G.R.i.D. (Get Rich in Dallas)

If you head over to minc, you might get that sexy b-boy Cazwell ‘All Over Your Face‘.

No, it’s not the newest menu item at Expo Park Cafe. It’s the lineup tonight at the Monkey Bar. Join me for a beer. And feel free to buy me one too. Heh. 

I hope you’ll come out and “Get Richard” (ugh) at Sushi Samba next Friday. Just know I’m gonna bug you about it all week long. And if you have trouble reading this, go here.

Although it is a bit early in the year for me, I would consider seeing Night of the Living Dead on the big screen simply because…well, it’s on the big screen. As low quality as the movie is, it scares the bejeebies outta me. Uber creepy and the Dallas Movie Guide is to blame:

Dallas Movie Guide and Altair IV Productions present…

MR. WEIRD’S GRINDHOUSE, VOLUME 1

THE ORIGINAL “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” PLUS: A SALUTE TO ZOMBIE CINEMA, at Addison’s Studio Movie Grill!

Thursday, July 19, 2007 @ 7:30 pm.

Dallas Film Historian Gordon K. Smith (aka DCTV’s “Mr. Weird’) and Paul Salfen present the first in a monthly series devoted to classics of cult cinema! Your chance to see George Romero’s 1968 masterpiece in a theatre with full food & beverage service!

PLUS: 50-minute compilation of trailers, clips and commercials exploring the zombie genre and the cinematic year 1968, with Smith’s commentary!

JULY 19TH, 2007, 7:30pm (doors open 7:00 pm)

ADDISON’S STUDIO MOVIE GRILL

CORNER OF PRESTONWOOD BLVD. & BELTLINE

ADMISSION: $10 at door

I feel like I can trust these guys with movie selections but I do hope they realize there’s more to cult cinema than zombie flicks and horror movies (Halloween is next). Hey guys, if you need help, I got a few dvds you can borrow.  

And this time it’s important. Don’t forget to vote for this year’s Dallas Observer Music Awards. In fact, I would recommend doing it this very minute since you are reading this right now. I was good and voted early last week at Lakewood Theater and got to see some good bands along with it. Most notably Sparklepussy Barbie who I’ve decided to have a total man-crush on. The lead singer went and got a beard which makes him all hot but the clincher is their bassist who was born for the rock stage. He oozes ‘rock god’ and for whatever reason, that makes him a total sexy beast. Names? I dunno. Can never figure ‘em out via their page or myspace. Oh and their music’s good too. No, really.

In fact, since it’s been a while, I’m giving him the coveted Crush of the Week award. 

Tonight, make your way here for some Copasetic Ballyhoolery. The Felons make this a pretty good lineup. A rarity at Curtain. Liquid looks pretty good too. Two fer the price of one. And it’s the weekend. Cause, you know, Thursdays are the new Fridays.

Correction - best deal north of 635 way up in Plano. But I might be willing to venture that far up for $.50 movies. For sure dollar theaters aren’t the higher quality complexes but when films roll out for half a buck, I’m willing to make a lot of exceptions. I was so put off by paying $7 for a matinee showing of Shrek the Third, not to mention the nine bucks I spent in “lunch” at the theater, that I was holding off movies for a while. Or unless I REALLY wanted to see them. Somehow Fantastic Four fit into that only to be disappointed by the film. Next will be Hairspray.

Thanks to the North Dallas Bears Movie Group (yep, you read that right), it turns out that Cinemark Movies 10 off Coit Road shows its discount movies on Tuesday nights for two quarters. The gas I’d spend to get up there and the money I’d save on sneaking in snacks would be totally less than what I’d pay for at AMC Mesquite 30. Plus, I’m actually free after noon those days. Forget the gym, I’m going to the movies. 

All you dancers out there lend me your ears. The Mavs Dancers have scheduled their tryouts for the next season. Do you have what it takes? Do you got game? And most of all, can you objectify yourself to screaming fans with under two minute routines during timeouts? If so, then read on:

Go here for more info and good luck!

Unceremoniously dumped? Dear John and Jane letters?

I am seeking real life stories and/or letters of how people have been dumped, ditched, discarded, jettisoned, you get the idea. Deadline is August 5, 2007, approximately 2000 words. This is research for a book on relationships. Please ask anyone you know; it does not have to be your story. Prefer humorous.

No big thing really but I forgot that my friend had dumped her pseudo-boyfriend via myspace. Ouch. Their status is muggy right now because he’s kinda stalky and she likes the sex but her letter was absolute brilliance and should be used as a template for all future break-ups…done by some sort of electronic communication.

I really wanted to do this in person. I hate to do this on myspace but
my time constraits have made impossible otherwise.

Your behavior in this relationship has been nothing short of
appalling. I take part responsiblity for not holding you accountable.
I’m too nice and I always give someone the benefit of the doubt. Your
incredible lack of sensitivity coupled with a complete and utter
disregard for my feelings was so disheartening. My tolerance has been
completely saturated.

I really enjoyed spending time with you and I liked you. We had fun. I
don’t fill my life shallow relationships. I really don’t have that
ability. I believe this relationship has run it course and to keep
going would be an exercise in futility. I know what I want and I don’t
believe in wasting time.

Dig deep and find your heart. Ultimately life is all about love.
Nobody should exist without it. I hope this gives you some insight in
your future relationships. I certainly learned from this experience.
No hard feelings. I wish you all the best.

Imagine receiving that in your inbox. Once again, ouch. 

Houston’s Kelly Rowland and the next most famous singer from Destiny’s Child fainted during a show in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday. Looks kinda scary but she’s apparently in good condition. Instinct magazine’s blog was a little more snarky about the whole thing.

Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, oh-NO-NO!

The vid below is pretty long but the drama starts at the 3:30 mark. Personally, I think she’s just tired of having to sing Beyonce’s stuff and done had enough.