Finally!

After nearly three years on Blogger.com and for reasons which are well known to them, I've decided it's time to for a change and I'm taking the act to WordPress!

So please join me now at the New & Improved popOmatic

One More Day

The something big for pop-o-matic that I have been hinting at is almost complete. I've got  sweatshop full of minors working around the clock so that by the time you check in tomorrow (Wednesday) everything will be ready.


Until then, happy birthday NASA!

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, Heidi and Spencer. Let the meaness begin!

Man At Work Update

After reading your comments to my earlier post, announcing something big in the works for pop-o-matic I figured I'd better give you a hint or risk disappointing you with the announcement.

Hint: You will never look at pop-o-matic the same way again.

Dead Or Alive? Louie Anderson

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after several days looking at internet porn an extensive online search, I couldn't find anyone else who cares what you think.


The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, funny fat fellow, Louie Anderson. So what do you think, Dead or Alive?

Men At Work

I've got something big in the works for pop-o-matic. Stay tuned for the official announcement coming any day now.

Rest In Peace Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty. Star of television's Golden Girls and Golden Palace (which also starred Don Cheadle as a hotel manager, a role that led to his success in the film Hotel Ruwanda), and hit films like Stop Or My Mother Will Shoot.

You will be missed.

Trying To Get Ahead Or At Least Caught Up

The only negative aspect of taking a nice long vacation is the first day back to work. Today is my second day after eight days of fun in the sun and I'm still trying to get caught up on all the work I blew off I missed.

How do the Europeans take a minimum of six weeks off a year and still manage to get anything done? I'm going to take a week off to think about that.

Back To Reality

So, my vacation video blogging experiment never actually happened. This could be due to one (or all) of the following reasons:

1. I never took the video camera out of the case.
2. It was such an enjoyable get away that I didn't want to be reminded of reality.
3. I was too drunk to get it together.

In any event, I'm back. So what did I miss?

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, four lousy birds who get half of the beach to themselves because of the god damned environmentalists. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, beaver buster and everyone's fav mom from the 50's, Barbara Billingsley, AKA June Cleaver. So what do you think? Dead or Alive?

Summer Fun Week

Yes, it's vacation time or as Seth likes to call it, "I like boobies and rainbows". We are hitting the road and you are coming with us. I'm gonna whip out the video camera and do my best to capture all the most memorable moments boiled down into easily watched snippits and frequently posted.

Starting Saturday, I'll be marooned on an island with some of your favorite bloggers, including Monkey Daemon, Kitty, and Seth. Also joining us will be Kelly.

I'll do my best to frequently post but as I plan to be too drunk to even remember what a USB plug is let alone where it goes, don't expect much.

The Clone Wars Are Coming!

We are just a little more than a month away from the premier of Star Wars: The Clone Wars in theaters (August 15). This first-ever animated feature film from Lucasfilm Animation takes place between the second and third prequel movies and will show us more of the battles between the clone army, led by the Jedi, and the Separatists who are under the control of the dark side.  We will see familiar heroes, including Obi Wan and Anakin, favorite villains, such as Count Dooku and General Grievous, all fighting along side of new characters never before seen in the Star Wars films.

And just when you think it's safe to go back to Coruscant, the second wave of Clone Wars will engulf you as Cartoon Network begins airing a whole new set of animated adventures this fall. The TV series will pick up where the animated film leaves off and you can expect more epic battles, awesome action,and plenty of Jedi mind tricks!

You Can't Make This Stuff Up

I have no idea what show was on the TV when I turned it on but I managed to catch this little spippet before changing the channel:

"Heather Locklear got a much needed visit from her boyfriend, Jack Wagner, while she spends time in a an Arizona treatment facility for anxiety and depression."



Hello!? Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner are not only dating, but she is hiding out at Pity Me Pines! That's bad news for all the rest of the nut jobs being treated there because you know Eve Cleary is lurking around in her high school cheerleader uniform just waiting to blow it up.

I think we all know how this relationship is going to end. Heather and Jack will fake their own deaths and pay Thomas Calabro $1 million dollars to keep quiet about it. While the world mourns the deaths of Heather and Jack, the sexy duo will be strolling along a remote beach, hand in hand, listening to Closing Time by Semisonic.

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments. This week, television personality, Tila Tequila. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, Independence. So what do you think, Dead or Alive?

What Do Me, Molly Ringwald, And Abigail Breslin Have In Common?

... We were all on Live With Regis & Kelly yesterday. Ok, so only Molly Ringwald and Abigail Breslin were actually guests invited to sit down for an interview. My boss, the Toy Guy, was also a guest and he was there with a bucket full of cool outdoor water toys for the summer. If you were watching closely, which I'm sure you were, you saw me standing aloof in the background during one of the shots.

I know the question you are dyeing to ask me is where will I be appearing next. I'm currently working on a real scene stealer in which I jump up and down behind the local Albany "news" reporter on location at the site of a fire. If you aren't lucky enough to live in the Albany, NY area, you can head on over to Hometown Hangover and catch my riveting performance as the unloveable Tramp in Bango. Just click here and prepare to be blown away.

Mean Spirited Monday: Wii Edition

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, Super Mario Galaxy boss, Kamella. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive? Slim Goodbody

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, epidermis deprived health nut, Slim Goodbody. So what do you think, Dead or Alive?

pop-o-matic Reviews ... I Survived a Japanese Game Show

Critic's reviews have never influenced my decision to see or avoid something. Thumbs up or thumbs down, five stars, four apples, or ten rabbits - I don't care what someone I've never met thinks. The largest influencers of my viewing consumption are friends and fellow bloggers. In other words, you.

So here is my new review section in which, I'll share my thoughts on something and hope you chime in with your opinion in the comments section. Don't expect anything well thought-out or in depth from me. What you will get is whether I liked it or not.

As the country heads into Summer and the economy heads farther into the shitter, more people are scaling back their vacation plans. Fortunately, the networks aren't scaling back their new Summer programming and my favorite Summer show so far premiered earlier this week. I Survived a Japanese Game Show is an American reality show that premiered on ABC this past Tuesday. The show follows ten Americans, who leave the United States for Japan where they will compete in a Japanese game show. The winner will take home $250,000.



On Tuesday's show, the contestants arrived at LAX, where they thought they were about to take part on a typical reality show, one where someone ends up with a rose, a ring, or ring worm. They were picked up at the curb and immediately driven to the international gate and put on a plane to Tokyo. They barely had time to introduce themselves to one another when they were thrust onto the set of a rowdy and insane Japanese game show where they will compete against each other each week.

If your idea of entertainment is watching people willfully humiliate themselves in front of an audience for money, than this is the show for you. In other words, I like it! Check it out for yourself Tuesday nights on ABC.

Nerd Alert! Ice On Mars

Its official! There is ice on Mars!


Last week, the Mars Phoenix Lander's Twitter feed contained the following juicy nugget:

"Are you ready to celebrate? Well, get ready: We have ICE!!!!! Yes, ICE, *WATER ICE* on Mars! w00t!!! Best day ever!!"

Who knew that robots had Twitter accounts?

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, Dina Lohan. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, drummer and vocalist Zac Hanson (the youngest of the MMM Bop band). So what do you think, Dead or Alive?

Super Happy Terrific Products: Summer Drinking

It's that time of year again, when we start dreaming of drinking on the beach rather than drinking in front of the TV. Once again, flip flop fabricators, Reef, have introduced another booze-minded article of beach footwear. Last year the company gave us the Flask-Flop and this year, for all of us beer drinkers, Reef introduces the Fanning sandal - a flip flop with a bottle opener in the sole.


Pretty ingenious but at $60, I'll stick with the old fashioned hand-held opener.

Whoa!

Last night we watched the last two weeks of Battlestar Galactica and boy-howdy, were we blown away! Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, I won't spoil anything here. Bit if you have already watched, what did you think? And how long do we have to wait until the next episode airs?

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, Monday. Let the meaness begin!



I'll get things started - Is there anything good about Monday? It sucks! For me Monday begins on Sunday evening when I start dwelling on all the work-related crap I have to take care of over the upcoming week. Then I get even angrier at Monday because it has invaded my Sunday, which is still part of the weekend. Stupid Monday.

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, short statured actor, Mickey Rooney. So what do you think, Dead or Alive?

Just In Case You Live Under A Rock...

Yesterday, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 3G, which will go on sale July 11th.
This new edition will run on a 3G, or third-generation, network that will allow for much zippier Internet browsing (that's good news for you Turkey). In addition to the faster speeds, the new model also comes with built-in GPS, longer battery life (10 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 5 hours using 3G), support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, new downloadable applications available through iTunes, and a flush headphone jack.

The iPhone 3G also sports a new (and slightly thinner) glossy case in black or white, however, if you want white, you will have to step up to the 16GB model.
You might think that all of these new goodies packed into a slimmer phone would mean a higher price but you would be wrong. The 3G iPhone will retail for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB.

I think I may have just discovered what to blow my Bush check on.

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, Denise Richards. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, short statured actress, Zelda Rubinstein. So what do you think, Dead or Alive?

pop-o-matic Reviews ... Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Critic's reviews have never influenced my decision to see or avoid something. Thumbs up or thumbs down, five stars, four apples, or ten rabbits - I don't care what someone I've never met thinks. The largest influencers of my viewing consumption are friends and fellow bloggers. In other words, you.

So here is my new review section in which, I'll share my thoughts on something and hope you chime in with your opinion in the comments section. Don't expect anything well thought-out or in depth from me. What you will get is whether I liked it or not.


Last night I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the fourth installment in this series that I have grown up with. I was a little nervous heading into the theater since it's been almost 20 years since the last Indy flick. Would Spielberg and Lucas still have what it takes to produce a great action adventure movie or would Crystal Skull become the Phantom Menace of the Jones series?

I'm happy to report that Crystal Skull is a great addition to the previous three films. This latest film takes place in 1957 and finds an older and more cantankerous Dr. Jones still traveling the world in search of artifacts and adventure. Crystal Skull has all the action, excitement, and humor of the previous movies and is definitely the most far fetched, however, you could argue that all these films are complete fantasy.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the perfect summer flick - there is nothing to think about and plenty of over the top visuals. In other words, I loved it!

That's All Folks

After a nasty and at times, ridiculous, campaign, Senator Barack Obama has finally gained enough delegates to be nominated as the Democratic party's presidential nominee. I was hoping that nominee would be Clinton as she is the only person that I have heard speak out for gay rights but I have to admit, that was the only thing I liked about her. Clinton seemed like any typical politician who would say anything for a vote. Obama, on the other hand, appears to be a genuine, altruistic individual and I'll happily cast my vote for him in November. Of course, I would vote for a banana peel if it were the only thing running against the Republicans.

Meat Man Update

You might recall that back in March I was visited by a traveling meat salesman who talked me into buying meat. Don't worry if you don't recall, you can read the original post here. It's a short post so I don't mind waiting while you check it out.

Done? Great! Now that we are all on the same page, I'm happy to report that after sitting in my freezer for nearly three months, we finally ate some of that meat and it was delicious! We threw a few on the outdoor grill for dinner last night and it was, hands down, one of the best carnivorous gastro experiences of my life.

The meat man told me he will be back in September and this time, I'll be waiting with open arms rather than the skeptical eye I greeted him with in March.

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, Blogger.com. Let the meaness begin!



I'll get things started - I've been trying to post today's MSM since 7:30 this morning. I was up at a ridiculously early hour but apparently Blogger decided to sleep in and refused to let me access my own blog until a few minutes ago. Thanks Blogger!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, television's Katherine Helmond, also know as Mona Robinson on Who's The Boss. So what do you think? Dead Or Alive?

Stupid Work

Sorry folks. No post again today. I know, I know. It sucks. Don't blame me, it's the establishment's fault.

The good news is that Dead Or Alive? will be here tomorrow. Until then try not to have any fun without me.

We've Beed Fugged!

JDizzle (of Hometown Hangover) and her family have a tradition where whenever they get together, someone leaves behind an ugly piece of "art". That piece of art, a bust of George Washington has been passed around for a while and recently a new ugliest, cheesiest, most bizarre item has made it's way into the tradition - the Brimfield Bard!

Well the fug hunt has crept it's way up here to the Berkshires. JDizzle who was visiting over the weekend with Turkey left the bard behind. I found him this morning, waiting for me in the shower.


Who knows where the Bard will appear next!?

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, Dick Van Dyke. So what do you think? Dead Or Alive?

G.I. Joe The Movie

I so want this movie to be great but pictures like the following (of Storm Shadow and The Baroness) have me worried.



The Baroness looks true to my adolescent image but what the hell is with Storm Shadow?! Where is his mask and why is he wearing a lab coat? Aside from this picture, another red flag that this movie is going to suck is the cast. I like the Wayans brothers in Scary Movie but can't imagine any of them bringing much to the table for GI Joe.

Oh, well at least I have Transformers II to look forward to.

pop-o-matic Reviews ... 30 Days Of Night

Critic's reviews have never influenced my decision to see or avoid something. Thumbs up or thumbs down, five stars, four apples, or ten rabbits - I don't care what someone I've never met thinks. The largest influencers of my viewing consumption are friends and fellow bloggers. In other words, you.

So here is my new review section in which, I'll share my thoughts on something and hope you chime in with your opinion in the comments section. Don't expect anything well thought-out or in depth from me. What you will get is whether I liked it or not.

Up first, horror flick, 30 Days Of Night, rated R and out now on DVD.

The story takes place in a small, remote, oil-refining town in northern Alaska, where once a year, the sun sets and doesn't rise again for 30 days - making it the perfect vacation spot for blood thirsty vampires. The film's star, Josh Hartnett is sort of annoying but he managed to play a likable character that I wasn't hoping would be killed off quickly after the start. 30 Days is a great mix of violent blood-shed, action, and suspense. Unfortunately, a lot of the suspense revolves around Hartnett's character who you know isn't going to be killed too early in the movie, which diminishes the suspense. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie until the final 15 minutes, which were ridiculous, seemingly thrown together at the last minute, and just plain crappy. Despite the ending, this was a good horror movie and I would recommend to fans of the genre.

My closing take on 30 Days Of Night? I liked it!

Super Happy Terrific Products: Space Shuttle Bunk Bed

I was never a huge fan of Ricky Schroeder's race car bed on Silver Spoons but I liked the idea of the bed/vehicle. If something like this Space Shuttle bunk bed existed when I was kid, it would have topped by birthday and Christmas list repeatedly until I got it.

Today, if I was a much shorter person, I would buy this in a snap but unfortunately, considering I'm taller than 6', it's not going to happen. Don't let that stop you though. The Space Shuttle Bunk Bed is available from My Moondrops for $2,600 and takes 6 to 8 weeks to be delivered.

Mean Spirited Monday

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, irate anonymous commenters. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, actor, Wil Wheaton (Stand By Me). So what do you think? Dead Or Alive?

If I Had Twitter

This is what you would be reading:

Regis just asked Kelly if she is a cougar. Kelly died a little inside.

I Have A Question

Why do uptight, Felix Unger, Jesus-loving Christians apply to be on the Real World? Have these people never watched an episode? In the past 302 seasons of the Real World, every season* has had the following:

Spoiler Alert! What you are about to read is a fabrication of highly sensitive Jeff Ideas. Many spies died to bring you the following:

Real World Casting Call

Four (4) borderline Leaving-Las-Vegas alcoholics
One Straight douche-bag white guy
One slightly nonthreatening but large black guy
One unbelievably prissy cheerleader girl

The only common thread among the multiplying legions of Real World housemates is the predisposition to live their televised lives as if it were the last Spring Break on Earth. I couldn't be more jealous. In fact, I auditioned for the Real World once and received a lovely rejection letter addressed to "John." That's a story for another time.

My long-winded point is this: people want to be on the Real World so they can spend three (3) months of their lives getting trashed, fucking idiots, and maybe visiting India. Sure those kids will need passports but are they prepared for the most disgusting smells they will ever encounter?

If your idea of a good time is reading the bible than do the viewing public a favor and stay home until the final judgment.

Everyone else, you should be watching the Real World Hollywood - It's terrific!.

* The very first Real World (showed real people in a real life setting) rumored to have taken place in the later part of the 20th century.

Take It Off!

Back in February, I posted several recaps of Toy Fair over on the Toy Guy blog. One item I didn't mention was the Carmen Electra Stripper Pole (yes, for real). We were a bit stumped as to why this item was being shown at Toy Fair but there it was.

It appears that we may now be able to answer the question of why the stripper pole was at Toy Fair. Last week a story made it's way across the web that claims the stripper pole is going to be part of the next Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit game.

In other news, Jenni B breaks her life-long ban on owning a video game system and buys a Wii.

It Came From Inside My Inbox!

Welcome to It Came From Inside My Inbox! True, titillating and sometimes twisted treats from my inbox.

Let's have a look at what's in the inbox today. Sent to me by Sam with the subject line of "wow".

Mean Spirited Monday - An Update

Over the weekend, I received the best comment here on pop-o-matic to a Mean Spirited Monday from October 15 of 2007. The subject on that day was Adam Goldberg.

Here is the comment, you will notice it was left by "Anonymous," which is always a brave move for someone when leaving a nasty comment. Enjoy!

Anonymous said...

i'm not really one to comment on this nonsense, but i feel compelled. i stumbled across this page and i have to say, you people are tools. are you really that pathetic and bored that you trash people you don't even know based on looks? wow. how very big of you. wonder what all of you fat computer world losers look like... maybe if someone kicked the crap out of you, you might not be so inclined to feel superior. let's face it, he obviously has more ambition, drive, and brains than any of you, computer people. in conclusion, get a real life, and toss your computers. maybe try and get a date. form real relationships, with actual people. find some moxy and insult someone to their face instead of talking behind their back. or if all else fails, walk into traffic and do everyone else a favor, the world doesn't need low self-esteem prats like all of you. thanks.

Click here to read the original post and see if you chimed in.

Mean Spirited Monday - The Establishment

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, the establishment. Let the meaness begin!



I'll get things started. What's happened to the ideals and Utopian communes that our hippie fore-fathers refused to fight for? Today our label-obsession goes way beyond the tag in our collars, we work, live and sink ourselves into debt in order to buy the right Mp3 player, phone, car, TV, and gourmet everything from jelly beans to grilled cheeses. It's time for a new Human Be-In. So shake off the shackles of conformity and join us up in the mountains for hippie commune 2.0!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, television's little buddy, Bob Denver. So what do you think? Dead Or Alive?

Madonna Tour Dates Announced

Here it is, the "STICKY & SWEET" tour.


Who's with me?

Star Wars Clone Wars Poster

Check out the newly released poster for this summer's theatrical release of the animated Clone Wars movie.


The trailer is set to premier tomorrow. I'll do my best to track it down and post for you.

The Numbers Are In And It Ain't Good

Bush's latest disapproval rating numbers have just been released and they are bad. How bad you ask? Worse than Nixon's.

From AllHeadlineNews.com

"According to the latest CNN/Opinion Research Corp. national survey, a full 71% of Americans disapprove of Bush's performance in the Oval Office; a new record that tops even Richard Nixon who was forced to resign in 1974".

How many more days do we have to endure this jack ass?

Mean Spirited Monday - Rosie O'Donnell

Every Monday morning I post a picture of a person, place or thing for you to comment on. Remember to have fun and be mean spirited with your comments.

This week, obnoxious loud-mouth, Rosie O'Donnell. Let the meaness begin!

Dead Or Alive?

The gist of this post is so simple and obvious that I would be surprised if someone else isn't already doing it. However, after a brief scan of my inbox an extensive search, I couldn't find anyone else asking you, "Dead or Alive?"

The rules are simple, I post a picture and ask the question, Dead or Alive? then you answer.

This week, television's David L. Lander, aka Andrew 'Squiggy' Squiggmann. So what do you think? Dead Or Alive?

Iron Man

Last night I was invited to attend a screening of the new Iron Man movie, which opens in theaters tomorrow (Friday). As a comic book reader and huge fan of comic book movies I've been looking forward to this movie for years and headed to the theater yesterday both excited and nervous. Nervous because let's face it, for every great comic book movie, like X-Men or Spider-Man, there are just as many disappointments (ahem Elektra, Hulk).

I'm happy to say that Iron Man was a blast! The movie is an adaptation of Marvel's comic book series about a flawed billionaire weapons manufacturer - Tony Stark - who after a life-threatening experience, creates a suit of armor and takes to the sky to fight the bad guys. I have to admit, Iron Man has never been one of the comics on my reading list so I can't say how true to the comic the movie was. What I can say is that this is a great action movie with amazing special effects and a fantastic cast, which is led by Robert Downey Jr., as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Downey was perfect as the smug, jet-setting, playboy and the rest of the cast, including Terrence Howard (Jim Rhodes), Jeff Bridges (Obadiah Stane) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts) were equally as impressive. The only odd casting was the film's director, Jon Favreau, playing Stark's driver/buddy who was in every scene of the first 15 minutes of the film then disappears entirely without any reason given as to why.

The movie opens in theaters Nationwide tomorrow.

It Came From Inside My Inbox!

Welcome to It Came From Inside My Inbox! True, titillating and sometimes twisted treats from my inbox.

Let's have a look at what's in the inbox today. Sent to me by Seth with the subject line of "Why Didn't I Think Of That", its the handy dandy, toilet office!



Isn't there a saying about not taking a shit where you work?