Three months later than planned, isn’t it about time we discovered the Greatest Things In The World In Year X? Yes, yes, I think it is. So then, join me as I give out some awards in a random, scattershot manner. Part 1.
Most Inspirational Gutenberg Appearance
Party Down : Steve Gutenberg’s Pary S02 E05
-I don’t think this can help, I think we should call it quits, I don’t feel comfortable doing this.
- I know, I understand, this is scary, and you feel vulnerable. But if you want to be a true writer, you have to commit to your work. If you don’t share it with the world, you’re only a writer in your head. Making art is an act of courage. Do you know who said that?
- Morrison.
- Steve Gutenberg?
- Yes! No risk, no reward! Let’s be brave! C’mon you’re like a tiger! A lion strong with your mane!
Party Down is an awesome series, full of bleak, depraved situations, usually involving Ron, the brain dead manager of Party Down Catering, fucking up spectacularly. Like the time he collapses in his own puke. But the series also had the ability to inspire, and craft a moment of greatness amongst the many continuous humiliations. In this episode Steve Gutenberg turns into a mentor for all the aspiring actors in the catering crew, here helping smart ass
Roman the writer see why his scripts are always getting turned down, by making him get the actors to perform it in front of an audience. No risk, no reward.
Most Inspirational Desert Warlord
Lester, Cherry 2000
- We’re counting on you men. Keep the sun out of your eyes and be yourselves.
- Be friendly yet firm; don’t break anything, especially you.
- Remember gentlemen: Life is an adventure.
In a post apocalyptical wasteland, Lester is a lovable psychopath hunting down Sam, a man searching for a replacement sexbot for his burnt out Cherry 2000. Unlike Sam, who is one of the creepiest heroes in 80s cinema, Lester comes across as a nice guy, a father figure to his desert hordes, sure he’s batshit crazy, but all the same, his inspirational messages to his troops make him as huggable as a teddy bear.
Most Inspirational Self-Aggrandizing Shit
Kenny Powers, Eastbound & Down
- I’m a bulletproof tiger!
Long before Sheen started bellowing about being a tiger blooded warlock, Kenny Powers was strutting through his hometown having hit rock bottom yet still suffering from delusions of grandeur. Selfish, dumb, but unflaggingly full of self-belief. I’m KENNY FUCKING POWERS. Hell yeah.
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