Date Archives October 2012
Summer in Pain
Action Sequence Idea: A foot chase on 'L' train tracks in downtown Chicago whilst trains operate normally. End of the road. 'Twas all too brief, Chicago. I'm bummed that I won't be able to try CM Punk-inspired pizzas, or roast RedEye. Back at full strength…
The 22 Best Lines From Last Night's Roast of Anthony Bourdain
"Guy, I remember the first time I met you, you taught me how to pronounce your name correctly. Just fit the word 'fi' and 'airy,' because no one is more concerned about Italian authenticity than the motherfucker who created Johnny Garlic's." — Ted Allen The…
The Wedding
1. "The Uni Flatmate" UF: I looooove to smoke. Do you know where I can acquire some weed? I've been craving it since I landed. Hey, Danielle. Did anyone get you a vaporizer for a wedding gift? 2. "The Ex-Girlfriend" (or: "Awkward conversation with Tony's…
My head is spinning round, my heart is in my shoes
Previously on Adam Riff™: Jon: My current driver's license expires on my birthday, and my new one may not arrive before I depart. INT. IRISH PUB – NIGHT Bouncer: Your license is expired. You can't stay. Jon: [pause] Jon: But you can extrapolate from this…
Adam Riff™ Clip of the Week
41. Gay Stepfamily Blackmail with Transgender Walton Goggins (Sons of Anarchy, S05E05) Honourable Mention Staples montage (30 Rock, S07E02) The Greatest Event in Television History (10-11-12) Stray Observations "It's Helen Hunt!" (Bob's Burgers, S03E02) "Pay for his funeral." (Boardwalk Empire, S03E04) Deb: "I am the…
I went and set the Thames on fire, now I must come back down
It's been real, New York City. I'm bummed that I'll miss Rachael Ray's dog food truck tour. Meanwhile: "Jon, I should also mention that the server that your site is on is basically on the last legs and that it may go down at any…
Affogato
Earthquake in a Fishbowl Heaven/hell cake, cheesecake, key lime pie, Brooklyn blackout cake, butterscotch pudding, vanilla, chocolate, and salted caramel ice cream, fresh whipped cream. No one will try this with me. So far this trip to New York City, I've tried chocolate babka bread…
Retro City Rampage Launch Trailer
Can you identify every gaming reference in this Retro City Rampage launch trailer?
Face or Kneecaps
Previously on Adam Riff™: "Your iPhone 5 order has shipped!" Of course it ships the day I leave home for 19 days. Of course. Where am I? Stop disappearing, wi-fi network! I need to find a Starbucks. How are there no Starbuckses around here? [pause]…