Today is my fabulous friend Hope's birthday. I just wanted to wish her a very happy birthday right here at Pufatufniks! Have a great day Hope and try to get out of the office and go have some fun!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Happy Birthday Hope
Today is my fabulous friend Hope's birthday. I just wanted to wish her a very happy birthday right here at Pufatufniks! Have a great day Hope and try to get out of the office and go have some fun!
If Liz Started A New Business
<------ Here is a picture of my fabulous friend Liz that I drew in MS Paint. If you ask my fabulous friend Liz, she'll tell you that I am currently suffering for blog-writer's block or she might also tell you that I need to lay off the all-day drinking diet plan. (It's like bulimia, but with a buzz). Last night, she kindly sent me a list of blog-writing topics, all of which were pretty humorous. And while, I didn't decide to select one of her topics - she did inspire the one I'm currently writing.
To my fabulous friend Liz,
You have inspired me to do many things (mostly to write this blog) and for that I am truly thankful. I am now going to do you a favor . . .
If you ever find yourself wanting to start another business; I have compiled a list of new ventures. I think there is currently a void in the market for such businesses and you'd be perfect fit. Here is a list of business names and descriptions:
1. "BLOG TOPICS FOR DUMMIES" - just read the above, you'd be perfect
2. "THANK YOU . . . and other more clever things you could say during an acceptance speech" - You'd be a wonderful speech writer for all those nit-wit actors and actresses currently receiving awards - you're clever and thoughtful - two qualities that most of those people lack.
3. "DON'T TREAD ON ME" - You're an empowering woman - you could teach a doormat a thing or two about sticking up for themselves (or maybe teach a not so perceptive person how not open the door and buy magazine subscriptions from strangers).
4. "IF YOU DON'T HAVE MAC N CHEESE, I AIN'T BUY'IN" This could be your new food critic business. You could mandate that every restaurant you review at least serve mac n cheese - that's a huge spectrum from KFC to Eddie V's . . . yummy.
By the way fabulous friend Liz, I have done countless hours (at least 5 minutes) of consumer research and I firmly believe all of these ideas will be highly successful and net you lots of money.
Good Luck,
Stephanie
There they are - my ideas for new businesses that Liz should start.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
An Austin Restaurant Review: Bess Bistro
Jonathan and I ate at a new restaurant in Austin last night called Bess. It is apparently owned by the actress Sandra Bullock although we didn't see her when we were there.
The restaurant is physically beautiful. Low ceilings with thick wooden beams, exposed brick walls, brick columns, and a fireplace create an intimate setting that made me feel like I was in cozy home. The top of the bar is made of one solid piece of pewter and it is really chic and lovely. The crowd was young, hip, and attractive. It is clearly a great see-and-be-seen place.
The menu is intended to be a combination of American comfort food and French bistro fare. The common denominator for both types of cuisine is that the ingredients are simple and should be well prepared. This is where it all falls apart at Bess.
We started with cocktails and an appetizer of steamed mussels served with an herb and bacon ragout and grilled ciabatta bread. The mussels and the sauce were delicious. It was a light and flavorful appetizer that I would order a second time. The "ciabatta bread" that was advertised was really one piece of over-toasted French bread. In fact half of the piece of bread was actually charred. Mistake number one.
I ordered the cheeseburger as a main course with a side order of macaroni and cheese. Anyone who knows me knows that I love macaroni and cheese. In fact I am a huge fan of any pasta that is liberally coated in nearly any kind of cheese. The cheeseburger that is described on Bess's menu sounds very interesting. It is described as ground beef and sausage mixed together, grilled and topped with sharp cheddar and grilled onions on a potato bun. Doesn't that sound great? I thought so too....until it arrived at the table.
The first and most obvious problem with the hamburger was that the bun was at least twice the size of the burger. So I removed the bread from the meat. Cutting into the burger really required a hacksaw but all they gave me was a butter knife. No matter, I am persistent. Once I had sawed off a piece of the burger I noticed that it appeared to be quite well done. I had actually requested the the meat be served rare but our waitress informed me that because sausage was mixed in with the beef, the chef couldn't serve it rare. No problem, I understand.
The first bite of the burger was a disappointing experience to say the least. It was overdone to a spectacular degree. I have never chewed on an old boot but if I were to imagine the experience it would be pretty much the same as tasting the hamburger at Bess. The meat was so tough as to render itself nearly inedible. Terrible. I tasted it a second time, regretted it, and decided to focus on the carbohydrate portion of the meal.
The french fries that came with the burger were fantastic. Crunchy but not overdone and spiced perfectly. I would go back to Bess just for the fries. As far as I am concerned the fries were the only redeeming menu item.
The macaroni and cheese is baked and served in small cast iron skillets. Maybe that is why it seemed so dry and bland. The chef didn't use enough cheese in the recipe and it wasn't particularly flavorful. I would not order that dish again. If you live in or are visiting the Austin area and you are in the mood for some delicious macaroni and cheese I would recommend Eddie V's. Eddie V's has the most amazing truffled mac and cheese...I am getting hungry just thinking about it!
Jonathan's entree was far tastier than mine. He ordered the steak frite which was well prepared and quite delicious. I think that if you decide to eat at Bess your experience will depend entirely on what you order. The food that I ordered was terrible which, in my opinion, was particularly unforgivable since it's not that difficult to prepare a decent burger. Macaroni and cheese, also, is not terribly difficult to prepare. In fact, I would recommend to Bess's management that if they can't improve their macaroni and cheese that they just serve the Kraft version as that never disappoints.
For desert, Jonathan and I shared the chocolate pecan pie served a la mode. The pie was very good and was made with a homemade crust. The ice cream was homemade vanilla bean ice cream which is not something that you find in your average restaurant. We really enjoyed our desert and the homemade ice cream was a lovely surprise.
On a scale of 1 - 10 I would give the ambiance and service at this restaurant a 7. On the same scale I would rank the food as a 3. I would return to Bess for cocktails, appetizers, and/or desert but I wouldn't eat a full meal there again.
Eat at Bess at your own risk.
The restaurant is physically beautiful. Low ceilings with thick wooden beams, exposed brick walls, brick columns, and a fireplace create an intimate setting that made me feel like I was in cozy home. The top of the bar is made of one solid piece of pewter and it is really chic and lovely. The crowd was young, hip, and attractive. It is clearly a great see-and-be-seen place.
The menu is intended to be a combination of American comfort food and French bistro fare. The common denominator for both types of cuisine is that the ingredients are simple and should be well prepared. This is where it all falls apart at Bess.
We started with cocktails and an appetizer of steamed mussels served with an herb and bacon ragout and grilled ciabatta bread. The mussels and the sauce were delicious. It was a light and flavorful appetizer that I would order a second time. The "ciabatta bread" that was advertised was really one piece of over-toasted French bread. In fact half of the piece of bread was actually charred. Mistake number one.
I ordered the cheeseburger as a main course with a side order of macaroni and cheese. Anyone who knows me knows that I love macaroni and cheese. In fact I am a huge fan of any pasta that is liberally coated in nearly any kind of cheese. The cheeseburger that is described on Bess's menu sounds very interesting. It is described as ground beef and sausage mixed together, grilled and topped with sharp cheddar and grilled onions on a potato bun. Doesn't that sound great? I thought so too....until it arrived at the table.
The first and most obvious problem with the hamburger was that the bun was at least twice the size of the burger. So I removed the bread from the meat. Cutting into the burger really required a hacksaw but all they gave me was a butter knife. No matter, I am persistent. Once I had sawed off a piece of the burger I noticed that it appeared to be quite well done. I had actually requested the the meat be served rare but our waitress informed me that because sausage was mixed in with the beef, the chef couldn't serve it rare. No problem, I understand.
The first bite of the burger was a disappointing experience to say the least. It was overdone to a spectacular degree. I have never chewed on an old boot but if I were to imagine the experience it would be pretty much the same as tasting the hamburger at Bess. The meat was so tough as to render itself nearly inedible. Terrible. I tasted it a second time, regretted it, and decided to focus on the carbohydrate portion of the meal.
The french fries that came with the burger were fantastic. Crunchy but not overdone and spiced perfectly. I would go back to Bess just for the fries. As far as I am concerned the fries were the only redeeming menu item.
The macaroni and cheese is baked and served in small cast iron skillets. Maybe that is why it seemed so dry and bland. The chef didn't use enough cheese in the recipe and it wasn't particularly flavorful. I would not order that dish again. If you live in or are visiting the Austin area and you are in the mood for some delicious macaroni and cheese I would recommend Eddie V's. Eddie V's has the most amazing truffled mac and cheese...I am getting hungry just thinking about it!
Jonathan's entree was far tastier than mine. He ordered the steak frite which was well prepared and quite delicious. I think that if you decide to eat at Bess your experience will depend entirely on what you order. The food that I ordered was terrible which, in my opinion, was particularly unforgivable since it's not that difficult to prepare a decent burger. Macaroni and cheese, also, is not terribly difficult to prepare. In fact, I would recommend to Bess's management that if they can't improve their macaroni and cheese that they just serve the Kraft version as that never disappoints.
For desert, Jonathan and I shared the chocolate pecan pie served a la mode. The pie was very good and was made with a homemade crust. The ice cream was homemade vanilla bean ice cream which is not something that you find in your average restaurant. We really enjoyed our desert and the homemade ice cream was a lovely surprise.
On a scale of 1 - 10 I would give the ambiance and service at this restaurant a 7. On the same scale I would rank the food as a 3. I would return to Bess for cocktails, appetizers, and/or desert but I wouldn't eat a full meal there again.
Eat at Bess at your own risk.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Feb 3, 2007 Loveshack Dash 5K Austin, Texas
WHO: The Alpha Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta
University of Texas at Austin
WHAT: Inaugural philanthropic 5K and Kids K
Benefiting the Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) of Travis County
WHEN: Pre-event registration is available now, and
same day registration will begin at
9:00 a.m. on February 3, 2007
WHERE: Events will start and finish at the Kappa Alpha Theta House
on West Campus located at:
2401 Pearl St.
Austin, TX 78705
For more information and to register go to: Theta Website
Monday, January 22, 2007
Liz's Predictions for Tomorrow's Oscar Nominations
Well tomorrow is my second favorite day of the year. My favorite, of course is the day of the Academy Awards. My second favorite is the day that the Academy Award nominations are announced and that day is tomorrow at
Best Picture Nominees
Sure Bets:
The Departed
Dreamgirls
The Queen
Possible Nominees:
Little Miss Sunshine
Little Children
The Good Shepherd
Best Director Nominees
Marin Scorsese, The Departed
Clint Eastwood, either for Letters from
Bill Condon, Dreamgirls
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu,
Stephen Frears, The Queen
Best Actor Nominees:
Sure Bets:
Leonardo DiCaprio, either for Blood Diamond or The Departed
Will Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness
Peter O’Toole, Venus
Possible Nominees:
Matt Damon, The Good Shepherd
Sacha Baron Cohen, Borat
Clive Owen, Children of Men
Best Actress Nominees
Sure Bets:
Helen Mirren, The Queen
Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada
Annette Bening, Running With Scissors
Dame Judi Dench, Notes on a Scandal
Possible Nominees:
Penelope Cruz, Volver
Kate Winslet, Little Children
Best Supporting Actor Nominees
Jack Nicholson, The Departed
Brad Pitt,
Eddie Murphy, Dreamgirls
Possible Nominees:
Alan Arkin, Little Miss Sunshine
Mark Wahlberg, The Departed
Jackie Earle Haley, Little Children
Best Supporting Actress Nominees
Cate Blanchett for one of these: Notes on a Scandal,
Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls
Abigail Breslin, Little Miss Sunshine
Possible Nominees:
Toni Collette, Little Miss Sunshine
Adrianna Barraza,
Emily Blunt, The Devil Wears Prada
People Selling Stuff Door to Door
I'm a nice person - I buy girl scout cookies, give to the homeless and rarely park illegally. BUT, I think all of my niceness was expended this morning when two 20-ish boys (I'll call them boys, because I think one of them had their ball cap on backwards and the other didn't look like he owned a brush) came to my door this morning selling magazine subscriptions.
I think we've all been approached by people selling magazine subscriptions for points, and the story goes that if they get so many points they win a trip to Europe or money for college or a gift certificate for ice cream or some other random prize that I really don't care about. Well these two boys show up at my door around 10:00 AM with their perky little smiles and unkempt hair and clothes and teeth . . . telling me their sob story about no money for college (I don't think either one of these half-wits could even spell college). Anyways, they were VERY pushy. BUT, I being a nice person, listened to their story and reviewed the list of magazine subscriptions that they were offering.
I needed to renew my subscription to US Weekly - so I thought, what the heck - I'll help out these poor illiterate boys with their dream of going to college (although, my better judgement told me to shut the door - one of the half-wits told me a joke about going to Europe and then asked me if I liked chicken, after I stupidly said"Yes", he said "why don't you grab a wing and come along". )
So, I told them I needed a subscription for US Weekly. Then (if you can believe it), the lead half-wit told me that they usually ask people to select 2, because it's impossible for him and twiddle-dum-whit to split points. I then told the two that I really didn't want one subscription, but that I wanted to help them out. Then, the lead half-wit asked me how I would like to pay, I told him check. He then (if you can believe it) asked me if I had any cash that I could use, because it would help him get his points faster. I told him "No". Seriously, these two would just not quit. They were at the height of all-time human annoyance when the lead half-wit asked me if I had anything cold to drink. ARE YOU SERIOUS??? I just gave you a check for $90, worth 240 points towards college (whatever that means) and you want a cold drink. Well, because I'm so stupidly nice I gave them each a coke. Sometimes, I want to hit myself for being such a stupid nicey-nice.
In actuality, I'm not that nice with everyone who comes to the door. But these two boys reminded me of these two characters in a movie called Funny Games. It's a petrifying movie about this couple who tell these two boys they cannot borrow some eggs. The two boys come back later to the house and torture the family mercilessly. The way I see it, I spent $90, but I really did save the life of my family. I hope that my wonderful husband sees it this way too.
I think we've all been approached by people selling magazine subscriptions for points, and the story goes that if they get so many points they win a trip to Europe or money for college or a gift certificate for ice cream or some other random prize that I really don't care about. Well these two boys show up at my door around 10:00 AM with their perky little smiles and unkempt hair and clothes and teeth . . . telling me their sob story about no money for college (I don't think either one of these half-wits could even spell college). Anyways, they were VERY pushy. BUT, I being a nice person, listened to their story and reviewed the list of magazine subscriptions that they were offering.
I needed to renew my subscription to US Weekly - so I thought, what the heck - I'll help out these poor illiterate boys with their dream of going to college (although, my better judgement told me to shut the door - one of the half-wits told me a joke about going to Europe and then asked me if I liked chicken, after I stupidly said"Yes", he said "why don't you grab a wing and come along". )
So, I told them I needed a subscription for US Weekly. Then (if you can believe it), the lead half-wit told me that they usually ask people to select 2, because it's impossible for him and twiddle-dum-whit to split points. I then told the two that I really didn't want one subscription, but that I wanted to help them out. Then, the lead half-wit asked me how I would like to pay, I told him check. He then (if you can believe it) asked me if I had any cash that I could use, because it would help him get his points faster. I told him "No". Seriously, these two would just not quit. They were at the height of all-time human annoyance when the lead half-wit asked me if I had anything cold to drink. ARE YOU SERIOUS??? I just gave you a check for $90, worth 240 points towards college (whatever that means) and you want a cold drink. Well, because I'm so stupidly nice I gave them each a coke. Sometimes, I want to hit myself for being such a stupid nicey-nice.
In actuality, I'm not that nice with everyone who comes to the door. But these two boys reminded me of these two characters in a movie called Funny Games. It's a petrifying movie about this couple who tell these two boys they cannot borrow some eggs. The two boys come back later to the house and torture the family mercilessly. The way I see it, I spent $90, but I really did save the life of my family. I hope that my wonderful husband sees it this way too.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
How Jennifer Aniston Can Become A Movie Star
Last night Jonathan and I had occasion to watch a truly terrible movie called, Picture Perfect, staring Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Bacon, Jay Mohr, and Iliana Douglas. It looked like a cute movie when we first started watching it but by the end of the movie I was rolling my eyes at the stupid plot and ridiculous acting. Part of the problem with the movie was Jennifer Aniston herself.Now, I have no problem with Jennifer Aniston in fact I thought she was great on Friends. Part of her appeal on Friends was her sweet but crazy-hot girl-next-door demeanor. But that sweet, vulnerable, girl-next-door quality that made us feel like we knew her when we watched her on Friends is exactly what keeps her from ever becoming a "Movie Star". I think the difference between TV stars and movie stars is the perception of accessibility. Realistically no actor is really accessible but TV stars come into our home via our television sets and I think that proximity makes it seem like we know them.
Side note: Stars' lack of accessibility is a smart PR move because as far as I can tell any actor stupid enough to spout off in public about his or her "true feelings" about any meaningful topic quickly becomes relegated to Crazy Town. (Crazy town population includes: Tom Cruise, Anna Nicole Smith, Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and, sometimes Madonna)
Movie stars, in contrast to TV stars, are viewed on large screens in movie theaters. The big screens, the movie posters, and all the hoopla that goes along with movie premiers makes movie stars seem larger than life. They seem to live almost on another planet. I think some of them really do live on other planets that I don't know the names of like whatever planet the Scientologists live on.
When I think of movie stars, names like Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Meryl Streep come to mind. They are beautiful and wealthy and the tabloids make it seem like their lives are much more exciting than ours. (Let's face it, their lives are more exciting than ours, well mine anyway.) And that makes me feel sorry for poor Jennifer Aniston. Whenever I read interviews with her or hear about how she spends her non-working time, it sounds kind of dull. She hangs out with her friends, smokes a few menthol lites, and eats tasteless food from the Zone Diet. Yikes.
It must have really sucked for Jennifer when Brad left her for Angelina. It has to add insult to injury that no matter what Jennifer does she will never be a huge movie star like Angelina. You know why? Because Jennifer is isn't weird enough. Jennifer seems like a more or less normal (albeit boring) human being. Angelina, on the other hand, is this exotic seemingly fearless beauty who does weird stuff that no one that I know would ever do. For example: she wears a vial of blood around her neck, adopts children from third world countries, and marries/divorces frequently. She is like a gorgeous crazy circus freak that we just can't stop watching.
So my advice to Jennifer is this: If you want to be a movie star you should do one or more of the following:
(a) adopt a child from an obscure African country that no one has ever heard of
(b) convert to a controversial religion like Scientology or Kabbalah or maybe join a cult
(c) marry K-Fed (he is currently available)
(d) get a DUI and then tearfully go to a cushy rehab center like Promises in Malibu
(e) engage in a public bigoted rant
(f) get into a public catfight with another female celebrity
Jennifer, if you can pick more than one of the items from this list and execute the subsequent PR nightmare with a total lack of dignity and self respect it is possible that you can overcome your "nice girl" image and become a Movie Star of epic proportions. The question you have to ask yourself is: how badly do I want to become a movie star? If you apply yourself and really work toward your goal the sky is the limit. So lose those underpants, start smoking crack, and engage in public displays of self-degradation. There is no telling how far you can go!
Friday, January 19, 2007
In My Defense
I know my absence from this blog has been felt the world over (or at least by one person, my fabulous friend Liz). In my defense, I'd like to tell you what has happened to me during the last few days, and I hope in some small way it will lessen the severity of my punishment for not posting. I hope that you all (by "you all" I mean, fabulous friend Liz and her fabulous husband Jonathan, who also finds my "computer" excuse to be poor) find the following story to be at least 10 times more creative than an 14-hour work day (no offense to fabulous friend Hope).
It was late Sunday night, I was asleep in my not so comfortable pee-filled bed (see post on worst dog nominations) dreaming of co-hosting "E! Live from the Red Carpet" with my fabulous friend Liz. Suddenly, I felt something yanking on the covers to the side of my bed. I thought it was my pee-happy dog scratching at the covers, trying to get on the bed, but it was RYAN SEACREST - he really is THAT short.
He told me that I had been invited to the Golden Globes, but that I had to leave with him immediately on his E! Spaceship. I asked him, what I would tell my fabulous husband, who also has a name. Ryan, or as I call him now, Rae-Rae told me he would take care of everything. I jumped on the E! Spaceship, which looks like this:
Except it has a big E! logo on the side. The spaceship ride was not unlike most plane rides that I've been on, with the exception of Rae-Rae and his friend, Clebe playing twister in the corner.
This is me at the Golden Globes in a JLH costume.
It was late Sunday night, I was asleep in my not so comfortable pee-filled bed (see post on worst dog nominations) dreaming of co-hosting "E! Live from the Red Carpet" with my fabulous friend Liz. Suddenly, I felt something yanking on the covers to the side of my bed. I thought it was my pee-happy dog scratching at the covers, trying to get on the bed, but it was RYAN SEACREST - he really is THAT short.
He told me that I had been invited to the Golden Globes, but that I had to leave with him immediately on his E! Spaceship. I asked him, what I would tell my fabulous husband, who also has a name. Ryan, or as I call him now, Rae-Rae told me he would take care of everything. I jumped on the E! Spaceship, which looks like this:
Except it has a big E! logo on the side. The spaceship ride was not unlike most plane rides that I've been on, with the exception of Rae-Rae and his friend, Clebe playing twister in the corner.When we got to Hollywood (the E! spaceship lands at the secret Hollywood Sign Airport), I was immediately told how I would appear at the Golden Globes!! (This is where the story gets a little unbelievable, but I swear every word is true). Apparently, I was going as Jennifer Love Hewitt!! According to Rae-Rae and everyone else I met from E! (they're all Aliens by the way, hence the spaceship) - Jennifer Love Hewitt isn't a real person. She's a really stupid E! Alien with no personality and no brain, that different humans get to inhabit from time to time. This totally explains her inconsistent acting (or lack thereof), right?
So, on Monday afternoon they stuff me in this hideous dress and tease my hair - HUGE (for E! Aliens big hair is a sign of intelligence and ice cream eating ability)
This is me at the Golden Globes in a JLH costume.Anyway, Monday night I was at the Golden Globes - that's a good excuse, right? I had a fabulous time at all of the parties and totally messed with Cameron Diaz when I told her that JT and Jessica Biel were flirting in the corner at the InStyle party. I was a cruel alien, but JLH never had so much fun!
The E! Aliens were so impressed with my wonderful personification of JLH that they decided to keep me for a few days (seeing as neither spaceships nor planes were flying in and out of Austin). Perhaps you heard that Lindsay Lohan is now in rehab - well guess who put her there? It was ME as JLH. I drank her so far under the table (I was drinking ice cream) she thought that Brandon Davis was her hero and that Tide detergent was something else . . .
There was lots of fun to be had in Hollywood, but the bottom line was that I didn't make is safely home in my bed (the return E! spaceship ride was blue and we ate lots of ice cream while teasing Rae-Rae's hair) until early this morning. Apparently, Rae-Rae left an alien clone of me in my place so that my husband, who has a name wouldn't miss me. I guess my alien clone was endowed with all of my talents, abilities and likeness except for the ability to blog, oddly enough.
I could have blogged in Hollywood, but apparently the E! Aliens don't let you do anything out of character when you're in JLH's shell. I guess she doesn't know how to read or write, so if anyone would have seen me (aka JLH), my cover would have been blown.
So there you have it - that's the reason I have not been able to blog until today. I will try never to be captured by the E! Aliens again, unless they tell me I can go as Kate Winslet to the Academy Awards.
Hillarious Post About Paris Hilton
Check out this post on What Would Tyler Durdin Do...it is so funny:
Paris Hilton's Droopy Eye is Getting Worse
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Where Oh Where Have My Fabulous Friends Gone?
Where are my fabulous friends Steph and Hope? They are supposed to be my blogging partners but they have disappeared. Well, Steph hasn't disappeared. She has been holed up in her house like everyone else in Austin because of this crazy ice storm we had. You would think that she could just log on to the computer right there in her living room and post some of her random thoughts. When she was questioned about this (by me) she made a lame excuse about how her husband was hogging the computer or the couch or something. I didn't really understand the excuse. All I heard was "blah, blah, blah". I think she had been drinking a lot of bourbon at the time. It was only 10 am. She may have a problem.
I hesitate to bash Hope for not blogging for two reasons: (a) she has a demanding job that requires that she leave her house for up to 14 hours at a time, and (b) I was supposed to stay with her during my planned visit to Chicago that was canceled when my flight couldn't take off because of the Austin ice storm. It's hard to give someone a hard time for not writing about trivia when she has a job that requires that she bill as many hours as possible. Also I feel bad that she was inconvenienced by my canceled trip this week. (You would think that someone at the Austin airport would have thought to order extra de-icer for the planes when they heard that an ice storm was coming through wouldn't you!?!)
So, Hope is off the hook but Steph had better start writing. Or I will come over to your house and steal your TV remote control. Yeah, that's right, Liz is ready to play hardball. Start writing lazybones.
I hesitate to bash Hope for not blogging for two reasons: (a) she has a demanding job that requires that she leave her house for up to 14 hours at a time, and (b) I was supposed to stay with her during my planned visit to Chicago that was canceled when my flight couldn't take off because of the Austin ice storm. It's hard to give someone a hard time for not writing about trivia when she has a job that requires that she bill as many hours as possible. Also I feel bad that she was inconvenienced by my canceled trip this week. (You would think that someone at the Austin airport would have thought to order extra de-icer for the planes when they heard that an ice storm was coming through wouldn't you!?!)
So, Hope is off the hook but Steph had better start writing. Or I will come over to your house and steal your TV remote control. Yeah, that's right, Liz is ready to play hardball. Start writing lazybones.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Why Are Red Carpet Hosts Such Idiots?
I love movie stars like Sharon Stone.Giuliana DiPandi, a red carpet co-host on E! TV, actually suggested to Dane Cook and his girlfriend that after the show they go get tattoos on their "backsides" to commemorate the occasion. What? What planet did that idea come from?
One super-annoying thing these "hosts" do is ask the stars they are supposed to be interviewing what they think about other stars. One of them asked Rainn Wilson of The Office who he wanted to avoid at the Golden Globes. I suppose this question was triggered because a "breaking news report" had just come through her earpiece that Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz had requested that they not arrive at the same time because of their recent breakup. Huh?
My absolute favorite mean question from the Golden Globes was asked when America Ferrera won the award for best female actress in a TV series. As she was walking off stage she was first ignored entirely by the vacuous Maria Menoudos. Then, when Maria finally noticed that an award winner was standing right next to her, she had the audacity to ask America, "So, now that you have won a Golden Globe for your performance in Ugly Betty, what do you have to say to all those people who didn't think you should be hired for the job?" No joke. She really said that. What a bitch. I mean if you got a promotion at work and one of your co-workers said, "Congratulations. How do you feel about the fact that no one at the office thought you could do the job?" wouldn't you want to drop-kick them through a plate glass window?
I thought the very best moment of the pre-show was when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrived and were corralled by Ryan Seacrest. Angelina was shooting daggers at Seacrest and it was awesome. She was classy and said nothing but you could see that she had nothing but disdain for the bottom feeders that make their living peddling gossip about her and her family. As she and Brad walked into the awards I could hear two of the women hosts who were just on the voice-over commenting about how Angelina looked upset. One of these morons said, "Well she would rather be in a third world country rescuing children". Where do they find these people?
I would like to petition E! and these other "news" outlets to please hire some movie lovers to interview movie stars. I love Kristin Vietch of E! because she loves television and she asks intelligent and respectful questions of the stars she interviews. Why can't they hire more like her? Why do they all have to be complete idiots like Ryan Seacrest and Maria Menoudos? They need to tell these people when they hire them that if you can't ask an intelligent question at least don't ask an insulting question. Don't be mean, be sweet.
Ryan Seacrest - total award show buzz-killMonday, January 15, 2007
Golden Globe Awards Tonight!
The Golden Globe Awards air tonight live at 7pm CST. This means that I will start watching the red carpet interviews around 5:30pm on E!. I wish that my fabulous friend Stephanie and I had our own red carpet show because we would ask much more lucid and interesting questions than Ryan Seacrest and all his flunkies. It drives me nuts when they try to get every star to comment on Brad and Angelina...so stupid.
Anyway, I am not that great at predicting the Golden Globes but I have made a few comments and a few predictions which are listed within the nomination list. I can't wait to see who wins!
Best Motion Picture - Drama
BabelAnonymous Content Production/Una Producción De Zeta Film/Central Films Production; Paramount Pictures/Paramount Vantage
BobbyMichel Litvak Productions/Bold Films; MGM/The Weinstein Company
The DepartedWarner Bros. Pictures
Little ChildrenNew Line Cinema
The QueenGranada; Miramax Films
Actual Winner: Babel
Liz Predicts: Babel or The Departed will win this one. Maybe Bobby because it has an all star cast.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Penélope Cruz – Volver
Judi Dench – Notes On A Scandal
Maggie Gyllenhaal – sherrybaby
Helen Mirren – The Queen
Kate Winslet – Little Children
Actual Winner: Helen Mirren
Liz Predicts: Either Helen Mirren or Penelope Cruz. There is a lot of buzz about both of these actresses this year but don't discount Dame Judi Dench's chances...she wins and wins and wins at award shows.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Leonardo DiCaprio – Blood Diamond
Leonardo DiCaprio – The Departed
Peter O'Toole – Venus
Will Smith – The Pursuit Of Happyness
Forest Whitaker – The Last King Of Scotland
Actual Winner: Forest Whitaker
Liz Predicts: Forest Whitaker. DiCaprio is great in both of his movies but I always think that getting nominated twice in the same category hurts an actors chance of winning. Will Smith was great (so I hear, I haven't seen Happyness yet) in his movie and Peter O'Toole is a legend. With all of that said, Forest Whitaker is long overdue for some awards for his body of work and I think this is his year. The only problem is that Last King of Scotland isn't a great movie but I think his performance will land him an award.
Best Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan
One America; Twentieth Century Fox
The Devil Wears PradaTwentieth Century Fox
DreamgirlsDreamWorks Pictures/Paramount Pictures
Little Miss SunshineBig Beach/Bona Fide Productions; Fox Searchlight Pictures
Thank You For SmokingRoom 9 Entertainment/David O. Sacks Production/Contentfilm; Fox Searchlight Pictures
Actual Winner: Dreamgirls (total shocker)
Liz Predicts: Borat. No contest. I think every member of the HFPA wants to see Borat accept an awards. No one wants to miss that!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Annette Bening – Running With Scissors
Toni Collette – Little Miss Sunshine
Beyoncé Knowles – Dreamgirls
Meryl Streep – The Devil Wears Prada
Renée Zellweger – Miss Potter
Actual Winner: Meryl Streep
Liz Predicts: I think this will be a tough category. Either Annette Bening or Meryl Streep will walk away with this award.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Sacha Cohen – Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan
Johnny Depp – Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Aaron Eckhart – Thank You For Smoking
Chiwetel Ejiofor – Kinky Boots
Will Ferrell – Stranger Than Fiction
Actual Winner: Sacha Cohen * He gave the funniest acceptance speech.
Liz Predicts: Another tough category. This one is between Sacha Cohen and Johnny Depp. I think Sacha Cohen as Borat will win this one.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Adriana Barraza – Babel
Cate Blanchett – Notes On A Scandal
Emily Blunt – The Devil Wears Prada
Jennifer Hudson – Dreamgirls
Rinko Kikuchi – Babel
Actual Winner: Jennifer Hudson
Liz Predicts: Cate Blanchett has gotten much praise and a lot of buzz. I think she will win.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Ben Affleck – Hollywoodland
Eddie Murphy – Dreamgirls
Jack Nicholson – The Departed
Brad Pitt – Babel
Mark Wahlberg – The Departed
Actual Winner: Eddie Murphy
Liz Predicts: Jack Nicholson was incredible in The Departed and he is loved by actors and critics alike. This award belongs to him.
Best Animated Feature Film
CarsWalt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studio; Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Happy FeetKingdom Pictures, LLC; Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures
Monster HouseColumbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing
Actual Winner: Cars
Liz Predicts: No idea really but probably Cars.
Best Foreign Languge Film
Apocalypto (United States)Touchstone Pictures/Icon Productions; Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Letters From Iwo Jima (Japan, United States)Warner Bros. Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures
The Lives Of Others (Germany)Wiedemann & Berg/Bayerischer Rundfunk/ARTE/Creado Film; Sony Pictures Classics
Pan's Labyrinth (Mexico)Tequila Gang/Esperanto Filmoj/Estudios Picasso; Picturehouse
Volver (Spain)El Deseo; Sony Pictures Classics
Actual Winner: Letters from Iwo Jima
Liz Predicts: Volver has received so much positive buzz that I think it will win this category.
Best Director - Motion Picture
Clint Eastwood – Flags Of Our Fathers
Clint Eastwood – Letters From Iwo Jima
Stephen Frears – The Queen
Alejandro Iñárritu – Babel
Martin Scorsese – The Departed
Actual Winner: Martin Scorsese
Liz Predicts: Martin Scorsese for The Departed. I think that Clint Eastwood won't win because his chances are halved because he is nominated twice in this category. Babel has a good shot because of the subject matter. The Queen was fantastic but I really think that Helen Mirren is the stand-out from that film. The Departed was a great movie with an A-list cast - Scorsese should win.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
BabelWritten by Guillermo Arriaga
The DepartedWritten by William Monahan
Little ChildrenWritten by Todd Field, Tom Perrotta
Notes On A ScandalWritten by Patrick Marber
The QueenWritten by Peter Morgan
Actual Winner: The Queen
Liz Predicts: Not sure about this one. Probably Babel or The Departed.
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
The Painted Veil (Desplat)Composed by Alexandre Desplat
The Fountain (Mansell)Composed by Clint Mansell
Babel (Santaolalla)Composed by Gustavo Santaolalla
Nomad (Siliotto)Composed by Carlo Siliotto
The Da Vinci Code (Zimmer)Composed by Hans Zimmer
Actual Winner: The Painted Veil
Liz Predicts: I can't even come close to predicting this category.
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
"A Father's Way" – The Pursuit Of HappynessMusic By: Seal and Christopher BruceLyrics By: Seal
"Listen" – DreamgirlsMusic & Lyrics By: Beyoncé Knowles, Henry Krieger, Anne Preven and Scott Cutler
"Never Gonna Break My Faith" – BobbyMusic & Lyrics By: Bryan Adams, Eliot Kennedy and Andrea Remanda
"The Song Of The Heart" – Happy FeetMusic & Lyrics By: Prince Rogers Nelson
"Try Not To Remember" – Home Of The BraveMusic & Lyrics By: Sheryl Crow
Actual Winer: Happy Feet/Prince
Liz Predicts: No idea but if I were betting I would put my money on the song from Dreamgirls
Best Television Series - Drama
24 (FOX)Real Time Productions/Imagine Television/Twentieth Century Fox Television; FOX
Big Love (HBO)Anima Sola/Playtone Productions/HBO Entertainment; HBO
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Heroes (NBC)NBC Universal Television Studio/Tailwind Productions; NBC
Lost (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Actual Winner: Grey's Anatomy
Liz Predicts: Grey's Anatomy. This show gets so much buzz now and is so highly rated that I think they will pick the hospital show over the one with all the castaways.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
Patricia Arquette – Medium (NBC)
Edie Falco – The Sopranos (HBO)
Evangeline Lilly – Lost (ABC)
Ellen Pompeo – Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Kyra Sedgwick – The Closer (TNT)
Actual Winner: Kyra Sedgwick
Liz Predicts: I hope Kyra Sedgwick wins but its just so hard to say because all of these women are terrific and get great reviews. I don't think Edie Falco is in the running because Soprano's isn't as "hot" as it used to be. Ellen Pompeo probably has a great shot because Grey's is so popular right now.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
Patrick Dempsey – Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Michael C. Hall – Dexter (SHOWTIME)
Hugh Laurie – House (FOX)
Bill Paxton – Big Love (HBO)
Kiefer Sutherland – 24 (FOX)
Actual Winner: Hugh Laurie
Liz Predicts: Not sure about this one. Patrick Dempsey or Hugh Laurie most likely. But Keifer Sutherland is always amazing in 24.
Best Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Desperate Housewives (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Entourage (HBO)Leverage/Closest to the Hole/HBO Entertainment; HBO
The Office (NBC)Deedle Dee Productions/Reveille/NBC Universal Television Studio; NBC
Ugly Betty (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Weeds (SHOWTIME)Showtime/Lionsgate Television/Tilted Productions, Inc.; SHOWTIME
Actual Winner: Ugly Betty
Liz Predicts: Either the Office or Entourage. Toss up. Although, with that said, Ugly Betty has been getting a lot of buzz this year. Weeds is a great show too. But Office and Entourage probably have the most viewers since Desperate Housewives just isn't what it used to be.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Marcia Cross – Desperate Housewives (ABC)
America Ferrera – Ugly Betty (ABC)
Felicity Huffman – Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus – The New Adventures Of Old Christine (CBS)
Mary-Louise Parker – Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Actual Winner: America Ferrera
Liz Predicts: I can't really predict because I don't watch any of these shows but I would guess the winner will be either America Ferrera or Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Mary-Louise Parker won last year but I am not sure that Weeds has the viewership that the other shows have.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock (NBC)
Zach Braff – Scrubs (NBC)
Steve Carell – The Office (NBC)
Jason Lee – My Name Is Earl (NBC)
Tony Shalhoub – Monk (USA)
Actual Winner: Alec Baldwin
Liz Predicts: Tony Shaloub or Steve Carell
Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
Bleak House (PBS)Masterpiece Theatre/BBC/WGBH Boston/Deep Indigo; PBS
Broken Trail (AMC)Butchers Run Films/Once Upon a Time Films/Sony Pictures Television; AMC
Elizabeth I (HBO)Company Pictures/channel 4/HBO Films; HBO
Mrs. Harris (HBO)Killer Films/Number 9 Films/John Wells Productions/HBO Films; HBO
Prime Suspect: The Final Act (PBS)Masterpiece Theatre/Granada/WGBH Boston; PBS
Actual Winner: Elizabeth I
Liz Predicts: Elizabeth I
Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Gillian Anderson – Bleak House (PBS)
Annette Bening – Mrs. Harris (HBO)
Helen Mirren – Elizabeth I (HBO)
Helen Mirren – Prime Suspect: The Final Act (PBS)
Sophie Okonedo – Tsunami, The Aftermath (HBO)
Actual Winner: Helen Mirren for Elizabeth I
Liz Predicts: Helen Mirren for Elizabeth I
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
André Braugher – Thief (FX)
Robert Duvall – Broken Trail (AMC)
Michael Ealy – Sleeper Cell: American Terror (SHOWTIME)
Chiwetel Ejiofor – Tsunami, The Aftermath (HBO)
Ben Kingsley – Mrs. Harris (HBO)
Bill Nighy – Gideon's Daughter (BBC)
Matthew Perry – The Ron Clark Story (TNT)
Actual Winner: Bill Nighy
Liz Predicts: No clue at all
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Emily Blunt – Gideon's Daughter (BBC)
Toni Collette – Tsunami, The Aftermath (HBO)
Katherine Heigl – Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Sarah Paulson – Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip (NBC)
Elizabeth Perkins – Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Actual Winner: Emily Blunt
Liz Predicts: No idea. Probably Katherine Heigl because she is attached to Grey's Anatomy
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Thomas Haden Church – Broken Trail (AMC)
Jeremy Irons – Elizabeth I (HBO)
Justin Kirk – Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Masi Oka – Heroes (NBC)
Jeremy Piven – Entourage (HBO)
Actual Winner: Jeremy Irons
Liz Predicts: Jeremy Piven
Anyway, I am not that great at predicting the Golden Globes but I have made a few comments and a few predictions which are listed within the nomination list. I can't wait to see who wins!
Best Motion Picture - Drama
BabelAnonymous Content Production/Una Producción De Zeta Film/Central Films Production; Paramount Pictures/Paramount Vantage
BobbyMichel Litvak Productions/Bold Films; MGM/The Weinstein Company
The DepartedWarner Bros. Pictures
Little ChildrenNew Line Cinema
The QueenGranada; Miramax Films
Actual Winner: Babel
Liz Predicts: Babel or The Departed will win this one. Maybe Bobby because it has an all star cast.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Penélope Cruz – Volver
Judi Dench – Notes On A Scandal
Maggie Gyllenhaal – sherrybaby
Helen Mirren – The Queen
Kate Winslet – Little Children
Actual Winner: Helen Mirren
Liz Predicts: Either Helen Mirren or Penelope Cruz. There is a lot of buzz about both of these actresses this year but don't discount Dame Judi Dench's chances...she wins and wins and wins at award shows.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Leonardo DiCaprio – Blood Diamond
Leonardo DiCaprio – The Departed
Peter O'Toole – Venus
Will Smith – The Pursuit Of Happyness
Forest Whitaker – The Last King Of Scotland
Actual Winner: Forest Whitaker
Liz Predicts: Forest Whitaker. DiCaprio is great in both of his movies but I always think that getting nominated twice in the same category hurts an actors chance of winning. Will Smith was great (so I hear, I haven't seen Happyness yet) in his movie and Peter O'Toole is a legend. With all of that said, Forest Whitaker is long overdue for some awards for his body of work and I think this is his year. The only problem is that Last King of Scotland isn't a great movie but I think his performance will land him an award.
Best Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan
One America; Twentieth Century Fox
The Devil Wears PradaTwentieth Century Fox
DreamgirlsDreamWorks Pictures/Paramount Pictures
Little Miss SunshineBig Beach/Bona Fide Productions; Fox Searchlight Pictures
Thank You For SmokingRoom 9 Entertainment/David O. Sacks Production/Contentfilm; Fox Searchlight Pictures
Actual Winner: Dreamgirls (total shocker)
Liz Predicts: Borat. No contest. I think every member of the HFPA wants to see Borat accept an awards. No one wants to miss that!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Annette Bening – Running With Scissors
Toni Collette – Little Miss Sunshine
Beyoncé Knowles – Dreamgirls
Meryl Streep – The Devil Wears Prada
Renée Zellweger – Miss Potter
Actual Winner: Meryl Streep
Liz Predicts: I think this will be a tough category. Either Annette Bening or Meryl Streep will walk away with this award.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Sacha Cohen – Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan
Johnny Depp – Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Aaron Eckhart – Thank You For Smoking
Chiwetel Ejiofor – Kinky Boots
Will Ferrell – Stranger Than Fiction
Actual Winner: Sacha Cohen * He gave the funniest acceptance speech.
Liz Predicts: Another tough category. This one is between Sacha Cohen and Johnny Depp. I think Sacha Cohen as Borat will win this one.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Adriana Barraza – Babel
Cate Blanchett – Notes On A Scandal
Emily Blunt – The Devil Wears Prada
Jennifer Hudson – Dreamgirls
Rinko Kikuchi – Babel
Actual Winner: Jennifer Hudson
Liz Predicts: Cate Blanchett has gotten much praise and a lot of buzz. I think she will win.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Ben Affleck – Hollywoodland
Eddie Murphy – Dreamgirls
Jack Nicholson – The Departed
Brad Pitt – Babel
Mark Wahlberg – The Departed
Actual Winner: Eddie Murphy
Liz Predicts: Jack Nicholson was incredible in The Departed and he is loved by actors and critics alike. This award belongs to him.
Best Animated Feature Film
CarsWalt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studio; Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Happy FeetKingdom Pictures, LLC; Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures
Monster HouseColumbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing
Actual Winner: Cars
Liz Predicts: No idea really but probably Cars.
Best Foreign Languge Film
Apocalypto (United States)Touchstone Pictures/Icon Productions; Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Letters From Iwo Jima (Japan, United States)Warner Bros. Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures
The Lives Of Others (Germany)Wiedemann & Berg/Bayerischer Rundfunk/ARTE/Creado Film; Sony Pictures Classics
Pan's Labyrinth (Mexico)Tequila Gang/Esperanto Filmoj/Estudios Picasso; Picturehouse
Volver (Spain)El Deseo; Sony Pictures Classics
Actual Winner: Letters from Iwo Jima
Liz Predicts: Volver has received so much positive buzz that I think it will win this category.
Best Director - Motion Picture
Clint Eastwood – Flags Of Our Fathers
Clint Eastwood – Letters From Iwo Jima
Stephen Frears – The Queen
Alejandro Iñárritu – Babel
Martin Scorsese – The Departed
Actual Winner: Martin Scorsese
Liz Predicts: Martin Scorsese for The Departed. I think that Clint Eastwood won't win because his chances are halved because he is nominated twice in this category. Babel has a good shot because of the subject matter. The Queen was fantastic but I really think that Helen Mirren is the stand-out from that film. The Departed was a great movie with an A-list cast - Scorsese should win.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
BabelWritten by Guillermo Arriaga
The DepartedWritten by William Monahan
Little ChildrenWritten by Todd Field, Tom Perrotta
Notes On A ScandalWritten by Patrick Marber
The QueenWritten by Peter Morgan
Actual Winner: The Queen
Liz Predicts: Not sure about this one. Probably Babel or The Departed.
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
The Painted Veil (Desplat)Composed by Alexandre Desplat
The Fountain (Mansell)Composed by Clint Mansell
Babel (Santaolalla)Composed by Gustavo Santaolalla
Nomad (Siliotto)Composed by Carlo Siliotto
The Da Vinci Code (Zimmer)Composed by Hans Zimmer
Actual Winner: The Painted Veil
Liz Predicts: I can't even come close to predicting this category.
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
"A Father's Way" – The Pursuit Of HappynessMusic By: Seal and Christopher BruceLyrics By: Seal
"Listen" – DreamgirlsMusic & Lyrics By: Beyoncé Knowles, Henry Krieger, Anne Preven and Scott Cutler
"Never Gonna Break My Faith" – BobbyMusic & Lyrics By: Bryan Adams, Eliot Kennedy and Andrea Remanda
"The Song Of The Heart" – Happy FeetMusic & Lyrics By: Prince Rogers Nelson
"Try Not To Remember" – Home Of The BraveMusic & Lyrics By: Sheryl Crow
Actual Winer: Happy Feet/Prince
Liz Predicts: No idea but if I were betting I would put my money on the song from Dreamgirls
Best Television Series - Drama
24 (FOX)Real Time Productions/Imagine Television/Twentieth Century Fox Television; FOX
Big Love (HBO)Anima Sola/Playtone Productions/HBO Entertainment; HBO
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Heroes (NBC)NBC Universal Television Studio/Tailwind Productions; NBC
Lost (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Actual Winner: Grey's Anatomy
Liz Predicts: Grey's Anatomy. This show gets so much buzz now and is so highly rated that I think they will pick the hospital show over the one with all the castaways.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
Patricia Arquette – Medium (NBC)
Edie Falco – The Sopranos (HBO)
Evangeline Lilly – Lost (ABC)
Ellen Pompeo – Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Kyra Sedgwick – The Closer (TNT)
Actual Winner: Kyra Sedgwick
Liz Predicts: I hope Kyra Sedgwick wins but its just so hard to say because all of these women are terrific and get great reviews. I don't think Edie Falco is in the running because Soprano's isn't as "hot" as it used to be. Ellen Pompeo probably has a great shot because Grey's is so popular right now.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
Patrick Dempsey – Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Michael C. Hall – Dexter (SHOWTIME)
Hugh Laurie – House (FOX)
Bill Paxton – Big Love (HBO)
Kiefer Sutherland – 24 (FOX)
Actual Winner: Hugh Laurie
Liz Predicts: Not sure about this one. Patrick Dempsey or Hugh Laurie most likely. But Keifer Sutherland is always amazing in 24.
Best Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Desperate Housewives (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Entourage (HBO)Leverage/Closest to the Hole/HBO Entertainment; HBO
The Office (NBC)Deedle Dee Productions/Reveille/NBC Universal Television Studio; NBC
Ugly Betty (ABC)Touchstone Television; ABC
Weeds (SHOWTIME)Showtime/Lionsgate Television/Tilted Productions, Inc.; SHOWTIME
Actual Winner: Ugly Betty
Liz Predicts: Either the Office or Entourage. Toss up. Although, with that said, Ugly Betty has been getting a lot of buzz this year. Weeds is a great show too. But Office and Entourage probably have the most viewers since Desperate Housewives just isn't what it used to be.
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Marcia Cross – Desperate Housewives (ABC)
America Ferrera – Ugly Betty (ABC)
Felicity Huffman – Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus – The New Adventures Of Old Christine (CBS)
Mary-Louise Parker – Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Actual Winner: America Ferrera
Liz Predicts: I can't really predict because I don't watch any of these shows but I would guess the winner will be either America Ferrera or Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Mary-Louise Parker won last year but I am not sure that Weeds has the viewership that the other shows have.
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock (NBC)
Zach Braff – Scrubs (NBC)
Steve Carell – The Office (NBC)
Jason Lee – My Name Is Earl (NBC)
Tony Shalhoub – Monk (USA)
Actual Winner: Alec Baldwin
Liz Predicts: Tony Shaloub or Steve Carell
Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
Bleak House (PBS)Masterpiece Theatre/BBC/WGBH Boston/Deep Indigo; PBS
Broken Trail (AMC)Butchers Run Films/Once Upon a Time Films/Sony Pictures Television; AMC
Elizabeth I (HBO)Company Pictures/channel 4/HBO Films; HBO
Mrs. Harris (HBO)Killer Films/Number 9 Films/John Wells Productions/HBO Films; HBO
Prime Suspect: The Final Act (PBS)Masterpiece Theatre/Granada/WGBH Boston; PBS
Actual Winner: Elizabeth I
Liz Predicts: Elizabeth I
Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Gillian Anderson – Bleak House (PBS)
Annette Bening – Mrs. Harris (HBO)
Helen Mirren – Elizabeth I (HBO)
Helen Mirren – Prime Suspect: The Final Act (PBS)
Sophie Okonedo – Tsunami, The Aftermath (HBO)
Actual Winner: Helen Mirren for Elizabeth I
Liz Predicts: Helen Mirren for Elizabeth I
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
André Braugher – Thief (FX)
Robert Duvall – Broken Trail (AMC)
Michael Ealy – Sleeper Cell: American Terror (SHOWTIME)
Chiwetel Ejiofor – Tsunami, The Aftermath (HBO)
Ben Kingsley – Mrs. Harris (HBO)
Bill Nighy – Gideon's Daughter (BBC)
Matthew Perry – The Ron Clark Story (TNT)
Actual Winner: Bill Nighy
Liz Predicts: No clue at all
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Emily Blunt – Gideon's Daughter (BBC)
Toni Collette – Tsunami, The Aftermath (HBO)
Katherine Heigl – Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
Sarah Paulson – Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip (NBC)
Elizabeth Perkins – Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Actual Winner: Emily Blunt
Liz Predicts: No idea. Probably Katherine Heigl because she is attached to Grey's Anatomy
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Thomas Haden Church – Broken Trail (AMC)
Jeremy Irons – Elizabeth I (HBO)
Justin Kirk – Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Masi Oka – Heroes (NBC)
Jeremy Piven – Entourage (HBO)
Actual Winner: Jeremy Irons
Liz Predicts: Jeremy Piven
Friday, January 12, 2007
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Austin
I received an email this morning from a friend of mine. The subject line read, "Pictures of Dead Birds in Downtown Austin". I seriously thought that someone had sent me a picture of 3 dead pigeons (see fabulous friend Liz's post from a couple of days ago) lying on the ground, but instead, I received the above picture. It shows the truly bizarre sense of humor that almost ever Austinite possesses. It was for this reason that I was motivate to write my Top 5 list for Austin:
5. THE WEATHER
This is for my fabulous friend Liz who could tell you a cold-weather Chicago story every day of the week for 10 years and never run out.
4. ANIMAL FRIENDLY
Austin is extremely animal friendly as evidenced by the fact that the Worst Dog of the Year 2006 and quite possible Worst Cat of the Year 2006 live happily in the city and are not exiled to some place like Memphis, Texas (see fabulous friend Liz's Husband, Jonathan's post on megadoodle.org).
3. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
It's awesome.
2. THE FOOD
Austin is no Chicago, NY or San Francisco when it comes to fine or not-so-fine cuisine, but it does many things right like: Chuy's, Rudy's, Jeffrey's and many other restaurant with boy names.
1. THE PEOPLE
Like my fabulous friend Liz. And of course all the other people in Austin, especially the ones with a crazy sense of humor who could actually stage, photograph and distribute pictures like the one above.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
I Want to Go to the Beach
BarbudaWhile playing with Google Earth today I visited several beaches which reminds me that I would like to go visit one sometime soon. Maybe later this year........
I really want to visit Barbuda one day. I actually went there one time while on a sailing trip but I didn't get to go ashore. We sailed from Antigua to Barbuda and then to St. Barth's and we ended up in Anguilla. Great trip. We left Antigua around lunchtime and sailed about 6 or 7 hours to Barbuda where we were going to spend the night. The problem was that Barbuda is surrounded by about 200 coral reefs and our captain didn't want to get any closer than about 100 yards from the island because he was worried about tearing up the bottom of the boat. We spent the night on the boat before heading off for our 12 hour sail to St. Barth's the next day. I wanted to go ashore so badly because Barbuda is known for its gorgeous pink sand beaches. It's part of the British West Indies and Princess Diana used to vacation there. So one of the things I want to do one of these days is go to Barbuda.
I really want to visit Barbuda one day. I actually went there one time while on a sailing trip but I didn't get to go ashore. We sailed from Antigua to Barbuda and then to St. Barth's and we ended up in Anguilla. Great trip. We left Antigua around lunchtime and sailed about 6 or 7 hours to Barbuda where we were going to spend the night. The problem was that Barbuda is surrounded by about 200 coral reefs and our captain didn't want to get any closer than about 100 yards from the island because he was worried about tearing up the bottom of the boat. We spent the night on the boat before heading off for our 12 hour sail to St. Barth's the next day. I wanted to go ashore so badly because Barbuda is known for its gorgeous pink sand beaches. It's part of the British West Indies and Princess Diana used to vacation there. So one of the things I want to do one of these days is go to Barbuda.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Nigel Terrorizes A Whole House
(Aw, look how cute and harmless Nigel looks. Don't be fooled. He is very harmful)
Well Nigel is at it again. He woke me up at 3 am the night before last either because he wanted to play or he wanted food. I am trying to "get tough" with Nigel so I have placed a squirt bottle filled with water next to my bed. I also got a night light because I realized that our room was too dark for me to squirt him in the middle of the night with any accuracy. The plan is to squirt
Nigel with the water anytime he wakes us up before 7 am. It's not going well.
Nigel with the water anytime he wakes us up before 7 am. It's not going well.
The first problem with my new "Get Tough Plan" is that while Nigel doesn't really like getting squirted with water he doesn't seem to mind all that much either. In other words squirting him isn't the disincentive you would think it would be. In fact, I think he thinks the squirt bottle is a game because now whenever he decides to wake me he makes some noise and immediately sprints out the door before I can squirt him. I must admit my aim isn't that great when I first wake up either.
Another problem is that Nigel is very resilient. One morning I actually managed to squirt him right in the chest with the water bottle and he left the room. I thought he had finally learned his lesson and would spend the rest of the morning cowering in fear of the squirt bottle. Just as I was drifting off to sleep while basking in the glow of my perceived dominance over this 10-pound demon, he came back and with a vengance. He clawed the soles of my feet and made so much noise that I had no choice but to get up and feed him to make him go away.
The third problem is that Nigel has figured out that no matter what I do to him, if he just keeps harassing me I will eventually get up. What pisses me off is that he doesn't necessarily eat the food when I get up and feed him! I think the little bastard just doesn't want anyone else to sleep when he isn't sleeping. It's just plain mean.
This morning at about 3 am when Nigel decided I should wake up I just stormed upstairs to the guest bedroom to try to sleep there. I did not stop on the way and feed him either. I must not have shut the door all the way because I woke up 3 hours later to find Nigel sleeping peacefully on my legs. When he is asleep he looks so precious and sweet that no one could wish him any harm. And that is part of his overall evilness. You get sucked in to this feeling of affection for him and then when you are minding your own business (sleeping) he does something mean.
I don't know what to do. I just want to get a good night's sleep for once. We can't lock him out of the bedroom because (a) his litterbox is in our bathroom, and (b) we tried it one time and he literally ripped up the carpet under the door when he tried to dig his way in. I recall when Nigel came into our lives, he was this adorable little lost kitten and we wanted to give him the best of everything. Now I think he was like a little demon who was sent to us from Hell to ingratiate himself into our lives and then wreak havoc and make unreasonable demands.
Oh, and did I mention that when he wants to he can scare both of our dogs with his meanness and wayward claws.
Look how cute he was at 7 weeks old....who could say no to that little guy? Oops She Did It Again
*****SEE UPDATE BELOW*****That's right! The receipient of the Worst Dog 2006 proved, once again, why she is SO deserving of this award. No big story, but she did manage to break the lower part of our fence to escape over to our neighbor's house for the second time in three weeks. We had to go outside and reinforce the fence with every rock, piece of word, metal barb and ice cream cone we could find.
I wonder how my fabulous friend Liz and her runner-up Rusty are doing . . . maybe she has room for the Worst Dog 2006 in her house.
*****Update: Evidence of even more horrible behavior.
After all of my attempts to reinforce the fence, this is what Molly did this morning. As you can see she has done further damage to the fence and also managed to dig out all of the VERY HEAVY rocks that I had placed in front of the fence. In her defense (very small), the fence is practically falling down with rot, but she's still a horrible dog!
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
FDNY 2007 Calendar - Makes A Girl's Day A Little Brighter
I am having a pretty crappy day. However a friend sent me a pdf copy of this calendar which has improved my mood somewhat. Sadly, I cant figure out how to load the pdf on this blog otherwise you would be looking at photos of 12 good looking NY Firefighters. But if you go to the website that sells the calendars you can see the photos. Looking at these hotties will probably improve your day. No guarantees though...it just depends on how crappy your day has been.
- Liz
- Liz
http://www.nyfirestore.com/calendars.html
Public Service Message to Jacuzzi Tub Owners
If you are a Jacuzzi tub owner or an owner of a similar type of tub, I warn you, do not dismiss this post out of hand! Since I moved into my new condo, my otherwise lovely Jacuzzi bath tub has been spewing ugly black moldy chunks. As you can see from my exchange with the Jacuzzi tub people below, I have tried everything imaginable to rid my tub of this nasty scum. I haven't actually tried the solution suggested by the Jacuzzi tub people in the e-mail below but it seems the most promising solution thus far. I think this is a vitally important topic and one that, frankly, just does not get enough media attention. I am hoping that my e-mail to the Jacuzzi tub people and their response to me will spare some of you the trauma that I have endured over the last few months while trying to stop my tub from spewing chunks and prevent others from encountering this problem in the first place.
Hope wrote....
Hello,
I purchased a new condo about six months ago, which contained a Jacuzzi bath tub. Since the first time I turned on the jets, they have been blowing out brown/black moldy flakes. I have tried everything I can think of to clean the jets and pipes.
My home inspector suggested that I put bleach in the tub and run the jets for about 30 minutes and let it soak. I tried this several times using a couple of cups of bleach with a half-full tub and letting it soak overnight but it didn't work. Next, I tried a product called Sani-bath, which is supposedly specially designed for this problem--that didn't work. I then tried a product I purchased at a store that sold Jacuzzi products. (Aside from providing me with the product, the Jacuzzi tub store had no clue how to solve the problem or whether the pipes could be replaced.) I tried the recommended amount of four capfuls of the product for the first five times but when that didn't work I dumped the entire container in--of course, that didn't work either. I have also tried an entire large bottle of Lysol, a box of Cascade dishwashing detergent, CLR, Lime Away and Scrubbing Bubbles sprayed directly into the jets and the intake area. I am sure you can guess that none of these tactics worked either!
Most recently, out of frustration, I dumped nearly two gallons of bleach into a half-full tub, let the jets run for 30 minutes and let it soak for 5 hours. I know this is probably not good for the tub (or for the human that is doing it) but then again, the nasty moldy chunks are not good for me! In short, I felt that I was left with no alternative and had to resort to extreme measures. The bleach bleached the current moldy flakes white but am not sure whether it has prevented future black moldy flakes from growing.
Please let me know how you recommend that this problem be solved. Is there a special cleaner that will work? Is it possible to get the pipes cleaned? (I know it is the pipes because I have removed the jets and cleaned them separately--they appear to be fine.) Should the pipes be removed and new ones installed? Is that possible? Also, when/if I finally get the problem solved, how do I prevent this from happening again in the future?
Aside from this one problem the tub and the jets appear to be working perfectly and I am excited to be able to use it. Please help.
Thanks,
Hope
Jacuzzi tub people wrote (promptly I might add)....
Dear Hope,
Thank you for your recent inquiry. The black flakes are most likely an accumulation of bath residue-a combination of dirt, body oil, soap scum, and residue from any additives that may have been used in the bath. To remove accumulations of bath residue from the whirlpool system, it is recommended that a whirlpool bath be purged at least twice a month. For best results, however, we recommend that you purge your whirlpool bath after each use, using our exclusive two-part plumbing system cleaner made specifically for whirlpool baths. Systems Clean(tm) is available through an authorized Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Distributor or by calling us direct at 1-800-288-4002.
-Instructions for use: Immediately after bathing and exiting the whirlpool bath, leave the bath water in the tub and add hot water, if necessary, so the water is at east 2" above the highest jet.
-Turn on the unit without the aerator. Pour the contents of the Systems Clean Packet 1 (taking care not to get the material on you) into the bath near the intake for the circulation pump.
-Repeat same process with Systems Clean Packet 2. It is important to use Packet 1 before Packet 2 to avoid a strong odor. Run the bath for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain completely and rinse any residue.
If you have followed the standard purging instructions above and still have an excess accumulation of bath residue:
-We recommend SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS manufactured by Stearns Packaging to rectify this condition. This may be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-288-4002. It is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer with the product. Repeated use may be necessary. SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS does not replace the necessity to regularly purge your whirlpool system with Systems Clean as recommended.
We do not recommend using bleach, or products containing bleach, in the bath as it may be harmful to the whirlpool system.
Thank you,
Consumer Assistance
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
FYI--I DO NOT recommend that anyone try the two gallons of bleach thing described above in my e-mail--I hear it can be very dangerous. Also, the two products referenced in the Jacuzzi tub people's e-mail are also available at www.jacuzzi.com in a combo pack for the low price of $46.90 (believe me, if you have this problem you will be willing to pay anything to get rid of it). This site also contains fun accessories for your Jacuzzi tub, some of which I will consider purchasing if I can ever get rid of the black chunks.
Hope wrote....
Hello,
I purchased a new condo about six months ago, which contained a Jacuzzi bath tub. Since the first time I turned on the jets, they have been blowing out brown/black moldy flakes. I have tried everything I can think of to clean the jets and pipes.
My home inspector suggested that I put bleach in the tub and run the jets for about 30 minutes and let it soak. I tried this several times using a couple of cups of bleach with a half-full tub and letting it soak overnight but it didn't work. Next, I tried a product called Sani-bath, which is supposedly specially designed for this problem--that didn't work. I then tried a product I purchased at a store that sold Jacuzzi products. (Aside from providing me with the product, the Jacuzzi tub store had no clue how to solve the problem or whether the pipes could be replaced.) I tried the recommended amount of four capfuls of the product for the first five times but when that didn't work I dumped the entire container in--of course, that didn't work either. I have also tried an entire large bottle of Lysol, a box of Cascade dishwashing detergent, CLR, Lime Away and Scrubbing Bubbles sprayed directly into the jets and the intake area. I am sure you can guess that none of these tactics worked either!
Most recently, out of frustration, I dumped nearly two gallons of bleach into a half-full tub, let the jets run for 30 minutes and let it soak for 5 hours. I know this is probably not good for the tub (or for the human that is doing it) but then again, the nasty moldy chunks are not good for me! In short, I felt that I was left with no alternative and had to resort to extreme measures. The bleach bleached the current moldy flakes white but am not sure whether it has prevented future black moldy flakes from growing.
Please let me know how you recommend that this problem be solved. Is there a special cleaner that will work? Is it possible to get the pipes cleaned? (I know it is the pipes because I have removed the jets and cleaned them separately--they appear to be fine.) Should the pipes be removed and new ones installed? Is that possible? Also, when/if I finally get the problem solved, how do I prevent this from happening again in the future?
Aside from this one problem the tub and the jets appear to be working perfectly and I am excited to be able to use it. Please help.
Thanks,
Hope
Jacuzzi tub people wrote (promptly I might add)....
Dear Hope,
Thank you for your recent inquiry. The black flakes are most likely an accumulation of bath residue-a combination of dirt, body oil, soap scum, and residue from any additives that may have been used in the bath. To remove accumulations of bath residue from the whirlpool system, it is recommended that a whirlpool bath be purged at least twice a month. For best results, however, we recommend that you purge your whirlpool bath after each use, using our exclusive two-part plumbing system cleaner made specifically for whirlpool baths. Systems Clean(tm) is available through an authorized Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Distributor or by calling us direct at 1-800-288-4002.
-Instructions for use: Immediately after bathing and exiting the whirlpool bath, leave the bath water in the tub and add hot water, if necessary, so the water is at east 2" above the highest jet.
-Turn on the unit without the aerator. Pour the contents of the Systems Clean Packet 1 (taking care not to get the material on you) into the bath near the intake for the circulation pump.
-Repeat same process with Systems Clean Packet 2. It is important to use Packet 1 before Packet 2 to avoid a strong odor. Run the bath for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain completely and rinse any residue.
If you have followed the standard purging instructions above and still have an excess accumulation of bath residue:
-We recommend SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS manufactured by Stearns Packaging to rectify this condition. This may be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-288-4002. It is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer with the product. Repeated use may be necessary. SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS does not replace the necessity to regularly purge your whirlpool system with Systems Clean as recommended.
We do not recommend using bleach, or products containing bleach, in the bath as it may be harmful to the whirlpool system.
Thank you,
Consumer Assistance
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
FYI--I DO NOT recommend that anyone try the two gallons of bleach thing described above in my e-mail--I hear it can be very dangerous. Also, the two products referenced in the Jacuzzi tub people's e-mail are also available at www.jacuzzi.com in a combo pack for the low price of $46.90 (believe me, if you have this problem you will be willing to pay anything to get rid of it). This site also contains fun accessories for your Jacuzzi tub, some of which I will consider purchasing if I can ever get rid of the black chunks.
Monday, January 8, 2007
Liz's Picks for the 2006 Pufatufnik Awards
(The Coveted Pufatufnik Award Statuette that all of our winners will take home)Best wannabe-lame-Pufatufnik-like Performance in a Motion Picture:
Best Liz-like-Pufatufnik Performance in a Motion Picture:
Hands down, Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada simply because Meryl Streep rocks every time. She stole every scene because she is just so freaking fantastic! And were her clothes unreal? I would consider selling my soul for a crack at the closet at the fashion magazine Meryl worked for in the movie.
Best Hope-like-Pufatufnik Performance in a Motion Picture:
Well, in thinking about a “Hope-like” performance I had to think long and hard. Hope is a homebody and, I think, so is Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up. Also they both have great hair and a great sense of humor. And they both lust after Vince Vaughn. The difference is that Vince didn’t have to get a restraining order to break up with Jennifer. Oops Hope…was that private? Should I not have told anyone?
Best Stephanie-like-Pufatufnik Performance in a Motion Picture:
Best Awesome Pufatufnik in a Motion Picture:
Cate Blanchett is awesome every time in every movie. She is our generation’s Meryl Streep. She is a chameleon who is completely believable in every role she takes. There just is no comparison to anyone else. She is having a great year because of her kisses with Brad and George. I want to be Cate Blanchett so I can kiss Brad and George and I would need many many takes to get it right!
Best Breakout Performance by a Pufatufnik in a Blog:
I think there is a clear winner here: Stephanie for It's Okay to Sell Gifts on Ebay. First of all that piece was one of the funniest things I have ever read. Also, it gave me some great gift ideas for Christmas gifts for my fellow Pufatufniks. So, step right up and accept your award Steph….it’s the little balloon man at the top of this post. You had better not try to sell it on Ebay either.
I also would like to respectfully suggest a new category:
Best Shirtless Performance By A Man In A Motion Picture
There really is only one nominee because there is only one man who is truly worthy of this esteemed prize. Can you guess who? I will give you one guess: he is photographed everywhere without his shirt on. I hear he loves to run around naked which is pretty much the best news I have heard all year. Drum roll…….the winner is:
The one and only Matthew Mcconaughey
Yes, I realize that I didn’t even nominate him for any specific performance in a movie. Do I really have to? Didn’t you see
2006 Pufatufnik Awards
2006 Pufatufnik AwardsAs my fabulous friend Liz has pointed out, tis the season for award shows. I love award shows just as much as my fabulous friends Liz & Hope. However, I am no longer content to simply vote in other contests (you all didn't know that I have both a SAG card and am a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press - I write for the Denmark Danish). It is for this reason (an many others, including my own boredom) that I call on all my fabulous pufatufnik friends to participate in the nominations and voting for the FIRST ANNUAL PUFATUFNIK AWARDS.
Best wannabe-lame-Pufatufnik-like Performance in a Motion Picture:
This should be awarded to the most wannabe lame Pufatufnik performance - generally not a good thing.
1. Lindsay Lohan - Bobby (didn't see it, but she always plays a crack whore . . . )
2. Jessica Simpson - Dukes of Hazard (dumb crazy in shape crack whore)
3. Jessica Simpson - Employee of the Month (crack whore needing to get her roots done)
4. Sharon Stone - Basic Instinct 2 (deadly crack whore)
Best Liz-like-Pufatufnik Performance in a Motion Picture:
This should be awarded to the most Liz-like Pufatufnik performance - always a great thing.
1. Eva Longoria -The Sentinel (smart crack whore with a gun)
2. Meryl Streep - Devil Wears Prada (sassy crack whore with great clothes)
3. Eva Green - Casino Royale (Bond loving crack whore)
4. Catherine O'Hara - For Your Consideration (Oscar loving crack whore)
Best Hope-like-Pufatufnik Performance in a Motion Picture:
This should be awarded to the most Hope-like Pufatufnik performance -always a great thing.
This should be awarded to the most Hope-like Pufatufnik performance -always a great thing.
1. Jennifer Aniston - The Break-up (awesomely funny crack whore)
2. Keira Knightly - POTC: Dead Man's Check (skinny crack whore)
3. Cameron Diaz - The Holiday (spunky crack whore who needs to find a cute British man to date)
4. Sarah Jessica Parker - Failure To Launch (Matthew McConaughey loving crack whore) - this could also be nominated under the "Liz" category.
Best Stephanie-like-Pufatufnik Performance in a Motion Picture:
This should be awarded to the most Stephanie-like Pufatufnik performance - always a great thing.
1. Bryce Dallas Howard - Lady in the Water (crack whore who likes to swim)
2. Elizabeth Mitchell - Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (crack whore who loves Christmas)
3. Moon Bloodgood - Eight Below (Alaskan malamute loving crack whore)
4. Renée Zellweger - Miss Potter (children's book authoring crack whore).
Best Awesome Pufatufnik in a Motion Picture:
This should be awarded to the most awesome Pufatufnik performance - something all of us other pufatufniks aspire to be.
1. Cate Blanchett - The Good German (crack whore who gets to kiss George Clooney)
2. Cate Blanchett - Babel (crack whore who gets to kiss Brad Pitt, but she also gets shot, so weight the pluses and minuses carefully).
3. Angelina Jolie - The Good Shepperd (crack whore who gets to kiss Matt Damon . . . gets to kiss Brad Pitt in real life, too)
4. Kate Beckinsale - Underworld:Evolution (crack whore who gets to kick a lot of ass and kiss Scott Speedman, he's not so bad)
Best Breakout Performance by a Pufatufnik in a Blog:
This should be awarded to the best breakout pufatunik performance in a blog- a wonderful thing.
This should be awarded to the best breakout pufatunik performance in a blog- a wonderful thing.
1. Liz - Nigel Strikes Again - But This Time, A Man (crack whore with crazy animal problems)
2. Hope - Hope Joins the Blog (crack whore with funny thoughts on joining the blog)
3. Stephanie - It's Okay to Sell Gifts on Ebay (crack whore with good advice for selling crap)
Alright, all fellow pufatufniks are invited to add nominees and additional categories. Let the debating begin!
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