It's Sunday December the 18 around 9:44AM and

Vancouverite Sunday Styles, Vol. 4

CASTING THE A-TEAM MOVIE
Cinematical takes a serious look at who they should cast in the A-Team movie if they get around to doing it. I just hope that it doesn't get the Dukes of Hazzard, Starsky and Hutch, Brady Bunch treatment. Anyway, here are the casting suggestions; "Hannibal- Bruce Willis, Howling Mad Murdoch - Brad Pitt, on the basis of his performance in Twelve Monkies. Face- Matt Damon, B.A.- Mr. T. Despite some rumoredly tough health problems in the last decade, T still looks uncannily (almost scarily) the same." Interesting choices.

THE SMUGEST DRINK IN THE WORLD
I'm not even sure what to make of this New York Times story on expensive luxury drinks. The "Teatro Euro Bar, a nightclub at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, has the High Limit Kir Royale, a $2,200 after-dinner drink." It's made with Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and 140-year-old Cognac. I bet it tastes like it is worth 10 bucks. If anyone can tell me what the most expensive drink is in Vancouver - leave a comment.

THE WORST ALBUM COVERS OF '05
Deftone.com has the details on the 10 worst album covers this year. (Via Vanmega)

BOX OFFICE SLIPS ON BANANA
King Kong only made $50,148,000 this weekend. No wonder A.O. Scott is talking about the problem with movies these days is that they aren't bad enough. That they don't take risks to be great, and that is why we don't see really big stinkers anymore.

CHRISMAHANUKWANZAKAH
I think we might have already posted about the Virgin Mobile Christmas campaign and this website featuring some funny clips. But you really have to call the help line 1-888-353-7667 ( 1-888-Elf-Poop). Ask for the Gay Elf. He's very helpful. And speaking of Elves, has anyone seen the Pepto Bismal holiday ad. Is there anything less attractive than an elf with diahrehha?

CHOCOLATE ARTS
Kitsilano.ca reminds us about Chocolate Arts. If you haven't ever had one thier Eggnog Truffle Cups you're missing out. The beautiful box of nine eggnog truffles will be the best $11.95 you spend on candy this holiday season. And if anyone throws you a Purdy's chocolate Santa or some stupid Turtles you should stop talking to them. Now.

BOOKS OF '05
Slate.com kicks out some picks for the best books of 2005.

TALKING WITH STEVE GUTTENBERG
There is an amazing interview with '80's film legend Steve Guttenberg this week at Metro Cafe. If you're so rich, why do you work at all any more?

I love the fame and the money and the power. You have to keep working to have that. Listen to Hugh Grant. He freaking hates acting but he still works to have the money, fame and power. If he didn't work, they'd forget about him - and when he arrived at a restaurant, a new Hugh Grant would have the best table. Fame, money and power: that's why people become actors, directors or producers. They love the juice. I don't care who you are. I'm sure if you dig deep, Joe and Ralph Fiennes do it because they want to be noticed. It's great to see people liking my work but [sigh] I'm just saying what the truth is.

GRAPE RADIO
Wine goes to podcast territory at Grape Radio. There may be some Merlot. Not sure. Like many podcasts, this one is better than most radio on dials.

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