Funny or Die’s Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell What if someone gathered all the great Presidential impersonations from the last thirty-five years of Saturday Night Live and put them in a video together? Well, that’s what Ron Howard did in this Funny Or Die clip that spans from Fred Armisen to Chevy Chase and everyone …
Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
AMERICAN IDOL RECAP: The Guys Show Signs of Life
I watched American Idol last night after midnight and thus had a very strong litmus test for who I liked, and who I didn’t: those who put me asleep were in the “not like” category. Everyone else was fine. Of course, this method tended to bias those who performed earlier in the night, but no …
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ADVENTURES IN HEROISM: Saving My Dear Friend From A Feral Beast
As is often the case, I had a sudden and intense craving for frozen yogurt last night, and when I asked my dearest friend Sly if she’d like to join me, she made a proposition: she would come with me if I went up to her apartment and fulfilled her deepest needs, and in this …
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I'm Adding 'Archer' To The DVR
Over the weekend, I ventured over to Hulu to sample this new animated sitcom Archer I’d been hearing about, and I’m happy to say that while a tad uneven, it’s actually pretty damn funny. Then again, it’s hard for anything featuring Jessica Walter to not be funny. Sweetening the deal is the presence of fellow …
Random Mash-Up of ‘Friends’ and ‘Community’ Warms My Heart
This video does the following for me: A) Makes me nostalgic for real sitcom opening credits. B) Makes me realize how much I love Community. C) Makes me excited to know that Community is finally back this week! Hallelujah! Via Vulture
SURVIVOR PHOTOCAP: Playing Dirty
Well, we’re about three episodes into Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, and so far, it’s been a pretty fun ride. I have some questions about the casting (since when is Candice, the universally loathed turncoat from Cook Islands, a hero?), but overall, I’m liking this all-star iteration better than, say, All Stars. And unlike that other …
Oyster Warning FAIL
I spotted this in a Korean supermarket last night. I’m still trying to figure out what exactly it means. Needless to say, I avoided the oysters.
REAL HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: Looking For A Shot Of Happiness
I don’t have much time to write this post today; so I’ll keep the recapping short. Shouldn’t be hard though — after all, most of last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County speaks for itself. The show focused on attempts at resurrection and rejuvenation — from Lynne’s second attempt at marriage with …
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REAL HOUSEWIVES PREVIEW: Scenes from a 'Perfect Marriage'
Is it already Thursday? Is a new Real Housewives of Orange County already upon us? The answer is yes. In two short hours, the ladies will hit the airwaves once again, and we’ll be dazzled with all sorts of exciting things such as this warm and cuddly (read: cold and frosty) conversation between Tamra and …
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AMERICAN IDOL RECAP: Talent Is Overrated
I fear we’re in for a long, long season of American Idol, folks. Not since the dreary days of Sanjaya has a batch of male singers seemed so lacking in talent, charisma, and overall quality. Last night’s debut of the gents was filled with promise but left the judges, the viewers, and probably several network …