EPIC.

And...scene.
Pia The Pig

Vampire Love

For all of you Twihards out there, I have rounded up a few gifts for you, like the AWESOME Women's Love Story tee that generous AAAD Reader Pablo bought me for Hanukkah. This would be a hit for about 68 of my friends. LOVES IT!

But first! AAAD Reader Pam's long-awaited New Moon review.

I suppose you could say I am mildly obsessed with Twilight. I’ve read the books twice, seen the original movie hundreds of times and own lots of merchandise (my favorite being my life-size cut out of Edward). I even have Twilight The Game (yes, they turned the movie into a board game). So, is it really any surprise that I would among the thousands of women waiting in line to see the midnight screening of New Moon? Yeah, didn’t think so.

I thought this movie was much better than the original. Mainly because New Moon is my favorite book of the series and the movie stayed pretty true to book (10 points for director Chris Wentz!). The acting overall is better (no stuttering KStew or accent slip-ups from RPatz), there were some nice CGI effects (water sequence, not the wolves), and a buff Taylor Lautner is given at least 30 minutes of screen time without his shirt on.

OK, now to the parts I could have done without:
1) The Sound of Music-esque running-in-the-woods sequence. I mean, really? The 1800’s costumes were laughable, as was seeing the two run around barefoot in the forest. Can we say foot fungus? Gross.
2) Taylor’s first chest reveal. “Oh Bella! You’re bleeding, so let me strip off my tee so you can use it to stop the bleeding.” Yeah, that really happens. Couldn’t he have just ripped a part of his shirt off vs. the entire thing? It’s not as if we would not be able to admire Taylor’s 35 lbs of extra muscle later in the film. Jeez…
3) Matrix fighting sequence in Volterra: To me, this was that scene that declares “Hey, look! We have more money to do slow-motion fight scenes. In your face Catherine Hardwick!”
4) Jasper’s hair: WTF? Since when did Jasper begin channeling Greg Brady? Let’s hope the stylist shows this guy more love in the next movie, since he’s more pivotal in Eclipse.
5) Jasper’s constant look of constipation: Someone get this man some Exlax. STAT!

With that said, I will probably see this one more time in the theatres and be one of the first to get the DVD in March 2010. Will this movie win any awards? Outside of the MTV Popcorn Trophy or Kids’ Choice Award, probably not. But it’s silly, cheesy and just plain fun. And, did I mention 30 minutes of a shirtless Taylor Lautner?

Thanks for the review, Pam! What did YOU think?

For all of you Team Edward fans, why not add a Twilight Wall Decal to your bedroom as you dream of Edward?

Just look at the swoon!

Pia The Pig

Awesome Finds on Etsy

IT'S STILL NOT TOO LATE TO BUY SOMETHING AWESOME! And if it is, you can always just do an "IOU/SHITTY SHIPPING" printout like I had to do for my dad this year. Anyhoo, of course, loads of greatness on Etsy this year. Here are a few ideas.

Above: Happy Holidays Letterpress Cards, 8 for $13, from Yeehaw

Christmas Tree Garland, $12, from Allium Design

Chalkboard Ornaments (FUN!) $6, from Perch



And even better and a totes awesome last-minute gift: the 2010 PDF Calendar! I got one of these last year and for $5, I printed out calendar gifts for at least ten friends. Here's a few of my favorites this year. Just print, cut, tie with ribbon, and boom! the gift that gives all year long.

Flapper Doodle Calendar PDF, $10 from Flapperdoodle



Beautiful 2010 Calendar PDF in Desk and Wall Sizes, $5


And finally, the Crazy Type Calendar PDF, just $4


When in doubt, hit up Etsy!
Pia The Pig

The Most Awesome Gift Ever

This is the most obvious dead-on product I have ever seen and sure to make everyone else laugh when they want to cry.

Shit, It's Raining! Umbrella , get it here.

Love It!
Pia The Pig

Awesome Holiday Gifts, Comin'atcha

It's not too late to buy something awesome for the awesomest peeps in your life. I'll be posting some great ideas from around the interwebs over the next few days. Don't forget to enter your free shipping codes.

Sure, you may or may not love eating sushi, but who doesn't love CUDDLING WITH IT?!


Plush Sushi, $9.99 at ThinkGeek.

For all the chef's in your life, or anyone with a sense of humor:
Bloody Evidence Chef's Knife, $14.99 at ThinkGeek.

But seriously, for a true help in the kitchen, Onion Goggles are a lifesaver.


I got them last year and just love them. Sometimes I just wear them around the house, ya know, for awesomeness. Onion Goggles, $24.99 and worth every penny. At ThinkGeek.


Giving gives back!
Pia The Pig

That's My Girl!

Miss Piggy is one fierce beast.

During an interview for The Wendy Williams show airing later this week, Miss Piggy stated, "My Kermie is nothing like [Tiger]. I just want to say, he would never do anything untoward moi, but, if he did, you can rest assured there'd be a hole in one, and he'd be the one!"

Can't wait to hear more.
Go girl.

Piggy Wisdom!
Pia The Pig

I'm Back For Holiday Awesomeness!

I am back from cruising through Central America (AWESOME!) and thrilled to be back FOR YOU!


Let's kick this off with a Happy Hanukkah shout out and tribute to my favorite Jew on TV ever, on his birthday.
I love you Seth Cohen. We would have such fun together, eating bagels with your parents Sandy and Kirsten, listening to Death Cab and rocking our duo Jewfros. You are awesome, Adam Brody. Happy 30th Birthday.




Here are some classic Seth moments.


Enjoy!
Pia The Pig