by Brian Movie Time-Out with Kevin and the Brain

They should have called it, “Body of Pies.” In the latest opus from Ridley Scott, (Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Thelma, White Squall, GI Jane, Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster), Russell Crowe plays a CIA agent stay at home dad who looks like he eats a pie an hour. If not for that twinkle in his eye I would think about killing him. And I’m not alone in that boat. DiCap (Leonardo DiCaprio), also hates Crowe. He’s always yelling at him on the cellie, getting rabies shots and getting shot at by generally everyone. Di Cap’s got acting chops for miles, though, so we take the ride through mostly his eyes. Those piercing, laser blasters that he aims at the Jordanian intelligence master. “Body of Lies” could have unraveled with more mystery, ala Syriana, but instead it opts for the rocket pace, and only slows down to show us DiCap’s peepers or Crowe’s cackle. I give this film “Two Staplers, out of seven staplers.” Kevin says, “I can’t believe we saw this instead of Nights in Rodanthe. I hate you, the Brain.”

by Kevin Choke

Sex addiction, foster homes, kidnapping, Alzheimer’s, depression, mental hospitals, colonial themed historical theme parks, all of these things are nothing to take lightly, they are not a joke. But it makes for a pretty nice little comedy when our guy Sam Rockwell is knee deep in it all. And don’t you dare think to ignore Me You And Everyone We Know’s Brad William Henke’s nice and subtle chronic performance.

by Chris Big Saturday in the City of Angels

Saturday night featured the rare convergence of several big-time sporting events -- and even rarer rain showers -- in downtown Los Angeles.

Over the span of a few hours, and only 10 miles: The Dodgers got out the broom on Chicago. USC got back on track with a flogging of Oregon. And UCLA (with assistant coach, and Zambezi-brother, David Raih helping call the plays) rolled up Washington State.

As if that weren’t enough, venerable troubadour Neil Diamond was also seen breaking hearts wide open at STAPLES Center.

by Brian surprise!

last night we shell-shocked josh with a surprise birthday party the likes of which have never been seen. we played some Cranium, ate some cake, and drank some beer. it felt like autumn, and I guess it is. Nicole and Kevin were not missed. Kim and Ayana more than made up for their absence.

by Kevin Sigur Ros @ The Greek Theatre

Only they know where it is and how to get there. Which is too bad because if more people knew the location and the directions the world would be super happy.

by Kevin When Your Dog Barks For Bottled Water

Meet Tavi. Zambezi’s favorite canine. Sometimes tap water doesn’t cut it for Tavi. Tavi has Hollywood taste despite recently being homeless. He actually has a Chihuahua he brings with him everywhere he goes. But alas, now Tavi doesn’t have to settle for that sludge-like San Pelligrino. Let there be Woof Wellness Water, the healthy liquid treat for dogs. Available in every furry friends favorite flavor – Peanut Butter. Drink it in Tavi. Drink it in.

by Chris The Placebo Depression

Regarding the E-word: Sure, we are facing tough times, and even tougher headlines. But Zambezi wonders how much of the current trend is self-fed and psycho-somatic?

The western world may or may not be headed for financial crisis. But the surefire way to sink into crisis is for individuals to stay inside, board up their doors and windows and stop spending money. In other words, most of us are still making car payments, still downloading music, and still going out for a glass of wine every now and then. That spirit and that spending must continue. It is our best weapon.

Therein lies the biggest difference between today’s climate and the Great Depression: 80 years ago, our forebears didn’t have to be told they were in a Depression.

Look – we acknowledge there are large factors at play beyond pure human emotions, but Zambezi says let’s all do our part, and not retreat to our Y2K bunkers just yet...

by Brian New Hire

This is Jeffrey. He’s here to keep an eye on things.

by Brian The Men of Zambezi

They. Will. Hypnotize you.

by Kevin Win Twins.

4:30 PM. Down go the Sox.