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NOW SEE THIS: U.S. Girls, "Red Ford Radio"

POSTED: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 8:30 PM

Filed Under: Music | Now See This Philly Bands

Maybe you read my cover story on U.S. Girls and thought, "huh. wonder what she sounds like, exactly." Well, check out this video for what might be her most instantly accessible track. Good song. Good video.

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Free Association: What does this creepy art remind you of?

POSTED: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:15 PM

Filed Under: Arts | Now See This Visual Art

colinchristian.com

Came across the work of artist Colin Christian this morning on Art Milk, and immediately thought of this, and was glad:

What does this creepy art remind you of? Lemme know in the comments.

Semper Augustus

Posted 2010-04-08 17:23:44

Reminds me of Salvador Dali's "Geopoliticus" actually!

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NOW SEE THIS: Tim and Eric direct Terry Crews for Old Spice

POSTED: Friday, April 2, 2010, 8:35 PM

Filed Under: Now See This | TV

Erstwhile Philly boys Tim and Eric are prolific outside of their batshit Adult Swim show Tim and Eric Awesome Show Good Job!, carving a niche for themselves as music video directors (Eric, Major Lazer's "Pon de Floor" is good, but not nearly as good as this) and vodka pitchmen. Old Spice, who did those bitchin' Bruce Campbell ads, has snatched them up to now direct a series of commercials starringformer Eagle/actor in the upcoming Expendables/my completely unexplainable celeb crush Terry Crews. God, I would have loved to been on the set for this shoot. Unlike other Tim and Eric-directed commercials, this one doesn't neuter their trademark out there humor.

Via Videogum

h/t Tommy Button

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NOW SEE THIS: The Spinning Leaves practice session

POSTED: Thursday, April 1, 2010, 5:30 PM

Filed Under: Music | Now See This Philly Bands

Watch Barbara Gettes and Michael Baker of The Spinning Leaves at a practice session with members of the West Philly Orchestra, taken by our own video wiz Neal Santos. Like what you hear? The Spinning Leaves hit Johnny Brenda's tomorrow with Oso and Toy Soldiers.

The Spinning Leaves, Fri., April 2, 9:30 p.m., $10, with Oso & Toy Soldiers, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684.

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NOW SEE THIS: The 160 Greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes of All Time

POSTED: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 7:06 PM

Filed Under: Movies | Now See This

Via Pajiba

h/t Drew's friend Drew

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NOW SEE THIS: Al Bundy shakes it to Major Lazer

POSTED: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:45 PM

Filed Under: Music | Now See This | TV

Diplo and Al Bundy: A match made in heaven.

Thank you for this avoidantconsumer. A million times thank you.

Lindsey

Posted 2010-03-18 19:54:11

fanfuckingtastic!

dmac

Posted 2010-03-21 17:54:55

Molly, will you help me make a shot-by-shot remake of this scene?

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NOW SEE THIS: Ted Leo covers "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"

POSTED: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:31 PM

Filed Under: Music | Now See This

I can't get enough of Ted Leo's version of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," which is apparently Teddy L.'s fave song because used to listen to it with his pops (aww! Cute attack!).

It's all part of the AV Club's Undercover series. Every Tuesday, various artists choose one song to cover from a predetermined list. It all takes place in one tiny round room that the band then John Hancocks. Choices range from current (MIA's "Paper Planes") to totally ridic (Billy Squier's "Everbody Wants You," Starship's "We Built this City") to classic (Hall & Oates' "One on One").

Of course, I'm waiting with bated breath for who covers Bruce Springsteen's "Atlantic City," considering how well it lends itself to covers (The Hold Steady did an incredible one for the War Children comp) and its the motherfucking Boss. I would totally love some Titus Andronicus on that track. They could up the scuzz-factor and make it a New Jerz vs. Old Jerz battle of the ages.

See any other songs on that list that would pair up well with another current band?

RELATED >> True Jersey

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NOW SEE THIS: Watch the trailer for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls

POSTED: Monday, March 15, 2010, 8:47 PM

Filed Under: Now See This | Books trailer!

Just got word from our neighbor, Quirk Books, that they've dropped the trailer for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls, a prequel to the crazy-famous PPZ, on their YouTube channel.

Chock-full of Bennet sisters in pastel frocks screaming "hi-ya!" and polite Englishmen eating brains, this book trailer has serious potential for a movie. What say you, Natalie Portman?

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NOW SEE THIS: Teeth Mountain on Judge Judy

POSTED: Friday, February 26, 2010, 8:00 PM

Filed Under: Music | Now See This

Friend of Crit Mass Clay sent us this video of Charm City band Teeth Mountain's appearance on an episode of Judge Judy. Member Kate Levitt charges defendant John Coward with killing her cat in a drunken haze. Love Levitt's line about not knowing the days of the week 'cause she's a musician.

We're all for hilarious publicity stunts (even if the tip about the video itself is included under the publicity stunt umbrella, considering Teeth Mountain plays Danger Danger Gallery on March 1). But even more than that, we love stickin' it to Judge Judy (you heard me).

Ryan

Posted 2011-01-23 19:52:52

Wham City not Charm City

Ryan

Posted 2011-01-23 19:53:27

Oh NVM I understand lol

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NOW SEE THIS: Holy crap, it's American Gladiators!

POSTED: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 4:00 PM

Filed Under: Now See This Watch

So people are shitting themselves about Snowmageddon 47.0 but I'm all cool, calm and collected. Why? Because I've got American Gladiators to keep me warm, that's why. Hulu has the entire first run of the show, meaning this discovery is the greatest thing to happen to me this week (considering American Idol just went into Top 24 mode, that's saying a lot).

You're welcome.

h/t Dmac

dmac

Posted 2010-02-25 18:19:39

It's so great. What makes it even better is the judge on the first season of American Gladiators appears to be an executioner.

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Q&A with SHARI SOLANIS: "The goal isn't pornography"
What we're trying to do this weekend
Coming soon to Philly: Two cockamamie movie promotion schemes
SEXY TIME Q&A: I've never had an orgasm during sex with a man — and I'm 30!
ICE CUBE: In Memoriam: Joe Tartaglia
Q&A with Tony Goldwyn: "Life is gray, and relationships are, too"
CONCERT REVIEW: Primus (3D & quadraphonic sound) @ The Tower 10/17
NOW SEE THIS: Transit cop arrests marijuana activist for alleged disorderly conduct.
ICEPACK ILLUSTRATED: The Archbishop meets the Geator, the Mayor goes suit shopping, Le Bec Fin fin.
CONCERT REVIEW & PHOTOS: James Blake @ TLA 5/11

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