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Three Worst Red Carpet Flubs By Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Tate — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:06:06 EST

It's not that we don't sympathize with Ryan Seacrest. The Oscar red carpet is a relentless stream of thin-skinned celebrities. But the celebrity interviewer seemed especially cringe-inducing this year.

Maybe it was a lack of preparation. Cultural insensitivity. Or maybe Seacrest is just getting tired of this sort of work. In any case, he was off his game. Examples:

Weird foreign kids who don't speak English confound poor Seacrest

What was Seacrest thinking? He was unprepared to read the names of some Indian kids from the cast of Slumdog Millionaire. The logical thing to do, then, would be to ask each child to quickly say his or her name. Instead, he briefly held an illegible piece of paper up to the camera. Then he asked the disappointed kids to all shout their names at once. They wisely ignored him.

There was some awkwardness over English, which some of the kids did not speak, and which Seacrest made them feel pretty much as terrible as possible about. (After we posted about this last night, commenters pointed us toward the other Seacrest flubs.)

Seacrest asks whether Slumdog cast real-live SLUM-DWELLERS

The host was fascinated that director Danny Boyle used actual slumdogs or whatever. Boyle reminded him that they try to think of the poor kids as normal human beings instead of total freaks. Then his eyes asked if Seacrest couldn't do the same.

Seacrest asks Marisa Tomei where she's been the past 15 years

Yes, she's made movies since My Cousin Vinny, Ryan. Dig the death stare at the end.

The Theme to Shaft, Ukulele Style

ian spiegelman — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:48:17 EDT

To counteract in some small way the constant Palin/McCain noise pounding our hearts and minds into buzzing little stews of despair, let's break for silliness. Here is the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain performing Isaac Hayes' wonderful theme song to Shaft.

[via Neatorama]

Sarah Palin Meets 'Bono, the King of Ireland'

ian spiegelman — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:44:50 EDT

Tina Fey returned her old home at Saturday Night Live once again last night to portray mind-boggling VP candidate Sarah Palin, opposite Amy Poehler's Katie Couric. In the clip, Palin discusses her whirlwind tour of NYC and the UN, and tells Couric what to do if you stumble upon a Russian on the Alaskan border. Check it out after the jump.

Behind the Scenes at 'The Price is Right' 1982

ian spiegelman — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:27:12 EDT

Enough politics! The folks at Classic TV Showbiz are featuring this 1982 news story about the breakout hit The Price is Right. The pantsuits, the V-necks, the screaming fans—and that Bob Barker is one brown-haired Casanova! Cleanse your brain of all serious thought after the jump.

[via Cynical-C Blog]

Will Ferrell Answers Fanmail on the Internets

ian spiegelman — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:28:45 EDT

Everyone's favorite shaved bear of comedy, Will Ferrell, was good enough to brave the wastelands of the Internet to answer questions from the legions of anonymous hellions who lurk in the comments section of movie websites. As usual, they were very, very interested in male genitalia.

[via OhNoTheyDidn't]

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Visits the RNC

ian spiegelman — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:30:49 EDT

Granted, this ckip of Late Night With Conan O'Brien star Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's trip to the Republican National Convention is a couple days late. But, hey, it just went up on Youtube yesterday. And besides, as NBC always says, if you haven't seen it yet, it's new to you! The Fox News/Ann Coulter strap-on joke alone is worth watching. Canine comedy after the jump.

Embattled Georgian President Panics, Eats Tie

ian spiegelman — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:51:38 EDT

The fighting between Russia and Georgia took its toll on Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili. Footage of the embattled leader literally putting his necktie in his mouth and chewing on it while taking what was clearly a stressful phone call started making the rounds today. The BBC even used it to illustrate a story on the ceasefire, saying Saakashvili "chews over his next move." See for yourself after the jump.

At 13,000 Feet with Bill Murray

ian spiegelman — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:19:20 EDT

As you may have read, yesterday master of comedy Bill Murray jumped out of an airplane over Chicago to kick off the city's 50th annual Air and Water Show. And now there's video of the fearless funnyman's free fall. It's Bill Murray—versus gravity! Must see!

Willy Wonka: Drug Baron

ian spiegelman — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:27:00 EDT

As a responsible New York weekend blog person I really should find something to say about this Times article about all the poor Manhattanites who can't unload their million-dollar one-bedroom apartments. But oh my God I don't care! Instead, here is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory recut to look like a movie about an evil drug pusher.

(Thanks, VirusWithShoes!)

Dangerous Pant- And Tree-Snakes Abound In Best Porn Intro Ever!

Seth — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EDT

· You'll likely have many questions after watching the Best Porn Intro Ever. We'll likely not have answers. Still, that doesn't detract from the fact that this is, without a doubt, the best. Porn. Intro. Ever. [YouTube]
· Mark Burnett is being sued for $70 million by Mr. Drummond. Oh wait—that's Conrad Bain. Never mind. [ABCNews.com]
· Ladies and gentlemen: We proudly present the shirtless, out-of-work bartenders who'll be standing around a kitchen island saying racist things on this summer's tenth edition of Big Brother! [Yahoo]
· Something about Madonna's return to gossip bad-girl status has sent her running back into the arms of her former stunt-lesbian tonsil-field-hockey-partner, Britney Spears, for comfort. Britney got a job out of it. [CNN]
· OMGZ! Some of David Lynch's favorite restaurants are some of our favorite restaurants! (Actually we're only sort of feigning surprise. We've seen him sitting outside Figaro about 12 zillion times.) [LAT]
· And finally, a hearty congratulations to our own videostronomer Molly McAleer, named by Urlesque as one of 20 "Bloggers We Want To See In Bikinis." It's her two-piece-rocking world. We just live in it. [Urlesque]

Daily Show Scribe Writes Book, Makes Video

ian spiegelman — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:19:35 EDT

As a savvy media person, writer Rob Kutner knows that you can't sell books anymore without making some funny YouTube vids to promote it. Lucky for Kutner, he writes for The Daily Show, so he was able to get the program's Aasif Mandi and Kristen Schaal (who is lovely!) to work on it for him. Oh yeah, the book is called Apocalypse How, and the apocalyptic video is after the jump.

Alanis Morrisette Discusses Her Lesbian Days With Howard Stern

ian spiegelman — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:41:54 EDT

Gorgeous and magical Alanis Morrisette stopped by "The Howard Stern Show" Friday, where she discussed her break-up with loser Ryan Reynolds—who her band, Howard, and Artie Lang all hate—as well her experimentations with lesbianism. Clip after the jump.

[via OhNoTheyDidn't]

Take a Bath With Pete Doherty

ian spiegelman — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:48:03 EDT

While Amy Winehouse is in the hospital with emphysema, her Brother in Crack Pete Doherty is cleaning up. Well, at least he's taking a bath. As part of his "Come to Gig" series on YouTube the drug-filled rocker brings you into his dark, scary, mildewy world as he prepares for a show. Video of a man in trouble after the jump.

[via Fametastic]

The Mummy Goes to China

ian spiegelman — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:13:00 EDT

As long as the movie studios keep releasing trailers for their giant-budget, crashy, explosion-fests on the weekends, I'll keep posting 'em. This week. it's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. This one's got Jet Li! Much more importantly, it's got Michelle Yeoh.

Stars Make Viral Video About Making a Viral Video

ian spiegelman — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:57:07 EDT

To promote their upcoming flick Tropic Thunder, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and Ben Stiller produced this hysterical clip for the MTV Movie Awards. So why am I posting it now? Because I didn't know about it last weekend and because it features Jack Black having his crotch assaulted again and again and again! See for yourself after the jump!

[via OhNoTheyDidn't]

Acting 101 with James Franco

ian spiegelman — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:29:04 EDT

How does master thespian and Spider-Man star James Franco stir such deep emotions with his craft? The actor, and his adorable kid brother, explain the magic in the following clip.

[via Hollywood-Elsewhere]

600 Taliban Escape Prison in Massive Attack

ian spiegelman — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:07:34 EDT

Good thing President Bush and his merry band of thieves have most of our troops over-extended in Iraq! "A brazen bomb and rocket attack on the main prison in southern Afghanistan has freed more than 600 inmates, many of them members of the Taliban. The destruction is evident following a brazen attack on a major Afghan prison...Using rockets and bombs Taliban militants were able to blow down the front gate of the facility, freeing more than 600 inmates—many of whom, officials say, have ties to the Taliban.The prison is in Kandahar." Video after the jump.

First Ever Stealth Bomber Crash Caught on Tape

ian spiegelman — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:31:45 EDT

The government just released video of the first ever B-2 stealth bomber crash (that they'll admit), from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. No one was injured, but that's more than a billion dollars worth of plane up in smoke. Vid after the jump.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

ian spiegelman — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:29:28 EDT

"From Oscar-wining director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's life-his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny Depp." Trailer after the jump.

Rich Dude Drops $10,000 Cash on Crowd of Poors

ian spiegelman — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:03:22 EDT

What's a wealthy businessman to do for kicks in Jakarta, Indonesia? Hey, that place like incredibly poor! Why not fly over a bunch of impoverished citizens, dump $10,691 in small bills, and see what happens? Okay!