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So that’s what happened with the goat. Sort of. We did see the fallout from the BRo hook up last week. In fact, we picked up right where we left off. An odd episode with an emotional moment, a guest star, and a brand new mystery, The Goat had it all. Continue reading…

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Better watch your step and I hope you aren’t wearing open-toed shoes because TVGuide.com just dropped some info. Britney Spears is now officially set to return to How I Met Your Mother for a May sweeps episode entitled “Everything Must Go”. But wait, there’s more. It’s a spoiler, so proceed at your own risk. Continue reading…

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The following information contains spoilers for the next two episodes of How I Met Your Mother. If you’re into that kind of thing, read on. Continue reading…

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Wow. So Robin is a sensitive girl after all. Who knew? Certainly not Simon. After Robin played second fiddle for the majority of this season we get to see an episode dedicated to her and her pop-star past. And we’re one step closer to the “major life changing event”, at least for Barney. If you haven’t seen the episode, there be spoilers ahead. You’ve been warned. Continue reading…

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I may or may not chose to update this later with a more well thought out retrospective of the film. Until then, allow me to prattle on after three or four margaritas and one or two hours of the best movie I’ve seen in a long time.

I loved the movie. It was wonderful. And not just because I love to see Segel (albeit I never expected to see THAT much Segel) but because it was smart, funny, moving, and real. This took the romantic comedy genre, which has reduced itself to a meta cluster-fuck of in jokes thanks to Richard Curtis, and proved why that type of movie became so popular in the first place. It followed the same formula, but rather than the meet cutes feeling trite and the late-second-act conflict feeling forced, it played out like we were watching the lives of real people.

The supporting cast was great. The dude who played Aldous Snow (I’ll look him up later) was genius. He embodied that guy who is such a slimey d-bag that you want nothing to do with him yet, as Peter Bretter put it on the surf board “Damn, you’re cool”. Paul Rudd is also either the best actor of our time or he ad-libs every single line he speaks. His delivery is that good.

Kristen Bell is a gem. I love her. I couldn’t help feeling like her speech about not wanting to be forgotten since she won’t show her hoo-ha after her show was untimely canceled was a little true to life. Less evil villain and more realistic ex girlfriend, I actually felt bad for her even though I was totally on Peter’s side.

Mila Kunis was also fabulous. She balanced just on the brink of both emotionless tough girl and sensitive romantic. Her and Segel had great chemistry. The dinner scene between the four of them could’ve been a short film in and of itself.

At the base of it all is a story built on a metaphor. That metaphor being that every man needs a muse. That even if there is love in the home, a man can feel castrated being the purse holder while his famous girlfriend is in the spotlight. It would’ve been easy to make her vapid and self-obsessed, but she didn’t have to be. The nature of the beast is what broke Bretter in the first place. Then he meets that geek dream boat—the girl who’s pretty and confident and challenging. And with this new muse, the hero finds redemption. Puppet redemption, but a catharsis nonetheless.

That about does it. What did you guys think? Did you see it? I want you guys to go nuts so don’t worry about spoilers. That being said, if you haven’t seen the movie and don’t want to know the details, avoid these comments. In fact, why haven’t you seen it? Go now, then come back!

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A lot of you have asked for help finding the outfits worn by the characters on the show. Robin and Lily both dress very well. I too have often liked a graphic tee that Ted wore or a cool polo worn by Marshall. Now we can find not only the clothes from the show but the art and the housewares as well. Check it out: Continue reading…

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Variety posted Robin Sparkles’ song in its entirety. Alas, it’s only an audio file. It’s still freaking legendary though. It really sounds like a top 40 song from the eighties (or mid nineties in Canada.) Click the image above to check it out.

As soon as I can find an mp3 of this I’ll post it here. Likewise for video. Check back to this post over the next few days as I’ll be updating it as new media is available.

For our Canadian readers (I know you’re out there) is it true that the eighties didn’t make it to Canada until ‘93?

Thanks to reader John for the link.

Update #3: The mp3 is now available. Download here.

Update #2: Part of the video is available on MySpace.

Update: Check out the lyrics:

Met you at the mall
Didn’t know how far I would fall
My friends said I was a fool (You’re a fool) (Shut up)
Cause you were older and got kicked out of school (You’re so rad)
Together we were gonna travel the globe
From Alberta to Ontario

But now I’m building
Sandcastles in the sand (sandcastles in the sand)
Thought I could fly when you held my hand (thought I could fly)
(Now) Eternity turns to black and white
It was the greatest week and a half
Of my life

We used to go to the beach
Back when happiness was in my reach (so close)
On our favorite bench
We’d sit and talk and you taught me to French
You’re good at pull-ups and have radical hair
I hate my dad, he’s so unfair (you don’t understand our love)

But now I’m building
Sandcastles in the sand
Thought I could fly when I held your hand (I was wrong)
Eternity turns to black and white
It was the greatest week and a half
Of my life

It’s crazy
No one gets me
Castles wash away
Come back please
I changed my mind
Let’s go all the way
I miss you

Sandcastles in the sand (I miss your hair)
Thought I could fly when I held your hand (I thought you were the one)
Sandcastles wash away (I’m ready, let’s do it)
And all that’s left is some sand the next day (sand the next day)
Sandcastles may be… (I’m on the pill now)
But now all they do is remind me of you (let’s go all the way, you said it’d be OK, I’m sorry)
Sandcastles wash away

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TV Guide contacted me last week to see if I’d be interested in putting this video on the site. Of course I said yes. Check out Michael Ausiello’s interview with Josh Radnor from last Friday where they cover topics such as Jason Segel’s nudity and Sarah Chalke’s return as well as answer some questions from fans. Geri, it looks like they answered your question but spelled your name wrong, and therefore mistook you for a man. Very not-legendary.

Still, it’s a good interview and Josh does confirm that Chalke will be back. Thanks TV Guide!

Note: It opens up with some Lost info. Be patient, Josh will pop up soon enough.

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Tonight we were caught up on what LAME have been up to (that’s Lily Aldrin and Marshall Erikson for new readers.) Turns out Marshall hates his job and Lily is randier than a band geek on prom night. Ted has a girlfriend and a new car, Barney faces his demons, and Robin eats a Canadian sized ice cream cone. All that and more in “The Chain of Screaming”. Continue reading…

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