The Peter Pan Diamond Edition is the definitive version of this Disney classic; the company has placed a great amount of additional features into this release. The stellar documentary that graced the DVD edition of Peter Pan has been re-issued, while there is a full 15 minutes of deleted scenes and songs pulled directly from the vault. The You Can Fly: The Making of Peter Pan showcases the different…
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…
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)…
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…
We at Norton are thrilled, shocked, and glowing in the dark about our friends at DIG DEEPER going the extra mile- heck, the extra LIGHT YEAR– in bringing our in-house Northwest kings THE SONICS east, to blast at a Norton Benefit Ball! Massive kudos to those darling devils at DIG DEEPER, Richard and Mr Robinson– thank you for your kaBOOMin’ hearts and SOUL! DIG DEEPER PRESENTS: THE SONICS RYE COALITION…
U.K. heavy metal act, Cradle of Filth, has been forced to cancel its headlining North American “28 Days Closer to Hell Tour” due to U.S. immigration issues. No immediate plans to reschedule the dates have been revealed. The band’s management has issued the following statement about the canceled shows… “Cradle of Filth are really sorry to tell all of their fans that their U.S. tour ’28 Days Closer…
To call experimental rocker Pere Ubu an acquired taste is an understatement. For more than four decades now music writers have struggled to properly classify the Cleveland musician, tossing out terms like Post Punk, New Wave, Art Punk and taking on every imaginable prefix and suffix to the term rock in a futile effort to find a shorthand for the group’s sound. Lady From Shanghai, the band’s 15th album…
It comes by no surprise that favor has followed Gospel Artist & Songwriter, Troy Sneed since his early days with Florida A&M University gospel choir and Georgia Mass Choir. Sneed’s music success has garnered him the titles, Gospel Hit-maker, Gospel Artist and Record Label Executive. Over the last 2 years, Sneed has had an incredible ride as the Gospel Hit-maker and Artist with the hits, “My Heart Says Yes”,…
Do what you want is the introductory track to Exile, and it builds off the work of Queensryche and The Scorpion. There is an eye to current music, with the vocals achieving Maroon 5 levels of allure. A.S. provides listeners with a track that will immediately draw them in; the eponymous track follows and spins the act into a new romantic (Psychedelic Furs, The Smiths) meets emotive rock (Fuel, Soundgarden)…
The Maduro Brown Ale was canned and tests incredibly fresh; the dark brown pour provides some hint of the flavor profile that is to come. The initial sip will provide imbibers with hints of coffee and chocolate with an overall smooth mouth feel; the small amount of carbonation that is present here provides additional complexity to the Maduro. Nutty and caramel hints break through at certain points during the experience,…
So There begins with Impressions, a track that captures in a hair less than three minutes the different styles and influences that Lyle draws on during So There’s runtime. The momentum achieved by this initial track is bolstered considerably with Let It Out. The array of guitar-heavy rock and blues will draw listeners in and keep them through the next few tracks. What separates Lyle from similar musicians is that…
Olympian Labs has a Phospholoba Q10 supplement that should be a required purchase for anyone that is looking to boost their overall mood or mind health. The blending of phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo Biloba, and CoEnzyme Q10 makes for a product that is heads and shoulders above similar efforts containing CoEnzyme Q10. Each bottle contains 60 capsules, ensuring that there is a 30-day supply. Phosphatidylserine is a soy-free iteration and is included…
Matthew Patrick looks to change what listeners expect from country music. Blue Sun is his latest effort, and the tracks presented her marry together a traditional down-home sound with hints of the islands. Patrick is able to weave a cogent narrative through Blue Sun’s 11 tracks while establishing an instrumentally-intricate effort. Blue Sun begins with Dog, a track that will immediately snare fans. This track soars on dual vocals and…
Rockin’ On the Inside opens up So Much More, and immediately provides listeners with Gentry’s stellar vocals and intelligent instrumental arrangements. Blending equal amounts pop, rock, and country proves to be a success for Gentry, as the momentum that she builds up over the first trio of songs (Rockin’ On the Inside, You Know You Should, and Justin Timberlake Show). Hold Me starts out slowly but shines on the…