Abel’s Field is a heartwarming tale of brotherhood and inspiration; the title is able to succeed as it provides viewers with characters that are human, rather than approximations of humans. Abel’s Field focuses on Seth, a high school senior that is forced to fend for eir sisters. Along with this larger burden, Seth attempts to have a normal life. When the football term mercilessly bullies him, Seth snaps and is…
It’s hard to be a rebellious punk rock teen in the U.S. in 2013. When even suburban fourth graders have mohawks (courtesy of lame moms and dads who want everyone to say, “Man that kid must have cool parents”), you know a subculture has been tamed. But being a punk in Communist China, well that Punk Rock! As the rest of the world was tuned into the 2008 Olympics…
4 Assassins (also known as Far Away Eyes) is a Hong Kong-import that ratchets up the action by inserting hints of the mystery genre. The titular group is assembled without any sort of information regarding whom has contacted them or what they will have to do. Each of the 4 Assassins have history with each other, making the reveal that much more tense. Before that occurs,…
NutraBio 100% Micellar Casein is a protein supplement that anyone that is looking to have gains and long-lasting effects should pick up. 25 grams of protein comes at a small cost; 114 calories (228 if one uses two scoops). The calories present in the 100% Micellar Casein are approximating pure energy; one only will encounter 2 calories from fat. The fat content (1% of the FDA’s RDV) is far…
Though not as top-of-mind to most as peers like Bryan Ferry and Kate Bush, Scottish ambient/soft rockers The Blue Nile built up a tight cult following thanks to an impressive collection of songs in the 80’s spread out over two solid albums: A Walk Across the Rooftops and it’s follow up Hats. They had a comeback album of sorts in the mid 90s and again 10 years after that, but…
Romanian producer Petre Inspirescu is the latest contributor to the Fabric series. Released on February 18th, the album is arranged exclusively from his own productions with his newfound love of classical music weaving it’s way into the album’s entirety. Take a listen here: http://www.fabriclondon.com/store/fabric-68.html The album launch party takes place at Fabric on 02 March 2013. Here’s the line-up… SATURDAY 02 MARCH ROOM ONE:Craig Richards, Petre Inspirescu, Francesco Tristano (LIVE), Cristi Cons ROOM…
Yes, at times it can be as cheesy as it sound. But that doesn’t mean it’s not also highly addictive. Femme Fatales is the Cinemax anthology series (originally based on a magazine) that harkens back to old noir and pulp fiction, where knock out gorgeous woman were either the protagonists or led to someone’s downfall; That and a little bit of the old Twilight Zone series with the host introducing…
Bully has made its way from the festival circuit and onto home video formats. This documentary is directed by Lee Hirsch and is an intimate view into the impact that physical and mental bullying has on victims. While there is some level of antagonism that all school-aged children go through, the actions taken by some of the titular individuals here is shocking. Two different families have lost a child…
Core Evolution Protein is a whey protein isolate that cuts out a great deal of the fat and calories that are typically present in protein-containing products. The product uses Sucralose (rather than Aspartame) to provide flavoring, which comes in Milk Chocolate and Vanilla flavors. Each scoop contains 24 grams of protein on 27.7 grams of material, representing a tremendously solid proportion. There are only 101 calories in each scoop,…
The sheer amount of alertness and energy that can be felt when one begins to supplement with Demiurge is substantial. As it does not contain caffeine, Demiurge can be included alongside pre-workouts and thermogenics alike. Jitteriness is not a problem with the focus provided by Demiurge; the added energy supports drive and higher thought instead of decreasing attention span. Demiurge is a great energy-creation product as it does not lead…
The Jazz Singer is a high point of cinema, and Warner Bros has crafted what may just be the definitive version of this Al Jolson title. This 1927 title has been mastered beautifully, with a crispness that few films from the decades following this movie could hope to achieve. The Jazz Singer shines as brightly in 2013 as it originally did 75 years before. The biggest inclusion for this Blu-Ray…
The new expansion for Magic: the Gathering is set to be released on February 1st, and we were given a special sneak peek into the set. The Gatecrash expansion captures the exploits of five guilds – Boros (Red/White), Dimir (Blue/Black), Gruul (Red/Green), Orzhov (Black/White) and Simic (Blue/Green). Each guild has their own keyword. We were able to test out the Dimir Dementia Intro pack, consisting of blue and black cards…
We were able to check out the Chocolate Coconut flavor and are pleased to report that it is absolutely delectable. When an individual eats a protein bar, there is an entire sense that what is being eaten is a step below a comparable candy bar. When I eat a Vega Sport Protein Bar, I feel that I am eating something that would be delectable (and nutritionally unsound). However, the Vega…
The Age of Czeslaw Milosz is an exhaustive documentary on the titular poet, a Nobel Prize-winner that experience tremendous trouble and strife during eir life. After leaving from the yoke of Nazi oppression, Milosz lived in Paris and the United States. Along the way, Milosz wrote perhaps eir magnum opus, The Captive Mind. This documentary paces itself well, providing viewers with ample information about Milosz’s formative years. The bulk…
Lady Antebellum is perhaps the most famous country act currently making music, and this is due not only because of their studio efforts. The band’s live performances blend together the perfect amount of pageantry and ability; Eagle Vision has released a concert DVD that showcases this inimitable style. The concert is filmed with television-quality video cameras and ensures that viewers are able to capture every guitar solo and line…
The sheer amount of energy that is provided through supplementation with Inciner-8 is astounding; there is no jitteriness present here, while the energy presented is very long-lasting. I believe that this is due to the supplement’s formulation, which ties together 100 milligrams of caffeine with 7-Keto (a DHEA formulation) and Capsicum fruit extract. This energy is moderated through the inclusion of GreenSelect Phytosome and 5-HTP. 5-HTP is essential to…
Legendary eleven-time Grammy Award nominee, revered classic progressive rock producer, music engineer, songwriter, performer and icon on the music scene, ALAN PARSONS (http://www.alanparsonsmusic.com), will be embarking on his new world tour — Alan Parsons Live Project, Feb. 14th, 2013, which will include rare concert venues in the U.S. This tour also coincides with the 40th Anniversary of Parsons engineering the acclaimed Pink Floyd album, The Dark Side of the Moon…
Southland: The Complete Second, Third and Fourth Seasons will get viewers caught up with Southland as the fifth season will begin on February 13th. For those that have not had the chance to watch the show up to this point, this DVD set is vital to understanding the motivation of the cast. The major switch-over in the cast occurs in the third and fourth seasons, as one of the focal…
Factor 2 is a vital addition for anyone that is looking to increase their gains and personal records. While it is accepted that an individual has to supplement with a pre-workout, protein, multivitamin and fish oils, there are substantial benefits to be had when it comes to supplementing with a Nitric Oxide-boosting product. Factor 2 contains a number of compounds that will allow for a greater pump than could be…
We received a few brews from Magic Hat and are pleased to report that each effort has a decidedly different bent than the rest of the line. It is this ability to create unique flavor profiles that makes their flagship (and year-around) beer #9 such a stand-up effort. This “Not Quite Pale Ale” contains an alluring opening that leads forth into a full-bodied flavor. While there is a little…