The more things change, the more they stay the same; in many ways this vibrant film could be shot about the hip youth of today. In Godard's Paris of 1966, the kids' lives revolve around love and themselves. They pontificate about politics and beliefs, try to get laid or try not to get laid, misunderstand one another while trying to get closer to each other with questions and opinion polls.

They primp and drink, protest and play while the world rages around them. An outside world embodied by the overwhelming sounds of the city and its traffic, by random acts of surreal extreme violence, by the Vietnam War and other conflicts seething around the globe, and, ultimately, by the surprisingly somber reality that despite youth, vigor and style, they are susceptible to the unfashionable realities of living and dying.

Chantal Goya does a prefect job as the face of the “Pepsi generation”, she's equal parts vacanct and odd with an adorable face and a smile that I know for a fact would break the hearts of many boys I know. She and the affected “Romeo”, played by Jean-Pierre L?aud (who you can see as a child in Truffaut's masterpiece The 400 Blows) and most everyone else in the film reminded me of young hip things I know or have met. I said this film could be made now, about those people, but the difference is that no one would like it. Our generation has a distinct distrust of its own coolness and could never enjoy such naval gazing… or could it? See, the more things change the more, they stay the same.

The Deal girls must be big Buffy fans just like me, you can really feel their passion for the trials and tribulations of Sunnydale's hero in this fast and furious cover of the theme song. The original version, by Nerf Herder, was chosen after Joss Whedon was disappointed in the professional theme songs he was offered and Alison Hannigan suggested he listen to the band. Play it loud before you watch this weeks' bonus TV pick, Without a Trace, maybe it will lull you into the delusion that you're about to see a clever, well written, exceptionally awesome show starring James Marsters, instead of a formulaic, under the radar procedural that isn't the one with Mandy Patinkin.

It's also good for playing loud at parties like I always make Shaun do, because, sorry Shaun–it's some of the only music he owns you can dance to. And dance we do, recalling all the demons, the tears, the heartbreak, and the awesomeness; only to remember that it's all over once the dancing's done.

Modest, faithful, and stable, Watts is everything an obnoxious rock star isn't, even if he wrestled with addiction and dresses like a million bucks. His refined, calm and laid back style goes beyond his lifestyle, which has always been tame in comparison to his band mates' and counter parts'. He never cheated on his wife of 43 years with groupies and he never pranced around like a peacock like the less impressive Jagger. He's a respected drummer, a huge admirer of jazz music, an ingenious promoter who came up with the promotional impromptu flatbed truck Stones performance, and an artist.

He could easily have been my style icon too with his impeccable sense for what looks good. I'm gradually becoming more of fan of the Stones but have always been a hard core devotee of Watts, the heart and soul of the group.

Just as dear old couples often pass away within months of each other so do Match Game playmates. I was saddened with the passing of Charles Nelson Rilley and am shattered by the loss of Mrs Somers.

Somewhat known for her stints on The Odd Couple and Battlestar Galactica and her marriage to actor Jack Klugman, she reached the pinnacle of her fame and popularity on the beloved drunken TV show hosted by Gene Rayburn. Somers always made me laugh, whether she is not wearing a bra; bickering with Charles; modeling fashion with Charles; pelvis dancing; talking boobs; getting blitzed with Gene, or saying good bye. R.I.P

You may have heard, or just as easily you may not have, but Wendy's has a new frosty flavor: Vanilla! Before you get too excited, I say stick with the original, but the good news is that the original is as tasty as ever and works for bringing back memories of drive through windows and back seats of family cars. I hadn't set foot in a Wendy's for a long time, but with it being just a block from work, the time came for me to give it a whirl just for old time's sake. They may not be reinventing the wheel by finally getting hip to that new fandangled flavor called vanilla but, fortunately, they really don't have to reinvent anything with something as classically good as the original frosty.

Jim and I took a friend here for her big turning thirty gift (I'll tell you about it later), initially, we were just going to head home and come back when she was finished, but we decided to get some exercise by walking the mall and doing something we never do: shopping till we drop. It was actually really fun. I got several pairs of shoes, they have my favorite hoochie cheap shoe store of all time there: Square One! and Jim got new jeans in an updated style for him and a corduroy blazer to complement his hippie English professor look.

The food court is nothing to boast about, and we were a little bummed that our fondly remembered Orange Julius was not there (it may possibly not be anywhere anymore for all I know), but you don't have to worry about food, just hop over to this week's restaurant pick to sate yourself after a long day of being on your feet and spending all that cash. It's a pretty average mall, not too depressing or upscale, but when malls are a rare experience for us city folk, just average is just right.

We've been to several mansion tours and one thing we always come across are the angry old ladies who work there who can't wait to yell at kids like us and stare everyone down with a suspicious hairy eyeball. Green Animals has an entirely different vibe, it's as friendly and cuddly as these adorable hug hungry teddy bears. The Gardens can be included in many Newport mansion tour packages and, even though it is a short drive away, I highly recommend you fit it in if you're in the area.

The estate was purchased by Thomas Brayton who paid Joseph Carreiro to sculpt the imaginative and impressive beginnings of the topiaries. His daughter Alice Brayton carried on the tradition in 1940, giving the estate its name and willing it to The Preservation Society when she died. The park is open until mid-November, so there's still time to visit before the season ends.

I LOOOVE IT. It's awesome. Watch it! I missed out by not seeing the past three seasons thinking anything from the mind of Ashton Kutcher couldn't possibly be worth my time. But this is a top notch show. It's surprisingly warm hearted and funny. You will fall hard for uber nerd Joshua and the Larper (live action role player), Dave. Not to be missed TV. I promise.

Bonus Pick:Without a Trace with James Marsters (Sept 27)
Now, it's only fair to say that I have never actually seen a moment of this show; I know, it's a for my picks but my main man, James Marsters, the energetic little imp who never takes it easy got a job, dude! A job besides getting paid to take his photo with me and besides his all ages DJing gigs at the Crazy Donkey at 3pm on Sunday. I feel like giving him a big hug and a high five, brother. He really is a charmer on-screen and I'm as flabbergasted as anyone that it took this long for get him back up there.

I think this show is about missing persons and I'm fairly positive it's not the one that pill hawker, Mandy Patinkin is in? But who cares about the details, Spike is back, and this time he's “attractive in a real way, a bright full-of-life personality, charming, possibly from around the Washington DC area, so could have a slight southern accent” Hmmm southern accent? Well, we know he got the British one down pat. Looks like Kyra Sedgwick's Brenda Leigh Johnson will have some prime time dialect competition, thaynk ya'll veery muuch.. His first episode is Sept 27th.

At the first sign of Fall I immediately made a batch of this delicious, lighter than most chili. An expert blend of vegetables, beef, and spices, nothing was too overpowering. Of course, do play with the amounts of ingredients to suit your own taste.