T.J. English has written, quite possibly, the most compelling historical fictional of the year. The only catch is that it all really happened. With the story telling-style that could rival any bestseller fiction author currently battling it out on the sales charts right now, English uses a reporter’s eye to pull in the most fantastical and interesting details of a racially-charged New York city in the 60’s and 70’s in…
While You Can (Not) Advance is a middle film in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, the story is pretty well contained here. While it would be much easier for viewers just to catch up with the previous film, You Can (Not) Advance fills in fans and gets things started all within the first ten minutes of the film. Mari Illustrious Makinami, the new Evangelion pilot, immediately dispatches the Third Angel…
Few titles that are brought out on the wave of a children’s movie or television show – are very good. There are a few exceptions – the Beavis & Butthead title from a number of years back – but a great many of them are sub-par, created just to cash in. The title itself goes through a number of different sub-games, many of which will provide a nice challenge for…
Though technically not a documentary, No One Knows About Persian Cats might as well be. Using a cast of real Iranian underground musicians and filmed on the sly across the country, the director and actors clearly draw from their own experiences on how to get fake permits and passports to tour out of the country and how to hold shows/parties and rehearsals without getting arrested. The film, which won the…
Teen Wolf is one of those modern day classics that I continually find myself coming back to watch whenever I find it on a channel. It is also one of the few traditional horror type (mummy, wolfman, vampire) of films that I can actually watch through. However, I may not have to do that anymore with the release of Teen Wolf on Blu-Ray this month. This Blu-Ray release is value…
There are a few professional wrestlers that do well in films. Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper are two of the earlier generations of wrestlers-turned-actors, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Big Show, and Ted DiBiase Jr. are some of the current generation lacing up their acting boots. Knockout is a title that comes out at the end of April on Phase 4 Films, and may be the…
Jane Jensen is the creative mind behind the Gabriel Knight series of games and has even dipped eir hand into authoring, crafting masterful works like Dante’s Equation and Judgement Day. Gray Matter is eir new title, and builds on many of the strongest bits and pieces that have previously been present in eir titles. To make sure that the experience is full and exciting, Jensen has added a number of…
Rio will be one of the biggest animated features of 2011, and this is not only because the film is from the creators of Ice Age. Rather, Interscope has created a heck of a soundtrack for the film that ties together veteran musicians with up and coming performers. What results is a soundtrack that matches the action in the film along with creating a bold statement on its own. This…
A romance placed alongside a murder mystery is an interesting concept; I would have to say that I cannot fathom a film that claims to service both genres in the way that All Good Things does. The film itself is directed by Andrew Jarecki (Catfish, Capturing the Friedmans), and employs a number of heavy-hitting actors (Ryan Gosling, Kirstin Dunst) to tell the story of murder and love present in a…
Despite the sexually-charged atmosphere that is present during a great deal of the film, Consinsual discusses some pretty heady philosophy in its hour and a half runtime. The film starts with Terrance Moore (Siaka Massaquoi, Hero Man), a chef that wishes the best for eir wife (Keena Ferguson, The Last Laugh), attempting to please eir other half in any way possible. Unsure where the hard and soft limits in their…
For a great many, marriage is one of the most difficult things to succeed in. Whether it is making sure things stay interesting or that you provide the right amount of love to your better half, marriage is hard to perfect. Every Day is a film about these problems, and contains some interesting and unique characters. Ned (Live Schreiber) has a job writing for a television drama, all while hating…
When first receiving Species Nutrition Isolyze Whey Protein, I had never tried a whey isolate. Basically this is the stuff for serious nutritionally conscious persons; it has the highest concentration of protein available for the lowest amount of carbs and calories.
Most times in our Health and Fitness section, we ensure that we have went through the entire amount of whatever product we get – whether it is a pre-workout supplement, protein, or the like. However, we are so impressed by the Sweet Sweat Stick that we simply had to review it about a week after receiving it. The product is similar to a roll-on deodorant, and a quick test of…
“Sweet” is a track that comes forth with a number of distinct and unique styles. With a funky backdrop and a Mick Jagger-esque (think “Emotional Rescue”) approach taken by the vocals, listeners will immediately be enthralled by the band’s output. The electronic-infused arrangements that are present during “Sweet” will hearken back to the New Romantic movement of the early and mid-eighties, while there is a little bit of a harder,…
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart lit up a terribly dark first half of 2009 with their self-titled debut album, and were able to keep interest in the band high with their EP Higher Than the Stars. About 18 months later, and the band has just released what I feel to be their magnum opus, Belong. “Belong” acts as a microcosm of the different styles and feelings that are…
Through the last twelve years, Darren Aronofsky has continually made films that deviate from what is typically sponsored and promoted in Hollywood. 1998’s Pi was simultaneously one of the most tense and introspective films ever made, while 2000’s Requiem For A Dream showcased the potential for addiction in all of humanity. Black Swan, eir 2010 film, represents Aronofsky’s best-grossing movie. Natalie Portman (Nina) and Mila Kunis (Lily) struggle for two…
Shows featuring an attractive male-heavy band have always done well on television. Whether it was The Monkees, The Jonas Brothers, or Big Time Rush, a tween audience will eagerly devour anything that is put out. Big Time Rush – the band, their music, or the show – seems to be miles ahead of many similar-sounding acts in that they skillfully blend rock, punk, rap, and even a little hard rock…
Around a Small Mountain, the newest effort from Jacques Rivette (La Belle Noiseuse, Oeline and Julie Go Boating), is one of those films that benefit from repeat viewings. The film starts with Vittorio (Sergio Castellito) assisting motorist Kate (Jane Birkin) with Kate’s broken-down trunk. From there, the two gradually get to know each other – Kate is a circus performer that will be leaving the city soon. Vittorio has to…
Very few titles can do the action-RPG blend correctly. I feel that Devil May Cry is one of those titles, but that practically every year the gaming public is forced into picking up or otherwise noticing a great many of these stinkers. Knights Contract is an interesting new addition to the roll of these games, and I feel that Namco Bandai may be on to something amazing with this title.…
Helena From The Wedding is an interesting film, not only because of the crew that it employs but also because of director Joseph Infantolino’s pedigree (Run Fatboy Run). The title is also enthralling because of the way in which Infantolino captures the married experience. Helena From The Wedding does not glamorize or otherwise modify the married experience – what viewers will see from the different couples is realistically what could…