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Eat Something Sweet, Save The World

By Joanna Robinson | Posted Under Pajiba Love | Comments (44)



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I know I said we were done with the Film Alphabet game, folks. But I lied. The artist has done one for the aughts (2000s) and though it’ll be the easiest one yet, I hope you’ll still enjoy playing. (Laughing Squid)

While I agree with the premise of this list (read the book before the movie comes out this year), there are a lot of authors here you can go ahead and skip. Yup, Nicholas Sparks, you treacle peddler, I’m looking at you. I do, however, recommend “The Hunger Games,” “Cloud Atlas” and “The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.” Which titles have you read? (Buzz Sugar)

I also urge more of you to get out to the theaters in 2012. There really is something special about seeing a movie on the big screen. Oh, and if you wouldn’t mind adhering to these resolutions while you’re there, that would be peachy. (Moviefone)

Speaking of peache-no, I’m not ready for that link yet. I hope you’re all looking forward to the Golden Globes this Sunday. Our beloved Courtney will be live-blogging, as is her snarky wont, and host Ricky Gervais has admitted he’s only hosting a third time to piss off the journalist. So…this should be fun. (Deadline)

While we’re on the subject of Golden Glob-nope still not time. So a heinous little Girl Scout from California has called for a nation-wide boycott of Girl Scout Cookies in order to protest the recent inclusion of a transgendered kid in a Colorado troop. You can hear her measured, reasoned, bigoted argument here. First of all, chica, you can’t fight City Hall, the moonlight, or my craving for Thin Mints. Secondly, you are an appalling little creature. I suggest, dear readers, you boycott her boycott by buying a sh*t ton of cookies. Here, let me help. (Buy Cookies Today)

Speaking of goodies (yup it’s time), here’s an oh-so-classy list of 7 actresses who got naked on-screen for the first time in 2011. We were just talking about that, you guys! Anyway, people keeping pushing the nudity in Shame. Y’all are in for such an unsexy treat. (The Complex)

And let’s stick with boobs for just one more second, shall we? Because…The Flash? More like The Flesh…amirite, bros? I hate unimaginative cosplay. Oh really, you have breasts and glitter? Congratulations. Click the link for more cosplay including the much cooler Boba Fett from Arizona’s ComicCon. (Unreality)
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Speaking of the Southwest, you can win a trip to New Mexico and a walk-on role on AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” This is where I won’t make a “putting the meth in method actor” joke. I’m totally better than that. (Breaking Bad Sweeps)

Speaking of actors, Steven Soderbergh has heaps of praise for first-time actress (and new Pajiba darling) Gina Carano. He also talks about his plans for retirement, the time Gina punched (old Pajiba darling) Michael Fassbender in the face and his plans for f*cking with (perma Pajiba darling) Matt Damon. (Vulture)

Bradley Cooper (perma Pajiba emu) looks rather fetching when comprised entirely of words. Here’s the poster for his newest film. (First Showing)
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Speaking of posters, these striking Star Wars silhouettes will almost make you forget how much you hated the prequels. Almost. (AKA Star Wars Kid)

This “I love the smell of napalm in the morning” supercut spares no one. Everyone’s guilty. Veronica Mars…Joss Whedon…Karl Urban during his “Xena: Warrior Princess” days.

And, finally, a little music to start off your weekend. The band Walk Off The Earth does a clever cover.










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Comments

I love the smell of Thin Mints in the morning.


What? Come on, you knew SOMEONE had to do it!

Posted by: SeaKat at January 13, 2012 2:44 PM

Aint Karl Urban he's Kevin Smith what played Ares and he was soooooooooo sexy. He tragically died of head injuries during a film stunt gone wrong.

Posted by: Nadine at January 13, 2012 2:46 PM

Why can't I figure out "N"?!

Posted by: =DocDoom1= at January 13, 2012 2:50 PM

...and then as soon I post, I get it...

Posted by: =DocDoom1= at January 13, 2012 2:51 PM

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

Seriously? You recommend this? It's crap.

On the Road on the other hand... That's a "must read".

Posted by: TheNinth at January 13, 2012 2:53 PM

I laughed too hard, SeaKat. Too hard.

Posted by: bloom at January 13, 2012 2:57 PM

...Karl Urban? Was in Xena? I did not know that.

Is that him, though? That looks an awful lot like Kevin Smith (Ares)(RIP).

Posted by: Anna von Beav at January 13, 2012 2:57 PM

one of my all time favorite celeb pics.

spank you very much.

Posted by: L.O.V.E. at January 13, 2012 3:00 PM

REFRESH, damn you! REFRESH!

Posted by: Anna von Beav at January 13, 2012 3:01 PM

that is a pretty fucking cool cover, by the way.

Posted by: L.O.V.E. at January 13, 2012 3:05 PM

Interestingly enough, I was unable to finish both On the Road and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by reason of sheer boredom. The, Hunger, Games, is reasonably imaginative, crap (with too many commas). You should absolutely, positively read Cloud Atlas. And The Great Gatsby. Does that one come out this year?

Posted by: Samantha at January 13, 2012 3:07 PM

Ugh this whole GS thing makes me so sad. I was going to go into a tirade here about teaching your kids hate and being stupid but I don't have the energy because I'm pretty sure I'm preaching to the choir here.

Posted by: JenVegas at January 13, 2012 3:12 PM

The young girl calling for the cookie ban is from Ventura, where I am. That makes me so sad. I don't want hate associated with my lovely little county. Oh, I will most definitely be buying cookies for everyone I know this year.

Posted by: M at January 13, 2012 3:43 PM

Seriously? You recommend this? It's crap.

On the Road on the other hand... That's a "must read".

Oh Jesus

Posted by: Jay at January 13, 2012 3:46 PM

"...peache-no,..." "While we’re on the subject of Golden Glob-nope..."

What? What did I miss?

Posted by: Shonda at January 13, 2012 4:04 PM

N is Napoleon Dynamite..

I cant get O, U or Y??? THEY'RE HAUNTING ME.

Posted by: letsspoon at January 13, 2012 4:07 PM

Just wanted to thank you for the header picture, JoRo. We, as a nation of Pajibans, tend to forget about Kerri Russel on occasion. Good to be reminded of her particular brand of adorable hotness.

Also, I agree that the Boba Fett was pretty good, but Fat Beast was gorram delightful.

Posted by: RobP at January 13, 2012 4:11 PM

O - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
U - Unbreakable

Can't get P or Y, and while I recognize R, I can't get the title...

Posted by: Patty O'Green at January 13, 2012 4:12 PM

Speaking of posters, these striking Star Wars silhouettes will almost make you forget how much you hated the prequels. Almost.

One of those made me REMEMBER that god-awful "lake on Naboo" line, so, no, those did not make me almost forget.

Posted by: Todd at January 13, 2012 4:16 PM

I think P is Phone Booth and R is Road to Perdition but for some reason I can't get Y either. I'm thinking something like Y Tu Mama Tambien but I haven't seen it so I don't know if it fits.

Posted by: becks at January 13, 2012 4:18 PM

I can see Phone Booth, but I'm still open to other ideas. And thank you, Road to Perdition is exactly what I was looking for.

Posted by: Patty O'Green at January 13, 2012 4:23 PM

On the Road bugged me so much. I can't even get into it.

I was wondering when that Walk Off the Earth cover was going to make Pajiba Love! It's such a great song, and a lovely version of it.


Posted by: Sara Tonin at January 13, 2012 4:28 PM

@ Anna VB: Yep Karl Urban was in Xena, played both Caesar and Cupid IIRC.. yes I am a nerd for knowing that...

and yay next chapter of Martin's series will be on HBO April 1!

Posted by: jmd at January 13, 2012 4:29 PM

Concerned neighbor: Bob, why are you roofing your house with Thin Mints?

Bob: To really piss off a pre-teen girl.

And that's me in a nutshell. :)

Posted by: Bob Frapples at January 13, 2012 4:29 PM

I need to work on my reading comprehension. For days I've been seeing this Girlscouts story popping up, but I mistakenly believed that the young woman in question was asking for a boycott because the GS wouldn't allow a transgendered child to join a troop and I thought, "Well, good on her." Now that I've realized the converse is true. . . Well I shall be forced to devote extra time and energy to eating an epic shit-ton of Thin Mints this year.

Posted by: Nurse EagerBeaverBaby at January 13, 2012 4:56 PM

It's impossible for me not to stare at that header picture for several minutes with a brain-dead look on my face every time I visit Pajiba. Jesus Christ.

Posted by: Lucas at January 13, 2012 5:07 PM

If y'all want to do the other Film Alphabets, they are all right here. We didn't do the Bond or the 70's one yet either.

http://stephenwildish.tumblr.com/

Posted by: John G. at January 13, 2012 5:09 PM

@Sara Tonin: Actually, it showed up in another P-Jib posting about 3 or so days.
It is though, an awesome cover! Nifty, inventive video. Catchy lyrics. A eff-ton of
site hits. [me singing] "Some-BODY !"

{Confidential to E the bassist: now and then I remember all the times you screwed
me over... Blergh indeed. -->Now *you're* just somebody that I used to know}}

Posted by: Ms MoMo at January 13, 2012 5:53 PM

nope, that's not Karl Urban.

Urban played the tragically over bleach cupid and the maniacal Caesar in Xena. That clip is of Ares, which is played by the late Kevin Smith.

Posted by: Vi at January 13, 2012 6:11 PM

@ Anna von Beav, do a google image search for Karl Urban in Xena, first image that comes up, O. M. G.

Posted by: Nadine at January 13, 2012 6:12 PM

Look, Karl did what he had to do, you don't have to rag on him for it.

Posted by: Jay at January 13, 2012 6:21 PM

What is "C"?

Amelie
Brokeback Mountain

the Devil Wears Prada
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Flags of our Fathers
Gangs of New York
Harry Potter
the Illusionist
Juno
Kill Bill
Lord of the Rings
Meet the Parents
Napoleon Dynamite
Oh, Brother Where Art Thou?
Phonebooth
the Queen
Road to Perdition
Shaun of the Dead
Team America: World Police
Unbreakable
V for Vendetta
the Wrestler
X-men
Y Tu Mama, Tambien
Zoolander

Posted by: John G. at January 13, 2012 7:05 PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, John G., aka that Johnny Depp abomination

I LOVE that "Somebody That I Used to Know" cover. I can't stop listening to the original by Gotye. It's so damn good!

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at January 13, 2012 7:46 PM

C looks like a French guy with a Van Dyke eating chocolate, so - Chocolat?

Posted by: TheOtherGreg at January 13, 2012 7:48 PM

dammit, MelBivDevoe, you are right.

Posted by: TheOtherGreg at January 13, 2012 7:50 PM

I can't listen to things on my work computer, and this whole time I was assuming the cover was of the Elliott Smith song. Derg nabbit!

Posted by: =DocDoom1= at January 13, 2012 8:11 PM

True story: the girl scout camp I attended as a kid was run by a lesbian couple. And it was AWESOME! I still don't know why it didn't cause more of a fuss - this was the 1980s in the Midwest, but our parents all sent us for one or two weeks at a time without a second thought. Maybe they were just desperate to get rid of us, but I'm hoping that it was a bright spot in my parents' relatively narrow world-view.

For the first time in nearly a decade, I bought Girl Scout cookies today.

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Posted by: Alice at January 14, 2012 7:57 AM

Eat Something Sweet, Save the World!
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Bee healthy: Eat your honey.

Posted by: , at January 14, 2012 10:48 AM

So glad I'm not the only one who recognized Kevin Smith as Ares (not Karl Urban) on Xena: Warrior Princess. R.I.P.

Posted by: Elfrieda at January 14, 2012 10:54 AM

Well if no one else will, I'll give a shoutout to New Mexico! We may not be a state in 2/3rds of people's minds, and we may only be remembered for balloons/aliens/atomic bomb, but at least Breaking Bad is filmed here.

Posted by: e at January 14, 2012 12:04 PM

We may not be a state in 2/3rds of people's minds
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Try living in West Virginia. Lots of people think Richmond is our capital.

Posted by: , at January 15, 2012 1:29 AM

That Girl Scout video is an exceptionally brilliant method of increasing sales of GS cookies. My favorite: Tears of Poor Children. Made just for me.

Posted by: Rupert Murdoch at January 15, 2012 12:33 PM

, - were it not for the late John Denver I'd have never known about Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Do you guys call it "The AH" for short?

Posted by: Bert at January 16, 2012 1:20 PM