darn, I just bought a ticket for their show here in the fall. Never got around to seeing them before.

hee. I at least finished The Martian, which can't be said for Mars trilogy.

Her hand motions seemed to be describing the sheep-washing scene, unless they find oil or pump a handcar around?

Carey Mulligan was on Graham Norton and said they tried to make them use fake sheep (big water bottles with sheepskin on top) for safety reasons. She said it was as ridiculous as it sounds.

A happy Mother's Day to all you mothers reading this — from my daughter.

Yep, that's one of the rules in our house: "No Spongebob." I'm sure when she is thirteen, she'll completely rebel and turn her bedroom into a pineapple.

Yeah, but it's Steve Coogan and I'll follow him anywhere (at least once, the preview did look pretty dire).

I read below about your nervousness. It sounds like the process there is more complex than here in California. If it's an option, consider looking for a driving instructor who specializes in anxious drivers. It worked for me when I finally got mine at 25.

*googles "mercury poisoning symptoms*

I want Seven-Chimp and Sailor-Men to be an early Jet Li double feature.

Sounds plausible, sadly. They have no trouble with people running around in their undies and being sexual objects, so we know it isn't a chaste show. But they are falling down in the people as sexual beings department. (I don't watch the ABC shows Joshua mentions so can't compare.)

"Whiplash" is right. I think there was one part where Andre and Michelle were at the church, then Andre's at the mansion in his suit, then back at the church in the earlier sweater. Wonky pacing aside, I was glad to see Cookie get some respect and a loving goodbye from Malcolm (uh, but I don't think she needs taking…

Yesterday, I listened to AV Club's own Extra Titch's new track on Soundcloud. And then South African DJ duo Goldfish all morning. I like finding the hour-long mix tracks that will keep me surprised and energized but aren't too demanding.

Yes! I emailed The Current the same thing! I instantly tear the earbud out when she comes on.

The ending surprised me because when Alicia was prepping for the interview, she was having much more fun prepping for the Canning deposition and that legal pad had more writing on it. I thought they were showing she really wants to be a lawyer, not a politician. So are they showing the integration of her selves (to be…

bugs me, too. the customer rep should at least know it's her sister on the other end or why is she giving out information to someone she hasn't verified? Also, where does the roof of the shipping container go when the walls fall down to reveal the SUV?

I'm glad you had a good time. Usually, I miss TI (darn standing desks at work) real-time. I'm only on here today because I'm home sick. I'll come next time if see the notice (now I know to look for the meetups). Whitechapel gin bar opening soon.

This might be a long shot…has anyone read The Country of Ice Cream Star? (I know you will like the title at least, ICP!) It's not out in the U.S. til next week I think (I got it at the library yesterday). It's another post-plague dystopia and it is turning me off in several ways. Just hoping to compare notes with…

So now I am imagining you in that empty room that always serves as Heaven in the movies, just a table and chair, and then you go up the companionway (I had to look that up) and you're on deck and looking out at some mystical seas, dreaming of new cargo. Wikipedia says schooners were often used for blockade running. Do…

Tomorrow! I'll get it at the library!