In my most recent podcast, I interview double-amputee and actress from Whitefish Montana: Kimberley Barreda. I also talk about Goth Prom, seeing M.I.A. live, and Barack Obama (of course ha).
– Tiff
Category: Blog
“The Orphanage”
Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film “The Orphanage” (“El Orfanato”), is an amazing horror film that literally INVENTS a new genre of horror.
And the best part, it features characters with disabilities. A very interesting, relevant movie for me (and I’m sure for you too).
The reason I believe it invents a new genre within the genre of horror, is because you actually cry tears of joy for the “scary bad people” at the end of the film.
Talk about a mindfuck. I truly loved it!
It’s on DVD and Netflix’s “Play Now” feature, so check it out asap. If you’re a horror fan and don’t mind subtitles, and have a disability on top of all that, you’ll really like this film.
Your sorta-movie reviewer extrordinaire…
– Tiff
Electric minivans actually used to exist…
…until they were killed by the bastards at Chrysler in the mid ’90s. I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to own an electric minivan. I wonder if this oldie – the EPIC – could’ve been equipped with a lowered floor and stuff (anyone know?), so us gimps could drive it….
I bet Mark E. Smith at Wheelchairjunkie.com would know.
Anyways, for more info on the EPIC and TECVan by Chrysler (and the real conspiracy behind why they were discontinued), visit this very informative site: Allpar.com.
BRING THESE BABIES BACK, FUCKTARDS!
– Tiff
For the geographically challenged…
<—- This is where Myanmar is located.
India, China, and Thailand border this not-so-well-known country.
The reports of over 100,000 dead from the horrific recent typoon that hit this country last week, have been plain shocking.
More on the tragedy can be found on CNN, with info on how to donate.
– Tiff
“Pineapple Express”
From the guys that brought you “Superbad” and “Freaks & Geeks” (Seth Rogen most notably), I present to you the upcoming pot-smoking, murder caper, summer comedy: “Pineapple Express”
w00t!
It opens early August and I CANNOT wait. James Franco is in it and he’s my new celebrity boyfriend, don’t ya know (licks lips evily). I even have a picture of him from a photo-shoot he did for French Vouge on my nightstand (yes, I know I’m a dork).
What can I say? There’s just something about chin-length hair on a guy (Johnny Depp!) that gets me everytime.
Plus, M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” kick-ass song (which btw is sampled from a Clash song) is in the trailer, so you’re pretty much required to love this movie.
– Tiff
Big MSNBC Article on SCI
It was just published yesterday, and it talks about all the really exciting and varied options there are (stem cells, olfactory cells, estim, schwann cells, pharmeceuticals, ‘aggressive PT,’ and gene therapy) to hopefully treat SCI, and soon find a cure/treatment.
Advances offer hope for spinal cord injured patients
It’s just good to see this kind of stuff in the news.
The more public awareness on SCI, the better! For real! We can’t let Paris Hilton, pointless primary coverage, and news on Scarlett Johanson’s engagement hog the news ALL the time.
– Tiff
Logan Magazine
I’m giving props this Friday eve to Logan Olson, a sexy chic wiith a TBI who started Logan Magazine not so long ago; a mag for young women with disabilities.
What a great concept! And it looks so professional too. w00t!
– Tiff
Ready for some more Funny Sh#!?
The Comedy Central ROAST of Flava Flav (umm did I spell his name right?):
– Tiff
PS. Hope you don’t mind the abundance of raunchy humor on my blog lately. Believe me – for personal reasons – this is really, REALLY needed.
Encanta!
RUN to See Harold & Kumar 2!
This movie is so fucking funny I was literally crying 1/4 of the entire movie. So, so, so, soooooooooooo good!!
Talk about a pleasant surprise, too. We went in thinking it was going to be a mediocre sequel, but after the “Bottomless Party” at their friend’s mansion in Miami, and the perfectly timed playing of Mickey Avalon’s kickin’ song, “My Dick,” (Limewire it. You won’t be disappointed), I was enamoured with the writers of the film from there on out.
My other fav scenes included the “Goonies” monster and Kumar looking for a Baby Ruth, Neil Patrick Harris riding a unicorn, and the college flashback of Harold as a gothy angsty youngin’ (with eyeliner!).
It’s totally worth the money, my peep-peeps. Run, wheel, as fast as you can, to see the funniest movie I’ve seen in, like, forever.
Oh, and I totally have a crush on Kal Penn now. Nummy.
– Tiff
An Ode to Iron Chef America
How can you not love this show?!
Thank you crazy host/kung-fu guy, thank you dorky Alton Brown, thank you snarky judges, thank you secret ingredients…
And of course, thank you Mario Batalli, Cat Cora, Bobby Flay, or Masaharu Morimoto, for making my Sunday nights pretty much the best (and craving-induced) night of the week.
May it never be cancelled: Iron Chef America
Allez Cuisine!
– Tiff