First this, so you know what’s this post is all about!
A group of Iraq vets wanted by the U.S. military for a crime they didn’t commit. Their adventures combine helping the innocent while running from the law. Story has been given a modern twist by involving oil tycoons and laser technology.
Or in other words, Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladitor, …) is going to make a movie about the 1980s TV series “The A-Team”. I loved that show as a child - and I still do.
The A-Team arrives June 11, 2010.
Sweet! Another memory of my childhood comes back to life. The one question remains, though: who is gonna be the next Mr. T, I mean “B.A.” Baracus? And who will they pick for the 3 other guys?
My friend Malte sent me this link yesterday: Germany vs USA
A US American and a German guy talk about the various (cultural, social, etc…) differences between the USA and Germany. It sounds quite interesting, and I, for one, am really interested in this topic, but … maybe you should watch some of the videos on your own first, so you can make up your mind yourself. You know, thinking and stuff involved, but maybe first: the trailer, and yeah, it looks promising, but again …
And now the two episodes about alcohol & drinks, my favorites (I mean the alcohol & drinks, not the videos).
To be honest, Radler, the first drink Alex mentions, really is a girls only drink. No real man ever drinks that shit. So, in conclusion, Alex is a pussy|wussy.
My conclusion: I like the overall concept, I like how they approach the whole thing, but, I can’t really put my finger on it, I, I … I don’t like it. Yet. My very first impression was like “WTH? Who are those two ************? And why the fuck does Alex thing he speaks for all European countries? Or why does it feel like he thinks he is the UBER European guy who knows everything and squat?” But, as I watched some more episodes right now, I kinda getting used to their style and their little rough edges and quirks. Maybe I should give it some more time.
Germany vs. USA (GvU) explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Jim and Alex, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and America. Insightful, whimsical, educational and always genuine (not to mention unscripted) the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world.
Oh, and they got one thing right:
We believe that learning a language needs a basic understanding of the respective culture.
But the word “comedian” doesn’t really fit the description. What he does is political satire and comedy, often in a very sarcastic and ironic way. In German we have the word “Kabaret” or better “politisches Kabaret” for this (so he is called a “Kabarettist”), but in English the word cabaret has a very different notion.
The English (or French) connotation of the word “cabaret” is more like this:
And of course it’s a protest vote against the old (maybe archaic and fossil, too) established parties. Their TV campaigns and political programs didn’t really convince me. At all.
So, if you live in the European Union, go and vote! Voice your opinion by your vote. Change the system. Or just grab a gun and go crazy monkey shit on your peers, you know, American style.
