Category Archives: Other Stuff

Before They Were Stars: Tina Fey Does a Voice on a Pinball Machine

Posted on December 15, 2015 by robin

Well, I can honestly say this is a “Before They Were Stars” first. In 1997, a pinball machine game was released called Medieval Madness. And that female voice you’re hear on the machine at the 2:17 mark of this demo … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Bill Hader Performs at “The Garage Comedy Show”

Posted on November 28, 2015 by robin

Like most Saturday Night Live cast members, Bill Hader got his start performing on the stand-up comedy circuit and here’s some early footage of him at an event called The Garage Comedy Show, portraying an character named Vinnie Vedecci, an … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett in Irish Whip Wrestling

Posted on November 24, 2015 by robin

As a wrestling fan, it’s tough to resist the urge to post older footage of current World Wrestling Entertainment superstars competing in gymnasiums in front of 100 people before they were famous. This clip originates from Irish Whip Wrestling (clever … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Shake, Not Stir, Bond

Posted on November 15, 2015 by castordurden

I might be in the minority when I say I was severely underwhelmed by Spectre. I thought it was sluggish, tonally inconsistent and poorly written; a capper which squanders the continuity and goodwill of Daniel Craig’s previous James Bond films. … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Sean Connery Competes for Mr. Universe in 1953

Posted on November 3, 2015 by robin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p5iZJw3sik Obviously, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the ultimate example of a bodybuilder successfully transitioning into the world of cinema, but another iconic actor paved the way for him. You might not have guessed this from looking at him, but over a … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Roger Moore as a Knitwear Model

Posted on November 2, 2015 by robin

   This coming Friday marks the long-awaited release of the newest James Bond film, Spectre, so there isn’t a more appropriate time to showcase 007 like you’ve never seen him before. Before he became an actor, Roger Moore started out … Continue reading →

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The House That Gave Sucky Treats

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Gill

What better way could there be to celebrate Halloween than with Homestar Runner and company! If your Halloween party is failing, just throw on this cartoon and cower in fear at…THE HOUSE THAT GAVE SUCKY TREATS!

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Before They Were Stars: Donald Glover in “Black Peter Pan”

Posted on October 28, 2015 by robin

At the very start of this month, The Martian opened in theaters and became a smash hit. One week later, Pan opened in theaters and became… well, the polar opposite of a smash hit. However, I can’t help but wonder … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Kevin Kline in “On the Twentieth Century”

Posted on October 25, 2015 by robin

Kevin Kline spent the majority of his early career performing on stage, but his big break came in 1978 when he won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical, On the Twentieth Century. Of course, in spite … Continue reading →

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Shepard Tones

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Gill

Mathemusical genius Vi Hart is getting really weeeeeeird in her latest video, examining how the audio illusion known as the “Shepard Tone” works. Whoooooooaaaaaa…..

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