Glut ToNY

Simply Just Because

2010-03-07T17:42:00.002-05:00

It's been a while since I have liked a movie for no other reason than I simply enjoyed watching it. It was The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. I liked the story. I liked how it looked. I liked the cast. Robin Wright Penn. Alan Arkin. Blake Lively. Maria Bello. Keaneu Reeves. Wynona Ryder. Shirley Knight. And others. They were all fantastic. I laughed a little. I cried a little. I liked it a lot. Plain and simple.

Do yourself a favor. Watch it and enjoy.

Raise Your Hand

2009-07-02T20:33:00.029-04:00

Whether you're sure or not, if you use Drysol, you don't have to even think about it - ever again - you'll be dry, and that's for damn sure! I've always wondered why you see certain actors running around with sweaty pits when they can use Drysol? Are they afraid of a little cancer? Yeah, so what? So they say certain ingredients like aluminum chloride may cause cancer, but I haven't seen the studies. Show me!

Strap a pair on, and get the treatment. Just do it, but boy, you really will need that set of proverbial balls because the three nights of treatment are pure torture. Torture I say. I have a few friends that can attest, but don't worry pals, I won't rat ya out. Yet. I'll save that for the memoir.

Anyway, for many years I suffered from hyperhidrosis of the underarm, a.k.a. sweaty pits. I'm not talking about a little moisture. I'm talking chasing waterfalls shit. My pits purple rained. Let me tell ya, there were tears for fears. Within moments, two shirts could be completely soaked through. Count 'em. Two. Totally wet. I was dying of embarrassment. (That's actually the title of a book that could help if you suffer from social phobia, or even if you're just a little shy, FYI.) There really is more to the story, but I may actually save it for the memoir. It's fucking funny. No. It's fucking hilarious. Trust me.

Schnitzel says what?

2009-07-01T14:35:00.024-04:00

Yeah. I know mini cutlets of fried chicken breast may not be that healthy, but the Chicken Schnitzel from Pita Joe is pretty gosh darn delicious, not to mention kosher. Almost enough said, but not quite. A few Sundays ago I was running errands in Union Square, and suddenly found myself feeling faint. I hadn't eaten all day, and I was famished. My stomach was actually eating itself. Unwittingly, I stumbled onto this gem, Pita Joe. Not your everyday pita and falafel place. Wow! It's really good. And health nuts unite, there are tons of nutritious options available. You can choose a whole wheat pita, falafel balls are only 50 cents, and what's this? The Purple Joe? Heh heh. Can I get a wha what? It's a pita sandwich with grilled eggplant, lettuce, tomatoes, hummus and their organic egg. Sounds lip smacking good, huh? Wait. There's more. Wash it all down with a mint lemonade. Day-YUM! That shi is goo.

And check this out. You can get all your favorite sauces to go on the side, self serve. They keep them in this little steel cooler that also holds an ice pack to keep the sauces chilled. Ingenious. Whattaya say we meet next week for lunch? 2 W. 14th Street, corner of 5th Ave and 14th St. My treat!

Sphincter says, "can't wait for later!" (Now that's just gross. Way to take it there yet again.)

The Curious Case of Benjaman Butt On

2009-06-21T09:34:00.014-04:00

What's so curious about this movie is that anyone watched it. What's even more curious is that it was actually even made. Do the actors, director, producers and everyone else involved proudly sit through the premiere believing their peers are actually enjoying it? Respecting them? Or do they cringe with embarrassment? It must be a very painful experience to have to pretend to be proud of something that sucks so bad. And it was long as all get out. I once heard OJ say that in an interview and feel it's rather apropos because someone should have killed this before it was ever finished. Hollywood rapes us with this shit. I was raped of the five fucking hours it took to watch this junk. Don't do it. Don't watch it. Trust me. (Oh. Okay. I'm flimflammin' and take everything I just said back. I did like the jar of buttons, and the way they were effortlessly poured out of the jar. Really. It was the best scene of the entire flick. Worth every penny spent to make the movie and spent to see it. Every penny.)

Wait. While looking for an image, I've learned that this was nominated for 13 Oscars. Shut it down now. I can't even comment. I'm speechless!

Ch Ch Ch Changeling

2009-06-05T14:47:00.006-04:00

Very strange...the fact that this phenomena actually exists is beyond my imagination. A changeling is a child surreptitiously or unintentionally substituted for another. Really? That happens? Either way, what I really want to talk about is the movie. Plain and simply, I liked it. I’m not the biggest Angie Jo fan, but I believed her. I really did. She was good. Yeah, she’s purty. Very. But I don’t really give a shit about that. I'm going to hate myself for saying this, but she is a damn good actor. I’m glad she didn’t win the Oscar, but she deserved to be nominated. There. Said it. I suppose the reason being is I hate jumping on a bandwagon, revering celebrity, conforming to that system, if you will. However, as far as I’m concerned, she was Christine Collins, and now I need to know more about this true story. I love the story. I love the setting. The acting is superb. The score is amazing and really helped me feel the movie. And, and, and...and Amy Ryan is in it. Ever since The Wire, I've loved her. Watch Gone Baby Gone too. She was nominated for an Oscar. You'll like it.

(Did rollerskating telephone operators really exist in the 40's?)

5 Guys Sorta Sucks

2009-06-05T14:05:00.006-04:00

So I've chowed down on 5 Guys Bugers twice now, but unfortunately my shirt enjoyed it more than I did (bot times really). I got two turntables and a microphone...Shake Shack is still where it's at!

(I realize that in these pics both burgers look better than fantastic, but trust, the Shack is far superior. Fries too! If you haven't yet, go now.)

Lucky in Love!

2009-05-29T15:08:00.017-04:00

I'm gonna tell yee a lil-ull stor-ee. Way back when I bought a watch. It was a wonderful watch. It was a rare watch. It was my favorite watch. Then quite a few years back when I was tightening my purse strings so I could guiltlessly afford my various substance abuses...aka beer money, I sold this watch to a friend of mine. My best friend. Ha. I sold it for more than I paid for it. Ha ha. Chump. But then. But then I had to watch (no pun intended, really) my best friend wear this watch over and over and over again. Time after time. (Again, no pun intended, really...okay maybe that one was intended.) It burned me up inside. It chapped my hide. It chafed my thighs. Really! Who was the chump now? Yeah. You guessed it. This guy. *points and waves thumbs at self* Anyway, I searched the world over, checked eBay religiously, and years later I found a brand new one on eBay and immediately gobbled it up. Didn't even take the time to bid. I "bought it now!" The cool thing, I paid less than what I sold it for. Score! My friend's watch - my old watch - broke. He can no longer wear it. Hehehe. (I know, pure evil.) And suddenly I had my watch back. Well. Fuckity fucken fuck fuck! (I really have a way with words, huh?) I lost that shit five months after it making it's way back into my life. But still, I consider myself really lucky. Here's the thing. How does that dumb-ass saying go? It's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Well, I loved that watch. I loved that watch twice. See? I'm so lucky.

(I still do have this one in orange, but it's just not the same. I can't find a pic of the one I lost it's so rare, but I will continue on searching. If anyone finds one (the watch, not the pic that is), let me know and I'll buy it. It's a Seiko Timetron h Watch. Slim. Gray. Lastly, I think I might know where I lost it and who has it. Would that be weird if I held a stakeout to to get that shit back?)

This on the heels of my last post?

2009-05-18T22:33:00.013-04:00

Men in bras now. Sheesh. I'm sure panty liners will be next. This just in from the Metro. I'm sorry. I can't help it. I love that little paper. Anyway, in Japan, men are wearing bras to relax. Really? Read on.

TOKYO. A growing number of Japanese men are opting to secretly wear bras underneath their suits in the latest fad to sweep the nation.

WishRoom, the underwear company, has sold more than 6,000 “man bras” to stressed salarymen as a means of relaxation since launching late last year.

In its online store, the company sells a range of pink, white and black bras called “Men’s Premiere Brassiere” complete with detachable straps which at first sight appear to bear no difference from female versions.

That's all she wrote. That's how the article ended. WTF? How can that be relaxing? Hey fellas wearing bras, please enlighten us.

Men with Totes

2009-05-10T21:01:00.014-04:00

This is not a follow-up band to Men without Hats. It's simply an observation, and if you think about it, an oxymoron. Men with totes; it just ain't right. A man with a tote bag is like a a man with a brassiere (a woman's undergarment for supporting the breasts). It's not quite offensive (oops, sorry about the Palin in the pic), but unnecessary and embarrassing not to mention emasculating. It was killing me to stand by passively without taking a firm stance. If you participate in this practice, I'm sure you think it's very hipster of you, but please stop. Stop it! Final verdict: I hate man totes.

unveiling a new appreciation

2009-05-09T14:45:00.019-04:00

Don't tar and feather me just yet for saying this, but I’m not a huge fan of animation. I don’t know why, but it's what I've always told myself. I always say I don't relate; I can't get into it. I mean, yeah, I enjoyed cartoons as kid but that's different. This notion is so strongly etched into my brain that I had myself foolishly, fully convinced of this aversion. A testament to the power of thought because the fact of the matter is every time I watch or see something animated I enjoy it. (Actually, maybe this example discredits the power of thought. Something I'll have to think about a bit more.) I guess I had to say all that just so I could say this: I adore Wall-E.

I'm also starting to like a lot more. Other great animations of note: The work of my friend Micheline. I get the pleasure of working with her on many projects. If you need a website, or anything designed for that matter, she's your gal. And this cartoon, Crazy Mixed Up Pup, always a favorite.

Shake Shack, Lady Gaga, SoCo and Lime

2009-05-08T03:22:00.012-04:00

I almost forgot to mention, but it's still worth doing so now. Last Saturday I went to Shake Shack for the first time. I had a single cheeseburger, a NY Hot Dog (with kraut), a chocolate shake and some crispity-crunchity french fries before heading to the Lady Gaga concert where I had enough SoCo and Lime to propel me through Ruth's party. I highly recommend everything mentioned in this post. Thanks Brie, Bonnie and Nick. And Ruth!

Hunt Slonem

2009-05-08T00:30:00.040-04:00

Is eclectically eccentric. Take a gander at Huntropolis , his Hell's Kitchen work/life space. Wow. Wouldn't you love a wall of the Rabbit series paintings just like this? Although, I'm sure I would love everything in every one of his estates. Get this. One day out walking during lunchtime in Hell's Kitchen I captured video of these birds. I know they were his.

Rachel Getting Hated It!

2009-05-07T00:14:00.015-04:00

I just watched Rachel Getting Married. Granted I slept through most of it, thank god, but man, that movie stunk. What if I paid $13 to see it in the theater? I'd be pissed! Big thumbs down. Big. Of course, Netflix it just in case you like it (there were some redeeming qualities), but really I want you to share in my misery. It loves company. And you know what else? I don't think I can bring myself to the theaters anymore for fear of paying that much for a movie and hating it. Tony Getting Wise.

tree print series

2009-05-06T20:30:00.019-04:00

This image is the Bristlecone Pine, the oldest living tree in the world (4,767 years old). Check out the entire series. http://www.andersknutsson.com/. I'll take one of each.

A Must Have

2009-05-03T22:17:00.010-04:00

Tufted Ball-in-Claw Camel Back Sofa, except in blue leather. I'm thinking Hemingway or Blueberry. What do you think? Hot, right?