It’s halftime. Both teams are listening to a Madonna performance that sounds eerily similar to a Lady Gaga song they’ll hear 10 years from now. It’s halftime in America too. People are out of work and they’re hurting. And they’re wondering where all their money went. Well, $12.5 billion of it went to Chrysler. In the form of a bailout. But it’s okay, because Chrysler is all-American. Though technically… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Reason Magazine – Hit & Run Discovery Date : 07/02/2012 23:04 Number of articles : 2
JaVale McGee is one of the lesser known amazing personalities that the NBA has to offer. This is a guy, mind you, who despite playing for the perennially irrelevant Washington Wizards has somehow found a way to leave his mark on The Association time after time after time just by virtue of being himself. How, you ask? Well, remember the time he divided America with a simple alley-oop to himself? What… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Opposing Views Discovery Date : 07/02/2012 06:54 Number of articles : 2
Everyone’s talking about the epic Chrysler spot broadcast just after the Super Bowl halftime show, directed by David Gordon Green and featuring Clint Eastwood tottering down a dark tunnel before emerging to exhort our country back to unity, pride and general greatness, hopefully behind the wheel of a Chrysler. “It’s halftime in America,” the actor-filmmaker announced, rousing millions of viewers nationwide. Stirring stuff — but how does it stand up against Eastwood’s previous commercial and PSA work? Let’s investigate. Remember that time when Eastwood urged folks to donate to the “Will Rogers Hospital and O’Donnell Research Laboratories” in their valiant fight against respiratory illness? It’s “Be generous, hmm?” kicker is just as inspiring as “Our second half is about to begin,” or maybe it’s just me. Here’s Eastwood opposing Proposition 18, the 1972 California ballot measure against obscenity that Eastwood derided as censorship. The measure failed (naturally): Easily the most memorable Eastwood spot before Sunday’s Chrysler ad, this anti-crack PSA has been lampooned , remixed and admired by many. “See this cute little viral here?” Yes, Clint, tell me more! Not to be outdone, erstwhile First Lady and tirelss anti-drug advocate Nancy Reagan teamed up for a more general broadside against the nation’s narcotic scourge. Who hasn’t told a drug pusher to take a hike? Eastwood wasn’t messing around with those punks who would defile our public parks, either: Eastwood later went to the plate for Honor Flight, an organization dedicated to arranging trips for veterans to visit memorials to their wars… …before asking folks to donate to the memorial fund honoring America’s fallen law enforcement officers: Of course no true California tourism PSA would be complete without the former Carmel mayor chiming in from the links with his signature line: And finally… It’s halftime, America. In an unfortunate twist, the team named the Patriots then went on to lose the Super Bowl, but hey. Thanks for the memories, Clint! Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Two supernatural thrillers joined a pair of spooky holdovers in the top five of this weekend’s box office, where one of the world’s biggest stars was no match for the low-budget telepathic shenanigans of Team Chronicle . And, er, what happened to Drew Barrymore? Your Weekend Receipts are here. 1. Chronicle Gross: $22,000,000 (new) Screens: 2,907 (PSA $7,568) Weeks: 1 The found-footage phenomenon continues! It’s only a matter of time before Martin Scorsese is inspired to legitimize the genre with the story of a boy who lives in a train station and unearths the secret identity of an old toy-seller with the help of obscure archival film thought lost to the ages. Oh, wait. 2. The Woman in Black Gross: $21,000,000 (new) Screens: 2,855 (PSA $7,356) Weeks: 1 “What did they see?” indeed. Daniel Radcliffe’s strong post- Harry Potter debut indicated as much about his smart choices as they did about his loyal fan base. I still don’t understand how that Allen Ginsberg role is going to work, but at least he’s on the board as bankable beyond the Hogwarts bubble. 3. The Grey Gross: $9,500,000 ($34,756,000) Screens: 3,208 (PSA $2,961) Weeks: 2 (Change: -51.7%) Yikes. For all the credit I gave Neeson last week, it’s worth noting that The Grey sustained an unusually high week-two drop — nearly three times higher than Taken in 2009, and well above even last year’s Unknown . What gives, America? That’s just mean. 4. Big Miracle Gross: $8,500,000 (new) Screens: 2,129 (PSA $3,992) Weeks: 1 Cue the “Who’s going to free Drew Barrymore’s career from the thickening, encroaching arctic ice ?” lines in 3…2… OK, forget it. 5. Underworld: Awakening Gross: $5,600,000 ($54,353,000) Screens: 2,636 (PSA $2,124) Weeks: 3 (Change: -54.7%) More like Underworld: Sleepening ! Seriously, folks, I’ve got nothing. [Figures via Box Office Mojo ] Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Chrysler made news with a moving Detroit-centric Super Bowl advertisement last year , and it looks like they’ve done it again. Titled “It’s Halftime in America,” the advertisement aired during halftime of Super Bowl XLVI and features Clint Eastwood narrating a powerful presentation intertwining commentary on the idea of halftime in the game, American economy, Detroit and automobile industry, followed… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 05/02/2012 09:14 Number of articles : 6
She didn’t forget any lyrics, don any especially tight clothing or hold the final note for 45 seconds. Instead, Kelly Clarkson simply did what she did best prior to Super Bowl XLVI tonight: she showed off an incredible voice, clocking in the national anthem at just under one minute and 34 seconds (for those of us who may or may not have wagered on its length). Were you impressed by the performance? Did Kelly nail or or fail it? Watch Clarkson honor America now: Kelly Clarkson National Anthem (Super Bowl)
It’s official, isn’t it, America? The day of the funny, original Super Bowl commercial is over. While tonight’s Giants versus Patriots game featured serious fourth quarter drama, the breaks in between the action produced… more lame naked girl teases from GoDaddy? More Polar Bears from Coca Cola? More of that E TRADE baby? Did any spot really make you laugh? Will any stand out 24 hours from now? Yeah. We didn’t think so, either. Review a number of the Super Bowl XLVI commercials below and prepare yourselves already for Super Bowl XLVII – by lowering your expectations. David Beckham Super Bowl Ad Matthew Broderick’s Day Off – Super Bowl Ad Jerry Seinfeld Acura Transactions Super Bowl Ad Audi 2012 Super Bowl Commercial – Vampire Party BelVita Breakfast Police Super Bowl Commercial Cadillac ATS “Green Hell” Super Bowl XLVI Commercial Coke Super Bowl Commercial – Polar Bears Play Catch! CareerBuilder Super Bowl Ad – Business Trip Volkswagen Super Bowl Ad – The Dog Strikes Back (Ft. Darth Vader) Toyota Camry 2012 Super Bowl Ad – Reinvented Suzuki “Sled” 2012 Super Bowl Ad Pepsi MAX Super Bowl Commercial – Checkout FAIL Downy Super Bowl Commercial Ft. Mean Joe Greene & Amy Sedaris Hulu Plus Super Bowl Ad (Ft. Will Arnett) Go Daddy Super Bowl 2012 Commercial – QR Code E TRADE Super Bowl Ad – Baby Best Man Go Daddy Super Bowl Ad – Body Paint
Mistake?? As Super Bowl XLVI draws ever nearer, one New York Giants’ Super Bowl celebration was just a bit premature. The Giants were already the victors as early as Saturday afternoon – at least according to the team’s website, which mistakenly put up a message proclaiming: ‘The Giants are Super Bowl champions!’ But in Indianapolis, the tension is building for the athletes who bear the hopes of the nation on their shoulders. Who do you think will take home the big ring this year??? Giants or Pats?? Source More On Bossip! Ladies, Can We Watch?: RihRih Asks Ochocinco’s Permission To Get In Evelyn Lozada’s Panties Lady Lovin’: The 10 Most “Lesbihonest” Cities in America (Part 2) Wait, There’s More! A History Of Slore-y “Journalists” That Showed Off Their Cakes At Super Bowl Media Day For The Ladies: The Best Super Bowl Bangin’ Baller BAWWWWDIES!!! [Photos]
Pharrell Williams like to keep secrets. The veteran producer and N.E.R.D. frontman spoke to GQ about his current and future endeavors, though he didn’t offer much details. For the Oscars, Pha-Real will be working with the storied Hanz Zimmer to reinterpret music for the nominees during the award show. “Well I can’t give but so much away,” said Pharrell, and often. Read more at HipHopWired More On Bossip! Ladies, Can We Watch?: RihRih Asks Ochocinco’s Permission To Get In Evelyn Lozada’s Panties Lady Lovin’: The 10 Most “Lesbihonest” Cities in America (Part 2) Wait, There’s More! A History Of Slore-y “Journalists” That Showed Off Their Cakes At Super Bowl Media Day For The Ladies: The Best Super Bowl Bangin’ Baller BAWWWWDIES!!! [Photos]
THIS is why Republicans are pieces of isht!! An email recently sent by Kansas House Speaker Mike O’Neal (R-Hutchinson) to his Republican colleagues appears to endorse a controversial prayer that some say calls for the untimely death of President Obama. “Pray for Obama. Psalm 109:8.” That’s the slogan an email from O’Neal refers to, a phrase that’s become popular in some circles on bumper stickers and other merchandise. The bible passage itself reads, “Let his days be few; and let another take his office.” The real controversy arises in the next verse of Psalm 109, however, which continues, “May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.” In a message accompanying the email, O’Neal writes: “At last — I can honestly voice a Biblical prayer for our president! Look it up — it is word for word! Let us all bow our heads and pray. Brothers and Sisters, can I get an AMEN? AMEN!!!!!!” O’Neal’s office has insisted that his use of the psalm was referring only to the first segment, which they say simply shows support for Obama to be replaced as president, via an election, as soon as possible. As out-of-pocket as this son-of-a-beyotch is, we’re not surprised based on some of the other emails that this johnson-slobberer has sent in the past… O’Neal’s email supporting Psalm 109.8 wasn’t the only email that emerged to stir controversy either. Earlier this month, O’Neal apologized for an email, also forwarded to his GOP colleagues, that referred to First Lady Michelle Obama as Mrs. YoMama and compared her to the Grinch. Let’s take a minute to read Psalm 109 shall we? ‘When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. Let his days be few; and let another take his office. Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places. Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labor. Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children.’ Wonder if this a$$hole would have sent this email about a WHITE President…SMH Source More On Bossip! Ladies, Can We Watch?: RihRih Asks Ochocinco’s Permission To Get In Evelyn Lozada’s Panties Lady Lovin’: The 10 Most “Lesbihonest” Cities in America (Part 2) Wait, There’s More! A History Of Slore-y “Journalists” That Showed Off Their Cakes At Super Bowl Media Day For The Ladies: The Best Super Bowl Bangin’ Baller BAWWWWDIES!!! [Photos]
