Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is the latest effort in the Metal Gear franchise, and Konami has ensured that the title deftly blends the mythos of previous titles while establishing a completely different feel to Metal Gear. The swordplay style that fuels Revengeance is reminiscent of Devil May Cry or Dynasty Warriors; this effort exceeds previous games in this genre in that there is a certain beauty to the fluidity…
For people who are fitness geeks and have done their homework, this would be no news. However, there are still many people who actually believe that removing protein from their diets would help them lose weight and laugh at those who take protein powder supplements. Many women and men who are on strict weight loss regimes banish protein because of these myths and lose out on a lot. So, in…
The V/M+ supplement is a multi-vitamin for those working out casually and for those that are looking to make some sort of career of exercise, body-building, or powerlifting. V/M+ has a wide array of inclusions that will increase individual health considerably. The supplement includes CoQ10, which has been associated with greater heart health. A full complex of vitamins and minerals are here (Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12,…
Beverly Hills Teens was a mid-eighties show that had a moderately successful run through the last few months of 1987. Beverly Hills Teens was odd in that new episodes of the show were released every day of the week. This DVD set captures the first half of the shows run, with 32 episodes captured in total. The show has had specific episodes released on the VHS format, but…
In his brilliant debut of short stories, Jim Gavin manages to humorously cover a cross-section of sad men – of all ages – going mindlessly through the motions of life, some with hope, many without. The collection would be sad if not for Gavin’s knack for pointing out the humor in the mundane. The characters in the six (and a half) stories in Middle Men, cover everyone from an ambitious…
Thirty-three years after the made-up autobiography of the late Monty Python comedian Graham Chapman was first published, the movie adaption is finally out on DVD in Python’s trademark quirky style. The animated movie will be hilarious to Python fans, but likely little more head-scratchingly odd to those who never got into the troupe. It includes narration by Chapman himself (courtesy of a taped reading of his book prior to his…
The idea of February being “Black History Month” seems to be a great idea, until one considers that African-Americans receive the short end of the stick. Shukree Hassan Tilghman is a filmmaker-cum-comedian, and has created More Than A Month in the hopes of ending Black History Month. Tilghman’s point in this piece is that February is the shortest month, and the compartmentalizing of the entirety of Black accomplishments and contributions…
Disney has ensured that there are enough episodes for viewers; 12 episodes are present, along with a featurette, “Take Two With Phineas and Ferb”. The DVD also includes a spy kit, including a set of cards, binoculars, and an O.W.C.A. ID badge. This featurette provides viewers with a set of cameos made by a varied set of celebrities. Tying this Perry-heavy DVD into the source material (Phineas and Ferb)…
“One Second” MP3 Unleashed with NYLON Today! Catch Tying Tiffany LIVE in NYC + at SXSW 3/15: SXSW- Austin, TX, details TBA 3/17: Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands “Think Crystal Castles at their most upbeat or The Knife at their most straightforward.” – NYLON Italy’s Tying Tiffany has graced the covers of magazines, strutted catwalks, and commanded audiences with her own brand of dark, dreamy pop. Her songs have been featured…
This is the definitive collection for anyone that is looking to introduce a friend or family member to musicals. The wide array of films (which collects classics like The Jazz Singer, 42nd Street, and The Wizard of Oz) with memorable modern releases (That’s Entertainment!, Little Shop of Horrors, and Hairspray) ensures that everyone will find something that they can appreciate. What will immediately hit viewers is the visual quality of…
