TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies are still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game??? Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.
This weeks spot features two amazing actors, Joe Pesci & Don Rickles craving candy bars that can satisfy their hunger. I love these Snicker commercials, especially the past ones that featured Betty White & Abe Vigoda and Aretha Franklin. Very good idea, and this one is no exception. "What do you model... gloves?" That's priceless. Check it out:
I am a huge Saturday Night Live fan. One of my earliest memories was of my parents watching SNL every Saturday while we were tucked in our bedrooms, and sometimes being allowed to watch for a bit. The show has gone through its ups and downs over its 35 year run, but the fact that it is still on the air after 35 years is a testament to the staying power of the show. Lorne Michaels is a genius at finding and developing young, comedic talent. SNL has produced a bevy of stars over the years, from Eddie Murphy to Tina Fey. The show is doing well again thanks to Ms. Fey and the rest of the team, but I love watching clips from the old shows. Every Saturday I will give you guys one of my favorites. This weeks clip features Joe Pesci as the host of The Bensonhurst Dating Game. Adam Sandler, Dana Carvey and Chris Rock are vying for the attention of a young italian lady. The only problem is... well, they dont want the black guy to win. This is so funny it hurts. I hope you enjoy. Live, from my living room... It's Saturday Night!!!
Love Ranch- Directed by: Taylor Hackford Starring: Helen Mirren, Joe Pesci, Gina Gershon Release Date: June 30, 2010 (limited)
Greetings, followers. It’s been a while. And I’ve missed you (sort of).
So, speaking of feelings of longing, a few weeks back on a brisk, spring evening, I caught a sweet, little Joe Pesci marathon on the tube. Goodfellas was playing on AMC (for most likely, the 56th time that week) while Showtime was playing Casino, my personal favorite out of the two. Like a swift, channel surfing genius, I found myself watching the two side by side. I also found myself asking… “where the fuck IS Joe Pesci?” It was that moment that I realized how much I missed the little creature.
Well, have no fear. He’s been found….
“There’s no business like hoeeeeee business!” Ahhh…doesn’t it feel good to see his face again?. Even if it is lookin’ a little weather beaten.
Based on “true events” (that’s actually code word for 98.6% fictional), Love Ranch is about Charlie & Grace Botempo, a husband and wife duo (Pesci & Mirren) who own and run Nevada’s first ever hoe house. Set in the late 1970’s, all in all is pretty much business as usual until Charlie hires Armando Bruza, a famous heavy weight boxer (played by newbie Sergio Peris–Mencheta) who comes to the ranch to train as part of the Charlie’s growing entrepreneurial efforts. Bruza apparently has the cougar fever and pursues Charlie’s bride which then erupts into an unforeseen love triangle, causing madness and mayhem in hooker paradise.
While not so fresh at the surface (and I ain’t talkin’ about the hoes, folks), it’s the key players that make Love Ranch so appealing. Pesci’s on screen return has certainly got my juices flowing & Mirren is fantastic in anything that she does. I am pretty excited about this one. Now, I know that might not be enough reassurance for some of you but you should really consider the “Over 60 & Sexy” hotness that is the Dame Helen Mirren. Y’all know who you are. And if old broads ain’t yer bag, there’s always Gina Gershon. “Hoein’ it up since 1991,” - a tagline that I’m sure is pretty much listed somewhere on her resume. Or maybe it’s “Nobody does hoe better.” Whatever.
