Slashboing

Poster designers need new ideas

2011-11-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

Also note: Matthew McConaughey cannot stand up under his own power.

Source: haoash on 9gag

The Walken Dead

2011-10-15T12:37:00.000-06:00

What is this stain on my jacket? Gravy? When was the last time I had...gravy? It's...crazy.

[Via Laughing Squid]

Every single time.

2011-09-09T12:35:00.000-06:00

Thanks for capturing the experience, Socially Awkward Penguin.

Community Season 2 rap by DJ Steve Porter

2011-09-03T10:48:00.000-06:00

Season 2 of Community is as about as perfect as television comedy can get. Here is a remix rap by DJ Steve Porter to further bring both noise and funk.

Walking Away

2011-08-21T11:16:00.000-06:00

Here is another great supercut of films showing people who just keep on walking.

Previously on Slashboing: Cliche film dialog

Cutlery Grand Unification

2011-07-10T11:25:00.001-06:00

All of these cutlery chimeras exist, to varying degrees of success. The best known hybrid, the spork, has a history dating back to 1874. It became known to me when I was a kid, and I puzzled over them in the Kentucky Fried Chicken utensil and seasoning packets. I do believe this was the perfect tool for eating all three of the varied consistency salads, as well as flaying fried meat from the bone.

The spife's history is less well known, and is filled with kiwis.

The knork is a goofy way of saying "pastry fork" as they are ultimately the same thing.

The splayd dates to the 1940's but really is taking things too far. Honestly.

Bonus clip! Fictionalized quasi-steampunk history of the invention of the knork from Clone High:

I believe the first post of the image "Grand Unification of Cutlery" is from [the ragbag]. Respect.

11 Doctor Who characters mashed up with Peanuts

2011-07-01T23:06:00.001-06:00

I really hope an animated version of this is made by the elves who work the internet.

via Blastr

They're Made Out of Meat

2011-06-19T21:58:00.000-06:00

Women Falling down

2011-06-05T11:13:00.000-06:00

Something I've noticed before, and I'm glad to have it confirmed: Women fall down a lot in romantic comedies. I guess subtle indications of vulnerability or flaws in character are too easy to portray.

Portal Masquerade

2011-06-01T20:06:00.002-06:00

What's wrong with this picture?

2011-05-25T22:55:00.000-06:00

Or, "Obscure Star Trek Costume Ideas".

Via The Last Goddess

Improv in Calgary

2011-05-16T22:20:00.000-06:00

Purple Impro Depot

Looking for a fun time in Calgary? Why not check out some live improv comedy at the "Impro Depot."

Its a great little space, but due to the building zoneing regulations, they can't put up signs or really advertise. Support some local arts, and laugh yourself silly at the same time.

Friday night performances are a series of improv games that are really entertaining. I haven't had a chance to go to a Saturday show yet, but they promise different formats such as directed improv, improv musicals, and Harold narratives.

Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00.
Tickets are 2 for $10.
2405 MacLeod Trail SW

Look for the big purple building.

The Fantasy World Map

2011-05-13T17:21:00.000-06:00

From Danmeth.com

Existential Star Wars

2011-05-01T08:57:00.000-06:00

Presented without comment, because what good are words, flung against the abyss?

Trace Elements

2011-03-15T23:47:00.000-06:00

To get ready for the local Science Fair, I watch this NSFW song by Hard N' Phirm.

The Doctor & Star Wars

2011-03-13T11:52:00.000-06:00

This is a very well done little mashup of the Star Wars and Doctor Who universes. There is a growing trend to include The Doctor in every franchise, which is fine by me. This video was done by Kelvington, who asserts some form of copyright at the end of the video, though it is unclear exactly what unique element is left in the work..

(via The Broad Brush)

Flight of the bumblebee

2011-02-19T19:33:00.000-07:00

What did you build today?

Lord of the Rings: February 5th

2011-01-30T11:24:00.001-07:00

As part of the Digital Film Fest, Cineplex will be showing the Lord of the Rings trilogy on Saturday, February 5. In Calgary, this will be at Chinook mall, but you can check your local listings Based on the running times, these will be the original theatrical versions, which I have not seen since they were first released.

Like the theatre's Classic Film Series, blogged here in November, this has been under-advertised, as I only chanced to hear about through some friends I chanced to bump into at the mall. Still, the line up of films beyond the Lord of the Rings is great, and at five dollars a ticket, it is an affordable good time.

The other films in the festival are:

Back to the Future
Alien
Aliens
Predator
Big Trouble in Little China
Goonies
Ghost
Dirty Dancing
The Usual Suspects
Raging Bull
This is Spinal Tap
The Blues Brothers
12 Monkeys
Lethal Weapon
The Hunt for Red October
Fight Club

Full details here: Cineplex Digital Film Fest

Year in Review: Best films of 2010

2010-12-31T14:12:00.000-07:00

Best films of 2010, by default.

Kick-Ass
Iron Man 2
Robin Hood
Toy Story 3
Inception
Dinner for Schmucks
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Previous Year's Film lists

Lost Doctor Who song from Craig Ferguson

2010-12-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Craig Ferguson prepared this Doctor Who song with lyrics and dancing for the cold open of his episode with Matt Smith. CBS could not air the performance because they couldn't secure rights to the song. It has now been leaked, so you know what to do, internet.

This sums up my relationship with Sriracha

2010-11-12T11:16:00.002-07:00

Via The Sriracha Cookbook

JourneyQuest: A fan supported film

2010-11-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

From Dead Gentlemen Productions, comes JourneyQuest, a fantasy comedy web series about a reluctant Wizard. This is the team that made the films "The Gamers" and "The Gamers: Dorkness Rising", both of which are compulsory viewing for all pen-and-paper role-playing gamers.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Hats

2010-11-09T21:24:00.001-07:00

see more Funny Graphs

The Maltese Falcon in Calgary

2010-11-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

Chrononauts assemble! As part of the Cineplex classic film series, The Maltese Falcon will be shown this November at the Scotiabank Theatre Chinook.

Those not familiar with the adventures of Sam Spade can watch the trailer here:

I'm so in for this, anyone with me?

Showtimes for The Maltese Falcon

Wednesday, November 17, 7:00pm
Sunday, November 28, 1:00pm

I have posted the rest of the film series here to pique your interests, while the complete showtimes & schedule can be found on the Classic Film Series website.

December: "It's a Wonderful Life"
January: "A Star Is Born" (1954)
February: "Doctor Zhivago"
March: "The Wizard Of Oz"
April: "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"
May: "The Sound of Music"
June: "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
July: "Spartacus"
August: "M*A*S*H"

David Mitchell signs some breasts

2010-10-28T10:34:00.001-06:00

Presented without further comment.