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On a recent episode of Parks & Recreation, Patton Oswalt described his funny vision for the next Star Wars film as Amy Poehler listened. A creative person named Isaac Moores, who goes by Izac Less on YouTube, rose to the occasion and made a video illustrating Oswalt’s description of Star Wars VII, which adds some characters such as Iron Man Tony Stark. Check it out.
What is your favorite part of Patton Oswalt’s vision? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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In case you want to watch all of the Star Wars films again and don’t have the time, this video compilation features all six Star Wars movies running at the same time. It is an interesting video, where you can contrast and compare all of them at the same time. So sit back and watch Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and The Clone Wars (2005). It is a good way to start your preparation for Star Wars VII, which will be directed by J.J. Abrams. [May 2013 Update: Unfortunately, the YouTube video of all six movies is no longer available.]
What is your favorite Star Wars scene? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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One of the most played songs on the radio for awhile has been Gotye‘s song “Somebody That I Used To Know.” So it was about time that someone took the song and made it about Star Wars. Check out the latest viral video circulating the Internet.
The video follows the style of the video for the original song. Teddie Films created the parody.
By the way, despite recent Internet rumors, Gotye is alive and not dead.
What do you think of the song parody? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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After last year’s excellent “Darth Vader Kid” (“The Force”) commercial, Volkswagen has gone back to the Star Wars films to present one of the few things that can compete with a kid: dogs. Below is “The Bark Side,” which is Volkswagen’s new commercial that like last year’s commercial features the Star Wars “Imperial March” theme music.
The dogs each represent someone or some thing from Star Wars, including the whippet dog as an All Terrain Armored Transport vehicle (AT–AT). Can you find Princess Leia, Luke, and Han Solo? If you are having trouble identifying the dogs, check out this slide show. The VW commercial will air during the Super Bowl like last year’s “The Force,” featuring the Darth Vader Kid.
When I saw the “Bark Side” title, I initially thought we were going to get a cover of Eddie and the Cruisers — I mean John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Well, maybe the dogs will cover “On the Dark Side” next.
What do you think of the new commercial? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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In case you were too busy driving around with your dog on your car roof or wondering how to finish that research paper with Wikipedia going dark for a day in protest of a proposed law, here are some of the recent pop culture stories you might have missed.
Movies
The Los Angeles Times notes that four recent movies leave the viewer with an open ending. (Watch out for spoilers!)
Do the proposed new rules for the documentary category of the Academy Awards make sense?
George Clooney is planning a movie about art historians rescuing art looted by the Nazis.
Keifer Sutherland reports that shooting for a 24 movie could start in a few months.
A new documentary looks at the life and career of comedian Bernie Mac.
Metromix has 21 films to watch for in 2012.
Another Bruce Almighty sequel is in the works, but this time with Jim Carrey returning.
James Franco’s new movie about the life of writer Hart Crane is available on demand or through download. (review)
This year, four film classics return to theaters but this time in 3-D. . .
The Los Angeles Times takes a look at the character of Sherlock Holmes’s sidekick Watson on the screen through the years.
NY Times reviews new documentary in the Paradise Lost series about the West Memphis 3, recently cleared of murder.
Why an empty box was the Star Wars holiday gift sensation in 1977.
Wes Anderson’s upcoming film is Moonrise Kingdom:
Music
Owl and Bear has an interesting list of top 2011 albums.
The New York Times reviewed Glen Campbell’s “Farewell Tour” performance in NY.
Bill Moyers explains why Woody Guthrie is relevant now.
Kelly Willis talks about making an album with her husband Bruce Robison. (No Depression)
Madlands? Bruce Springsteen’s forthcoming album is angry. (Paste)
A conversation with Texas legendary troubadour Billy Joe Shaver.
Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, and Taylor Swift will perform at Grammy Awards on Feb. 12.
A proposed Indiana law sets performance standards (w/ fines) for the national anthem at public schools and colleges.
Turnstyled Junkpiled has a “tribute show” collection of videos of artists covering Townes Van Zandt songs.
John Fogerty made a guest appearance on the new Fox TV show The Finder, also singing the theme song.
Van Halen just released its first David Lee Roth video since 1996.
Television
The Golden Globes award show was on Sunday, leading to the question: Do the Golden Globes pick better winners than the Oscars?
The 500th episode of The Simpsons airs Feb. 19.
The Paley Center for Media celebrates Bill Cosby’s 50 years in show biz.
AMC is developing a Goodfellas TV series. Yeah, I think this is funny. Clown funny.
Other Pop Culture News
Alvin! Check out the history of Alvin and the Chimpmunks.
Barry Larkin on his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A new biography of Stephen Hawking celebrates the ideas of the world’s most famous scientist. (review)
Better start stockpiling those Twinkies and cupcakes. Hostess filed for bankruptcy.
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