Jan/100
Instant Movie Review: Extraordinary Measures
Welcome to the Instant Movie Review! Watch as Pat, Robby, and sometimes special guests discuss the latest films right as they leave the theater. Maybe Hip is the only place you’re gonna find that.
This week, the boys (along with special friend Beth) went and saw “Extraordinary Measures” starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford. The film is based on the true story of John Crowley and his family – two kids suffering from Pompe Disease (a form of muscular dystrophy) – and a theoretical scientist who helps him find a cure for his children.
What did you think of this flick? Tell us about it below!
Lexi Scherr
Dec/090
Instant Movie Review: Avatar
Welcome to the Instant Movie Review – the place where we talk about movies before the popcorn kernels have even been picked out of our teeth yet.
For this first installment, Robby, Pat, and special guest Kevin (from Your News) talk about Avatar – Exciting! This new James Cameron film has had big expectations, so I’m sure you’ll want to know if and how those expectations were met. So, the film stars a number of talented people (too many to really talk about here), and takes place in the future on a planet called Pandora where there is a very valuable mineral deposit that the humans want to take for their own. In order to do that, they have to get the natives to trust them, hence…you bring in an Avatar – 50% human DNA, 50% Na’vi.
For the full review, check out OK, Good Stuff Episode 4.
Dec/090
Chicago Rocks: Music Video Preview
The Maybe Hip Premiere of three Chicago Rocks Music Videos – Chris Merritt, Canasta, and How Far to Austin
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Get a sneak peak at the first three bands to be featured on Chicago Rocks! Check out these live performances, recorded and produced exclusively for Maybe Hip!
Chris Merritt – Quinn
Canasta – Slow Down, Chicago
How Far to Austin – Catalina
Nov/092
Hip Shorts: The Walk
26 miles on foot… what started as an exciting day turned terribly, terribly wrong.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
In this trailer for the real-life documentary, Pat, Lexi, and Rob begin the day in beautiful downtown Chicago to join the excited crowds, hopeful of the announcement that Chicago would be awarded the 2016 Olympic Games. When that announcement never came, the gang started an impromptu long distance walk to march off their disappointment. (Side note – bad idea to walk 26 miles in brown dress shoes.) The walk seemed like a good idea at first, but as day turned to night, things got ugly.
Nov/094
For OR Against: Two Guys Who Know Way Too Much About Taylor Swift
The title says it all.
Monday, November 30th, 2009
In this preview of the show, “For OR Against”, Michael and T-Box get into a deep discussion about Taylor Swift, and ultimately decide if they are “for” or “against” Miss Swift. It becomes clear halfway through that these two men might know a little too much about Taylor Swift, especially the one on the left. They both also know Patsy Cline and her music. we aren’t sure what to do about this situation.
Nov/092
My Indie Life: Our Favorite Indie Covers
Our Favorite Indie Covers – Heartless by Kanye, Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper, Hospital Beds by Cold War Kids, The Future Soon by Jonathan Coulton, Hey Ya! By OutKast… all of these songs made even better by five cool indie artists!
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
There are so many cool cover versions of songs out there, many that surpass the original version, and many that try a very different take on the song than the original artist’s. We couldn’t necessarily limit ourselves to a definitive “Top 5”, but the five here are definitely really good, and some of our favorites right now.
Nov/091
Hip Shorts: Pat’s Quest for a Healthy Apple Pie
Pat tries for the fourth time to make a healthy apple pie. Will he get it right this time?
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Eating healthy and eating dessert don’t need to be opposites. Pat and Rob try to make a healthy apple pie. The only question is, will it taste good?
Recipe used: Note my measurements are what looks right.
- Bear naked granola – kind of granola doesn’t matter, choose by what you want the crust to taste like. (I suggest apple cinnamon)
- Yogurt – again kind doesn’t matter (my favorite so far has been strawberry)
- Cinnamon – add this if you have a granola that needs more flavor
- Tapioca – keeps the pie together when cutting
- Apples – Slightly Tart is best, but experimentation is good
- Bake at 400 degrees for 60 minutes
- Optional – cover edges with tin foil, take off with ten minutes left (this will stop the edges from burning)
Next time I want to try and cook the apples for 45 minutes alone first and then dump that into the crust for the last 15 minutes, I think this might help the crust keep its flavor better. Please let us know any ideas or techniques that you use while baking apple pie. I am sure there will be another try in the future.
Nov/093
Your News: Your News Weekday Update
Culture Clash – Decorations, Bread Shoes, Justin Bieber and Whale Penis?
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Kevin is upset by the overlap of holiday decorations when he sees a Halloween house right next to a Christmas house. T-Box goes shopping for shoes and finds his dream shoes, the kind you can eat. Robby is shocked by the influence of Justin Bieber on young girls. Patrick somehow finds a way to bring up Whale Penises. This is the best news out there? If you don’t think so then tell us what is. What is the news you want to hear about?
Nov/094
Hip Shorts: Bartending School
Irish Car Bombs, Long Island Iced Tea, White Russians, and Lemon Drop Martinis
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
There are so many more drinks to choose from besides Rum and Cokes, Vodka and Sprites, and beer. And while those drinks may seem mysterious, they’re actually still pretty easy to make.
So, we filmed this bad boy a little while ago…this being the very first Hip Short and all. We knew we wanted to do something with drinks, because they cost so damn much at the bars so having a fun night in, making our own drinks, sounded like a great plan.
Nov/090
Maybe Hip presents: DAILY HIP SHORTS
The Maybe Hip internet television site goes active on DECEMBER 3RD, 2009!
As bonus entertainment for our audience, we have decided to release one brand new “Hip Short” each day before the launch, starting on November 26th a.k.a. Thanksgiving Day. That’s seven short videos! And they can range from movie reviews to music videos, from How-to’s to Top 5’s. So, click in each day to make sure you don’t miss anything we’ve been up to that week.
Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you like what you see!
Don’t forget to comment on this blog posting if you have any ideas for what these “Hip Shorts” should be. We always love to hear from you.
Lexi Scherr
