Liz and Laura

Top 10 Films of 2011

Laura — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:34:45 +0000

I'll be the first to admit that I don't have time to see all the arty, critically acclaimed and popular movies that come out each year---for instance, I heard Drive was good, and I still intend to see it when it comes out on video---but there were 10 films that struck me this year, and here they are!

It’s time for a Kelsey Grammer meme

Laura — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:02:54 +0000

If you've seen the recent print ads for Kelsey Grammer's new show, Boss, you know that their overly serious nature is just begging for a comedic reappropriation. You're welcome.

Zhong Shi is a delicate flower

Laura — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:40:39 +0000

The Chinese network ICN has a news show about Chinese and international news that I watch sometimes, and it’s anchored by an absolutely bewitching little slip of a man, Zhong Shi. He captured my heart a few months ago, and ever since I have been tuning in occasionally to catch bits of his weird quasi-American [...]

10 Awesome Breakup Songs

Laura — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:30:46 +0000

When I go through a breakup, I tend to alternate between wanting to listen to depressing-ass tear-jerker songs and inspiring singlehood anthems. Since you never know where the rollercoaster of relationship withdrawal will take you, I've included five of each, with links to YouTube videos...

Alcoholism isn’t Dr. Phil Housewife Kim’s only problem…

Laura — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:51:19 +0000

…I hate to tell her this, but two of her kids have seen the Ring video.

Short List: The Best Movies of 2010 (and the 5 most overrated)

Laura — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:45 +0000

Which movies lived up to the hype, and which left us feeling kinda cheated?

Short List: The Best Pop Songs of 2010

Laura — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:14:10 +0000

Because who has time for quality music?

Top 20 Liz and Laura tweets

Laura — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:21:00 +0000

Liz and Laura are indeed on Twitter, at @lizlaura in case you’re not already following us, and we’ve put a whole lot of nonsense out into the abyss in the last couple of years. But these are a few of the glimmering tidbits of quasi-humor (or even, dare I say it, insight) that we were [...]

Laura’s Golden Globe Awards predictions

Laura — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:58:46 +0000

It seems like no time has passed since the last Golden Globe Awards, but the 2011 awards are upon us and airing tonight! I always get excited on award show days, what with the red carpet coverage, the celebrity musical numbers, the uncomfortable banter between wildly mismatched celebrity presenters, and of course, Jon Hamm. I [...]

Review: MTV’s Teen Mom, Season 2

Laura — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:51:30 +0000

I had been hearing off and on that MTV’s reality series 16 and Pregnant and the follow-up, Teen Mom, were interesting and addictive, but I never thought about actually sitting down and watching these series. Well, after reading a random recommendation in NY Mag while at the doctor’s office, I figured I might check them [...]