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Harry EXTRACTs a lot of laughs from Mike Judge's Latest!
Went to the premiere of EXTRACT tonight. I really haven't liked any of the spots on TV nor any of the trailers. I was there as one of the sponsors for the event, though I'm not real sure how that happened. I'm relatively sure that I was never even asked about it. Seriously Yet there on the marquee was AICN. No, I was there because my wife and I worship KING OF THE HILL nightly on Adult Swim. Watching a little bit of Hank Hill's familial and friendly existence is just the thing to give you just a taste of joy, before going to sleep. I missed OFFICE SPACE on its initial run. Never had a chance to see IDIOCRACY in theaters, so other than the BEAVIS & BUTTHEAD DO AMERICA 'event' premiere way back when... I haven't attended or seen a Mike Judge film theatrically. And that is not a badge of honor. It's a badge of shame, hung squarely around the neck of the folks at Fox that really seemed to relish tormenting a man, from all accounts, that is just about as regular a guy as you could ever hope to meet. Not that I've really met Mike Judge. We see each other around, but frankly. The man intimidates me. KING OF THE HILL kills me regularly - and watching the show with my wife is one of just the flat out plain simple joys of life. You don't have to plan it, it just happens and it makes us happy. And figuring out how to explain that to a man... well, honestly - its fucking embarrassing. Well, I went into this event today not even sure of the story. When I ran that contest the other day - and asked for Work Related Accident Stories... I thought the story was all about a man getting his nuts destroyed, as far as I knew, there'd be a bike race in France for a 3rd act. I didn't know. So as I settled into my place, it was with a bit of hesitation. I hadn't really heard any buzz on the quality of the film, but well. Let's just let Mike take over - and that's exactly what happened once the film unfurled. The overriding theme of the story is the fact that Jason Bateman only gets laid about once every 3 months - and frankly. That's not doing it for him. Meanwhile, he's noticed that if he gets home after his wife puts on sweatpants, there's no chance at nookie. Now, rather than having a frank discussion with his wife, he goes to a bar he used to work at, to chat up his good friend played by Ben Affleck... and spills it all to him. And he, of course, has all the answers to Jason's problems. It involves drugs, alcohol, a gigolo and his wife. I won't say a damn thing about what happens from those elements, but it gets pretty hilarious right from the get-go. MEANWHILE - at the Extract plant that Jason owns, General Mills has put in an offer to buy his company, which would allow him to retire. But things there get complicated as well. And then there's the new hot girl that everyone wants to fuck. Which infinitely complicates things further. Soon you have a film about vaguely insane motivations, all of which are understandable, but Jason ends up in a world turned upside down. And it looks very bad for him. BTW - the worse it is for Jason, the better it is for all of us. Because his suffering is directly related to my laugh quotient. Jason is great in the film, but really... Ben Affleck shines incredibly brightly as "the best friend". One member of the audience was so smitten with the role Affleck plays here - that she asked if that was what he was really like, and Jason kind of said that it was. What is great about it is that it feels real and genuine. The humor is never forced or extremely gaggy. It just evolves naturally. This feels like a film in the same universe as OFFICE SPACE. It is completely different, but if the characters in OFFICE SPACE needed Cherry Extract for some amazing baked goods... it would be this cherry Extract. And they'd love it. At every level, it is funny. From the gigolo "dumb blonde boy" to Gene Simmons' hilarious turn as the slimiest claims lawyer we have seen in a while. I found that stuff especially funny, having spent a bit of time with Gene at Comic Con. It is hilarious. Another great character is Ben's smoking buddy in the film, "Willie" as played by Matt Schulze. Now Matt isn't quite a name actor yet. Not a name you recognize right off, but it's little roles like this which have earned him so many cool points it isn't funny. You may remember his Chupa character from BLADE II or in THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, he played Vince, the guy with the hots for Jordana Brewster, but constantly having that Blonde punk fucking up his traction. Well in EXTRACT he plays a stoner. But he isn't like any stoner I've really seen on film before. He's that guy, with the extreme equipment, the blowtorch lighter, the 6ft long bong - and he's absolutely militant about method. He's extremely funny and scary in the film. Great little role. In fact, every little role is a great little role. Like Ms Sparkle Motion on the line at the Extract plant. Hilarious. JK Simmons and his inability to remember ANYBODY's name. Great. Mike has all these characters and they're all great. He does that by always making sure that when they're on screen they're adding to their character. That through their actions and words we identify more clearly with the essence of who these people are - and then we recognize our own lives in them. And it is his ability to find universal regular truths that just resonate with laughter pitch perfectly. I'm really fond of this one. This will be the best treated Mike Judge release in his live-action history, mainly because the good people at Miramax won't bury this comedy treasure like those beasts at Fox did. EXTRACT is very funny. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Aug. 19, 2009, 1:27 a.m. CST
Looking forward to it
by david26
Watched a TV spot tonight for this film and it looks pretty funny.
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:33 a.m. CST
Mike Judge is always going to being laughs
by BadMrWonka
I thought Idiocracy was a great premise, but a pretty flawed movie. but there's still more laughs in it than 95% of comedies.
add in Jason Bateman to the Judge mix, mix in a little Kristin Wiig, sprinkle on a little heavy handed cooking metaphor by a random talkbacker, and you've got my ticket! fuck my eyeballs!
I hate myself.
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:37 a.m. CST
"going to be being laughs"?
by BadMrWonka
ironically, I just typo'd "bring"...and ended up without a typo, but more a grammatical abortion...
again...I hate my life.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:04 a.m. CST
Mike Judge is brilliant—
by blakindigo
His short animations were legendary back in the day."King of the Hill" isn't really my cup of tea (although it has GREAT voice acting) and his features are also brilliant (and one is a certified classic).

He's a hard working dude.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:05 a.m. CST
King Of The Hill really is fantastic
by IForgotAbout19
Such a dry, hilarious thing even just to look at.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:09 a.m. CST
in b4 KOTH "overrated" or "past its time"
by WickedJacob
KOTH is awesome.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:14 a.m. CST
hey Harry, can't believe the trailer didn't suck you in at first
by AshesOfDonnie
When i first saw the trailer (it was red band i believe) I was hooked. Never have laughed so hard at a trailer, especially seeing Jason Bateman cough out those plumes of smoke, fucking hilarious. I'm glad you lied so I know I'm in for a treat when this one rolls along!
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:18 a.m. CST
by CarlThorMark1978
High school years along with Ren & Stimpy. Whatever happened to quality animated programs on MTV? It's amazing that Daria lasted as long as it did considering that those morons cancelled such great cartoons as Undergrads and Downtown.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:20 a.m. CST
hank hill is a pimp.
by ironic_name
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:29 a.m. CST
Marketed like The Hangover
by Wrecks
Very strange commercial spots for this one. A night he'll never remember... right. But hey, asses in seats for Judge is a good thing. Lie it up marketing team.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:41 a.m. CST
Gene Simmons?
by Monkey Butler
Or JK Simmons? Or both?
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:45 a.m. CST
I agree the tv spots suck...
by ottomatic
including the cgi smoke coming from Justin Bateman.Still its Mike Judge so I will check it out.
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:07 a.m. CST
Lady's love KOTH,
by OfficerJunior
It's a very small universal truth. Not very impressed with Judge's new show on ABC. The Goode Family, it's the same character as Mr. VanDriesen from Beavis and ButtHead. that didn't hurt KOTH though, Hank Hill is the same character as Tom Anderson from B and B. I thought idiocracy was a great idea but poorly acted. "Go away, I'm 'batin'" Fucking brilliant.
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:25 a.m. CST
by axemurder
Banging the eyeballs out of your wife before you go to sleep is what's needed. Not a cartoon.
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:43 a.m. CST
Appreciation of KotH slowly creeps up on you over the years
by smackfu
I hated it when it first started...then I started noticing a subtle cleverness...then I started dealing with Americans from the South (I'm Canadian) and realized the show is genius.
Aug. 19, 2009, 4:23 a.m. CST
King of the Hill is...
by StarchildAD
Sesame Street for Adults
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:11 a.m. CST
still havn't re-watched it twice of three times yet harry???
by TheManWhoCan
well done!
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:14 a.m. CST
The Perfect Word For KOTH...
by Marlowespade
...is .... charming. Seriously, it's just a nice, charming, peaceful comedy that offers up occasional too-funny-to-be-true laughs mixed with too-true-to-be-funny laughs that makes it universal and funny with a generous spirit. It's impossible to hate the show, and impossible to love. People will look back on KOTH and remember, "That show was really... charming"
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:30 a.m. CST
People who watch movies should recognize Schulze brothers
by JackRabbitSlim
They've been in a lot of movies over the past ten years or so though I can never differentiate between the two.
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:13 a.m. CST
JK Simmons AND Gene Simmons in one film????
by YackBacker
Oscar fucking gold. Mike Judge should get the keys to the city for that casting alone. I'm a fucking giggle-box over here just imagining the comic possibilities.
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:21 a.m. CST
If Mila Kunis doesn't flash her tits like in Sarah Marshall...
by tylerzero
...regardless of how awesomely funny this movie is, I will still leave disappointed.
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:22 a.m. CST
by palewook
made me a Judge fan for life, will give anything he makes a chance to win me over now. he's hit or miss. when he hits though, its brilliant.
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:23 a.m. CST
N/M, just read that said tits weren't hers.
by tylerzero
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:26 a.m. CST
The movie was quite funny
by Xionsmith
I was there last night, and I must say it was quite funny. Even seeing it from the Upper Balcony 3 row from the back, I enjoyed it. I had never watched a move from 3 stories up, but at the Paramount it wasn't to bad. I think this movie is going to be like Office Space. Funny the first time you watch it, but gets better and better the more you see it.
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:44 a.m. CST
by Aquatarkusman
Jason Bateman : Ron Livingston :: Ben Affleck : Diedrich Bader?
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:49 a.m. CST
by JuanSanchez
"I hadn't really heard any buzz on the quality of the film, but well. Let's just let Mike take over". "only gets laid about once every 3 months - and frankly. That's not doing it for him." Come on, Harry - plug these reviews into Word, spellcheck them and read them over once or twice. There's nothing charming about these kinds of fuck ups. It's doesn't have to be perfect, but the mistakes shouldn't mess up the flow of the read.
Aug. 19, 2009, 7:59 a.m. CST
Love Judge
by bah
I've liked everything he's done. His sense of humor really is unique. His visions are incredibly true to life -- hyper-real, maybe. I even watched every episode of Goode Family, which wasn't great, but did make my sides hurt more than once over its short run. The pilot was weak, but it got much, much better. Gutterball rocked.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:18 a.m. CST
by Bill Brasky
Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking. Just a moment.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:20 a.m. CST
by Series7
Has spwaned two other shows. Who'd a thought.
 Screw King of the Hill though, he should have spent more time doing the Animation show, but King of the Hill probably made him so much money.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:22 a.m. CST
Mike Judge
by Series7
Was even cut from Jackass 2. Dude really can't get a break theatrically.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:28 a.m. CST
I'm buying Harry Idiots Guide to Grammar for Xmas
by WickedJester
2 paragraphs in and you've got more commas than Bill Gate's bank account.

 Never seen 'frankly' used to end a sentence either, bravo.

/rant
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:32 a.m. CST
Ron Livingston
by Series7
Anyone watch his Greys Anatomy in space show?
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:35 a.m. CST
JuanSanchez - PERIODS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SENTENCE!
by sarajevobot
You're right; that is some maddening shit. However, I don't think it's a mistake. I have always assumed Harry does that to imply a certain speaking cadence and I have always felt like that makes it even more annoying.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:39 a.m. CST
by KillerTomato
But all that aside, you have to admit that this is one of the most calm, coherent, and well-written (for Harry) reviews in a while from the big man.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:45 a.m. CST
by Lashlarue
Hey, Peter. What's happening?
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:46 a.m. CST
Kristin Wiig
by Series7
Molly Shannon called and said that she wants her spot back on SNL. For every 1 character she has that gets half a giggle there is a seasons worth of characters that are horrible.
Aug. 19, 2009, 9:05 a.m. CST
What was spoiled in this review?
by Series7
Does Ben Affleck kill Hitler at the end of this or something?
Aug. 19, 2009, 9:57 a.m. CST
by WickedJester
Glad I wasn't the only one extremely annoyed by it.
Aug. 19, 2009, 10:53 a.m. CST
by I am_NOTREAL
One of the underappreciated movies of the last several years. It did get a little tired before the end, but man, that first hour had me laughing my ass off.
Aug. 19, 2009, 10:57 a.m. CST
Carl's Jr.
by Series7
Fuck you I'm eating.
Aug. 19, 2009, 10:58 a.m. CST
Idiocracy Sucked
by Stabby
There I said it so that lockesbrokenleg doesn't have to. Seriously, though that film was a huge disappointment. Like everyone else I'm a giant Office Space fan and I had high hopes for Idiocracy. Just the premise alone is funnier than the actual film. I can count on Homer Simpson's hand how many laugh out loud moments there are in Idiocracy. For those of you poor at math, that's one less time than five.
Aug. 19, 2009, 11:01 a.m. CST
Dammit, tylerzero!
by Stabby
Now, I have to rent Forgetting Sarah Marshal and I was really hoping to avoid that one. TinyUrls anyone of Mila Kunis from that movie?
Aug. 19, 2009, 11:11 a.m. CST
No mention of Mila, Harry?
by Beezbo
What the hell?
Aug. 19, 2009, 11:35 a.m. CST
by Dude_Abides
King of the Hill, whats that like Family Guy before Family Guy? I tried watching that years ago and it made me want staple my eyes shut, I love Judge, but Hill was sooo overrated.
Aug. 19, 2009, 11:49 a.m. CST
Harry, how can you leave out Koechner?!?! Biggest laugh of the m
by ImMorganFreeman
Comes from him at the end.
Aug. 19, 2009, 11:58 a.m. CST
We need to propel this movie to $100 million
by SifoDyasJr.
I want to see a Mike Judge movie massively succeed at the box office so he can have the same clout that Apatow has rather than being the cult following on DVD guy.
Aug. 19, 2009, 12:09 p.m. CST
Yeaaaahhhh, I'm gonna need you to come in...
by Alientoast
...on Saturday. Yeaahhh. And Sunday too. Yeaahh, that would be great. Ok, thanks.
Aug. 19, 2009, 12:18 p.m. CST
Welcome to Costco. I love you.
by SifoDyasJr.
Aug. 19, 2009, 12:33 p.m. CST
by IAmLegolas
would have been a great movie if it wasn't so painful to watch, and by that I mean how accurate our piece of shit world will soon be like that. But that's what's so great about Mike Judge movies, they are painfully funny. "It's funny because it's true..." - Home J. Simpson
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:11 p.m. CST
This article is so hard to read....
by Kirbymanly
The horrific grammar in this one takes the cake. "We see each other around, but frankly. The man intimidates me. KING OF THE HILL kills me regularly - and watching the show with my wife is one of just the flat out plain simple joys of life." Jumping Jesus! My cat understands English grammar better than Harry.
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:40 p.m. CST
Loved Office Space, meh about Idiocracy...
by kjmad25
... Idiocracy deserved to go straight to dvd. Not the worst thing I've ever watched, but far from the brilliance of Office Space. I really, really hope Extract is good.
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:42 p.m. CST
You're right Kirby...
by kjmad25
... Harry really needs an editor or something. His grammar is atrocious. But maybe that adds to his charm? Nah, he should get an editor.
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:42 p.m. CST
I'm with Kirby
by seppukudkurosawa
I know tbat "I write as I talk" thing is your whole shtick, Harry, but only William Shatner talks the way you write. What with. All the random. Sentence breaks and all.
 Now to check to see if there are any Daria episodes on Youtube.
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:51 p.m. CST
Its funny that Harry always gives favorable ratings...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
...to movies that are currently being advertised on this website.
Strange

Aug. 19, 2009, 1:51 p.m. CST
But...Office Space is hilarious...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
...and one of the best...comedies...ever!
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:52 p.m. CST
I so did not write "tbat"
by seppukudkurosawa
Editing my posts to undercut my point, are we? Come on, you think I'd be so noobish as to leave in typos whilst I'm criticise someone else's grammar? Pfft.
 (Although it probably was my typo).
Aug. 19, 2009, 1:55 p.m. CST
by seppukudkurosawa
Me sober up now.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:01 p.m. CST
by sarajevobot
For sure. I think his reviews are steadily improving over the last seven or eight years. This is the first time I've ever seen anyone mention the simulated cadence/lunatic punctuation. It feels like we're really getting down to fine-tuning now.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:07 p.m. CST
by sarajevobot
Your 'I'm with Kirby' post made me laugh out loud. Even in print, Shatner imitations are top shelf stuff. Maybe Harry knows something we don't. Nah, he should get an editor. To hug the mountain. To envelop. That mountain.
Aug. 19, 2009, 2:14 p.m. CST
I stopped reading after
by WickedJester
"The overriding theme of the story is the fact that Jason Bateman only gets laid about once every 3 months - and frankly. That's not doing it for him. Meanwhile, he's noticed that if he gets home after his wife puts on sweatpants, there's no chance at nookie. Now, rather than having a frank discussion with his wife, he goes to a bar he used to work at, to chat up his good friend played by Ben Affleck"

If you handed a paper into school with those sentences in it, you'd still be taking remedial reading.

Posting Harry's articles into Word makes the page light up red and green like it's freakin' Christmas.
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:39 p.m. CST
by Kirbymanly
"Posting Harry's articles into Word makes the page light up red and green like it's freakin' Christmas." That was friggin' hilliarious!!! :)
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:41 p.m. CST
by HEADGEEK
yeah, very funny. Like earlier this year when I wrote that RAVE of TRANSFORMERS 2 and ads were all over the site. Or like when I wrote that blowjob of a review for TERMINATOR SALVATION and there were ads on the site. Yeah, you nailed me man.
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:44 p.m. CST
by HEADGEEK
that's because my secret identity is Santa Claus
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:45 p.m. CST
Mike Judge is the shit, but I don't know if I can...
by cheyne_stoking_DMS
stomach anything with Buttchin Affleck. He's got a serious case of Fuckfaceitis. I must respectfully pass.
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:46 p.m. CST
I'm actually really looking forward to this one.
by porterdsgn
Aug. 19, 2009, 3:51 p.m. CST
LOL! Extract tailer is so-so, frankly. That's not doing it for h
by ToMonicker
Idiocracy is NOT about the FUTURE, it's about the PRESENT. However, it loses steam big time after about the first half hour or so. I know people that just love Hank and his brood, especially down here in the texas, where it's all too close to home, but that show just always was a little take it or leave it for me, frankly. Coma, coma, coma chameleon, Harrieeee!;-)
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:06 p.m. CST
by Wrath4771
You, good sir, made me pee my pants a little bit that was so funny. It's funny because it's true.
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:07 p.m. CST
Beavis and Butthead
by Wrath4771
I miss those little bastards, but King of the Hill has the best line ever. "Bobby, if you weren't my son I'd hug you." Priceless.
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:25 p.m. CST
I would pay Mila Kunis an excessive amount of money...
by cheyne_stoking_DMS
...to punch me in the groin and make me grilled cheese.
Aug. 19, 2009, 5:37 p.m. CST
HEADGEEK (Harry)...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
...I'm just razzing you, man. It just seems funny, sometimes, when I see such a raving review with the ad at the top or in the upper right hand of the screen.
Just seems like a conflict of interest...but I definitely understand this is a great place to advertise movies to movie geeks! We tend to congregate here (or, at least, come digging for info).

 And, yeah, I've read your more critical reviews (...and I typically agree with them). However, I sometimes wonder if the ads were purchased before the review (and subsequent your "inside coverage") or after the review is published.

Of course, it is your website...your business...and your opinion. For the most part, I agree with the verdict of your reviews at least 90% of the time. This is probably more than any other film critic -- paper, website or television -- which is probably why I pop on this website every day. You're about a decade older than me, but we still have very similar tastes in all things geekery.
 Besides, your review of STAR TREK was, hands down, the best and most accurate that I have read (regardless of ads, interviews or insider perks)!
Aug. 19, 2009, 6:04 p.m. CST
When you put harry's reviews on microsoft word
by mr_beaks_is_a_faggot
the paper clip commits suicide by choking while masturbating.
Aug. 19, 2009, 6:27 p.m. CST
Stop wit hthe goddamn horribly inappropriate period placeage!
by oceanic86
"The overriding theme of the story is the fact that Jason Bateman only gets laid about once every 3 months - and frankly. That's not doing it for him." Jesus fucking Christ, man. My 2nd grade self had better punctuation.
Aug. 19, 2009, 6:28 p.m. CST
And frankly. Everyone laughs.
by Heckles
Repetition can be so repetitive.
Aug. 19, 2009, 8:18 p.m. CST
by toadkillerdog
Could you have back pedaled and sucked more ass in trying to weasel your way back into Harry's good graces? Nope. I don't think so.
Weasel.
Aug. 19, 2009, 9:59 p.m. CST
Mila Kunis
by Mel_Gibsons_Nazi_Dad
I've been in love with her since Forgetting Sarah Marshall and would very much like to lick her asshole. That's what love is right?
Aug. 19, 2009, 11:40 p.m. CST
by Heckles
I don't want to sound like a dick, but I truly don't understand how King of the Hill is supposed to be funny. I like most of Judge's work, but I could not stand KOTH and was amazed it lasted half as long as it did. Seriously, what do people find humorous about it?
Aug. 20, 2009, 12:12 a.m. CST
by cheyne_stoking_DMS
Yes, it is. I know the answers. I wrote the book on it.
Aug. 20, 2009, 12:14 a.m. CST
I never found King of the Hill funny either....
by cheyne_stoking_DMS
but you know what they say "to each their own."
Aug. 20, 2009, 12:24 a.m. CST
KOTH rules
by ironburl
Favorite Episode: Kahn goes Hillbilly
Aug. 20, 2009, 12:28 a.m. CST
KOTH is Funny
by ironburl
Because it is the opposite of Family Guy. Family Guy is a vomit of pop culture references with dispicable, shallow, rediculous, stereotyped characters. KOTH is written, has a plot, and tells a story with characters that are realistic. Sometimes you have to wait 8-10 minutes for the payoff, butr when you get it, it's a lot funnier than doing the Peanute Butter Jelly Dance or seeing a fake Mr. T dancing the macarena.
Aug. 20, 2009, 1:24 a.m. CST
Harry. Seriously??? You're a writer??
by brattyben
I mean, what's with all the sentance fragments. Seriously? "I hadn't really heard any buzz on the quality of the film, but well." That's not even a complete sentance. And this little gem? "only gets laid about once every 3 months - and frankly." Big guy...you either need an editor, or go back to English 101. I love reading, and this takes me right out of it. Everytime!
Aug. 20, 2009, 1:31 a.m. CST
by TELF
Perfect, succinct evaluation. KOTH is a gem.
Aug. 20, 2009, 10:27 a.m. CST
Holy shit....HARRY KNOWLES CAN'T WRITE!!
by Fart_Master_Flex
I can't believe how many people in this talk back are up in arms that my man Harry has fragmented sentences and misplaced punctuation. You are at Aintitcoolnews people. This is a laid back place for geeks to do our geek thing. If you want perfect grammar, go read the New Yorker. I will stick with this site.
Aug. 20, 2009, 12:41 p.m. CST
will this be another underground hit?
by HaterofCrap
looks like it..it took me a year to find idiocracy and love it.
Aug. 20, 2009, 4:12 p.m. CST
Two Words Mila Junis
by Chic N Stu
Will be there opening night just for her alone. Like JK says in the trailer OMG!!
Aug. 20, 2009, 5:23 p.m. CST
When do you see Avatar Harry?
by bbbbeeeennnn
Aug. 20, 2009, 8:43 p.m. CST
I'm sure this movie will be hilarious
by Teddy Artery
yet fail miserably at the box office. They just can't figure out how to market Judge's movies. Maybe they need to leave all that to Mike. The current ad looks kinda funny, but not "Mike Judge" funny, if that makes sense to anyone.
Aug. 20, 2009, 8:44 p.m. CST
And another thing
by Teddy Artery
Harry, god love ya, but you need help composing your reviews. Please, man. Your grammar and style has not improved since day one on Ain't It Cool News. Sorry.
Aug. 20, 2009, 8:45 p.m. CST
And one final thing
by Teddy Artery
"Extract" is not at all a good title for this flick. Office Space worked, Idiocracy worked, Extract ain't doin' it.
Aug. 20, 2009, 9:07 p.m. CST
Brando has what plants crave
by MacReady452
What are electrolytes? Do you even know? Peggy Hill ruins every episode of king of the hill. even the ones she isnt in.
Aug. 20, 2009, 9:36 p.m. CST
by slkboxrman
i swear, im sick of all of u frackin grammar nazi's..this isnt school or a review of someones screenplay...its essentially a guys personal blog that he allows u to comment on...i doubt the majority of u spell correctly in all the texts im sure u send out every day unless ur really THAT anal....give harry and the rest of us that dont punctuate and the rest of that crap a break....that stuff belongs in school, we're not being graded here...losers.
Aug. 20, 2009, 9:53 p.m. CST
beavis and butthead
by slkboxrman
needs to be made into a live action movie asap.....john heder is a perfect butthead, right down to the lips and teeth....now finding an actor that looks like beavis would be a feat...anyone else agree ?
Aug. 20, 2009, 10:33 p.m. CST
Affleck is good in comedies
by Star Hump
Funny in Good Will Cunting, Dazed and Confused and some other shit. I like 'ol Ben, but I'm one of the few I guess.
Aug. 20, 2009, 11:16 p.m. CST
Saw it. Dug the hell outta it.
by cinemixtape.com
Once again, Mike Judge has created a great comedy from what should be a crappy premise and crappy characters. He's a magician. The laughs come at a steady pace and the story, inexplicably, draws us in. There were a couple beats that I didn't care for, but overall I really enjoyed this one.
Aug. 21, 2009, 12:13 a.m. CST
you're right Harry
by happyboy
not having seen Mike Judge's past work theatrically is a badge of shame for a geek. Office Space invented an entire genre of deadpan REALISTIC comedy and influenced everything from The Office and Napoleon Dynamite to Burger King commercials. As a truenote reflection of a segment of American society it's on par with what Cheever did for the quiet desperation of suburbia or NWA did for urban desolation. Idiocracy was biting (and farsighted) satire and has liberally borrowed in Hollywood a la Wall-E. Honestly KOTH is the lowest work that Judge has done. Hope this new movie gets handled decently. How the hell do hacks like Judd Apatow and Brett Ratner get mainstreet pimping while a home-grown American genius like Mike Judge get the shit end of the stick from Hollywood over and over
Aug. 21, 2009, 1:17 a.m. CST
KOTH blows
by MrClark
I loved Office Space and I think I'll like Extract but KOTH is moronic. This must be a north/south thing. KOTH is clearly written for the NASCAR demographic while Family Guy is clearly written for those who have fucked there sister.
Aug. 21, 2009, 4:12 a.m. CST
Fart Master
by brattyben
Yeah, this is a movie geek site, and sure, it's got that laid back quality to it, but, that's no reason not to use basic English skills. That's called laziness. Being laid back doesn't mean you can't at least try to form a complete sentance. Ya dig?
Aug. 22, 2009, 8:32 a.m. CST
Harry, you should read Ebert's rule for being a critic
by mistergreen
You should NOT advertise movies on this site! But if you don't claim to be a critic, I guess that's fine.
Aug. 22, 2009, 8:33 a.m. CST
I can forgive the bad grammar, the style is boring
by mistergreen
Aug. 22, 2009, 6:32 p.m. CST
yeah can't beat Office Space
by Rupee88
that is one of those times when everything came together magically...like Pulp Fiction or Star Wars...maybe not quite as perfectly but same principle. But based of OS, I would give this a try.
Aug. 23, 2009, 1:49 p.m. CST
Happy Boy
by Life Proof
Office Space was an influence on the Office? The show was already into production by the time the film was released in the UK...
Aug. 24, 2009, 2:15 p.m. CST
Trailers Ain't Looking Too Cool
by _Maltheus_

But, I love everything Mike Judge does, so I'm there opening day. Well, Goode Family was a little spotty, but whatever. Office Space is probably the best comedy of all time. But I almost like Idiocracy better because of the brilliant premise. I think they nailed the future better than any other sci-fi flick. And so many great quotable lines.

King of the Hill was subtle, but consistently good. You sometimes had to rewind the lines in your head before hearing the joke, but it was always worth it.

Aug. 29, 2009, 9:48 a.m. CST
Office Space was a time thief
by eb719
Anyone who missed it, didn't miss much. We watched it recently and were stunned at how bad it truly was.
Aug. 29, 2009, 12:22 p.m. CST
Regarding King of the Hill
by malificus
My youngest boy has made it a tradition for us to sit down and watch the KOTH block on Adult Swim every night I don't work. It's amazing how much he laughs at it and he always looks at me when a particularly funny thing happens with a great big smile, it's awesome. If you can't appreciate the Hank Hill death dream with Cotten Hill hanging from the side of the coffin instead of carrying it and Dale going "It should have been Bill.." then you just don't know what funny is. And I am looking forward to this film and Mila Kunis has always been SO super-fine.
Aug. 29, 2009, 12:24 p.m. CST
Office Space
by malificus
I was a late comer to Office Space after hearing the typical "Dood you GOTTA SEE IT" for years. I liked it, it was good, though how it achieved such legend is beyond me.
Sept. 2, 2009, 10:42 p.m. CST
Ben Affleck looks like Peter Jackson in this
by Nasty In The Pasty
And why the FUCK is he still acting? State Of Play had Crowe, Mirren and McAdams, but Affleck totally loused up a generally compelling thriller. Gone Baby Gone proved he has some directorial chops, so why he still insists on acting is beyond me. What is this, 2002?
Sept. 7, 2009, 2:20 p.m. CST
by torpor_haze
But nowhere near as office space.
Sept. 9, 2009, 11:09 p.m. CST
This movie was awful.
by The_Ritty
No jokes. Even the Affleck was wasted...
Sept. 10, 2009, 3:04 p.m. CST
9th at the box office - Seriously, the marketing was
by AlienDragQueen
terrible for this, and for that matter all his movies. Mike Judge gets no respect from the studios he works with. They give him limited releases and crappy marketing, and as a result his movies do poorly in theatres, but end up becoming cult classics on DVD and TV. Fuck you fucking studios!
Sept. 10, 2009, 7:19 p.m. CST
Just saw it.
by Harold-Sherbort
It had some really great moments, and maybe 2 or 3 minutes that lulled. But overall, definitly worth seeing. It's a shame it's not doing better than it is.
Sept. 11, 2009, 5:20 a.m. CST
This movie SUCKED
by Mariusz
I dig Judge's TV shit, but this flick sucked the big one, dudes! I laughed twice the whole damn movie. Glad I didn't pay for it...
Sept. 12, 2009, 3:02 p.m. CST
One of my best moviegoing experiences (spoilers?)
by brobdingnag
I recently discovered that an old strip mall from the 70's, where I had viewed such classics as Bakshi's LOTR, Wizards, Heavy Metal and Excalibur was still around and the theater was still right where it had been for 30 years. The only other shop on the lower level is a Dojo as well just like it way back when. I really had to resist the urge to yell "sweep the leg" in the door. One of the differences was that they had made all the theaters smaller and now show a lot what I would describe as offbeat mainstream fare. It was also clearly the cool place to work for teens at that area. And by cool I mean it had a very Adventureland vibe. I complimented one kid on his bow-tie that was not a clip-on he had tied himself. I saw this movie the second time because it was with a group of friends that hadn't and I wanted to confirm that it actually was good. It was. There was a good amount of laughter by both audiences and they were both a good cross section of people. Matt Schulze and Affleck were both quite good which is surprising in both cases as I have not been a fan of either. The second viewing only strengthened my perception that this movie was not just funny but good. Best dialog of the film was Jason Batemman's response to Brad telling him that he and his wife were in love.
Sept. 17, 2009, 2:26 a.m. CST
the trailers were unbelievably bad
by Spazatronik2000
although a lot of the laughs take a while to build up, the trailers are inexcusably un-funny. They are shockingly dull, pointless, and ineffective. The movie was funny, I liked it a lot.
Sept. 28, 2009, 5:11 p.m. CST
by ufoclub1977
The first sentences of your post are so nostalgic, probably universally so to many on here. Puts me in a nostalgia trance.
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Jax had his first real homework assignment! This may not seem like that big of deal since he is only in Pre-K, but you know what this means? IT won't stop for the next eighteen years. (insert big-eyed emoji). Anyway I thought I would share…
Of course we waited until this morning to start. The assignment was to practice writing the letter A and to find a few things that start with A. It took him a while to get started cause he said he messed up his first A and had to erase it. It was really bothering him that he could still see it. But while eating his breakfast he knocked out a whole row of big and little A's! So proud. We dug through his toy box to find things to put in his homework bag, he wanted his toy jet so bad to start with an A. But we found an alligator, army man and an alien. Done. I give him an A+.
FIVE years of baby blogging wouldn't of even been possible if it weren't for these two! I love them to the moon and back. They have taught me so much. It has been an awesome ride and I am looking forward to the next five years!
Only good vibes is right! I've teamed up with Geo Fox Apparel. Rad fashion-forward clothes designed by the sweetest momma, Sarah Fox. We love Geo Fox Apparel and want you to be able to wear their clothes too…so enter to win this Good Vibes raglan below! Don't forget to scroll down to enter the Kid + Kind, Tangled Tantrum, Frills paper + goods and The Tiny Company giveaways too!
A huge THANK YOU to the brands that have been a part of the Little Frills celebration and to all of you that follow along this blog of mine…lots of love. Cheers to FIVE years!
xo Laura
FIVE years of baby blogging in the books! And I still love it. I love 'meeting' moms and dads all across the world, learning about new brands for babies and kids, discovering talented artists, photographers, illustrators, designers…the list can go on. Most of all I enjoy sharing those things along with photos of my family and our experiences. So thank you for reading this blog of mine!
Today I've have teamed up with The Tiny Company! Their mission is to bring brand awareness to rural areas by curating a collection of the cutest goods around as well as offering handmade headbands and leggings. These big bow headbands are their most popular! Enter below for your chance to win all three bow headbands (fits 6-12mo) for your little one. Don't forget to scroll down to enter the Kid + Kind, Tangled Tantrum and Frills paper + goods giveaways too!
Have you heard? LITTLE FRILLS IS FIVE! I'm celebrating five years of baby blogging. To thank you all for your support, I am hosting a giveaway every day this week, teaming up with a few of my favorite shops. Of course I couldn't leave out my own shop, Frills paper + goods! I'm still in love with the geometric birth announcements in the shop and I'd love to design them for your new little one. Each announcement features a black and white photo, details of the birth…date, weight, length, baby's name as well as the proud parents. The birth announcements come with coordinating envelopes with triangle patterned envelope liner + matching stickers. Enter below to win 50 to send to your family and friends! Stay tuned for tomorrows giveaway!
Don't forget you can still enter the Kid + Kind and Tangled Tantrum giveaways too!
In case you missed my exciting post yesterday…LITTLE FRILLS IS FIVE! I'm celebrating five years of baby blogging. To thank you all for your support, I am hosting a giveaway every day this week. Thrilled to team up with Tangled Tantrum again. Last year we hosted a fun bed head photo contest together. If you haven't heard of them, they make a whole line of hair products just for kids! Perfect for styling, long hair and of course, those crazy bed heads. Tangled Tantrum products are paraben and alcohol free which makes them safe and healthy for kids. And they smell amazing! My son Jax is pretty protective over 'his product', he even used some this morning for his first day of school. To celebrate, we are giving away Tangled Tantrum Chaos Control smoothing serum + Separation Anxiety styling paste. All you have to do is enter below…stay tuned tomorrow to see what you can win!
LITTLE FRILLS IS FIVE! I can't even believe I've been blogging for five years! This little blog of mine has grown so much from the beginning. I dig the direction it is going. Love all the people I have 'met' and that want to be a part of it. Y'all are too kind…thank you for the support, for reading Little Frills, for all the sweet comments and love.
And for that I am hosting a five day giveaway, starting with this adorable raglan pullover from Kid + Kind, a cool new brand that just launched this past June. Kid + Kind is a playful clothing line making fun, modern items to match our kids. They believe that a children's clothing can be artful and creative, and that it can help paint the fun, exciting world surrounding our children. So just enter below for your chance to win this Happy raglan pullover. Cheers to five years…stay tuned for tomorrows giveaway!
I'm always on the hunt for some healthy kids snacks! I try to keep sugar out of the house, my boys are already wild enough! These are our favorites for lunches, on the go and around the house.
Little Duck Organics makes yummy tiny fruits, great for kids 1+, no added sugar. Case still loves them and he is two. Flat pretzels are just cool cause they are flat…the salt + peppers ones get those little taste buds going. Who doesn't like goldfish? I like to buy the whole grain ones because you can't even tell the difference! Sunmaid raisins are a classic, not too many though or else. Pouches are perfect for those picky eaters (we have one over here) Great way to sneak those veggies in. Our faves are from Ella's Kitchen and GoGo Squeez. Did you know that they are now included in the kids meals at Arby's? Way better choice than fries. Speaking of potatoes…we are big fans of sweet potato chips. Food Should Taste Good's original flavor only has three ingredients! And our last favorite healthy snack to chomp on is Oat My Goodness granola, made with just a 1/4 of a cup of sugar! Jax loves the dried mango in the sunrise flavor. Oh and they will ship for free this week, so enter code OMGWAKEUP when you place your order!
What are your little one's favorite healthy snacks?
I'm sure you have a little artist in the family who is making masterpieces from cotton balls, empty toilet paper rolls, paper plates, and penne pasta. We do over here! They are the cutest, but just can't save them all. So I decided to make a book before the new school year begins. It will be a great way to document every year how their talents have grown. It is also an easy way to share with others without having to fumble a huge stack of greatness. The first step is to gather all the of finger painted, googly-eyed art, coloring pages and worksheets that you want to include and photograph them. Below are some tips that might help…
> take photos in a bright room with lots of natural light
> lay the artwork on a piece of white poster paper for consistency
> try turning off your flash
> a tripod can help keep your camera steady
Next step will be making the book…stay tuned for part two!
Chinos are not just for weddings and family photos. All those fun colors, I mean why not rock them all year? So before you put them in the hand-me-down pile because they are starting to look like highwaters or the knees are worn out, just alter them!
ALTERED NO. 2: THE CHINO CHOP (or cuff)
pair of chinos
scissors or fabric shears
1. Gather your supplies.
2. Cut to desired length, fray the ends. (washing will do the trick too!)
3. Trim any super long threads.
Note: Of course this will work with any type of pant, not just chinos. If you are hesitant about chopping, try the cuff…just fold each leg up twice.
As most of you parents know, kids outgrow clothes super fast! This style series is a way to share some simple ideas on how to alter your little one's clothes, style them in a new way + find a way to add a little life back to them…maybe they will start rocking those hand-me-downs! Whether it be dyed, bleached, chopped, painted, so many possibilities…ALTERED will be your helpful guide to style your little ones.
Look at this sweet shared room! I had to show you all since I was just discussing whether to move the boys together in one room or not. My long time internet, instagram, tumblr, mom friend, Amber of Eva & Owen and her family just recently moved, they live in Brisbane, Austraila. I think she did an awesome job creating a space for her little ones, Eva and Owen. Love that rug! Read what she says about their room…
After we sold our first home, we decided that once we moved, Eva and Owen would share a room. While they're not going to share a bedroom in the future, I like the idea of siblings having a shared space when they're little. The idea behind this decision was to also create a playroom, rather than two separate bedrooms. With the majority of their toys and puzzles in the playroom, this room is primarily used for sleeping and "quiet time" activities like reading. And for sentimental reasons, I love the Oliver Jeffer's print above Owen's cot. It's from one of my favourite Children's books The Way Back Home, which begins with "Once there was a boy…" I love that it evokes the idea of adventure and exploration.
I never really had a theme or idea of what I was going to create, so it has slowly evolved as I've added new pieces. The Oeuf mini library would have to be my favourite piece in their room. I'm a huge book lover, so this is perfect for storing some of their book collection, as well as a nice way to display some of their toys.
The biggest challenge with creating a girl / boy shared spaces was creating something that reflected each of their identities without having to be completely gender neutral. Eva's bedding is very girly using mismatching pink patterns from a variety of stores (Country Road, Serena & Lily, Dwell Studio and Land of Nod); whereas the artwork over Owen's cot and above the bookcase add a boyish element. I needed something to tie it all together, and the Gold Bar rug from Land of Nod seemed to fit perfectly.
Oeuf mini library / Leander cot/toddler bed / Land of Nod gold bar rug / Pinhole Press acrylic name frames / Domanyne bed frame / BlaBla knit pillows + dolls / pink wire basket / Adairs side table + lamp / whale print / octopus print / boy and boat print / geometric gem print / girl and boat print / to the moon and back print / metal 'e' letter / wicker baskets, thrifted / garland, diy using felt balls
photos by Amber
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First published in 1891, J.M. Barrie's The Little Minister was quickly identified, along with Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles, as one of the two great literary events of the year. Within the space of two years the book had sold in excess of 35,000 copies. Set in 'Thrums', the fictional name for the author's native Kirriemuir, the story follows the wistful love affair of Gavin Dishart, pious 'little' minister of the Auld Licht Kirk, and Babbie, a mysterious gypsy woman who emerges from the fairy world of Caddam Wood. Blending realism with romance, humour and pathos, The Little Minister shows all the touches of charm and genius that would come to fruition in the author's later work. A new introduction by Melodee Mattson lays emphasis on Barrie's formal and artistic concerns, discussing his preoccupation with sympathy, fantasy and illusion, issues that position his work as central to the literary culture of the 1890s. Melodee R. Mattson studied literature at Montana State University - Billings and received an M.Litt. in English Literary Studies from the University of Aberdeen, where she researched the early fiction of J.M. Barrie. She resides in Billings, Montana, where she teaches literature.
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For example: You cannot simply return one item from a 3-item bundle; all 3 items must be returned if you do not want one. Exception: if an item arrives defective, it can be returned by itself for a replacement.
Q: How do I cancel my order?
A: At AreaTrend, prompt and efficient service is something that we strive for. In doing so, we ship all orders as quickly as possible, usually the same day. If you wish to cancel your order, please contact us immediately either by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, by messaging live help located on our website, or by calling customer service at 877-493-6847 as soon as possible.
However, please note, that your order begins processing as soon as we receive it, and enters the shipping process very quickly after that. As a result, we will do our best to cancel an order upon request, but this cannot be guaranteed. If an order has entered the shipping process it cannot be cancelled. If your order has already entered the shipping process and is not able to be cancelled, you are more than welcome to send it back to us for a refund per our return policy. See our return policy for more details.
Also, when you place an order on our website, an authorization is placed on your account to ensure the funds are available. It is important to note that this only puts a hold on those funds, it does not debit them from your account. Your account is only debited and the funds withdrawn once your order ships.
When an order is canceled, the authorization is released, and the funds will be available again within 2-3 business days of cancellation, depending upon your bank. AreaTrend has no control over how long your bank will take to release the authorization after an order has been cancelled.
Q: How do I make changes to my order?
A: You can review the details and status of any order you have placed via your account. For orders that have already been shipped, you can confirm the date and method of shipment, view an estimated date of arrival, and get a tracking number, if applicable.
Whenever you make a change to an order, such as modifying the shipping options, address, or items, our system re-evaluates our inventory to determine the best fulfillment plan for your order given the new information. Therefore, any changes you make may affect the estimated delivery date for your order.
Please bear in mind that we ship orders very quickly, often the same day the order is created, so review your order information carefully prior to placing the order to ensure accuracy.
To make changes to your order, you may contact us via email at email@example.com, or toll free at 1-877-493-6847.
Q: What is a G.M.T. Movement?
A: The Invicta GMT uses a Japanese quartz movement, which in addition to the hour, minute, and second hands, has a 24-hour hand and a date feature.
Pulling the crown out fully stops the second hand and allows the time to be set, but in a slightly different way than a normal movement. Instead of adjusting the minute and hour hand, it adjusts the minute and 24-hour hand.
The date and hour hands are set when the crown is pulled out into the first position. The date is linked to the operation of the 12-hour hand, which is to say when then 12-hour hand passes midnight, the date advances.
Q: What is the case of a watch?
A: The case of a watch is the housing that contains the internal parts of a watch. Stainless steel is the most common metal used, but titanium, gold, silver and platinum can also be used. Also, different compounds of hardened plastics may be used.
Q: What is the crown of a watch?
A: The crown (often called the winding crown or winder) is positioned on the case middle and allows winding, hand setting and often date or GMT hand setting. It is linked to the movement through the winding stem passing through a hole in the case. For waterproofing purposes, simple gaskets are used in water-resistant watches. On diving/sports models, the crown may be screw-down whereby it screws onto a threaded tube, which protrudes from the case of the watch.
Q: What is the crystal of a watch?
A: The crystal is the cover over the face of the watch. There are three different types commonly used in watches; acrylic, mineral, and sapphire. Acrylic crystal, a plastic, is inexpensive and shallow scratches can be buffed out. Mineral crystal is comprised of several elements that are heat treated to create unusual hardness that aids in resisting scratches. Sapphire crystal is the most expensive and durable, approximately three times harder than mineral crystals and 20 times harder than acrylic crystals. A non-reflective coating on some styles prevents glare.
Q: How big will my watch be because of the case diameter?
A: The case diameter of a watch is usually listed in millimeters. Typical size for a standard men's watch is approximately 40 millimeters and for women it tends to range from 20 millimeters for a dressy watch to around 30 millimeters for a more sporty style watch. Depending on your own personal taste, you can find watches smaller or larger depending on its intended application.
Q: How does the illumination on my watch work?
A: There are several different types of illumination. Some are powered by the watch battery, some collect energy from light sources, and few use small chambers filled with an illuminating substance. Each of these methods then radiate the light continuously or when active by the wearer through buttons on the case.
Q: What happens if I get my watch wet? / Can I go swimming with my watch on?
A: Most watches nowadays are at least water resistant, meaning that your watch can withstand splashes of water but should not be submerged. But most are guaranteed to be able to withstand more. Such watches are stamped with a value that verifies their water resistance. This information can be found either on the face of the watch or on the case back. Listed below are water resistance depths and what activities are recommended at each corresponding certification.
Please note that water resistant watches are not "water-proof" and you should take care to only use them in situations for which your level of water resistance is rated.
30 meter (100 Feet) - Will tolerate splashes of water or rain.
50 meter (165 Feet) - Usable while showering, bathing, dishwashing, and
swimming in shallow water.
100 meter (330 Feet) - Usable while swimming, and snorkeling.
150 meter (500 Feet) - Usable during general water sports.
200 meter (600 Feet) - Usable during general water sports, including free diving.
Diver's 150 meter (500 Feet) - ISO standard for scuba diving.
Diver's 200 meters (660 feet) - Meets ISO standards and is suitable for
scuba diving.
Q: How do I care for a water resistant watch?
A: It is not recommended to wear your water resistant watch in a hot shower, sauna or hot tub. The extreme heat causes the metal parts to expand at a different rate than the rubber gaskets. This creates small openings that can allow water droplets to penetrate the watch. Sudden temperature changes are especially harsh. Take care not to jump into a cold pool after wearing your watch in the hot tub.
After swimming or diving in salt water, immediately rinse the watch in a stream of fresh water. If your watch has a rotating bezel, turn the bezel several times while rinsing it. This will prevent salt buildup and corrosion of the bezel ring.
Q: My watch stopped keeping time, why?
A: This could be a for a few different reasons. First, you need to determine if you have an automatic or a quartz watch. A quartz watch is powered by a quartz crystal that runs off of a battery. If you have a quartz watch, and it stops keeping time, most likely the battery has died. We inspect all watches that leave to ensure they are working but sometimes, unfortunately, the battery life can be short.
If your watch is an automatic, and it stops keeping time, then it needs to be re-wound. Automatic watches are powered off of the movement of the wearer's wrist. Through normal activity a rotor turns and winds the watch's mainspring. Most automatic watches have up to 36 hours of power reserve. If an automatic watch is not worn for a day or two, or if you have not moved much, it will wind down and need to be wound by hand to get it started again. You can also use a watch-winder for this function.
Q: What does my watch warranty cover?
A: A watch warranty will generally cover malfunctions or defects in the watch movement and does not cover any damage to the crown, case, crystal, buttons, bracelet, strap, dial, or clasp. The warranty period depends upon the manufacturer, and can range from one year to limited lifetime.
Q: What's the difference between a chronograph and a chronometer?
A: A chronograph is a name given to a multifunction sport watch with a stopwatch function. Most have two or three sub-dials, or mini-dials, for measuring minutes and hours.
A chronometer, on the other hand, is a precision watch that has been rigorously tested by the Control Officile Suisse de Chronometers (COSC), an official watch testing laboratory in Switzerland, to keep accurate time in various temperatures and positions over a 15-day period. The watch must lose no more than five seconds per day in order to be designated a chronometer.
Q: How long should the battery in my watch last?
A: Generally, the battery in a quartz watch will need to be replaced every 1.5 years, unless stated otherwise by the manufacturer.
This time-frame can vary greatly depending upon the specific functions of the watch and your frequency of using of these functions.
Q: What's the difference between quartz and mechanical/automatic movements?
A: The movement - the inner workings of the watch - is what makes up the main timekeeping mechanism. Most watches have either a quartz movement or a mechanical movement. The type of movement you choose depends mostly on one's taste.
Mechanical movements are a tribute to the watchmaker's art and monitor the passage of time by a series of gear mechanisms. When a mechanical movement does not have to be wound, it is known as an automatic movement. These self-winding movements are wound by the movement of your wrist. (No, you don't have to shake it to work! The normal, everyday movement of the watch on your wrist charges the winding reserve.) When this type of watch is removed from your wrist the movement winds down in 10 to 72 hours, depending on the size of its winding reserve.
Quartz movements, on the other hand, are powered by a battery and do not stop working once removed from your wrist. When activated by a battery or solar power, the thin sliver of crystal very predictably vibrates at an extremely high frequency (32,768 times per second), thus providing very accurate timekeeping. The battery in a quartz watch generally needs to be replaced every 1.5 years, unless stated otherwise by the manufacturer.
Q: When I reset my chronograph, why doesn't the hand return to zero?
A: Typically this is because the chronograph function needs to be calibrated. The best way to do this is by consulting the instruction manual or by visiting the watchmaker's website.
Alternatively, you can have this done very easily by a trained jeweler or watch repair person.
Q: What is the best way to care for an automatic watch?
A: Although automatic mechanical watches do not have batteries, some easy-to-follow maintenance is necessary for continued and long-lasting good use.
Self-winding automatic watches depend on the movement of the arm to operate and do require some winding, even if you wear your watch on a daily basis.
If you wear your automatic watch every day, it is best to wind it once every two weeks to keep the wheels in motion and oil fluid. Simply wind the crown (the same knob used to adjust the time and date) until you meet slight resistance.
If you do not wear your automatic watch every day, you should try to wind it at least twice a week to ensure continuous operation, as well as keeping the inside mechanism in complete running order. Try to wind your mechanical watch at the same time every day. This is extremely beneficial for the mechanism. You may want to make it a routine, winding it every morning when you wake up.
Avoid setting the day and/or date (if your watch has these functions) at night. The day-date mechanism is activated during the nighttime hours and could be disrupted if set at this time.
Always avoid wearing your mechanical watch if you are playing a sport requiring continuous arm motion (e.g. tennis, baseball, golf), since continuous arm motion could damage the movement.
Q: What should I look for when buying a watch?
A: When purchasing a watch for either yourself or as a gift, you want to look at a couple of things. Most of these will rely on your preference. The case material and band material are both important to pay attention to. Some people are allergic to a few materials that are sometimes used in the manufacturing of a timepiece. The type of movement is the watch makes use of is a key buying point, quartz watches are very accurate and rely on battery power while automatic or mechanical need to be worn consistently or wound every so often. Obviously color preference is up to that of the buyer, many watch brands offer several different colors and styles to suit your needs. There are also a majority of watches that are multifunction, containing sub-dials and information on the face of the watch. AreaTrend strongly recommends buying authentic brands, which is why we carry and sell only new, genuine watches. If you have any questions regarding a watch or your purchase, we urge you to call us toll free at 1-877-493-6847 Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
Q: What is the best way to clean my watch?
A: The best way to clean your watch is by using a lint-free cloth and a toothpick. Use the toothpick to clean out any dirt buildup in the bracelet or casing of the watch and the cloth to wipe it clean. If it is water-resistant, give it an occasional cleaning with a mixture of warm water and a mild soap. If the strap is leather or non-metal, clean only the case. It is safest if you always avoid cleaning your watch with harsh household chemicals, over time they can cause damage to many different parts of your fine timepiece.
Q: What can I do to help ensure that my watch will last for a long time?
A: There are three key points you should follow that will help to keep your watch looking pristine and working properly for years to come.
1.) Always make sure your watch is dry after it has been exposed to water. By taking a few minutes and thoroughly drying your watch with a lint-free cloth, you will prevent rust from forming. This is a key point in ensuring the long life of your watch.
2.) Protect the crystal of your watch. The crystal is the transparent part of the watch through which you tell time. As we discussed with water, a watch may have a scratch-resistant crystal, however no crystal is truly scratchproof. Therefore, it is not advisable that you toss your watch onto the dresser or into a drawer at the end of the day. It's better for the watch to store or wrap it in a soft cloth before placing it down. The more care that you take with the watch, the less scratches you will end up with. Replace broken or scratched crystals immediately. Even a hairline crack can let dust or moisture into the mechanism, threatening its accuracy. If you place the watch in a drawer with other jewelry, this too may scratch the watch, as it might rub against the other pieces. Another suggestion would be to store the watch in its original case, since these cases are generally soft and made specifically for the watch.
3.) Have your watch serviced. Like any other piece of machinery, a watch must be cleaned, oiled, and serviced. Every couple of years, you may notice the watch losing time or running fast—or it may stop working altogether. Just take your watch to a local watch professional for servicing.
Q: My watch doesn't fit well, what should I do?
A: If you have ordered a watch with a metal bracelet, there is a good chance you will have to have one or more links removed to fit your wrist properly. This can only be done with the wearer present. That is why we ship all watches unsized, as the manufacturer sends them to us.
We suggest that you take your watch to a reputable local jeweler for sizing. Expect to pay a nominal fee for this service. Do not attempt to size your own watch! You may damage or scratch the watch and bracelet. The liability is yours; by our policy we will not accept a scratched, damaged, or sized watch for return with the exception of some models that feature a quick link removing ability (can be sized without the use of a tool).
Leather, rubber, and cloth/canvas bands usually do not need to be sized as they generally feature a buckle style clasp.
Q: Where is the bezel located on my watch?
A: The surface ring on a watch that surrounds and holds the crystal in place is called the bezel. A rotating ratchet bezel moves in some sport watches as part of the timing device. If rotating bezels are bi-directional (able to move clockwise or counter clockwise), they can assist in calculations for elapsed times. If the bezel is unidirectional it only moves in one direction.
Q: How will my watch fare against normal, everyday activities? / What type of watch should I wear during rigorous sports or activities?
A: Most watches are sturdy enough to protect against normal everyday wear and tear, including light bumps. If you're going to be engaging in intensive athletic activity, you may want a watch that is also shockproof. G-Shock by Casio makes an extensive line of shockproof watches, for example. We carry several different types and brands of shockproof watches. For more information on these types of watches please call us at 1-877-493-6847.
Q: Who is AreaTrend?
A: AreaTrend has been a trusted online retailer of brand new, brand names watches since January of 2003. Since 2003, we have continued to grow, and now carry nearly 100 different brands and over 5,000 products. We have also recently started carrying jewelry, name brand sunglasses, fragrances, and brand name handbags!
We are here to serve you, our customer, and we will never forget that you are the reason we are here today.
Below you will find our mission statement, and some pretty good reasons we think you should buy from us. If at any time you have any additional questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us. You can give us a call, toll free, at 1-877-493-6847, or email us at email@example.com. That's right; we actually have real, live people available M-F, 9AM to 5PM to answer all your calls and emails. You will never get an answering machine from us. Therefore you can rest assured that we here at AreaTrend will make sure any question or problem you may have will be taken care of quickly and painlessly.
We look forward to hearing from you and to serving your watch and accessory needs. Remember to read below for our mission statement and even more reasons to buy from us. See you soon!
AreaTrend Mission Statement: To supply everyone around the globe with brand new, brand name products at the lowest price possible, while providing a level of customer service that goes above and beyond, day after day.
Q: Why buy from AreaTrend?
A: Only New Items Sold. AreaTrend is an online retailer offering thousands of brand name items at unbeatable prices. All of our products are 100% brand new and authentic. This guarantees a brand new, quality product.
Customer Service. The customer is the center of AreaTrend, and everything we do reflects this fact. We are dedicated to providing the best customer service to each and every person, ensuring the satisfaction of thousands of repeat customers. You may reach live customer service representatives toll free at 1-877-493-6847, or through our online chat, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST. In addition, you can email us at email@example.com
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Privacy. We at AreaTrend respect your privacy, and we will not share your information with anyone. You can also read our privacy policy for more details.
Lowest Price. We at AreaTrend pride ourselves on offering the lowest prices in the market. As the customer is the center of our business, we work hard to ensure the lowest price possible. If our regular price on an item drops once within the first 30 calendar days after you place your order, not due to a limited-time promotion or special sale, we will be happy to reimburse you the difference between what you paid (minus any coupons) and the current price.
International Shipping. Live outside the U.S.? No problem. AreaTrend ships internationally, as well as to APO and FPOs. The quality of our products coupled with the prices we offer are unmatched, and we want to share this with as many people we can around the globe.
Returns. We understand that on occasion you may need to return your item. If so, AreaTrend accepts returns of items that have not been worn, used, adjusted, or sized. In addition, we will make sure your return is handled quickly and painlessly. For more detailed information, please see our return policy.
If you are looking for a brand new, quality item at the best price possible, you have come to the right place. AreaTrend will provide that and more, striving not only to meet your expectations, but to exceed them.
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Q: I'm in Canada, how will you ship to me?
A: Your package will be shipped from the United States. If you chose Standard Shipping, your package will go out with DHL Global Mail. Upon arrival in Canada, the package will transfer to the Canada Post or CanPar who will make the final delivery to you. Also, oftentimes it can take 5-7 business days or more for the tracking number to update online.
You will receive an email with your tracking number once your order ships and you can rest assured that your order has been shipped and is currently transit to you. Delivery time to Canada is 4-14 business days, potentially with some additional time in customs. Typically orders are delivered within 10 business days, however there are rare cases when delivery is made closer to the 14 business day deadline.
If you choose Express Shipping, this method is shipped via DHL Express and will arrive within 1-3 business days.
Please note these delivery estimates do not include any additional time spent in customs.
You will also be responsible for any customs duties or taxes when the order is delivered to you. This is presented as two increments: administrative fees (for paperwork) and import tax on the item. We have no control over these import fees and cannot tell you how much they will be.
If using standard shipping with DHL Global Mail, DHL will pay for the customs ahead of time in order to get the package quickly cleared through customs, and then present you with a COD for the customs fees they have paid on your behalf.
Q: I'm in the UK, how will you ship to me?
A: Your package will be shipped from the United States. If shipping with Standard Shipping, your package will go out with DHL Global Mail. Upon arrival in the UK, the package will transfer to the Yodel, Royal Mail, or the Home Delivery Network who will make the final delivery to you. Also, please note it can take 5-7 business days or more for the tracking number to update online after it is shipped.
You will receive an email with your tracking number once the item has shipped and you can rest assured that your order has been shipped and is currently transit to you. Delivery time to the UK is 7-23 business days, potentially with some additional time in customs. Typically orders are delivered within 14 business days, however there are rare cases when delivery is made closer to the 23 business day deadline.
If you choose Express Shipping, this method is shipped via DHL Express and will arrive within 1-3 business days.
Please note these delivery estimates do not include any additional time spent in customs.
You will also be responsible for any customs, duties, or taxes imposed by your government. The shipping carrier will present this in the form of administrative fees for paperwork and import tax for the item you have purchased. Depending upon the carrier, you may be asked to pay these fees prior to or after delivery. We have no control over these import fees and cannot tell you how much they will be.
Q: An item I ordered is now showing out of stock. What happened?
A: We strive to fill every order as quickly as we receive it. However, there are rare occasions when we receive more orders for a particular item than what we have in stock. This is called an Oversell.
If the only item on your order oversells, we will will contact you as soon as possible. If we're unable to obtain the item, you can choose an alternative or request to cancel the order.
If you have multiple items on your order, we will simply ship all of the remaining items and you will not be charged for the item(s) we could not provide.
Q: Refused and Undeliverable Packages
A: If an item is deemed undeliverable by the carrier due to an incorrect or incomplete address, it will most likely become an RTS (Return to Sender). When items are returned to us for this reason, a flat $5.00 fee will be withheld from the refund. Additionally, if the original order had free shipping, a flat $5.00 fee will be withheld from the refund.
If the package is refused by the recipient due to no fault of ours, it is also eligible for both of these fees.
If you use a wrong address and the package is successfully delivered there, you will need to contact the resident at that address to receive your item. We cannot refund orders that are successfully delivered to the address you have provided. Therefore, please carefully check your order information prior to submitting the order.
Q: Promotions and discounts
A: Our promotional codes are designed to offer extra discounts on our already great prices. Sometimes, though, we do run daily or weekly promotions on many of our items. In these cases, no additional coupons or discounts can be applied to these already reduced products.
Please check the item that you are trying to purchase and notice if this is already part of another promotion. If it is, then unfortunately the coupon code cannot be applied to this item.
Only one promotional code can be used per order.
Q: Verified Buyer Review Gift Cards
A: The gift card will be emailed to you within 3-5 business days after your eligible review is posted, and you are confirmed as a previous purchaser (verified buyer) of the item .
Gift card will be issued on the first eligible review per item per account.
Gift card can only be redeemed by the account that provided the review.
Gift card will only be issued for reviews on verified purchases.
Gift card cannot be redeemed for cash.
Gift card cannot be applied to previous purchases.
Limit 5 Per Customer (You will only receive a gift card for your first 5 eligible reviews at this time)
Q: How does the free shipping work at AreaTrend?
A: AreaTrend provides free standard shipping with any order over $25.00 on domestic orders within the United States. This method is shipped via USPS.
Every item shipped from us is fully insured via USPS or FedEx. Please note, delivery time for standard shipping can range from 1–7 business days.
You will receive a tracking number via email when this information becomes available in our system. This will also indicate which carrier was used.
Q: What other methods of shipment do you offer besides free shipping?
A: AreaTrend also offers:
$2.99 Express (delivery in 1 - 3 business days)
$9.95 2nd Day Air shipping (delivery in 1-2 business days)
$19.95 Next Day Air shipping (delivery in 1 business day)
These are domestic shipping rates. For international shipping rates, please see questions dealing with international packages.
**Please note that we allow 1 - 2 business days processing time for all orders prior to shipment.**
Q: Do you ship to PO Boxes?
A: Yes. However, FedEx does not deliver to PO Boxes. If you submit an order to a PO Box, we will contact you for a physical address to ship to. If no physical address is available, then we will be unable to complete your order, and your order will be cancelled and authorization released.
Q: Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?
A: Yes. If you submit an order to an APO/FPO address, your order will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail and will take up to 30 days to be delivered.
Q: What are your shipping and delivery times?
A: Q: What are your shipping and delivery times?
AreaTrend allows one to two business days processing for each order. However, most orders ship the same day if we receive and process your credit card before 12:30PM EST, Monday through Friday. Orders placed after 12:30PM EST, placed on Saturday, or placed on Sunday will usually be processed and shipped the following business day.
Order Delivery
For Standard Shipment: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping Time (3 - 7 days business)
For USPS Priority Mail: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time(2 - 3 business days)
For Expedited Shipping: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time(2 - 3 business days)
For 2nd Day: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time (2 business days)
For Next Day: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time (1 business day)
For Standard Shipping to Canada: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time (4 - 14 business days)
For Standard Shipping to the UK: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time (7 - 23 business days)
For Express Shipping to Canada and the UK: Order Date + Processing Time (1-2 business days) + Shipping time (1-3 business days)
[International orders may also require additional time for customs clearance, something which neither the carrier, nor AreaTrend, has any control over]
Please note that overnight orders placed before 12:30PM EST on Friday will be shipped via overnight and delivered on Monday, which is the next business day. We do not currently offer Saturday shipping.
Q: Will I have to sign for my package?
A: Orders shipped may require a signature for delivery. If no one is home to receive the package, your local driver may leave the item at your doorstep area or the driver may hold onto the package for a second delivery attempt.
If you know in advance that you will not be home to personally receive the package, we highly recommend that you make arrangements to have a friend or family member home to accept the package, or that you contact the carrier with your tracking number to make alternative arrangements.
Q: My tracking number says my package is delivered, but I do not have it. What should I do?
A: If your package shows delivered but you do not have it, there are a few steps to take before contacting us. First, you will need to look around your house, check with neighbors, or a front office area if you live in an apartment/condo complex to see if you can locate the package. If you still cannot locate the package, you should contact the local USPS or FedEx to see if they are holding your package at their location.
In the unlikely event that you still cannot locate the package, you will then need to contact us as soon as possible. You can reach our customer service team by emailing us at email@example.com, or by calling toll free, 1-877-493-6847. Please make sure to have the name on the account and/or order number ready and available. We will provide you with simple instructions on how to file a claim with the carrier at that time.
Q: Do you ship internationally and what is the cost?
A: Yes! The quality of our products coupled with the prices we offer are unmatched, and we want to share this with as many people as we can around the globe.
Standard shipping rates to Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and New Zealand are $9.95 with DHL Global Mail. These are sent fully insured. We also offer Expedited Shipping to Canada and United Kingdom for $24.99 with DHL Express. Your packages may be subject to the customs fees and import duties of the country to which you have your order shipped. These charges are always the recipient's responsibility.
Shipping rates to all other countries are $29.99 with DHL Express. These are sent fully insured. Your packages may be subject to the customs fees and import duties of the country to which you have your order shipped. These charges are always the recipient's responsibility.
If you do not see your country available for billing or shipping purposes, please note:
We are pleased to provide an enhanced international shopping experience for our customers in nearly 200 countries. Unfortunately, if you do not see your country listed as a country that we ship to, this may be for a variety of reasons. Our international carriers may not service the region or country, and we are not able to ship using alternate methods. Or we may have a high rate of fraudulent orders coming from these countries. We may also not accept billing information from certain countries. Our payment processing system is always updating to include new regions; however, your country may not yet be supported by our payment processing system.
Q: Will I have to pay customs, duties, or taxes on my international shipment? What if I refuse the package?
A: Orders that are shipped to countries outside of the U.S. may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and fees levied by the destination country. By law, we must declare all items at their full value and cannot alter this amount to decrease international custom fees.
The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such Import Fees and administrative fees which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Please keep this in mind if sending an international recipient a gift.
Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for further information. When customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our control and beyond the original delivery estimates.
If you refuse a shipment from AreaTrend or refuse to pay any import fees that may be due, you will be responsible for the original shipping charges, any customs or taxes, and the cost of returning the package to AreaTrend. This amount will be deducted from your merchandise refund. In the event that the return fee exceeds the order total, the package will be abandoned and you will not be refunded.
Q: How long will it take for my international package to be delivered?
A: Canada Shipments
After shipment occurs, it will take 4-14 business days to arrive, in addition to possible time spent in customs for standard shipments. If you purchased Express delivery, it will take 1-3 business days to arrive after shipment occurs.
UK Shipments
After shipment occurs, it will take 4-14 business days to arrive, in addition to possible time spent in customs for standard shipments. If you purchased Express delivery, it will take 1-3 business days to arrive after shipment occurs.
All Other International Shipments
After shipment occurs, it will take 2-5 business days to arrive, in addition to possible time spent in customs.
When orders shipped internationally reach the destination country, they may be subject to customs clearance procedures which can cause delays beyond original delivery estimates and charges beyond your original purchase price (customs fees).
Q: Are there any limitations if I ship an order internationally?
A: For products shipped internationally, please note:
- any manufacturer warranty may not be valid
- manufacturer service options may not be available
- product manuals, instructions and safety warnings may not be in destination country languages
- the products (and accompanying materials) may not be designed in accordance with destination country standards, specifications, and labeling requirements
- the products may not conform to destination country voltage and other electrical standards (requiring use of an adapter or converter if appropriate).
You are responsible for assuring that the product can be lawfully imported to the destination country. When ordering from AreaTrend, the recipient is the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country. Additionally, you are responsible for any import taxes (customs) imposed by your country. We do not charge these customs fees and, as such, cannot tell you how much they will be. Please contact your customs office for more information regarding these fees.
Q: If I request next day shipping, will I get my order the next day?
A: Not all of the items listed on our site are available immediately, so selecting One-Day or Two-Day Shipping does not necessarily mean your order will arrive in one or two days. There is no weekend pickup or delivery for One-Day or Two-Day Shipping.
So, for example, if you order on Friday afternoon and choose Overnight or Next Day shipping with FedEx, depending upon when your order came in on Friday, it may not be processed and shipped that day. It may not ship until the next business day - Monday of the following week (we only ship on business days; business days do not include weekends), meaning you would then receive it on Tuesday.
Also, as stated on our website, we allow 1 - 2 business days to process all orders. After that time, your order will then be shipped via the method you selected. Please keep this processing time in mind when ordering.
For special requests, please feel free to contact us, toll free at 1-877-493-6847 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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