TV. Food. Pop Culture.
Not so long ago, I posted about my friend’s upcoming web series The Bannen Way. Well, the project finally debuted on Sony’s online site Crackle (which contrary to what you may believe is NOT a tasty snack), and it’s very impressive. I mean, it features Robert Forster and Vanessa Marcil. What’s not to love? I’ve posted the first webisode here, but there are six more online, with a new one premiering every week. So check it out…
Is anyone else as excited about Kell on Earth as I am? The new Bravo show will document the life and glory of Kelly Cutrone, fashion PR / power bitch extraordinaire. Kelly, who was first perceived as the awful She-Krakken of The Hills, has slowly become the unsung hero of not only that show but also The City, and quite frankly, I can’t get enough of her. The fact that there will now be one full hour a week devoted to her craziness and the craziness of her firm, People’s Revolution, is totally exhilarating to me. The show doesn’t premiere until February, but here’s a preview clip of what’s in store for us. The video quality is surprisingly low, and it’s kind of strange seeing a non-Hills-ized portrayal of People’s Revolution, but fear not. Kelly saying “It’s FUCKING Fashion Week!” over and over again pretty much makes up for it.
I forgot to post this yesterday, but whatever. Here is a clip from Wednesday’s Modern Family featuring Sofia Vergara absolutely chewing up the scenery. Amazing.
My dearest friend Sly emailed me last night to see if I wanted Korean food, and far be it for me to turn her down. After all, her company is ever so charming, and even more importantly, I’m a fiend for Korean food; so really it was a win-win situation for me. Throw Bets into the mix, and we had the makings for a raucous evening out (even if there was inevitably a sheer lack of raucousness). Nevertheless, we soon had to decide on a destination amongst the various offerings in Los Angeles’s Koreatown neighborhood, and feeling adventurous, I proposed we go to Ondal 2 (or On Dal 2 — the spelling varies). I had never been to the restaurant, whose speciality is a crab hot pot, but I had once read about it in the Los Angeles Times back in 2007 and had wanted to try it ever since (I even went so far as to email the author of the story to ask for the restaurant’s street address, which had inexplicably not been published initially).
For two years, every time I proposed dinner at Ondal 2, I never had any takers, but thankfully last night, I finally generated interest in the spot. Sly and Bets both seemed game for something new; so we trekked down to a quiet stretch of Washington Boulevard and entered the unassuming restaurant. As soon as we stepped inside, the intoxicating odor of crab (not to mention Windex as one server rigorously wiped down a nearby table) filled our noses. We knew then that we were in for a memorable dinner…
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This seems to be illogical. Thanks to m_ruv for spotting it.
Mariah Carey accepted an award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival last night, and thanks to a few glasses of champagne and perhaps some Schnapps, she was totally housed, thus leading to the best Mariah Carey viral video since the time she tried to throw a baseball. Unfortunately, her entire speech wasn’t captured on film — only the first minute and a half — but that’s okay. What little we have here is just fine (even though I would have liked to have seen the reported self-applause Mariah engaged in, not to mention the real applause that apparently started a full minute before she got off stage).
For more information on Mariah’s happy time, check out the full article here.
UPDATE: The video above now features more footage, including 100% more Helen Mirren references!
I sincerely love the notion that Jimmy Fallon is willing to play Taboo on his late night show. However, as much as I’m a fan of this, I must admit that watching the execution is utterly painful — and not just because Michael Cera’s marigold hairstyle is so distracting. These people are just terrible at the game. TERRIBLE! I must shake my head in disdain now.
Via Movieline
As many people in the New York tri-state region have come to discover, Cablevision has dropped the Food Network and HGTV from its cable lineup in the wake of a contract feud with the channels’ parent company Scripps. This means that for the past week or so, consumers have been left with no Ina, no Giada, and no whatever it is they show on HGTV. My heart sincerely goes out to them because honestly, they’ve missed quite a bit. Not only did Michelle Obama turn up on an Iron Chef spectacular (which I didn’t watch — oops!), but there’s been a whole host of new content that’s worth noting.
Fear not though. I’ve conveniently detailed a list of the most important Food Network moments from today so you can feel like you’ve been watching along all this time. A full log after the jump.
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Normally I find press releases in my inbox about uninteresting crap on the Weather Channel or TV Monde or who knows what else. This morning, however, I randomly received this very important notice from all the way from across the pond to announce that Greenwich, UK had achieved the status of ROYAL BOROUGH. Surely you know of Greenwich. After all, not only is it a UNESCO world heritage site, but it is also the place where “during the Silver Jubilee of 1977, HM the Queen embarked at Greenwich for the Jubilee River Pageant. In 1987 the Queen was aboard the P&O cruise ship Pacific Princess, moored alongside the Old Royal Naval College, for the spectacular son-et lumiere marking the 150th anniversary of P&O.” Obvs.
Well, as I read through the email, I realized that I was reading the most British press release OF ALL TIME (note that I have only read about three British press releases ever). The document is filled with choice English phrases such as “a highly supportive Patron of the Cutty Sark” as well as a few eyebrow-raising comments, including references to something called the “Palace of Placentia” and “the Royal Hospital for Seamen.” It’s kind of amazing.
I still don’t know why I wound up on the mailing list for this notice, but I do love it ever so much. By all means, Britons, send me more!
Full press release after the jump.
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My dear friend SLY sent me this track the other day, simply raving about how catchy it was. I had to agree. It’s very thought-provoking.