Music and Culture Tested On Animals
Movies: Hancock
Hancock isn't your typical super hero movie. Yes, he can fly. Yes, he has super strength. Yes, he's pretty much impervious to damage. Yes...he's kind of a dick. Will Smith stars as the title character who is a super hero in Los Angeles. Hancock doesn't really care what people think of him. He does save people's lives, but always seems to do so in a way that leaves more than an acceptable amount of collateral damage in his wake. After saving the life of a PR man, Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), things start to change. Embrey takes it upon himself to do the impossible...make Hancock likeable.
DVDs: Vantage Point vs Drillbit Taylor
Not too long ago, theater-goers witnessed an assassination from multiple points of view in Vantage Point. This week, the thriller hits DVD. If you were expecting a release packed with special features, you'll be slightly disappointed. The two-disc edition isn't as packed as the price tag might have you believe. For your cash you'll get a digital copy of the film, a deleted scene (that's right, a single deleted scene), interviews with the cast and crew, a commentary with the director, and an interview with first-time screenwriter Barry Levy. The big question...is the movie worth your money?Another release competing for your money this week is Drillbit Taylor. The Seth Rogen-penned comedy flick is about a bodyguard (Owen Wilson) who is hired by some kids to keep bullies away from them. The two-disc unrated edition is chock-full of extras. Included are a commentary, an interview with writers Seth Rogen and Kristofor Brown, additional scenes, gag reel, and over 15 different featurettes that hope to keep you laughing after you've finished the movie.
The Edge: Vantage Point. The DVD doesn't have as many extras, but the movie is much better.
Games: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Multiple)
Only one game release this week is even worth mention, and even then it's probably not worth purchasing unless you're a die-hard Aerosmith fan. If that applies to you, please email me so I can punch you. Seeking to squeeze every milk every last cent out of the cash-cow that is Guitar Hero, Activision is releasing an unholy beast upon the world with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. The game features over 40 new songs (only 8 or so of which are actually worth playing) and stars the members of that somehow-not-dead-yet rock band. If you feel like dropping $60 for the game or $90 for the game and an Aerosmith-themed guitar then by all means, grab this one. Those of us who like good music in our rhythm games will be passing on this one.
Sep 5, 2008
The Week That Was
David Duchovny is addicted to booty, Britney Spears may or may not eat a live buffalo on stage at the VMA's, and P Diddy continues to piss everyone right off.
Sep 4, 2008
The Never Ending Political Shit-show
Sarah Palin makes her debut, but what does she do for McCain's ticket?
Aug 28, 2008
The Week That Was
Miley Cyrus is having a Super Sweet 16th Birfday, Charlie Sheen has to wait nine months before he can punch his new wife in the stomach, and life is good for My Bloody Valentine fans
Aug 25, 2008
Ups and Downs
Canadian sex is way up, while the Hell-spawn cat of Satan is not far enough down.
Aug 22, 2008
The Week That Was
Ellen DeGeneres got hitched, Neil Young has decent taste in music and Harry Potter just took a crap on our fall expectations.
Aug 19, 2008
Disappearing Funds
Nicholas Cage needs to back the shitty movie train up.
Aug 15, 2008
The Week That Was
Girl Talk plans Apocalypse, the Choke soundtrack and some sad deaths.
Aug 13, 2008
Disappearing Funds
They say that money is the root of all evils, but ask anyone working for tips at Hooters and they will tell you it's a lie. Speaking of money, here's some stuff you should buy this week.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_in_Guitar_Hero:_Aerosmith