Miami Vice was the hottest show on TV from 1984 to 1989. The show focused on two very stylish police officers fighting the war on drugs in the Art Deco neon glow of southern Florida. There were plenty of established stars in the "drug dealer of the week" role, as well as up-and-coming actors, but as the show went on, famous recording artists wanted to get in on the action, as well as athletes, models, and other notable figures. Many of the unknowns who appeared on Miami Vice got noticed and became famous for other roles later. In this supercut, they stand out because they look so young.
This list of Miami Vice guest stars is far from comprehensive. You'll find a much longer list at Wikipedia. (via Laughing Squid)
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Miami Vice Guest Stars
Employee of the Month
The joke would be that this guy is self-employed, but it turns out that the shop is owned by two brothers, and this is their dad. (via reddit)
Luna Loves Kallie
When Luna was adopted from the shelter, she was delighted to join a family with several kids. But the greatest thing she found was the infant Kallie. Luna is a good cat. She's on TikTok.
An Honest Trailer for Megalopolis
The science fiction drama Megalopolis was supposed to be Francis Ford Coppola's magnum opus. Coppola wrote, directed, and produced the movie using his own funds, to bring to life an idea he had been nursing since 1977. The plot is supposed to be an analogy for the fall of the Roman Empire, but set in an alternate present day with supernatural features. It's also a political statement and a drama about a family. Are you still with me? It almost made sense when you watched the trailer, but ended up as a total mess. Even an all-star cast couldn't save this film. Critics and audiences alike were bewildered at what it was trying to achieve. Megalopolis was made on a budget of $120-136 million, but barely made back 10% of that. It was low hanging fruit for Screen Junkies.
Just Like Mom
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This toddler is learning to be just like the adults she sees around her. When a new parent sees things like this, it really drives home the importance of setting an example. Well, to be honest, that revelation comes after your initial reaction, which is to grab another phone and record the fun for viral posterity. (via reddit)
CopyCat
(Thanks WTM!)now I understand the phrase copy cat😂 pic.twitter.com/gNG94QSiiC
— Why you should have a cat (@ShouldHaveCat) November 14, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Eat Together
A wonderful feelgood ad from a few years back. I was reminded of my first wedding, on a shoestring budget, when the rehearsal dinner was held on the breezeway between apartments. A neighbor contributed her table and cooked some of the food, and the whole building (eight apartments) was invited. But we made sure that there was room for people to get around us if they didn't want to participate. A good time was had by all.
Otie
Otie reminds me of Tommy, who is also short, gray, and affectionate. The difference is that Tommy has gray eyes, and his mouth now looks like an old man since he got most of his teeth removed. But he makes up for his loss of smile by being more affectionate and always by my side. See more of Otie at his Instagram page.
765874 - Unification
Spock's death in The Wrath of Khan in 1982 featured an emotional scene between Spock and Captain Kirk. Then Spock was brought back to life in the next film. That wasn't going to work when Leonard Nimoy died in 2015. The next Star Trek movie, Star Trek Beyond, wrote Spock's offscreen death into the script, leaving fans feeling shortchanged. A new video shows the scene we didn't get in the Star Trek movies- Kirk going to say goodbye as Spock draws his last breath. A computer-enhanced William Shatner stars with Lawrence Selleck as Spock, with his face computer-generated as Leonard Nimoy. There are also guest appearances by Star Trek characters that you'll recognize.
The video is only 7:45; the rest is credits, which have some emotional moments themselves. Read more about the context of the video within the world of Star Trek at Geeks Are Sexy.
Miss Cellania's Links
This Turkey Church Is Just One Way People Celebrate the Humble Bird.
A telegraph operator almost wired the name of the man who was killing him.
I’m Willing to Give Our Alien Overlords a Second Chance. (via Nag on the Lake)
40 Deceitful Little Myths That Have Mislead Us for Far Too Long.
The Pilgrims and the eels they ate. (via Everlasting Blort)
The Feminist Who Inspired the Witches of Oz. The untold story of suffragist Matilda Gage, the woman behind the curtain whose life story captivated her son-in-law L. Frank Baum as he wrote his classic novel.
I, a scientist, once thought I could fit a whole orange in my mouth. I could, it turns out, get it in there, but I hadn’t given sufficient thought to the reverse operation. (via Kottke)
Preposterous
Florent Porta's Preposterous is a short about absurdity. It takes your expectations and throws them to the side. It's short and sweet. (via Boing Boing)
Two Russian Comedians Try on Each Other's Bra
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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