Pumpkin spice season is upon us. Looks like Cheerios is trying to get an early jump on the awfulness. Bloomberg.com has more on it HERE.
Delightful Des Plaines Guy has made homemade horror movies for 25 years
Some movies are bad.Sometimes they are good, but sometimes it does not matter when the person behind them is simply so charismatic,whimiscal, and wonderfully weird.
Such is the case with Des Plainnes film maker David ‘the Rock’ Nelson. He’s made homemade horror movies like ‘the Devil Ant’ , ‘Miss Werewolf’ and ‘The Giant Horny Toad Monster’ on a cam corder since the 80’s.  Nelson gets the films out by duplicating them himself and mailing them out of his house. With production values that look like literal shoe strings holding up monsters and store bought costumes, he enthusiastically performs most of the parts himself. If you live next to him, seeing the Rock (No, not Dwayne Johnson) running around his yard in a mummy costumes is just another day but for him it’s another movie to make. Nelson who and has no problem mugging it up on camera occasionally for WGN Chanel 9 and promoting his madcap movies himself at various fan conventions. But his lovable off-the-wall personality is on full display in this June episode of ‘Outsider’ a documentary web series by VICE covering the minds behind the odd world of B-movies, watch it below.
The episode entitled “On the Road with the World’s Most Hyperactive Horror Director” does make it clear that going on a cross country trip with Nelson can be challenging, considering he never has an ‘off’ switch but you can’t deny the guy is a genuine character who shows it’s great to just be yourself.
Plus You got to love that Chicaaaaaaago accent. Congrats to the Rock on his success at legitimately making fun stuff for over 25 years.
@kevkellam
New innovative bus that drives above traffic in China
China may have us beat with mass transit innovations. Earlier this week, a 300 passenger 72 ft long ‘straddling bus’ that operates above traffic of smaller vehicles was tested. Just look at the lounge-like cabin, imagine a CTA bus like that? Are we looking at our transit future or we going to deal with more announcements like “[BING! BONG!] We are currently experiencing signal traffic ahead…” on our next Blue Line ride to O’Hare? These questions can only be answered with time. Kudos to the designers for this clever idea that could legitimately make life easier in packed cities around the world.
– Kevin
Decision On Double Door Boot-Out Date Delayed By Judge
(from chicagoist.com)
The long and tangled Double Door eviction case hit another delay on Thursday. Judge Orville Hambright, Jr. was expected to name a date by which the fabled music club must vacate its Wicker Park home; but the judge delayed his decision in order to allow further review of Double Door’s scheduled bookings. (MORE HERE)
Looks like the judge got the pizza and beer I sent him!! Hope he likes doughnuts too!! – m
Your Own Stage At Riot Fest!!!
It would be my life’s dream to have a stage at Riot Fest named after myself. Â But enough about me, this is about YOU.
Actually, they are naming two stages, maybe one for you and one for me?!
#RiotFestSucks
X Ambassadors and Tom Morello
We were treated to a huge surprise Saturday afternoon at Lollapalooza… Tom Morello, the pride of Libertyville, jumped onstage with X Ambassadors to perform a new song called Collider:
And now they have released the official music video for the song!
A match made in sonic heaven
<3 @laurenoneil
Who’s Ready to Medal?
Filing Cabinet Smokers are Apparently a Thing
Obsessed with brisket and looking for a project this weekend? Â Well, you’re all set. Build your own file cabinet smoker!
Here’s a sit that can walk you through it: Instructables.com
Facebook’s new anti-clickbait algorithm buries bogus headlines
(from techcrunch.com)
Facebook Pages and websites that frequently withhold, exaggerate or distort information in their link headlines will disappear from News Feed thanks to a new anti-clickbait algorithm that’s now rolling out.
Facebook manually classified tens of thousands of headlines with a clickbaitiness score to train the new algorithm. Now it can detect headlines like “When She Looked Under Her Couch And Saw THIS… I Was SHOCKED!”; “He Put Garlic In His Shoes And What Happens Next Is Hard To Believe”; or “The Dog Barked At The Deliveryman And His Reaction Was Priceless.”
Rather than just assigning a binary “Yes, clickbait” or “not clickbait,” each story gets a score about how egregious it is. The algorithm primarily looks for phrases often used in clickbait headlines but not in legitimate headlines, similar to email spam filters. (MORE HERE)
Thanks for checking out this article. I don’t understand FBÂ algorithms. Maybe one day I will but I doubt it. Meanwhile, until then check out my vlog from behind the scenes at Lolla this year.
‘Star Wars’ live action TV series in the works
The Force will awaken in a whole new way if ABC has their way, when the TV network’s executive recently revealed that ABC is working on making a series based on Star Wars characters a reality at today at Television Critics Association’s semi-annual press tour in Beverly Hills, California. ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey responded to a question on if the network was interested in doing a series with the Star Wars property which is owned by ABC’s parent company Disney, she responded that their is ongoing talks to develop a show in the epic world which is still mega-popular in film and other mediums.
“The conversations with Lucas, we have had conversations with them and will continue to have conversations with them. I think it would be wonderful if we could find a way to extend that brand into our programming.” said Dungey according to EW.  She noted that there is no exact expected time frame to produce the series, and furthermore the show’s story will be kept under wraps until it airs. “That company exists under a big shroud of secrecy. If you feel Marvel’s secretive, [Lucasfilm] takes it to a whole other level … [Talks] are ongoing. We don’t have an official timeline yet.”
The challenge of making Star Wars live action show for TV is quite big, as fans expect a high level of production and special effects. This is not like other big sci-fi shows like Star Trek which got the beefed up when they made the jump from TV to Movies, so the potential SW series will need to sustain the magic. Plus you have to consider how these shows compliment or play into the stories of the new Star Wars films like ‘the Force Awakens’ and the upcoming prequel ‘Rogue One’.
Disney also owns Marvel and has already utilized Marvel characters for ‘Agents of S.H.E.I.LD’ and ‘Agent Carter’ as dramatic series. ‘Carter’ got cancelled but ‘Agents’ still continues with a fourth season coming soon. Meanwhile Marvel shows with interwoven stories on Netflix like ‘Luke Cage’, ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘Daredevil’ have seen success. When asked if ABC’s Marvel series would go the same route, Dungey responded “ we have talked a little bit about that, yes.”Â
Here is an idea. Jedi Master Yoda in a hilarious sitcom where he opens up a yogurt shop with comedic results. Yeah, I know bad idea.
Tour Of Our New Home!
After saying goodbye to our temporary home at 190 N State Street, we have officially moved into the BADDEST PLACE I HAVE EVER SEEN in NBC Tower.
Here is a little video tour I did of our new 101WKQX home.
I cannot wait for you guys to see it in person!!
<3 @laurenoneil
Watch: The Lego Treadmill Challenge
This isn’t a challenge. It’s torture!
New Green Day, Soon!
Green Day dropped word on Billie Joe Armstrong’s Instagram yesterday that we’ll see a new track called “Bang Bang” on 8/11.
Clearly they watch “Louie.”
Hannibal Buress coming to Chicago Theatre
(redeyechicago.com)
Hannibal Buress will make a hometown stop on his stand-up comedy tour this fall, it was announced Wednesday.
“The Hannibal Montanabal Experience” will play the Chicago Theatre on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. (MORE HERE)
Can’t wait. I might be biased but he is one of the best comics out there!! – m
LOLLA VLOG 2016
Check out all the BTS of LOLLA 2016!!
Bishop Briggs on Fallon
Bishop Briggs did “River” on The Tonight Show last night. If you missed it…
Matisyahu Surprises Ukulele Player
Matisyahu came across a ukulele player cover his song “One Day.” Dude had no idea who he was performing for.
Free Chipotle, but only if you kept your Lollapalooza wristband
(from redeyechicago.com)
Listen up , Lolla-gaggers: The weekend’s acts may have decamped from Grant Park, but your wristband is still good for one more go. On Wednesday, August 3, Chipotle invites Lollapalooza attendees to “guac n’ roll,” as they call it. Meaning: If you flash your event wristband at participating Chipotle locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota or Ohio, you qualify for a buy one entree, get one free offer. (MORE HERE)
Lollapalooza the gift that keeps on giving!! – marconi
Lolla 2016 – HAIM
Photo credit: Julia Simone Paul
Jared Leto gives Jimmy Fallon a very Joker-like gift
Suicide Squad is hitting theaters with superhero fans feverishly awaiting to see how 30 Seconds To Mar’s Jared Leto can play the Joker role after the legendary performance of Heath Ledger as the crown prince of crime in ‘the Dark Knight’. Leto racketed up the creepy with his appearance on ‘the Tonight Show’ when he gave Jimmy Fallon a terrifying gift.
Watch the trailer for Suicide Squad here, it hits IMAX and theaters this Friday.Â
– Kevin Â
