The Birth of SCREEN INVASION!

I've been talking about it a lot on Twitter and Facebook, but now that's officially happened - it's time to blog about it too!

Too Interesting For Twitter is no more. But from the ashes, rises the entertainment website SCREEN INVASION! 

Please follow it's new social pages to stay up to date:
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All my posts are now living over there and will only be posted there from now on. Like Music Monday? Viral Videos? My thoughts on TV and Film? Then go over to the new site already!

Thanks for all your support these past couple years and I am so excited about the new website!

Good Deal: 50% Off American Apparel

I recently stumbled upon this great deal for American Apparel. I thought some of you might like it, especially to grab up some holiday gifts for your hispster friends. Just spend $20 for $40 worth of merchandise. Only 2 days left on this deal, don't miss it!

Enjoy!

Music Monday: The End Of The World (Friend of the People Mixtape) by Lupe Fiasco

I posted the awesome M83 track "Midnight City" as a Music Monday song a few weeks ago, and now one of my favorite rappers has used that beat to lay down their rhymes. Two great things together, to make a really fantastic song.

Lupe Fiasco released a new mixtape recently and "The End Of The World" is a highlight! Listen to the song right here:

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 12 (HAPPY ENDINGS for COUGAR TOWN?)

The Thanksgiving holiday took priority this week, but we did not want to disappoint, so here's a new episode of The Small Screen Podcast. This time around we discuss ABC's midseason schedule, SOUTH PARK, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT's rise from the grave, and other TV news. We also talk about which shows we'd bring back if we could and discuss this week's episodes of NIKITA, SNL, and HAPPY ENDINGS. Listen to the episode and check out the full breakdown below.



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BREAKDOWN:

Intros: Start - 1:18

TV News: 1:19 - 20:18
South Park Renewal: 1:19 - 4:33
ABC Midseason Schedule: 4:34 - 11:22
Arrested Development: 11:23 - 16:39
Grimm Full Season Pickup: 16:40 - 20:18

Topic of the Week: Which cancelled show would you like to see come back?
Pushing Daisies and Firefly: 20:19 - 27:45

What We’ve Been Watching (SPOILER ALERT): 27:46 - 44:02
Nikita: 27:46 - 33:19
SNL with Jason Segel: 33:20 - 37:55
Happy Endings: 37:56 - 44:02

Closing: 44:03 - End

9 Pop Culture Things I'm Thankful For

While everyone lists the things they're thankful for in terms of family, friends, loved ones, life experiences and all that mumbo jumbo, I need to send out a few thanks for the pop culture, TV, and movie related things that helped make this year awesome.

1. Superhero Movies
I am so glad this trend is still going strong. Even with a couple duds like THE GREEN LANTERN, they're producing some great ones like CAPTAIN AMERICA. Plus, I'm so excited for the upcoming AVENGERS!

2. Revenge
My favorite of the new shows, it's definitely been keeping me on my toes! While the first few episodes were a little formulaic with a "revenge-a-week," it's become more interesting and wrenches get thrown in Emily's plans.

3. Netflix Instant
While Netflix has had a less than stellar year, I'm still thankful for the access to movies and TV at my fingertips. The fact that I've been able to catch up on Parks & Recreation while at the gym still blows my mind. Not to mention the recent announcement that when (if?) Arrested Development comes back, it'll be available exclusively on Netflix. Technology is amazing!

4. The Vampire Diaries
While I haven't been recapping this season, it's still one of the best shows on television! The plot moves at a breakneck pace, and even the exposition/mythology explaining episodes are handled deftly and are engaging.

5. What exactly is a "party pooper?"
This hilarious video is still one of my most popular posts and it's not hard to see why!

6. Saturday Night Live
This season has been fantastic, with a great list of hosts and musical guests. Plus, they gave us this gem:


7. Get Out of There Cat
LOLcats may be a little played out by now, but cats being where they don't belong? Love it!

8. DisneyBound
I love Disney, I'm starting to get in to fashion a bit more, and this is the perfect blend of both. Girly, geeky, and cute - right up my alley!

9. YOU
Of course, I'm thankful for my readers! I love interacting with everyone in the comments, on the Facebook page, and on Twitter. Thanks so much for reading and watching what I post. I really, truly appreciate every one of you and am glad others enjoy Pop Culture like random viral videos and memes, TV and films as much as I do. :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! What pop culture things are you thankful for this year?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers!

Not sure what to do this long weekend? I recommend you see THE MUPPETS!

Also, the blog is possibly going to go through some changes, so make sure you answer the poll on Facebook! We really want your feedback as the site grows.

VOD will keep you entertained this holiday season

Not sure what to do with all these days off and out of the office in December? You could go outside, play in the snow/rain/sunshine....OR you could watch some sweet films on Video on Demand and never have to leave your couch! I've posted about some great Netflix Instant watches before, but for those who don't or no longer subscribe, here's some recommendations for you! 


For the Sci-Fi/Action/Horror Fans: 


“Cowboys & Aliens” – Premieres December 6, (Same day as DVD), PG-13/Extended Edition, Action, Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig


“Fright Night” – Premieres December 13, (Same day as DVD, Available in 3D**), R, Horror, Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin


“Colombiana” – Premieres December 20, (Same day as DVD), PG-13/NR, Action, Zoe Saldana, Michael Vartan


For the Entire Family: 

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” – Premieres December 13, PG, Comedy, Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino

“The Smurfs” – Premieres December 16, PG, Family, Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris

“Glee: The Concert” – Premieres December 20, (Same day as DVD, Available in 3D**), PG, Concert, Lea Michele, Chris Colfer

Award Season Catch-Up: 


“The Debt” – Premieres December 6, (Same day as DVD), R, Drama, Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington


“Midnight in Paris” – Premieres December 20, (Same day as DVD), PG-13, Comedy, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams


“Warrior” – Premieres December 20, (Same day as DVD), PG-13, Drama, Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton


Catch the full list of films that'll be available from IN DEMAND after the break.

Beauty and the Beast 3D trailer

When Disney re-released THE LION KING in 3D, I was wary because it didn't need to be converted to the new medium to be a good movie. It's a timeless classic that I would have preferred to see on the big screen in 2D, in bright vibrant color. Luckily, there were a few theaters that did that! I'm hoping BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will have the same sort of release in 2012.

It's one of my favorite Disney films and I am glad that it's getting reintroduced to a new generation, even if it means a not entirely necessary post-conversion to 3D. Catch the trailer after the break.

Michael Fassbender Knows His Wangs

This is a slight NSFW video, so if you're sitting at your office desk just bookmark this for later. You don't want to miss it, but you definitely don't want to get caught by your boss watching it!

MTV's After Hours apparently has a segment called "Members Only" where they have celebrities try to guess the male celebs in the movie screen shots, based just off the penis in the frame. Surprisingly, Fassbender does really well! It's the banter and guessing that really make this video. "You know that penis" and pretty much all the comments around Viggo Mortensen's picture are the best!

Watch the video after the break.

Sundance Channel's The Mortified Sessions premieres in December

Sundance Channel's newest show The Mortified Sessions is premiering soon! Check out the official blurb: 

Did you rock a fanny pack in the 90's? Could you have passed for a Chia Pet with your 80's hair do? Remember those days when MC hammer pants were cool? 

Well Sundance does, and on December 5th, hilarious Office actor Ed Helms, Oscar winner Mo'Nique, and star of Modern Family Eric Stonestreet will be recounting those days during the premiere of Sundance Channel's new show The Mortified Sessions. Get to know how your favorite celebrities became who they are by taking an entertaining look at who they were.  From awkward childhood photos to embarrassing poetry, this is one trip down memory lane you have to see!   The Mortified Sessions will premiere in a back to back stacked TV event on December 5th starting at 8PM ET on Sundance Channel!   

Visit http://on.fb.me/SDMortifiedSessions or http://www.sundancechannel.com/the-mortified-sessions/ for more info.

Ed Helms is now the best part of The Office so I'm already interested just because of his involvement!  I'll have to track down what channel is The Sundance Channel on my cable box, just so I can check this baby out. Will you tune in?

Music Monday: My Moon My Man by Feist

Last week I was lucky enough to catch Feist at The Wiltern for The Audio Perv. You can see my full review of the show there. While Feist just came out with a new album, Metals, I still prefer their older tracks - like My Moon My Man. Catch the song after the break.

SNL Highlight: Really??!?! with Seth & Kermit

One of my favorite segments of Weekend Update has always been "REALLY!?! with Seth & Amy" so I was super excited to hear it would be back on the show. Then you add in a Muppet and it just skyrocketed to the top of my list of awesome things that happened this weekend. Watch Seth and Kermit take down the whole "pizza is a vegetable" nonsense that happened in Congress last week:

SNL Highlight: Jason Segel and Paul Rudd make out!

Everyone was expecting the Muppet cameos in the show, but I was pleasantly surprised when Paul Rudd showed up for the Kissing Thanksgiving sketch! It was a brief cameo, but hilarious thanks to the ferocity that they just went at it! There was just so much tongue, I don't even know how they were able to stay in character and just go with it. Watch the entire family be way too affectionate after the break.

SNL Highlight: Jason Segel and THE MUPPETS Opening Monologue

Please tell me you're excited for the new MUPPETS movie! If not, I don't know if we can be online friends. Jason Segel took the Saturday Night Live stage this past weekend and did an excellent job hosting, along with some stellar cameos from Muppets, Paul Rudd, and a politician. Check out the great musical opening monologue after the break.

Jizz in My Pants: TWILIGHT Edition!

In "honor" of BREAKING DAWN's release tomorrow, enjoy this hilarious video of The Lonely Island/SNL's "Jizz in my Pants." I love the facial expressions they got of Bella and Edward! Are you planning on seeing TWILIGHT this weekend?

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 11 (COMMUNITY's future is GRIMM)

This week's big news is definitely NBC's release of their midseason schedule. Including some time shifts and premiere dates, the biggest news of all that sent shockwaves (shockwaves!) through the internet television community, was the disappearance of Community from the schedule. Listen as we dive in to the news, as well as talk about the People's Choice Awards, the Oscars drama, and what we've been watching this week.

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Catch the full breakdown and listen to the episode after the break.

Goodnight iPad: Goodnight Moon for a new generation

I remember reading Goodnight Moon as a kid. It looks like it's getting a funny, modern update to include all the technology that distracts us from sleeping night after night. I know there are plenty of nights (and mornings!) where I just lie in bed on my iPhone, catching up on tweets and Facebook, instead of sleeping.




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Music Monday: Midnight City by M83

This may be in a Victoria Secret commercial, but it's still a pretty awesome song! Have you discovered any other great tracks from commercials and television?

SNL Highlight: Everyone Cries to Adele's "Someone Like You"

The best sketch of the night was definitely the last sketch, so if you couldn't stay up to watch the cast cry together to Adele's soulful ballad "Someone Like You" then you can watch this shoddy pirated version right here. Unfortunately, because of music streaming rights this sketch and my other favorite sketch "Les Jeunes Des Paris" aren't available on Hulu.

Watch them cry after the break, quick before NBC takes offline:

SNL Highlight: Emma Stone's Opening Monologue with Spider-Man

Emma Stone did a fantastic job as host of this week's Saturday Night Live. This was her second time appearing on the show, and I hope she comes back for many more.

She's been busy joining the exciting world of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN with (rumored beau) Andrew Garfield. Check out her hilarous opening monologue where Andy Samberg takes on the role of Spider-Man and rehashes the same monologue from the 2001 Spider-man monlogue with Kristen Dunst. Watch the full monologue after the break.