Whats going on around the Web you ask? No need to try and see everything... we can point you in the direction of 5 pretty amazing stories to help you pass some time. Obscure facts about The Princess Bride? Check. Huge boobs and hot nerd chicks on Tumblr courtesy of Cal? Check. Thirty movies to look forward to this Fall? Check. Promethesu Blu Ray features announced. Yup, that's here too. And a custom Star wars motorcycle to make you drool. Get in there people... your Links await after the jump....
As a big fan of The Princess Bride I am always on the look out for cool shit related to the classic film. I take a lot of pride in the fact that my 9 year old son has phrases like "Inconceivable!!!", "Have fun storming the castle!!!", and "As you wish" firmly ingrained in his lexicon of memorable movie quotes. So when I saw this wonderfully detailed map of Florin & Guilder (The two main locales of TPB) over at my buddy Jaquandor's blog Byzantium Shores, I just had to steal it and re-post. There is no artist to credit, but it is quite spectacular and will make any real fan of The Princess Bride smile more than when Wesley kicked Humperdink's ass. Enjoy!!!
Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click each of the links below to the Threadless.com voting pages and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of 83 year old Hollywood titan Peter Falk, on Friday evening. Most people know the lovable Falk from his career-defining role as Lieutenant Columbo on TV, but if you are an 80's baby, such as myself, then you definitely know Falk as the Grandfather from 'The Princess Bride'. I have loved Falk since I was a kid... it was just something about his thick New York accent and silly putty face that made me smile. I will miss him dearly.
He starred in two of my all time favorite movies EVER: 'Murder by Death' (1976), and 'The In Laws' (1979). The tears of laughter I have shed watching those two films countless times can't be counted. I have watched parts of 'Murder By Death' at least 50 times in the past two years since I got Netflix Instant. watching Falk on screen with my favorite actor, Peter Sellers, in a Neil Simon production is a must for all true movie fans."I get 50 bucks a day plus expenses... I hate them queeries!!!" 'The In Laws' is one of the greatest buddy comedy movies ever, pairing Falk with Alan Arkin. "Serpentine Shel... Serpentine" And who could forget Falk guest starring in the Favreau/Vaughn comedy 'Made'. "Because you lost my fucking carpet cleaning van, and I don't like you!!!". Priceless....
In honor of his passing, here are a few clips of his work. I hope you guys search out some of his movies. Films like 'The Brinks Job', 'Murder By Death', 'Cookie', 'Made', 'The In Laws', 'The Thing About My Folks', 'The Princess Bride' and 'The Great Muppet Caper' all need a re-watch. Get to it. see ya around Petey... thanks for all the memories!!!
All products are out this week or very soon, and are from trusted vendors I have used before.
These are all items I do own, will own or would own.
Toys
"Allo." The squishy cuteness (or incredible creepiness) of the worm from Labyrinth available for $29.99. "YEAH, as'right." Have a nice cuppa tea with him (nerd not included).
I was never really able to make much more than a square on my Lite Brite, but now I can make FOUR SQUARES!! (wait, because I said that, does that mean people know where I am right now? That's how it works right?) Perfect party entertainment for coffee table or a bar for $17.99.
I have great affinity for the high priest to the Great Old Ones. My eyes bleed at even a hint of his visage, but I just can't get enough of his cuteness! This trio of Lovecraftian hugability is available for $10.72, $23.58 and $14.99 respectively.
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Check out these cool Star Wars inspired posters for other movies by deviant artist Mattranzetta. The posters feature Star Wars related characters and situations from some of my favorite movies ever. Hope you guys enjoy this cool take on some fan art...
