Author: Jay NeuFutur

Posted on: January 30, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Army Wives: The Complete Third Season (DVD Set)

It has been a few months since we reviewed the last volume of Army Wives, and we were very excited to get the latest volume released on DVD a few days back. This release covers the last aired season of Army Wives (Season 4 begins in the middle of April), with 18 episodes tied together with a tremendous amount of additional features. The season itself is incredibly nuanced, as Denise…

Posted on: January 29, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Amarula Cream Liqueur (34 Proof)

Amarula has been around in some form since I was born – 1983. For those in the North American markets, this liqueur will be something that has likely escaped notice up to this point. This creme liqueur is special in the sense that it is the only spirit that I know that is created from the Marula tree. The Marula tree is an African mainstay that allows elephants (prominently featured…

Posted on: January 25, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Green Police

We have covered a number of bands over the course of our last 12 years as a magazine, and I feel that the evolution of music over that time has been just as significant and as important as what has preceded it.

Posted on: January 24, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Make It Or Break It: Volume One Extended Edition (DVD)

For those that have not seen the spectacle that is Make It Or Break It, it was originally aired on ABC Family in the middle of last year and was based on the incredibly competitive world of professional gymnastics. The different tensions that exist between members of the Kmetko , Cruz, and the various coaches, trainers, and other individuals of interest is what makes this show such a must-see. Where…

Posted on: January 24, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Joe The Barbarian #1 (Comic Book)

The price point of this issue is undoubtedly to bring individuals in to this new story. This issue is the first of eight, and starts off fairly slowly. Individuals are introduced to a disaffected child in a Donnie Darko type of vein, who seems to be ignored or abused at every corner by parents, bullies, and the entirety of the outside world. The story begins to really take a turn…

Posted on: January 23, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Slug Magazine #253

For those fans of William Burroughs, there are a few pieces in this issue of Slug that will be warmly received. For those individuals that have not had the chance to pick up n issue of Slug before, here’s a little description of what is to be expected. The magazine is focused around the Salt Lake City area, with coverage granted to local musicians, members of the art scene, skateboarders,…

Posted on: January 19, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Original Orange Blossom Ale (5.8 ABV)

Buckbean has taken a bold step in their creation of a Orange Blossom Ale, and it may just be the most challenging beer I have honestly had. There is a very mild taste to the beer that allows the Orange Blossom taste to shine through, but one wonders what would honestly happen if there was a little more assertive beer taste present. As it is, there seems to be a…

Posted on: January 19, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Isley Jasper Isley – Broadway’s Closer To Sunset Blvd (CD)

Most individuals are familiar with the long-time work of the Isley Brothers, but few individuals know that there was a splinter group created in the early eighties that tied together Ernie and Marvin Isley with Chris Jasper. What resulted is “Broadway’s Closer To Sunset Blvd”, an album that has gathered dust in the collective memory of R&B listeners for the last twenty-five years. This is the first of three albums…

Posted on: January 17, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Daniel X: The Ultimate Power (Nintendo DS)

There have been a number of titles that have been based off of novels, and while a great many of these titles have coasted on the name value alone, I feel that Daniel X: The Ultimate Power is not one. This means that there is a desire to keep the game accurate to the source material (from James Patterson) while still creating an immersive experience that will stick with players…

Posted on: January 16, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Divinity II: Ego Draconis (Xbox 360)

The sheer amount of things individuals can do whenever they pop in their copy of Divinity II is astonishing. Of course, fans of the 2002 original will understand this, but for those that did not pick up the original, it provides a number of unique twists and turns that will impress anyone that is even tangentially familiar with the RPG (role playing game) genre. First off, the two facets of…

Posted on: January 16, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

My Brain Hurts: Volume 2 (Zine)

My Brain Hurts is a tremendously interesting comic that largely does not require one having the first volume to enjoy. Liz Baillie, the creator, has created an overwhelming interesting set of individuals that are linked together in a timeless story (despite some hints – such as Midnight Dragon –being placed in the narrative). The artistic style is somewhat similar to Carrie McN’s Assassin and the Whiner and Zero Content (by…

Posted on: January 15, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Skyy Infusions Pineapple (Vodka)

Quite possibly the best tasting fruit-approached (whether flavored or infused), the Skyy Infusions Pineapple is a spirit that will have everyone go gaga over it, no matter what type of spirit they traditionally like. For those that are fans of vodka, the Pineapple taste is mild enough to moderate but not cover up the vodka essence, while for those that want something completely out of the ordinary, the Pineapple will…

Posted on: January 15, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

The Unknown Civil War Series: Gettysburg / Greatest Battles of the Civil War (3 DVD / 2 DVD)

It seems honestly as if there is disproportionate coverage of World War II at the detriment of all of the other conflicts that the United States has gotten itself into. This includes the Civil War, which caused a rift that for some has yet to be fixed. These two documentaries – covering Gettysburg and a panoply of major battles (including Antietam, Chickamauga, and Shiloh among others) – do much to…

Posted on: January 13, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Snake Pit 2008

We here at NeuFutur have never had the chance to go and familiarize ourselves with Ben Snakepit’s work, but those at Microcosm were nice enough to provide us with a copy of eir 2008 annual. What comes forth immediately is how well Snakepit is able to go forth and capture all the events that happen in one day in the space of three panels.

Posted on: January 12, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Tule Duck Red Ale (6.2 ABV)

This Red Ale has a very light taste to it, with hints of a more fruit/lemon taste present from the onset. Of course, there is a malty flavor present, but this lightness is an interesting addition to the red ale style. The ease in drinking this beer should not be understated – sips draw to pulls and soon after, the can (or cans) are done. The aftertaste is incredibly mild,…

Posted on: January 11, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Pray The Devil Back To Hell (DVD)

Pray The Devil Back To Hell is a film that showcases a group of individuals that are definitely ignored by the mainstream press. This is because the subject matter centers around the Liberia plight, in which a group of wives come together in the hope that the different struggles could be resolved. Set during the Charles Taylor regime in the country, it really is amazing that this group of individuals…

Posted on: January 10, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

The Mel Brooks Collection (Blu-Ray)

The Mel Brooks Collection is a value-priced box set of Brooks’ more well-known and cherished films. The nine-disc (!) set gives each film a proper treatment, with a total list including Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein, High Anxiety, History of the World Part I, Robin Hood: Men In Tights, Silent Movie, To Be Or Not To Be, and Twelve Chairs. With all of the years between when some of these…

Posted on: January 10, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Take It Back – Atrocities (CD)

Take It Back is an intense band, and from the beginning of their latest album, “Atrocities”, it is clue that they will blow your socks off. The stages are set with the introductory track, “The Beginning. Nothing”, which gradually comes to speed after some important musical footwork. “New Empire” works on every level, whether it be through the intricate and break-neck drums or the impassioned singing that glides above it.…

Posted on: January 9, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Cadenhead’s Old Raj (110 Proof)

This is perhaps the strongest gin that we have ever had the chance to review, so we were a mite scared of it as we sat down to give it a tasting session. The first thing that was noticed was the mildness of the nose; while still full of juniper notes, there seemed to be a more sweet end to it than Tanqueray would provide. The complexity of the taste…