Iron Man- the movie is one of the funniest sci-fi action films I’ve seen. We’re still laughing at the ridiculous premise of a rascally genius who builds not only a quasi perpetual motion reactor but also a semi-indestructible iron suits of armor in order to fight middle-eastern terrorists and evil American weapons manufacturers. Marvel always finds a good way to simultaneously glorify and criticize the American military and our struggle to responsibly use weapons technology.

The movie pokes a lot of fun at superhero conventions, but sadly lacks homo eroticism except that Downey and Jeff Bridges both look like they are ready for action at a leatherman’s conference, like IML weekend. Still, there are some major flaws in the plot such as Gwyneth Paltrow as Miss Pepper Pots complete incompetence in being able to call her boss when she learns of the murder attempt on his life and his rival’s ability to build another super suit over the weekend. It just seemed ridiculous!

The Sex And The City ladies were in London to premiere their new movie. It is surprising that a film based around New York City came out in England first. And yes I get told I look like Mr. Big played by Chris Noth and no, I don’t mind if you say it, but please include “but younger and cuter” when you tell me that. I really like being told I’m cuter and younger than a famous rich celebrity.

If you live in Chicago be sure to check out the musical parody MOLLYWOOD created by Scott Bradley and Jonny Stax of the Scooty and JoJo Show. The event is a crazy mash-up of all the John Hughes classic 80s films that featured actress Molly Ringwald.

Originally meant to be a tribute to Pretty and Pink, writer Scott Bradley quickly decided to fuse Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club into the plot. It’s amazing how he was able to intertwine these three movies into one story. Although at times we were left wondering just WHAT the plot was, the mixing up of story lines led for a joyful and campy spectacle.

Scott’s uncanny take on Anthony Michael Hall almost steals the show from the perfectly cast Charis Boyd as Molly Ringwald. Her hair was great and it made Molly Ringwald’s 80s hairdo as iconic as Mickey Mouse ears thanks to the wonderful hair styling of Eric Daley.

Arrive early since both venues have limited seating and drink a lot, cause it will make the show seem even funnier. If you love 80s teen movies, you won’t want to miss this one.

The acoustic duo Coyote Grace joins us to talk about their new album, fascination with the Rainbow Brite character and their appearance at the ALT Q Festival.

The honky tonk pair of Joe Stevens, a transman singer/songwriter from Northern California and Ingrid Elizabeth on vocals and upright bass will be at the Alt Q Music Festival at the Old Town School of Folk Music on May 17th. We hope you can all make it out to this fabulous event filled with top notched musicians.

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Join us as we chat about David Archuleta’s father being banned from American Idol set, a Chinese Man invents a beer bottle solar water heater, a final resting place for those who love the sea,Neptune Memorial Reef, a crazy new umbrella called the NUBRELLA the umbrella for people who have $60 to blow on an umbrella that makes you look like a Sid and Marty Kroft Character.

We also talk about Visual Age Recognition Software in Japan to be used as a way of limiting underage access to cigarettes from vending machines, a man losing 35,000 in marinated money scam and a Japanese kerosene soaked man commits suicide with help from police when they give him a light.

The podcast that always reminds you that all you have to do is poke the beast in the eye to survive- Feast of Fools.

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