All posts by Chris DeCarlo

Why I Like JFK More Than Bill Clinton?…….

Well, now who gives a flying fuck?! What were we talking about? Ok, I’ll allow y’all to stare for a few more seconds………. ok ok that’s enough staring for now. Now focus! I like JFK more not because of any policy or inspiration or any of that horseshit; let’s face it they were both corporate puppets and mass murderers, just like all of their presidential buddies. But, what made them unique and my personal favorites was their charisma and “gotta love them” persona. No matter what these guys did, they could get away with it. Of course this included being the biggest philanderers God created. Now, why good old Johnny over good old Billy? Well, plain and simple: if you have all that power, you can pretty much do the wild thang with anyone… Bill Clinton slept with mostly unattractive, sometimes fat women, (to each his own) but John Kennedy slept with movie stars, specifically the hottest of any generation man will ever know. So, cheers to him. With all that being said, I still am against adultery, but I find that to be the least of evils these men have bestowed upon us. It’s really funny that this was the topic of discussion for much of my American Politics class today. Good Class. I also plan on writing more on JFK and the myth of his cult of personality as well as comparig said features to that of our current president. In time.

Well, I hope that pic of old Norma Jean brings some horny gentlemen (and lesbians) to the site!

Chris

Rage Against the American Movie Trailer

When I journey to the local cinema to view a film I highly anticipate, the last thing I want to see is a shitty trailer for a shitty flick. Even if the movie turns out to be decent, I always look back at the trailer and remember absolutely dismissing it. Why? Well, I’ll tell you why! Firstly, like I said before I want to dive right into the film I paid hard earned cash to see, not be inundated by poor excuses for marketing, which includes commericals, a major no no in a cinema. We see commercials everyday at home on TV, but, that’s not enough for the corporate cocksuckers, they have to follow you all the way to the movie theater as well. Secondly, this is going to sound ludicrous, even stupid perhaps, but the main flaw with trailers is the fact that their purpose is to make you see the movie. I know it sounds dumb, but I don’t like being coercioned into buying a product. Trailers suck the art right out of the films so they can appeal to certain demographics. Just watch the trailer for Fight Club it’s aimed towards “tough,” “manly” men, when that is exactly the kind of attitude the film condemns. I really disdain when the directors of these trailers try sooo hard to incorporte the “funny” parts: meaningless one liners, the “dramatic/sad” parts: meaningless one liners again, this time sadder and more pathetic, and the “scary” parts: lots of screaming, menacing music, and the most cliched and my most despised technique, the creepy, little girl voice. I fucking can’t stand that! Trailors should make you want to see the flick, but not make it obvious!
In spite of all this ranting, I must admit several trailors are unique and/or at least effectively use the aforementioned “boring” techniqus to woo me into checking out their movie. So, what’s my favorite trailor? 3 way tie: Pulp Fiction, Clerks, and The Devil and Daniel Johnston. So, here they are:




Chris

Question of the Week…?

This question is entirely influenced by The Needle Drop, as is this entire segment. Here it is:

What does Punk Rock Mean to You? Examples?

Just to get the ball rolling, here’s what I think. Punk Rock means to me, freedom to act, sound, look, smell, or taste however you like. The elements of attitude, integrity, and passion are clearly displayed. Artists are NOTsigned to major labels, with exceptions to early “Punk” artists. Lastly, music that is cutting edge and/or distinctive. For modern examples, my favorite punk bands are The Black Lips, Jay Reatard, The King Khan & BBQ Show, No Age, Mika Miko, and Wavves.

Pleaseeeee Comment!

Chris

JAY REATARD + PIXIES = GREAT BIG WANG!


Earlier this month, Memphis garage punk Jay Reatard lost his rhythm section. Bassist Stephen Pope and drummer Billy Hayes quit Reatard’s band, an event that Reatard himself addressed on his Twitter with characteristic restraint and maturity: “Fuck them! They are boring rich kids who can’t play for ahit anyways … Say hello to your ugly and boring wifes opps I mean lifes guys suck it.”

But the Matablog reports that Reatard has already lined up replacements: bassist Anders Thode and drummer Jacob Elving, both of the Danish punk band the Cola Freaks. The two will join Reatard on a European tour next week, and in November, they’ll come to the U.S. for more shows, including some opening the Pixies’ Doolittle tour. All those dates are below.

Jay Reatard:

10-28 Paris, France – Maroquinerie
10-29 Cologne, Germany – Luxor
10-30 Munich, Germany – 59 to 1
10-31 Berlin, Germany – Lido
11-01 Copenhagen, Denmark – Loppen
11-02 Oslo, Norway – Parkteatret
11-03 Malmo, Sweden – Mejeriet
11-04 Hamburg, Germany – Logo
11-05 Prague, Czech Republic – Matrix
11-06 Vienna, Austria – B72
11-07 Bologna, Spain – Covo
11-08 Clermont Ferrand, France – Coop de Mai
11-09 Brussels, Belgium – Botanique Rotonde
11-10 Birmingham, England – Bar Academy
11-11 Glasgow, Scotland – King Tuts
11-12 Manchester, England – Roadhouse
11-13 London, England – Underworld
11-14 Bristol, England – Croft
11-15 Liverpool, England – Masque
11-16 Dublin, Ireland – Whelans
11-21 Chicago, IL – Aragon ^
11-22 Columbus, OH – The Summit
11-23 Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
11-24 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom ^
11-25 Northampton, MA – Iron Horse
11-27 Boston, MA – Wang Center ^!!!
11-28 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
11-30 Washington, DC – Constitution Hall ^
12-01 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
12-02 Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
12-03 Atlanta – The Earl
12-04 Orlando, FL – Backbooth
12-05 Tampa, FL – Crowbar
12-07 New Orleans, LA – One Eyed Jacks
12-08 Houston, TX – Walter’s on Washington
12-09 Austin, TX – Emo’s Outside
12-10 Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
12-31 Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre #

^ with Pixies
# with Spoon
– Pitchfork.com

Chris

The Freeway is Free!

Has Been Free I should say. I guess in March of 2009, former drug kingpin, “Freeway” Ricky Ross was released from prison for being a “model prisoner.” He was then sent to a halfway house and finally on September 29, 2009, he was completely released. How did I miss this?! Why didn’t anyone tell me? Here’s his Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1476132542&v=wall&ref=ts#/pages/Freeway-Ricky-Ross/183099564357?v=wall&ref=mf

Chris