A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Typecast
What I want to talk about today really came to me on the way in while listening to the /Filmcast podcast. It struck me that one of the funnier, more bankable, and likable guys in movies today is in grave danger, and perhaps is already fallen prey to typecasting. And while I’m writing this I realize [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Retreads
Seems like it’s been awhile which is a direct result of the fact that it has been awhile. Speaking of summer, these box office offerings SUCK. Just bottom line, stink. Lots of muck, muck, and more muck.There aren’t many original properties being produced this summer as big budget films (save for Nolan’s Inception) and almost [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Lyrically Challenged
Well folks, one of our very own has thrown down the lyrical gauntlet. Yes, it’s true Caroline (unknowingly) issued a challenge via a social media status which I think maybe we can tackle. Sherman pointed out that it would be a great AMOTUI and I couldn’t agree more. So what did Caroline challenge? To find [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: The Summer Jams LP
So, this weekend is Memorial Day, which for some reason we still refer to as the “Unofficial Kick-Off To Summer,” when really it’s kind of been like common law married into being the “Official Kick-Off To Summer.” Right? Let’s just give Memorial Day it’s due. THAT combined with the fact that it’s been hotter than [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: LOST and Found
Seeing as how this is the last week that LOST will grace our airwaves, I think it only right since so many of the panelists watch the show that we recount our favorite moments or episodes from the show, try to limit it to two or three. And welcome a special guest panelist: Special Scout blogger Amal Aboulhosn. LOST has been more [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Panel’s Choice
Seth: Anything you guys want to debate this week? I am the proverbial well-run-dry. Is there a proverb with a dry well? If not, there should be! Sherman: Have we done spin-offs? Because I would love to see one of Brother Mouzone and Lamar (from The Wire) driving from town to town, solving mysteries and settling [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Killer Crossovers
Seriously, Allen Iverson probably had the best crossover of all time, but let’s not forget who popularized the move ,Tim Hardaway. There’s some basketball facts for you guys! How does this relate to well, anything? Read on! So Chase of Matter Fame and I were talking the other day and he suggested a pretty strong topic on the heels of a Flintstones-Jetsons crossover cartoon extravaganza discussion. Do you guys remember [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Fearless Oscar Predictions
OSCAR. IS. HERE. (ALMOST). Personally, I’ll be wearing a Jean Christian Penney (pronounced Penn-AY) suit for the red carpet this Sunday, and drinking only the finest boxed wine. It’s a night where all of our favorite stars get dressed up and get to be self-important smug people and get recognized for how well they can [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Brand Recognition
Ramblers! Brands are cool. Let’s be honest. Sony is awesome, Apple is chic, and Google is some mix of super cool and super creepy. But they are all around us EVERYWHERE. One of the things that makes brands so indelible in our culture is their logo, it may be a simple word (Sony, Google) or [...]
A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Perfect Pop Date
It’s Valentine’s Day! Looking for love is a struggle as most of us know. It’s a battle as noble and vicious as any fight for freedom in history and one that EVERYONE in the world engages in. In this battle, it’s important to be prepared, to have the right strategy. With that in mind I turn to you brilliant panel. I’m excited for this because [...]
