Conjunction Junction, what’s your function? In the 70’s and 80’s, the catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes taught millions of children the fundamentals of math, grammar, science, history and money. Relive the pop culture sensation with the Schoolhouse Rock Special 30th Anniversary Edition DVD ($19.99), which includes every song from the landmark series in a collectible 2-discContinue reading “Schoolhouse Rock! Special 30th Anniversary Edition DVD”
Monthly Archives: September 2010
The Delicious World of WONKA Comes to Toys”R”Us Times Square
Neon lights and taxis. Tourists and hot dog carts. And now, Nerds and Laffy Taffy. New York’s Times Square is an even sweeter destination today with the opening of the WONKA candy store at Toys”R”Us Times Square, the legendary candy maker’s first retail shop and the place to find every candy in its delectable portfolio.Continue reading “The Delicious World of WONKA Comes to Toys”R”Us Times Square”
Back To The Future Returning To AMC Theaters
AMC Theaters is offering two special screenings of the digitally remastered original film Back to the Future on 158 screens across 40 cities. The screenings will be held Saturday, October 23rd at 12:30 p.m. and Monday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. (the night Marty McFly went back in time). All guests will receive a full-sizedContinue reading “Back To The Future Returning To AMC Theaters”
The Trailer For The Coen Brothers’ True Grit
Paramount Pictures has debuted the trailer for Joel and Ethan Coen’s True Grit starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper and Hailee Steinfeld. In the film, opening Christmas Day 2010, 14-year-old Mattie Ross’s (Steinfeld) father has been shot in cold blood by the coward Tom Chaney (Brolin), and she is determined to bringContinue reading “The Trailer For The Coen Brothers’ True Grit”
Break Me Off A Piece Of That Soy Sauce Bar
I was unaware that the Kit Kat candy bar had so many unusual flavors around the world that go far beyond the tradition chocolate and wafer. Sure I would try Cookies and Cream or Caramel Macchiato but I’m not sure about the Red Beak Soup. HERE are 35 unusual Kit Kat varieties from around theContinue reading “Break Me Off A Piece Of That Soy Sauce Bar”
Pixarpedia
From before Toy Story to beyond Up!, this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia captures all the films, shorts, characters, history, and information of Pixar Studios. Thousands of photographs and illustrations combine with behind-the scenes information to form the ultimate Pixarpedia ($40). This oversized 300 page hardcover can be ordered HERE.
America the Edible: My Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea By Adam Richman
In America the Edible ($25.99), Travel Channel host of Man v. Food, Adam Richman tackles the ins and outs of American cuisine, demonstrating his own unique brand of culinary anthropology. Believing that regional cuisine reveals far more than just our taste for chicken fried steak or 3-way chili, Richman explores the ethnic, economic, and culturalContinue reading “America the Edible: My Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea By Adam Richman”
The World’s Oldest Man
On Sept. 21, 2010, Walter Breuning celebrated his 114th birthday. That means he’s been around since the 19th century, so sit down and listen. He’s got some stories and wise words to share.
Sesame Street: True Mud
Check out this Sesame Street’s skit “True Mud,” a parody of the television show “True Blood.”
Seinfeld Super Heroes
Artist Dave Wachter takes “sketch comedy” to a new level by reimagining the cast of Seinfeld as DC super heroes.