA MADRE (d. Ermanno Olmi, Italy, 2009)
• THE JAZZ BARONESS (d. Hannah Rothschild, U.K. 2009)
• THE LAST STATION (d. Michael Hoffman, U.K., 2009)
• THE MISCREANTS OF TALIWOOD (d. George Gittoes, Australia/Pakistan, 2009)
• THE ROAD (d. John Hillcoat, U.S., 2009)
• THE WHITE RIBBON (d. Michael Haneke, Germany/Australia/France, 2009)
• VINCERE (d. Marco Bellocchio, Italy, 2009)
• VISION (d. Margarethe von Trotta, Germany, 2009)
• WINDOW (d. Buddhadeb Dasgupta, India, 2009)
In keeping with Festival tradition, additional “Sneak Previews” are expected to surprise attendees over the weekend. Sneaks will be announced here. Stay tuned!
MEDALLION AWARDS
The 2009 Silver Medallion awards, given to recognize an artist’s significant contribution to the world of cinema, go to:
• ANOUK AIMÉE - French film star Anouk Aimée will receive the Silver Medallion followed by an onstage interview conducted by Scott Foundas (Friday) and Davia Nelson (Saturday). The program will include a screening of Jacques Demy’s 1961 film, LOLA, starring Aimée in her iconic role as the lovelorn burlesque dancer.
• VIGGO MORTENSEN – Telluride audiences will be the first to see American actor Viggo Mortensen’s performance in John Hillcoat’s THE ROAD. The film will be preceded by the presentation of the Silver Medallion and an onstage interview with Ken Burns (Sunday) and Davia Nelson (Monday). 
• MARGARETHE VON TROTTA – Historical filmmaker, actress and a key member of New German Cinema, von Trotta will be presented with the Silver Medallion by Barbara Sukowa, followed by an onstage interview conducted by Annette Insdorf (Friday) and Gary Giddens (Saturday). A screening of Von Trotta’s latest film, VISION, will follow the program. 
Lobster Films’ Serge Bromberg will receive this year’s Special Medallion award, which honors a “hero” of cinema, at the program “Retour de Flamme,” Bromberg’s famed live cinema show. Bromberg’s new film, HENRI-GEORGES CLOUZOUT’S INFERNO plays in main program. Bromberg will also sign Flicker Alley DVD sets featuring works discovered and restored by Lobster Films. 
GUEST DIRECTOR PROGRAMS
Guest Director Alexander Payne presents six forgotten film treasures from the past:
• EL VERDUGO (d. Luís García Berlanga, Spain, 1963)
• DAISAN NO KAGEMUSHA: THE THIRD SHADOW WARRIOR (d. Inoue Umetsugu, Japan, 1963)
• LE RAGAZZE DI PIAZZA DI SPAGNA (d. Luciano Emmer, Italy 1952)
• DAY OF THE OUTLAW (d. André De Tothe, U.S., 1959)
• THE BREAKING POINT (d. Michael Curtiz, U.S., 1950)
• MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW (d. Orson Welles, U.S., 1937)
FILM REVIVALS
• LES NOUVEAUX MESSIEUR (d. Jacques Feyder, France, 1929) - With live music by Stephen Horne, performing his original score
• L’ARGENT (d. Marcel L’Herier, France, 1928) – Featuring the world premiere of a new score written and performed by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
• LOLA (d. Jacques Demy, France, 1961)
• MIRACLE OF MALACHIAS (d. Bernhard Wicki, Germany, 1961)
• TONI (d. Jean Renoir, France, 1934)
CELEBRATING MANNY FARBER
Our Celebration of Manny Farber includes a screening of one of Farber’s favorite films, TONI, followed by a panel discussion exploring Farber’s work with Greil Marcus, Jean-Pierre Gorin, Kent Jones, Robert Polito, Robert Walsh and Patricia Patterson. Following the panel, editor Robert Polito will sign copies of Farber On Film: The Complete Writings of Manny Farber.
POSTER ARTIST WILLIAM WEGMAN 
Poster Artist William Wegman will present a selection of his short films followed by a conversation with art curator David Ross and the audience. Poster signing to follow. An exhibit of the posters with which Wegman experimented before selecting the final version will be on display at the Wegman Gallery, along with a series of original paintings created for Telluride and the unveiling of a second, limited edition poster. Gallery only open throughout the four-day Festival.
TALKING HEADS
Features six Conversations between Festival guests and the audience about film and culture, and three outdoor Seminars with a panel of Festival guests. These programs are free and open to the public.
ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES
• Fellini’s Book of Dreams – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ exhibition includes reproductions of the 12-time Oscar nominee Federico Fellini’s dream-world sketches.
• Russian Master: Animation by Khrzhanovsky – A rare screening of Andrey Khrzhanovsky’s animated films. His debut feature ROOM AND A HALF plays in the main program.
• Alice Waters Book signing – Following the screening and intro of TERRA MADRE, Waters, vice president of Slow Foods International, will sign her classic Art of Simple Foods
A preview of some of the films that will be premiering at the Telluride Film Festival.

The White Ribbon



The Road



Bright Star

Kid Cudi Man on the Moon Leak

Its seems Kid Cudi's new album, Man on the Moon,  has been leaked to internet torrent sites. Several sources are reporting that the album has been downloaded thousands of times.

Kid Cudi, famous for his song Day N Nite, was expecting to release his new cd on September 15th. His album is already getting a lot of positive reviews.

Here's the track listing for Man on the Moon: End of Day.


ACT 1 – THE END OF DAY
1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem) (Produced by Emile)
2. Soundtrack 2 My Life (Produced by Emile)
3. Simple As… (Produced by Plain Pat)

ACT 2 – RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS
4. Solo Dolo (nightmare) (Produced by Emile)
5. Heart of A Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music) (Produced by Free School)
6. My World f. Billy Cravens (Produced by Plain Pat & Jeff Bhasker)

ACT 3 – TAKING A TRIP
7. Day N Nite (nightmare) (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
8. Sky Might Fall (Produced by Kanye West & Co-Produced by KiD CuDi)
9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1) (Produced by Mat Friedman of ILLFONICS)

ACT 4 – STUCK
10. Alive (nightmare) f. RATATAT (Produced by RATATAT)
11. CuDi Zone (Produced by Emile) (Produced by Free School)
12. Make Her Say f. Kanye West & Common (Produced by Kanye West)
13. Pursuit of Happiness (nightmare) f. MGMT & RATATAT (Produced by RATATAT)

ACT 5 – A NEW BEGINNING
14. Hyyerr f. Chip Tha Rapper (Produced by Crada for Motion Music)
15. Up Up & Away (The Wake & Bake Song) (Produced by Free School)

Looks dope. Will you be getting Man on the Moon when it drops Sept 15th or are you still looking for the leak?

Horney Goat Weed - The Cure for a Languishing Libido

The most natural way to increase libido is to use ancient methods. I don’t mean to go into bawdyhouse, but there’s the Horny Goat Weed, a three thousand year old marvelous plant, which restores the man's sexual strength and power. In ancient China many medical writings were “published” about its efficiency but Epimedium has the same qualities even today.

-“Believe it or not the horny goat weed was useful” – whispered my girlfriend Shiny. She had a problem with her sexual performance for months. Horney Goat Weed is sold on the Internet, in herbal and esoteric stores in many forms: leaves, powder or capsules, pure or in combination with other aphrodisiacs. Epimedium increases vitality, stimulates brain cells and has an overall beneficial impression on human body.

For thousands of years, Horney Goat Weed has been well known for its positive effects. This mysterious plant was recommended by Chinese physicians for male sexual enhancement.

Unlike prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction the Horney Goat Weed isn’t a chemical, it makes the human organism stronger and not weakens it. So if somebody takes it regularly he shouldn’t be afraid for it’s side effects, or that it will cause dependency.

Chinese scientist successfully used Horny Goat Weed for bronchitis treatment, and in curing fertility problems. The positive effects are caused by polysaccharides, the antiviral and antimicrobial compounds of Horney Goat Weed.

Horny Goat Weed's curing effects on lounge and circulatory problems are still researched, also the property of Horny Goat Weed increasing muscular volume.

Epimedium it’s an endemic plant in all Far East countries forests, not only in China but also in Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Recently in these countries Horney Goat Weed is artificially cultivated.

The mystery of Horny Goat Weed is still studied by scientists however everybody agrees that Epimedium has no harmful influence only positive impact on human health. It’s especially effective in curing male impotence but increases female libido too. There are many reasons for men to switch from the popular blue pills to the time tested and natural Horny Goat Weed.

If women will start to use Horney Goat Weed too, at least they won’t forget the purpose of the bed other than sleeping.

Alex Pentorf invites you to find out more about epimedium and provigrax, a formula based on horney goat weed on his associated websites.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Steve Mazan on Letterman [Video]

Steve Mazan has inoperable liver cancer and for some time he's been wanting to perform on David Letterman. Even has a website dedicated to his dream.

Well his wishes were finally answered.

Check out comedian Steve Mazan's appearance on Late Night with David Letterman.

Bumbershoot 2009 Labor Day Weekend

Bumbershoot 2009 kicks off tomorrow Sept 5 right up until Labour Day at Seattle Center. Presented by Samsung Mobile the annual festival will feature some great bands, good music and a weekend of arts and entertainment.

Also, if you wanna carry the children along this year, please do. They'll have a great time at Youngershoot which is an addition just for kids.

So who should you see this weekend at Bumbershoot? Here's the lineup.

Music

The Black Eyed Peas / Sheryl Crow / Modest Mouse / Jason Mraz / The All-American Rejects / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Katy Perry / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Franz Ferdinand / Old 97’s / Cold War Kids / The Knux / De La Soul / Metric / Raphael Saadiq / Brett Dennen / Os Mutantes / Soulsavers featuring Mark Lanegan / The Long Winters / Sly & Robbie & the Taxi Gang / World Party / Keller Williams / Roy Ayers / MSTRKRFT / The Helio Sequence / Common Market / UH HUH HER / Dave Alvin and The Guilty Women / Eric Hutchinson / No Age / Matt & Kim / Dead Confederate / Janelle Monae / The Cave Singers / Audrye Sessions / Akron/Family / Swollen Members / Vieux Farka Touré / Lenka / Gang Gang Dance / Vivian Girls / Todd Snider / The Devil Makes Three / Holy F**k / Elvis Perkins in Dearland / Iglu & Hartly / OTEP / DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid / Low vs Diamond / Sera Cahoone / Eleni Mandell / Mirah / Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears / 3 Inches of Blood / Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground / U.S.E / Carrie Rodriguez / The Honey Brothers / Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head / Say Hi / Extra Golden / Mayer Hawthorne & The County / The Minus 5 / Forgive Durden performing Razia’s Shadow / Cordero / Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band / Telekinesis / Hey Marseilles / Everest / The New Mastersounds / Oren Lavie / Dyme Def / Delhi 2 Dublin / The Dusty 45s / Visqueen / Truckasauras / Head Like a Kite / Akimbo / Adrian Xavier / Paul Oscher “Alone with the Blues” / Parenthetical Girls / Massy Ferguson / The Lonely Forest / Sleepy Eyes of Death / Past Lives / Macklemore / Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder / Wallpaper / The Whore Moans Present: The Black Atom! / Point Juncture, WA / Kim Field & The Mighty Titans of Tone / D.Black / Spaceman / Handful of Luvin’ / Champagne Champagne / Romance / Kristen Ward / Dept. of Energy / The Kindness Kind / Mark Taylor Quartet / Hotels / Black Whales / Kore Ionz / Grand Hallway / Anomie Belle / Steve Griggs Quintet / We Are Golden / Olympic Sound Collective / Dyno Jamz / Central Services’ Board of Education / The Not-Its! / Recess Monkey and more

Check out the rest of the line up at Bumbershoot schedule.

Friday, September 4, 2009

10 Tweets Review: Gamer

Opening this week is the movie, Gamer. The movie is directed by the guys who did Crank. I personally loved that movie and if they bring that kind of feel to Gamer then this should be a great movie.

Directors: Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor
Actors: Gerard Butler, Michael C Hall, Amber Valetta, Kyra Sedgwick, Ludacris.
Run Time: 95 mins
MPAA Rating: R

Synopsis: Set in a future-world where humans can control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online gaming environments, a star player (Butler) from a game called "Slayers" looks to regain his independence while taking down the game's mastermind (Hall).

How are movie goers reacting to Gamer? Lets see what they're saying over on Twitter in this weeks edition of  10 Tweets.

Gamer Review according to 10 random Tweets.


























Keny says: In other words if you loved the horrible movie that was GI Joe, you'll love Gamer.





















































Well, the reviews on Gamer seem divided. Some thought it was horrible and some thought it was a must see. This movie gets a score of 6.5 out of 10.

Did you see Gamer? Are you going to see it after these reviews? We'd like to know. Tell us in the comments.