The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

 

Watched The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar last night. Had stayed away from it because just wasn't in the mood for a Wes Anderson film but honestly the thing about the cards made me curious. I'm glad it did because I found it delightful - and it's not a movie - its a short film (only 40 minutes in length). It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley. Worth a watch.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Every time I listen to music while driving.

- 100%

- I admit I laughed

- Heh Heh

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Nestle document says that majority of their products are unhealthy.  Rule of thumb - most processed foods are unhealthy and should be avoided.

- VDH: The New Regressive Dark Ages

- This made me smile.

- China lied, people died, planet-wide

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Get the feeling that JR Smith is never going to live this one down

- Benedict Cumberbatch real-life hero

- Am I a bad person for laughing at this?

- Sorry Mr. Einstein Edit - I agree with Borepatch that the letter is most likely a fake.

- TBS could literally get better ratings showing reruns of The Andy Griffith Show

- Evidence of actual man-made climate change

- Cool - how we found the giant squid

Alan Rickman

I'd be remiss not mentioning the passing of the great Alan Rickman. He burst onto the public's consciousness as Hans Gruber but is probably best remembered as Professor Snape. Rickman's death comes shortly after the passing of David Bowie. If I were 69-years old, famous and British - I'd be nervous right about now. Accordingly I'm guessing Elton John and former Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May probably scheduled doctor's appointments this week.

Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe remembers Rickman as a great friend. Movie and TV critic Alan Sepinwall had a nice summary of Rickman's career and impact.

Alan Rickman was so great he could even make having a simple cup of tea something awesome! Also as an aside - here's Benedict Cumberbatch doing Alan Rickman singing Candle in the Wind.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Cool a map of Britain and Ireland made from pub locations

- An oral history of my favorite Tom Cruise character

- I sometimes can't remember how old I am but Benedict Cumberbatch can recall 1,480 lines of Hamlet

- A list of the 100 greatest movies of all-time. Not saying I agree with the list but I will use it next time I'm looking for a movie on Netflix.

- Phil Ivey is counter-suing Borgata to get his $9.6 million in winnings. I'm fascinated by this story.

- The Pogues are launching their own brand of Irish whiskey.

- Interesting Hunter S. Thompson animated interview.

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

One of the reasons I don't like Peyton Manning is because he seems like the type who needs to have that "C" on their chest to show people they are a "leader"... What if you put all the viruses in the world into one pile? Amazing especially when you think that all the HIV in the world could fit into a teaspoon... Meat Slurry would be a good name for a band. Or an entree companion to Golden Corral's Chocolate Waterfall... What if the average family spent money like the federal government?...  If I changed my name to Fausto Carmona - what are the chances I could trick the Mets into signing me to an MLB contract?... In season 3 of Sherlock they should have just had an animated Benedict Cumberbatch since they've decided to make Sherlock Holmes into such a cartoon character... General Arse Buiscuitses. As opposed to to Specific Arse Buiscuites?... Fantasy do not attempt! Do not let a woman drive you to work - she will attempt to jump onto a train if you're running late...

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The Eiffel Tower lit up in the colors of the South African flag in memory of Nelson Mandela

- The Boston Celtics have to feel pretty good right now. They have Brad Stevens as coach (the anti-Jason Kidd) and then there's this coming up the next couple of years (speaking of Jason Kidd)

- This Iron Bowl call is pretty funny

- As a child of the 80's when you think Nelson Mandela you think Apartheid and then you think Artists United Against Apartheid and Sun City

- Is Jack Morris a Hall of Famer? The folks at Baseball-Reference.com don't think so.

- Awesome - Benedict Cumberbatch recites R Kelly lyrics

- Forgotten history - when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were on the lunar surface - the Russians crashed into the moon

- Heh heh - Clint Eastwood riding a miniature pony

- Spontaneous street pillow fights - fantastic!