God is an American

Judd Apatow: "[At first] I thought Knocked Up was about two people trying to decide if they liked each other. But people have such an affection for her that it became this movie about Seth Rogen trying to earn Katherine Heigl."

I think this is a strange and fascinating idea that addresses the old "Schlumpy-Man and his Hot-Wife" sitcom conceit that goes all the way back to The Honeymooners.

Disparity.

You see a couple on the street—you don't know them from Adam—and you think, "How did that person choose to settle for THAT person?"

I think it's great that KNOCKED UP doesn't shy away from addressing that issue. And it's bluntly addressed throughout the movie, as it is in the poster above. (I've gotta wonder what that poster does for Seth Rogen's self-esteem.)

And I will admit, I completely missed the fact that Haverchuck from FREAKS & GEEKS was the guy growing the beard in the movie.

I swear, when I watched F&G, I thought the only way Martin Starr would get more work would be if they made more REVENGE OF THE NERDS sequels. He was great in F&G, but I just couldn't see him as anything other than a super-geek.

I stand corrected, Mr. Starr. I stand corrected.

Watch out, Mr. Bowie!!!



Trent's a scary guy. Still running from Exotic Birds.

... and I'll see YOU this Sunday, SOPRANOS FINALE!

"Get ready for disappointment," whinnied the Gay Horse.

Dead Sopranos Shuffled 5:
1. "Running to Stand Still", U2
2. "Hosanna", Jesus Christ Superstar
3. "The Brouhaha", Beastie Boys
4. "Superhuman", Velvet Revolver
5. "Not Now James, We're Busy", Pop Will Eat Itself
Meadow Soprano Bonus:
"Love", John Lennon

TGIF Laugh Corner:
Sigh.