Pee Wee Love

In Big Top Pee-Wee, I live on a country farm where I feed my barnyard animals pancake breakfasts and work on top-secret botanical experiments with my pet pig, Vance. One day a storm blows an entire circus into my yard! There's wild animals and all kinds of cool circus stuff - especially the trapeze artist, Gina. She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen! She's the most beautiful girl I've ever kissed, too!! That's probably why my fiancie, Winnie, gets so angry. Let me tell you, one torrid love triangle in a lifetime is plenty for anyone! It all works out great, eventually, and I even get to be in the circus! Sawdust, glitter and excitement - I hope you like

Beauty Is Embarrassing is the irreverent and inspiring story of one of America s most important artists, Wayne White, a man who began his career as a humble puppeteer. When the Tennessee-raised White moves to New York, his big break comes in love and as one of the creators of Pee-wee s Playhouse. The film follows White through his artistic journey and the highs and lows of his art career. With his infectious Southern charm and playful childlike spirit, White maintains a passion and creative drive that s unstoppable. He s a reminder to us all that we should follow our passion. It s those creative impulses that will lead us to where we need to go.

Synopsis: Spike Lee's epic portrayal of the life and impact of Malcolm X, from his hustler days as Malcolm Little, to becoming the voice of the Nation of Islam and his eventual murder. USA - 1992 - PG13

Outstanding chronicle of one of America's most controversial black leaders, assassinated in 1965. Washington's portrayal is incredible!

A young drug dealer is arrested by two homicide detectives after a rival dealer ends up dead. One detective wants an easy bust, while the other isn't sure they have the right man and is determined to find the truth.

Clockers -- US Home Video Trailer from Universal

227. Along with Amen and Punky Brewster, perhaps the favorite television show from my childhood. The stoop stylings of Maaaary, Pearl, Rose, and, of course, Soooondra created the African-American family I always wished I was a part of. And this week, The Today Show finally did it: They reunited the cast of 227. There they are! Regina King, looking amazing! Marla Gibbs, the best woman in the world! Lester (Hal Williams) hasn t changed! And, of course, Jackee Harry, perhaps the most fabulous woman who has ever lived, and certainly one of the finest comedic actresses ever. Can you name a single person today who lives up to Jackee s legend? You can t, because they don t exist. Someone, please, make Jackee famous again. You ll notice this reunion feels a little empty. Missing are Alaina Reed-Hall, who played Rose, passed away last December from breast cancer, and Helen Martin, who played nosey neighbor Pearl. Still, the cast, along with the nosiest neighbor of all, Al Roker, manage to convey the love and chemistry that made this show a staple of our own childhoods. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Ahead, the cast answers fan questions! Apparently, Pee Wee Herman was on the show. Someone find me footage of this immediately. (more )

A friend sent me this commercial for a brand new toy called Teacup Piggies (my career is over, continuing), small pig dolls that live in teacups. These piggies do not let their teacup lifestyle get in the way of swining and dining all around town. They ve got evuh-ree-theeng. One of em shops, one of them cheers on the team (or shares the teet, hard to tell what they re singing about), and they all love to hit the town. Did I mention they have a limo? That drives them around teacup pig town? No, zeriouzly, you guyzuh, these piggies are rich. WE WANT ALL OF THEM Pee Wee Herman Voice. If the creators of Teacup Piggies are reading this, I would like a white one and a black one. And a pink one. And the limo. And another white one. You know what, save on postage, just send me the whole line.

Before getting into the video for Britney Spears latest hit single Gimme More , I d like to talk about the song for a second. I love it. Really. In the most unironic of ways, I really enjoy Gimme More. Sure, the vocals could have been produced by Conky 5000 (I m on a serious Pee Wee kick), and it s one of the more generic of dance songs, but who cares? The beat is good, the melody just repetitive enough to be listened to 100 times in a row, and dare I say it s the Fall Jam of 07? Here s the video in a nutshell: It stars two Britneys. One in a blonde upside-down turned mop, who is sitting at a bar in a strip club, and another brunette Britney in a vest and a bowler hat who enters the room as the stripper. Well, stripper might be an exaggeration here, she lazily clings to the pole, caressing herself and every now and again, maybe throwing a squat into it. I ve done sexier dances in a New York City subway car (and earned $11 no less!) She s giving it maybe 3 percent more than her VMA performance. I wouldn t even call it a stripper pole, so much as a catch my balance poll . And in an effort to distract us from the disengaged, giggling mess that is her essence, the director blurs and unfocuses the video throughout Meth Lolli Cam! Overall, it s a mess and we can t get enough! (video via Oh No They Didn t)

Here and Now -- A man wakes one morning to find his neighborhood empty, but he must walk a fine line between feeling free, and doing whatever he wants. Forced to find his place in the new world, the man must reconcile an unsatisfying past with an even more uncertain future... Starring Jesse Cannella. Written & Directed by David DeCicco

Malcolm X -- The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader.

Here and Now -- A man wakes one morning to find his neighborhood empty. Little by little, he becomes aware of the new world he's in, panicking at first, then slowly giving in and enjoying his newfound freedom. Starring Jesse Cannella. Written & Directed by David DeCicco