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Hah! What do you get when you write a great song about our nation’s forefather and combine it with hand drawn hilarity? George F’ing Washington. Check it out.

posted on 7:27 pm 06/01/2006
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“Coal Black And De Sebben Dwarves” by dan

I just found this on YouTube. It just might be the most racist cartoon I’ve ever laid eyes upon. It’s from 1943 and it’s a Merrie Melodies parody of Snow White. And, in case you’re wondering, it was banned (and rightly so).

posted on 4:34 am 06/01/2006
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C&V Updated… Again by candv

Okay, some of you might have noticed some new things around here. At the very top you’ll see a new nav bar. At present, maybe you’re looking at it and you’re thinking, “oh, it’s just some way to browse categories” or something like that. But, no. What you’re staring at up there is the dawn of a blogging revolution. Welcome to the “C&V Dailies.” Allow me to walk you through our new, wholly dedicated family of blogs.

1) Movies - This is the “C&V Backlot” our blog about all things movie related. You’ll find up to the minute movie news here as well as hot-off-the-presses reviews and interviews. It’s the movie blog to end all movie blogs.

2) Music - This is the “C&V Backstage.” It’s your one stop blogging resource for all things music. You can get reviews, interviews, and up-to-the-minute news here.

3) TV - This is “C&V’s ‘The Tube’.” Here you’ll find anything and everything you ever wanted to know about television news. What shows have been renewed, discontinued, released on DVD. You name it and you can find it here. We’ll also be reviewing episodes and blogging about our favorite shows.

4) Books - Welcome to the “C&V Backpages.” It’s our literary blog. Here you’ll find reviews of current books, interviews with authors, and much much more. The site is still under operation, but we hope you’re looking forward to it as much as us.

5) Gossip - And finally, my favorite, “The C&V Back Talk,” our gossip page. Here you’ll find the latest candids of celebs. You’ll find rumor mongering. And you’ll find everything you ever dreamed of in gossip blogging. It’s an invaluable addition.

Our hope is not only to build a one-stop-shop for all things entertainment, but also to build a community. Our greatest desire is for you guys to take your shoes off. Stay a while. Maybe even write a few comments or hang out at the forum. So kick back, relax, and welcome to the family.

- Dan

p.s. - By the way, if anyone wants to blog for any of the above sites–or even contribute random articles to them–don’t hesitate to contact us at Editor (at) CelluloidAndVinyl (dot) com

p.s.s - We’ve been tinkering with our RSS feeds. If, for some reason, it doesn’t work for you–or has ceased working for you–try re-subscribing to the feed. That oughta fix it.

And now, a picture from my Uncle’s Wedding.

posted on 4:18 am 06/01/2006
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Affirmative Action Heroes by amit

Comic book super-heroes have exploded onto celluloid reaching millions of moviegoers worldwide other than the usual audience of geeks and virgins. Unfortunately, many of the “mild-mannered” by day, “costumed freaks” by night have one thing in common. They’re all white. You’ll never find Batman, Robin, Superman, Spider-man, all the X-Men (except for Storm, who’s depicted as mixed), Daredevil, Elektra, Constantine, Ghost Rider, the Fantastic Four, the Punisher, or the Hulk watching UPN. Even their respective villains are white.

White sheets are their real costumes

But, according to the NY Times, DC Comics is trying to change all that. They’re introducing Blue Beetle (a Mexican teenager with a magical scarab), Batwoman (lesbian by night, lesbian crime fighter by late-night) and the Great Ten (a team of Chinese hired by the government) to help diversify their comic book universe. What our readers may not know is that D.C. Comics have always had a “unique” and “happy” duo under their utility belt. Take a look at these real comic book clippings.

Robin provides Batman no real help.

The not-so ambiguously gay duo

It’s reassuring to know D.C. Comics has taken the initiative to vary their comic book characters, but who’s going to play the super-heroes come time for the big screen? Let’s find out in this month’s issue of “Casting Call Crusaders.”

posted on 8:30 am 05/31/2006
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American Tragedy Baby Names by amit

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the celebrtiy/diplomat duo, have done the impossible. Thanks to the safe haven country of Namibia, they’ve managed to have a healthy baby far from the prying eyes of the press and paparazzi. But, truth be told, that isn’t the most startling news. It’s the baby’s name. Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. That’s right, Jolie-Pitt named their firstborn after one of the most tragic events of the American Civil War (read more about the Battle of Shiloh). Now whenever people go to pinch her cheeks or comment on her cuteness, they’ll think “Wasn’t that the battle where ‘a total of 23,741 men were killed, wounded, captured, or missing, more than the American casualties of the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War combined?’” Sadly and surprisingly, they’ll be 100% correct.

Artist’s rendition of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt

We’ve learned several celebrities have considered horrendous incidents in history as first names. C&V doesn’t know why, we just report the “facts.” Take a look at celebrity couples and their baby name contenders.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale:
Gwen Dumped Amit Rossdale-Stefani