Conan is Really Awesome

Last Monday, the Tonight Show got a much needed change when Conan O'Brien took over for Jay Leno.

Not that I have anything against Jay Leno, but enough already. We get it! Your head bobbles and you have a big chin. I'm tired of a monologue aimed at the 40 and over crowd. The Tonight Show was and will soon be again on the cutting edge of late night. If I had to hear Kevin Eubanks go "ooh Jay" one more time after a corny bad economy joke I would be forced to shove bamboo into my own fingernails.

David Letterman probably looks back at not getting the Tonight Show after Johnny Carson left as the best thing that ever happened to him. Way to go Jay, NBC's in the gutter and it's all your fault... Okay, maybe not all his fault.

I'll move on from Jay bashing to Conan praising.

Late Night was the only reason I even tried to stay up late as a youngster. Conan is weird, awkward, and has better comedic timing then most Hollywood A-listers. No offense to Jimmy Fallon, who is doing a rather good job, but who gives a damn about The Roots. I'll take Max Weinberg everyday of the week.

The obvious sexual tension between Conan, Max, and Labamba is quite honestly one of the best running jokes I've ever witnessed. Not only did Max and the boys come along for the ride, but so did Conan's former and current side kick Andy Richter. Andy Richter is a funny dude. Even his failed TV show "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" was hilarious. Unfortunately he's not on the couch next to the desk anymore, but Andy behind a podium is better than no Andy at all.



June 1, 2009 will be a night I will never forget. I was waiting for the day for nearly 4 years when Jay named Conan as heir to the Tonight Show throne. I got home from work just in time, and I was in constant communication with a friend and fellow Conan lover. It was nothing less than epic. Not only did Conan not disappoint but the fact that Will Ferrell and Pearl Jam were the guests made it even better.

If your not watching the Tonight Show you should be asking yourself "what the hell is wrong with me?" Then after you answer the question you should tune in.

-Rimmel

MOVIE REVIEW: The Hangover

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As I mentioned in my first post, that most likely went unread, I work at a movie theater. So here at Channel Hide I was designated to be the "official" movie reviewer. (Note: I am in no way qualified to critique movies besides the fact I see a lot of them. You may think my taste is shit and that's ok). The first movie I'm going to review is the first big comedy of the summer, The Hangover.

Plot Summary:

It is Todd Phillips' sophmore offering after his hit Old School. The cast features Bradley Cooper (He's Just Not That Into You), Ed Helms (The Office) and Zach Galifianakis (Out Cold) who take their friend Doug (Justin Bartha) to Vegas for his bachelor party two days before the wedding. The Hangover has a rare blend of comedy and mystery.

The comedy part is obvious and the mystery comes in when the guys lose Doug and have to piece together a night they don't remember with clues that they find. Zach Galifianakis steals most of this movie. He plays Doug's future brother-in-law Allen. He plays the awkward, clueless, outcast to perfection. Although most of the humor is crude and raunchy there trio of Cooper, Helms, and Galifianakis are so endearing and sometimes so stupid it's far from offensive.

Final Thoughts:

I saw The Hangover at the midnight release in a nearly sold out theater. It was a great experience all around. Not only was the movie hilarious but the crowd was so into it, the film itself seemed even funnier. This will most likely be the funniest movie of the summer, and obviously a must see.

Rating:

I'd give The Hangover a 4/5.

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The Undertaking

Hey, what's up everybody my name is Matt Rimmel. I, like Jim, will be undertaking the task of entertaining the masses with humorous blogs. My topics are whatever I feel like talking about at the time. For example, one might be out the film industry and the next will be about politics. My one goal in life is to be paid to be funny, which I am. However, my sense of humor is not for everyone. Especially, at times, not for the weak of stomach. I'm a 20 year old college student whom is currently working at a movie theater over the summer. I have a multitude of stories from my job and I'll try to relay them to you but my fear is that they are "you had to be their" or "you have to know them" stories. Everything else will simply be my own opinion, but be for warned, I'm usually right. Have a nice day.

-Rimmel