Thank U Berry Munch
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
By Claire
I would love to know who came up with the name for this flavor of girl scout cookies. Genius!!! Have you ever tried it?
Gen X Reflects - Featured Posts
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
By Bender
Just saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and it was very good. Close to 3 hours it was a bit long, but I understand the need to cover a lot of ground and keep in as many details as possible. I liked the dark atmosphere of the movie and the way it was filmed. Looking forward to Part II to wrap the series up in 2011.
New Release Tuesdays - Movies
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
Knight and Day (Single-Disc Edition) Starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Two-Disc Special Edition) Starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Starring Nicolas Cage and Monica Bellucci
Fantasia / Fantasia 2000 (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Starring James Levine, Steve Martin, Leopold Stokowski, et al.
Beyonce: I Am... World Tour (Deluxe Edition) [DVD/CD]
Parks & Recreation: Season Two Starring Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones (
New Release Tuesdays - Music
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
Glee: The Music, Volume 4 by Glee Cast
The Beginning (Deluxe Edition) by Black Eyed Peas
Bare Bones (Deluxe Edition) by Bryan Adams
Number One Hits by Tim McGraw
Second Chance (Deluxe Edition) by El Debarge
Beyonce: I Am... World Tour (Deluxe Edition) [DVD/CD]
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
New Release Tuesdays - Movies
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
The Expendables Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li
Eat Pray Love Starring Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, and Billy Crudup
Michael Jackson's Vision [DVD Box Set]
The Tudors: The Complete Series Starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Henry Cavill, Nick Dunning
Madea's Big Happy Family: The Play Starring Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Bow Wow, and Lauren London
Murder, She Wrote: The Complete 12th Season Starring Angela Lansbury
Beauty and the Beast (Two-Disc Diamond Edition)
New Release Tuesdays - Music
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys by My Chemical Romance
Pretty Hate Machine: 2010 Remaster by Nine Inch Nails
Burlesque - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various, Christina Aguilera, and Cher
34 Number Ones by Alan Jackson
Michael Jackson's Vision [DVD Box Set]
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Fair Game
Sunday, November 21, 2010
By Claire
Wow. What a film. It is based on the true story of Valerie Plame Wilson, the covert CIA agent who was outed in an article about her husband, Joe Wilson. The movie is a mix of politics and behind the scenes CIA, including a look at the life of a CIA agent's family and her friendships. The real news clips from the media story interspersed throughout the film is a cool touch.
The Kids Are All Right
Sunday, November 21, 2010
By Claire
Just saw this movie last night. Very interesting. Great acting and character development. It tackles a subject matter that I don't think would have been the topic of a movie when us Gen Xers were in high school which made watching the movie all the more fascinating.
Dean Winters
Sunday, November 21, 2010
By Claire
Have you noticed that the Allstate commercials with Dean Winters are ubiquitous? No matter what you are watching - they are on. Went to see a movie today- an Allstate commercial aired in the theater before the movie. Allstate even sponsored the Northwestern/Illinois football game at Wrigley Field yesterday and commercials were shown throughout the broadcast. Just wanted to know if anyone else noticed.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Due Date
Friday, November 19, 2010
By Bender
Just saw Due Date with Robert Downey, Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. It had some funny lines and scenes, but not a laugh a minute. It's really an updated version of Planes, Trains & Automobiles with Steve Martin and the late John Candy (one of my favorite movies of all time btw). I like both actors a lot, but I don't think the characters gelled with one another to make it a really fun/great movie. There were a couple cool cameos by Jamie Foxx and Juliette Lewis, but their talents weren't really used effectively for their scenes - their parts could have been played by anyone...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
New Release Tuesdays - Music
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
The Promise by Bruce Springsteen
The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story (3 CD/3 DVD) by Bruce Springsteen
Born Free by Kid Rock
...Featuring Norah Jones by Norah Jones
A Christmas Cornucopia by Annie Lennox
Greatest Hits...So Far!!! (Deluxe CD/DVD) by Pink
Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album by Glee Cast
New Release Tuesdays - Movies
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
Avatar (Three-Disc Extended Collector's Edition) (2009)
The Last Airbender Starring Dev Patel and Noah Ringe
Disney's A Christmas Carol Starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Steve Valentine
The Kids Are All Right Starring Julianne Moore and Annette Bening
Jay-Z on NPR
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
By Claire
right now on Fresh Air with Terry Gross. He is discussing his new book, Decoded.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Get Him to the Greek
Sunday, November 14, 2010
By Claire
Saw this wild movie last night. Tons of cameos and wacky, raunchy as anything moments. A highlight for me was seeing Rose Byrne of Damages fame, play a bad girl/partier/rocker/girlfriend of rockers role. I didn't even recognize her at first. Did you see this movie. Thoughts?
Top Words of 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
By Claire
According to the Global Language Monitor survey, "vuvuzela", "spillcam" and the made-up word "refudiate" are among the top words of 2010. Lady Gaga, 3-D, and "Jersey Shore" also made the list. The results are found from tracking the frequency of words and phrases in the English speaking world using a math formula. For more of the top words, click here.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
106 Varieties of Coca Cola
Saturday, November 13, 2010
By Claire
How wild is this? There are new touch-screen Coca Cola machines that have 106 potential flavor combinations. Check it out.
Friday, November 12, 2010
America's Favorite Cities
Friday, November 12, 2010
By Claire
Travel and Leisure just released their survey on America's favorite cities. Fascinating stuff! Check it out.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
New Release Tuesdays - Music
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
The Gift by Susan Boyle
Lady Killer by Cee-Lo Green
Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 by Eric Clapton
Tour Of The Universe Barcelona 20/21:11:09 (2CD/2DVD) [DELUXE] by Depeche Mode
New Release Tuesdays - Movies
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Starring Michael Cera
Grown Ups Starring Adam Sandler and Maria Bello
Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series
Eric Clapton - Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Michael Jackson's "Breaking News"
Monday, November 08, 2010
By Bender
The new Michael Jackson song "Breaking News" is streaming in its entirety on his official website right now.
Let us know what you think!
Michael Jackson's Official Website
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sarah Silverman
Sunday, November 07, 2010
By Claire
Saw Sarah Silverman perform and answer some questions in a Q&A recently. She is so wrong yet you can't help but laugh at some of the outrageous, raunchy as anything, no holds barred things she says. No topic is off limits. Very unassuming, no frills, and totally chill -- you would never know how successful she is by the way she carries herself. Definitely a polarizing comedienne - are you a fan?
M.C. Hammer's Baseball Connection
Sunday, November 07, 2010
By Claire
M.C. Hammer, whose real name is Stanley Burrell, worked for Charlie Finley when he was owner of the Oakland A's. Burrell, at a young age, impressed Finley so much that he was promoted to honorary vice president of the A's. Cool stuff! Check out this write-up of the new biography of Finley.
Annie Mae Bullock
Sunday, November 07, 2010
By Claire
is the real name of legendary Tina Turner. A little fun trivia I just heard and wanted to share.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Huge Michael Jackson News!
Thursday, November 04, 2010
By Bender
Sony/Epic Records has announced that the first album of new material from Michael Jackson will be released on December 14th, 2010!
Tomorrow, an exclusive teaser will appear on www.michaeljackson.com.
Monday, November 8th, Sony will stream "Breaking News", a full track from the album, on Michael Jackson's official site for one week only!
Michael Jackson Official Website
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The Sopranos
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
By Claire
Although it seems like yesterday when the much-talked-about finale aired, The Sopranos has been off the air since 2007. Check out what the cast has been up to since.
The Real World is in the House
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
By Claire
as in the House of Representatives. Sean Duffy from 1997's The Real World: Boston, won his election yesterday to join Congress representing the 7th District of Wisconsin.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
New Release Tuesdays - Movies
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
Toy Story 3 (2010)
The Goonies (25th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray] (1985)
The Sound of Music (Limited Edition Collector's Set) [Blu-ray/DVD Combo] (1965)
The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Series
V: The Complete First Season [2010]
New Release Tuesdays - Music
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
By Bender
Out Today...
Dreams by Neil Diamond
Merry Christmas II You by Mariah Carey
Band On The Run [Special Edition - 2CD+1DVD Combo] by Paul McCartney and Wings
Small Craft on a Milk Sea by Brian Eno
The Real World in Hollywood and Politics
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
By Claire
Jamie Chung, who appeared in The Real World: San Diego back in 2003, has just been cast in The Hangover 2 as Ed Helms' fiancee. I find this particularly interesting news today since today is election day and Sean Duffy from 1997's The Real World: Boston (who is married to and has 6 kids with Rachel from the Real World: San Francisco -- yes that's the one with Puck) is running to be a representative from Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a Real World watcher (my roommate got me addicted in college) it's fascinating stuff. Any favorite Real Worlders?
Monday, November 1, 2010
Movie/Sports/Politics Moment
Monday, November 01, 2010
By Claire
A very random thing happened yesterday. Watched the movie W., which deals a lot with the relationship between President George W. Bush and his father, their presidencies, and passion for baseball and the Rangers. The movie ended, the World Series was turned on, and there they were riding in on the Rangers' field before game 4. Had no idea that was going to happen. It was so wacky having just finished the movie and to then see them live in that setting. Did you see the movie?
Freakonomics
Monday, November 01, 2010
By Claire
Saw the movie Freakonomics, based on the best-selling book. It was fascinating. I have to admit that I have not read the book, however that said, I thought the film was cool as it portrayed Steven Levitt (the economist) and Stephen Dubner (the journalist) discussing their thoughts behind the concepts in the book/film. It also illustrates the trends, statistics and factors mentioned in all sorts of interesting ways.
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