Tag Archives: How to Be

Sometimes Rob Isn’t Perfect, And That’s Okay!

For all those Twilight fans who can’t make the separation between Rob and Edward, this may be a difficult post to read. Rob is by no means the perfect man. He is not a Greek god placed on earth for all of the women to place on a pedestal to which all other men will be compared. And that’s okay.

This whole thought process started last week, after his first and only experience tweeting. I realized that while I love Rob, he is not always going to be on his “A” game. And I am totally cool with that. I love imperfect Rob!

But, come to think of it, I can actually think of five things that I would change about Rob, right now, today if I could.

Must. Refrain. From. Plucking.

Must. Refrain. From. Plucking.

1. Someone please introduce that boy to a set of tweezers.

I am not asking for Edward sculpted eyebrows, but there are moments, especially in How to Be, where I find myself right next to screen, trying desperately to will the stay hairs away with just my will power. I know it’s a pain in the ass Rob, but trust me. I would never steer you wrong!

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Finally! My Quickie Review of How to Be

Hmmmm... Nerdy, depressed Rob? Sign me up!

Hmmmm... Nerdy, depressed Rob? Sign me up!

Since I live in the middle of nowhere where cool indy films don’t make appearances and I chose to have DirecTV versus cable so I don’t have IFC On Demand, it really did take me this long to sit down and watch How to Be.

The movie is freakin’ hilarious, but you know what I like best about it? (Hint: It’s not Rob. I know, shocker. Please refrain from throwing an copies of Twilight at me, thanks!) It’s his friends, Ronny and Nicki, that really steal the show. Not Rob’s fault, his character is so depressed that he just doesn’t make me laugh as much as the other guys!

Anyway, I think it’s a fun watch, and if you enjoy a nerdy Rob (which I just so happen to!), then you’ll like it! Now, if they can just figure out when they want to release this on DVD in the U.S., then I would be a happy camper!

For those of you who haven’t seen it (or maybe those that have but want to revisit it), here is video of all the best moments of the movie, courtesy of Camerashy88. Enjoy!


Your Athletic Ability Makes Me Laugh!

I come from an EXTREMLEY athletic family. Everyone plays a sport. EVERYONE! And if you aren’t at least decent at one, you kind of get shunned. I know, I know…luckily I was pretty decent at softball so I was safe!

And there have been these videos that completely mock poor Robbie’s athletic ability, or lack there of. I love that Rob is uncoordinated and kind of the opposite of what I’ve grown up with. Awww… refreshing, but still effing hilarious!

Enjoy the non-athletic world of Rob Pattinson!

I realize the first video is from a movie, so you could make the argument that he was just acting. But no, I really don’t think so. There is no way you can fake that kind of suckiness!

I have no doubt in my mind that Kellan is NOT exaggerating on this!!

Rob’s running is cute, like a mountain goat. WTF?!?

And, from the “mountain goats” mouth, he at least admits to running like string cheese.

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A Look Back in Time… Posts You May Have Missed!

A couple months ago, when I started this blog, and never thought ANYONE would read it or give a crap what I had to say. Now that I have a following, I realized that they may have missed some of my really good posts from the beginning.

This Saturday, let’s take a journey down memory lane and go back in time and see some of my favorite posts!

Oh, What is Our Dear Rob Thinking? HOT POCKET! (February 28, 2009)

Oh Rob, there you are, living the dream…and you can’t get your damn mind off of Hot Pockets.

But c’mon Rob, if you are going to have an inner monlogue we can all hear (ala Edward style), you should think of more important things. Like me, naked, surrounded by Hot Pockets…I mean, er, um, about how wonderful all of the movies are and what an honor it is to be there!

Yes, yes… that is much better.

I Have the Sneaky Suspicion That Someone Went Commando… (March 1, 2009)

Hmmm...those pants are fitting a little too snuggly...and I like it!

Hmmm...those pants are fitting a little too snuggly...and I like it!

I could not understand why Stephanie (aka  FakerStephanieR) would be concerned that you may need to pay for your tux, but after seeing this picture, I can understand. Looks like SOMEONE decided to go commando in the rental…and, um, wow!

Steph, no worries, this is an opportunity for you to make that money back plus. How you ask?

I will buy those pants off you right now…just name your price. But, seriously, if you washed them, the offer is rescinded. And if Rob sweat in the them ever so slightly, I will double my offer. Mmmmmmm…(I know, I’m disgusting!)

See easy money!

Want to really bank? If you send the pants with Rob STILL WEARING THEM (commando, of course), well, I will give you my first born. Seriously, and you don’t even have to wait because he is sitting here right next to me!

It’s just good to see that big feet really do equal a big you-know-what!

Today, I feel the need to stick my head in a freezer (February 19, 2009)

I could just crawl right in that freezer, especially if Rob will be joining me!

I could just crawl right in that freezer, especially if Rob will be joining me!

While trolling around, I found this promotional poster for the new movie, How to Be, starring Robert Pattinson, of course.

Two things:

1. How did the director/photographer/whoever know exactly the way to encapsulate exactly how I feel today (and damn near everyday)?

2. Um…Rob, could you scooch over and I’ll join you. Let’s test the theory that cold temperatures will make your lips freeze together.

EVEN MORE AFTER THE JUMP!!!

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How to Be Now on IFC Direct! Of Course, I Have Directv

Today (and by today, I mean yesterday because I write these all a day before they post!), lucky cable subscribers everywhere now have the option to watch How to Be on IFC Festival Direct.

Too bad that the cable company here is the devil and I have Directv, which will NOT be airing How to Be on any channels (trust me, I check everyday). Since I know I am not the only one, sitting here being sad because I can’t watch a-dork-able Rob, I decided to dedicate today’s to the movie and try and help us all pass the time until we can get our hands on a copy of this movie.

First, some pics…

Replace Arts parents with me and, well, clone of me, and well have some fun!

Replace Art's parents with me and, well, clone of me, and we'll have some fun!

Ive already given my thoughts on this one...

I've already given my thoughts on this one... (One of my first posts, but funny so check it!)

So a-dork-able! How I love this side of Rob!

So a-dork-able! How I love this side of Rob!

Rob at the Austin Premiere. Unfortunantly, hes probably answering some lame Twilight question right here.

Rob at the Austin Premiere. Unfortunantly, he's probably answering some lame Twilight question right here.

And now, some How to Be videos…right after the jump!

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Dreamboat Records officially off my list! They hit it outta the park with the HTB Soundtrack!

Yes, more Robbie goodness on the way on April 28!

Yes, more Robbie goodness on the way on April 28!

Finally, the soundtrack for the movie How to Be is available for preorder from Dreamboat Records. AND even though I was forced to wait for almost a month from the original preorder date of March 1 (which I was none to happy about), I have to admit, they got it right!

Not only do we get 3 new songs from Rob, it’s a 23 track collection (so you actually feel like you’ll get your monies worth), PLUS you’ll get a 12-page booklet featuring song lyrics, new How To Be photos and one of two randomly selected fold-out posters of Robert Pattinson and the cast. And 250 fans will have their booklet poster signed by Rob!!

When Dreamboat left this note for me on my blog, I didn’t realize the really would get it right.:

Hi Amber,

Firstly we’d like to say a big sorry you everyone that the change to the pre-order date was such a pain.

It’s because of the amount of interest from folks like you that we realised there was going to be a lot more demand for the Soundtrack than we initially thought. This meant in order to make sure we could meet demand and exceed everyone’s expectations, that a lot more work had to go into various areas.

There has been no update on the date to make sure this didn’t happen again. I can confirm though that big news is literally days, if not hours away. So do keep up do date with our facebook page or look out for the Dreamboat and How To Be emails that will be coming to everyone who’s signed up.

Take Care

DB xx

So, I’m officially removing Dreamboat Records from my list, because frankly, they now ROCK!! (And, you’ll rock even more if you put that Rob signed booklet in my hand, justsayin.) Just leave a comment and I’ll be happy to forward my name to you to ensure I’m part of that 250!


Seriously, my husband may have turned into a real unicorn

This weekend, I posted a blog about the experience that was my husband

My real life unicorn! (Ribbon has been added to protect the innocent.)

My real life unicorn! (Ribbon has been added to protect the innocent.)

sitting down with me to watch Twilight and ACTUALLY enjoying it. So much to the point that he told me he’d go to see New Moon with me.

Well, things just keep getting weirder for me now…

On Sunday night, we actually watched the commentary together. That’s right. In fact, when I started to watch the commentary without him, he got mad and said I had to turn it off and wait on him.

We watched it all, and he laughed throughout, and said he thought Rob was quite funny during the whole thing. I couldn’t believe it. Then yesterday he said he wanted to watch the rest of the special features (of course, I’ve already watched them all but said I didn’t mind doing it again with him).

AND, to top of everything, he said he wanted to see Little Ashes and How to Be and we should see where they are showing. Seriously, he was on his iPhone Google-ing Rob. I even heard him watch the infamous Jizz in my Pants video.

So, now I’m wondering… Who is this man in front of me and where did my actual husband go?!? Oh, and if your the one that stole my real hubby, that’s fine. I kinda like the new unicorn that lives in my house! He is just awesome!


How to Be: How come you won’t come near me? Do I smell bad or something?

This scene looks so interesting...too bad I have no idea what is going on!

This scene looks so interesting...too bad I have no idea what is going on!

First off, I want to say that I am so excited that How to Be is doing so well. That it great news for my boy Rob’s career (that’s right, I said MY BOY). And I’m sure its a great movie. Really sure!

UNFORTUNATELY, I may never (and by never, I mean until it comes out on DVD) know because the film will not be shown anywhere near me! I’ve already been denied the soundtrack for an undetermined amount of time (thanks Dreamboat Records), and now I’m being denied the full movie.

Well, if you haven’t seen it yet, here is the latest US schedule. Maybe you will be lucky and have a showing near you, or maybe you will be angry and disgruntled, like me.

Las Vegas International Film Festival
Friday, April 10, 7:20pm
Las Vegas, Nevada

Los Angeles How To Be Tour Screening, Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex
Tuesday April 14 at 8:00pm

California Independent Film Festival in Livermore
Opening Night! Thursday, April 16
Livermore, California

Orlando How To Be Tour Screening, Athens Theatre
Friday April 17 at 8:00pm

Tallahassee Film Festival
Saturday April 18

Nashville Film Festival
Sunday April 19 at 7:00pm

Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival
Monday April 20 at 7:00pm

Chicago How To Be Tour Screening, Music Box Theatre
Wednesday April 22 at 8:00pm

Boston How To Be Tour Screening, The Coolidge Corner Theatre
Thursday April 23 at 9:30pm

New York How To Be Tour Screenings, IFC Center
Friday April 24 & Saturday April 25 at 11:55pm

Asia Premiere: Singapore Film Festival
Saturday April 25 at 11:30am

First Glance Hollywood Film Festival
May 1-3
Los Angeles, California

C’mon movie scheduling guy! I live right smack dab in the middle of the US, within driving distance of several major

You can do it Rob...come to Oklahoma, and bring your movie with you!

You can do it Rob...come to Oklahoma, and bring your movie with you!

cities (including Dallas and Kansas City). People in the midwest, central, south part of the country love Rob, too! Please share!!


Rob Not Doing New Moon Album? Fine, But Do Not Sub in Madonna or JoBros!!

Rob says no, no, no...BUT all I can think is yes, yes, YES!!

Rob says no, no, no...BUT all I can think is yes, yes, YES!!

So, not too long ago, Rob announced that he did not plan to contribute to the New Moon soundtrack

“I really didn’t want it to look like I was trying to cash in.”

Understood, and I respect that from Rob (even though I won’t lie, I’m SOOO disappointed). However, while Rob may not be looking to cash in on the Twilight/New Moon mania, it doesn’t seem like other musicians have ANY problem jumping on board the money train.

Hey New Moon soundtrack producer guy, whoever you are, you want to know a real quick way to LOSE a buck on a franchise that can’t seem to stop

Hey JoBros...why dont you jump on ANOTHER band wagon?

Hey JoBros...why don't you jump on ANOTHER band wagon?

making money hand over fist? Let the Jonas Brothers contribute a song. UGH!!

“The movie was obviously a huge success, and if they asked us to be a part of [the sequel], that would be great.” – Nick Jonas

To make matters worse, then along comes Madonna for a piece of the New Moon pie. Please!! Stop the madness!!

Let’s keep the soundtrack what it was for the original movie. Lot’s of rock (not pop rock, real rock) and bands/singers that are relative unknowns. I’ve had a couple of suggestions with Hana Pestle and Tyrone Wells.

Don’t despair entirely ladies! Even though Rob will not be on the New Moon soundtrack, he has recently stated that he would like to release his own album…

“I might make an album but not through a record company or anything. I’d like to do something independent. I don’t care if people buy it or not. I’d just like to have it just for myself so I can work with good musicians and stuff.”

What?!? People actually WANT to hear my music?!?

What?!? People actually WANT to hear my music?!?

Really Rob?!? Do you really think we wouldn’t line up (and by line up, I mean pre order off some website so I don’t have to fight a 13-year-old tween for a copy, cause I would)? You did read my angry letter to Dreamboat Records for not hurrying up with the release of the How to Be soundtrack, and you only have like, what, 4 songs on that.

You are so adorably sweet and innocent, although I could definitely change that innocent part real quick, ifyouknowwhati’msaying.


Hey Dreamboat Records, Don’t Pretend You Didn’t Change the Pre-Order Date!!

To take a note from my ladies over at LTT/LTR, I’ve composed this letter to Dreamboat Records (the company releasing the soundtrack to the movie How to Be:

How much longer to you plan to keep these tunes out of my hands? Its bad enough I cant go and see the movie...

How much longer to you plan to keep these tunes out of my hands? It's bad enough I can't go and see the movie...

Dear Dreamboat Records-

Seriously, did you really think you could fool me?

About a month ago I was promised that I could preorder my very own copy of the soundtrack from How to Be from your website on Sunday, March 1. SOOO, last night, a little before midnight (but clearly 3/1 in the UK, where you are located) I got on the site to make my purchase. Still not available…

This morning, around 11 a.m., back on the site, still says March 1, but there is no where to order. Hmmmm….

3 p.m. – Back to the site, credit card in hand. I’m sooo ready to buy this thing. The money is burning a hole, but nothing.

Aboout 7:30 p.m., I finally here from one of my good friends on Twitter that the press release has now been changed from March 1 to “soon”. WTF?!? No explanation, no nothing!

Now I am sad. I was really looking forward to some new Rob tunes, but now it looks like I’ll have to wait for who knows how long.

Where is my explanation, Dreamboat? Where is it?

Sincerely waiting for your reply,

me

Note: In case I missed it, if anyone knows what the deal is, PLEASE let me know. This is killing me!!


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