The Useless Critic 2.0

We all know Carrie Underwood's live "Sound of Music" was kind of a flop. This is because there will only ever be one Julie Andrews; we all KNOW that. Oh dear! However, SNL did an excellent job this past One Direction/Paul Rudd/"Anchorman"-crazy weekend parodying it. In fact, they even brought back Kristen Wiig as that freak with short arms to help parody it. You must watch this and you must enjoy this !!!! I admittedly have not been watching must SNL lately...give me time, dammit. I just started watching "Parks and Rec" again. Come back Ann Perkins! p.s. did you know Gwen Stefani's favorite movie is "The Sound of Music?" Food for motherfucking thought!

Ben Stiller's upcoming movie (Christmas Day, so I guess not that upcoming) looks awesome. Actually, it looks awesome, but it could either be awesome or it could suck. Kristen Wiig stars in it as well. Take a look here:  I read the short story a long time ago, but this is most definitely an updated version!

I have to say, if I had to pick my ALL-TIME favorite Kristen Wiig character, it'd be Target Lady. <- Observe. Real Target Cashiers are never like this. No, they are usually hipstery types or bros or old people that take too long when they handle the money. Kristin Wiig quotes from Saturday Night Live : "I'm gonna whip that fake-ass weave off your head! Here comes midnight bitch!"- from the Disney Princesses skit featuring Lindsay Lohan and lest we forget, potentially the greatest Kristen Wiig-centric skit of ALL TIME. She steals the thunder from Christopher Walken and THAT says something. Let me just preface this skit with saying everytime  I say OH MY GAWD I hear OH MY GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWD in my head: question:  your favorite Kristen Wiig skit? 

To anyone who has the dream of writing your own screenplay and kicking Hollywood’s ass (or fucking its face depending on your screenplay), know that it is possible. The Daily Show and the Washington Post both reported the story of how Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo wrote “Bridesmaids,” which is…. 1.        Two people had an idea. 2.        They bought a “How to Write a Screenplay Book.” 3.        They came over for carrots and crackers and other stuff you eat with your hands. 4.        They put their idea into writing. 5.        Nomination for an Academy Award It is that simple. If you are someone that has the idea and the dream, know that it is possible.If you have the idea and the dream, what are you waiting for? Get Writing.

Forget what you know about movies, and forget what you know about movie reviews. This one from Mike Judge has nothing in the book of conventions. I had the chance to watch "Extract" in French, but I don't speak any French, so recently, I finally saw it in English. When it comes to the filmmaking of Mike Judge, of course I was a fan of "Office Space," "King of the Hill," "Beavis and Butthead," and even "Idiocracy." So I greatly awaited what this film had to offer. The premise is Jason Bateman is trying to fuck Mila Kunis :P So far off to a good start. However, Jason Bateman is sadly married to a coupon designer named Kristen Wiig. (Forget character names). A Wife is a Horrible Cockblock  The plot thickens like brownie batter as Jason Bateman takes advice from hairy Ben Affleck and plans to have Kristen Wiig sleep with Ethan from 90210, otherwise known as the sweatshirt wearing bonehead in the photo above, Dustin Milliga...

Hello UCverse: This week is Kristen Wiig week here at The UC, and the lovely lady will fall into the same select line of stars that have had an entire week devoted to them. I wonder if this is the same value as winning a Golden Globe...maybe a Screen Actor.  Anyway, Kristen is now no longer part of the SNL line up, but that doesn't mean her image will fade. Furthermore, get ready for more.  PS: Did I pick the right photo? HELL YES I did.

The send-off they did for her was quite good; Arcade Fire and Mick Jagger were involved. But Kristen was a talent to be reckoned with for nearly her whole duration on Saturday Night Live - it was like there as not one thing she was willing NOT to do. She will be missed but here's to hoping there are great milestones ahead for her. Question:  favorite Kristen Wiig sketch? and: See more here . We'll miss you Kristen!