David Spates
And now it’s time for another in our fantastic series of I’ve Got Nothing For You At The Moment So Why Don’t You Take A Look At Someone Who Does Instead? That someone is David S. Spates (the S stands for Spates as well (maybe)) and that something that he has for you is short and well-formed and before you’ve finished enjoying it there’s another one primed and ready for your delectation. If you’ve instantly thought "penis?" then I’ve taught you well but the actual answer is "comedy" and he’s pretty damp good at it too, no bullship, I swear on a stack of mother fudgin’ Jehovah’s Witness pamphlets this high. David Spates (in case the words ‘David Spates’ in the bottom right corner didn’t give it away) David has been called "that comedian I’ve subscribed to on YouTube" and "really funny," both, coincidentally, by me when explaining to my wife what I was laughing at. If you’d like to say similar things to your other half or imaginary friend then you can watch or subscribe to David’s videos too by going here: David Spates’ YouTube Channel If you like "teh funnay!" (am I using that right?) then you’ll like David Spates. If there’s a funnier Canadian comedian now residing in Los Angeles with his own YouTube video channel and a penchant for holding random objects in his hand while talking then I want to...
Can We Make A Star On Earth?
A quick reminder to viewers in the UK that friend of this site (*) Professor Brian Cox will be appearing on Horizon on BBC2 and BBC HD (**) tonight at 9pm (***) where he will be looking into nuclear fusion and asking the question "Can we make a star on Earth?" (****) in a northern accent that has a bizarrely-powerful soporific effect on my wife and will be just the ticket before bed (*****). If you’re outside the UK and that video doesn’t display then … … now you know how I feel every time one of you American buggers embeds something from bloody Hulu. And remember, there’s plenty more Professor Brian Cox-related information on this very site: there’s the exclusive interview with the scientist himself or the list of his early television appearances or even the secret video where he breaks down in tears and admits he’s never really understood the difference between an up and a strange quark (******). Footnotes: (*) Your definition of "friend of this site" and mine may differ. (**) See grey hairs and wrinkles like never before in glorious high definition! (***) Set your V+ to record if you’re watching Battlestar Galactica. (****) Spoiler alert: no. (*****) Assuming you’re going to bed just to sleep, wink, wink (*******). (******) Removed pending High Court ruling. (*******) We...
Movie Mistakes
People have been making movies longer than you or I were born. You’d think with that amount of experience to draw upon they’d make better films, wouldn’t you? Sadly, no. The vast majority of the vast majority of films are utter dross and even those films that rise up and float on the sea of crud are not without their flaws. Let’s take a look at some of the movie mistakes and bloopers in a few of my favourite films. The Outlaw Josey Wales Continuity errors are the bane of any film’s editor. Sometimes a simple error can go more-or-less unnoticed but at other times the mistake is there for everyone to see and anyone watching the film will wonder out loud: how did they not spot that before they released it? A prime example is shown below from The Outlaw Josey Wales where one of the two bounty hunters waiting in Santa Rio suddenly changes headwear after his pal is shot in the saloon. The Man Who Would Be King Sean Connery had developed an allergy to horses during his filming of Zardoz the year before which made 1975’s The Man Who Would Be King a real problem for the entire production. Stunt doubles were used extensively as were, unfortunately, pantomime horses, one of which accidentally ended up in the final cut of the film. 12 Angry Men The 1957 movie is a masterpiece of atmospheric action as twelve jurors decide the fate of a kid accused of murdering his father. For most of the movie John Fielder sports a rather nondescript tie, however, as shown below, this changes in the middle of one scene to a novelty Pacman variation. A few seconds later and it reverts back. WarGames The script to WarGames was rewritten numerous times during the actual production of the film to accommodate Dabney Coleman’s increasingly problematic addiction to moustaches. One of the effects of these rewrites was the removal of David’s (Matthew Broderick) imaginary leprechaun, the catalyst for all of his computer shenanigans. However, during the early scenes in the games arcade you can still see the phantasm present in the machine’s reflection. Krull It’s very difficult to help fund a fantasy movie by including product placement and it became clear that 1983’s Krull would have to save costs by using a large number of British actors and actresses instead (by the way, good call with Lysette Anthony, hubba hubba). The set for the Black Fortress, though, was not completely cleared of strategically-located Coca Cola vending machines and one of these can be clearly seen during the heroes’ assault towards the end of the...
Classic Slug Movie Posters
We’ve already seen some of my very favourite Vintage Slug Adverts and Classic Slug Magazine Covers and we’ve all come to realise that when it comes to slug memorabilia there’s simply no better source than this very site. Today, I’m especially pleased to showcase some of the movie posters that adorned the cinemas during the Golden Age of Slugcentric Movie-making. West Slug Story Slugnet To Kill A Mockingslug I Was A Teenage Wereslug Dial S For...
Religious TV Schedule Highlights
Factual What Really Happened To The Hinduburg? Thursday, 21:00, HISTORY "Oh, the deity!" A brand new and fascinating documentary using state-of-the-art computer technology and descriptions of visions from those exalted by one God or another that attempts to unravel the divine truth of the last few minutes of the ill-fated voyage of the Hinduburg. Did Shiva the Destroyer strike down the grand, rigid frame airship or was there something more sinister at work? Static electricity perhaps, as some conspiracy theorists maintain? Narrated by Brian Blessed. Entertainment Cassocks Sunday, 21:30, E4 The Emmy award-winning comedy drama series about the young priests and nuns working at the Church of the Sacred Heart returns for an eighth season. Fathers John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff) and Christopher Turk (Donald Faison) start to question their faith when Sister Reid (Sarah Chalke) is mugged while praying five rosaries as penance for upsetting Bishop Kelso (Ken Jenkins) but they find themselves distracted when a Holy Water shortage threatens Sunday morning mass. Also starring John C. McGinley as Father Cox. Guest appearance by Brian Blessed as God. Movies Little Miss Sunnishine Monday, 20:00, Sky Movies Islam Seven-year-old Olive finds out she has qualified for the Little Miss Sunnishine religious pageant being held in California in just two days time leading to a roadtrip for Olive as her parents, her grandfather, her stepbrother, and her vile, deviant, homosexual uncle all travel along to the coast in a yellow Volkswagen bus to support her. Expect laughs and tears as the family experience a number of setbacks on their trip across country and look out for the hilarious, blasphemous ending that condemns Olive to ritual stoning. With Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Steve Carell, and Brian Blessed. Who Framed Roger Rabbi Tuesday, 19:00, The Disney Channel Part animation, part live action family movie. Bob Hoskins stars as Eddie Valiant, a private investigator brought in to help clear the name of Roger Rabbi, the toon television evangelist being framed for the murder of Marvin Acme who the rabbi knows has apparently enjoyed an extramarital dradling with Roger’s wife Jessica. Kids will love the cartoon aspects of this film while dads will have unholy thoughts about the voluptuous Jessica Rabbi. Mums will have to make do with Christopher Lloyd as Mohel Doom and a brief cameo from Brian...
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