June 17, 2010 by ScreenbeardcloseAuthor: ScreenbeardName: Joshua Nunn Email: josh@nunnone.com Site:http://joshnunn.nunnone.com/ About: Josh Nunn is a technology-loving-guy working in a large metropolitan high school. He lives in South Australia with his wife Camilla and his daughter Amelynne. [more]See Authors Posts (402)
As much as I miss the genius of Jim Henson, I realised the other day that I will miss something else just as much as Jim’s Muppet characters. I will miss the insane and brilliant pieces of comedy gold he used to create with Frank Oz.
Frank Oz is nowadays probably best known for being the voice of Yoda, but he’s also a respected and talented film director. He’s still entertaining, long after Jim Henson’s death and I hope he continues to do so for a long time to come.
But what the world has lost since Jim’s death is not only a talented puppeteer and performer, but some classic comedic pairings of his characters with those of Frank Oz. I cry a little inside when I realise that there will be nothing new created by these two fabulous men working together.
Let me give you some examples. First up the most obvious pair:
This is the only video in this collection that I’ll forgive you for not watching in full. It’s a scene from my least favourite of the Muppet movies (Muppets take Manhattan ) showing the “wedding” between Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, probably the most memorable Muppet pairing of all time (even if it’s not one of my favourites). Though an unlikely pair, Jim and Frank made the pig’s flamboyant declarations of love and the frog’s seeming indifference oddly engaging and has created a love affair that is still going strong.
May 25, 2010 by ScreenbeardcloseAuthor: ScreenbeardName: Joshua Nunn Email: josh@nunnone.com Site:http://joshnunn.nunnone.com/ About: Josh Nunn is a technology-loving-guy working in a large metropolitan high school. He lives in South Australia with his wife Camilla and his daughter Amelynne. [more]See Authors Posts (402)
Here’s my favourite pancake recipe. It’s excellent with some good quality yoghurt and fruit instead of maple syrup.
Recipe: Oat Pancakes
Summary: These pancakes are tasty and healthy
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 tbsp sugar
3/4 cup self-raising flour
30 grams (1 1/2 tbsp) butter/marg
Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl mix oats, milk, sugar and egg. If you do this a while before the rest of the recipe, the oats get so soft it’s like eating air.
In a large bowl pour self raising flour and a pinch of salt.
Melt butter
Pour wet ingredients into flour and mix well.
Heat a small non-stick pan on the lowest heat.
When hot, pour a serving-spoon or two of pancake mixture. Swirl pan to make even round pancakes.
The pancake will cook slowly. When the top starts to bubble, flip the pancake over.
Serve with yoghurt for a healthy alternative to syrup.
Quick Notes
It’s vitally important that you have patience with pancakes. Don’t put the heat up too high! The slower you cook them, the fluffier and lighter they will be.
These pancakes seem like they will be bitty, but have faith — they are as soft and smooth as any other, more so! And they taste divine.
March 3, 2010 by ScreenbeardcloseAuthor: ScreenbeardName: Joshua Nunn Email: josh@nunnone.com Site:http://joshnunn.nunnone.com/ About: Josh Nunn is a technology-loving-guy working in a large metropolitan high school. He lives in South Australia with his wife Camilla and his daughter Amelynne. [more]See Authors Posts (402)
I can’t think of a way they can possibly top this clip. Brilliantly shot in High Def, beautifully choreographed, and perfectly synchronised. If you liked their treadmill clip (symbolically shattered half way through) you’ll love how clever this is. It also knowingly nods to the Internet and Youtube crowd (did I see the mars rover? Something like the water bird that Homer uses to press the “any” key when he works from home? An OK Go concert rendered in Lego?).
What a joyful and exciting clip from a band that knows how to engage their audience. Bravo!
February 5, 2010 by ScreenbeardcloseAuthor: ScreenbeardName: Joshua Nunn Email: josh@nunnone.com Site:http://joshnunn.nunnone.com/ About: Josh Nunn is a technology-loving-guy working in a large metropolitan high school. He lives in South Australia with his wife Camilla and his daughter Amelynne. [more]See Authors Posts (402)
I’ll be purchasing Caravan Palace ASAP. I’ve found a group that embodies the music I love. Apparently it’s called Electro Swing. I haven’t heard a single one I haven’t liked yet.
November 26, 2009 by ScreenbeardcloseAuthor: ScreenbeardName: Joshua Nunn Email: josh@nunnone.com Site:http://joshnunn.nunnone.com/ About: Josh Nunn is a technology-loving-guy working in a large metropolitan high school. He lives in South Australia with his wife Camilla and his daughter Amelynne. [more]See Authors Posts (402)
not visually appealing, but a terrific track
When I find music that I like I can’t let it go until I share it. This is one of those tracks.
Buy Artichaut on iTunes or on Amazon.
