October 11, 2008

anyone know how I can attach files to a post...such as a song?

1. WEEKEND UPDATE THURSDAY. SNL is on a roll this season, managing to stay topical and consistenty funny. I was worried they'd burst their bubble by oversaturating viewers with a half-hour installment this Thursday, but watch it in its entirety here and you will not be dissappointed. Particularly genius is the "REALLY" segment.
2. THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES (Trailer). I remember liking this book, but not being overwhelmed by it. But I am so excited for this movie!!! Dakota Fanning successfully navigating through the awkward pubescent years, Queen Latifah being amazing, that woman from Hotel Rwanda who is great, and Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys doing their best to hold their own. You cannot tell me this trailer does not make you want to see this movie! Maybe people will finally realize that Jennifer Hudson is an atrocious actress and her oscar is a sham. You know what she is good at, however? Singing. Here is a clip of what appears to be her just singing on set for the crew. It's amazing. I'm going to see this movie next Saturday...who's with me?
3. Animation of Eleanor Rosevelt's Universal Declarations of Human Rights. Almost hypnotic use of shape and text to tell a story.
4. Jason Mraz performed last night at Radio City. This incredibly exciting in and of itself because Jason Mraz is something I really, really like. He is a phenomenal lyricist with voice that you just want to crawl in and stay and really fantastic and interesting stylizations (he also studied at AMDA, along with Janelle Monae). But to TOP THAT...guesss who sang back up behind him???
   GAVIN CREEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   Gavin Creel probably has the best voice ever. He just does. I can't really accurately put into words how much I love him. Because I know that I said that The View was something Barry Likes, but Gavin Creel is just in another category altogether. If someone were to ask me what I want to be when I grow up, Gavin Creel is an entirely possible answer. I wish I could attach files of him singing, but I can't figure out how. But check him out. He is one of the most coveted male singers in theater today, as he is on the demo for nearly every show in the past 4 years.
   Gavin Creel singing RAINBOW CONNECTION
   Gavin Creel in HONK, singing "Different," an adorable song from this kid-friendly show
   Gavin Creel in BOUNCE singing "Talent", which is now renamed and at the Public.
   Just check him out...I cannot possibly limit myself to a few songs when Gavin Creel is concerned.

HAPPY WEEKEND!