Posts Tagged ‘Film’
Film Dealing with Ramona’s Evil Exes in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
August 20, 2010 - 1:33 pm
Before we begin, in the unlikely chance a pre-Gen X/Baby Boomer is reading this, a bit of advice: This movie, and truncated review, is not for you. The references in both the movie and text might be a bit too low-brow and beneath your scope. But hey, there’s always The Expendables!
That being said, now back to your regular programming.
Ever wished for a film that was part Japanese manga and part 8-bit Nintendo video game? Neither did we. That’s like cooking an omelet with Pocky Sticks and Pokemon. Each is great in their own right, but blended together? Not so much.
Luckily, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz), is able to blend both pop arts seamlessly, infusing a healthy dose of comedy and rock and roll, while delving headfirst into one of life’s biggest taboos.
When it comes to dating, successfully, things naturally start to turn a bit serious and a few things happen with this transition. Bases are rounded, respective friends are met, and conversations turn towards the past, at which the inevitable talk will happen. No, not the one involving the birds and the bees. That comes from your parents or the strange, grope-y uncle who reeks of cheap bourbon.
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Loading ...Film Holy Rollers “Delivers the Goods”
July 14, 2010 - 4:38 pm
Holy Rollers is the tale of a young Hasidic Brooklyn Jew who gets lured into middle of a drug trafficking circle. Based on a true story, this well executed drama focuses on Sam Gold the lead played by Jesse Eisenber, and his moral struggle as his involvement escalates. The cast includes Justin Bartha, Q-tip, Ari Graynor, Jason Fuchs, and Danny Abeckaser as the head of operations for the “medicine business” which moved over 1 million ecstasy tabs into the USA in 1998. This indie drama keeps you on the hook from start to finish and quite frankly “delivers the goods.” Check out the trailer after the break.
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Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: Kritsin Wiig, Rusko, A-Trak, Alice In Chains, Deftones, Mastadon, Jay-Z, Betty White, Aphex Twin, Interpol, Courtney Love, Gavin Rossdale, Kid Cudi, Freddie Kruger
April 29, 2010 - 4:29 pm
Today’s bloggin’ best…
- Hear SNL’s Kristin Wiig joins Lightspeed Champion on MacGruber soundtrack. Prefix
- O.M.G! You can stream Rusko’s new album, O.M.G. Fader
- Check out the first track from A-Trak’s Dirty South Dance 2. Ruby Hornet
- Alice In Chains, Deftones and Mastadon bring the heavy together on tour. SPIN
- Darude, Josh Wink and Wolfgang Gartner are added to DJ Hero. HipHopDX
- Betty White remembers when they invented sliced bread. Thinks Jay-Z is just as good. SOHH
- Europe might be bankrupt, but at least Aphex Twin is touring there. Resident Advisor
- Interpol has a new song, and less facial hair. The Tripwire
- Courtney Love claims an affair with Gwen Steffani’s husband. We kinda don’t believe her. Huffington Post
- Kid Cudi likes Freddie Kruger on shrooms. Kid Cudi Blog
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Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: DJ AM, Iron Man 2, N.E.R.D., Malcolm McLaren, Lil Wayne, Optimo, Noel Gallagher, Mr. Oizo, Coachella Babes
April 22, 2010 - 7:29 pm
Today’s bloggin best…
- DJ AM gives Tony Stark a “phat beat” in Iron Man 2 cameo. LAT
- Hear a snippet of N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado. 2DopeBoyz
- Malcolm McLaren’s punk rock funeral was “mayhem.” D-Listed
- Watch a 45 minute documentary on haunted troubadour Nick Drake. DeadWhiteHorse
- Producer is suing Lil Wayne over his share of the rapper’s “Lollipop.” SOHH
- Commercial for Fela Kuti Broadway show hits New York stations. Wooha
- Fan generated Best of Optimo is the best playlist ever. Optimo
- Noel Gallagher assailant gets house arrest, so you can send him thank you gifts. Prefix
- Preview for Mr. Oizo’s upcoming film, Rubber. Format Mag
- Hot chicks at Coachella. LA Weekly / GQ / LAT / Esquire
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Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: Big Boi, Plastikman, Daft Punk, The xx, Sophia Coppola, Steve Jobs, Guru, Jay Electronica
April 20, 2010 - 5:30 pm
Today’s bloggin best…
- Outkast’s Big Boi finally sets a release date for Sir Lucious Left Foot. NME
- Finally some real Daft Punk movie music. Prefix
- The xx remixes Yacht. DFA Records
- Sophia Coppola baby daddy to score her new film (it’s Thomas from Phoenix). Pitchfork
- Steve Jobs really hates pr0n. Sends perverts to Google. Wired
-Legendary MC Guru passes away. MTV
- B.O.B. hangs with Jay Electronica. 2DopeBoyz
- Behind-the-Scenes with Plastikman at Coachella. URB
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Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: New Music from Led Zepplin, Blur and Dimebag Darrell, Comic-Con, Beatie Boys, Arcae Fire x Spike Jonez, Green Hornet, Black Flag, Pharrell x Porshe x KAWS
April 9, 2010 - 6:40 pm
Today’s bloggin best…
- Ultra rare 1968 Zepplin live recordings surface and they rawk. NME
- Ultra rare Dimebag Darrell track surfaces. Blabbermouth
- Is Comic-Con moving to Los Angeles? LAist
- Blur to release new single on our new favorite holiday, Record Store Day. Stereogum
- Hedi Slimane x Rolls-Royce photography is sexy. Hypebeast
- Beastie Boy Adam Yauch buys rights to Holocaust documentary. Gigwise
- Arcade Fire is collaborating with Spike Jonez. LA Weekly
- Over it!: The Green Hornet might be going 3D. The Playlist
- Black Flag bassist Chuck Dukowski is selling his records. True Slant
- Alex Chilton might have been saved but didn’t have health insurance. Village Voice
- Pharrell’s Porshe Spyder by KAWS is super amazing. BBC
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Loading ...Uncategorized Daily Dots: Platikman, Russell Brand, Oliver Stone, Gang of Four, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Jay Electronica, Lollapalooza, Mayer Hawthorne
April 6, 2010 - 5:20 pm
Today’s blogging best…
- Plastikman exclusive Coachella mix by JPLS. URB
- Oliver Stone working on Russell Brand documentary. The Playlist
- Gang of Four giving away Sony Walkmen and their own blood. NME
- Thom York performs brand new song live in NYC. At Ease
- Dr. Dre / Jay-Z collab “Under Pressure” comes out on Friday. No pressure. Nah Right
- Jay Electrohannukah. X Is The Weapon
- Lollapalooza quits f**king around and announces line-up. Chicago Tribune
- Mayer Hawthorne covers “I Left My Heart In San Francisco. Format Mag
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Loading ...Film Music North American Scum: “Speaking In Code” Longs For A Continental Techno Life
April 5, 2010 - 12:21 pm
Even before Eminem tossed out the ultimate diss, techno was a dirty word in the United States. And as anyone who has ever championed the music on these shores will tell you, Europe, with it’s thriving electronic music culture, is seen as the mecca for those whose taste lean towards the auster sounds while living in a decidedly unfriendly market. Speaking In Code wisely ignores the “why” usually asked when addressing techno’s lack of popularity in America. But it does confront the very real clash of passion and finance faced by American fans who need to go to sometimes absurd lengths to get their fix. Read Full Story
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Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: TRON Remixed, Erykah Badu, Pharrell, Flat Eric, Biggie Smalls, The xx, LCD Soundsystem, Burial, Crystal Castles
March 30, 2010 - 5:04 pm
Today’s bloggin best…
- TRON trailers get remixed. Boing Boing
- Police could arrest Erykah Badu for nude video shoot. That certainly doesn’t prove a point. Hip Hop Wired
- Biggie Smalls times The xx equals The Notorious xx. Prefix
- Some people may have heard new Burial music late one night, maybe. LA Times
- LCD Soundsystem album gets a name and a face. Consequence of Sound
- Did Flat Eric just eat LSD with Pharrell? Asian Man Dan
- Crystal Castles release a 90-second song for Record Store Day. Pitchfork
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Loading ...Music DVD: ‘The Heart Is A Drum Machine’ Asks The BIG Questions About Music
March 29, 2010 - 10:17 am
“What is music?” is a question that seems to be on the mind (or meme) of a lot of people lately. Last year’s best selling book This Is You Brain On Music took a scientific shot at explaining the phenomenon of rhythm, tone and timbre while indie documentary The Heart Is A Drum Machine takes a far more anecdotal approach to the question. In fact, anecdotal is what defines this film (released on DVD last week), which culls together 70-plus minutes of interview footage with an eclectic assortment of music practitioners and enthusiasts that range from Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist John Frusciante and actress-turned-rocker Julliette Lewis to comedy team Tim and Eric and scientist Ann Druyan.
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