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The Social Network: Turkish Edition

You know, it’s hard to say which could be considered the bigger pop culture achievement for the gang at Facebook. The multi-million-dollar Oscar-bait movie directed by David Fincher… or the Turkish pop song?!: If anyone speaks Turkish, BTW, I’d love to know what young master Ismail YK is actually saying. (Call me crazy, but it [...]

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Riva Starr’s Mustachioed Baby

Magnum, P.I.! (P.I.=Pinchable Infant)

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This Week’s Musical Obsession:
S. Carey

I suppose by now, I can dub myself Nerdist’s resident Bon Iver liaison / fangirl. My blog partner, Matt, has told me countless times that I’m borderline obsessed and might want to tone it down a notch (or 5). So have peace of mind Matthew, the stream of consciousness/word vomit that you claim possesses me [...]

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Trock U Like a Time Vortex

There’s an underground movement of indie rock entitled “Trock,” or “Time Lord Rock,” which, as you might guess, is rock music about Doctor Who. It’s pretty awesome. The pioneering Trock band is Chameleon Circuit out of the UK. Here are a couple of their hits (videos made by users.) Enjoy the shit out of them.

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A Playlist That Will Ensure Your Safety

This past weekend was a very exciting one indeed: our beloved Chris Hardwick performed at Caroline’s on Broadway Thursday through Sunday, and I was lucky enough to attend. Aside from making fun of a few relatives who accompanied me (apparently my dad looks like Kenny Rogers) the night was a complete success. Well done, Chris, [...]

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Fahrenheit 69, anyone?!

Ray Bradbury: Making nerd girls drop their knickers since 1938. (Rachel Bloom, you are true blue, woman.)

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St. Vincent: No… Not The Hospital

Greetings! My name is Becca, and I, along with my blog partner / best-bud Matt, will have the pleasure of recommending some delicious ear candy. Music nerds unite! Upon request, I would love to share with you, The Nerdist community, a special treat. I bring you St. Vincent! No, not the actual saint… or the [...]

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Christopher Nolan’s REAL inspiration behind “Inception”

Dreams within dreams within dreams and losing your grip on what’s really, really, really,  real.  All that combined with mind-bending special fx.  It would appear that a certain Piano Man tackled these complex themes all the way back in 1982.  Click the link below and see for yourself.  Also, if you haven’t already done so, [...]

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Gogol Bordello – “Pala Tute”

I LOVE THIS! Stop-motion Gypsy Punk has never been sweeter! “…cuz they like the kissing AS much as we DO! HEY!!!” via Sally Zybert

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Matt Smith & Orbital Perform “Doctor Who” Theme at Glastonbury 2010

HOLY SHIT!!! WHY WASN’T I THERE??? via @kingsantaric

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