http://www.thelifeofleisure.net Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:19:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/the-watercooler/ Funniest show in TV right now, no question. Between this, Pineapple Express, and Fist Foot Way, Danny McBride has made me a fan. http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/eastbound-and-down/ I was lucky enough to grab a pair of tickets to Dan Auerbach's Friday night show at Metro last week right before it sold out. The Black Keys singer's new solo album Keep It Hid is one of the most consistent and overall satisfying pieces of music that I've listened ... http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/dan-auerbach-chicago-362009/ They couldn't have done a better job presenting that story in 2 hours and forty minutes. What's good: - Rorschach, The Comedian & Dr. Manhattan, nailed all three. - Overall mood of the story - they captured the sadness that lingers over every character perfectly - General detail of costumes, locations, etc. - everything ... http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/quick-thoughts-on-watchmen-spoiler-free/ Here's some of the stuff I've been diggin' on lately. http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/131/ I enjoy a regular diet of late night talk shows. Dave has been my favorite for his mad interviewing skillz. Conan's comedy bits were without question, the best. I can only take Craig in small doses. He thinks he's a lot more charming than he really is...and I don't even ... http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/late-night-with-jimmy-fallon/ I love how completely ridiculous 24 is, and how far they go with the whole "suspension of disbelief" thing, but after last night, c'mon!!! OK...just a few things. number one: the White House is easily entered by an underwater cavern number two: The government does a lousy job of vetting White House staff. ... http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/03/thoughts-on-24-the-white-house-under-siege-episode/ My excitement level is pretty high over the pair of shows Wilco is going to play at the Pabst in April. Thanks to a friend who has connections, I'll be in the tenth row the first night and a few rows back the next. My first exposure to the band ... http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/02/i-love-wilco-even-though-jeff-tweedy-is-kind-of-a-jerk/ Connie had a $10 Applebees gift card to kill. It was about to expire, so I agree to go there with her for dinner last night. A couple of things: #1 - Kudos to their menu item description writers, the food always sounds better than it is when it arrives ... http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/02/eating-good-in-the-neighborhood/ This is gold. Rourke Spirit Awards acceptance http://www.thelifeofleisure.net/2009/02/mickey-rourke/