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| Written by Anthony Saia | ||||||
| Thursday, 04 March 2010 | ||||||
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Music: Gorillaz Plastic Beach It has been five years since Gorillaz released their album Demon Days. Now, after such a long hiatus, this animated musical group is back to show listeners who they really are and that they aren’t just another gimmick. Broken Bells Broken Bells Broken Bells is: The Shins’ James Mercer & Danger Mouse. Including “The High Road” and “The Ghost Inside,” Broken Bells features Mercer on vocals, guitars and bass while Brian Burton, a.k.a Danger Mouse, plays organ, drums, piano, synths and bass. The pair played all the instruments on the album with the exception of a full string section arranged by Daniele Luppi. Broken Bells was recorded at Mondo Studio in Los Angeles and produced by Danger Mouse. Jimi Hendrix Valleys of Neptune This brand new, completely unreleased studio album features 12 previously unreleased studio recordings totaling more than 60 minutes of unheard Jimi Hendrix. Ten of these recordings were made between February and May 1969 as The Jimi Hendrix Experience set out to create the sequel to their groundbreaking 1968 double-album Electric Ladyland. The album features “Valleys of Neptune,” one of Hendrix’s most sought, commercially unavailable recordings. Movies: “Up in the Air” George Clooney stars as a character who is essentially Edward Norton’s character in the movie “Fight Club,” except for the fact that he is not crazy. He is about the single-serving lifestyle and not about to get himself attached. Obviously Hollywood will spin this so that he falls in love, and of course he does. He meets a woman that is exactly like him. The rest is pretty predictable. “Boondock Saints II: All Saint’s Day” You will either love this sequel, or absolutely love it. The film starts out a little bit slow and some may immediately feel the making of the film was a mistake. After some plot development, murder starts to happen as well as some jokes that made the first film so popular. It is worth the rent, especially for the gratuitous violence. “Old Dogs” John Travolta and Robin Williams star in “Old Dogs,” the hilarious family comedy that will have you howling. Two best friends have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of 7-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The clueless bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the children, leading to one debacle after another, with a gorilla and some pecking penguins — and perhaps to a newfound understanding of what’s really important in life. Check it out if you are looking for a feel-good film. Books: “Burning Bright: Stories” by Ron Rash Published by Ecco The latest from Rash is a collection of stories that are worth your time and attention. From a story about a farmer living in the Great Depression to present day stories about small towns that are riddled with meth addiction, this collection of short stories will be interesting to say the least. “Cheever: A Life” by Blake Bailey Published by Vintage A historical novel following the trends of books about the Depression as of late, “Cheever” tells a story that piques the interest of most as it follows Cheever, a closeted bisexual who allows himself to simmer in self-loathing. With an interesting look at Cheever’s life, this literary work is a great read and won’t disappoint if the daunting number of pages does not scare you. Video Games: “Final Fantasy XIII” Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 This game has been highly anticipated by those who are true to the “Final Fantasy” series. It will be interesting to see how the game was put together and how the battle system will function. For those of you who are shocked that Square Enix, the game’s developer, released this title on Xbox 360, have no fear — the game will still hopefully be completely awesome. “Yakuza 3” Playstation 3 Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 platform, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the pulsating and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest survive. Following the events of the previous game, Kazuma and Haruka (his adopted daughter) have left Kamurochoto to seek a new life in Okinawa, where they manage an orphanage for children. Their peaceful life is soon interrupted when a series of events unfold that pull Kazuma back into the shadowy past he thought he had left behind.  Add as favorites (30) | Views: 400
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