Two things become pretty clear within the first few minutes of the oft-talked about IFC sketch show Portlandia: Fred Armisen, the sometime musician and current cast member of Saturday Night Live, is far more funny than his network gig on SNL allows him to be and Carrie Brownstein, his partner on Portlandia better known as the singer/guitarist for Sleater-Kinney and Wild Flag, is probably even funnier than Armisen. On paper,…
The video quality of Shark Night is absolutely stellar, with Fox pushing the Blu-Ray format to its limits. The tension present in the movie is further bolstered by this crispness. A similar tightness and quality is present in the audio track for this release, which picks up every noise, scream, and other utterance. Shark Night, for those that hsave not watched the film, is a Corman-esque film that takes on…
There are a number of issues with the sleep aids that are available in drug stores. First off, they are price prohibitive. Secondly, they may provide sleep but at a major cost – I personally always feel like a bear the next day after taking them. However, AI Sports Nutrition has released a sleep aid that will ensure restful and fulfilling sleep without the drawbacks that I just described. 3Z…
Twix is one of my favorite candy bars. The makers of Oh Yeah! Nutrition believe the same thing, and have released a whole set of protein bars that blend crispy with creamy flavors. There are six distinct efforts – Chocolate Mint, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Vanilla Crème and Vanilla Peanut Butter Crème. The thing that will strike an individual that picks up one of these Protein…
Good Morning Vietnam was one of those films that were shown in a severly edited format on Comedy Central throughout my childhood. The film has received a number of releases (VHS, DVD, and now Blu-Ray), but I believe that Touchstone has done a tremendous job in establishing this releases’ value, even for those that already have a prior version of the film. This Robin Williams-led film surrounds Adrian Cronauer and…
Ultra Peptide 2.0 is a protein that is at the cutting edge of fitness technology. It blends a majority of micellar casein to whey isolate proteins, which has the added effect of containing EFAs (essential fatty acids). Individuals that would be concerned about the calories and fat in their proteins should not have to worry about Ultra Peptide 2.0 – 173 calories are all one needs to take in to…
Over the course of the last fifteen years, Creatine has been one of the best ways that individuals can gain muscle mass. The different formulations of that compound have attempted to remove some of the problems inherent in its original formulations, leading to a current period in which Athletic Edge can create their Creatine RT. Russian Tarragon bolsters the absorption of creatine, pushing the amount of absorption well above other…
Catman Cohen has taken his fair share of journeys over the course of his career. Confessions of a Shadow is his latest album, and each of the album’s 15 tracks add considerably to the performer’s mythos. While Cohen’s name is listed as the name on the disc, the sheer amount of individuals working to make this a reality is astounding. The bookending “The Final Confessions” tracks further establish the epic…
Amino Acids are perhaps one of the most important supplements that one that works out can take. This is because they are the building blocks of muscle, and proper supplementation with them ensures that lean muscle will not be catabolized after a long workout. Healthy ‘N Fit Nutritionals is a company that has had their finger on the pulse of the workout public for years now, and this is due…
In the last few months, we have gradually come to accept that supplementing with BCAAs is essential during both intra and post-workout phases. The amount of soreness and muscle catabolization that can be avoided by supplementing with BCAAs is astounding, and anyone that is looking to push their workout to the next level would do well to purchase one. Understanding the versatility that is present in a product like MRM’s…
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After running a magazine for a few years, the release schedule of the major film / television releasing companies becomes known. It seems as if they all ramp up for the end of the year, and then slack off considerably during January. Funimation is the only company that I have ever seen that has put a strong foot forward during this inaugural month, and this second volume of Sekirei should…
A couple of things are made perfectly clear in Ace Frehley’s memoir No Regret and neither have exactly been a secret up to this point. First, fellow Kiss member Gene Simmons is a complete asshole who cares about money and little else. No shock there to anyone who has ever heard him utter a word outside of his songs or read any of his interviews. Second, fellow Kiss member and…
One of the most annoying things about pre-workouts is having to get a dosing of powder into a cup or shaker, getting it everyone. One can never be truly sure that they have given themselves the right dose. ANSI has provided answers to all of these concerns with their Xtreme Shock. The proprietary blend employed by ANSI (Glycerol, Endosine, Endurlac, Octopalean, Caffeine, L-Tyrosine, Taurine, and Synergin) represents the best in…
There are a number of different releases that we receive on a daily basis, but there are few that we have viewed that look to change what it means to see an actor. Jackie Chan, at least on this side of the world, has been seen to be little more than an action hero. 1911 Revolution is the first film that we have seen in which ey attempts to provide…
Individually, they’re three of Australia’s most innovative songwriters. Sally Seltmann specialises in narcotic, dreamy, sweeping pop, aided by layers of cotton-soft vocals, pianos and synths. Holly Throsby is known for summoning melodies that sound beautifully crumpled, worn and decades-old, and matching them with hushed, cutting lyrics that read like a Carver short story. Sarah Blasko writes haunting songs that veer from intimate ballads to orchestral showstoppers, and sings with what’s…
Nineties alt rock heroes Smashing Pumpkins managed to come apparently out of nowhere, toss out two amazing records, create one of the biggest assholes in rock (and that is not a small feat), turn in a couple of weaker, though successful follow up records and implode (though still limp along creating lesser albums with fewer and fewer original members) all in the span of a decade. EMI has just released…
After a respite from the grueling world of celebrity culture, platinum-selling artist Aaron Carter is back with a vengeance – returning to the public eye as a lead in the world’s longest running musical The Fantasticks. Previously seen on Broadway in Seussical and as a 2009 contestant on “Dancing With the Stars,” Carter steps back into the role of Matt, the central character who has his love tested when he…
While not necessarily a horror movie, given the similarity between the financial thriller that is Margin Call and the real life Wall Street melt down in 2008 that remains smoldering today, a ghost story would likely be less scary. Centered on a fictional investment firm in the early stages of the real financial collapse, Margin Call shows the unraveling of the company discovered by a recently-fired risk analyst and his…
Funny that you have to go to Brooklyn to find one of the best Americana bands playing today. The New York band The Habit, with several singers brings to mind everyone from Gram Parsons and The Jayhawks to Whiskeytown and The Cowboy Junkies, on their fantastic debut Lincoln Has Won. Excelling at dirty rock (“Ballad Of,” “Don’t Grow Old Young Man”), beautiful indie rock (“Not Brooklyn”) and dusty Americana (“Blood…