Rollingstone.com ran an article today announcing the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012. Nominated for the first time are:
-Guns n' Roses
-The Cure
-Heart
-Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
-Eric B. and Rakim
-The Spinners
-The Small Faces/Faces
-Freddie King and Rufus with Chaka Khan
Previous nominees up for this year are:
-Beastie Boys
-Red Hot Chili Peppers
-Laura Nyro
-War
-Donovan
Is it just me, or does this seem like a ridiculously easy choice? They only take 5 nominees to induct every year, and my list is
-RHCP
-Beastie Boys
-Guns n' Roses
-The Cure
-Heart/Joan Jett
Let's break down why these 4 shouldn't even be questioned and the contest between the last one.
*My number one pick for this is Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is a band that has been constantly reinventing itself to stay relevant since the 80's, and with the exception of that one terrible album in the mid-90's, they've done an outstanding job. RHCP is not only the best musical act on this list, but they are arguably one of the greatest bands in the world.
*Beastie Boys are a close second because they also work to stay relevant, but with a varying degree of success. Their shaky relevance is totally overshadowed, however, by their contribution to rap music. Not only did they pioneer the art of sampling, they belong in the Hall of Fame for simply showing that hip hop can be appreciated by anyone, even three Jewish kids from New York.
*Guns n' Roses and The Cure are on the map for similar reasons: they made their genre accessible for more people. GnR was hair metal for everyone, and The Cure sired any emo band you see today. Whether this is for better or worse, they certainly were influential, and isn't that who you want in a hall of fame?
*My only confliction is with the Heart/Joan Jett competition. I picked both of them because they both epitomize girl rock in a big way. Joan Jett was edgy girl-punk, and Heart let the world know that women can shred too. I really can't make up my mind.
This is just a thought that I had when I saw the list earlier today. I think that Beastie Boys and RHCP are long overdue for a spot in the Hall of Fame, and some of these others are solid picks. If you have any ideas or arguments, please feel free to leave them in the comments.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Yet Another Great Movie Idea
First thing's first.
AVAST! INDEED, IT BE NATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! MANY CHEERS N ARGH N STUFF!!!
The best time of the day for me to let my mind wander is during lunch. Every day, I grab something to eat at the Den or the cafeteria, and I put myself into a self-imposed social exile for the duration of that meal. It's calming, it's relaxing, and it allows me to come up with some pretty great ideas, like this one.
I've never seen a Step Up movie, but I do have the internet, so I have a basic idea of what they are about. Apparently everyone in Baltimore dances, whether it be in school or in da streetz, and Channing Tatum is sweaty. If I didn't nail it on the head, let me know in the comments.
My problem with these movies that I've never seen is that they are SOOOO last decade. The only dance movie coming out is a remake of Footloose and a sequel to Happy Feet, so I think it's time to take a fresh approach to dance movies. DUBSTEP Up 2 da Streetz 3D.
We once again join Channing Tatum, dancing his little heart out at his dance school. The fact that he's now in his mid-twenties doesn't bother anyone, because he's Channing Tatum and he's been given a second chance. However, a rival dance school, led by dancer LMFAO (the one that dances a bunch, I don't know their names) shows up with a new style of music: dubstep. He issues a challenge to Channing Tatum and his school, and since C-Tat is old enough to be a professor at this point, he accepts. The only problem is: THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO DUBSTEP!!!
This leads C-Tat to find another young misunderstood DJ from da streetz to teach them. They don't understand the DJ at first, but a montage brings them together to the final showdown, where the young DJ and C-Tat dance together and show LMFAO who...DUBSTEPS UP 2 DA STREETZ!
AVAST! INDEED, IT BE NATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! MANY CHEERS N ARGH N STUFF!!!
The best time of the day for me to let my mind wander is during lunch. Every day, I grab something to eat at the Den or the cafeteria, and I put myself into a self-imposed social exile for the duration of that meal. It's calming, it's relaxing, and it allows me to come up with some pretty great ideas, like this one.
I've never seen a Step Up movie, but I do have the internet, so I have a basic idea of what they are about. Apparently everyone in Baltimore dances, whether it be in school or in da streetz, and Channing Tatum is sweaty. If I didn't nail it on the head, let me know in the comments.
My problem with these movies that I've never seen is that they are SOOOO last decade. The only dance movie coming out is a remake of Footloose and a sequel to Happy Feet, so I think it's time to take a fresh approach to dance movies. DUBSTEP Up 2 da Streetz 3D.
We once again join Channing Tatum, dancing his little heart out at his dance school. The fact that he's now in his mid-twenties doesn't bother anyone, because he's Channing Tatum and he's been given a second chance. However, a rival dance school, led by dancer LMFAO (the one that dances a bunch, I don't know their names) shows up with a new style of music: dubstep. He issues a challenge to Channing Tatum and his school, and since C-Tat is old enough to be a professor at this point, he accepts. The only problem is: THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO DUBSTEP!!!
This leads C-Tat to find another young misunderstood DJ from da streetz to teach them. They don't understand the DJ at first, but a montage brings them together to the final showdown, where the young DJ and C-Tat dance together and show LMFAO who...DUBSTEPS UP 2 DA STREETZ!
Friday, September 16, 2011
The Jungle Book
For Sarah's birthday, I bought her The Jungle Book on DVD because I'm not a good enough boyfriend to find it on Blu-Ray. While I was watching it, about two minutes into Mowgli meeting Baloo, I started to find character similarities between Baloo and The Dude from The Big Lebowski. I decided to try to cast the entire movie in my head. Here's what I came up with:
Baloo: Jeff Bridges
Bagheera: Liam Neeson OR Morgan Freeman. I still haven't made up my mind.
Shere Khan: Anthony Hopkins. Shere Khan is totally the Hannibal Lecter of Disney movies.
Kaa: Steve Buscemi.
King Louie: Don Cheadle
Colonel Hathi (more commonly known as that big elephant): Michael Caine
The four Vultures: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Mackenzie Crook, and Tom Brooke.
You're noticing a lack of Mowgli, no? That's largely due to the fact that I have no idea who I would cast for Mowgli. So get over it.
Baloo: Jeff Bridges
Bagheera: Liam Neeson OR Morgan Freeman. I still haven't made up my mind.
Shere Khan: Anthony Hopkins. Shere Khan is totally the Hannibal Lecter of Disney movies.
Kaa: Steve Buscemi.
King Louie: Don Cheadle
Colonel Hathi (more commonly known as that big elephant): Michael Caine
The four Vultures: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Mackenzie Crook, and Tom Brooke.
You're noticing a lack of Mowgli, no? That's largely due to the fact that I have no idea who I would cast for Mowgli. So get over it.
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