Thursday, December 31, 2009
U-S-A! (read as "We are better than Japan because we dont put birds on cans")
We may be the fattest and laziest country, but at least we dont put birds on soda cans in the US. That is one thing we have over Japan.
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
FUCK YOU KANYE!!!!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Top 5 Movies of 2009
GHOSTDOG'S TOP FIVE
5. "Where the Wild Things Are"
To put it simply, this movie had more balls than anything else this year. Spike Jonze managed to take a beloved children's book comprised of about three sentences and turn it into a hauntingly beautiful multi-million-dollar art film about a bunch of bipolar muppets and the confused little boy caught in the middle. Warner Bros. is probably kicking itself for taking such an expensive risk, but fuck 'em, this is a great movie. Coupled with "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (currently occupying my #11 spot), kids movies took a turn for the awesome in '09.
4. "Loren Cass"
This movie made about eight thousand dollars at the box office, (or 1/15000 of what "G-Force" made), so chances are you've never heard of it. Chris Fuller's debut feature is about depressed teenagers in the wake of the '97 St. Petersburg race riots, and it's a big ol' batch of violent stu, throwing in intense dream imagery, recordings of famous speeches, archival footage, a great soundtrack, and a whole lotta non-linear angst. It's damn hard to describe, but it's hella-hypnotic and will burrow a special place in your brain long after it's over. You'll also want to punch some shit.
3. "World's Greatest Dad"
In Bobcat Goldthwait's third feature, Robin Williams' douchebag of a son dies in a masturbation related accident, and, to save his family the embarrassment, he covers it up by making it look like a suicide. And if you're not laughing now, trust me, this movie is fucking hilarious. This is a pitch-black satire that puts the last six years of "South Park" to shame. It's impressive, actually, how well this movie works, how the comedy never seems to become one-note, and how Williams' character remains sympathetic, even when he's profiting the most off his son's death. For those of you who love some good old-fashioned bad taste, check this shit out.
2. "A Serious Man"
Despite winning several Oscars two years ago for "No Country for Old Men," the Coen Brothers are still out to prove they're at the top of their fucking game. And "A Serious Man," a dark comedy that hearkens all the way back to "Barton Fink" (a personal favorite), does just that. Piling one misfortune after another onto its sincere protagonist (the excellent Michael Stuhlbarg), the film is essentially the story of Job told with such fuck-you glee that it never stops entertaining. Most definitely the Coens' best comedy since "Lebowski."
1. "35 Shots of Rum"
Claire Denis' drama about an aging train conductor living with his daughter is tender, mysterious, and altogether remarkable. Admittedly, it's not the kind of movie that usually tops my end of the year list. But I can't think of a better movie. It's heartwarming with an underlying sense of melancholy, and none of the emotions feel forced or scripted--they occur organically. Check this one out, you'll be surprised.
Honorable mentions: "Medicine for Melancholy," "Big Fan," "The Messenger," "Tony Manero," "Goodbye Solo," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "District 9," "Humpday," "Beeswax."
The Doctor's TOP FIVE
5. Humpday
Humpday was the Duplass Brother's newest directorial release. Nothing sez best friends like trying to make a gay porno with two rather straight men. The dynamic between the guys was hilarious and completely natural. It looks like some shit I would do. Except the gay sex part.
4. Found Footage Fest Vol. 5
The Found Footage Fest Vol. 5 tour came to Kalamazoo the same day as the opening of the new Twilight bullshit movie. As I passed the gigantic line of losers waiting to catch the first showing, I was supremely glad that I don’t suck. The Found Footage Fest is a hilarious collection of found footage (duh) that has been compiled before the advent of YouTube. It was hilarious and refreshing to see something that off the wall in a proper movie theatre! I highly recommend checking one of the Found Footage Volumes out! You can check www.foundfootagefest.com for more stuff.
3. Lymelife
Lymelife is a hilarious coming of age movie set in the 70’s with such awesome actors as Alec Baldwin, Rory Culkin, Cynthia Nixon, and Emma Roberts (to name a few). In a nutshell: Sex, booze, shitty families, sex, lyme disease, sex. How can you go wrong with that?
2. Big Fan
Big Fan. Patton Oswalt and Kevin Corrigan. Fighting. Jersey boobs. Football. Done.
1. Fantastic Mr. Fox
If you haven’t seen it. Do it. Now. (it was really really good, but I am getting bored with writing why I like these movies. Wes Anderson is awesome. Nuff said.)
Honorable mentions: Anvil: The Story of Anvil, Goodbye Solo, and Until The Light Takes Us
Merry Ex-M@$$
Here is our gift to you, a website full of sketchy santas!
So, from our Grandma to yours,
Merry Ex-M@$$ (and happy holidays too we guess)!
-Dr. Dave and Ghostdog
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Holy Ex-Ma$$ Batman!
1) Our brand fucking new END OF 2009 show with special guest, DJ Rev!
-download that mother fucker here...
2) Being that it is the holidays (much to our chagrin), we are taking a little time off to see our much neglected families. Our next show will be Tuesday, January 5th 2010.
3) Nothing sez Happy Ex-ma$ like a silly AZN who beatboxes!
Have a happy, drunk holiday friends!
-Dr. Dave and Ghostdog
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Five Shittiest Movies of 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Also, if you caught the show today and are curious about the WWII POW Camp vacations we were talking about, you can take a look for yourself at their website. Thats it for now folks! Talk to you all on Thursday from 7-9 am on WIDR fm!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Not to be outdone, Ghostdog will interview Tone Loc!
Dr. Dave gets to interview Wyclef Jean on Monday December 14th!
Howdy interwebz,
Through devious and secret ways, I have managed to secure a ten minute interview with the one and only WYCLEF JEAN!
Wyclef Jean got his major music break through as part of The Fugees and with their first album "Blunted on Reality" in 1994. Since then Wyclef has gone on to release great albums such as "The Score" (with the Fugees), "Masquerade", and "From the hut, to the projects, to the mansion". He has also done many TV and movie appearances including a being a musical guest on All That, Chappelle's Show (Season 2), and "Dave Chappelle's Block Party". You can tune in on Monday during the day to catch the live interview, or you can hear it on The Mug of Genius morning show on Tuesday morning where will be playing the interview again.
That is the breaking news of the moment. Make sure to tune in to WIDR all weekend at 89.1 fm on your dial or at widr.org!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
HOLY FUCK! WE HAVE A BLOG!
NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES:
Howdy gang! This is Dr. Dave and this is our new blog! We wanted to start off on the right foot, so in an effort to bridge the gap between the radio dimension (where we exist) and reality, we wanted to show you a picture of our mascot, Steven.
FAVORITE RECORDS OF THE WEEK!:
Ghostdog: This Too Will Pass by The One AM Radio.
"This album's both a toe-tapper AND an anti-anti-depressant (pro-depressant), leaving my body in the middle--cold, confused, and naked. It's complicated; I think that would be my Facebook relationship status with this album."
Dr. Dave: Right now I have been listening to the Trilobite Trash EP from Absofacto.
Absofacto is the solo project(o) of Jonathon Visger of Mason Proper fame. It has also been released under another of his pseudonyms, "Bug Lung Baby". This is a spacey album that sounds like Ratatat and Slow Runner's love child after a night of drunken sex that they both regretted in the morning after an awkward cup of coffee together. It is catchy little number with a faux-pop vibe.
This is our first blog, and we have boners. No, not really. That would be pretty awkward. But anyway, make sure to check back here for further excitement. We will be using this as a place to put all the weird shit we cant talk about on air (and there is a fuck ton of that).
Sit yo' five dolla ass down before I make change,
Dr. Dave and Ghostdog