Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot

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Gal Gadot

Born April 30, 1985

Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. Take that in for a minute. She is a trained Israeli soldier which means that the moves you see her do are for real and she can kick your ass. And you will like it.

Noteworthy

  • Keeping Up with the Jones – Gadot and Jon Hamm are the spies neighbors to Isla Fisher and Zach Galifianakis. This is such a well put together movie. The acting is good, the plot is good, and the comedic bits are funny. What more can you ask for? Plus Gadot and Hamm look great together.
  • Furious 7 – Gadot in a fast car saving the team. It is amazing. I really dug the introduction of Gadot to the family.
  • Batman vs Superman – She was one of the few highlights for me in a movie that I really didn’t care for. The shot of her sliding across the ground after getting hit by Doomsday, skidding to a stop, and then smiling – worth the price of admission.
  • Wonder Woman – Loved the whole movie until the ending with Ares – listen to the podcast and you will hear more on this. Gadot rocks the role of Wonder Woman and I hope they keep it rolling.

Wonder Woman, she’s amazing. I love everything that she represents and everything that she stands for. She’s all about love and compassion and truth and justice and equality, and she’s a whole lot of woman.

-Gal Gadot

Tell Em Steve-Dave

by | April 10, 2017 | Comedy, Featured, Podcast | 0 Comments

Tell em Steve-Dave! That is the sign off to one of my favorite podcasts. The sign off to one of the downloads that I wait on each and every week. Hosted by Bryan Johnson, Walt Flanagan and Brian Quinn, this is potentially the best podcast on the SmodCo Network - sorry...
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Cobie Smulders

by | April 3, 2018 | Featured, Movies, Pop Culture, Television | 0 Comments

Cobie Smulders Born April 3, 1982   Cobie Smulders is a comedic genius. Impeccable timing, great delivery and able to hold her own with heavyweights like Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segel. Did I mention she is the head of SHIELD in the MCU as well? Noteworthy How I...
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Stand Up Comedy

by | August 30, 2016 | Comedy, Featured, Pop Culture | 0 Comments

I am kind of a stand up comedy nerd. Not only do I enjoy listening to and watching comedians, I really love learning about how they build their acts, how they craft their material, how they juxtapose their words - all of it! All of the stuff that goes into the show....
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Alan Tudyk

by | March 16, 2018 | Comic Books, Featured, Movies, Pop Culture, Television | 0 Comments

Alan Tudyk Born March 16, 1971   Alan Tudyk has embraced the geek over and over in his career. I will watch him in just about anything and go out of my way to keep an eye on what he has been in or what he has coming out soon. Below is such a small list of what he has...
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I Sell Comics

by | April 3, 2017 | Comic Books, Featured, Podcast | 0 Comments

I Sell Comics is part of the SmodCo network of podcasts. Starring Mike and Ming, this podcasts has at its heart comic books but it covers any and every other topic that happens to cross the minds of the hosts. From interviews to ribbing the folks at Tell Em Steve...
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Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

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Uma Thurman

Born April 29, 1970

Uma Thurman first slid into my view as Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction and though I have not been as obsessed as Tarantino, I do tend to seek out movies that she is in. There is something raw about the way that she delivers dialogue and action. It makes her interesting to watch.

Noteworthy

  • Pulp Fiction – Again, first thing that I saw her in. I love her as Mia. The reaction when she is stabbed in the heart by the needle the huge intake of breath – perfect. Also, I love how nervous she tends to make Travolta.
  • Batman & Robin – Thurman is the best villain in the bunch in this movie. She makes a great Poison Ivy. The movie as a whole was completely over the top but she was excellent as a villain.
  • Kill Bill 1 & Kill Bill 2 – The Bride. I don’t know that I need to dig much further into it. Thurman is The Bride and she does, in fact, kill Bill.
  • The Producers – No one else could have played Ulla opposite Balistock and Blom in the musical version of The Producers. You really want to see Thurman take on more musical roles after you watch this.
  • My Super Ex-Girlfriend – Not the best thing she has ever been in but I dig it. Thurman has superpowers, her boyfriend breaks up with her – that was a mistake.

Desperation is the perfume of the young actor. It’s so satisfying to have gotten rid of it. If you keep smelling it, it can drive you crazy. In this business a lot of people go nuts, go eccentric, even end up dead from it. Not my plan.

-Uma Thurman

Robert Burns Bard of Ayrshire

by | January 25, 2018 | Books, Featured, Pop Culture | 0 Comments

Robert Burns - Born January 25, 1759 Tonight is Burns Night. It celebrates Robert Burns Bard of Ayrshire on the day of his birthday January 25th of each year. Burns is regarded as the National Poet of Scotland and though his poetry is difficult to read and understand;...
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Blurry Photos Podcast – Episode 157 Numerology

by | August 22, 2016 | Featured, Podcast | 0 Comments

I am jumping ahead of myself but I need to share a podcast that I listened to today - Blurry Photos Podcast: Episode 157 Numerology. I have not taken the time to give them a full review on the website yet, or even to delve into my deep love of podcasts or podcasting...
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Gal Gadot

by | April 30, 2018 | Comic Books, Featured, Movies, Video Games | 0 Comments

Gal Gadot Born April 30, 1985   Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. Take that in for a minute. She is a trained Israeli soldier which means that the moves you see her do are for real and she can kick your ass. And you will like it. Noteworthy Keeping Up with the Jones - Gadot...
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Bryan Cranston

by | March 7, 2018 | Featured, Movies, Pop Culture, Television | 0 Comments

Bryan Cranston Born March 7, 1956   Bryan Cranston hit my radar when he was on Seinfeld, one of the best sitcoms ever. Then he was on Malcolm in the Middle - another of my favorites that I have binge-ed through several times. Then he changes gears and he is the lead...
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What I am Looking Forward to in 2017

by | January 6, 2017 | Featured, Movies, Pop Culture, Video Games | 0 Comments

Here is what I am looking forward to in 2017: With 2016 in the books, I am looking forward to a better 2017. Below is a list of a few of the entertainment pieces I am looking forward to. Just Video Games and Movies right now but I figured it was worth mentioning. And...
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Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba

Born April 28, 1981

Jessica Alba started out acting as a teenager and has been turning out great entertainment for all of us ever since then. She is one of those actresses that makes interesting choices and elevates the role.

Noteworthy

  • Idle Hands – I college students right hand has a mind of its own. Alba is one of the characters with hands that don’t have murderous intent. This was the first movie that I saw Alba in.
  • Sin City – Alba is little Nancy. I love the feel and the film work of this movie. Alba is one of the pivotal characters and a lot of the plot hinges on her.
  • Fantastic Four – Alba is Sue Storm. No, really Alba is Sue Storm. I thought she was perfect as her quarter of Marvel’s first family.
  • Machete – You got to love a movie that jumped from a fake trailer in another movie to the big screen. Alba is fantastic.

You have to be the best of whatever you are, but successful, cool actresses come in all shapes and sizes.

-Jessica Alba

Gene Wilder – You Will Be Missed

by | September 4, 2016 | Featured, Movies | 0 Comments

We lost a star in the comedy firmament on August 29, 2016. I thought about getting this article out the day e passed but I wanted to make sure I had time to think about what I wanted to write, how I wanted to pay tribute, so I waited. All of that being said, Gene...
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Robert Burns Bard of Ayrshire

by | January 25, 2018 | Books, Featured, Pop Culture | 0 Comments

Robert Burns - Born January 25, 1759 Tonight is Burns Night. It celebrates Robert Burns Bard of Ayrshire on the day of his birthday January 25th of each year. Burns is regarded as the National Poet of Scotland and though his poetry is difficult to read and understand;...
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Gal Gadot

by | April 30, 2018 | Comic Books, Featured, Movies, Video Games | 0 Comments

Gal Gadot Born April 30, 1985   Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. Take that in for a minute. She is a trained Israeli soldier which means that the moves you see her do are for real and she can kick your ass. And you will like it. Noteworthy Keeping Up with the Jones - Gadot...
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Kal Penn

by | April 23, 2018 | Featured, Movies | 0 Comments

Kal Penn Born April 23, 1977   Kal Penn roams this weird world between comedy and drama. He walks the edge between entertainment and public service. He has existed in different worlds and been successful. He is proof that while someone in Hollywood's opinion isn't...
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James McAvoy

by | April 21, 2018 | Featured, Movies | 0 Comments

James McAvoy Born April 21, 1979   James McAvoy is a product of Scotland that we are glad got exported to our shores. He is such a good actor. Whether he is a superhero or a villain you realize that McAvoy is putting everything out there with each and every scene....
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Kevin James

Kevin James

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Kevin James

Born April 26, 1965

Kevin James is a truly funny guy. He has played a variety of roles and he seems to be able to play just about any role, some of which we will dig into below. He is very deft at physical humor but then you watch him act and emote and he is a very talented as an actor.

Noteworthy

  • Hitch – This was the first movie that I remember Kevin James in. He was fantastic in this role. In particular, the training montage with Will Smith is one of the funniest things that Will Smith has been involved in, in a long time.
  • The King of Queens – Doug Heffernan, as a character, ran across three different shows. Doug was the springboard for Kevin James onto the large screen and really gave a jolt to his career. Add Leah Remini to this and it is no wonder that James is as big a star as he is.
  • I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry – Kevin James and Adam Sandler are box office gold. Having them marry each other for health benefits – genius. Such a funny thought provoking movie.
  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop – Bag on this movie all you want. They had me when he slid across the floor and didn’t quite make it to cover. Laughed my ass off.
  • Here Comes the Boom – A much more trim Kevin James learning to MMA fight to save a program in his school. Bizarre plot great flick. Loved it.

There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap.

-Kevin James

James Van Der Beek

by | March 8, 2018 | Featured, Movies, Television | 0 Comments

James Van Der Beek Born March 8, 1977   James Van Der Beek showed up in my pop-culture worldview when he appeared in Varsity Blues. Since that movie, I have been a fan and will watch just about anything that Van Der Beek appears in. Noteworthy Varsity Blues - Varsity...
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Clint Howard

by | April 20, 2018 | Beyond Geek, Featured, Movies, Pop Culture, Television, Trivia | 0 Comments

Clint Howard Born April 20, 1959   Clint Howard has been acting, small screen and large screen, since he was a child. His unique look, his acting chops, and the fact that he has been literally acting for his entire life makes Howard someone to look like whenever he...
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Why I will Not Be Seeking a Refund for No Mans Sky

by | August 29, 2016 | Featured, Video Games | 0 Comments

So, I just read an article on the site Gadgets360 that Sony, Amazon and Steam are refunding digital copies of No Mans Sky regardless of playtime (click here to read the full article).  Great story from the folks at Gadgets360, but let me explain why I will not be...
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Anthony Head

by | February 21, 2018 | Featured, Movies, Music, Television | 0 Comments

Anthony Head Born February 20, 1954   Anthony Head or Anthony Stewart Head as he was known in pre-Buffy syndication times. He was freaking Giles. One of the best characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He was the mentor to that whole group and was the pivot of the...
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Hard Target

by | February 28, 2017 | Featured, Movies | 0 Comments

Hard Target Director: John Woo Cast: Jean-Claude Van Dame Lance Henriksen Yancy Butler MPAA Rating: R Release Year: 1993 So it is Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday as it were. and in an effort to hit some holidays with a pertinent movie review, I have decided to pair Mardi...
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Jason Lee

Jason Lee

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Jason Lee

Born April 25, 1970

Jason Lee has been someone I have watched in everything they have been in since I saw him in Mallrats back in the day. Love his acting style and love the way he approaches a character.

Noteworthy

  • Mallrats – Lee is Brodie. Brodie is Lee. This is still my favorite character that he has ever performed. The delivery is amazing and so much fun to watch.
  • Dogma – Lee is a bad guy. He is Azrael a bad angel looking to help end the world.
  • The Incredibles -Lee is the voice of Syndrome. I don’t think that it would have been quite as good without Jason Lee voicing the bad guy.
  • My Name is Earl – A storyline based around Karma with a kinda white-trash set of characters. Such a timeless and amusing show. Very re-watchable unless you are my wife. She hates it.

I was a little nerdy, but I got along with everybody. I had fun at school – skateboarding, surfing, getting kicked out of class for making too much noise.

-Jason Lee

Cobie Smulders

by | April 3, 2018 | Featured, Movies, Pop Culture, Television | 0 Comments

Cobie Smulders Born April 3, 1982   Cobie Smulders is a comedic genius. Impeccable timing, great delivery and able to hold her own with heavyweights like Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segel. Did I mention she is the head of SHIELD in the MCU as well? Noteworthy How I...
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Eva Mendes

by | March 5, 2018 | Featured, Movies | 0 Comments

Eva Mendes Born March 5, 1974   Eva Mendes really can do it all. She is an amazing actress, a business person, and a mom. She is also devastatingly funny. Noteworthy Hitch - Mendes is the perfect leading lady and counterpart to Will Smith in Hitch. She is so damn...
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Michael B Jordan

by | February 9, 2018 | Featured, Movies | 0 Comments

Michael B Jordan Born February 9, 1987   Michael B Jordan is one of those actors that has already made a huge impact early in his career. From working with Sly Stallone on Creed to being in his second Marvel Comics Movie (Black Panther) you can bet that we will just...
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Kevin James

by | April 26, 2018 | Comedy, Featured, Movies, Television | 0 Comments

Kevin James Born April 26, 1965   Kevin James is a truly funny guy. He has played a variety of roles and he seems to be able to play just about any role, some of which we will dig into below. He is very deft at physical humor but then you watch him act and emote and...
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Jodie Sweetin Here To Hold On To

by | January 19, 2018 | Featured, Television | 0 Comments

Jodie Sweetin Most of us grew up watching Jodie Sweetin grow up on the TV show Full House. She had her rough times after the celebrity of Full House died off. Jeff Franklin pitched the idea of Fuller house to Netflix and all of a sudden Jodie Sweetin gets a new lease...
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