APRIL 25, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lou Reed's Memorable Blender Theater Performance. Impact: Lou Reed's awkward gig inspired future musicians to embrace imperfection, leading to a generation of artists who consider 'bad sound' as 'artistic expression.' Thanks, Lou, for giving us the 'intentional feedback' genre.. Fact: Did you know that Lou Reed once said, 'I don’t think I’m going to be a great musician, but I’m happy to be a mediocre one'? Clearly, he was aiming for a solid 'C' instead of an 'A'!.
• Headline: The Complex World of Godfather II. Impact: The underwhelming reception of 'Godfather II' led to countless Hollywood execs thinking, 'If they can get away with this, why not just greenlight everything?' Thus began the age of sequels nobody asked for.. Fact: Did you know that 'Godfather II' was so complex, it took three hours to explain the plot to anyone who hadn’t seen the first movie? Talk about a cinematic endurance test!.
• Headline: An Actor Who Earns Praise With One Foot in His Mouth. Impact: Thomas Sadoski’s rise to fame as a theater actor with foot-in-mouth moments led to a new trend in Hollywood: the 'relatable' actor, whose charm lies in their ability to embarrass themselves on screen. Thanks for the permission, Thomas!. Fact: Did you know that Sadoski’s most clueless boyfriend role was so convincing that many women in the audience started taking notes for their next relationship? 'How NOT to date 101!'.