Aziz Ansari Becomes a Star

Comedian Aziz Ansari is doing his thing. We did a story on Aziz way back in January, and sure enough the kid has been living up to all the expectations we put on him. Last night was the culmination of his ascension, as he hosted... and killed, the MTV Movie Awards. Below I included a preview clip that aired before the show, the introductory video where Aziz tackles this years biggest hits, as well as the funniest skit of the night, in which Aziz filled in for a missing R. Kelly to sing a tribute to Avatar... wow, there are no words!!! Enjoy the clips. And keep an eye out for everybodies favorite little brown comedian. This guy is gonna be large!!!

Who Is Aziz Ansari???

MTV Shows

Aziz Starts The Show With Justin Bieber

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Aziz Sings a Tribute to Avatar

Watch the 2010 MTV Movie Awards at MTV.com!

DVD Release for Tuesday March 9, 2010

This weeks DVD releases are spearheaded by a couple of Oscar nominated films. Usually the Oscar nominees release to home video before the awards, but this year two of the biggest nominees are opting for a later release date.

Up In The Air - (George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendricks, Jason Bateman)

Jason Reitman is gettng really good at this film making stuff. Being that he comes from good stock (Ivan Reitman is his pops), this shouldn't be suprising... but what gets me is just how FAST he is becoming so good. Up In The Air is a wonderful film that works on every level. The cast is wonderful, from star George Clooney giving his usuall clutch performance to Danny McBride making a cameo as a groom with second thoughts. Even though the film is based on the sad topic of firing people from their jobs, Reitman does an excellent job of making you simpathetic to the people doing the firing. He also used recently let go employee's to lend to the films credibility. All in all, a great flick that you will want to watch over and over again. Must see of the season.

Precious - (Gabourey Sidibey, Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey)

This was supposed to be a feel good movie... but this is one of those feel good movies that feels good because its over. Not that the film is bad, but the material is so dark and deranged that you can't even watch. Thats what I keep hearing people say about Precious. Based on a true story about a abused teenager who is severly overweight and abused by her family, this movie has taken the award shows by storm. Comedian Mo'Nique, often known for her quck wit and funny movies, takes on a much grimmier role of a drug addicted mother who physically assaults her obese daughter constantly. Gabourey Sidibey was not even an actor when she got the job as Precious... she was a college student just looking to make some extra cash. Next thing you know, she is nominated for a best actress Academy Award and the rest is history. I have a theory about movies like this: What them once for the chance to experience the film for yourself, but then never watch it again. Movies like Passion Of The Christ fall into this category for me. Great flicks, just tough to watch again. You should give it a shot, but maybe a rental would be better. Congrats to Mo'Nique for winning the Oscar!!!

Also Being Released: Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day, Old Dogs, Planet 51(animated)

Why the F@ck Are You Reading That Book???

Oh... thats right. Cause it has been adapted into a hit fucking movie. Thats why its cool to pick it up now. You know what, I'm not even mad about this practice of reading original source materials AFTER its adapted into a movie... I'm more mad at the asshole people who allow themselves to be directed to buy these books. Now if you are interested in reading something, by all means read it. I read books all the time, and I have been looked at as crazy for my choices before. But picking a title out because everyone is talking about the movie they adapted from it is just fucking crazy. I ride the NYC Subway to work everyday. Since October, every single person on the fucking train is reading one of three books: The Blindside (the movie adaption was recently nominated for best picture academy award), The Lovely Bones (Adapation directed by Geek God Peter Jackson, he directs a movie like every 5 years) and by far the worst offense of the group: Push by Sapphire ( Adapted into the movie Precious; recently nominated for best picture academy award).

Now I can understand wanting to know what all the fuss is about... I can even relate to you wanting to be ahead of a movie release and reading the original to enhance the movie experience when you do eventually see the film. But certain books should be read by certain people. My rule is pretty general: Dont fucking read it if you have absolutely no interest in it. This is a picture of some kid on the train the other day. He looked like a straight laced white kid, dressed to go to work in business attire. Then he pulls out his literary choice and I almost choked on my corn muffin:

This tool is really reading Push??? The story of the 400 lbs black teenager who is impregnated by her step father and has a mom that make her already horrible life worse by beating the shit out of her??? Yeah, I could see the common interests that this book shares with this guys characteristics... get the fuck outta here!!! If you hear everyone talking about the movie, dont try to be overly intelectual and get the book. Just go see the fucking movie!!! If this book wasn't adapted, and Mo'nique didn't give a Golden Globe winning, Academy Award nominated performance as the piece of shit mother of Precious, would this tool bag above EVER HAVE PICKED UP THIS BOOK??? Nope, not at all. I agree that books are almost always better then the movies they inspire, but don't pick a book to read simply cause it has been made into a hollywood movie. try picking something you could relate to and truly enjoy.