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Jukkalan Petchtai Wongkamlao - 2011 Magnolia Home Entertainment Region 1 DVD One of the more fun films I saw in Thailand was Bodyguard 2, written, directed and starring Petchtai Wongkamlao, better known as Mum Jokmok by his Thai fans. I'm not sure how well Mum's new film is going to play for most North American viewers, but I had a good time here. Hollywood could probably learn something here, with some imaginative action scenes, truly tasteless and simultaneously hilarious jokes, and kickboxing midgets, all in one modestly budgeted movie! And who needs special effects when you have a crew of gifted stuntmen and women riding bicycles, leaping about, and taking and receiving body blows. And then there's Jeeja. Don't bother telling me about the Hollywood actress of the day who took a few months to train for an action role. Jeeja Yanin trained for years before her debut in Chocolate. Mum crafted the film especially for her, so Jeeja has the opportunity to have a leading role. The original Thai title is the name of Jeeja's character. If you've seen Jeeja previously, you know what she's capable of as a martial artist. Here she does stunts with a bicycle including using it as a weapon against a gang of bad guys. There is some kind of story here, with Jeeja as a bicycle courier, doing deliveries for two rival gangs. She lives with her "uncle", played by Mum, and has a crush on the handsome musician next door. All of this is besides the point, which is to allow a series of goofy situations with even goofier characters. There's one gangster who sings his own theme song upon entering a room, the sartorially challenged owner of the bicycle courier service, and a would-be suitor who, as one joker would put it, has a face for radio; Almost nothing is sacred here with the exception of Mum's character, a video store owner, pointing out that everything in his store is legal. And if you think the boast of the guy who proclaims that he'll be selling DVDs of movies released in theaters earlier in the day is some kind of exaggeration, I can tell you about seeing DVDs of Hollywood movies even before they hit U.S. theaters. Some of the humor here is aimed at cliches about life in Thailand. That suitor gets the worst of Mum's verbal barbs, being called "Dog phlegm", among other niceties. There are even a couple inquiries as to whether he's the placenta and the actual baby is somewhere else. Yes, Mum's sense of humor is unfiltered, and some of us like it that way. One of the funnier sight gags involves a hood pulling a knife out of his leg, flinging it away, only to have it ricochet against a warehouse pillar and plunge into his arm. Yeah, it's rude and crude, but also truly entertaining.

Apparently underwear brands are “taking the focus off the crotch shots.” NOOOOO. The New York Times reports that men's underwear brands are trying to make their ads more approachable. "We describe it this way," said [2(x)ist designer Jason] Scarlatti, a winsome, precisely scruffy designer who also works part-time as a comedian. "We are going for something a little more statuesque, and a little less steroid-y."Mr. LaForce interjected, "We are giving the models an identity, so they are not just a piece of meat.""We are taking the focus off the crotch shots," adds Vic Drabicky, a consultant for the brand. This is an example of 2(x)ist's "less steroid-y" marketing. Not entirely bulge-free. Another retailer, Mack Weldon, chose to shoot their product on a less buff model, who was encouraged to show off his playful, goofy side. This "less conventionally attractive" model is Mike Sharits. What a goofball. View Entire List ›

Fox Sports San Diego is searching for the next Fox Sports San Diego Girl. They've got two already in Katie and Nathalie, they need one more. It could be you, but it will probably be Jenna. If you are Jenna, then... hi. To apply you have to upload a video introducing yourself and two pictures. Presently there are three four applicant videos. You've got Jenna and three others. Here's the thing Pad Squad Jenna seems like the perfect fit for this job, but she needs really good competition in order to properly shine. That's why you should apply, unless you're Jenna and you already have... hi. I was trying to think of what makes up a good trio. In just about every case you have the nerdy member, the goofy one and the suave leader. I don't know Katie and Nathalie real well, but as far as I can tell they're both the nerdy one. That means this new member has to be both goofy and suave, while showing leadership qualities. Anyway, apply. Me? I can't figure out how to vote. It says voting isn't open until June 27th, but there's this 5 star system ranking going on right now. I think I gave Jenna 5 stars, but who knows. I'll continue to try. Here's all the info you will need. WHAT: FOX Sports San Diego has launched a search for the next FOX Sports San Diego Girl to join current FSSD Girls Katie and Nathalie. As fan ambassadors of FOX Sports San Diego, the Girls’ mission is to connect with fans through a common passion for the hometown teams. The FOX Sports San Diego Girls promote live games on FOX Sports San Diego, participate in community events, and engage with fans through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. HOW: Interested candidates can go to http://girls.foxsportssandiego.com to submit an application until 11:59pm PST on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Top candidates will be invited to the FOX Sports San Diego studios for an audition in late June, then fans will have the opportunity to vote between June 27 and July 8 for who they would like to see join Katie and Nathalie. Finally, the newest FOX Sports San Diego Girl will be introduced at Del Mar Opening Day on Wednesday, July 17. WATCH: Meet Katie and Nathalie and learn more about the search for the next FOX Sports San Diego Girl here.

Fox Sports San Diego is searching for the next Fox Sports San Diego Girl. They've got two already in Katie and Nathalie, they need one more. It could be you, but it will probably be Jenna. If you are Jenna, then... hi. To apply you have to upload two pictures and a video introducing yourself. Presently there are three four applicant videos. You've got Jenna and three others. Here's the thing Pad Squad Jenna seems like the perfect fit for this job, but she needs really good competition in order to properly shine. That's why you should apply, unless you're Jenna and you already have... hi. I was trying to think of what makes up a good trio. In just about every case you have the nerdy member, the goofy one and the suave leader. It works for every trio from the cast of the Hangover to Nirvana. I don't know Katie and Nathalie real well, but as far as I can tell they're both the nerdy one. That means this new member has to be both goofy and suave, while showing leadership qualities. Anyway, apply. Me? I can't figure out how to vote. It says voting isn't open until June 27th, but there's this 5 star rating system going on right now. I think I gave Jenna 5 stars, but who knows. I'll continue to try. Here's all the info you will need. WHAT: FOX Sports San Diego has launched a search for the next FOX Sports San Diego Girl to join current FSSD Girls Katie and Nathalie. As fan ambassadors of FOX Sports San Diego, the Girls’ mission is to connect with fans through a common passion for the hometown teams. The FOX Sports San Diego Girls promote live games on FOX Sports San Diego, participate in community events, and engage with fans through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. HOW: Interested candidates can go to http://girls.foxsportssandiego.com to submit an application until 11:59pm PST on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Top candidates will be invited to the FOX Sports San Diego studios for an audition in late June, then fans will have the opportunity to vote between June 27 and July 8 for who they would like to see join Katie and Nathalie. Finally, the newest FOX Sports San Diego Girl will be introduced at Del Mar Opening Day on Wednesday, July 17. WATCH: Meet Katie and Nathalie and learn more about the search for the next FOX Sports San Diego Girl here.

With all the bad news running rampant around these parts, I believe it’s time to break out some first class goofy shit I've been saving up for you.I’ve always gotten some pretty weird searches that have led people to this site, so I've taken to writing down the good ones as they crop up. Today is the day to empty them out. (It’s got to be more entertaining than writing about tornadoes and scandals.)It took me quite a while to save these up. I think it’s partly because my hits counter is not able to provide me with as much information any more. Now, when you’re logged into Google and do a search, the search criteria are suppressed from appearing on trackers. Anyway, here is how some people ended up here at Darwinfish2:“If farting were taxed, I’d be in serious trouble” – Belgrade, Serbia.I wonder if the serial farter at the Social Security Administration transferred in from Serbia. This search turned up last year… maybe he was scouting for a new home.“What happens when you leave a tampon in your ass” – Washington DC.It came as no surprise that this search came from DC, as so many people that work there have large, uncomfortable objects lodged up there.“German beard shaping deer” – USAWTF?? I don’t even know where to go with this one. First off, you can read it two ways… does the guy want a German deer that shapes beards, or a regular deer who shapes German beards. Can deer even be German, and if so, do they have identifying characteristics? I’m picturing a herd of deer prancing around in lederhosen, waving giant mugs of ale.Or maybe I’m over-thinking it.(Original Source)“Bodybuilding womansex” – Torrance CASounds like a search from a cellardwelling nerdburger.“Diagram of little chick” – Miami FLI have no idea if he’s looking for this, that I did post: Or this, which I didn't.(Source)“Haley MF pic” – Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, UKSimple search for one of the Modern Family daughters, but holy hell, did you get a look at where that search came from?? Where do the English come up with these names? It looks like a bunch of random letters thrown together all willy-nilly. It’s as if everyone got liquored up after a soccer game and tossed darts at some letters taped to a dartboard. Or maybe it really should be something completely different… maybe when they were laying out and naming the towns, some drunkard wandered in and said, “Want the pint of brown of mine on tap,” but his accent was so strong, they wrote down what they thought they heard.“MILF with huge boobs Orioles teasing” – PortugalThis seems to have two entirely different things going on. A “MILF with huge boobs,” obviously I can see why he’s searching on that (although not why he’d land here). “Orioles teasing?” Is that about the Orioles’ brief playoff run last year, or a bird that keeps pecking at his window? And where does the MILF fit in? Maybe he means “areolas teasing,” which would certainly tie in with the huge MILF boobs.“Small backyard urinal ideas” – Chicago ILWhy in God’s name would anyone put a urinal outside? When you’re a guy, the whole world can be your urinal. Dude is seriously over-thinking it. All you really need is some kind of barrier or partition, to keep you away from prying eyes. Or if you reallyfeel the need for plumbing fixtures, just go back in the house, for cryin’ out loud. Hey Carpetbagger… these are your peeps… what the hell?“2000 lbs of sluts” - Mission Viejo, CAIt sounds like this guy wants to order them by the ton. What I want to know is whether he’s looking for twenty 100-lb sluts, or more like four 500-lb sluts. There’s probably a lot less paperwork involved with the latter, so he’d get a better price.Or maybe it was Jeff Reed, looking for stories about himself.“Baltimore amateur bar slut” – Catonsville MDMaybe his regular bar slut turned pro… You gotta hate when that happens.

OutOfFocus.TV has been on a roll lately with their American Music series, turning out well-produced, fun to watch mini-docs about local bands. Their latest vid profiles Shannon and the Clams, a band you most certainly have encountered on all your friends t-shirts (and probably in concert). It covers everything from their live shows, goofy outfits, punctuality, and even Steve Irwin art. Good stuff.(And if you require more Shannon and the Clams in your life, they're doing a free show at Amoeba today at 6pm.)Categorized: Music, VideoTagged: Shannon and the ClamsNo Comments

In case you missed it, there's a picture of Derek Jeter making the rounds which shows him leaving a local Starbucks with a cup that has the name Philip written on it. (Image courtesy of the New York Post) This is how boring off-days are here in New York. Derek Jeter walking out of a Starbucks with the wrong name on a cup of something - because who knows if it's coffee or some sort of tea - is big news. And I know coffee snobs will be horrified that Jeter goes to Starbucks but I can tell you from second hand stories that he has frequented the coffee chain for a long time. My friend lived in the upper East Side years ago and literally bumped into him as he leaving one somewhere in the 70's, maybe 72nd street? I can't remember the exact location of the place and there seem to Starbucks on every corner of Manhattan these days so your guess is as good as mine. Anyway, the story in the Post goes on to mention that Jeter has used other aliases in the past. Apparently, he checked into a hotel in Seattle in 2007 as Johnny Drama, the name of a character from the HBO show Entourage. Jorge Posada used Ricky Ricardo at that same hotel. Personally, I think the idea of using an alias is fun and I have a word document saved with about three pages of them on my laptop. In the film Notting Hill, Julia Roberts played a movie star - I know, what a stretch! - and the character mentioned a whole bunch of cartoon names she used as aliases when checking into hotels. Now, if you're a regular Starbucks customer, you know that they sometimes spell names wrong. But to be fair, Philip sounds nothing like Derek so either he took someone else's drink or the cashier has extremely bad hearing and doesn't watch baseball. As a joke, a former coworker of mine convinced me tell the cashiers at the Starbucks in the Rockefeller Center concourse that my name was B.T. which stood for Big, um, well, I'm a female so you can figure that second initial out all on your own. I did it a couple of times before I decided to go back to my real name. They were giving me weird looks every time I ordered because I was always laughing. So, if you were famous or just in a goofy mood like I was when I was working at NBC, what would you Starbucks name be? Feel free to leave them in the comments. Oh and to go one step further, what do you think Jeter was drinking? Since it's a cup with a name on it, Starbucks drinkers will know that he didn't order a regular coffee and that he waited at the bar for his order. I'm imagining some sort of skinny latte but who knows.

Buzz off Dwight. We got Vucci Mane now. Life goes on and #WEWILL Go #Magic @italklab @benhower36 @homassrealgm twitter.com/BDRHoops/statu… — Brett David Roberts (@BDRHoops) May 23, 2013 Magic fans don’t miss the three-time defensive player of the year. Though some deluded fans still don #12 Dwight jerseys at games, the majority of fans have replaced Dwight’s goofy smile with a lanky European big man named Nikola Vucevic. If that isn’t enough, Tobias Harris is doing No. 12 some good justice himself, and averaged 18 & 9 as a starter in Orlando. Rob Hennigan snagged a couple of nice prizes with Vucci Mane and Tobias Harris, and he’s also pretty pleased with the trade acquisition of 2012 1st rounder Moe Harkless. The Magic are all set at the 3/4/5 positions and will seek to solidify their backcourt (especially the 1-spot) in the upcoming years, both via the NBA draft and free agency. The Magic select 2nd this year, but are less than enamored with the crop. Trey Burke of Michigan was the pick of Chad Ford for Orlando in his mock draft, and the Cavs seem to be pretty set on Nerlens Noel. Burke will fit well in Orlando, and what is really ideal is that Jameer Nelson is a similar (yet inferior) player whose experience should prove valuable to the Michigan guard. The Magic have a lot of good things going, and none of them are Dwight Howard. He’s in time out in the corner, standing on his head, and fallen on his face. We’ve moved on.

Seen: On blu-ray on our projector set-up, from my personal collection.Some of you may recall that I wrote a little about Re-Animator for both the Coolidge Horror Thon in 2010 and the Boston Sci-Fi Marathon in 2012, and if you follow me on twitter you probably know that I talk about it all the fucking time, because I am... OBSESSED. And yet for one reason or another I've never actually written a full review of it. The other day I busted out the boo-ti-ful blu-ray and everything was so pretty and filled with gooey innards that I decided now is the time. If you are a sad, empty person because you haven't yet seen Re-Animator, here is a little summary: Loosely based on HP Lovecraft's story, the film follows the antics of Herbert West (Jeffrey Combs), a strange but lovably socially inept medical scientist who has discovered a means of conquering death. Studying at Miskatonic Medical School, he enlists the aid of student and roommate Dan (Bruce Abbott) to further his experiments of bringing dead bodies to life. Everything goes to shit when a jealous doctor (David Gale) at the school plots to steal West's work and claim it as his own. There are varying amounts of dismemberment, lobotomies, boobs, and zombies throughout. So the thing about this movie is, it's basically perfect. Even the things that aren't perfect, well actually they are. Jeffrey Combs is a ridiculously watchable force that propels the movie forward with manic glee and hilarious intensity. His character is a perfect anti-hero, compellingly sociopathic and completely self-interested, but not as maniacal or asshole-y as the actual villain. Of course, scream queen Barbara Crampton also leaves an impression. The script is funny and fairly goofy, while buckets of blood and plenty of squishy, oozy bits are thrown in for good measure. Ultimately the film is just a delightful time if you don't lose your lunch. The effects are wonderfully 80's- everything looks simultaneously real and fake. It's not especially scary, but the exploding bodies and super zombie showdown make for thrilling entertainment, and actually the part where a headless Dr Hill is feeling up the kidnapped Meg (Barbara Crampton) is pretty terrifying, I always cringe. I know the music was stolen from Psycho, but I don't care because the main theme works SO well, and I know actual Lovecraft fans don't like it because it's not true to the story, but that doesn't bother me either because unlike Lovecraft this movie isn't racist. It's marvelously re-watchable, with plenty of great little jokes and exciting surprises to survive plenty of viewings. A lot of its appeal rests with Combs, who is oddly mesmerizing in his most iconic role, but I think the filmmakers' able blending of humor and horror along with a bit of Lovecraft's Frankenstein parody makes for complete b-movie success on all fronts. I JUST LOVE IT OK WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT ME TO SAY THIS MOVIE IS THE GREATEST. 5/5Pair This Movie With: Usually I just want to watch Re-Animator again, which I have done. Or you'll probably just want more Jeffrey Combs. I can recommend his other Stuart Gordon/Lovecraft/Crampton team-up From Beyond, or there's the delightfully sick sequel Bride of Re-Animator. Or Doctor Mordrid is a fun time.

APPTEASERS is a collection of apps and games that are new to Android, recently updated, discounted, etc. Whatever the case, we think they’re worth exploring and are willing to bet that many of you would enjoy a few of them. We understand that we won’t get every single app that crosses our path but we hope to filter things a bit and pass them along to you, dear reader. What you’ll find below is a quick plug for apps and games, occasionally using the developer’s own words to describe the title. Note that this column is not intended to be a list of “must have” apps but more of a random assortment of titles you might not already know about. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Google+ as we showcase different apps over there as well! Clean Master Worried about your SnapChat images not actually being deleted from your Android smartphone? Grab this free utility and wipe all your hidden and unused files. Additional details include the ability to kill tasks, manage apps, erase histories, and more. FREE Little Amazon Help your tiny little Amazon friend Lily as you seek to help free the forest from the tyrant Grûûl.  You will have the help from an variety of magical creatures and a number of super powers such as “The Attack of the Clones”, “The Flying Cloud” and  ”Meteor Rain”. Along the way you will collect coins, complete missions, and win trophies to gain new abilities. $1.99 Linpus Launcher Change up your home screen experience with this free launcher app that features a number of options and customization settings.  As you might expect the app lets users set folders, choose effects, adjust the layout, tweak icons, and more. Works for any Android device running 3.0 or later. FREE Diner Dash Your name is Flo and you just quit your previous job so that you can follow your dream of owning a five-star restaurant. First, however, is a bit of humbling as you need to start out with a greasy diner and work your way up the ladder. One of the most popular time management games in mobile, this only recently arrived in Google Play. Free version gives you five levels but you can get the whole enchilada for a buck.  $.99 Swipe Settings Tool Control Add shortcuts to your most commonly accessed or toggled systems settings with this customizable widget. Available in four themes, this one also provides details such as battery info and works with pretty much any launcher you might have. Easy access to Bluetooth, NFC, tethering, Wi-Fi, ringers, and other oft-used settings. Extra points awarded for the lock screen widget for Android 4.2 devices.  FREE EPIC In the official movie tie-in game for the motion picture Epic you’ll be teaming up with the Leafmen, an elite band of samurai style warriors. It is up to you to build a kingdom and help them save the world; however, you won’t go it alone. Nope, all the comical, goofy characters are down to help as well! FREE AutomateIt Smarten up that smartphone with this free client that provides the ultimate in “set it and forget it” customization. Why bother messing around with the same settings every day/night/week when you can have that Android do the heavy work? We’re talking about pretty much everything you might think to adjust: ringers, brightness, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi, SMS, wallpapers, calls, and more. Think of it in terms of “If this, then that”. Be sure to check out the experimental feature which recognizes your activities (walking, driving, etc) FREE SoKoBall A slightly different approach to the popular game sokoban, this one features 90 increasingly harder levels spread across three different worlds. The 3D graphics look great on tablets and high resolution smartphones. FREE DISH Anywhere DISH subscribers can now take their entire DVR with them as the recent update puts pretty much everything you want in your Android. Yep, we’re talking live TV, On Demand, and stuff recorded on your DVR. The new social sharing f