TOP 100 Lists

10. Charlie Sheen Vs. Denise Richards

Why are white celebrities always using the n-word to their ex-girlfriends? Sheen is caught on tape calling his ex-wife and the mother of his children the c-word (rhymes with bunt) and the n-word (1:20 in)

9. Casey Kasem Vs. Producer

Casey may be known for his cool family friendly voice and as the voice of Scooby-Doo’s Shaggy, but he gets a little irritated when things don’t go his way. When a producer tries to segway him into a story, he quickly loses his temper and goes on a curse filled rant.

8. Jesse Jackson Vs. Barack Obama

After Barack Obama won the election in 2008, Jesse Jackson was on TV, crying. Before Obama won the election, Jackson was telling a colleague that Obama was talking down to black people and he wanted to “rip his nuts off.”

7. Alec Baldwin Vs His Daughter

Alec Baldwin is very funny on “30 Rock,” but he has a serious side as well. After having some issues with his daughter, Baldwin decided to leave a very angry voicemail on her answering machine. Family, anger and voicemails are never a good combination. He threatens to straighten her out and calls he a rude thoughtless little pig, despite the fact that she is only 12 years old(he thinks).

6. Kanye West Vs. MTV

This is the rant that started it all. I think all the ones after this were set up but this rant from Kanye came from the heart.

5. Bill O’Reilly Vs. Inside Edition

O’Reilly had a small meltdown on “Inside Edition” after he had some problems with the teleprompter.

4. Mike Tyson Vs. Lennox Lewis

Tyson starts very pious and religious before ranting against Lennox Lewis and threatening to eat his children with his impregnable defense.

3. Christian Bale Vs. Terminator Crew Member

If Christian Bale can rough up his mother and sister, imagine what he would do to a crew member who interrupted him on set. This rant from the set of “Terminator, Salvation” showed just what a temper Batman really had.

2. Mel Gibson Vs. His Girlfriend

Mel Gibson is not only anti-semetic, but he’s a racist and a sexist too. I’m less disturbed by the n-word than by the fact he believes Black people travel in packs like wolves. I bet Danny Glover wouldn’t take any of that language.

1. Michael Richards Vs Heckler

Michael Richards like many of the fellow celebrity ranters like’s to use the n-word when he is angry yet says he’s not a racist. After bombing at a a comedy show and being heckled by some African Americans, the actor known for playing the fun loving eccentric character, Kramer, on “Seinfeld” went on an n-word laced rant.

10. Arachnophobia  (1990)

Spielberg served as the executive producer of this film, and while it it isn’t as strong as the pre-PG-13 combo of “Poltergeist” and “Gremlins,” which he also helped make, this horror comedy starring Jeff Daniels and John Goodman works extremely well particularly because the threat is so grounded in reality. These aren’t the giant, man-eating spiders of “Eight-Legged Freaks,” or the rampaging tarantulas of “Kingdom of the Spiders,” but instead deadly variations of everyday domestic house spiders. And somehow, that’s even scarier.

9. Killer Klowns from Outer Space  (1988)

This was the first and only film written and directed by the Chiodo Brothers, previously best known for the “Large Marge” transformation in “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.” Despite possessing an irrepressibly goofy charm, it still manages a few scares, particularly for the younger viewers who want to work their way up to scarier films. How scary can it really be when it’s about aliens who happen to look like clowns who travel in a spaceship that looks like a circus tent and who capture and devour humans by trapping them in cotton candy cocoons?

8. The Gate (1987)

This kids-versus-demons movie served as Stephen Dorff’s screen debut and is often unfairly maligned or passed over in favor of the kids-versus-classic-monsters movie also released in 1987. While “The Monster Squad” is better overall, it’s also a comedy first and a horror movie… third, barely disqualifying it from this list. “The Gate” is legitimately scary, which is particularly rare for a film with such young protagonists, regardless of rating. Whatever you do, don’t play those heavy-metal records backwards!

7. Critters (1986)

It is claimed the original script for “Critters” pre-dated the production of “Gremlins,” but there can be little doubt its success helped get this and similar “little creature” movies such as “Ghoulies,” “Munchies,” and “Beasties” made. “Critters” is the best of all of them, and the original in particular is a lot of hilarious and creepy fun, alien bounty hunter and all. Like most monster or alien invasion movies, this takes place in a small town, mainly because it’s more convenient but in the case of “Critters” at least, it also goes a long way to adding character to the film. This was the debut of director Stephen Herek, who followed up with “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” but has yet to make another film as fun as either of these two.

6. The Ring (2002)

Just about the only worthwhile American remake of a Japanese horror movie, “The Ring” is an effective, slick, and expertly crafted horror movie that uses atmosphere and dread to great effect. It also manages the rare feat of being better than its rather boring source material. It may have helped unleash the glut of nonsensical and disposable J-Horror remakes like “Pulse” and “One Missed Call,” but don’t hold that against it. There’s no denying its effectiveness; there are moments of this movie that are so striking, they stick with you even years after seeing it. What’s most surprising about this film is its director Gore Verbinski had never worked in horror before (or since, which is really a shame).

5. Night of the Comet  (1984)

Part B-movie satire, think of this movie as “Valley Girl” crossed with “Dawn of the Dead.” One of the first horror movies ever released with a PG-13 is also one of the most memorable, featuring Catherine Mary Stewart, best remembered for “The Last Starfighter” and “Weekend at Bernie’s.” It tells the story of two army brat sisters who accidentally survive a catastrophic event that turns most of the world into zombies. As they struggle to survive, they find they do have direction … towards the mall. “Night of the Comet” may be overflowing with 80s cheese, but it doesn’t stop it from being boundlessly entertaining. There’s also a lot of great ideas, including ones that would be recycled by “28 Days Later” and other zombie films to come.

4. The Sixth Sense (1999)

Despite M. Night Shyamalan‘s infamous steady decline in quality, his breakout hit still stands up as a fresh and daring ghost story impeccably told. The best part is just how well the movie works upon repeat viewings, even with foreknowledge of its widely spoiled twist. Shyamalan returned to horror with “Signs” and to a lesser extent with “The Village.” While both have their merits, “The Sixth Sense” is his strongest entry in the genre. There are strong and heartbreaking performances throughout, and there are no weak links here. Haley Joel Osment is perfect as the boy who can see dead people, and Bruce Willis gives one of his best and most controlled performances as the psychologist who tries to help him make sense of his gift.

3. The Others (2001)

Similar to “Critters” being produced on the heels of the success of “Gremlins,” “The Others,” starring Nicole Kidman, was dismissed by some as an attempt to exploit the success of “The Sixth Sense.” And while the comparison will probably always haunt it, time has shown that “The Others” is the more beautiful and ultimately stronger of the two films.

2. Drag Me to Hell  (2009)

Sam Raimi started off as a horror director with the “Evil Dead” series, but it was a long road back to the genre that launched his career. A refreshing change of pace from the increasingly bloated “Spider-Man” films, “Drag Me to Hell,” gave Raimi a chance to have fun again, and an opportunity to prove that effective PG-13 horror is still possible. The manic energy and comedy of “Army of Darkness” is thankfully present, but so are some tremendous scares.

1. Tremors  (1990)

This fondly remembered monster movie succeeds largely thanks to the undeniable chemistry of Fred Ward and Kevin Bacon as two down-on-their-luck handymen struggling to make ends meet in the middle of nowhere. They are all set to leave the small town once and for all when giant subterranean creatures alter those plans. While not the scariest PG-13 horror movie, only people allergic to fun can possibly resist “Tremors.”

1. AP Mobile News 2.5.6
The Associated Press, bb.apnews.com
Just like its brethren on other mobile platforms, this news program gives you complete, flexible access to local, national, and international news. On top of giving you up-to-the-minute news, the latest version of this app lets you send stories to Facebook or your friends, read stories off-line, or watch news videos. If you're looking for multiple news sources, try Viigo below, but AP can satisfy any needy news junkie. Download AP Mobile News from the Associated Press site.

2. BOLT 2.1
Bitstream, www.boltbrowser.com
The top alternative BlackBerry browser just keeps getting better. Until the BlackBerry 6 OS arrives with a new browser, stick with BOLT, a fast, high-quality browser that downloads pages which actually look like desktop Web pages. The new version 2.1 adds tabbed browsing, support for many Flash video Web sites, and Web-based chat apps, such as Facebook and Meebo. If you have a lower-res BlackBerry, like the 8530, try Opera Mini (www.opera.com) instead. Another tabbed browser, it does a great job of reformatting pages so they're more readable on small, low-res screens. You can download Opera Mini 5 from www.opera.com.

3. FlashLight 1.0.2
App Pro Shop, No Web site
There are many free flashlight apps to pick from, but we choose FlashLight by App Pro Shop. It's extremely easy to use, and the light is bright. You can adjust both the color and brightness of the light to your taste, too; according to the manufacturer, different colors of light work better in different situations. Green, for instance, won't spook the fish. FlashLight is available from BlackBerry App World.

4. Google Maps 4.2
Google, m.google.com/maps
Google's free mobile mapping program just keeps getting better and better. The most recent version adds bicycling and transit directions and the ability to share directions through SMS and Facebook. You can turn live traffic and Google Buzz layers on and off, and the GPS locks in quickly. "Labs" beta options include a terrain layer and scale bar. Unfortunately, the BlackBerry version of this app doesn't have voice prompts for driving directions the way the Android version does, but it's still better than BlackBerry Maps. If you ever leave the house, this app is a must-have. Go to Google to get Google Maps.

5. Kindle for BlackBerry Beta
Amazon, www.amazon.com/kindlebb
The tiny BlackBerry screen may not seem like the ideal platform for reading long-form books, but stick with us here. Kindle for BlackBerry is part of a multi-platform strategy, where you can read Kindle books on your iPad, on your computer, on your Kindle, and on your BlackBerry. Unfortunately, newspapers and magazines aren't available on the BlackBerry platform. But we really like the ability to put down the latest best-seller at home, and seamlessly sneak a glimpse at it during a long, boring meeting at work. Kindle for BlackBerry is available at Amazon.

6. Qik LiveStreaming 1.0.15
Qik Inc., www.qik.com
This app turns your BlackBerry into a video broadcast device, which can stream live to the Web or to other mobile phones. It's easy to set up and user-friendly—as long as you have a good 3G or Wi-Fi connection. All of your videos are also automatically archived and shared for later viewing, and your viewers can respond to you in real time. Qik is available from BlackBerry App World.

7. Slacker Radio for BlackBerry 3.1.76
Slacker, www.slacker.com
In the eternal war between Slacker and Pandora—the two leading custom streaming radio apps for the BlackBerry—Slacker recently edged out its rival by offering "station caching," which lets you listen to music while you're offline and really saves battery life. Unfortunately, station caching requires a $4-$5/month Slacker Radio Plus subscription. But the 100-percent-free Slacker app is still great for streaming music, with all the professionally-programmed and custom stations you expect from slacker.com. You can create custom stations based on artists or songs right on the device, which is great if you get into a particular mood when you're on the go. Slacker is available in BlackBerry App World.

8. Twitter for BlackBerry 1.0.0.40
Research in Motion, www.blackberry.net
Now that Facebook comes baked into most BlackBerry smartphones, the folks at RIM are working on an official Twitter client. Its advantage over the competition is its very elegant, well-designed interface. Nothing's rough here—you can Tweet, search, use lists, follow, or check trends using beautiful fonts and an unobtrusive utility bar. There are several very good Twitter clients for BlackBerry, but this one may be the clearest to use. Twitter for BlackBerry is available in BlackBerry App World.

9. Viigo for BlackBerry 3.1.489
Viigo, www.viigo.im
If you only download one app for your BlackBerry, make it Viigo. It's such a compelling app that RIM went ahead and bought it. Viigo may become part of the BlackBerry OS in the future, but for now, it's the best single information app for any handheld platform. Under the hood, it's an RSS reader. But it finds and presents its information brilliantly, whether it's a slew of news sources and Technorati searches, weather, sports scores, flight information or even Tweets. If you like to know things or read things, Viigo will immediately double the value of your BlackBerry; it's that good. Viigo is available in BlackBerry App World.

10. WeatherBug 1.1.0.150
AWS Convergence Technologies, www.aws.com
WeatherBug has more features than the competing WeatherEye, which gives it a slight edge in the BlackBerry weather competition. It's pretty much assumed that you should get live local weather updates, detailed forecast summaries, weather alerts, camera views, and detailed radar maps from a weather app nowadays. WeatherBug goes a bit further by integrating with Bing Maps, letting you tap on a map to find out how the weather is over there. WeatherBug is available in BlackBerry App World.
 

 10. Spyfu: Spyfu provides competitive intelligence for keywords and ad copy. This is a great tool to identify any keyword gaps you might have with your competitors. There is a pro version, but the free version gives you the big picture overview.

9. Geo Keyword List Generator: This is a great tool for building out geo modified keyword list. Just add a zip code and radius and this tool will pull in all cities, zip codes and abbreviations of relevant geo in that area.

8. Typo Generator: Similar to the geo generator, but this tool quickly produces common misspellings and typos of the desired search term.

7. Niche Keyword Finder: This is a great resource to ensure your bases are covered with your keyword portfolio. This often picks up themes that would normally go unnoticed.

6. Keyword Mixer: A quick way to build out a long-tail keyword list.

5. MSN Ad Lab: A full range of tools ranging from audience intelligence to keyword research. I also recommend adding the free Excel plug in.

4. Compete: Very similar to Spyfu, but sometimes the results differ, so it’s best to reference both sources.

3. Ad Words Wrapper: This is a great tool for creating match types.

2. Keyword Map: Another keyword generation tool, but this will display the results visually and showcase areas of possible expansion.

1. Google: There are really 11 resources included in this one.  Rather than going through each one individually, I’ve provided a little blurb about some of the ones used more frequently. I recommend using and researching all of these on your own though.

• • Google Ad Words Editor – This is a great time saver for building and setting up huge campaigns.
  • Google Website Optimizer – This tool allows you to test and optimize site content and design.
  • Google Analytics – Provides much of what an expensive analytics package can for free.
  • Google Insights for Search – A great keyword tool for determining seasonality and trends.
  • Google Mobile Ad Preview Tool – Offers a quick way to see your ads on mobile devices.
  • Other Google tools include: Google traffic estimator, Google Alerts, Google Trends, Google Ad Planner, Google URL Builder and most recently the competitive tools through the Ad Words dashboard.