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Requiem For A Molls

Mark Graham · 07/29/08 08:15PM

At one time or another, we've all found ourselves mindlessly chattering away with clenched jaws to people we barely know as the clock approaches 6am. And while the impending sunrise is usually a good sign that it's time to go home, sometimes you just want to keep the party going a little bit longer. So you run to the corner and pick up another package. Before you get back to the party where your friends are, you can't resist the urge to open up the packet and have a little taste for yourself. So there you stand, sweaty and excited, as you tear open the package, quickly licking your finger and dipping it into the good stuff. You then give your gums a good rub, and that familiar feeling washes all over you once again. Ah yes, nothing beats a Saturday night on the town with an unlimited supply of Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip! Won't you join along as our own Molly McAleer presents this evening's To Do's while experiencing the ultimate (sugar) high with Willy Wonka's finest marching powder? Enjoy!· Black Kids at the El Rey. · James Taylor at the Greek Theater. · LA Craft Mafia Craft Up! at Saints and Sinners bar. · Christian Lander, author of Stuff White People Like, at Book Soup.

Riding The Blog With My Sister

Mark Graham · 07/28/08 08:25PM

For those of you who have been following Molly McAleer's To Do videos, you know that there are a stable of recurring characters who join Molls in her daily pursuit to keep you abreast of what's going on in Los Angeles. From real-life friends like Edward, Kendall and Alexis to pretend-life adversaries like Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Felix, you just never know who's going to show up. Tonight's installment, in which Molls revisits an old friend not seen since early May, is no different. Enjoy!· Bloc Party at The Glass House. · Blue Monday at Boardner's. · Kelly Morgan presents "THE ARTIST'S WAY WORKSHOP" at the Bodhi Tree Bookshop (warning: this one costs $365).

Getting Hyper With Hypercolor

Mark Graham · 07/25/08 06:10PM

Flash back with us for a moment to the halcyon days of 1987. Rick Astley was tearing up the charts, 3 Men And A Baby raked in nearly $170 million at the box office and all the cool kids were wearing Generra Hypercolor shirts. You know, those shirts that promised to change into all colors of the rainbow but really just ended up embarrassing you because they only changed color around your sweaty armpits? Well, as the ole cliché goes, everything old is new again. Apparently, Dov Charney has brought Hypercolor to a brand new generation of hipsters, and Molls and Alexis Hyde are fully on-board with the new/old trend. Watch them model the shirts in this evening's To Do video and find out whether the Hypercolor technology has made any significant leaps and bounds in the 20+ years since your Uncle Grambo wore them during junior high. All this, along with this weeked's To Do's, appear after the jump.FRIDAY · Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl. · Wyclef at the House of Blues. · Letters to Kobe at the Westside Eclectic Theater. SATURDAY · Jazz Fest at the Dunbar Hotel. · Jazz Fest at The Greek Theater. · Less Than Jake at the Wiltern. SUNDAY · Gnarls Barkley at the Hollywood Bowl. · Modular Pool Party at the Standard Downtown. · Sunday Bloody Mary Sunday at UCB.

Still Feeling Sad About Estelle Getty? We Are, Too

Mark Graham · 07/24/08 06:55PM

We're not ashamed to admit that we're still coming to grips with the recent passing of Estelle Getty. Although that YouTube guy certainly helped our progression along the Kübler-Ross scale, we haven't yet reached the fifth and final stage of model. If you're feeling like you're in the same boat, don't fret. While we aren't about to promise that tonight's To Do video will pick you up and then drop you off at the Acceptance stage, we're hopeful that Molls' candid chat (especially if accompanied by an In-N-Out burger) will at least let you know that others out there are feeling the same way.· Tokyo Police Club at the Hammer Museum. · 20 Comics a Night at The Comedy and Magic Club. · Frank Stallone at the Malibu Inn.

Mattress Party!

Mark Graham · 07/23/08 06:10PM

Most of the time, the things that we recommend you To Do each and every day cost money to partake in. But now that everyone's coffers are drying up thanks to the rising cost of gasoline and food stuffs, we thought it might be a good idea to start recommending some things To Do that don't cost any money. After all, as a wise man once taught us, the best things in life are —wait for it— free. And because Molly McAleer is such a strong believer in this sentiment, she figured that she would demonstrate to you, the loyal Defamer readership, exactly how much fun can be had without spending any money at all. And so, with that, we invite you to experience the exuberance of Molls' Mattress Party 2008. Enjoy!

Kaleidoscopic Molls

Mark Graham · 07/22/08 06:30PM

We would be lying to you if we said we knew exactly what the underlying theme of tonight's To Do video by Molls is. Suffice to say, our best description goes as such: imagine a Lynchian fever dream by way of shock music video director Chris Cunningham, only instead of featuring an army of Aphex Twin faced malevolent spirits coming at you, there's a kaleidoscopic series of Molly McAleers spinning round the frame to the beat of Girl Talk. In other words, it's crazed. Enjoy!

What Was So Great About Brandon Walsh, Anyway?

Mark Graham · 07/21/08 07:00PM

It seems as if nary a day has gone by in the last few months where we haven't gotten an update on the new CW re-envisioning of Beverly Hills 90210. Up to now, there have been a frenzy of rumors suggesting which original castmembers will be returning (Donna Martin, Kelly Taylor, Nat) and which wouldn't (Dylan McKay, Steve Sanders, Andrea Zuckerman). However, there is one person whose name has never entered the rumor mill. That name is Brandon Walsh. And you know what? We're glad. It's not because we have anything against Jason Priestley as an actor, it's more because Brandon Walsh was one of the most sanctimoniously asshole-ish characters to ever appear on network TV. In tonight's edition of Defamer To Do's, Molly McAleer finally gets the opportunity to showcase her utter disdain for the eldest child of Jim and Cindy Walsh. Enjoy!

The Mystery of the Children's Book Scented Hair Weave

STV · 07/18/08 05:20PM

It's the weekend, and that means one thing: Molly McAleer is breaking away from the week of indentured videographer servitude and hitting the clubs. First up, though, a little eye shadow here, a little lipstick there, some typically fantastic anecdotage and, of course, a full rundown of your weekend To Do's. And what a weekend of hard choices it is: She had us at "Choose Your Own Adventure for adults." Or maybe at Nas. Anyway, it's your call now — enjoy!

Any Way You Want It

Mark Graham · 07/16/08 07:45PM

Ever since the girls of Laguna Beach sang along to "Don't Stop Believing" while riding in a limo back in 2005, Journey has enjoyed the fruits of a full-fledged cultural renaissance — particularly with the Millenial Set. While it's kind of hard to believe that a couple of entitled prima donnas from Orange County were singlehandedly successful for the re-emergence of one of the 1980s most popular (and most vilified) bands, you can't really begrudge those dudes anything. After all, after hearing what Molls and her friend Alexis are willing to do just to get tickets to tonight's show, you can't blame the fiftysomethings in Journey for wanting to hit the road and play those tasty licks in front of a whole new batch of teen and twentysomething hotties (even if it means touring without original vocalist Steve Perry). Enjoy!

Must The United States Government Ruin All Of Our Fun?

Mark Graham · 07/15/08 06:55PM

In case you haven't noticed, our country is, for lack of a better expression, in the shitter. The economy blows, gas prices are off the chains, people can't afford to pay their mortgages and the most exciting news we've heard in the last few months is that Mini-Me has a sex tape. You'd think that, in a time of crisis like this, the government would step in and take action. But no! Instead, they added insult to injury when they denied Boy George a work visa so he could rock all of your red, gold and green asses on a 30-day tour of our country's purple mountained majesty. Not surprisingly, this news affected our youngest staffer, the eternally rosy cheeked Molly McAleer, in a profound way. Won't you mourn with us as you watch this evening's To Do's? That is all.

Have You Seen My Magic Frog?

Mark Graham · 07/14/08 06:41PM

Let this evening's installment of Defamer To Do's be a lesson to all of you who complain that Molly McAleer never asks the hard questions in her nightly videos. Her work tonight makes Carl Sagan's work on Cosmos look positively elementary. Enjoy!

iPhones Are For Virgins

Molly McAleer · 07/11/08 07:20PM

Occasionally, I take a post-work nap before waking up to film the next night's To Do list. And on those occasions when I wake up from said naps, I am usually greeted with some sort of surprise. Typically, it's a pile of dog crap on the floor of my closet (Thanks, Wagandstuff!), but last night it was a spirited email from my partner in hate-crime, one Miss Edward Gottomesmerize Jolie Hyphen Pitt. In true EGJHP form, the email could only be described as "on point", and therefore I felt it would be selfish of me not to share it with you in its entirety. Check out the email and your weekend To Dos after the jump...

Molls Is Strong To The Finish Cuz She Eats Her Spinach

Mark Graham · 07/10/08 07:15PM

Those of you with a fondness for (or an aversion to) cupcakes will surely remember the To Do video from late May in which Molls devoured an entire box of Hostess cupcakes while listening to the Counting Crows. Many of you were repulsed, many of you were concerned for her well-being, and a few of you got a little bit turned on (you sick puppies). Well, after a few weeks of counseling at the Slim Goodbody Institute For Healthy Dietary Habits, Molls is a reformed woman. And while she still enjoys the occasional prodigious eating bender, she has shifted her hunger to something a little more healthy this time around. Enjoy!

The Return Of Your Favorite Celebrity Transvestite Prostitute

Mark Graham · 07/08/08 08:40PM

In case you haven't noticed, we have been having some trouble with our video player for the last few days. While the tech geeks back at the mothership continue to work on resolving the issues, we remain committed to bringing you nothing but the highest quality in Defamer To Do's. Fortunately, we were able to convince tonight's guest host, celebrity transvestite prostitute Lindsay Lohan, to take a few minutes out of her busy (and diamond-filled!) evening to upload tonight's installment onto YouTube for your viewing pleasure. And while we can't stand in support of her tasteless comments on the people she dubs "the handicaps", we think the novelty of seeing her riding the Metro should be enough to get you to watch the video over and over again. As always, tonight's listings can be found after the jump. Enjoy!

Keepin' It Real ... Real American, That Is

Mark Graham · 07/02/08 08:20PM

As we approach America's 232nd birthday bonanza celebration, we here at Defamer HQ can't help but feel more than a little bit patriotic. After all, this great country of ours affords us so many rights and privileges. Like the right to bear arms! And the right to free speech! And the right to shoplift a tanktop from Express when you were but a teenag ... wait, what? We don't remember reading about that last right in our history books, so what is Molls doing waving that factoid in our faces in this evening's To Do's? Well, you'll just have to watch and see...

Molls Addresses The Haters

Mark Graham · 07/01/08 07:00PM

Here at Defamer HQ, we try our darndest to keep our internal politics from interfering with what you see on the homepage. For instance, you never read about the time that a heated debate between Seth and I about whether George Clooney or Val Kilmer was the worse Batman ended in fisticuffs. You also never heard about the time that Molly McAleer and Molly Friedman got into a slapfight so intense over who got rights to the molly@defamer.com email address that NATO had to be called in (the Gawker Media legal department has forbidden that we disclose who won that fight). But sometimes we get emails from readers that, try as we might, we just can't keep behind the scenes. One of those notes is the basis for this evening's installment of Defamer To Do's, starring the one and only Molls. In keeping with today's French theme, her rant tonight revolves around the highly controversial issue of the use of maquillage in these here vids. Enjoy!

Setting The Standard

Molly McAleer · 06/30/08 06:10PM

Ah yes, The Standard Downtown. While lots of shenanigans have gone down there over the years, none of them have this good of a soundtrack. Enjoy as Molls and Ed bring you today's video of what's going down in Los Angeles tonight:
-Matt and Kim @ King King.
-Spider Problem @ The Silverlake Lounge.
-White Dog @ The Silent Movie Theater.

How Matt Damon Went From Hunky To Chunky

Mark Graham · 06/27/08 06:30PM

Nine out of ten talking heads agree, nothing clears your mental palate in advance of the weekend like tearing into a hearty Dirt Sandwich. No matter what happened to you during the work week, Molly McAleer's compilation of the week's best moments from the world of celebrity infotainment will cure what ails you. You get called "oily" on national TV? Try a Dirt Sandwich. You end up in sex tape with Mini-Me? Try a Dirt Sandwich. You set off a brawl between the Paps and the Surfs? Try a Dirt Sandwich. Short of a fistful of paco, nothing will turn that end-of-week-frown upside down faster than a Dirt Sandwich. Enjoy!

Famous Hollywood Celebrity Rosie O'Donnell Has Your Weekend To Do List

Molly McAleer · 06/27/08 06:00PM

So far, I haven't had the best luck convincing guests to join me on the To Do videos via satellite, but when Gramforce-1 called me and said that he got Rosie O'Donnell to co-host this weekend's To Dos with me, I was thrilled. I mean, have you seen Car 54 Where Are You? But the Rosie we got was a lot closer to that sea monster she played on The View than the delightful Lucile Toody. See for yourself after the jump!

Skate Or Die! (But, Preferably, Just Die)

Mark Graham · 06/26/08 08:15PM

Forget what Stacey Peralta tried to teach you in Dogtown And Z-Boys, everyone knows the real thrasher revolution took place when Michael J. Fox latched onto the back of that pickup truck during the opening minutes of Back To The Future. While skating was certainly popular in underground circles before Bob Zemeckis taught Marty McFly how to ollie, it was the mammoth success of BTTF that allowed skateboarders to springboard from the underground into the mainstream. And while we have a modicum of respect for Tony Hawk and Bam Margera and the rest of the dudes who kick and push their way through the X Games, we think that most of us would agree that skateboarders are, more often than not, annoying as all get out. Case in point: a bunch of pseudopunk deckdogz were thrashing about outside of the HMS Bounty while Molls and Ed tried to have themself a nice dinner. The resulting video not only brings you a list of fun things To Do in Los Angeles tonight, but also takes aim at these rapscallions who we'd rather see zipping around on Heelies. Enjoy!