In case you were wondering why The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Office were in reruns this week, this helpful video will explain why.
Here’s more from the crew of The Office:
The compilation of scenes from the film V for Vendetta, a dystopian political thriller about a dictatorial ruler and ruling party in 21st century Britain, are set to Beethoven’s “1812 Overture.”
For the lyrics, check out Scott Horton’s No Comment at Harper’s Magazine. Read more about Guy Fawkes of the English Roman Catholics that attempted to destroy Parliament and bring down Protestant rule on November 5, 1605.
Michael Douglas gives an incredible performance as “President Andrew Shepherd” on The American President, which was written by Aaron Sorkin. Material cut out from the film was later used in the NBC television series, The West Wing.
It was some time ago that I referenced this incredible scene from the 1998 film, The Siege, starring Denzel Washington and Annette Benning. The Atlantic’s Andrew Sullivan found the clip on YouTube:
The transcript of the scene, featuring Washington (FBI Agent Anthony Hubbard), Benning (CIA Agent Elise Kraft) and Bruce Willis (General William Devereaux), is below.
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Fellow millennial blogger, Adam Conner, says Superbad is a must-see. This cat knows what he is talking about.
Every generation seems to have one iconic movie comedy that gets to a special place, is talked about endlessly, quoted nonstop, seen over and over, and lives on forever as a true classic of its times. For this generation, Superbad is going to be that film.
The legend is true and for he, Adam of the Washington, D.C., is wise beyond his years.
November 20, 2008
