CBS will dip into the Dead Whitney Houston ratings pool one more time, for this year's Grammy Awards broadcast, airing a special on "what happened this year" music-wise. And, of course, the biggest thing to happen "this year" was Houston. [source] So that's a whole…
Date Archives January 2013
Adam Riff™ Clip of the Week
3. Cold Open (Utopia, S01E01) Honourable Mention Torture Scene (Utopia, S01E01) Nick's awkward dancing and attempt to pitch a fake diabetic fit (New Girl, S02E13) Wheels Ontario (Kroll Show, S01E01) Van Montage (Legit, S01E01) Stray Observations Most Creative Shoe-Horning of a "The Wire" Alum Guest…
A new vacancy in our humanity
The Sundance Film Festival begins today, and Slamdance tomorrow. Our official selections: Toy's House Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Supporting Cast: Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Alison Brie Three unhappy teenage boys flee to the wilderness where they build a makeshift house and live off the land as…
Locked out of Heaven
Just as record cold temperatures abate in California, I'm summoned to New York City. FOREVER COLD. I am sooo gonna contract the flu, hopefully after I can day-trip down to Philadelphia to try Drew's sandwich.
gook kid, bad p.S.A.t
Chris Rock: I honestly believe you should have a mortgage to buy a gun. No one with a mortgage has ever gone on a killing spree. That's a serious thought! A mortgage is a real background check. They don't just give mortgages out, you know!…
Adam Riff™ Clip of the Week
2. Leg Hair + Terminator 2 (Bob's Burgers, S03E10) Honourable Mention Professional Mourners (Best Funeral Ever, 01-06-13) Chili's Baby Back Ribs Jingle Singer's Funeral (Best Funeral Ever, 01-06-13) CM Punk's Promo (WWE Raw, 01-07-13) Deaf Partner (The Joe Schmo Show, S03E02) The couple whose finances…
Chinese Democracy
Alright, if I tinker with this any longer, I'll need to be institutionalised. I am chuffed (or was) to present Recall Me Maybe, Adam Riff™'s audio nightcap to 2012, our ninth such annual mix. I hope you enjoy it, flaws and all. Thanks to Jon…
Creeper Status Master Lurk
While browsing the weekly circular for Lucky Supermarkets, I saw this: Red velvet all in my chain Red velvet all in my ring Red velvet all in my watch Not pictured: A coupon for 1 free mango with a $15 purchase. INT. JON'S FLAT –…
Bigmouth Strikes Again
All caught up on Degrassi. What had I been missing? Photo Album – Jeremy Lin and Chandler Parsons' bromance
Your arms are just too short to box with God
Previously on Adam Riff™: In 2013, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will achieve a rare "Jude Law": Snitch (February 22) G.I. Joe: Retaliation (March 29) Pain and Gain (April 26) The Fast and the Furious 6 (May 24) No release date yet for Empire State (late…