The Rastafarian Targaryen
That Game Of Thrones: The Musical idea that Coldplay unveiled last week was pretty brilliant what with its “Rastafarian Targaryen” and Tyrion Lannister’s humblebrag he’s still alive.
There was a reason for the musical above and beyond it being an awesome idea, though.
Coldplay’s GOT videos were part of the first ever Red Nose Day USA television special.
I wrote about what Red Nose Day is for Samaritan Mag.
To read about it go here.
Filed under Comedy, Music, Shameless Promotion, Television
Joel Plaskett
Happy-go-lucky hoser troubadour Joel Plaskett’s been getting more serious in his old age.
In fact, his latest album The Park Avenue Sobriety Test tickles the edges of protest singer territory.
I spoke to Joel about this evolution and more for The Bluegrass Situation.
To read the story go here.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion
Elliott Smith in Heaven Adores You
There’s a new documentary film about the late Elliott Smith called Heaven Adores You.
In it director Nickolas Rossi takes a decidedly fannish look at the singer’s troubled life.
Sarah reviewed the film for Consequence Of Sound.
To read the review and see what grade she gave the film, go here.
Filed under Films, Music, Shameless Promotion
A scene from The Freebirds’ “Badstreet USA” video
When Danko Jones and Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham recently got together to discuss pro wrestling for an episode of Exclaim TV’s Chatroom the pair completely no-sold a question I sent in asking what their favourite AWA wrestler themes were. So I answered my own question… myself.
Here they are:
Sgt. Slaughter & Camouflage “The Cobra Clutch”
The Sarge was always particularly pathetic at copying Hulk Hogan’s ideas, so when the Hulkster used his (legit) music background to make an album Slaughter did, too. This is not good, but it is kinda amusing.
The Midnight Rockers using Judas Priest’s “Living After Midnight”
I totally hated those cocky dandies Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty. At least they introduced me to Judas Priest, though.
The Road Warriors using Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man”
“Iron Man” is a pretty awesome song when you hear it for the first time as an 11-year-old. And it’s even more awesome when it’s used to soundtrack two giant crazypeople doing previously unimaginably crazy things in the wrestling ring.
The Freebirds’ “Badstreet USA”
It’s only now as an adult I realize how great The Fabulous Freebirds were at playing the heel. The layers of dumb in this video are magic.
Filed under Music
Steve McQueen
One of the most intriguing Hollywood friendships from back in the day was that of alpha male actor Steve McQueen and martial arts film star Bruce Lee.
At one point McQueen even tried to buy Lee a house.
Sarah explained the basics of their relationship in a story for Fightland.
To read it go here.
Filed under Films, Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Risky Fuel 