A sequel too far... and the YouTube revolution!

So first off, I discovered something really cool the other day. It turns out that George Michael - the former lead (okay, only) singer in Wham! now solo artist and occasionally indiscreet sexual adventurer - used to live in my neighbourhood. He grew up here. I was impressed. Okay, so maybe it's not that cool and about 20 years too late to go and knock on his door to ask for a cup of sugar but... you never know when that little gem of information might come in handy!

Other news, Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter films (aka Tom Felton) is looking for friends on myspace. Everyone seems to be getting on the myspace bandwagon at the moment so the cool is quickly becoming uncool. The same will happen to Youtube in a few months I fear. However, there's a let to be said for that particular site - it's the place where I got to watch the controversial South Park episodes about Scientology, can see classic Family Guy clips on demand and even music videos. Check it out... if you haven't already.

By the way, here are two clips you have to check out. The first is Natalie Portman rapping on SNL - just superb - and the other is a fave comedy/music-guy-band-type-thing called Corn Mo doing a number called Busey Boy on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. I caught him live with They Might Be Giants about a year and half ago. He was amazingly entertaining! I had an album of his but it went with the rest of our stuff in burglary... anyhow... moving on...

Film stuff and, I have no idea why, but they are making another Oceans 11 sequel. amazingly enough it'll be called Oceans 13. So now the trilogy is complete... expect a generation's wait until George Lucas comes along and makes the prequels. Jah Jah Binks takes Vegas!

Despite awards season being pretty much dead and buried, I see Brokeback Mountain has managed to grab some more silverware. Looks like it came from behind to beat off stiff competition! Sorry... And Spiderman is relocating... to Cleveland?!?!

Staying with movies, here is my (rather damning) verdict on V For Vendetta and a rather charitable piece on The Pink Panther. Memo to Steve Martin: get a new agent! You can also read my interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker and Sharon Stone on the site too. They've also appeared (in various forms) in newspapers and magazines around the world but I know that site puts them up pretty much intact so that's why I've sent you there. The SJP piece even ended up in The Jewish Chronicle. Sweet!

Also, I suggest you avoid Basic Instinct 2. It sucks and is about as sexy as a swift jab to the Mummy-Daddy button! Just horrible! Still, Sharon was a very pleasant woman so, what more you ask for? Okay, a good film to watch would be nice but hey...

Anyway, tomorrow I'll be going to the launch of the Narnia DVD. Should be a good event - lots of free booze and lots of freebies plus a good chance to network and meet some celebs. Smashing! I should be interviewing Carmen Electra in a few weeks. She'll be in town promoting Scary Movie 4. I always get the tough jobs...

In other news, we now have a gorgeous pet called Junior - a 10-year-old greyhound (the animal, not the bus) and to be honest we're spoiling him rotten! But before you send me 'fat dog' hate mail, we do give him everything in moderation. Especially booze and crack. I'M JOKING!!

Also, I got an email the other day from a great great friend that I haven't seen or heard from in years that made me jump for joy. He's a guy that I used to work with a thought the world of, still do of course, so it made what was a very crappy week (events wise) into a very good one. Hooray for Martin aka Chewy!

Okay, I'm done. Hopefully I won't be so lame in updating this blog in the future... if I am, send me e-asskickings! Play safe... Si