Monday, May 29, 2006

We're Back, And We've Made A Film!



That's right, we've branched out even further, spreading ourselves so thin artistically, it's scary! This is the first short film produced by the Baked Ziti core group (in this case: Jack Phillips, Kate Mortell and me). Entitled "The Cradle," it was made to order for filmfights.com. They came up with the title and the genre (suspense; we hope at least).

Download the film here, or just click on the above image.

I will be posting a reminder to vote for this particular film on filmfights.com once it is posted in June 2nd. Until then, enjoy.

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Cup O' Neuticles



Proof positive that there is something out there for everyone. During a Sunday outing, it had been brought to my attention that there are such things as "Neuticles." What are Neuticles, you may very well ask? OK, say you're having your dog spayed or neutered. As the theory goes, the female isn't visibly changed much. Ahh, but what of the male? The male dog instinctively feels something's missing right? Now, through the miracle of modern science, this problem can be rectified by applying artificial, realistic-looking implants known as Neuticles.

Neuticles.com is a brilliant site that answers all possible questions concerning these implants. Their site claims:
Over 100,000 caring pet owners Worldwide have selected Neuticles as a safe, practical and inexpensive option when neutering.

Neuticles allowing your pet to retain his natural look, self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with neutering.
I have to be honest. I am a dog owner (though admittedly, she is a female) and even I think this is a little nutty. But the site has a bevy of testimonials from deliriously satisfied customers:
"I've put off neutering "Crooked Joe" for months and when I found out about Neuticles and spoke to them it made me feel better about neutering. Joe not only looks the same now- but dosen't[sic] know he's missing anything."
Jeff Lane
Oak Park, Ill


"He's a guy and I wanted him to remain looking like one."
Lane Hinderman
Metairie, Louisiana


"Baby Snow has all the benefits of being neutered-Neuticles are just a whole lot nicer."
Stephen Samual
Redcliff, KY


"Neuticles were the absolute least I could do."
Glenda Nelson
Spring, TX
Yes, I suppose it is the absolute least we can do.

Monday, May 1, 2006

The Baked Ziti Radio Hour: Ep. 29, Sort Of....



Okay, due to a plethora of technical snafus, we've been forced to short change our public. Episode 29, or the remnants of it (we didn't even bother to include our theme music this time around), is a paltry 20+ minutes. So, in essence, there is no real episode 29 to speak of. However, to compensate for this, we've videotaped a formal apology.

Down "Episode 29" here.

Download the apology here.