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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Found video / CL-TV Originals Contagious Virals: Fonts fight, Gordon Brown fails and more
Posted By Christian Yoder on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 7:33 AM
The undying Swine Flu moves quick. But these virals move even quicker. As a way of keeping you distracted from the epidemic and other bad news, here are some of our favorite videos clips of the week. From the political to the humorous to sports to dance, we're providing a little taste of why the Internet is such a great place. Enjoy!
Font Fight
Ever wonder what it would look like if those typefaces and fonts came to life and duked it out in a fight to the death? Well, if you ever had that ridiculous, random thought pass through your head, you're apparently not alone.
Breakfast Club Breakdance
B-boys had the opportunity to showcase their stuff Sunday night when the Breakfast Club hosted one of it's popular breakdance competition.
Gordon Brown Fail
The difference between Gordon Brown and Barack Obama. It's subtle, but it's there.
Magic vs. Cavaliers
If you didn't see the last two minutes of game two of the Magic/Cavaliers NBA playoff series, it's worth checking out. Whether you're a basketball fan or not, it's still one the greatest finishes to a game I've ever seen, culminating with Lebron James' 3-point miracle shot.
Python
Whoever volunteered for this filming project has some very large cojones. Just watching it gives me the heeby-jeebies.
We're always looking for more funny, crazy and wild videos floating around cyberspace. Please share by flipping us a link to backtalk@creativeloafing.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Found video / CL-TV Originals The best thing since ShamWow!
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM
If you've seen the ShamWow commercials on TV (and thought, what the heck?), you'll appreciate this.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Found video / CL-TV Originals Les Claypool goes fishing
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Read CL's live review of the Les Claypool show at the Neighborhood Theatre May 26 here.
Movie Trailers / CL-TV Originals Terminator Salvation: Rage Against the Machine
Posted By Christian Yoder on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:23 AM
By Matt Brunson
Here's a trivial nugget that never ceases to amuse me: Back when writer-director James Cameron was initially prepping 1984's The Terminator, one of his first choices to play the iconic title character wasn't Arnold Schwarzenegger -- it was O.J. Simpson. But Cameron soon changed his mind, stating that "people wouldn't have believed a nice guy like O.J. playing the part of a ruthless killer."
Oops.
So here we are 25 years later, with Simpson having gone off to, uh, do other things and Cameron himself splitting the franchise after two installments. And the primary question begged by Terminator Salvation must be, "Is this film necessary?" Not really. But here comes the follow-up query: "Is it worth the admission price anyway?" To which the answer is a resounding yes.
For the whole review, click here.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Found video / CL-TV Originals What would Jesus' salary be?
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Are you paying attention to The Charlotte Observer's two-part series on the Inspiration Network? If not, let me help you get up to speed:
Remember the Bakker's of PTL fame? (PTL = Praise the Lord, by the way.) Well, when their scam-church collapsed, the Cerullo family purchased some of their bankrupt assets. And, today, they've managed to convince their viewers — both here and abroad — to send in millions of dollars, and they've also talked South Carolina officials into tax incentives, far out pacing not only the Bakker's B.S. but other TV preachers as well.
How? Apparently all you have to do to separate people from their money and good sense is say, "God brings financial favor to those who donate." Now you know.
David Cerullo, a businessman and head of Inspiration Ministries, makes $1.5 million per year (and that's not counting his wife salary, daughter's salary, son's salary — and their spouses, too).
How much money do you think Jesus would pull down per year? What would his multi-million dollar Bible campus and propaganda training center look like? Yeah; doesn't make sense, does it?
Condos. Shops. Outdoor concerts. Internships to prepare students for careers in broadcasting.All were to be part of the Inspiration Networks' 93-acre City of Light.
Or so S.C. and Lancaster County officials thought when they gave their blessing – along with at least $5 million in incentives – to the religious broadcaster.
But more than five years after unveiling its plans, Inspiration has delivered on few of its development promises, leaving Lancaster officials disappointed as they try to revive a county with 19 percent unemployment.
Read more from the second installment at Charlotte.com.
In case you missed it, here's Part I.
Check out the "City of Light." Here's hoping your grandma isn't helping to fund it:
Friday, May 22, 2009
Found video / CL-TV Originals Dwele in Charlotte this Sunday
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Fri, May 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM
The smooth soul vocalist Dwele is coming to Charlotte Sunday, May 24 to host a party sponsored by McDonald's, Firm Events, Fred Massey and Thomas Washington. Check out the flyer:
For more info, call 877.993.8499.
And in case you never heard of the dude, check out this music video:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Movie Trailers / CL-TV Originals Paris 36: French frolic
Posted By Christian Yoder on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Review by Matt Brunson
The Criterion Collection's March 24 DVD release of The Last Metro was followed approximately a week later by the arrival of Paris 36 to our shores, and the pair would make an interesting double feature for anyone willing to hoof it between the local art-house and the home theater.
Like Francois Truffaut's 1980 effort, this new picture, co-written and directed by Christophe Barratier (The Chorus), centers on the coping mechanisms of a French theatrical troupe as they try to pry loose the fingers of the fascists who threaten their very lifeline. And how do they cope? By embracing that age-old adage, the one stipulating that the show must go on.
To read the full review, click here
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Found video / CL-TV Originals Ode to the Real Housewives of NYC
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Funny shit:
Found video / CL-TV Originals 'I work at the Red House and I'm white'
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM
"At the Red House, where black people and white people buy furniture."
So, there's a furniture store in High Point with the above motto. It's called the Red House. According to an article in the Observer, the shop has garnered attention recently because of its bizarre Youtube commercial. Check it out:
"We thought the idea was hilarious to use race and racial reconciliation as a marketing angle," Neal [one of the singers] said Monday. "We also knew it would raise eyebrows and spark discussion."
The Red House has been in business for 50 years and offers new and used furniture.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Movie Trailers / CL-TV Originals Angels and Demons opens today
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Check out film critic Matt Brunson's review of Angels & Demons, the prequel to the international smash The Da Vinci Code, here.
