The Useless Critic 2.0

Episode 9 The Rains of Castamere There is a reason I’ve been so tardy in getting this recap up. Because I don’t want to write it. “The Rains of Castamere” was a devastating hour of television. I know a lot of you feel the same way. And this is from someone who has read the first three novels in the series. Even though I knew what was coming, it still punched me real hard in the gut. For those of you naysayers out there that say “They’re just fictional characters/it’s just a tv show” get the fuck out right now. Wow, I am defensive today! Must be the coffee. Let’s start with the less traumatic storylines, shall we?

Song of the Day A gorgeous rendition of this song. I'm seeing them (again) in Phoenix in a few weeks with my girlfriend. :)

Song of the Day She has a voice like MILK. 

I love "That Thing You Do!" A lot of people do. I don't know this because I have asked many people but because Rotten Tomatoes tells me so. Now I remember when this was being filmed, it was a HUGE deal because it was set in Erie and I'm not sure there has been another major film set in Erie. It was really random to me, because why would you set a movie in Erie if it wasn't a true story? ....... While Tom Hanks chose to make Erie part of the nexus of his love letter to the glory days of rock and roll (yeah yeah yeah!), he did not really film it there. They stopped up by Mercyhurst briefly (near my parents' home FYI) to take some exterior shots and, well, that was that. Now I understand the impetus behind this decision, as well as Hanks' concept to shoot it in Orange County California . I remember this because the Erie Times News discussed this and I read the article, nearly 20 years ago now (ahhhh I was like eight okay so I'm still ...

Still no idea who she is! Me: I have no idea who you are. Were you on "Girls?" Greta: No, that's stupid. Who are you? Me: I'm actually half Kardashian. Greta (staring):  No, you're not. Me: I'm Sarah Jessica Parker. Greta: No! Me: Shaq. Greta: This is so lame. Can you just ask me questions and leave, please? Me: Okay. (now, I stare, and say NOTHING). Greta: You're creepy. Me:  I'm sorry "After Earth" bombed. Greta: I'm, I'm not in "After Earth." I'm in "Frances Ha." Me: I don't care. Greta: Why are you doing this? Me: Because I need publicity. BIG NAMES. Greta: Why not Carey Mulligan? Me: She's British. (whispers) NO ONE CARES. Greta: I'm leaving. (gets up) YOU'RE SICK. Then I woke up.

Summary: I love JGL, I love ScarJo. I don't understand porn. That being said, this looks amazing. See also - Tony "Angels In the Outfield" Danza, Julianne "Cougar" Moore. See here- It comes out this fall. I am excited! I wish it was sooner though. Oh and I guess I'm back. 

My friend Alyssa will be featured in a Bushwick art show. Yes like "Girls." But I don't watch "Girls" that often. Okay, you can view her art at her website ( click here ).  It's happening all weekend   at the Ange Noir Cafe at 247 Varet Street. NO I DON'T REMEMBER WHERE THAT IS.  Diana Abi Khalil is curating it. Other featured artists: Emmanuel Germond, and Michael Linton Simpson (a.k.a. Percy Feils). Here's the facebook event so you know it's legit.