Doug Ecks wants you to start saying web log.: Archive

Tonight in Burbank... →

I’ll be in Burbank tonight picking up some confounded light bulb for my IKEA Antifoni floor lamp. Afterwards, I’ll be at Flappers Comedy Club doing stand up about it as part of “2 Buck Tuesdays”. Come on down. It will be a bläst!

Dec 6th

Bona fide!

I was informed today that I have been selected to be a writer/performer on an iO West House Sketch Team. It’s all pretty exciting. The first show is November 13th!

Oct 7th

Jun 27th

Jun 9th

Takeover.

I got a big ass show coming up. I’m talking goofy promo video big.

Apr 29th

There may be a reboot in store.

As soon as I remember what it was I would do around these parts. In the mean while, you can “Like” a Facebook page for less forced internet product.

Apr 17th

"Like" sounds so desperate.

But I don’t exactly mind, or know what I’m doing.

Mar 17th

Montage Music.

I don’t know about EG Daily. I can maybe do EG every other week. WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!1

Apr 8th

I Am Bested: Jim Lee.

In my travels on the internet, I found that Jim Lee can do this with an iPad and a finger. Then I learn that he has a fifteen year old daughter that can do this: I can accidentally call you on my iPhone. My daughter is huffing paint and punching cops. And she doesn’t exist. I am bested.

Apr 6th

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans: 3D!

This will be at the New Beverly this weekend (not in brilliant 3D) along with TBA. I don’t know who’s in TBA. 3D Bad Lieutenant from Doug Beatty on Vimeo. (c/o http://www.dougbeatty.com/)

Mar 2nd

These Are Things We Could Share Together: Hitler...

“Hitler and the Occult” was on History Channel last week. I DVR’d it. I understand you’re busy.

Mar 2nd

Musical Interlude: Japanese Banana

I got enough sleep last night to think this is the funniest thing ever. To have comedy timing that has to be doubled in speed is quite a feat.

Feb 26th

Would You Like To Play A Game?: Everyday The Same...

This game is wonderful, heartbreaking, brilliant, and greatly satisfying. Like your moms. Relax. I don’t know your moms. (CLICK to play)

Feb 25th

Gimme Dat

I will be back to stylish soon, America. Soon, I will escape the easy prison of 10 year old t-shirts. Mirrors will align and my energies will focus in new and exciting directions. I will work and win again. That may or may not have anything to do with this gajillion dollar shirt. But, it’s pretty sharp, no? (via Kanye West. No, yeah. I know.)

Feb 25th

Fantastic Mr. Fox: Review

Wes Anderson has done it again! This movie had it all. There was no shortage of handsome ladies, with beautiful hair, coats with buttons, and hope lending, unkempt boyfriends that you are equal to or better looking than. Ask one if she would mind watching your hoodie while you hit the snack bar, and she’s sure to “not mind at all.” 6 Moleskines!!

Nov 13th

Gun/Play

Somewhere in my brian, I’m sure I may want this Lego gun as clever art, as an examination of violence’s relationship with modern family entertainment, or something. The rest of my brain know it is because I’m a stupid boy. iBAKA! iBAKA! 259 Pieces. Working Parts. Fun for the whole family. Collect ‘em All!

Nov 11th

Anne Hathaway In ANYTHING!

A quick lullaby before bed. I’m not sure how my night’s surfing landed at this haunty little tune. I am broken enough for bed. I had no idea this song had any connection to Ms. Hathaway. It was a most pleasant surprise. Do you reckon Azure Ray is aware/delighted/perturbed that there name can translate to the premiere HD video medium? Oh, enough.

Sep 25th

This Technology Will Not Save Us

I get embarrassed when I catch myself speaking of technology with more letters and numbers than actual words. You can try and save yourself by expanding the acronym, but damned if I know what HDMI stands for. Anywhosil, I getting a HDTV on loan this weekend. Along with my borrowed PS3, I got a lot of tech that ain’t mine ready to distract me from getting better at more important things. ...

Sep 25th

Hearts: Marlee Matlin

I’ve had a crush on this lady since I can remember having crushes on ladies. There is something just so lovely about her. Also, her accent destroys me. I don’t care if she praises or scolds me, just as long as she does either in spoken words and intense hand gestures. Afterwards, we will hold hands and resign to the fact that we are safe together. I would have made a soup, perhaps....

Aug 7th

“Lei Fang’s heart is as fickle as the autumn sky.”

– Paul Mattingly as we played more Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball than maybe we should have. He’s has taught me more idioms than anyone I’ve ever met.

Jun 27th

Everything's coming up Milhouse!

Just wanted you to know.

Jun 23rd

Apr 21st

Up You Wake.

Today, I get back to work on that reason I gave for leaving so much behind. I am back in training, this time at UCB Los Angeles. Add in promises of far more writing and regular performance, and it ought to be a fresh start to me. Many positive changes have been made recently, and absolutely need to continue, crushing distraction along the way. I used to let myself get lost in romantic notions of...

Apr 18th

It's Been A Long Time...

Did you complete that with Led Zeppelin or Rakim or Timbaland? In any case, I have been away for some time. While away I’ve dealt with the increasingly depressing birthday among other varied obstacles. As it stands, I am yet to get back to a healthy and daily habit of writing. A major blow to that effort was the discovery and quickly formed addiction to Twitter. It may be evident in...

Apr 8th

YYYs Would Be Back If'n They Ever Left.

I’ve been excited about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and everything they’ve done for some time now. Perhaps blindly at times, but they never let me down, even as there sound continues to change and evolve. I woke up from a terrible slumber when I got to see them live at The Palladium in 2006. I could use that jolt right about now. Low/behold, a new album drop in April. They always arrive...

Feb 23rd

Hearts: Shelley Duvall

This post is a continuation of my homage to the Kanye West’s web log. I really do enjoy it. You must give it a look see if you have some time. If you are not familiar, every few days, Mr. West will remind us that he knows what hot women look like, and post an image of a female for us to ogle. Somehow, our shared taste in shoes and concept motorcycles doesn’t translate over to the...

Feb 15th

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Moleskine x Helvetica SOOOOOOO FRESH!!!

This is my first Kanye style “ME LIKEY” post. Those are the web log post where he shows you something dope that we should covet and which he could easily afford. This is considerably nerdier. Girlie pictures and bathroom fixtures to follow. This is what I would waste my money on if’n ever I get my money right. Via: moleskinerie Our friend Arnault Castel wrote in from Hong...

Feb 13th

Thanks Internet: I'm Having A Real Hard Time Here,...

Here another video I couldn’t wait to share with you. Remind me later on to change my primary care dentist and my pusher. I got hosed at both last time I had to make a visit. And just remember your in a safe place with people who love you. It’ll be done in a few hours. Meanwhile, seriously, guys, do this. (Pets own ears alternately, and watches Discovery Channel.)

Feb 3rd

Titles To Books In The Harry Potter Series That...

I don’t know beans about Harry Potter. I suppose I’ll catch up on the films someday. But, as of now, the following collections of words sound as much like dark sexual favors as books chronicling a young wizards journey into manhood. Just add, “D’you give ‘er the ol’,” to complete this most immature exercise. 1. The Philosopher’s Stone 2. The...

Jan 28th

This Makes Water Come Out My Eye.

The DJ at Ralph’s plays this every time I end up shopping for groceries there. He seems to know I buy food pretty recklessly when I am terribly sad. More songs from my personal candles-and-bath times to come.

Jan 24th

MLK Day Observed

No mail tomorrow. No bank business either. Can you imagine a world without MLK? At the very least, righteous speech cadences would sound completely different. That and we’d be twice the backwards country we are today. Here’s something I made forever ago. I’m going to get around to having some dreams.

Jan 19th

Done To Death

Sometimes the only way to kill something too powerful to stop is to push it further along, faster towards its demise, until it is literally done to death. Some wiseacres have made a mixtape called “The Death of Autotune”. If this succeeds in killing it, I’ll help dig the grave. Intro Hand Where My Eyes Can See One More Chance Interestingly enough, I’m...

Jan 15th

Anne Hathaway In ANYTHING!

Anne is trying to break my heart with this one. This is a game she plays to test my dedication to her. I will not falter. Let’s stop playing these games. Get that paper, girl. I know this paycheck of a movie will soon be on DVD and make someone’s distant sister’s birthday just fine.

Jan 10th

Thanks Internet.

This is the best video the internet have provided very long time. I love the suspense and timing of it all. Almost any YouTube video can stand to lose about 45 seconds, but this builds so wonderfully. And the camera pulls out-, well you should just see it. Share this with everyone. I will tell you why after the vid. So, yeah. Right? Every single interogative is a complete mystery to me. I...

Jan 8th

Where Are You Yeezy?

This was a major conundrum of the past year and something that has kept me up late at night. What is to be done with this Kanye West? No doubt, the hard core fans 20 years from now will claim “808s and Heartbreak” as his most misunderstood, and therefor best album. I enjoy the beats because they remind me of 80s action movie synth. I’m more dodgey with the lyrics. They are at...

Jan 6th

Resolve.

I will have a new set of stand-up ready to go by the 26th. The specific weight afforded to web log posts will help me keep to this promise. Stay tuned to this site for beta versions of upcoming bits and bobbles. For what has to one of only a few times in the past 5 years, I am excited do get to work. Godspeed. Doug P.S. Hey, why not leave a comment? It took me hours to figure out how to add...

Jan 4th

Hip Hop Is Dead.

99.99¢ Only Store. January 2, 2009.

Jan 3rd

2009.

I’m doing pretty good on my resolutions. I haven’t had a drink all year. (Bwaahhahaha!) Happy New Year. This is going to be great.

Jan 1st

I Wish I Could Self-Terminate.

Christian Bale’s grumble-whisper-sigh is back, now with the cracks this increasingly ridiculous affectation should bare. He’s from England, you know. He’s just making fun of us. Interestingly, I get his John Connor voice if I talk after I combining the emotions of anger and don’t-throw-up. I feel both when I watch this trailer.

Dec 16th

Coming Soon.

This always coming back into my life right on time. Hope you can bare witness. I’ve got some serious shit planned for this one.

Dec 9th

In progress.

Hello The Internet, If you’ve somehow happened to find this site in its current state, I want to say thank you for remembering the fun we had however long ago, and googling my name as you look through old journals you had, even though you have work in the morning. I have had some exciting, terrifying, and life altering events go down recently, and the premiere of the newest Doug Ecks...

Dec 2nd