I was fairly sure that the X-Men franchise was gradually going to come to an end after the X-Men Origins: Wolverine title did a little worse than movie executives thought. X-Men: First Class was the way in which the X-Men franchise was able to properly gain steam, and I believe that Fox’s work with this Blu-Ray is strong enough to properly foster additional interest in the series. X-Men: First Class…
Due to overwhelming demand for the pairing of superstars KANYE WEST & JAY-Z, additional shows have been added to their historic WATCH THE THRONE TOUR (Powered By VoyR). New tour stops include two shows in New York City at Madison Square Garden on November 7th and 8th, Chicago at the United Center on November 30th and Los Angeles at the Staples Center on December 13th. Tickets for the newly announced…
Continually shot out of a cannon, PUJOL contorted through his latest flaming hoop with the recording and release of the EP Nasty, Brutish, and Short on Omaha’s Saddle Creek. Moving at the speed of the ’60’s, the EP becomes PUJOL’s 10th release in less than two years after acclaimed singles, full lengths and EPs on Third Man, Infinity Cat, Evil Weevil, Jeffrey Drag, Turbo Time and Velocity of Sound. Nasty,…
At some point, there is nothing to Frogger. One has to avoid different moving (fast and slow) objects to get to the other side. How Konami ultimately makes it into a title that individuals will want alongside all of the different titles being released for the platform is something that I want to look into. The multiplayer option that is presented here allows up to four players a chance to…
José James has released his new single, “Trouble,” from the forthcoming 2012 album No Beginning, No End. From the world of Jazz where he is surrounded by the genre’s most respected players and into the realm of R&B and soul, José provides listeners with an intimate and inspiring sound. José explains, “‘Trouble’ is the story of a man trying to love a woman, his world and himself. My hope is…
Very few horror films are scary or otherwise interesting anymore. If they are not remakes of older American or foreign horror films, the production values of a great many of these films are just too low to provide an immersive experience. I have faith in the horror genre with the release of a new title – Frat House Massacre. Where males in film are traditionally seen as those that are…
eprise Records will release The Bridge School Benefit Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition – a three-DVD set and a two-CD collection that feature unique live performances from many of the phenomenal artists who’ve performed over the past 25 years at the beloved Annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts organized by Neil Young and his wife Pegi Young. To celebrate their release, the concert film from the DVDs will screen in theaters in…
There are a number of different products that one can use in their bath. Whether it is the tried and true Epsom salts, bubble bath, or any other blend (bath salts), there is typically a good feel and smell blended together. However, I feel that some of these products are better than others. The Calgon Bath Pearls that we received are better than others on the market. First off, there…
REVOCATION has shot a video for the track “No Funeral” from their brand new album Chaos of Forms. The clip was lensed with acclaimed director David Brodsky of MyGoodEye NYC (Municipal Waste, The Black Dahlia Murder, All That Remains, Devin Townsend Project) and will see a November release. REVOCATION is currently on a U.S. tour alongside CHIMAIRA. A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found below. REVOCATION’s…
Idlewild guitarist / songwriter Rod Jones, is back with a remarkable new solo project, The Birthday Suit. Unfortunately, having only just announced their UK tour, the band have had to postpone heading out on the road due to a recurring shoulder injury. The dates are currently being rebooked and hopefully there will be a new tour announcement very soon. Rod made this statement: “It’s with a heavy heart and sincere…
On the surface, In Treatment shouldn’t work. Aside from Gabriel Byrne who plays therapist Dr. Paul Weston, there are few reoccurring characters to attach to; just about every scene takes place in either Weston’s office or the office of his own therapist; and there is very little action, putting all of the pressure on the dialogue. But somehow – and almost exclusively thanks to the brilliant Byrne, as well as…
With the storm of troubles that J. Cole has had to weather over the course of the last few months (problems with the release schedule of eir mixtapes, being dropped from Jay-Z’s label due to dalliances with Rhianna), I really thought that the Cole World would be a much more uneven album. “Can’t Get Enough” is a great start to the album; it is a track that shows the fire…
There is a rapid-fire approach taken by Melvoy that will immediately capture the minds and hearts of anyone listening in. The first track on Midnight Make Up, “Dirty Girrl”, blends equal parts emotive rock, flamenco, and funk to create something with a quick tempo and an utterly catchy demeanor. After this initial salvo, Melvoy keeps things going nicely with their “Holding On”. The track furthers the punk thread that plays…
With each passing year, I feel that the world gets more interconnected. This spirit was previously only available at different duty-free stores, and its brisk sales since its introduction has made it smart to introduce to American markets. But why exactly has this Johnny Walker effort been the talk of the town? I contend that there is such a unique feel and flair to this spirit that even those that…
The general premise of a cooler uses technology that is fairly low-key. Just ensure that there is a good enough seal along with proper insulation and whatever food or drinks that one may have will stay warm for a length of time. However, Coleman has created their Xtreme 5 Cooler, a product that looks to improve upon previous efforts in the cooler field. They tout that ice will remain in…
Madso’s War is one dark film. The gritty reality that is presented here is something that marks all sides of the film, from the different scenery used to the motivations of each of the actors. Set in Beantown, it is not soon after the film opens that the head of the mafia disappears. This leaves all underlings searching for their way up the ladder; despite court proceedings being just around…
If one goes to a department store or office supplies store, they will quickly notice that the quality of a great many of the products that they offer is sub-par. It is incredibly hard as a result to find a backpack or bag that will stand up to every day rigors while still having a fashionable look to it. I believe that the Big Namba Studio Backpack is able to…
Bones is one of the prime examples of shows that can stay on the air for a number of seasons and stay fresh. This time around, I feel that the show’s creators and writers have allowed for more dynamism in the storylines of each of the show’s major and minor characters. Where there was a significant focus on the individual stories in prior series, I feel that the blending of…
Coldplay will celebrate the October 24 release of itsnew album, Mylo Xyloto (Capitol Records), with a seriesof U.S. television appearances. The band will be the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” on November 12. Emma Stone will be the host. Coldplay will also appear on “The Colbert Report” (10/20), “TODAY” (October 21) and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (10/27). Starting today the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) will exclusively stream one song from…
From the sounds of their self-titled debut in 1995, it was clear Ben Folds Five was going to more than a flash in the pan alt rock band. At the time a guitar-less trio with singer Ben Folds more than making up for the void with his piano, the group sounded both comfortably familiar (everything from Elton John to The Beatles) and shockingly original over the span of just a…