Blame It On The Beard

Zach Galifianakis' Between Two Ferns has been a Funny or Die favorite since it's inception. Now in it's sixth episode, Zach snagged the beautiful and talented Charlize Theron, and the ensuing interview is just what you'd expect from the NYC funnyman. After interviewing Jon Hamm, Michael Cera, Natalie Portman, Jimmy Kimmel and Bradley Cooper, who could possibly be next? I'm hoping he convinces one of his Bored To Death co-stars to take the stage. Jason Schwartzman, or Ted Danson would be a perfect fit, and I could use some yuks before the series premiere on September 20th. Expect big things from this bearded wonder.

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis from Between Two Ferns

Just Like The First Time

Almost every weekend I make the trek over to Brooklyn for some celebratory antics, and later find myself in a late night crossing of the Williamsburg Bridge. It is without fail that on these crossings, with the wind in my hair and the sound of the cab roaring, I look out at the New York City skyline and am filled with love. Love for the city, love for the people, love for everything that New York City has come to mean to me over the past three years. I never know if it's the power of that famous skyline, or the warmth of a few beers in my belly, but without fail something is triggered within me and all I can think is "I love New York!" That's why I can't wait to see yet another homage to this great city, from the producer of Paris, je t'aime. New York, I Love You which will be released in October, takes on the same collective structure of short films intertwined to tell the story of the city, and the many love stories found within it. The trailer is pretty enticing... and if you think I'm a sap, a sucker, or a blubbering fool you can blame it all on the power of the Big Apple.

New York I Love You Trailer - Watch more Movie Trailers

Tootin' My Own Horn

I've come to realize that in the past few years since I landed in NYC the "silly things" I've invested my time and affection into, have ended up becoming mainstream favorites. Whether its a fashion trend that took off 3 years after I started rocking it, or a television/film breakout star, I've had my fingers on the pulse of what's next. Yes, this makes me sound sort of like an arrogant jerk, but people throw around the word "tastemaker" a lot even when they aren't actually referring to someone that has taste. Enough said.

My point is, two of the articles I wrote in the past year have ended up being some of the first mainstream press pieces to hit for True Blood and The Hangover's Bradley Cooper. I may have been mocked when I pitched the ideas, (luxury magazines didn't think that Vampires were appropriate subject matter - look who's laughing now!) but I'm pretty sure I was onto something. Sigh. Just another Monday morning in unemploymentville.

Read my article on True Blood here. Read my Bradley Cooper article here.