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(Strip Number 4665, Original Publication Date, 27 August 1986)
Panel 1: When Mike asks Lizzie what she's doing looking at herself in the mirror, she says that she's looking for mistakes.
Panel 2: She goes on to explain that Chris said that when the angels get too busy making people, they sometimes make mistakes.
Panel 3: She makes the mistake of asking a biased jerk who thinks that it's because she's a girl that they can't get along because he doesn't want to admit that he just hates sharing if the angels made any mistakes on her. Michael says that they did.
Panel 4: When he says that the mistake is that he's not the brother he asked for, Lizzie glares at him.
Summary: As I keep saying, Mike doesn't and can't see that the mistake is him. After John and Elly pass away and he can't be a kid any more, it might finally dawn on him that he'd have resented a kid brother too because he's a jealous twit but for the foreseeable future, he's gonna say shit like this.
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Lara is part of the Laramie clan, a family of Pokémon ranchers that helps run a Pokémon reserve near the Kanto regions Safari Zone. Brock noted that he had heard of the Laramie clan as amongst Breeders their Pokémon are reputed for being stronger than others. Lara Laramie
met Ash Ketchum
and his friends when she stopped them from attempting to capture Pokémon on the reserve and explained to them that the reserve is an area were Pokémon are raise freely and aren't to be captured. At that time Lara Laramie's Ponyta
would help her get around the reserve and the two of them had been training for an upcoming Pokémon race.
is a very popular girl in her village and was the front runner to win the Pokémon race. She explained that if a contestant and their Pokémon won the race, the Laramie clan would recognize them as a honorary Pokémon and a honorary Trainer. Lara Laramie
invited Ash Ketchum
to participate in the race which they did but Ash Ketchum
ended up taking Lara Laramie
's place after her arm was injured by Team Rocket and Dario
. Lara Laramie
asked Ash Ketchum
to race with her Ponyta because if he won with it, it would be the highest honor for her as a Trainer as it would show that her Pokémon could do well in the race with a different Trainer and that her training skills were sound. Lara Laramie
recognized how hard Ash Ketchum
worked to calm Ponyta down for her after it was spooked and Ash Ketchum
was able to gain Lara Laramie's Ponyta
's trust enough to be able to ride it without getting burned.
cheered in the grandstands during the race as her arm was in a sling. When Ash Ketchum
ended up winning the race she was very grateful and told him that he was the kind of Trainer she had anticipated and that she believed that he'd become a Pokémon Master.
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Swiss Pop Art
When we think of pop art, we think of the vanguard American pop artists: Andy Warhol and his iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans, the Ben-Day dotted comic strip style of Roy Lichtenstein, and the collages of appropriated materials Robert Rauschenberg called his “combines.” Less well known—but well worth discovering—are the Swiss artists who contributed to this international movement of pivotal importance, taking up the trends coming out of the United States and Britain and developing a distinctly Swiss school of pop art.
The first comprehensive overview of pop art in Switzerland, published in conjunction with a major exhibition at Aargauer Kunsthaus, Swiss Pop Art takes readers through the Swiss pop art scene in the 1960s and early 1970s. Inspired by American pop art’s provocative images and inventive motifs, artists like Susi and Ueli Berger, Fernando Bordoni, Carl Bucher, Emilienne Farny, Bendicht Fivian, Franz Gertsch, Margrit Jüggli, Urs Lüthi, Markus Müller, Markus Raetz, and Peter Stämpfli created works that sometimes borrowed strongly from their inspirations, yet also clearly bore the stamp of a new Swiss movement within pop art. In addition to the striking visual art of the period, editor Madeleine Schuppli and her fellow contributors demonstrate links to Swiss design, photography, film, music, and fashion. The book also includes an illustrated timeline that places pop art in the broader art historical context of a period that was as politically, socially, and artistically exceptional in Switzerland as in many other parts of the world. Vividly illustrated, Swiss Pop Art is a must-have for fans of pop art, as well as the many artists and movements it influenced on its way to becoming a defining art movement of its time and beyond.
Dimensions: 200 × 290 mm
Language: English, German, French
Publisher: Scheidegger & Spiess
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Kevin Smith Says 'Justice League' Had Moments That Made His Heart Soar
Justice League is out in theatres and even though the DC Extended Universe film didn't have the [...]
Justice League is out in theatres and even though the DC Extended Universe film didn't have the best opening weekend or critical reviews, Kevin Smith enjoyed the movie so much he saw it twice.
In his Hollywood Babble-On podcast with Ralph Garman, Smith revealed that he had gone to see the superhero team up film twice and that not only did he enjoy it, there were moments in the film that he said made his heart soar.
"I saw Justice League twice already," Smith said. "I liked it. I liked it. There's stuff in it that I really dug, stuff that I was happy, I mean it's weird this is like, I'm not going to review the movie and stuff, but these are moments that f*** made my heart soar."
While Smith referred to some of the movie's musical moments, including a point where Danny Elfman's score paid homage to another of Elfman's cinematic scores by playing his 1989 Batman score during a shot of Ben Affleck as Batman, what really won Smith over was seeing certain elements from comic books come to life on the big screen, specifically in the past battle scenes within the film.
"So, they're telling the story of the last time that Steppenwolf invaded the Earth with parademons and like the Atlanteans and the Amazonians and the armies of men had to bond together to stop Steppenwolf and fight the powers of Apokolips," Smith explained. "As the story's being told, Diana, Wonder Woman is telling the story to Bruce Wayne, so as she's telling this story. She said even aliens from other planets came to fight.
"And so, they showed an alien you've never seen before, but he had a green energy and a Lantern ring. So, the idea was like f*** lanterns even back in the first age like were defenders of the galaxy and they came to earth to help. So, there is this one moment in this battle, this throwaway moment, where a f*** lantern is killed and he f*** hits the ground and all of a sudden, the ring shoots off his finger and takes off into space. Oh my god sh** like that, seeing that on the big screen after reading that in comics for so long and watching Ryan Reynolds do it once was really wonderful. So, there's moments like that that really did it for me."
Smith's praise of the film for those special moments puts him in the same camp as a lot of fans who rated Justice League on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the film having a disappointing 40 percent rating on the review aggregate's Tomatometer, it's fared well with its audience score. The film has an 85 percent enjoyment rating with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 -- on par with the critically-acclaimed Thor: Ragnarok.
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Most of the movies I used to watch as a kid have actually held up well over time (maybe I just had boss taste as a child, but my favorite movies were Pee Wee's Big Adventure and The Muppet Movie, and both remain amazing). One I remember loving when I was little that I didn't think would stand the test of time was Follow That Bird. Sure, Big Bird sprang from the golden brain of Jim Henson just like the Muppets, but I figured it'd be too saccharine.
Well, I was an idiot, because Follow That Bird is still good. It has a guest-star list any grownup with a soft spot for 1970s comedy legends would love: Chevy Chase, Sandra Bernhard, and John Candy all make appearances. If you want a zany caper to show a child, this is a very good zany caper to show a child. It also taught me what "wild goose chase" meant.
And no matter how old you are, if you don't shed a tear at lonely Big Bird you are a demon with a trashcan soul:
The one thing I will say against Follow That Bird is that it just isn't as good as The Muppet Movie. But The Muppet Movie is setting the bar pretty high. In case you didn't get a little choked up at Big Bird's plight, here's a chance to redeem yourself:
You can buy Follow That Bird on iTunes.
Welcome to Movie Night, where Gizmodo staffers tell you what you should be streaming tonight.
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Michelle Obama nails 'Single Ladies' in Carpool Karaoke
Just when we thought we couldn't love Michelle Obama any more, we heard she'd be performing a duet with The Late Late Show's James Corden in his famous skit 'Carpool Karaoke'.
In the latest instalment of the segment, the First Lady is picked up outside the White House and tackles Beyoncé's hit 'Single Ladies' and chats about how in 8 years she's barely ever sat in the front of a car and been able to listen to the radio. However, probably the biggest surprise was when hip-hop superstar Missy Elliott jumps in the back seat of the car and sings along to her hit 'Get Your Freak On'.
Check out the full video below:
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While movie theaters are opening back up after being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, two recent action movies released during the spring season seem to harken back to a time long before the pandemic.
Taylor Sheridan is credited as a co-writer on both Those Who Wish Me Dead and Without Remorse. And if neither was based on a published novel, I would presume they were screenplays he wrote years ago trying to break into the industry.
Sheridan was an actor with recurring roles on Veronica Mars and Sons of Anarchy. Then in 2015, Sicaro was released and got good reviews and a few Oscar nominations. The next year, Hell or High Water was nominated for Best Picture, among others including a Best Original Screenplay.
So, it was no wonder that Hollywood executives would come after one of the latest hottest writers. Normally, writers have a script or two they tried to shop around to no avail and now that they’re hot, these scripts are fast-tracked. And everyone sees why the script probably wasn’t produced in the first place.
James Gunn’s The Belko Experiment or John Patrick Shanley’s The January Man are two prime examples of scripts that should’ve stayed buried in a desk drawer on a flash drive or hard drive.
Without Remorse is based on a Tom Clancy novel originally published in 1993 and has been in development hell since then, where it should’ve stayed. While some movies do spend decades being bounced around from actors to directors to script writers to production companies, this is one that maybe should’ve been sent to another producer or director.
Michael B. Jordan plays John Kelly, a Navy SEAL whose pregnant wife is killed by Russian terrorists following a mission his team was on. Other SEALs have been killed too. Kelly is injured but soon learns the U.S. Government considers all that’s happened collateral damage.
And Kelly goes on a quest for revenge in a scene so outrageous, it almost seems like parody. He t-bones a sedan with a Russian official with a tow truck at the Dulles International Airport, pours gasoline on it, lights it on fire, then gets in the back seat, to torture the official as the sedan doesn’t explode.
After this, he is arrested and asked to join another team to go to Europe to track down another Russian terrorist. Or something like that. There’s a lot of things that don’t make sense. Since there were so many writers, maybe they spliced things together into the shooting script.
This is the time of movie with a lot of violence where you think the one guy who is the bad guy is actually a nice guy and the other guy who seems extraneous is actually the villain.
Worse, this movie is setting up another movie. If you know anything about the late Clancy, you know he made bank with the Rainbow Six title. And Kelly is actually John Clark formerly played by Willem Dafoe and Liev Schrieber in better movies, Clear and Present Danger and The Sum of All Fears, respectively.
Without Remorse is streaming on Amazon Prime even though Paramount who distributed those other two Clancy movies helped produced it. I think Paramount is hoping so much attention will be placed on the suggested Rainbow Six movie, audiences will forgive this first chapter.
Sheridan’s other writing credit, Those Who Wish Me Dead, is based on a novel written by Michael Koryta in 2014 but it could’ve been easily released in 1994 or 2004 as its tone is stuck in a different era.
Angelina Jolie who proved herself as an action star in those Tomb Raider movies 20 years ago plays a smokejumper who is suffering from trauma following a wildfire incident in which neither she or any of her crew were able to save three boys.
She is stationed at a fire watch tower in Montana incidentally in the same region of the Yellowstone National Park. Sheridan has a successful TV series he created titled Yellowstone. However, this movie was filmed in New Mexico.
A forensic accountant in Florida takes his son, Connor (Finn Little), from Florida all the way to Montana where his brother-in-law is a sheriff deputy played by Jon Bernthal. They’re on the run from hired assassins following a home explosion in Fort Lauderdale. The assassins have been sent by mob boss, Tyler Perry, which might be one of the biggest surprises of this movie.
If you’ve seen any movie like this, you know the accountant dad doesn’t make it but Connor gets away and finds Jolie’s character, Hannah, as this is her shot at redemption on saving Connor’s life.
The movie is the typical cat-and-mouse in the wilderness as CGI wildfires rage around them.
The movie is typical for what you’d expect but at least makes more sense than Without Remorse.
But what both movies are missing are the three-dimensional characters that drove Sheridan’s Sicario, Hell or High Water (where even a waitress or bank teller seemed like they should have a bigger role), and Wind River.
I understand these are hired gigs for Sheridan and there probably was a lot lost on his end when the scripts were filmed and/or edited. But just be warned if you’re a fan of Sheridan, this isn’t like his other movies.
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Back in Manila for the Asian tour of The Kitchen Musical, singer-actress-host Karylle reveals to PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that initially, she had qualms about how Filipinos would receive the musical TV drama series.
"Kinakabahan ako in the sense na, 'Sana yung response dito kasing init dun sa ibang bansa.'
"Kasi siyempre, home court, kumbaga," says Karylle, who was cast as the lead actress in the multi-million dollar Singaporean production.
"Nakaka-proud lang there are so many Filipinos in the cast."
The Kitchen Musical features a multi-cultural cast of theater and screen actors, as well as dancers.
The Pan-Asian TV musical also boasts of four Filipinos in the cast that include Karylle, balladeer Christian Bautista, promising local talent Thou Reyes, and New York-based stage actor Arthur Acuña.
Karylle's doubts subsided when the cast and production team were warmly welcomed to the country. There were so many positive tweets and congratulatory messages.
"Nakakatuwa lang talaga yung papuri, yung encouragement ng mga kapwa Pilipino.
"[They say,] 'Gusto namin yung show, keep up the good work.' Little things like that really mean a lot to us."
INDONESIA. Asked to describe the reception in Malaysia and Indonesia, Karylle says: "Nakakagulat na kilala ka ng ibang tao!"
During the tour, fans called her Maddie, her character's name, instead of K or Karylle.
Meanwhile, her co-actor, Christian Bautista, is already quite famous in Indonesia.
Christian, who plays Daniel Ray in The Kitchen Musical, has just launched his international album, Outbound, featuring his various collaborations with artists and producers from Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia.
"Sa Indonesia, I've always been curious about how famous Christian is," Karylle says.
"Talaga namang pagtungtong namin sa airport... Naglalakad kami, may tumatakbo sa side!
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Comic Book adaptations.
There have been a plethora of them in the last decade-plus. Arguably, the modern age of comic book adaptations began with X-Men in 1999.
Since then comic books ranging from 30 Days of Night to A History of Violence to Batman, From Hell, Green Lantern, Ghost World, Iron Man, Jonah Hex, Road to Perdition, Spider-Man and Superman (again) have been adapted. And that is only a very small sampling of the titles.
Adaptations have covered the gambit of genres, but the most-covered genre of them all has been super-heroes. Naturally. This has served to give comic books a much-needed mainstream entertainment spotlight.
Some of these movie adaptations have been good, some mediocre, some bad, some downright ugly and a handful have been great.
But, if you think this has led to comic books being taken seriously, think again.
If anything, it has led to more scrutiny and the majority of people, including critics, still looking down on our beloved industry.
Case in point: Roger Ebert, a critic who gave rave reviews to Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Iron Man and Dark Knight had this to say about Jonah Hex: “It’s based on some DC Comics characters, which may explain the way the plot jumps around.” (Quote taken from the review compilation site Metacritic.)
While Jonah Hex is notorious as a bad movie and comic book adaptation, Ebert’s comment does infer that a reason the plot jumps around (and hence the movie is bad) is that it is based upon “some DC Comics characters.”
However, this view is to be expected from critics and perhaps the general movie going, non-comic book reading audience. Sadly, this viewpoint doesn’t end with them.
All this leads me to a far darker viewpoint, one coming from so-called “comic book geeks.” A viewpoint that they spout in defense of comic book movies that in reality actually agrees with those who dismiss comic books and their movie adaptations.
I have had people express this viewpoint to me in person and I have read it on many message boards (Amazon reviews and IMDB message boards being the biggest forums). That viewpoint is this “It’s a comic book movie, what did you expect?”
I even had a comic book retailer say this to me when I express my disappointment with the recent Green Lantern movie.
In other words, “It’s a comic book movie, what did you expect?” basically means that since it is based on a comic, one shouldn’t expect a good movie. So, by that token, comics themselves must not be of any quality, right?
This defense is coming from ‘so-called’ comic book fans, only it isn’t that much of a defense. If anything, it is worse than Ebert’s inference. Why? People using “It’s a comic book movie, what did you expect?” in defense of comic book movie are basically dismissing the comic books they are based on.
What is even worse is that “It’s a comic book movie, what did you expect?” isn’t just used in defense of maligned comic book movies. Many times it is also used in defense of critically acclaimed movies that some people still criticize.
I cannot fathom why any fan/reader would take that kind of stance. Do they not realize that in taken that stance they are actually agreeing with critic and others who express a dismissive view toward comic books movies?
I write “so-called” comic book fans because I have no proof that those who claim this defense of comic book movies actually read comics, other than their claim to be readers. But if they are comic book fans, and they hold the belief that “It’s a comic book movie, what did you expect?” please do me and other true comic book fans a favor: Stop reading comics.
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Originally Posted by nightc1
Is the game you're thinking of the one that is more like a match-3 game? I played some of it before... I think the original dev got out from under the chillingo umbrella and published it themselves but I can't remember the name of it either.
This game looks like a similar genre, but more like Othello meets Poker.
No, not a match three. You have a square board that starts with 5 poker cards already placed in a line. You are dealt cards, which are kept in a shelf like scrabble. You can use all of your cards, one card, or any number (you have 5 stored at any given time) to create poker hands. Then the other player goes, and, like scrabble, can bridge off of your cards and create combos if placed correctly. The Chillingo game (which might not be Chillingo anymore) had you competing vs the a.i. or in an asynchronous match against other players for points. In this game, your hands attack the enemies' health and grant you skill points, which can be used for special attacks/buffs. There is also a weapon system and you can bring up to 3 special effects cards with you.
I haven't played multiplayer yet, but there is a full single-player campaign. 2 currencies, one common an one rare (as is the usual), though I haven't needed to spend any yet. It doesn't require an online connection, iirc.
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I saw Finding Nemo, which was really, really funny, in all the usual ways that Pixar films are — plenty of things for the kids to laugh at, plenty of things for the adults to laugh at. And really beautiful animation of course.
What really got me though, is how, by being set in an ocean, the movie plays on one of my primal fears. Virtually every time there were shots of the two fish in the middle of the ocean, without sea-bed, or some sort of solid object, I began to feel increasingly panicky. The worst was as they’re entering Sydney Harbour, the water is murky and they get lost, swimming in circles. I could feel all my muscles tensing up, my adrenaline going, etc. Why? Because they were lost at sea, surrounded by nothing. I must deeply afraid of being lost in void, where there’s nothing solid, because anytime there was something solid in the frame, this didn’t occur.
I’m such a dweeb — freaking out over an animated children’s film (and possibly, for saying ‘dweeb’)!
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As Cheaves shared over an Instagram Live session on Friday, Bow Wow seemingly has nothing to do with the apparent split, and she’s wondering who originated those rumors in the first place.
“No shade to Bow Wow, but where are y’all gettin’ that from? It’s not giving that,” she said, before continuing on with her Live.
The speculation around her last relationship went into overdrive after Cheaves and Baby, who share a 3-year-old son Loyal Armani, both posted cryptic messages to Instagram last week, with Jayda writing that “everything comes to an end. Never force it. Be happy.” Meanwhile, Baby wrote, “when a MF think they can play wit me,” alongside a clip of himself on a basketball court. In a since-deleted Instagram Story, Jayda also wrote that she was being “played with” for six years.
Back in December, the entrepreneur caught up with Hollywood Unlocked, sharing that “a lot of damage” had been done on social media in relation to her romance with Baby, but that there was a chance they could “rekindle and rebuild another relationship.”
“It’s just like, when there’s so much tension, so many things have happened in the midst of all of that like, ‘He loves you,’ all of this,” Cheaves said at the time. “Like, yeah, he do love me, I’mma say, but as far as the internet, like I always say, we’re comin’ up together. He learning stuff he never even seen before about social media and all that and I’m seeing things way different than I saw them before as I get older.”
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I haven't had many crash issues. It has worked rather smoothly; however, I am having volume issues with 3rd party apps like Angry Birds Star Wars and a couple of children's games. To basically put it, there is no audio when I go to play the games. The music app works fine and I get audio. I haven't seen anything on the discussion boards, but has anyone else had this issue or have a remedy?
What you are describing sounds like you have the audio mute button turned on. Some applications -- usually ones showing audio and video disregard how the button is set -- they assume you want to listen to music/video and everything else (alerts, beeps, etc) will be muted.
Games are supposed to follow the button setting. So you can play a game and mute the sound by sliding the switch.
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The gambling landscape worldwide has witnessed myriad transformations, with nations embracing regulations to harness its economic potential. Among these, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerges as a potential powerhouse, set to reshape its gambling dynamics in 2023. Analysts, notably from JPMorgan, suggest that the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) may soon finalize a comprehensive gambling framework. This not only signifies a shift in UAE’s traditionally conservative stance but also invites global players like Wynn Resorts and MGM to envision their growth trajectories in the Middle East.
For industry watchers, the rapid evolution of the UAE’s gambling scene is indicative of the nation’s broader strategy. Aimed at diversifying its economy beyond oil, the UAE is keen on tapping into sectors previously unexplored. As such, the gaming and entertainment sector represents a lucrative opportunity, potentially drawing tourists and high rollers from across continents.
With the tangible world of brick-and-mortar casinos garnering attention, the digital realm isn’t far behind. The rise of Online Casinos in the UAE offers a unique blend of convenience and expansive gaming options for enthusiasts. Industry veterans believe that while traditional casinos lay the foundation, online platforms will drive the future growth in the region.
The incorporation of technology in gambling also means heightened security, trust, and a more immersive experience for users. Features like live dealer games, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) based games are set to captivate the younger demographic. The nation, traditionally known for its opulence and luxury, is now poised to merge these with the tech-savvy realm, creating a gambling ecosystem unparalleled in its sophistication and appeal. As the GCGRA accelerates its regulatory processes, the synergy between physical and digital casinos is anticipated to become the hallmark of the UAE’s gambling renaissance.
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KRAFTWERK IN THE 1970S AND 80S
by Mark Nobes, chief editor
For those of you who don't already know, Kraftwerk are a German synth act who have often been described as the Godfathers of electronic music. They often sing their vocals through a vocoder, or use computer-generated vocals.
Of course, there are plenty of critics who simply don't understand the minimalist, emotionless, robotic sound, but this was exactly what Kraftwerk were trying to achieve. They were not interested in the big productions and excessive reverb that many other 70s and 80s acts relied upon.
Formed in 1970, the name Kraftwerk is German for "Power Plant". The quartet's first hit single in the UK was "Autobahn" which reached #11 in 1975. The band had to wait until the 80s for their next hit, though. In 1981 their "Pocket Calculator" single managed to just break into the Top 40, peaking at #39. This was the first track to be released from the album Computer World.
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Studio Album Discography
1972 Kraftwerk 2
1973 Ralf And Florian
1974 Autobahn #4
1977 Trans-Europe Express #49
1978 The Man-Machine #9
1981 Computer World #15
1986 Electric Cafe #58
2003 Tour De France Soundtracks #21
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The cover from the Computer World album (2009 re-master). The original album was released in 1981.
The Autobahn album was a top five hit in the UK, U.S. and Canada and the title track last for 22 minutes. This was, obviously, shortened considerably for the single release. The album isn't 100% electronic and actually features a violin, flute and guitar.
Original 1974 LP (UK)
Radioactivity is a regular feature at Kraftwerk's live concerts and was originally released in 1976 as the only single from the 1975 album Radio-Activity. The song topped the charts in France, but wasn't a hit in the UK. The previous single Autobahn - this was the title track from the band's debut album - had reached #11 in the UK and #25 in the U.S.
Radioactivity was remixed an re-released in 1991 as the second track from the remix album The Mix and reached #43 in the UK. A new version of The Robots was also re-released prior to this to promote the album and reached #20.
Radioactivity French 7" single (1976)
1991 single with A-side remixed by Francois Kevorkian and B-side remixed by William Orbit.
TRANS EUROPE EXPRESS (1976)
The Trans-Europe Express video featured an
extravagant train journey which used as a press conference by EMI France.
The track was the lead single and title track from the band's third album (released later in 1977) but failed to chart in the UK, although it was a minor hit in some European countries. Two more singles were released from the album which were Showroom Dummies, the only hit single from the album in the British singles chart reaching #25, and Europe Endless.
THE ROBOTS (1978)
Original 1978 single sleeve
NEON LIGHTS (1978)
Neon Lights is from the 1978 album The Man-Machine, which also featured the No.1 single The Model. Neon Lights has been covered by Simple Minds, OMD and U2. The song failed to break the UK Top 40, peaking at #53. Quite surprising considering that the previous single, The Model, had topped the UK charts and this was a decent tune.
THE MODEL (1982)
The song was originally released as a B-side to Computer Love which reached #36 in 1981. However, DJ's decided to start playing The Model instead of the A-side Computer Love, and this led EMI to re-release the single in December 1981 with The Model as the A-side, which was, apparantly, against the band's wishes.
The Model reached #1 in February 1982 (four years after the original release of the Man Machine album!) and stayed inside the Top 75 for 21 weeks.
Das Model (German) single sleeve (1978)
TOUR DE FRANCE (1983)
Featuring a combination of mechanical and vocal sounds and samples, and an electro drum/percussion beat, the original release of Tour De France (June 1983) reached #22 in the UK and #47 in the band's home country of Germany.
The breakdance remix was released in August 1984 and peaked at #24 in the UK, but did well on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart reaching #4.
A completely new recording of the Tour De France album was issued in 2003 and was based on the original 1983 album. A re-release of the single in 1999 failed to break the Top 40, stalling at #61 in the UK singles chart.
POCKET CALCULATOR (1981)
Now before you get confused, this video features the German electronica band performing Pocket Calculator in Italian. Actually, it works really well in Italian!
The Telephone Call (1987)
There were only six tracks on the original album which had a very typical minimalist sound, with electronic synthetic sounds and computer generated voices that are completely devoid of any emotion, which is what they were setting-out to achieve, of course.
The main problem, however, was that there was nothing really new here, and many critics argued that there was a lack of focus on the album, with no real stand-out track and the band not knowing quite which direction they were taking. But it has many fans, and what Kraftwerk do best is not try to be too clever and keeping everything simple, not adding too many layers, and allowing each part of the song to be clearly heard. This was starting to sound dated (at the time!) with many other artists using up-to-date or over-the-top production techniques in their work, and so the critics were expecting more. Whether the German group had run out of ideas, or were simply sticking to what they know will always be up for debate, but I admire them for not pandering to the demands of others.
It would be another four years before the release of another Kraftwerk album, although The Mix (released in 1991) wasn't an album of brand new material, but remixes of already released tracks. It was commercially successful, though, with the remix of The Robots reaching #20 in the UK and the album itself peaking at #15.
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Warren H Williams, the stories, the songs: Mbantua
A 60 Minutes crew film Warren H Williams and John Williamson around a campfire as they sing a song about 1,000 feet of people having walked through this land. Warren collaborates with Ted Egan. Warren talks about translating the song into Arrernte which makes it a song for everyone.
Summary by Romaine Moreton
The nature of the collaboration between Warren H Williams, John Williamson and Ted Egan is non-conflictive and respectfully done. One cultural perspective is not made to appear to dominate the other.
Warren H Williams, the stories, the songs Synopsis
A documentary about Arrernte musician Warren H Williams, who shares the source of his musical inspiration and the role of family and culture in his personal and professional life.
Warren H Williams, the stories, the songs is part of the Nganampa Anwernekenhe series produced by Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) Productions. Nganampa Anwernekenhe means 'ours’ in the Pitjantjatjara and Arrernte lanuages, and the series aims to contribute to the preservation of Indigenous languages and cultures.
Warren H Williams is an Arrernte musician, and in Warren H Williams, the stories, the songs he shares with us the source of his inspiration and his professional accomplishments. Williams was born in Hermannsburg and, inspired by his musical family, became a singer-songwriter himself.
The power of this documentary is in how the filmmakers communicate the relationship Williams has with his country, as well as the significance of his work being rooted in the cultural beliefs of his people. The landscape in this film is depicted as colourful and vibrant, and Warren H Williams communicates this dynamism through his music. Music, story, country and Williams himself are woven into a tapestry of image and song.
Notes by Romaine Moreton
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Star Wars fan art
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Additional reporting by Roth Cornet from the TCA Press Tour.
Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/Showrenity.
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You have to kill the evil doctor and then chase the undead form he transforms into. When you catch up with him you do battle in an underground room with blood and gore covering the ground. A bunch of his zombies will start spawning during the fight so be careful. Aim for the head and he'll drop pretty quick. That'll unlock half of the hidden conspiracy items around the levels and you have to go find them. When you find them enter the codes on each one to unlock secret levels that you can find the guns in. To get the other half of the conspiracy items to show up you have to hunt down the big undead creature that the doctor created by sewing together parts from his two dead assistants, Frank and Bill. Enjoy and good luck :D
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Not all changes to the GTA formula are met with universal praise; some of them are bound to have fans that don't like it at all.
Generally, the later GTA titles introduce some of the best features to the series. However, these popular titles also introduced some frustrating aspects about it that fans would've greatly preferred something else in its steed. Naturally, some fans would debate which features were good and which ones were bad, but at the end of the day, these features aren't as universally loved as some other great features.
It should go without saying that this article doesn't mean to portray GTA V as being worse than GTA III just because the latter isn't on this list and the former is. Everything is about context, and it's easier to analyze changes to the series when one compares the latest entries to the earlier ones. Some fans might like these changes, but plenty didn't.
Five changes to the GTA series fans generally didn't like
#5 - Removal of the Rhino tank at a six-stars Wanted Level
One of the main goals of GTA IV was to add more realism to the game. While it excels in some categories with this new philosophy, it also hampers the enjoyment of some players in others. One prime example of this is when Rockstar removed the Rhino tank and other military vehicles from when the player achieved a six-star Wanted Level.
Not only are the vehicles chasing the player weaker than those ones, but the player also can't find the aforementioned vehicles anywhere in GTA IV. The Rhino, Hydra, and Barracks don't exist in GTA IV, which meant that fans who enjoyed going on mindless rampages with the first two will be disappointed to hear that they cannot do it in GTA IV. There are many things to love about GTA IV, but fans still dislike this decision to this day.
#4 - Removal of Taxi Rides in GTA San Andreas
Most fans would say that they prefer GTA San Andreas over GTA Vice City, but there is one feature present in the latter that is completely absent in the former. Taxi Rides were a quality of life improvement introduced in GTA Vice City, especially since some players tended to fail missions often. If they fail a lot of missions in GTA San Andreas, well, then they're out of luck.
The player is going to have to drive all the way back to that mission marker in GTA San Andreas. Some later titles would return this feature, but its absence in GTA San Andreas is a notable one
#3 - Less extreme ragdoll physics in GTA V
Ragdoll physics is one of the most fun aspects of GTA IV, so fans were disappointed to see how GTA V's ragdoll physics was more subdued. While the physics were certainly more realistic than the other GTA titles, it lacked the charm of GTA IV's engine, which meant that it wasn't as fun killing off the protagonists in GTA V as it was in GTA IV.
This also extends to crashing out of one's vehicle. In GTA IV, a simple crash would send Niko a fair distance out of his car and through his windshield. The same crashes won't have the same effect in GTA V, which makes it less fun to goof around with. The good part about this feature being changed is that fans won't get frustrated easily just doing simple driving tasks, but incorporating the GTA IV ragdoll physics again could've still happened without the crashing aspect.
#2 - Driving mechanics in GTA IV
GTA IV's driving mechanics are some of the weirdest gameplay experiences in a GTA title. Compared to GTA V or GTA San Andreas, GTA IV's driving mechanics are so sluggish and awkward to navigate with. It's a shame, considering the overall physics in this game is very well-done and is arguably the best in the series.
However, there are plenty of fans who would be willing to consider GTA IV's driving as the worst in the series. It makes chase scenes feel weak and less action-oriented. Considering most fans tend to be casual in nature, this means that they often find the driving aspects of GTA IV to be a chore.
#1 - Flying weaponized bikes and cars in GTA Online
There's seldom a reason to use a vehicle with no weaponry attached to it in GTA Online. Even worse than that is the fact that most aircraft are simply outclassed by something as dumb as the Oppressor Mk II. Then there are other great weaponized vehicles like the Thruster and the Toreador, which only spell out "P-O-W-E-R-C-R-E-E-P" in the most literal sense of the word.
Powercreep naturally happens in online games, but it also makes some vehicles, like the Rocket Voltic absolutely worthless to buy. This means that new vehicles also tend to be more expensive, which means that fans & players also need to grind more to acquire these prestigious vehicles. Some old-school fans even fear that these overpowered vehicles will make their way into GTA 6 and its online equivalent. What makes it worse is that there may come a time when the current meta vehicles become outclassed themselves like the poor Rocket Voltic.
Note: This article reflects the writer's personal views.
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3 FILMS BY ROBERTO ROSSELLINI STARRING INGRID BERGMAN
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In the late 1940s, the incandescent Hollywood star Ingrid Bergman found herself so stirred by the revolutionary neorealist films of Roberto Rossellini that she sent the director a letter, introducing herself and offering her talents. The resulting collaboration produced a series of films that are works of both sociopolitical concern and metaphysical melodrama, each starring Bergman as a woman experiencing physical dislocation and psychic torment in postwar Italy. It also famously led to a scandalous affair and eventual marriage between filmmaker and star, and the focus on their personal lives in the press unfortunately overshadowed the extraordinary films they made together. Stromboli, Europe ’51, and Journey to Italy are intensely moving portraits that reveal the director at his most emotional and the glamorous actress at her most anguished, and that capture them and the world around them in transition.
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Disney Theatrical continues its release of videos featuring members of The Lion King on Broadway cast performing songs from the show with a new twist. “Shadowland” is a powerful song that was written just for the musical, but based on the score from the movie (which is why it sounds so familiar). In this new video Chantel Riley, who plays Nala in the musical, takes it to another level:
The Disney Playlist performances take place at the 54 Below club in New York.
Previously: official lyric video for Shadowland
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CivCity Rome Full PC Game
|Official Name||CivCity: Rome|
|Developer (s)||Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games|
|Publisher (s)||2K Games|
|Designer (s)||Simon Bradbury|
|Platform (s)||Microsoft Windows, PC|
|Release date (s)||2006|
CivCity Rome Full PC Game Overview
CivCity Rome Download Free Full Game is a city building strategy game by Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games. It includes elements from two game series, Caesar and Civilization.
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The game offers two types of mission: stand-alone missions to include freeplay (or «sandbox») and campaign-based tutorial missions. The campaign-based mission begins when the player, an engineer, is hired by a local stone works overseer to build a stone mine colony. The player then gets further opportunities to prove himself, meeting such historic characters as Marcus Licinius Crassus and Julius Caesar. The player is granted various ranks, progressing through such titles as: Quaestor, Aedile, Censor, Tribune, Praetor and Consul.
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Have just finished the debut mystery novel by Rochelle Staab, Who Do, Voodoo? This was a good, fast mystery. While some may be turned off by the voodoo aspect, I found that facet of it interesting, and liked that there was a bit of humor and romance as well. Here are a couple teasers.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Who Do, Voodoo? is the Anthony, Agatha, Eureka! and Golden Heart nominated first novel in her bestselling "Mind for Murder" mystery series for Berkley Prime Crime. This new series features no-nonsense Liz Cooper, a psychologist forced to embrace the occult to clear her best friend of murder.
When Liz Cooper's friend Robin Bloom finds an unusual tarot card tacked to her front door, Liz writes it off as a prank. Robin refuses to ignore the omen—her late husband drew the same card, the Three of Swords, in a reading the night before he was killed in a car accident. As more cards and darker threats appear, Liz realizes someone very dangerous is upping the ante...
Liz turns to her brother's ex college roommate, occult expert Nick Garfield. As Nick leads her into the voodoo community to locate the origin of the deck, she can't ignore their attraction to each other. Then, a woman is found murdered and Robin becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear her friend, Liz teams with Nick to unravel otherworldly secrets and seek help from beyond—or risk being outwitted by a cunning killer...
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Suddenly,the power of everything goes out,so Pete van horn goes to the next street to investegate
A boy thinks that someone is a alien,and Les Goodman's car and lights go on,as well as looking up at the sky at night as though looking for something,making everyone think that he is the alien . He says that he has insomnia and that it's lies
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Chris Appleton is a renowned British hairstylist. He is known for styling celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and Katy Perry. He was named the Young Talent of the Year in 2010 on the London TV show Hairdresser of the Year.
Where does Chris Appleton live? He resides in Los Angeles, California, United States. However, the stylist was born and raised in London, England.
- Full name: Chris Appleton
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 14 June 1983
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Place of birth: London, England
- Current residence: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexuality: Queer
- Height in feet: 6' 1"
- Height in centimetres: 185
- Weight in pounds: 176
- Weight in kilograms: 80
- Hair colour: Silver-white
- Eye colour: Hazel
- Siblings: 1
- Marital status: Dating
- Boyfriend: Derek Chadwick
- Children: 2
- Occupation: Hairstylist
- Net worth: $2 million
- Instagram: @chrisappleton1
- Tiktok: @chrisappletonhair
- YouTube: Chris Appleton
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Chris is a British hairdresser born in 1983 in Leicester, England. He was brought up alongside his one sibling. His nationality is British and is of white ethnicity. He occasionally posts photos of his mother on his social media pages.
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The hairstylist developed an interest in hairstyling from a young age. His mom encouraged him to pursue it as his career. Chris got his first job at Leicester salon when he was 13 years old.
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"The group make reckless, deranged cow-punk with snarling, Don Van Vliet like vocals bringing it all together." (www.reviler.org).
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The cover of the Goondas' album is suitably scuzzy, if not aesthetically pleasing, and we're big fans of the single "Jackalope Jesus." Watch the video here:
The boys are connoisseurs of preposterous sandwiches, and here's our pick of the week: Denny's Fried Cheese Melt, which embeds several fried mozzarrella sticks inside the American cheese of the sandwich. It's not quite as outrageous as KFC's Double-Down, to be sure, but it's damn delicious nonetheless. Too bad Larryville doesn't have a Denny's.
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The actor known as "Divine" was born Harris Glenn Milstead on October 19, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was an only child in a fairly well-off family and described himself later as having been spoiled at home. But he was overweight and effeminate, and was teased and sometimes beaten up at school. As a teenager, he began to hang out in underground gay clubs and found kinship with drag queens. Meeting John Waters gave him a sense of having found similar outcasts, though they were not exactly the same:
'When I met Waters and his wild cronies, Divine said, "I thought...God, what a sleazy crew they are.
Everyone liked living in poverty and filth. No one I knew lived like that, I was stuck in a middle-class
mentality."' San Francisco Chronicle, March 1988
Waters shot film
s with his friends, and was fascinated by the bizarre
. The two came up with the character of "Divine" for the films in 1966
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, a wig
, and a dress
was a truly new and shocking thing in a film. Milstead started to use the name Divine (though his parents still called him Glenn); nonetheless, when he was not in the female
character's costume, he considered himself a gay man
and used male
pronouns about himself.
He kept acting in Waters' films, as well as co-writing "The Diane Linkletter Story" with him, but supported himself as a hairdresser and then proprietor of "Divine Trash," a "nostalgia store," and appeared in nightclubs with the Cockettes. After being in Mondo Trasho and Multiple Maniacs, 1972's Pink Flamingos made Divine much more well known because of the scene where his character Babs Johnson, "the filthiest person alive," eats dog feces; the scene was Waters' idea and was meant as a promotion for the film (and it did certainly draw audiences, though Divine was later embarrassed by it). After this, Divine received several stage roles as well as continuing to act in Waters' films. At his manager's urging, he also performed in nightclubs when other work was scarce; his act included a trademark phrase "Fuck you. Fuck you very much."
Starting in 1979, he also became a singer (though he had already sung the title song to 1974's Female Trouble). His first single was "Born to be Cheap" backed with "The Name Game," released on Wax Trax Records, and along with several more singles Divine would release the albums "Jungle Jezebel" (1982), "T-Shirts and Tight Blue Jeans" (1984), "So Far" (1984), and "Maid in England" (1988) on various labels. Overall, he received at least 10 international gold records; the sales were biggest in Europe. However, he had problems with "O" Records, who released "Native Love" single, and had to go to court to get his money. After an appearance on Top of the Pops in 1984 to promote "You Think You're A Man," enough viewers complained that he was banned from BBC TV appearances, though they continued to play his records.
The R-rated Polyester (1981) and PG-rated Hairspray (1988) made him almost mainstream. Rosie Velez in Lust in the Dust (1985) was his first role in a movie not directed by Waters. He also appeared in male roles in the movie Trouble in Mind (1985) and on the TV show "Tales from the Dark Side" in 1986. He was offered the recurring role of Uncle Otto on TV's Married with Children, with shooting to start in March 1988.
But this role never happened for Divine. He died from a heart attack
, probably caused by complications of his 300-pound weight
, on March 7, 1988 and is buried in Prospect Hill Park Cemetery
in Towson, Maryland
. His gravestone
has his real name prominently featured and his stage name in smaller lettering (as well as the words "Our loving son.") His mother
Frances has written a book (with Kevin Heffernan and Steve Yeager) about him, My Son Divine
, which amazon.com describes as a loving and "remarkably unembarrassed view of her son's adventures on and off screen." His manager
Bernard Jay has written a much harsher biography
, Not Simply Divine
. There has also been a one-man play
written by Donald L. Horn called "Dishin' with Divine."
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Hoya transformed into a bad ass Joker out to wreak total chaos with his crazy awesome dance moves. Hoya relayed his desire to showcase a "stage that sets him apart [from the other contestants] as Joker," and said at the end of his performance, "I was satisfied with my stage and I think the people who were watching were impressed so I'm happy." Hoya's Joker stage earned him 159 votes, just one point over U-Kwon's crew.
Hyoyeon strutted her stuff in a sexy pin-up style outfit and high heels, managing to stay powerful throughout her performance. Moon Hee Jun, completely awestruck by the idol's stage, praised, "I got a Madonna vibe [from the performance]." Despite her impressive, sexy dance moves, Hyoyeon wasn't able to beat U-Kwon's crew, earning 152 votes.
Shownu also showcased dance moves charged with energy despite making a small mistake in the middle of his performance. The idol earned the least amount of votes with a total of 149.
Taemin, who was the last to go, performed alongside Japanese choreographer Koharu Sugawara, looking like a man possessed by the beat. When asked what impressions Taemin's dancing left on her, Koharu complimented him with, "When I rehearsed with Taemin and saw his dancing, I thought that he's someone who possesses the skill and power to ring your heart." I'm sure Taemin's fans couldn't agree more!
In the end, it was down to Taemin and Hoya, and Taemin ultimately took first place with a total of 189 votes.
Congrats to Taemin!
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Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)
Director Toshiya Shinohara
Main cast Francesco Pezzulli; Maria Letizia Scifoni; Fabio Boccanera; Houko Kuwashima; Kumiko Watanabe
Genres Fantasy, Animation, Action, Adventure
Description InuYasha is a half-demon who was trapped in the Legendary Tree and was set free by Kagome, a girl who traveled 500 years through time. This time, both of them will have to face Menomaru, a Chinese demon whose father, known as Hyoga, came 300 years ago to invade Japan, but was stopped by InuYasha's Father. InuYasha and Kagome, along with Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kaede and Myoga, will try to stop Menomaru in his becoming the most powerful demon ever.
The film's plot follows that of the game closely. Nariko, a member of an ancient tribe who have guarded an ancient magical sword for thousands of years, is charged with bringing the sword to its destined wielder, a deity reincarnated who will bring peace to the land. But on her quest, Nariko must wield the sword herself against the forces of King Bohan, who wishes to possess the weapon himself.
A folklore professor becomes unwittingly possessed by the ancient Japanese demons of Thunder and Lightning. But when The Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense dispatches a team of agents to investigate, a cursed samurai sword sends Hellboy to a supernatural dimension of ghosts, monsters, and feudal mayhem. Now while pyrokinetic Liz Sherman and fishboy Abe Sapien battle one very pissed-off dragon, a lost and cranky Hellboy must find his way home.
The Z Warriors discover an unopenable music box and are told to open it with the dragon balls. The contents turn out to be a warrior named Tapion who had sealed himself inside along with a monster called Hildegarn. Goku must now perfect a new technique to defeat the evil monster.
The evil Dr. Zin has genetically modified household pests into disturbingly large insects that he calls assassinoids, fearless and devoted warriors that will carry out his plan for world domination. Team Quest, headed by internationally respected scientist Benton Quest, is Earth's only hope. When the good doctor becomes Zin's captive, the stakes - and the action quotient - grow higher. Enter Jonny Quest, Dr. Quest's bright, excitable, imaginative and heroic young son, ex-special agent Race Bannon, Jonny's child genius pals Hadji and Jessie (Race's daughter), their robotic pal 4-DAC and bulldog Bandit to complete the job of vermin extermination before it's too late. Your quest for colorful animated excitement ends here with this high-tech feature-length adventure based on the beloved Hanna-Barbera series.
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.
Based on a character created by Robert E. Howard, this fast-paced, occasionally humorous sequel to Conan the Barbarian features the hero (Arnold Schwarzenegger) as he is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) to safely escort a teen princess (Olivia D'Abo) and her powerful bodyguard (Wilt Chamberlain) to a far away castle to retrieve the magic Horn of Dagon. Unknown to Conan, the queen plans to sacrifice the princess when she returns and inherit her kingdom after the bodyguard kills Conan. The queen's plans fail to take into consideration Conan's strength and cunning and the abilities of his sidekicks: the eccentric wizard Akiro (Mako), the wild woman Zula (Grace Jones), and the inept Malak (Tracey Walter). Together the hero and his allies must defeat both mortal and supernatural foes in this voyage to sword-and-sorcery land.
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
The sensitive swordsman Cho Yi-Hang is tired of his life. He is the unwilling successor to the Wu-Tang clan throne and the unsure commander of the clan's forces in a war against foreign tribes and an evil cult. One day, he meets the beautiful Lien, a killer for the evil cult who is equally unsatisfied with her situation, but their love angers both the Wu-Tang clan and the evil cult.
John Milius's jingoistic direction and pulpy screenplay fit perfectly into this film version of the Robert E. Howard fantasy story of the sword and sorcery hero, Conan the Barbarian. The story begins when a horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones), the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria (Sandahl Bergman) and Subotai (Gerry Lopez). The group comes upon King Osric (Max Von Sydow), who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.
A barbarian named Kull becomes ruler after defeating the old king in battle, thus receiving his crown. But direct heirs of the king, trying to topple Kull and regain the throne, bring an old witch queen Akivasha back to life. Their plan backfires, however, as Akivasha plans to have her demon lords rule the kingdom alone. The only thing that can stop her is the breath of the god Volka, and Kull.
Demon hunter Chen Xuanzhang (Wen Zhang) believes that he can purify any demon through love. However, his belief is shaken when his attempt to defeat a demon fish ends in a family's death and a victory for violent demon hunter Duan (Shu Qi). After getting encouragement from his master, Xuanzhang soldiers on to hunting down a demonic hog with the help of Duan, who has fallen in love with Xuanzhang. Despite help from other demon hunters, the hog gets away. As a last resort, Xuanzhang and Duan turn to the help of Sun Wukong (Huang Bo), who has been imprisoned for five centuries for his crimes in heaven.
A young man, armed with a magical bow and arrows, embarks on a mystical journey through a mystical land to rid it of all evil and joins forces with an outlaw to take down an evil witch bent on claiming the magic bow for evil.
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
Evil Space Aliens called the Xilians unleashes all the Earth's monsters to lay waste to most of the world's major cities, including Tokyo, New York, Sydney, Shanghai and Paris. It is up to Godzilla and the Earth Defense Force to vanquish the monsters and aliens to rescue the world in the ultimate "Save the Earth" battle.
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters â half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
In the twenty years since the fall of Camelot, Merlin has become a recluse known as "the wild man of the woods." He is now summoned by a charge of young knights as they quest to destroy an evil wizard who rules the land from a throne of a "New Camelot."
Time travelers from the 23rd century return to 1992 to warn Japan that Godzilla will cause a catastrophic nuclear incident in the 21st century and suggest a way to rid the world of him forever. They intend to go back to 1944, to Ragos Island, where a dinosaur was exposed to radiation from the Bikini H-Bomb test and became Godzilla. Upon completion of this task, King Gidorâ appears in 1992 and the visitors' true plan is discovered. They wish to destroy Japan so it will not become the dominant economic force. Luckily for the Japanese, Godzilla was still created and will now fight Gidorâ.
The four turtles travel back in time to the days of the legendary and deadly samurai in ancient Japan, where they train to perfect the art of becoming one. The turtles also assist a small village in an uprising.
Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.
The sword saint requests a duel with god of sword at the apex of the forbidden city to determine the worlds best. As the date of the duel nears troubles befall the imperial town until everything is revealed at the climactic fight.
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past â to save our future.
Colin MacLeod hunts for the man responsible for the death of his love. He chases the immortal Marcus Octavius across centuries as his quest threatens to take over his life and heart. In his quest, he meets a woman who reminds him of his slain beauty. But it's his final battle with Marcus that will decide not only his fate, but also the fate of everyone in the world.
This All Hallowsâ Eve, Nightmare is bent on conquering our waking world by crossing through the Dream Dimension, and converting each dreamer into a monster. Can Dr. Strange, Hulk and the Howling Commandos hold the line and put an end to his nefarious scheme?
The heroic tale of young Mathayus and his relentless quest for justice against an evil and powerful villain, King Sargon. Mathayus faces heart-stopping tribulations during his adventurous, odds-defying trajectory toward his ultimate destiny: becoming the formidable warrior king of an ancient desert empire.
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale) reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
In the Ming Dynasty, there lives four orphans, Ying, Sao, Yuanlong and Niehu. Raised in Taoyuan Village, the four are as closed as brothers. Their exceptional martial arts skills allows them to reach the highest rank within the imperial guards. After the four successfully killed the Japanese troop leader, the Emperor orders Ying to escort the Golden Wheel of Time from Sindu (now India) back to the capital, which is said to have the power of time travel and foresee into the future. Now in 2013, Squire Tang, funded by a mysterious financer, digs up three ancient icemen from the outskirt of China; they are Ying, Sao and Niehu. As he is transferring the icemen to Hong Kong for further studies, the vehicle involves in a traffic accident which, unexpectedly, defrosts Ying...
Kim and Ron start out a new school year, only to find out that Ron's family is moving to Norway. This puts a strain on their partnership, just as Dr. Drakken, Monkey Fist, and Duff Killigan team up to find and use an ancient time travel device to rule the world. Attacking Kim in the past, present, and future, can these villians succeed? Or will an unforeseen force be more destructive?
When a clock lands on Mater's engine, he travels back in time to 1909 where he meets Stanley, an ambitious young car on his way to California. With the help of Lightning McQueen, Mater alters history by convincing Stanley to stay and build Radiator Springs. Stanley meets Lizzie and they commemorate the opening of the new courthouse with their wedding.
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Ainu tribe, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.
A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction
Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.
Once upon a time a god gave a mighty sword to the king of Aquiles to bring justice to his people. Now he wants it back - but the king rather gives his life than the sword. Goddess Dehamira, who spoke for him, is being taken all her privileges and banned in a circle of fire, until a human arrives who's strong enough to free her. When prince Ator becomes 18, he gets the sword from the mean sorcerer gnome Grindl, to free Dehamira and his people. On his journey he has to fight against dragons and other fantastic figures.
One day the Aislings find themselves magically transported to a ship called the Unicorn. Here, they discover that they've been chosen to fulfill an incredible quest! They undergo an incredible journey of discovery in strange lands with enchanted creatures, but find their voyage is really one of the spirit, as they each learn faith and the power of love.
Radio psychologist Jack Black takes his children Joshua and Ashley on a 'vacation' to a lake in British Columbia. While he grinds away at work the children discover that the famous local lake monster "Orky" may not be just a gimmick to attract tourists after all. In fact, Orky may enable them to get closer to their workaholic dad, and help stop local polluters who are dumping toxic waste.
James Sullivan and Mike Wazowski are monsters, they earn their living scaring children and are the best in the business... even though they're more afraid of the children than they are of them. When a child accidentally enters their world, James and Mike suddenly find that kids are not to be afraid of and they uncover a conspiracy that could threaten all children across the world.
Inuyasha and his brother, Sesshomaru, each inherited a sword from their father after his death. However, their father had a third sword, named Sounga, that he sealed away. Seven hundreds years after his death, Sounga awakens and threatens mankind's very existence. How will the children of the Great Dog Demon stop this unimaginable power?
From a riddle-speaking butterfly, a unicorn learns that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a now middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard.
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
The movie begins with a battle between fates, the evil Rebi Ra (also pronounced Levi Ra or even Devi Da) versus the short-lived hero Genichirou. Rebi Ra has allowed himself to be possessed in order to gain the incredible powers of evil and plans to summon demons to conquer the world. Defeating Genichirou and destroying Shinjuku, a part of Tokyo, with a devastating earthquake, the area becomes a demon-haunted wilderness. Ten years later, the World President, put in place to uphold world peace, is attacked by Rebi Ra indirectly to keep his old master, Aguni Lai (Aguni Rai), as the protector of the president, occupied. However, Rebi Ra did not know that Genichirou had a son who inherited his powers and more. After an emotional plea from the president's daughter, Sayaka Rama, the unlikely hero Kyoya Izayoi follows her deep into the heart of the evil city, finding new allies and terrifying enemies along the way.
In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.
Age of the Dragons is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick. Set in a medieval realm where Captain Ahab and crew hunt dragons for the vitriol that powers their world, Ishmael, a charismatic harpooner and his friend Queequeg join their quest. Ahab's adopted daughter Rachel, beautiful and tough, runs the hunting vessel. Ahab's obsession to seek revenge on a great White Dragon that slaughtered his family when he was young and left his body scarred and mauled, drives the crew deeper into the heart of darkness. In the White Dragon's lair Ahab's secrets are revealed and Rachel must choose between following him on his dark quest or escaping to a new life with Ishmael.
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Worst Megadeth Songs
The Top Ten
It's painful to listen to this song. It's so cheesy and un-catchy.
Deserves To Be Number 1 It's Worst Than Anything On Risk And Super Collider - christangrant
Terrible,I just want it to die
Just awful - christangrant
Awful generic garbage - christangrant
This song is pretty bad - christangrant
This is a shame from Megadeth. Risk and The World Needs A Hero are Megadeth's only bad albums, but this is the worst Megadeth song in my opinion.
This is Okay in my opinion best song on risk (Excluding Duke Nukem Theme which was a Bonus Track) - christangrant
Crush Em is pretty good
I just bought 'Capitol Punishment' (a greatest hits CD of Megadeth) and couldn't believe what I was hearing. Lol they have so many great songs, but I just scratch my head at how they thought this was fit for release.
I typed in 'Worst Megadeth songs' in Google and was going to kill myself if this steaming POS wasn't first. Thank god I'm not the only one,
Wow, what a terrible song. So cheesey and lame and generic and easy and... Just wow.
Look Megadeth made a Pop song - christangrant
Crush em is in my opinion one of Megadeth's worst songs ever but what's even worse than Crush em is this song.
I love this song why is it hated so much?!
This song simply sucks! One of Megadeth's worst songs ever!
Crush 'Em is a cool song but this is pathetic...
It's a Pop song an awful one this is made by the same guys who made Hangar 18 - christangrant
I actually think it's the best song from Risk. Riek is still pretty bad though.
Breadline and insomnia are from risk but its amazing this song isn't the worst but not a very good coverV 1 Comment
You guys are stupid just because this song was on Risk it sucks? This song was kickass
I disagree. It's a really good song in my opinion. Only the video was a bit not fitting
I thought this song was alright - AdamDestructorJr.
Good instrumental but as the visitor said, it's more like talking and the lyrics are childish. - somekindofaguy
I didn't realise this song was so unpopular. - AdamDestructorJr.
I hate this song because its more talking then singing and the lyrics are childish. Trust is pretty bad too. It sounds like a weak version of enter sandman.
WHY IS THIS ON HERREEE WHOEVER DID THIS IS GOING TO SUFFER A TRAGIC ACCIDENT - awesomedp900V 1 Comment
Oh come on breadline is a great song
That's the whole point! Megadeth Made a tradition of covering random songs on each album
What the hell is wrong with the dude that created this list?
Megadeth is not meant for cheesy lyrics and poppy choruses. A 9 minute shame
What this song is the best off TWNAH and why is isomia breadline and prince of darkness on here
All megadeth songs rule this list sucks
I already dislike A Tout Le Monde, but it really shouldn't have gotten another version.
Yeah, I can get behind this. A 2nd version Á Tout Le Monde is just unnecessary. - AdamDestructorJr.
This is okay.
I can agree with this, the main riff is plain messy and the rest of the song is pretty mediocre. - AdamDestructorJr.
Hmm wrong - christangrant
Nope this is good
Never understood what makes this one of the worst songs of 2016 according to this website - christangrant
Not counting Risk ("Insomia", "Prince of Darkness"...), "Amerikhastan" is the worst song in Megadeth history... it's such a mess...
This song is a rip off of children of the grave. Megadeth is so overrated. - Sabbath
But aren't Sabbath praised as the gods of this genre? That sounds pretty overrated to me. - AdamDestructorJr.
Its only on here because it's a sequel to Hangar 18 and nothing more - christangrant
No - christangrant
No - christangrant
Only idiots hate this song - christangrant
Who put this on the list?! I'll kill 'em!
During the chorus, Dave sounds like he has a lisp.
Hell no - jack2244
This is one of their best songs - christangrant
Are you joking?
Someone here is retarded. - AdamDestructorJr.
Since when is this bad? - AdamDestructorJr.
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Annie Besant Jon
You may remember watching wide-eyed as cowboy Woody and space-ranger Buzz Lightyear fell into the hands of toy-hating Sid Phillips in Toy Story. Or maybe many of you were super-excited when Marlin reunited with his son in Finding Nemo. Animation movies have a long history going back to the 1890s!
The first animations to enter the film world were very simple and consisted of a series of pictures that showed actions from beginning to end.
These pictures were then run in a ‘loop’ so they seemed to be moving. They were also mostly in black and white, and featured cartoon characters like Koko the Clown and Felix the Cat.
Walt Disney Studios was perhaps the first company to introduce colour animation characters in Flowers and Trees (1932). Then, in 1937, it produced the very first animation movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was almost the length of a feature film and a huge success. After Disney, Hanna-Barbera Enterprises, Inc, another American animation studio, completely changed animation movies by introducing highly creative characters like the Flintstones, Tom and Jerry and serials like Yogi Bear Show, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and The Smurfs.
But in the 1980s, traditional animation began to lose popularity with the invention of computerised animation. Soon several companies started to create moving images with computers. The process came to be known as CGI — computer-generated imagery or computer-generated imaging.
Now, almost all animated movies show animal characters, cartoon-like humans and even machines with very human characteristics.
Indeed, these movies are being taken so seriously that huge amounts of money are being spent on producing winners of international awards that were once only given to non-animated films.
Here is a must-see list of popular animated movies:
1. Finding Nemo
2. Ice Age
3. Over the Hedge
5. Monsters Inc.
9. The Incredibles
10. Meet the Robinsons
Watch animation films closely. You may soon want to learn animation yourself!
Organize a movie trip once a year from school. Or hire a movie to watch in school. Age-old favourites like Gandhi can accompany your history textbook very well. The Nativity Story will make a perfect ending for the Christmas term.
Back in school, get each child to write a movie review or essay highlighting what they liked and did not like about the movie. You could offer a prize of two movie tickets for the best essay!
Other short stories:
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Pandya Store: Upcoming Story! Dhara Is ALIVE!
Pandya Store Upcoming Story, Twist, Serial Gossip, Latest Gossip, Trending News:
In the upcoming story of Pandya Store, Dhara reveals that she is alive and she acted so that they could find Shweta’s truth.
So far in episodes of Pandya Store, Rishita was faking Dhara's death so that they can make Swetha confess her crimes.
However, some thieves entered the house and stabbed Dhara in reality.
According to the latest gossip of Pandya Store, Dhara gets up when Gautam announces that Suman has come.
Dhara also reveals how she used the doll when the thieves stabbed her.
Later, Swetha accepts the crime she has committed.
Let's watch the future episodes of Pandya Store to know what punishment Suman has for Swetha and how she calls back Dhara and Raavi with respect.
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Marvel Studios has released the first official teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated upcoming film, The Marvels. The Marvel film, which features Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau (she hasn’t received her ‘Marvel’ monicker yet), sees the trio reluctantly teaming up to deal with a weird super-power-body-swap situation due to their powers being connected somehow.
Take a look for yourself:
Following the events of Ms. Marvel (2022), Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau begin swapping places with each other every time they use their powers, and must team up to determine why.
The Marvels stars Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. The film comes out this November 10th.
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What show has a character named Prudence?
Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor is an early 1970’s American sitcom created by AJ Carothers and Thomas L. Miller for 20th Century-Fox Television.
Why was Nanny and the Professor Cancelled?
The now-77-year-old actress also believed that the network’s unwillingness to allow the characters to develop a more romantic relationship ultimately caused the series to end. “… People expected nanny and the professor to start having a little romance,” she explained.
How long did Nanny and the Professor run?
The series, which ran until December 1971, stars Juliet Mills (sister to The Parent Trap’s Hayley Mills) as Phoebe Figalilly (who prefers to be called “Nanny”), arriving at the home of widower Professor Harold Everett (Richard Long) to serve as caretaker to his three children.
What year did Nanny and the Professor come out?
The film was broadcast on September 30, 1972, as part of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie. A sequel followed the next year: Nanny and the Professor and the Phantom of the Circus, which also aired on The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie on November 17, 1973.
Who is Lady Prudence?
Prudence, Lady Penn, née Stewart-Wilson, 94, was a lady-in-waiting to the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. She was born in 1926, the same year as the Queen, to whom her husband, Sir Eric Penn, was Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain’s Office.
How can I watch Nanny and the Professor?
You are able to stream Nanny And The Professor by renting or purchasing on Vudu.
Who is Juliet Mills husband?
Maxwell Caulfieldm. 1980
Michael Miklendam. 1975–1980Russell Alquistm. 1961–1964
What age is Juliet Mills?
79 years (November 21, 1941)
What animal represents prudence?
The main symbol in “Prudence” is a large, scaly dragon. To Asian cultures, the dragon represents wisdom and supernatural powers.
Why does prudence hold a mirror?
Prudence traditionally holds a mirror indicating historical perspective and deals with a snake as with difficulties. Christians added Faith, Hope, and Love: these three abide, but the greatest is Love. Prudence is a virtue, not merely an anti-virtue of self interest, as it tends to be seen in modern times.
Is Nanny and the Professor on Hulu?
Nanny and the Professor: Season 1 Full Episodes (Hulu) – Richard Long Fans Wiki | Richard long, Richard, Tv stars.
How much older is Juliet Mills than Maxwell?
Maxwell Caulfield and wife Juliet Mills have been married since 1980 despite their 18 year age difference. Good for them, to be married for 35 years is a proud accomplishment regardless of age…
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Re: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS - Grading & Discussion [SPOILERS]
For a Star Trek film a D. Only cause there is a little bit of Trek in there.
Can someone please tell me what the fuck a Star Trek film is?
That's it! I'm going to go get drunk with the wife.
"If we're going to be damned, let's be damned for what we really are." - Jean-Luc Picard, "Encounter at Farpoint"
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David Eraya Bets All His Passion In Latin Pop Ballads With ‘Otro Destino’ [EXCLUSIVE]
In a world where reggaeton is ~literally~ taking over the world, David Eraya is keeping faithful to Latin pop ballads—a genre he has been passionate about for years.
Born in Spain but residing in New York, Eraya is an emerging artist who has stepped into the music industry with his debut studio album: Otro Destino.
We caught up with the Spanish crooner who told us all about his new production and passion for romantic baladas.
PulsoPOP: Where was your passion for music born?
David Eraya: Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve always like music. Always. Growing up, I heard various Spanish artists. I started writing my songs as a hobby, but then I began to study music.
PP: Why name your first single and album, Otro Destino?
DE: The song had the title even before the lyrics. I just knew I wanted the song to be called that way and then I worked on the lyrics. Otro Destino had a lot to do with my situation at the moment. I wanted to grow as an artist, move to New York, and find an opportunity in music. It just had to do a lot with everything that was happening in my life, it just made perfect sense.
PP: In your album, you have a cover of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’. Why this song out of every song?
DE: I admire 80’s music a lot. I like so many song, but I couldn’t include them all. So I chose that one because I really like it.
PP: Nowadays, Latin urban music is taking over the radio and music charts, why opt for Latin Pop?
DE: I wanted to be faithful to what I felt. I’ve worked on so many other projects, but I wanted to dedicate myself to what I wanted to do and not to what people wanted to hear. This is my own musical project. I know I’m taking a risk, but it’s who I am as an artist.
PP: The music world must be hard for an emerging artist. What’s the best piece of advice you have gotten about this career?
DE: “To be patient.” That’s the best advice I’ve gotten. The music world still suffers a lot. It’s hard with a lot of artists out there, who are going for the same dream that I have.
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Sensory Amusia - Breed Death
Pummeling death metal ever since 2013, it seems that with each release these guys from Austria get better and better with each release. Their latest effort, “Breed Death,” is their second release on their current home Lacerated Enemy Records and among many others like Kanine or Downfall of Humanity these guys know how to bring the fury. Ever since their debut in 2013 they sort of came off as more of a early Job For A Cowboy knock off, but with a few more albums under their belt it sounds like they’ve gone in more of a technical death metal/ deathcore route. Combining a sound like Whitechapel meets Soreption, listeners get some very straightforward death metal for 30 minutes. The music is solid with a few surprises here and there but overall right from the opening ‘Birth Through Violence’ one gets exactly what’s expected. The guitar work and drumming is certainly top notch with the vocals being a highlight, although from their tone they are definitely Whitechapel inspired with their guttural roars. The breakneck speeds are certainly less chuggy since the last few albums with a bit more flow to it rather than just stop and go stop and go all the time. Then there are other tracks like ‘Yersinia Pestis’ which is a bit more on the deathcore side with the churning breakdowns and a bit more of the chugging, but the guitars feature some pretty groove laden riffs that are very anthemic.
One thing Sensory Amusia has always going for them is groove and anthemic drive. Whether it is in the riffs or the songwriting overall tracks like ‘Parasitic Alteration’ and ‘Bind, Torture, Kill’ have that slow, one step mosh slam to them that can just drive a listener. It might not be as technically flamboyant as ‘Vulgar Thoughts Of Carnage’ but despite the repetitive nature of the music it drives the point home in just a very straightforward death metal/ deathcore way. Sensory Amusia also try to mix things up with the bree/ speed department on a track like ‘A Blank Canvas Of Flesh’ which is one of the darker tracks on the album with the layered vocals, jackhammer riffs, and a much more ‘no holds barred’ approach that was more appropriate on their last album, despite it being more of an EP. While there are some moments of slowness here, it never really lets up, so fans of the more heavier deathcore/ death metal will appreciate it.
The closing title track features some of the better guitar work on the album, and it is a shame they didn’t utilize it more on the other tracks. Drums come in with bursts and the vocals have that short bark to them at times in an Archspire way. Again, this is very straightforward deathcore/ death metal without too much variation, so when compared to the likes of groups like Vulvodynia or Mankind Grief there isn’t anything really new here. Sensory Amusia don’t quite bring anything revolutionary to the table, but for their own sake this album is probably the best they’ve done so far. Better production, better songwriting, and nothing too curveball to deviate fans who have been with them since the beginning. This is pretty much top notch death metal tinged with deathcore, so those who enjoy mid 2000s artists from those genres will find them exciting enough to get into a mosh pit over what they deliver here.
4 / 5 STARS
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, starring Hug Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Ryan Reynolds.
The movie begins with a young boy James Howlett (Wolverine) discovering he has mutant abilities. It quickly tells how he and his half-brother Victor Creed live through the American Civil War, World War I and II, and Vietnam. In Vietnam their mutant abilities are discovered, they survive a firing squad and are recruited by Major William Stryker to join Team X a group of mutants including David North (Agent Zero), Chris Bradley (Bolt), Wade Wilson (Deadpool), Fred Dukes(Blob), and John Wraith. James leaves the group when he begins to question their actions.
A few years later James ? now using the name Logan - is a lumberjack living happily in Canada with his girlfriend Kayla, when Colonel Stryker appears with a sharply dressed agent zero, to warn him that someone is killing Team X members. Soon after Kayla is killed by Victor, and Logan is beaten by his half-brother while trying to exact revenge. Logan agrees to undergo a process to have his skeleton fused with adamantium. At this point Logan takes on the name Wolverine. As the painful process of fusing the adamantium to his skeleton is finishing, Colonel Stryker orders to have Wolverines memory erased, Wolverine hears this and escapes.
With the help of Wraith and Dukes, Wolverine locates Remy LeBeau (Gambit) who knows the location of the facility Colonel Stryker is using to perform experiments on mutants. Wolverine convinces Gambit to help him, and take him to the facility, which is at Three Mile Island.
The cinematography is good, the special effects are good and the direction is good. I can?t say that any one of those aspects of the movie jump out. What make this movie most entertaining is Hugh Jackman?s acting he, as a star should, carries this movie and makes his character believable, human and give him life. The other point of the movie that worked for me was the chemistry between Wolverine and Sabertooth, Hugh and Live Schreiber pulled off the love hate relationship brothers often have. This was by far much more powerful and believable than the relationship between Wolverine and Kayla (Silver Fox).
The Soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams is exceptional. This sets the mood for the entire movie and is most powerful during the opening sequence.
I would recommend this movie to just about anyone. It gives a basis in the origin of Wolverine and the Marvel Universe. With so many Marvel comic characters coming to the big screen, and the potential for characters to jump from one file to another, will we ever see Wolverine show up in an Iron Man movie, maybe or maybe not? But the potential exists and this movie, as well as being stand alone action adventure movie, offers grounding in what could be coming to a theater near you.
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The world of music is a vibrant tapestry of creativity, emotion, and expression. Yet, like any art form, it leaves behind a footprint that extends beyond the realm of melodies and harmonies. As conscientious musicians, it's essential to recognize and take responsibility for the impact our musical activities have on the environment and society. This blog explores the concept of "erasing your musical footprint"...
This blog delves into the critical aspects that musicians should consider to determine whether it's time to change the strings on their musical instruments. Whether you're a guitarist, violinist, or any other stringed instrument player, knowing when to replace your strings is crucial for maintaining optimal sound quality and playability.
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Discussion in 'The Vestibule' started by dBils, Jun 12, 2013.
what a freakin failure. guess im goin Xbox One next gen
I still don't get it
does Xbox One mean it's like, one player for a bunch of different things?
why isn't the original Xbox called Xbox1
it was the first one, and there's really nothing you can call it to distinguish it from the other ones :-\
because it is the only device you will ever need
I'm good with my modded original Xbox it has all the emulators I would ever need inb4 it fails on me
Woah look out we got a badass over here, @NiKva
I'm good with my PS2. I don't use emulators on it because I can use emulators on my PSP, but the library is brilliant.
And its better than the Xbox.
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This weekend promises to be mind-blowing as ‘Breaded Life’, a comedy movie by Biodun Stephen hits the Nigerian cinemas on Friday.
The movie, which is a sequel to the 2016 romantic comedy, ‘Picture Perfect’, will be screened in cinemas nationwide.
The much-anticipated movie premiered at iMax Cinema, Lekki, Lagos on Saturday before a select audience including Toyin Abraham, the cast of the movie, the media, movie critics and enthusiasts.
The movie was co-produced by Biodun Stephen, Tara Ajibulu and Kayode Sowade.
It tells the story of a reckless young man, who wakes up to find that no one can recognise him except a local bread seller.
According to Ms Stephen, who directed the film, ‘Breaded Life’ is a true-life story inspired by the experiences of people around her.
“The movie is a true-life story. It was inspired by the experiences of people around me. So, people should look forward to be entertained, captivated, learn and have a good time,” she said.
“After Picture Perfect, people wanted a sequel but I was afraid; will it be as good? So, I wrote Breaded Life as a sequel that will feature some characters from Picture Perfect.”
The star-studded cast include Tina Mba, Amuda Eko, Funny Bone, Jide Kosoko, Lizzy Jay, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Tomiwa Sage and Karen Spikes.
It also features MC Lively, Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Ademoye, Bolanle Ninalowo and Adedimeji Lateef.
“There was natural sync in script interpretation and sense of humour in characterisation that makes the actions real, thus depicting real-life scenarios in the minds of the audience.
“If you are a lover of the popular Agege bread or you’ve heard tales of the sumptuous loaf, then get ready for the movie to fill your mouth with a satirical depiction of breaded life in that hood,” a film critic said.
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* A brief history of unionized animation:
* One of first attempts to unionize an animation studio -- the Fleischer Strike (New York) in 1937.
* First Hollywood animation studios organized -- 1940-41.
* Local 839 formed -- 1951-52. Today represents 80% of L.A. animation employees in t.v. and movies. ...
* Theatrical animated features are the most profitable type of feature.
* In 1965, The Animation Guild represented 1500 animation employees.
* Covered 95% of television animation.
* Covered 98% theatrical animation in L.A.
* Covered 97% of t.v. animation based in L.A.
* In 2013, The Animation Guild represents 2670 animation employees.
* Covers 75% of t.v. animation in L.A.
* Covers 88% of theatrical animation in L.A.
* In 2013, far less of the animation industry is based in Los Angeles than in 1965, but the U.S. (and global) animation business is far larger than in 1965. (The reason that TAG's total membership is larger.)
* Visual Effects was mostly unionized prior to digital effects. Miniatures and matte painting were produced on studio lots by union employees, or at unionized (analog effects houses). Work was photographed on film.
* Since the early 1990s, when effects went digital, VFX work has left studio lots and unionized companies and become non-union, sub-contracting work.
* Today, the business model for visual effects is a sub-contracting model:
* Studios/conglomerates put visual effects work out for bid to sub-contractors;
* VFX studios low-ball their price to secure work;
* As a result, many VFX sub-contractors have gone out of business.
* Visual effects are no longer part of the unionized production process.
* Experienced CGI employees, in great demand in the 1990s, no longer command the wages and benefits of eighteen years ago because the labor supply has caught up with the market's demand. CG work is still expanding, but the talent pool is much larger. More abuses (and lower wages) for CG employees have resulted.
* CG animation, live-action visual effects, and video games are all produced on the same hardware and software, by many of the same employees, [to wit:
... Even as major studios cut back on the number of movies they release, the growth of the video games sector has been a welcome reprieve for California's visual effects industry, which has been hard hit by outsourcing and global competition. Two of California's most prominent visual-effects companies filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors in the last year, at least in part because of reductions in work from the major studios.
But the fast-growing video-game industry has been picking up some of the slack, creating new growth opportunities for local effects houses. Their services are increasingly in demand as game companies look to create more realistic, movie-like images in response to consumer demand. ... ]
* High-end animated features, while being the most profitable movies, have been high cost.
* In the late 1930s, Disney features were, minute for minute, among the most expensive movies made.
* Snow White cost $2.2 million and ran 84 minutes. Adventures or Robin Hood cost $2.25 million and ran 110 minutes.
* Pinocchio cost $3.25 million and ran 86 minutes. Gone With the Wind cost $4.25 million and ran 3 hours, 42 minutes.
* Today, high-end CG animated features cost from $74 million (Despicable Me 2) to $185 million (Brave). Minute for minute, they are still high-cost productions.
* Visual effects workers were libertarian in the 1990s, and saw little need to be in a union. In 2013, wages have fallen and abuses have grown. Many CG employees are abused. The CG culture and outlook has changed as market conditions have changed. Today CG employees are more receptive to unionization, although labor unions have a long way to go to organize the industry.
* The game industry is another area that could use labor unions; however, TAG and other unions have less leverage in games than they do in television and movie production.
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Marvel is kicking off its universe pseudo-reboot with a new Marvel-side crossover event called Secret Wars, helmed by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic. For old school comics devotees (or fans of the '90s Spider-Man animated series on Fox), this title should sound familiar. Starting in 1984, Marvel had its greatest heroes team up for a 12-issue series in which an all-powerful foe transports heroes and villains to a planet called Battleworld where they were forced to duke it out. So, in a fittingly meta way, Secret Wars is itself a reboot. Whoa.
But though the new Secret Wars is conceptually similar to the original, this newer iteration will involve Marvel characters from all over the Multiverse thrust into a single planet/universe called Battleworld. Unlike the original Secret Wars, characters will include the Ultimate Universe versions (which didn't exist back then), as well as characters from alternate histories and chronologies, or new realities entirely. Marvel is then splitting up the stories that take place on Battleworld into three categories: Warzones, Last Days, and Battleworld. (What these categories cover remains to be seen.) Or, as Marvel puts it: "All that remains in the cosmos is Battleworld, the strange, patchwork realm playing host to countless realities, all existing side-by-side, fused into a single planet!"
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“Take Control” is a melodic house song with dark mood vibes and a melodic drop. The song was produced by two Brazilian music producers, who combined elements of Brazilian music with electronic music to create a unique sound. The song features moody vocals and a driving beat that will get you moving.
The song starts with a slow, atmospheric intro that sets the mood for the track. The vocals come in, and they are both beautiful and haunting. The beat starts to build, and the song takes on a darker, more intense feel. The drop is massive, and it will blow you away. The song then winds down, but it leaves you wanting more.
Stream or download your copy from Spotify, Apple Music or Beatport:
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Anyone on /v/ going to get the western release of Stranger of Sword city?
It's getting a vita and xbone release in the west, and there appears to be a PC version being brought over too.
Apparently it's a really tough dungeon crawler with permadeath mechanics.
Also new artstyles you can switch as you please.
I'm interested in it, though I have yet to finish Dungeon Travelers 2. DT2 has a ridiculous amount of content.
It's been nice seeing some dungeon crawlers actually getting localized lately.
Original above, reworked below, same characters; the localized version allows you to change it between whatever suits you, the nip versions were separate games so this is an exclusive localized feature.
>Bottom looks better.
Dude just no, I am a pretty big weeb but even I can´t say that with a straight face
I guess I'll play it with the newer art style, it seems way more serious and less pander-y than the old one, I like anime but that weeb shit artstyle is obnoxious and feels like a parody.
I have no interest in a game with those mechanics but i must say that art work looks really good. School girl outfits with armor pieces on top is kind of stupid but it actually looks really neat and is a style i'd like to play a game of.
what in the flying fuck, holy shit I can't believe they forgo their artstyle for something more appealing to manchildren, this is ridiculous, this right here is why japanese games lost the respect and recognition they had in this industry, weebshit is exactly what they are turning this game into, it looked really detailed and unique before, you could see it was japanese but they didn't overdo it and emphasized on otherwordly themes that mesh well with the concept of normal humans reaching a fantastic world, now it's just generic shit, ok that I can switch the artstyle, but the whole concept of them having to re-draw everything to suit pathetic losers makes me mad as a fellow artist myself, if someone doesn't like my art I tell hm to fuck himself, the world is big and there's plenty of people that like different styles.
I'm assuming the change was made to allow for more sales but I bet my fucking ass it tanked because it was put on a fucking xbox, seriously who thought that would be a good idea.
she is a normal schoolgirl that got meshed with a fantasy world so her clothes are a merge of the two worlds, its symbolic of her predicament, merging something known and human like a school outfit with fucking pauldrons and shit
Bone might be to appease the nips who had a 360, Stranger of Sword City was first released on 360 then it spread over other plataforms.
PC and Vita goes without saying, they are crawling with Dungeon Crawlers.
I hope the different hands on localization won't fuck things up, I'm looking at NISA of course.
Boner version will be localized by Experience itself.
Meanwhile NISA will be handling the Vita.
I actually meant the game coding itself though, which NISA is known for fucking up during localizations.
In terms of package they did really well since the Boner version is Digital Only.
It's a Dungeon Crawler, the character profiles are cardboard cutouts who talk to each other in Visual Novel style.
The battle screen is like this, and the Dungeon Crawling in 1rd Person 3D maps.
Like a dungeon crawler
Basically confirmed due ESRB's rating, just need an official announcement.
The new artwork is shit, absolute SHIT.
I actually feel sorry for Tsukamoto, seeing his original artwork absolutely bastardized like that.
You get to choose
I'm going to give you an example.
Take from this what you will.
Not unless the xbone version gets a physical release. Pretty stupid nis will do avita version, but no bone. It would really stand out on the platform.
Guess I'll wait and see if a Chinese release has the translation.
>Pretty stupid nis will do avita version, but no bone.
Has NISA ever even worked for something on Bone yet?
Maybe they just didn't want to do it and Experience did it themselves.
I guess that's better than nothing. Pic most likely related.
Nope, I don't think they did anything on 360 either.
I see.. What a shame. I would pay a premium for a physical release, but that's not likely given this companies size.
Why's she a JK? Doesn't look like she's the POV character
If you unironically like the tryhard grimdark artstyle or the kawaii desu moeshit artstyle over the other and don't dislike both, then you need to fuck off to NeoGAF and /vitagen/ respectively.
The POV character is a random human that came from our world, there is a guild composed of "Strangers" from other worlds, she is a Main Character from the same guild as you the player, her name is Riu/Liu Tsukisada.
Riu is the most important character after the Player Character.
I'll get it for PC. I like Wizardry like games.
You can compose your party entirely of created characters with no personality yes, but the Strangers Guild have 6 members with actual speaking roles that you can also select, and there are more guilds in the game.
Yes there is quite the plot, serious even, many endings to boot.
I couldn't get into the first Etrian Odyssey when I tried a few years ago. Are there any dungeon crawlers you'd recommend that are playable or emulatable on pc? I might give EO another shot, or I could always try out Grimrock, but I'm curious if you'd recommend something else for a filthy casual
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The Bristol-based artist showcases his unique and memorable sound on release number one.
Bristol based musician and producer Ben Imber, better known as Imber, has released the new single ‘Fall Over’. The track was inspired by the idea of vulnerability, and more specifically embracing situations that put you in such a position, leaving your comfort zone to push yourself to see what you can achieve.
The track is sonically a wonderfully produced track, filled with rich textures and sounds. There is an irony that surrounds the track, as the debut single from Imber is a track about putting yourself out there and out of your comfort zone, something the artist presumably did by releasing their debut single, but the decision is one that has paid dividends as ‘Fall Over’ is a captivating and often moving single that has a sharp electronic cutting edge.
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The January 21st premiere of the Music Video and Single “GLORY of HISTORY” by The ZYG 808, featuring verses by JJNice and Chris Koch, has gained a lot of attention on streaming platforms, as well as pulling a stream of new fans and other curious parties to the young producer and rapper’s website and Bandcamp page. Opening with a little-known racist quote from Harry S Truman, the song is a hard look at the political landscape where Black and Brown people have always had to choose between the lesser of two evils as opposed to the candidate that represents their interests. All told to the solid club banger beat that The ZYG 808 is known for.
The ZYG 808 is a producer and MC/rapper. There is a distinction, as while all hip-hop MCs are rappers, not all rappers are MCs. One subtle difference is that rappers perform songs, MCs engage their audience and interact, just as the term ‘Master of Ceremonies’ suggests. Aside from that, a common fact about rappers and MCs: the content of their lyrics are based on things they think about, live, see, hear, or imagine. The mind of the rapper is the true launch pad of a song’s content. Rap can be poems, and deep lyrics to get the crowd thinking or chants and grunts to get the crowd hyped at the party. Rappers can talk about parties, sex, violence, drugs, progress, or nonsense… whatever’s on the rapper’s mind. What if the rapper thinks about social and political issues? There we have a brand of hip-hop and youthful expression that is true to the spirit of the form!
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Citing a a series of hip-hop artists and acts from his region, like Busted Fro, Krook Roc, Da Rock, and Tem Blessed, The ZYG 808 coined the term ‘Southcoast Thump’ as a name for the common elements found in the hip-hop of southern New England region: fat beats mixed with Caribbean and creole/ Cabo Verdean melodic elements, underlying lyrics that run the gambit from playful to socially and politically conscious.
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Video games are all the rage these days and there is rarely a person alive today who hasn't played one. These games can take you on a journey and provide you with hours of fun. There are some things you may not even know about video games and this article will provide you with some insider tips.
Avoid chemical cleaners when cleaning off your game disks. If a game disc is not playing, you may be tempted to use some sort of glass or window cleaner on it. This could easily damage the disc further. Find a soft, dry cloth and rub the disc clean with it instead.
It is always best to try out a game demo for a little bit before you purchase it. This is a great, and usually free, way to try before you buy. Make sure that you exercise safety precautions when downloading demos. Make sure all your downloads are only from trustworthy sites to help avoid those nasty computer viruses.
Read reviews online before getting a game, even if it's one that's prequels were great. A lot of the time new games aren't all that great and it's best to just wait and see what the critics have to say. There's please click the next internet page to buy something as soon as it comes out, unless you know it will be very hard to find in the future.
Take video game breaks. Sitting in the same position for too long can be dangerous to your overall health. Force yourself every half an hour to hit that pause button and walk around the room for a bit. This will help your body as well as clear your mind.
Hold a video game party. Many kids enjoy playing video games and will thoroughly enjoy a party with a video game theme. Choose your child's favorite gaming system and have a cake made to show this. Then, set up the gaming system so your child and his friends can play game together.
If you get frustrated with a particular game, walk away from it for a little bit. If you stay in front of the screen, chances are your anger will get the best of you, and you won't make any progress. However, taking a short break will help you clear your head, and you can return refreshed.
Once your child enters high school, you may be tempted to allow them to play without much supervision since they are older. However, it is important to still limit their play time, as certain games can really draw kids in and keep them playing for hours. This isn't healthy, and you need to enforce playing in moderation.
Today a lot of the most popular and enjoyable games out there are available free-of-charge. Be aware that developers rarely produce these games out of the goodness of their hearts. Figure out where they intend to make a profit, i.e., how the game encourages you to spend money. Whether or not such games are worth your money is your own decision, but you should understand the mechanism that's intended to make the game profitable.
If you play online multiplayer games, don't neglect the power of voice chat! A microphone or headset is a very modest investment, and being able to talk to your fellow players has a lot of benefits. call of task ww2 objective tool can forge stronger bonds with the gaming community and be a more effective team player when you can communicate out loud.
Try to restrain your major gaming to only one kind of machine. Buying all the major consoles plus a gaming-worthy personal computer can cost up to thousands, just in hardware. Yet, most big titles will be available on almost all of them. Choose one platform to stick with for savings.
Monitor your child's video game playing. Video games are now rated just like movies and that can help. This allows you to monitor the content your child is exposed to. Depending on your child's age, keep him away from games that are intended for those who are more mature than him.
Even though the PS2 may not be the cream of the gaming system crop, if cheap is what you are after, it's probably your best bet. Not only that, the games on this system go for half the price than the ones on Xbox and PS3. This system has 10 years of previously played games available on the market.
Be patient if you are waiting for a major title to drop from sixty dollars to twenty. On average, it happens five months after the initial release date. However, some titles have actually lasted above the twenty dollar price point for one to two full years. Know how long you are willing to wait.
When buying games for your kids, look into the features of each selection. Many new games allow for interaction with other players, most of whom will be complete strangers. Some games feature online chatting, for instance. Take your kids' ages into consideration, but also think of their maturity levels.
If your child needs an extra boost at school in a certain subject, look for video games that have an educational focus on that subject. Children learn best when they are having fun. Playing these games every now and then may be able to reinforce a subject in which they need extra help.
Video games aren't all shooting and killing! Many games today work you out, let you dance, or train your brain. From games for handheld devices to consoles, you can find a great variety of options, which are non-violent. Don't just write off video games because you think they're all blood and gore!
As with many things, when you buy a new video game, you should read its manual. All new video games come with manuals that contain everything from setup information to basic controls. Without reading these booklets, you may not set it up correctly, or you may not be able to learn how to play the game properly.
Buy used games to get even more bang for your buck. Many game stores are selling previously owned copies of console games for half the price of a new copy. When you finish playing a used game, so long as it is in good shape, you can turn around and sell it back to the store yourself, too.
Video games can enhance your life in ways you never thought possible. visit the following website don't even have to leave your living room to learn how to speak Italian or lose those last 10 pounds! Hopefully this article has given you plenty to think about with gaming and how to make the best of your video play.
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- May 16, 2016
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Remember they teased us, Data gave his life for Picard. Guess I'll never know.
Never understood the need to take a well done original and redo it American style. For example, Life on Mars was a British classic; I only got two episodes into the American version before I deleted it from my server. Same for Being Human.Ugh, now I hear they are trying to buy Red Dwarf rights and give that to Kurtzman to ruin. It is to be an all female reboot like Ghostbusters 2016. The past Red Dwarf pilot for American television was bad enough. Just think what 15 or so American Woke producers will do to Red Dwarf! After Dr. Who it will be sad to see another British classic flushed down the toilet.
The rumor that I have heard is that there was a tremendous amount of production and budget issues, leading to two dozen producers, multiple writing teams, agendas, corporate mandates and scheduling/contract issues with Sir Patrick. A real nightmare leading to short cuts and inconsistency. Just go with the flow. Enjoy all the season three member berries. Hopefully they can pull in some old dude subscribers who actually pay for their subscription!If I can soak up a tenth of your oddroc knowledge through osmosis I'll be the better for it.
Nothing wrong with divergent opinions.
As long as people on both sides have an open mind for discussion.
As for Picard...........
End of season one, he gets a new synthetic body without the problem in the parietal lobe.
But he is not immortal, he can expect a "normal" life span.
But he is already 90 some odd years old.
So what's the point?
This is *exactly* why the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogy is also so terrible.What I object to with Picard is that it feels like fan-fiction written by committee. It's like Next Gen's greatest hits rolled up into one season... Q, the borg, time travel, yadda yadda, is there anything they didn't use as a hook? The only thing they didn't use was Wesley.. oh wait, scratch that, they did.
So far, the only Disney Star Wars movie I liked was Rogue One, and that's because everybody died, and they had to, to retain continuity, but it was brilliant. And what astounds me is that there's clearly some talent there -- the Mandalorian TV series is proof of that, and yet, they are making such dull, un-inspired junk because that's what they think sells.This is *exactly* why the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogy is also so terrible.
Well said, sir. Also agreed that Rogue One was pretty good. Star Wars Rebels was also decent, though it took a little time to really find its feet, and the final arc of the The Clone Wars: The Final Season was also pretty darn great.So far, the only Disney Star Wars movie I liked was Rouge One, and that's because everybody died, and they had to, to retain continuity, but it was brilliant. And what astounds me is that there's clearly some talent there -- the Mandalorian TV series is proof of that, and yet, they are making such dull, un-inspired junk because that's what they think sells.
TOS was not woke, woke did not exist then except as a tiny twisted dream in certain minds. TOS while it showed a bright inclusive future was not pushing an agenda. Woke is pushing a ludacris and deviant agenda to destroy society.Without debating the general validity of such an accusation, I must point out that it is especially strange to aim it at a Star Trek series. Being "Woke" has been a fundamental part of Star Trek since TOS.
"Woke", in the sense you are using, is actually a made-up term to describe *anything* the far right doesn't like, the same way they now use the words communist and socialist synonymously, even though the two words in reality describe vastly different ideologies.Woke is pushing a ludacris and deviant agenda to destroy society.
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Sitting in my room with a cold and got bored enough to cover this song for y'all. Same window as episode 1, 60 days later. Amazing how much greener everything got.
thenewgreen did you ever get around to recording your #songandawindow? I'd love to expand the series :)
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Tom Scott Singers performance ; music from "A stranger returns"Additional title: Go down deathAdditional title: I hear America singingAdditional title: I've been working on the railroadAdditional title: Boatmen's songAdditional title: Woodcutter's songAdditional title: Sunrise in my pocketAdditional title: SusanneAdditional title: Drunken sailorAdditional title: Shenandoah (Song)Additional title: Stranger returns (Motion picture)
NamesScott, Tom, 1912-1961 (Composer)Scott, Tom, 1912-1961 (Conductor)
Tom Scott audio collection
Dates / OriginDate Created: 1960 (Questionable)Place: New York, NY
Table of ContentsPart 1: Shenandoah (0:00-2:23) [ends abruptly] / arranged by Tom Scott -- Go down death (2:28-7:17) / Tom Scott -- I hear America singing (7:23-13:05): I've been working on the railroad ; The boatmen's song ; The woodcutter's song (Sunrise in my pocket) ; Susanne ; Drunken sailor / folk songs arranged by Tom Scott. Part 2: Times Square event (from the 1956 motion picture "A stranger returns") (3:28) / Tom Scott.
Library locationsRodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded SoundShelf locator: *LJ-12 6012
TopicsChoruses, Secular (Mixed voices), UnaccompaniedChoruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with instrumental ensembleFolk songs -- United StatesSongs (Medium voice) with guitarElectronics with orchestraWhitman, Walt, 1819-1892. I hear America singingMotion picture music
NotesStatement of responsibility: featuring music written and arranged by Tom Scott. Time [Times] Square event [from the motion picture "A stranger returns"],Content: "Order B68039; Tom Scott Singers"--From original audio disc (Side 1). "Order B68039; Time Square events"--From original audio disc (Side 2)Performers: Part 1: Tom Scott Singers ; Tom Scott, arranger, composer, conductor and narrator (Part 1: track 3) ; [Unidentified baritone and narrator] (Part 1: track 2) ; [Unindentified mezzo-soprano ; guitarist, banjo player and drummer] (Part 1: track 3). Part 2: electrical tape with orchestra.Acquisition: Separated from; Music Division, Tom Scott papers, 1912-1970 (bulk 1942-1960); JPB 12-08.Acquisition: Gift; Susanna Scott; 2011.
Physical DescriptionAudio discExtent: 1 audio disc (16 min., 33 sec.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, aluminum-based lacquer, mono ; 12 in.
Description"I hear America singing" (Part 1, track 3) includes narration by the composer/arranger some of Walt Whitman's poem "I hear America singing".
Type of ResourceSound recording
IdentifiersRLIN/OCLC: 946650652NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b20940645Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): cc8a15f0-98b1-0134-ff11-00505686a51c
Rights StatementThe copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
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fun. have confirmed plans to start work on their new album next year.
The band will start writing and recording new material in 2014, following the global success of their most recent collection Some Nights in 2012.
"There's, like, hints of a game plan," guitarist Jack Antonoff told Billboard of the album's progress.
"The way we work is pretty spontaneous and pretty quick.
"Some Nights was written and recorded in a two-month time period, and I think that's one of the elements that made it successful as an album. It should be a documentation of a band in a moment, not a giant three-year process.
"So the next album will be the same thing. I assume some time at the beginning of next year we'd like to be in the studio, but that all depends on when the feeling hits and when we have a concept that's worthy."
Watch the music video for fun.'s 'Why Am I The One' below:
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When A Mighty Wind came out last year, it received a rather lukewarm response from the critics. I was really disappointed because I had enjoyed Christopher Guest's previous film (Best in Show) enormously. I didn't go to see it at the cinema, but since we subscribed to LOVEFiLM we've been catching up on a lot of films that we missed when when they came out. I have to say that the critics were talking utter tosh. A Mighty Wind is a wonderful film. It's true that there aren't quite as many 'laugh out loud' moments as Best in Show, but it's still very funny, acutely observed and unexpectedly touching.
The film is a mock documentary about a reunion folk concert held in memory of a recently-deceased folk impresario. The details of the costumes, old album covers and album titles are so perfectly judged that you start thinking that they must be real. The semi-improvised dialogue works brilliantly, and there are some fabulous moments when a character comes out with something completely bizarre or outrageous. The part that worked best for me was the tender relationship between Mitch (completely dazed after his recent release from a mental institution) and Mickey (his one-time musical and romantic partner, until they had a huge row). Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara judge their performance perfectly, as Mitch and Mickey tentatively get to know one another again. It's a bonus that the music is actually pretty good, and I even found myself humming Mitch and Mickey's slightly sickly hits for a while after watching the film.
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Activision, PG, RRP $80. Also PS2, GameCube, PC, * * * *
Artfully designed for the attention-deficit generation, Madagascar keeps youngsters constantly entertained by serving up fun activities. The amusing movie characters and dialogue ensure plenty of giggles and mistakes are never punished. Players must use the varied abilities of a lion, giraffe, hippo, zebra and penguin to complete tasks beginning with an exciting zoo escape and concluding with a daring island rescue.
Players can race ostriches, sneak past guards, dodge city traffic, explore the jungle, guide bees, solve puzzles, waterslide against alligators, block toilets, operate cranes, rescue critters, bounce on mushrooms and co-ordinate a penguin mutiny. Fun bonuses include shuffleboard, dancing contests, mini-golf and wonderful retro-inspired arcade games. Adults will breeze through the game in a few hours, but youngsters should be content replaying the adventure many times.
Midway, MA15+, RRP $80. Also Xbox, * * ½
More than 50 years since a UFO allegedly crashed at Roswell in New Mexico, the public's fascination with the Area 51 military base remains strong. But this competent yet generic shooter will disappoint even the most dedicated conspiracy theorist, despite a frenetic opening featuring plenty of explosions, swarms of mutant creatures and heart-threatening frights. Traipsing through endless corridors becomes dull and repetitive, even when it is overlaid with a story of shadowy government intrigue.
Alien powers such as enhanced melee or ranged viral attacks add spice, and you can also get your hands on alien weaponry to complement the well-balanced selection of terrestrial firepower. Online multi-player modes are standard fair, apart from Infection, in which players assume the role of soldiers or mutants, which is unlikely to hold your interest for long.
Capcom, M, RRP $80, * * * *
This game transports players to a mythical prehistoric era when humans used their cunning to rise to the top of the food chain. The village chief delivers hunting and gathering assignments. Most gathering duties are dull (except egg stealing), but slaying beasts and bringing back spoils such as meat, horns, bones and hides is terrific fun. You can construct weapons such as blades, swords, hammers and blowguns.
Attacks are performed by flicking the right analog stick, which initially feels awkward and is hampered by a wayward camera. While enjoyable alone, you need to head online to get the most out of this game. With friends, the sense of camaraderie and teamwork is fantastic. Working together luring monsters into traps is hugely satisfying. Pity that setting up network games is so fiddly.
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DVD Review: Quiz
Quiz is based on the true story of the biggest game show scandal since Twenty-One in the 1950’s. Many Americans are unaware that Who Wants to be A Millionaire? was originally a British series, which was imported to the United States, where pounds were converted into dollars. Quiz begins with the network, ITV, developing the game show with no idea of how swiftly it will turn into an international phenomenon.
What was supposed to be a light entertainment soon becomes an obsession for many people, as untold numbers of fans start devoting an amazing amount of energy and ingenuity to getting in the hot seat. Army Major Charles Ingram (Matthew McFadyen) finds trivia quizzes rather pointless, but his wife Diana (Sian Clifford) and brother-in-law Adrian (Trystan Gravelle) soon make it their life’s mission to play for a million pounds. Both get on the show, but neither of them reach the pinnacle they so desperately desire. Charles is drafted to go on the show, and despite his reluctance, he finds himself climbing up the ladder over the course of two nights to everybody’s amazement. With a head-scratching strategy, he answers fifteen questions and wins the million.
Unfortunately for the Ingrams, they never get the chance to enjoy their windfall. Within hours, the network starts to challenge the victory, claiming that Ingram cheated. They come up with a number of different ways that the fraud could have been committed, ranging from vibrating cell phones strapped to his extremities to a confederate in the audience coughing at opportune moments. This leads to a media circus and a trial where the Ingrams and their alleged partner, Tecwen Whittock (Michael Jibson) become reviled and derided figures where everybody assumes their guilt, despite the fact that the Ingrams and Whittock never met. It’s up to their defense barrister, Sonia Woodley, QC (a terrific Helen McCrory) to point out that the evidence is not nearly as compelling as everybody believes.
Arguably, the MVP of the series is Michael Sheen, whose sparkling performance as the game show host Chris Tarrant, who manages to provide a ray of good humor in every scene in which he appears.
While this story and its aftermath are common knowledge in the UK, Americans are largely unaware of it, due to the fact that it happened right around 9/11 and got lost in the resulting news cycle. Even if one knows the entire narrative, Quiz is likely to reveal aspects of the story that went largely overlooked by the anti-Ingram press. Quizdoes a remarkable job of refusing to take a side in the case, presenting a damning case against the Ingrams while simultaneously providing a powerful defense of the couple as well.
Over the course of three episodes, viewers see the growing subculture of people who have developed vast stores of trivia knowledge in order to help themselves and others profit from the show, illustrating how Who Wants to be a Millionaire? became a symbol of more than just harmless fun. For untold numbers of people, it became an opportunity to realize their dreams. The extremes to how such enthusiasm gripped large swaths of the community illustrate how any seemingly innocent pleasure can take a dark turn, but what’s more disturbing is how quickly the populace can condemn people after a public accusation.
The Ingrams bore the brunt of an incredible media circus. Was it deserved, or did a network desperate for ratings and relevance allow an innocent couple to be railroaded? Based on the story presented in Quiz, there’s no way to know for certain whether the Ingrams did it or not. All the viewer can know for sure from Quiz is that the series is terrifically entertaining, and stands as a serious warning against the prospect of trial by media circus.
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Hill's new album, Give It a Rest, is scheduled for release in 2018. The the title track was picked up for exclusive rotation on KCRW in Los Angeles almost immediately following its completion, where she was invited to make her American debut in the fall of 2015. She has since been signed to an American EDM Label (Ultra Music) as a topline writer, and completed a large body of work. The new video/single for her song ‘On Camera’ was directed by Caitlin Cronenberg.
"Working with Caitlin felt effortless. The creative approach was fluid and allowed for deviation from the original treatment, which made the whole process feel more authentic and fulfilling. Analog stop-motion - especially with Caitlin's eye for absolutely stunning still frames - is the perfect "subtle nod" to the lyric. The song is about bdsm, essentially. From the perspective of the submissive - it's about power being willfully surrendered. It was written over a trap beat but with all the experimental soul elements as an overlay."
A combination of retro aesthetics, enduring lyrics and alt-rock grit.
The best music happens when artists refuse to remain stuck in their own comfort zones and creative boxes. Whenever this happens, they are free to give full range to their vision, and they can really come up with something that’s groundbreaking and personable. This is certainly the case here with Tommy Red and his brand new EP release, “I Wanna Be Exploited.”
Marva Von Theo is an Electropop / Synthwave duo formed in 2016 by the Athens-based singer-songwriter Marva Voulgari and the Vienna-based composer-producer Theo Foinidis.
Their Debut Album “Dream within a Dream” was released early in 2018. The 12 songs on their Album, lean towards an electronic sound that incorporates a variety of influences ranging from the music of the 80’s until today. Darkwave sounds, Jazz harmonies, Rock and Dance drum beats resonate together and mature into something darkly romantic.
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The film opens to a seemingly domestic scene involving Mat (Josh Lucas), his girlfriend Andrea (Lucy Owen) and her son from a previous relationship. After a fiery breakup with his girlfriend, Mat is seen wandering the streets of New York with apparently nowhere to go. Meanwhile, Alan (Stephen Plunkett) and his girlfriend Farrah (Mickey Sumner) are caught up in conversation in the aftermath of an ill-fated sexual encounter, preparing for a house party in their small Harlem brownstone apartment. The guests include friends of Farrah from her job working at a New York modern dance company as well as Alan's co-workers from his job as a legal aid lawyer. In the midst of the party, as Farrah tends to guests, she spots Mat seated in the living room and Alan and Mat make eye contact linking the two seemingly separate story lines.
At the party, Alan informs Mat that he is about to leave the next morning with Farrah for a vacation to Quebec, where he intends to propose to his girlfriend. Later in the evening, Earl (Austin Pendleton), a friend of Mat and Alan's father, arrives at the party escorted by a significantly younger, attractive Korean filmmaker. Earl regales the party guests with stories of his adventures in the late 1970s along with Mat and Alan's father including a threesome sexual encounter. The party winds down early the next morning and Farrah awakens to realize that she and Alan are late for their flight. As Alan and Farrah hurry to the airport, Mat awakens in the empty apartment.
Expecting his brother to be gone for two weeks, Mat settles into the apartment making himself at home. Mat explores his new surroundings venturing briefly out into the neighborhood before retreating to his brother's apartment. After injuring his foot on the broken shards of a jar he had dropped earlier, summons his girlfriend Andrea and the two apparently reconcile as she tends to his injury. Andrea, who has been displaced from her apartment as a result of a bed bug infestation brings her son Ronnie (Cory Nichols) to Alan's apartment and the three of them set up house. Mat and Ronnie locate an abandoned television (Alan had previously not had a television in the apartment) on the street and set it up in the apartment shortly before Alan's apartment begins experiencing intermittent power outages.
Alan returns from his vacation alone and much earlier than expected to find his brother and several other guests sleeping in his apartment. Rather than confronting his unexpected guests, Alan passively accepts the presence of the unwanted guests. After Ronnie goes to stay with his father, Mat, Andrea and Alan spend a tumultuous evening together. The next day while walking through Riverside Park, Alan breaks down and confides in Andrea that Farrah had left him during their vacation and he had not been able to propose. Alan also reveals that he is very sad and angry although these attributes are often repressed. Mat grows frustrated by the deepening bond between Alan and Andrea and provokes a confrontation with Andrea that results in her angrily leaving the apartment. Alan restrains Mat who wants to continue berating Andrea as she leaves the apartment.
Later that evening, Alan ventures downtown where he wanders through the Feast of San Gennaro. On his way to meet Mat at a bar with some old friends, Alan gets involved in a fight with three rowdy men on the street. Alan arrives at the bar with a noticeable bruise on his face. The evening descends into drunken and drug-fueled debauchery. Mat and Alan traipse through St. Nicholas Park, stumbling on a film crew producing what appears to be a 19th-century period piece. The two brothers harass a member of the crew and steal his walkie-talkie before finally making it back to the apartment. Beginning to sober, Alan wonders aloud whether Farrah will return.
The next morning Mat and Alan begin to reach their respective boiling points. Unable to open a locked bathroom door, the brothers begin stabbing at the door with a kitchen knife before turning their aggression on each other. Alan various problems overflow and he briefly sees a visage of his infirmed father before confronting Mat. As Mat and Alan's confrontation is about the come to a head, the door to the apartment opens and Farrah returns. As she talks to Alan, Mat leaves the apartment seemingly without any destination. The film closes and we see that Alan and Farrah are continuing to live together several months later however their interactions appear icy and distant. The film ends with the various characters never having fully resolved the myriad issues in their complex lives that had seemed to be promised by the title of the film.Josh Lucas as Mat
Stephen Plunkett as Alan
Mickey Sumner as Farrah
Lucy Owen as Andrea
Cory Nichols as Ronnie
Louisa Krause as Elinor
Austin Pendleton as Earl
Sarah Steele as Sarah
Samantha Sherman as Jodi
Filming for The Mend was completed on location in New York City during October 2013.
The Mend marks the feature film directorial debut of John Magary. Magary had previously directed the 2008 short film The Second Line, which was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
The Mend was one of 8 films selected from among 1,324 submissions to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in March 2014.
It has a score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 76 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film was profiled by Time as one of top 10 films at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival and received a series of favorable reviews from critics. The film's script is noted for its "good ear for conversational dialogue [and] a real knack for creating a lived-in vibe".
The Hollywood Reporter called the film "a convincing and refreshingly indirect examination of handed down emotional flaws" and noted that "Josh Lucas offers one of his strongest performances to date." Also held out for praise was the film's "edgy vibe enhanced by the string section performing Judd Greenstein and Michi Wiancko's modernist score."
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Diana, a dreamer of Las Vegas, embarked on a thrilling adventure.
She arrived at her hotel and explored the city’s nightlife, casinos, and endless possibilities for adventure.
She was awestruck by the towering casinos and the dazzling lights, but struggled with slot machines and table games. After a few hours, she rode the Big Shot thrill ride at the Stratosphere Tower and visited the Observation Deck.
Diana enjoyed a pool party and nightclub, then spent the next few days exploring shows, museums, new restaurants, white-water rafting down the Colorado River, and skydiving over the desert. Her trip was an unforgettable experience, reminding her that anything is possible in the city that never sleeps.
Welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada, where vibrant nightlife meets awe-inspiring natural wonders. From the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas Strip to the tranquility of nearby natural landscapes, this city offers an unforgettable blend of entertainment and exploration. Immerse yourself in the energetic atmosphere, catch world-class shows, tempt fate at the casinos, and venture into the stunning outdoors.
Experience the Vibrant Nightlife of the Las Vegas Strip
Begin your Las Vegas adventure by delving into the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This dazzling boulevard is a symphony of lights, entertainment, and excitement. Stroll along the Strip to witness the grandeur of themed hotels, experience elaborate fountain shows, and immerse yourself in the city’s electric energy that comes alive after the sun sets.
Catch a Show
Las Vegas is renowned for its world-class entertainment. From breathtaking Cirque du Soleil performances to A-list music residencies, the city boasts an array of shows that cater to every taste. Book your tickets in advance to ensure you don’t miss out on the extraordinary spectacles that grace the stages.
Try Your Luck at the Casinos
Channel your inner high roller by trying your luck at the city’s renowned casinos. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or a curious beginner, the casinos offer a variety of games and experiences. Take a chance at the slot machines, join a poker table, or place your bets on a game of roulette—all while enjoying the ambiance of these dazzling gaming establishments.
Explore Nearby Natural Wonders
Escape the city’s dazzling lights for a taste of nature’s grandeur just a short drive away. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Red Rock Canyon, where towering sandstone formations create a stunning backdrop for hiking and photography. Alternatively, venture to the Hoover Dam or Lake Mead for a dose of impressive engineering and serene waters.
Tips to Remember When Traveling
Hydration is Key: Las Vegas has a desert climate, so carry a water bottle to stay hydrated, especially during outdoor activities.
Sun Protection: The desert sun can be intense. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to shield yourself from the sun’s rays.
Reservations and Tickets
Plan ahead and make reservations for shows, restaurants, and attractions to avoid disappointment, especially during peak tourist seasons.
If you’re new to casinos, familiarize yourself with basic casino etiquette and rules for various games.
Las Vegas involves a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes to explore the Strip and other attractions.
Explore Beyond the Strip
While the Strip offers plenty of excitement, consider exploring downtown Las Vegas and its revitalized Fremont Street for a different vibe.
If you plan to gamble, set a budget and stick to it. Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a financial burden.
With these insights and tips, your Las Vegas adventure promises to be a dynamic mix of entertainment and exploration. Whether you’re captivated by the city’s nightlife or the natural wonders that surround it, Las Vegas offers an experience that resonates with every traveler.
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Like this, for example: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=323909610753051544#
Yes, it's not about sex, yes, it's about 2 hours... but damn, it's fucking awesome!
"...The main storyline of the film, which occurs two years after the Battle of Yavin takes place on Kashyyyk. During the film, scenes also take place in outer space and in spacecraft including the Millennium Falcon and an Imperial Star Destroyer. The variety-show segments and cartoon introduce a few other locales, such as a cantina on the desert planet of Tatooine and a gooey, reddish ocean planet known as Panna.
The program also features brief appearances by other Star Wars characters, including Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa (who sings the film's "theme song", set to the music of John Williams's Star Wars theme, near the end). The program also features a cartoon produced by Toronto-based Nelvana that officially introduces the bounty hunter Boba Fett..."
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is a show for young girls. There is no getting around this. Whether you love it, hate it or couldn't care less, the fact remains: it is a cartoon aimed at young children that teaches lessons about friendship and has some kid-friendly humor to keep their attention. It has pop culture references, but generally only those that the target demographic (Little. GIRLS.) would "get" (as if pop culture references are in any way a barometer for what is funny to begin with #familyguysucks), such as a pony-themed version of Katy Perry's "California Gurls" which was used in a commercial once.
It is not Animaniacs or Freakazoid or *insert show here* in that it isn't a mixture of kid entertainment and borderline-risque adult humor meant to fly over the heads of children. It's not Adventure Time or Spongebob Squarepants in that it isn't fun to get high and watch. Bronies themselves will tell you that a lot of the appeal of the show is that it's so cute and innocent and genuine. And y'know what? It is. But it's made for little girls and it's fucking creepy when people in their 20's and 30's identify with it. Anyone who tells you that MLP is hilarious on it's own merits has already more than imbibed the Kool-Aid and should be thrown in the nearest incinerator immediately for the good of all mankind. (Initially I appended "before they breed" to that last sentence, but hahahaha YEAH RIGHT.)
Artistically, MLP:FIM falls into the Dexter's Fairly Odd Home for Imaginary Powerpuff Girls genre of highly stylized bullshit that all looks like it was shat out of the same Korean animation hellhole which pays their "artists" 50 cents a week to churn out boring, same-y children's show animation by the toilet load.
The initial lead writer for MLP:FIM was Lauren Faust (who's writing credits include - surprise! - the Powerpuff GIrls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends). Faust, a staunch feminist, signed onto the project hoping to address some of her concerns over the rampant sexism in the My Little Pony franchise, and good on her for it. She has, though, been oddly silent regarding her creation becoming jack off fodder for the autist patriarchy. Perhaps the clickity clank, clickity clank of money going into her piggy bank has drowned out the sound of thousands of sperglords feverishly "clopping" over her show's "plot".
I mean, her response to the glorified child horse snuff porn of Scootabuse was basically "haha, oh you guys! The other ponies are a little hard on Scootaloo but in more of a 'big sister' way!". A stunning rebuke indeed. Patriarchy Status: Smashed.
Regardless, she has since stepped down and now plans to direct a documentary on the Brony phenomenon which only goes to show that one person's totally understandable - dare I say noble? - crusade against sexism in children's media is another person's sexist, pedo-tastic, autistic cash cow and that both of those hypothetical people are the same person in this case.
AwfulVision salutes you, Lauren Faust, for fighting the good fight against sexism until the exact moment it became financially viable not to!
Something Awful is in the process of changing hands to a new owner. In the meantime we're pausing all updates and halting production on our propaganda comic partnership with Northrop Grumman.
Dear god this was an embarrassment to not only this site, but to all mankind
Landmarks and statues around the world: old, boring and could use an update.
Join the SA Forum photoshop goons in their quest to make horror wholesome!
Yes, there are finally enough games for a new round of One Sentence Reviews
As you may have noticed, the most popular viral videos at any given time are amazingly banal, annoying, and cliched pieces of waste. It almost seems as if the internet naturally gravitates towards the worst possible Youtube and Google video selections. So it stands to reason that if the terrible videos become popular, then the unpopular videos must be awesome! We here at Something Awful present to you AwfulVision™, our own patented service dedicated to showcasing a wide selection of unpopular videos that apparently must be good! Welcome to Web 3.9. Welcome to AwfulVision™!
Copyright ©2023 Jeffrey "of" YOSPOS & Something Awful
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Sunday, October 23, was the return of my most favorite show in television history, The Walking Dead. Returning for its 7th season to answer the question, who gets to meet Lucille up close and personal.
But before I get into that, I wanted to say a few things about the shows fans and people that do not follow the show.
If you say you are a fan and do not watch it when it originally airs, and have no real good excuse, like hospitalization, death or the like, and you have to dvr it, then you are not a TRUE fan! True fans make sure they are in front of that TV at 8:55pm every Sunday to catch the new episode come hail or high water. In saying that, expect the REAL true fans to be talking about it the next day and expect spoilers! If you don't want spoilers, watch the damn show when it airs! Dont walk around saying, oh don't tell me what happened, or I didn't see it yet! How can you even expect people to be all hush hush for days afterwards with a show that is usually as shocking as this one? You are not a real fan and are selfish thinking others should not talk about it because you are to lame to watch the show when it airs!...End. Of. Statement.
People that do not follow the show at all. Are you serious? Yea I was just as surprised as you. At least the ones that don't watch it when they should, watch it eventually. I think a lot of people get turned off because the show has zombies in it. But as I have tried to tell non-watchers, it's more than just about killing zombies, it's about the world after the apocalypse. It's about surviving in the worst of situations, understanding what you, as a human being, are capable of, preserving humanity and building a society again. It's about the ties that bind us and break us, it's about love and compassion and just trying to get through another day on this wrecked planet. It's about Life.
If you think about it, it's kind of about what life is now, without the zombies.
Anyway, I digress.....
This is the best show I have ever had the pleasure of watching on TV. I even love the Talking Dead afterwards although I mostly fall asleep after the show, I have to get up early to go to work the next day.
The season 7 premiere was, hands down, the hardest episode of any series that I have ever seen except for maybe The Red Wedding courtesy of GoT (that's Game of Thrones for you boring TV watchers) . It's shocking, it's violent, it's stifling, it's gripping and it's compelling to the point I actually was holding my breath for about 45 minutes.
I kind of knew it was going to be Abraham to get on the wrong side of Lucille, but I never in a million years expected Glenn to get there too and to do it precisely as it was done in the GR was almost too much to watch. I was actually stunned after I screamed, and I'm pretty sure my neighbors thought my house was broken into or something LOL. Then the long arduous journey of breaking Rick, I was so uneasy after that episode, I did not fall asleep until way after midnight. I did make it to work though LOL as many protested they did or were not going to go in! I made it!
Even though I read the cliffnotes of the GRs, I have an idea of what is going to happen, I just can't wait for the next episode of this show to air. However I do not think I will be watching that episode again for a very long time.
Viva La Dead!
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Listen In! Bach to Basics
Learn about why J.S. Bach composed his B Minor Mass and why it is important to music history.
The St. Thomas Episcopal Church hosts monthly lectures by the Bach Vespers- an ensemble dedicated to Bach’s music. What better place to learn about why J.S. Bach composed his B Minor Mass and why it is important to music history! Enjoy live musical examples performed by chamber musicians and mix and mingle with musicians at a post-talk reception.
Presenter: Matthew Swanson
Guest Speaker: Douglas Easterling, Musicologist
100 Miami Avenue Terrace Park
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The Netflix series ‘Mask Girl’ has ignited discussions and debates with its boundary-pushing narrative and discomforting themes. Among its controversial elements, Nana’s portrayal as ‘Kim Momi B’ stands out for its shocking transformations and provocative storytelling. From plastic surgery to graphic scenes and unexpected developments, the show relentlessly challenges conventional norms.
Unveiling Extreme Transformations
Released on the 18th, ‘Mask Girl’ chronicles the life of Kim Momi, an ordinary office worker grappling with appearance insecurities. By night, she morphs into an internet broadcasting BJ, masking her face, and unwittingly plunges into a series of unexpected events. Nana’s dynamic portrayal brings this character’s journey to life, navigating radical changes with intensity.
Narrative Compression and Amplification
Despite condensing its plot from a webtoon, ‘Mask Girl’ magnifies discomforting themes. It pushes boundaries through extreme actions and visuals that leave an indelible mark. Scenes depicting Nana’s character undergoing facial reconstruction, her involvement in a murder, and other dramatic twists challenge viewers’ perceptions of comfort in storytelling.
Navigating Unsettling Territory
The show’s audacious approach, however, comes with a cost. The unsettling nature of the narrative might alienate viewers, causing some to pause their viewing experience. Scenes like the dismemberment of an admirer and the character’s implication in disturbing events force audiences to confront their limits of discomfort.
Graphic Visuals and Provocations
Explicit visuals play a pivotal role in ‘Mask Girl.’ Scenes featuring Nana’s character undressing upon entering prison, combined with suggestive imagery, push boundaries and blur the line between discomfort and artistic intent. These sequences prompt viewers to grapple with their own thresholds for discomfort in entertainment.
Legacy of Uncomfortable Impressions
As the series concludes, the lingering impressions are those of discomfort. Nana’s portrayal shines among a constellation of bold performances, but the show’s legacy is built on the unsettling experiences it thrusts upon its audience. ‘Mask Girl’ dares to traverse the realms of discomfort, challenging traditional storytelling conventions.
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The Secret in their Eyes
(El secreto de sus ojos)
Krishna Chaitanya M
Juan Jose Campanella
Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago
Run time (mins)
Romance, Mystery, Revenge
Amazon Prime (India)
The movie starts with the protagonist, Benjamin, tired of his life and wanting to write a novel. The story he choses is an unsolved murder case, he handled as a legal investigator, 20 years back. I have never watched a movie with so many underlying themes like murder mystery, love, lust, grief, revenge and yet ending up being brilliant.
The entire movie runs on 2 main story lines, one obvious - murder case and other not so obvious - an unfinished emotions between Benjamin and Irene. And also the entire movie reflects the contrast of emotions like, unexpressed love and violent lust, public investigation and private investigation etc.,
This movie has vivid characters like - Sandoval, who is Benjamin’s alcoholic colleague and friend, Morales, who is the husband of the victim, Gomez, suspect of the murder case and so on. Every character has an important role is this movie.
Cinematography didn’t catch my attention much, as it has to go along with narrative for such stories, except for one particular scene - unbroken long chasing scene in football stadium. Splendid will be an understatement for such long shot, if no CGI is used.
Overall, a must watch movie for any kind of movie buff.
My Overall Ratings (of 5):
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Spring, and what I'm reading
This is the crabapple tree beside my driveway. The golden glow is from after-supper-daylight-savings-time sunshine -- or perhaps our admiration.
Since I'm knitting a secret project, knit-talk is on hold for a few days. Books are fair game though.
On our trip we listened to an audiobook of THUD! By Terry Pratchett. Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels are favorites of my son, so this was a great thing to listen to in the car from more than one perspective. (The kids were along for an hour and a half of our trip each way, 'till we reached Grandma's house). There are lots to like about Pratchett's Discworld books - personally I enjoy laughing out loud and feeling bright to have caught the joke - which is probably more to the author's credit than mine. Adding to the fun of this book is the nightly six o'clock reading of Where's My Cow? to "young Sam Vimes". We STILL read out loud to our two, though we aren't as dedicated these days as Sam Vimes is. The Discword books are a series, sort of. So, it's your pick whether you plunge in with this one, to see if you like it, or start with an earlier book, like Night Watch, or read about them here at the author's web site. The series is often sold with other fantasy novels -- and if you like modern fantasy, you'll probably like these. But it would be a mistake to avoid these books because you don't care for that sort of thing. Unless you don't like to laugh & feel witty.
Now I'm listening to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer while I walk, do my chores, and sometimes while I knit. It's hard to evaluate a book while you're in the middle of it, other than to say I'm enjoying it, and I tend to look for opportunities to get back to it. Good signs.
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When Marina Shifrin released a video on YouTube of her quitting her job at a video production company through the medium of interpretive dance, little could she have realised what an internet sensation she'd become. To date, her video has had 10.8 million views.
Now the company she left because of a row over content versus exposure has responded with a parody of her original piece. Taiwan-based Next Media Animation has filmed its employees doing a similar interpretive dance to Kayne West's Gone, but extolling the benefits of working for the company and ending with a recruitment message. It's basically looking for a replacement for Shifrin.
The only problem is it might have backfired. It's so far received over two million views, but many of the comments underneath are far from complimentary.
"Funny how a video goes viral about quality versus views in content creation and the company that apparently values quantity over quality puts out a copycat response to a creative and amusing piece of content made by an under-appreciated talented asset that got away. Good luck NMA, you're going to need it," posted Ultimate K/D.
"Marina was right, you have no f*** idea about content," wrote Tania Moreno.
However, our favourite comes from LockSteady: "They were dancing like someone was holding a gun to their heads and shouting: DANCE MONKEYS! DANCE!"
The original is far, far better...
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Feel like having a xylophone song break your heart? Here is Belgian-Australian Gotye and Kiwi artist Kimbra, who will, with layers of synthesizers, cowbells, and xylophones, rhythmically give off a vibe that is both quirky and bleak. Gotye spent eight weeks at number one on the Australian charts this summer with this single off his 2011 album Making Mirrors. He is the first Australian act to do so since Savage Garden and their hit “Truly, Madly, Deeply” (a song that I still […]
This composition was my favourite from last year. It grows agonizingly slow, is layered and heavy. It is epic. Warning though, if you’re in an impatient mood or too chipper… maybe hold off from listening to this piece until you’re alone in a dark room and just heard a dramatic story about a hero dying. Can you tell what film score it was composed for?
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Long-form content upsets mobile video expectations
Much to the surprise of analysts and pundits who proclaimed the future of mobile video lies in short-form, "snackable" content, long-form content like primetime dramatic series is proving surprisingly popular among consumers, according to Nielsen Mobile.
Nielsen reports NBC is drawing the largest mobile video audience--citing internal network numbers, the Peacock generated 1.8 million mobile video streams during the fall, 1.3 million of them devoted to full episodes of programs like Heroes, The Office and Lipstick Jungle. "Long-form is doing better for us than short-form, and yes, we're surprised," NBC.com general manager Steve Andrade tells MediaWeek. "But we shouldn't be surprised, since we had the same thought online, and that's proven not to be true."
That doesn't mean viewers are consuming hour-long programs in one sitting, however. CBS splits episodes of series like CSI into six or seven clearly labeled segments, enabling mobile subscribers to screen the first seven minutes of a show and then come back at a later time to view the next seven minutes. NBC employs a similar strategy. "The whole idea of snackable is true," said CBS Mobile senior VP Jeff Sellinger. "People have less time, but don't want less content."
Sellinger adds subscribers are far less likely to search for content on their phones compared to the web, meaning familiar, heavily promoted shows like CSI fare best on mobile. "What we find is that discovery is a problem," he said. CBS nevertheless remains dedicated to creating original content for the mobile platform, and has so far produced close to 1,000 episodes of Daily Delivery, which features brief blasts of entertainment news.
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The siren screaming through Hilo, 16-year-old Leilani’s hometown on Hawaii’s Big Island, is her first warning of coming catastrophe. But she and her father stick to their planned trip from Hilo to Honolulu, where she is to undergo tests for her epilepsy. They fly to the island of Oahu, and that’s when the world veers off course: The president appears on television in a frightened state. Satellite and electrical networks collapse. Commercial airline flights cease. At the same time, Leilani is having epileptic episodes filled with visions of ancient Hawaiian gods.
When the military begins to corral people into makeshift camps, Leilani and her father realize that they must find their way back to Hilo on their own. Thus begins their desperate, horrifying struggle to return home, island by island.
Recommended for fans of Graham Salisbury’s evocative Hawaiian historical thrillers, Austin Aslan’s debut novel, the first in a series, is an action-packed adventure, rich with details about Hawaii’s geological diversity, cultural hostilities and ecological crises.
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We counted 40 people sitting in the changing desert light. The first one to read was Carol Calvillo, with a poem titled The House of Marie Durant. A great start. Although James Smiths, Jim, started with the intro signed in ASL by Dori, followed by Dan Bishop and the tribute to Johnny Cash. Some songs like Pocahontas and me and Jackson were just played over the loudspeakers but all the other songs Al Brock sang life with his guitar.
Jean Bishop read a poem by Jennielee Bishop, her mother in law: The Cowboy's wife. A fun, yet insightful poem about life on the ranch. Dan read two poems about work on the range, about a mean bull and building fences, written by Judd Bishop his father.
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So how was Wondercon 09, my first ever convention of all time, ever? Well, it was pretty damn wonderful. I mean, the day started off great and everything went according to the plan, which is rare. But Adam and I planned to leave my house at 6:45 to get to my uncle's house at 7:45 to get to the con at 9:00 where we would meet up with our hosts from Tao Toys which we conveniently saw as soon as we stepped foot out of the parking lot and things seemed to be going a little TOO smoothly.
That's when it seemed like our spirits pretty much fell to shit.
Instead of having like... a table and perhaps a chair to sit on and the poster we paid 9 whole bucks to have printed out hanging up behind us, we had nothing. The booth that Tony and the gang set up was pretty well set up to suit their needs at the convention and I was pretty damn impressed by their effeciency in comparison to some other booths at the show yet for our goal of setting up our fresh off the printers run of 100 comics and maybe like a place for me to do free sketches, it was pretty dismal. Not that I blame them at all, mind you.
This isn't a bitch fest and I am extraordinarily grateful for Tony, Nick, Hollis, and ESPECIALLY Logan for helping us out as much as they could and getting us into the show for free. It's just, when you spend a coulple hours crammed in a corner with a thin table that had legs that couldn't properly fold out into a stable 90 degree angle hoping it doesn't tilt over and all your comics will be crushed by something while conventioneers pass by you knocking into your feet as you try to do free sketches for all the people that have no idea why you are sitting partially in the isle shilling comic books in the vendor's area when the artist alley is probably a more appropriate location... well let's just say you get to feeling a little glum. A lot glum at times.
Luckily, there were litterally DOZENS of awesome people who did come up to the table to purchase a copy of Psychotronik Comics Presents #1 from Adam and myself. That made me happy and reaching into the pouch of my sweater and feeling the wad of one dollar bills from sales pretty much alleviated what could have otherwise been a pretty shitty state of mind. That was the problem, you see? There were simply too many people, who cared far too much about the comic I was presenting for me to feel too horribly upset about the convention. No matter how much I would have liked to be a pissy little asshole in San Francisco today, it was pretty much impossible.
Also, while there some really awesome stuff happened. The team of Adam and Logan were all over the Moscone center shoving PCP into the hands of a few highly respected comic book artists and writers undubitably trashed the book once we weren't looking. Who are these creators? Oh, do the names Erik Larsen, Brian Azzarello, and MIKE FUCKING MIGNOLA ring a bell? They should. Because they rock. Mignola was even gracious enough to sign my copy of Gotham by Gaslight and a badass Legends of The Dark Knight issue he did. Azzarello signed the inside of my Doctor 13 trade (which ranked among the top 5 trades in my collection even before it was signed). Unfortunately, Jim Lee wasn't there Saturday so I couldn't get my hardcover of All Star Batman and Robin signed and I had totally forgot Ryan Sook was going to be there, I really wanted to get something signed from him too and my friend Mike showed me an awesome sketchbook he was selling, I would have probably splurged and bought one for myself had I known... Bastard me.
Anyways, that's the jist of it. This is so late because I'm a lazy bastard.
Here's a sketch that didn't get given away at the con.
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Evaluation, Question one - Trailer Presentation Transcript
In what ways does you media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? By Rachael Allen
Typical trailer conventions - horror
As part of my research and planning stages of my coursework, I looked at the following horror teaser trailers.
Doing so has allowed me to identify the typical conventions of teaser trailers, and how such conventions work together to help portray a particular representation and genre.
The purpose of a teaser trailer is to show snippets of action from an upcoming film that typically is released in the near future. It is a lot shorter than a theatrical trailer which is conventionally between 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, and usually only lasts between 30 seconds to 1 minute. Unlike a theatrical trailer, its purpose is to advertise a film without giving away too many shots of action or the narrative of the film; like a theatrical trailer would. Unlike a full length trailer, a teaser trailer is released a long time before the release of the actual film and theatrical trailer, therefore in a sense is a ‘tease’ to the audience. Theatrical trailers are conventionally released once all the films filming has been completed, whereas a teaser trailer is released during filming.
Particularly in horror films, there is conventionally a female lead character, which is typically the source of horror or being effected by the horror itself. The terrifying aspect of the film is usually trying to get revenge or overcome an issue through the implementation of fear.
In regards to teaser trailers, the female lead is often revealed to the audience through the editing transition whereby cuts is used. The use of cuts helps to eliminate the amount of information the audience is provided, as well as ensure that enough action has been shown for the audience to be interested.
The lighting within horror teaser trailers is also extremely dark and doesn’t reveal much about the terrifying aspect, in terms of its appearance or surrounding; this again emphasises the amount of tension and suspicion that is created.
The changes in lighting are often paramount within the trailer, as it helps to support the mood and tone desired; for example, during scenes of fear, the atmosphere is very dark and abnormal in comparison to very light and vibrant shots during normality.
The transititions often used are very quick and jumbled (in a non chronological order), this prevents the audience making sense of the film, and eliminates any sense of meaning or narrative behind each shot. This helps to engage the audience as it leaves them longing to know more, as well as intrigued as to why certain things happened.
The music and pacing of horror teaser trailers also supports the mood of the trailer, as well as accompany and provide elements of fear. For example, conventionally very slow and bleak music is used, this helps to support the idea of horror, as typically there isn’t any energy or vibrancy to it, which ultimately adds to the lifelessness and dullness of the film.
In several trailers I have watched, typically there is a climax at the end and conventionally the pace of the trailer and music fastens towards the end, to help support the idea of tension and shock. If there were to be no climax, and just a slow paced trailer I feel the excitement of the trailer would be lost.
The transitions typically fasten towards the end, and repeated cuts of action are thrown in; this helps to break up the footage being shown, as well as show elements of the film otherwise not shown, ultimately helping to support the lack of narrative and understanding from the audiences behalf.
Other conventions such as association certificate, the name of the film, distribution company logo, extra text features and actors names are also included within teaser trailers; this can be seen on the next slide.
During The Ring trailer, like shown prior many conventions are implemented. From studying this trailer, I primarily noticed the lighting and pacing of the trailer. In regards to the lighting, I found that throughout the trailer the mood and tone was very bleak and dark. This helped to support the idea of the film being a horror, as at no point the audience was provided with any liveliness or energetic characteristics.
Coinciding with this, the appearance of the frightening character was very dark and pale, and continually the audience was only ever provided with snap shots of her face, or the back of her head. This helped to support the idea of the character being mysterious and leaves the audience with a sense of unknowing and suspicion. Alongside this, all the normal characters are revealed fully and therefore this again emphasises the difference in the fear factor character, and leaves the audience interested into knowing more about her and what she is doing.
In regards to how she is scary, the audience isn’t shown any actions that support this characteristic, it is merely her appearance and mannerisms that portray such fear. For example she is very lethargic and emotionless. Alongside this, the voiceover used within the trailer is also another typical convention, and in reference to this particular trailer helps to support the idea of the lead character being fearful as the tone and pacing of her speech supports this, as it helps to portray her emotions and mood.
The Ring trailer uses continual cuts and dissolves throughout the trailer, and has a very fast paced climax towards the end. During the end sequences, other characters are shown (typically one or two) and are revealed to be frightened and distressed by something within the film; however, the audience is not shown what this is and because of this supports the mystery and isolation of the characters .
The music used also accompanies the pacing and mood of the trailer, for example during the slow dissolved transitions at the beginning of the trailer the music is very slow in pace, and in a sense very tranquil; nevertheless, as the footage shown becomes much more exciting and horrifying the music picks up pace and supports the mood presented.
The text features inserted also support the fear and mystery of the trailer; this is because it provides the audience with some sense of meaning to the trailer, however because the footage shown doesn’t reveal enough action to adapt on what the text says, it means that the audience is still left in suspense.
The Sorority Row trailer consists of a similar range of conventions as The Ring teaser trailer, however in regards to the number of characters revealed, the Sorority Row trailer reveals between four and five more leading roles than The Ring trailer; I feel this is beneficial as although it provides the audience with more of a sense as to how the story is going to pan out, in regards to who it will be focused on, I feel that due to the range of characters shown it eliminates the amount of narrative that can be revealed, as a large majority of the trailer is focused on introducing the different characters rather than solely on the fright factor of the story.
The lighting and mise-en-scene of the trailer is a lot more modern and realistic in comparison with The Ring trailer; I feel this as due to the frightening aspect appearing much more natural and realistic than the ring girl, I feel it is much more psychologically challenging for the audience as they can relate to it much more easily than the ring girl. Coinciding with this, as the film is shown to be set in the summer time, the atmosphere of the trailer is very upbeat and vibrant, however once the fear starts to be revealed I feel the obvious change in mood and tone from energetic to darkness helps to really exaggerate the importance of the change and the fear implied, and really draws the audience in to this change. Alongside this, the pacing of the music also changes because of this, and unlike the ring trailer whereby a climax towards the very end is presented, the sudden introduction and change in equilibrium supports the significance of the change and the character introduced.
The large range in characters also adds to the mystery of the film, as in the ring trailer the audience is directly shown who the targets are and in a sense how they are going to be frightened, however in the sorority row trailer as so many characters are revealed, no one individual can be pinpointed as the target, which in a sense supports the tension and mystery of the film, as the audience is unable to estimate why all these different girls are being targeted, and why.
Similarly, at the start of the trailer very upbeat and happy music accompanies the shots, this in a sense challenges typical conventions as initially the audience would identify the trailer to be showing a horror film, and in a sense would assume that it is a click flick. It is only until half way through that the mood and pacing of the music changes, and then the audience is aware that the trailer is presenting a horror film. In a sense, this adds to the interest and shock factor of the trailer, as the audience wouldn’t see this change in mood coming, and in a sense would be like watching two different trailers.
Conventions of my trailer
Camera work - shots
My trailer is 44 seconds long, this is just in the range of conventional teaser trailer lengths. I felt that if I were to make it any longer the audience would be provided with too much action, and ultimately the narrative would be given away. Coinciding with this, if the trailer were to be made longer, I felt that the audience would lose interest in the film, and lose engagement.
I have implemented several different conventional shots within my trailer, these including a range of cuts, dissolves and zooms. These help to promote the mood and tone of the trailer, as well as support the films mystery and sense unknowing in regards to the audience; this is due to the pacing of each transition as the action shown is too quick for the audience to identify with or pin point some sort of meaning to. Alongside these, I have also used a ‘canted angle’ shot, I used this as conventionally they help to support the idea of chaos and confusion on the characters behalf; in regards to their benefit in my trailer, I felt that it helped to promote the characters innocence and lack of awareness for the situation they are in.
I have used several long shots, and close up shots of my ‘abnormal’ character, as I wanted to support the idea of her significance and dominance within the film. I felt that the close ups helped to promote this idea, as it allowed the character to be the only person in the frame therefore making her the focal attention of the audience. This is a typical convention, as conventionally in real media products a variety of close ups and long shots of just the evil character in the frame is implemented for similar reasons.
Likewise with my studied film sorority row, I have used a lot more than the conventional number of characters (in my case four characters), by doing so has eliminated any sense of why my ‘evil’ character has targeted them and who in particular. However, through the use of close ups I have been able to establish who the primary targets are; the shots below show this: This allows for the audience to sympathise with the characters, and in a sense be even more terrified by the evil character. The close ups help to provide the audience with a sense of how the character is feeling, as it primarily focuses on them, and reveals their facial expressions and fears. Close ups are a typical convention within horror teaser trailers.
Edits and transitions - text
Typically within horror teaser trailers, the transititions used are often either extremely slow in pace, or very fast. Such moods can be created through dissolves, cross dissolves, cuts and fade out/ in to black. These examples have been used continuously throughout my teaser trailer, and I feel by doing so has allowed for my trailer to have some sort of tension and build up; likewise with other trailers. For example, dissolves help to suggest a slow movement and change in action, whereas a cut helps to emphasise the change and draw attention to its change; it is also a lot more obvious.
In regards to editing, I have edited the lighting of my shots quite drastically in certain sequences. An example of this, is in every shot of Alice, I have changed the colour level and balances, as well as added some tools to the shot to help support the darkness and gloominess of the shot, (e.g. the extract tool) in comparison to the brighter and more vibrant shots of the other characters that are included. I felt these differences were paramount in helping to promote the idea of Alice being a lot different, in comparison to the other girls.
Coinciding with this, changing the appearance of the sequence also helps to make the character featured appear different also, and by doing so I feel that I have adhered to typical conventions of horror trailers, as conventionally the abnormal character is portrayed in a very different way compared to other characters featured. Similarly, the lighting and surrounding of this particular character is conventionally very dark and emotionless; this helps to support the characters characteristics.
As the narrative within a teaser trailer is never fully explained, by portraying these characteristics helps to provide the audience with some sort of understanding about the characters and their purpose within the film. For example, the three characters are shown in very energetic and vibrant shots which therefore helps to imply how they are very upbeat and cheerful.
I have also adhered to the convention of using text throughout the trailer; I felt by doing so allowed for the audience to gain some sort of understanding of what they are being shown. For example, I have included ‘Before all is lost, you must find yourself’, this could imply how the lead character has changed or lost herself in something (e.g. her personality has changed). I have chosen to insert the clips either just after or before Alice is shown, so that this idea is portrayed and clearly identified with her.
By using a range of edits and transitions allows for the idea that the film has been jumbled up and doesn’t flow in chronological order; this is a typical convention, as likewise in any teaser trailer the narrative is not clearly revealed to the audience.
Sound – music, audio and voiceovers
I chose to use a soundtrack for the music in my trailer, as initially I began using both music and a voiceover but found that the voiceover made the teaser sound cheap and nasty. I therefore got rid of the voiceover and stuck to just my soundtrack choice. The music is very slow in pace, but speeds up in accordance to the action being shown. Likewise already mentioned, this is a typical convention within horror teaser trailers; in my studied film the ring, a voiceover is used to accompany the trailer whereas in the sorority row trailer it is simply just background music. Because of these factors, I feel I initially developed on the conventions as I implemented both techniques, but then found that using just one supported the simplicity of the trailer and allowed it to become much more frightening, as the audience doesn’t have any guidance or sense of belonging within the trailer which is usually supported by a voiceover.
I have used some natural sounds within my trailer, as during my research I found that real noises added to the psychological fear of the trailer, as it can be compared to real life situations, and because of this ultimately connects with the audience more.
Characters & mise-en-scene
Typically within horror teaser trailers only a small number of characters are revealed, these conventionally being the source of horror and two other leading characters. I have adhered to this convention as I have presented the audience with three leading characters alongside my frightening aspect of the film; thus being Alice. I chose to include three characters as I felt that it was crucial to emphasise the significance of their friendship, and I felt that if I were to only include one or two characters that a sense of bond and relationship would not be implied.
Short snappy shots of my characters are used within my trailer, and by doing so allows for the audience to identify with each character, and recognise their importance within the trailer. For example, I have primarily focused on one character in particular and by doing allows the audience to recognise how her role within the film will be more much dominant in comparison to the others.
In regards to mise en scene, the costume choices for my characters allows for a clear identification and provides the audience with the ability to distinguish each individual character. For example, I have dressed the characters in completely different outfits that help to identify their personality and characteristics; I feel this challenges typical conventions as usually the audience can not identify as well with each character they are shown, whereas within my trailer I feel that this can be easy done. For example, I have the typical ‘blonde’ and a geeky character.
For the audience to clearly distinguish a different between my ‘normal’ characters and Alice, I chose to dress her in much darker and more bulky clothing so that she would physically appear much more different. This is a typical convention, as likewise with other teaser trailers, the appearance of the frightening character is much different in comparison. I feel that I have developed upon the typical conventions, as although I have followed similar principles, due to the normality of her appearance I feel that I have slightly challenged normal conventions as unlike other trailers the representation of the frightening character is very dirty and hectic, whereas Alice initially appears just normal but the bleakness and dullness of her clothing support the idea of her mystery and darkness.
A state of equilibrium is defined.
Disruption to the equilibrium by some action or crisis.
The Character(s) recognition that there has been a disruption, setting goals to resolve problem.
The Character(s) attempt to repair the disruption, obstacles need to be overcome to restore order.
Reinstatement to the equilibrium. Situation is resolved, a conclusion is announced.
What do these five stages mean?
The conventional narrative structure pointed out by Tzvetan Todorov as a rule has five stages though this can be rudimentary broken down to three stages, a beginning (state of equilibrium), middle (disruption to the equilibrium) and end (reinstate the equilibrium). What do I mean by equilibrium its simply just a state of balance, normality in which the characters find them selves at the beginning.
I feel that the first two stages of Todorov’s theory can be associated with my trailer, as likewise with any other trailer the state of equilibrium is never revealed, as if it was the audience would to be shown the outcome they would have no purpose to go and watch the film; it would also eliminate any sense of climax and mystery. The state of equilibrium is clearly identified in my trailer by my three characters demonstrating their friendship, and Alice being the outsider. Stage two is supported by a change in Alice’s disruptive actions, and how the other characters do not know what to do about it. Stage three is not clearly identified, as I feel again by doing so would eliminate the purpose of the trailer and the audience going to view the film.
Claude Levi Strauss
Claude Levi Strauss emphasised the idea of ‘binary oppositions’ within film narratives. This term describes a pair of opposites devised by structuralists to form and organise cultural thoughts. Several of these are commonsense, however many oppositions that are used are implied through such a way that it creates a privilege over one of its opposing terms. This creates a hierarchy, and in terms of literature terms such as white and black, where black is viewed as darkness, danger or evil and white perceived as purity and goodness are a prime example of such binary oppositions. Deconstruction sometimes involves identifying the oppositions working in a text and then demonstrating how the text itself undermines the hierarchy implied or asserted by the opposition.
I feel I have included the idea of binary oppositions within my own work through the lighting I have used, for example I have used very dark colours to help portray the sense of danger and fear, and lighter tones such as pinks and whites to help imply innocence and tranquillity. Coinciding with this, the colouring of the clothes I have chosen for my characters also helps to imply this; Alice wears black clothing whereas the other girls wear very colourful and vibrant clothing. The black of Alice’s clothing is much more dominant and supreme in comparison to the other girls.
Propp proposed the idea that the narrative of folk tales were broken down into four separate spheres, below are these spheres: thus example including a hero based plot. 1st Sphere: Introduction Steps 1 to 7 introduces the situation and most of the main characters, setting the scene for subsequent adventure • 1. Absentation: Someone goes missing • 2. Interdiction: Hero is warned • 3. Violation of interdiction • 4. Reconnaissance: Villain seeks something • 5. Delivery: The villain gains information • 6. Trickery: Villain attempts to deceive victim • 7. Complicity: Unwitting helping of the enemy The above seven points imply that this is what is going to occur during this introductory period. 2nd Sphere: The Body of the story The main story starts here and extends to the departure of the hero on the main quest. • 8. Villainy and lack: The need is identified • 9. Mediation: Hero discovers the lack • 10. Counteraction: Hero chooses positive action • 11. Departure: Hero leaves on mission Again, the main action that provides the plot with depth and introduces the main story/action to the audience.
3rd Sphere: The Donor Sequence In the third sphere, the hero goes in search of a method by which the solution may be reached, gaining the magical agent from the Donor. Note that this in itself may be a complete story. • 12. Testing: Hero is challenged to prove heroic qualities • 13. Reaction: Hero responds to test • 14. Acquisition: Hero gains magical item • 15. Guidance: Hero reaches destination • 16. Struggle: Hero and villain do battle • 17. Branding: Hero is branded • 18. Victory: Villain is defeated • 19. Resolution: Initial misfortune or lack is resolved This is the section where the film is reaching its climax and everything is starting to come together, to introduce the final section that is the ending. 4th Sphere: The Hero’s return In the final (and often optional) phase of the storyline, the hero returns home, hopefully uneventfully and to a hero’s welcome, although this may not always be the case. • 20. Return: Hero sets out for home • 21. Pursuit: Hero is chased • 22. Rescue: pursuit ends • 23. Arrival: Hero arrives unrecognized • 24. Claim: False hero makes unfounded claims • 25. Task: Difficult task proposed to the hero • 26. Solution: Task is resolved • 27. Recognition: Hero is recognised • 28. Exposure: False hero is exposed • 29. Transfiguration: Hero is given a new appearance • 30. Punishment: Villain is punished • 31. Wedding: Hero marries and ascends the throne Within the entire above sphere’s it implies that these are the normal conventions of a folk tale, and this is the order in which the story is portrayed and told to the audience.
Some aspects of Propp’s theory can be apparent within my teaser trailer, however I feel only the first sphere whereby the tale is in its introduction stage; this is because, again the narrative of the story is never revealed within a teaser trailer. Also, due to the time span of my trailer, the accessibility to integrate four individual spheres into the trailer is merely impossible, and if done the narrative still would be unclear due to it having to be rushed and simplified.
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You know when you’re up late, sleepless and jetlagged in some Bangkok hotel, and you turn on the TV to find a shirtless Abraham Lincoln dance-chopping to house music? Yeah. Neither do we. But it’s that sort of strange imagery that inspired this campaign for Apples to Apples that celebrates the unusual pairings that make the game so insanely fun to play. From the aforementioned Sexy Abraham Lincoln, to a pirate so sensitive, his depth is measured in leagues. This campaign, running in US and Canada, features the curious combinations of red and green cards that Apples to Apples players can appreciate. It’s Apples to Apples. The game of crazy combinations.
"A Sensitive Pirate"
"Sexy Abraham Lincoln"
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With real-life snippets and documentary-style interview footage of Reece and Lauren James, professional football players, and siblings, Barclays celebrates 20 years of sponsoring Premier League, through the siblings' love for football, in the new campaign.
The campaign by Barclays will appear both as a three-minute online documentary and as a 30-second TV ad, running on television in the UK on channels including Sky Sports, and in the US on NBC. The film focuses on Reece and Lauren James, their love for football seeded when they were infants, and their journey until now.
Reece James is a Chelsea FC Premier League player whilst Lauren is in the FA Women's Super League for Chelsea. The advert also underlines the Barclays FA Women's Super League's title patronage by the bank and its participation in grassroots projects.
The film was created by agency Iris and directed by Charlie Watts at Rogue films. Ross Taylor, Creative Director, Iris, in a statement shares, “Growing up, Lauren and Reece James have only ever known Barclays football. They’re the perfect siblings to share the Barclays 20-year commitment story across both the Premier League and now the Barclays FA Women's Super League. It’s an exciting time for the game with a brilliant inclusivity message too".
The push is notable for emphasizing both the men's and women's games. In the extended version of the film, Jameses' father walks us through their children's soccer journey. They remember growing up watching the Premier League and being inspired by legends like Didier Drogba and then being professionally signed. It concludes, "For 20 years, Barclays has been committed to football, and it's still all to play for."
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Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the new Blu-ray box, at least. This time Dracula gets the sequel treatment, but Bela Lugosi is a no-show. Stories vary as to why Lugosi is out, but the good news is that we get Dracula’s Daughter in his place.
Here’s what happened: Immediately following the events of Dracula, Van Helsing has trouble explaining to police what happened down in Drac’s lair, so he calls on a former student, psychiatrist Jeffrey Garth, to help him. Then the mysterious Countess Zaleska shows up in London with a plot of her own.
Monster! Yes, Zaleska is Dracula’s daughter, though the movie skips over details like who mom was or what Zaleksa was doing during the first movie. Her deal is that she’s seeking a cure for her vampirism, but just can’t resist the thirst for blood.
Also a monster! Zaleska’s manservant is an otherworldly brute named Sandor. Unlike Zaleska, he’s perfectly fine with the vampire life, and seems to enjoy brooding and dwelling in darkness. When he feels rejected by Zaleska, he betrays her, which kicks off the movie’s climax.
Our hero: Having Jeffrey be a psychiatrist reestablishes the science vs. superstition themes of the first Dracula. In the end, he nearly gives in the superstition side, by volunteering to be turned into a vampire to save his love, Janet.
Hapless humans: While it’s of course great to have actor Edward Van Sloane back as Van Helsing, he doesn’t have as much to do, and the movie forgets about him for long stretches. A whole bunch of Scotland Yard cops fill out the supporting cast.
Thrills: The movie’s most talked-about scene occurs when Zaleska entraps (seduces?) and kills a young woman, in the guise of a painter wanting to paint the woman’s portrait. Volumes have been written by people much smarter than me about what this scene represents, etc., but let’s not overlook the basics of just how well-written and acted the scene is.
Laughs: Jeffrey and Janet do a lot of romantic comedy antics, with a running joke about her prank calling him with a bunch of funny voices.
Thoughts upon this viewing: This is a less flashy, more talky monster flick, but there’s still a lot to like about it. I wonder what might have been if the filmmakers had gone bigger, or if Lugosi had been involved, but this is pretty great for what it is.
Next: Walk this way.
Want more? Check out my book, CINE HIGH, now available for the Kindle and the free Kindle app.
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Update: It's true, the new Darksiders game, Darksiders Genesis, appears to be a top-down action RPG. Here's the teaser trailer to prove it:
Original story: The development of a new Darksiders game was outed last week when the project popped up on an E3 streaming schedule. The title would apparently be taking the series in a "different direction". At the time, that could have meant anything, but now we may have a much better idea of what's in store.
Always good for a pre-E3 leak, an Amazon listing has all but confirmed that the game will be called Darksiders Genesis, but here's the juicy part: it's being developed by Airship Syndicate. Not exactly a household name, but the studio was behind 2017's Battle Chasers: Nightwar, which was a fantastic turn based role-playing title. Could Darksiders Genesis end up being something similar? At this point, we don't know why you'd hire the developer otherwise.
Anyway, here's the Amazon page description:
"War and Strife have been given a new assignment. Lucifer has been plotting to grant power to master demons throughout Hell. War and Strife must hunt down these masters. Fight your way through a tangled, demonic conspiracy that threatens to forever upset the Balance and unravel all of creation."
Based on some leaked screenshots, the game looks like some sort of top-down action RPG, but we'll obviously need to see it for ourselves before jumping to any firm conclusions.
Interested? Let us know if you're up for a different kind of Darksiders in the comments section below.
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There are two artists under the name Myrkur. 1) Myrkur is the one-woman black metal musical project of Danish musician Amalie Bruun. Initially the real-life identity of the person behind the project was kept unknown, however her identity has since been made public. Myrkur has released two full-length studio albums to significant critical acclaim, as well as a live album and one EP. Her most recent album, Mareridt, was released on September 15, 2017 through Relapse Records.
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30Overrated: God Of War
2018’s God of War is an improvement on the original games in every way. The new voice actor Christopher Judge gives Kratos an actual personality rather than the raging, shouty, and overgrown teenage power fantasy seen in previous titles. Additionally, the world of Midgard is a beautiful sight to
behold and far less linear than the original series with tons of sidequests to keep you entertained.
However, less linearity and lots of sidequests still give way to repetition and over-familiarity especially if you’re a completist that wants to see and do everything in the game. Even if you just stick with the main storyline you’ll begin to notice a lack of variety through reskinned enemies and fetch quests.
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Assassin's Creed: Rogue Arguably multiple examples but a particularly jarring one is the main character Shay Patrick Cormac. Voice actor Steven Piovesan is a Canadian and his Irish accent is at times painfully bad.
Wolf O'Donnell in Star Fox 64 speaks with a faux English accent until in his death throes drops it for an American one to say "No way! I don't believe it!"
Similarly, in Star Fox Adventures, the American-sounding Fox has a tendency to lapse into British pronounciations of words. In the scene where he talks to Belina after rescuing her from the mines, Fox completely loses any traces of an American accent. It's just for a few lines, but still!
Played with in Guild Wars. During EotN's hero tutorial, Budol Ironfist states that he'll try to speak like a human (as opposed to the standard scottish dwarf accent). He continually lapses back into dwarf speech.
T.T. in Diddy Kong Racing is supposed to have an American accent, but traces of his voice actor's native British accent keep slipping in and out depending on the voice line.
The Irish Clover Bartender from Toonstruck constantly switched from an Irish to a Scottish accent, Flux Wildly points this out.
That was actually an aversion of both this trope, and the Scot Ireland trope. Notice he's wearing a kilt, too; his accent ping-pongs back and forth because he's half Scottish, half Irish.
In Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, a beggar with a raspy voice might suddenly perk up when you ask them about the weather. This is because only lines unique to the beggars (like asking for and receiving alms) were recorded with the "beggar voice." For any lines they share with non-beggars, like a generic response to requests for information, they simply use the normal townsperson voice.
A rare text example of this trope comes in the French localization of Pokémon Sun and Moon and its Alternate Universe version, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In most versions of the game, Kahuna Hapu speaks in a very formal, almost Antiquated Linguistics style of speech. In the French localization, Hapu (called Paulie in the French localization) speaks much less formally and is instead given something akin to a Québécois accent, with words like "moi" and "toi" rendered as "moué" and "toué." However, this is not consistent and some other lines of hers have her use the standard "pronunciation."
Given that Quebec French developed from an archaic form of Modern French, the Antiquated Linguistics still apply.
The voice actress for the protagonist of A Vampyre Story tries to mix a French accent with a Transylvanian one. Not surprisingly, her success is mixed as well, though she does a better job of it than you might expect.
Mark Meer (the voice actor for male Shepard) is Canadian. He does his best to sound completely neutral in regards to accent, but it does slip through from time to time (most noticeably when saying "been" with a long E sound).
Canadian voice actor John Ulyatt does a decent Scottish accent as Engineer Kenneth Donnelly in Mass Effect 2. However, his other big part in the game is arms dealer Donovan Hock (in Kasumi's loyalty mission) and is, to copy-and-paste from the Heroes entry, "a truly fascinating trainwreck of an accent". It vacillates from American to Irish to Scottish to Russian and back again, often within the space of a single sentence. It was supposed to be a South African accent.
In Fallout 3, the Enclave President, John Henry Eden, is played by Malcolm McDowell; who attempts to sound like he's from the Southern US, for all of 3 minutes. Arguably justified because he's a supercomputer. Likewise, James, the Lone Wanderer's father, is voiced by the North Irish actor Liam Neeson, and he doesn't hide it too well.
Canadian VA Gianpaulo Venuta tried and miserably failed to convince players that Far Cry 3 protagonist Jason Brody was a California native. Like the Mark Meer example in Mass Effect, he often slips into Canadian pronunciations, only Venuta does it a lot more often, and not just with "been" and "about."
In Mega Man X4, Iris's voice actress slips horribly during her death scene; she seems to juggle between standard American, British, and Texan, and so turns that scene unintentionally hilarious.note The actress in question, Michelle Gazepis, is Australian.
In Mini Ninjas, most of the voice actors are trying to adhere to a Chop Socky accent, but commonly slip into more genuine Japanese accents. Huh.
Final Fantasy VII has this happen In-Universe when Reeve is identified as being Cait Sith when he begins talking in his natural accent (Kansai in the original, Southern in the English localisation), which he uses to voice Cait Sith, rather than the neutral accent the other Shinra members know him as having. Unfortunately, the game's inconsistent localisation meant Cait Sith loses his accent in many scenes before that, meaning a lot of players didn't realise he was supposed to have an accent...
In Dissidia Final Fantasy we have Gabranth. Played by the Scottish Michael E. Rodgers in Final Fantasy XII, Rodgers did a pretty good upper-class British accent for Gabranth in XII. However for Dissidia he couldn't be reached so Square-Enix brought in The Other Darrin, American-born Keith Ferguson, who voiced Gabranth's brother Basch in XII. Ferguson also doesn't do a bad job of making Gabranth sound British—he just can't seem to decide what kind of British to use, and quite often Gabranth slips from British into outright Cockney. This has inspired the Memetic Mutation "HATRED IS WOT DROIVES ME!" Ferguson toned down the accent a bit for the prequel Dissidia 012. The problem now is occasionally it's too toned down and he slips into Not Even Bothering with the Accent.
Wakka's accent slips briefly (but noticeably) early into Final Fantasy X on the line "A flier? My kind'o customer!"
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Southern-Fried Private Haggard is played by a Canadian who puts on a fairly convincing Texan accent. However, there is one anomalous moment in the mission "Crack the Sky" in which he clearly says, "Are you sure aboat that?" in response to a query from Sweetwater.
The original dub of Metal Gear Solid, while an extremely good dub for the time and even today, struggled with this because the actors hadn't quite standardised how the characters were supposed to sound yet.
Revolver Ocelot is a frequent offender. When his arm gets chopped off, his accent changes completely. If you run into the tripwires, he yells "you idiot!" with an accent so removed from either of those two accents that it's difficult to even tell it's the same character. During the torture dialogue where he talks about 20th Century Russia, his accent gains a prominent Russian twang which is usually absent.
Mantis also wobbles between a goofy generically-European twang, and general American. Compare "his mental shielding was very strong" and "the greatest practitioner of psychokinesis and telepathy in the world!".
Sniper Wolf has an accent that is as widely inconsistent as it is unidentifiable.
Gray Fox shifts frequently between a general American and Greg Eagles' own African-American. Possibly cruel to ask someone with a non-rhotic accent to fake a rhotic one while constantly screaming the word "more!". It soon turns to "mo'!".
Liquid's version of Evil Brit Recieved Pronunciation incorporates a lot of American twangs and occasionally turns towards straight-up Cockney.
BioShock arguably does this intentionally to drop hints that Atlas isn't all that he seems.
Also occurs in-universe when a side character from the audio logs is implied to have been killed because she may have caught Atlas using his natural accent.
Likewise, Andrew Ryan affects an American announcer voice in the opening slide show and in other recordings, but sometimes lapses into his native Russian accent when he's speaking directly to the player over the radio. Perhaps the most obvious is when he speaks to Dr. Langford moments before killing her.
Alex Mason, the American protagonist in Call of Duty: Black Ops, is voiced by the very Australian Sam Worthington doing his best attempt at an American accent. He fails completely. Highlights include:
Thankfully, he's gotten a lot better with it by Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The game itself still has some examples, though— Salazar's voice actor sounds as if he can't decide whether the character has a really thick Nicaraguan accent or barely any at all.
In Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Flora's first line, "well, I'd rather not say..." is spoken in a British accent, but she has a Western accent for the rest of the series. Also, from the second game onwards, there are few characters other than Layton, Luke, and Chelmey who even have British accents, despite being entirely set in England!
While Clive, Dimitri, and Claire from the third game have decent accents, the fact that some characters actually sound British makes the fact that some don't really jarring. Apart from Flora, Katia and Don Paolo stand out.
Morrigan's English voice in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 slips back and forth between British, American, and a strange attempt at Irish, even though she's supposed to be Scottish, and her voice actress is Welsh.
Hydrophobia does this to no end, it seems - Kate's accent shifts so often and frequently that it's like an international tour.
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Adam sounds very noticeably Brooklyn when trying to talk his way into the DPD morgue. At the time the scene's lines were recorded, Adam's character hadn't been fully fleshed out, so the accent wasn't completely set in stone.
The Penguin in Batman: Arkham City, voiced by Nolan North, is supposed to sound like an archetypal working class London gangster. North's Cock-er-nee accent, worthy of the great Dick Van Dyke himself, varies between "not quite authentic" and "Australian". Perhaps Bob Hoskins wasn't available. May be justified given the Penguin's backstory in the Arkhamverse: he's from Gotham, he just hung out with street toughs while he was supposed to be getting an education in England, meaning the accent sounds fake because it is fake.
Happens again in Arkham Origins, not just with the Penguin, but with his two henchgirls Candy and Tracey. Earlier, when The Joker poses as the captured Black Mask, he tries sounding like the latter, but comes off more like a Mafia gangster (not hiding the fact that Troy Baker voices both the Joker and the fake Black Mask). Then, when the real Black Mask, Roman Sionis (voiced by Brian Bloom), is brought before Batman, the former calls the Joker out, forcing him to scold Sionis for not "play[ing] along" in his true voice!
Shadow the Hedgehog, as voiced by David Humphrey in Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Heroes. Shadow would usually speak in an American accent, but a few lines here and there would be spoken in an English accent. This case is strange because David Humphrey himself is American, and Shadow is decidedly not British.
In PN03, during the cutscene when Vanessa discovers the clone of herself, she momentarily loses her German accent.
Depending on the scene, Ulrika of Mana-Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy can either have a strong Southern accent or no accent. When she's gone for a while without any noticeable accent, the scenes with the southern accent can be rather jarring.
The Street Fighter games have had American, British and other non-Japanese characters since the very first game, which debuted in the 80s, but did not have English VAs until atleast the late 90s. Characters like Guile and Charlie got off with a relatively competent facsimile, while characters like Cammy and M.Bison...not so much.
The commentators in the obscure 1997 sports video game Riot (a.k.a. Professional Underground League of Pain) are voiced by British people trying to do American accents. It shows.
Examples in which this trope is in-character:
Maya Brooks of Mass Effect 3's "Citadel" DLC has a very...dubious American accent, which inexplicably also seems to have more than a bit of Australian in it. This is the first sign that she's not what she seems; after she's revealed to have been Evil All Along, she begins to use her more natural British accent.
Celestia Ludenberg in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc speaks with a faux-French accent to enforce the image of the graceful gothic lolita gambler. She temporarily drops it whenever she's sufficiently pissed-off, like during her Villainous Breakdown during the 3rd class trial, while she's being exposed as the murderer from an elaborate scheme she came up with. When this happens, she speaks very coarsely, her dialogue absolutely littered with insults and swear words that she would never use otherwise. After she calms down, which usually happens in a split second, she goes back to normal.
Teruteru Hanamura from Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair speaks in a rural dialect. When he gets angry, like when people are getting close to outing him as the murderer, he slips into a rural accent that is so difficult to understand that Monomi has to translate for the students. He more naturally uses the accent when he's talking with his mother in a flashback. His English translated version's accent? It's Cajun.
Used in-universe in Final Fantasy VII, when Reeve accidentally outs himself as a spy for AVALANCHE (and Cait Sith reveals that he's Reeve). The former speaks with a Kanto accent in the Japanese version, whereas the latter speaks with a Kansai accent. During the incident with the Mako cannon, Reeve starts speaking in Kansai, and Cait Sith in Kanto. The English version doesn't do this; presumably if they remade the game, they would use American and Scottish accents respectively.
Vanille's voice actress in Final Fantasy XIII is Australian, but Vanille herself can't seem to decide if she's Australian, Cockney (which is the forefather to Australian), or some oddball hybrid of various Australian and British accents. However, it turns out Vanille, and her accent, are from Pulse; something she was trying to keep hidden. When this fact comes out in the open, she stops trying to disguise her accent. Fang, on the other hand, who doesn't have an Australian voice actress, is pitch-perfect Aussie, because she wasn't trying to hide it in the first place.
In Final Fantasy XIV the goblin beastmen talk in Buffy Speak by replacing common words with different ones, such as "tongueflaps" for mouths and "jigglyshinies" for money. There is one goblin that doesn't talk this way and speaks normal English, causing the player character to react in shock since all the goblins they met before had always used buffy speak. This particular goblin explains that he learned how to speak properly in order to reach out to a wider audience for his business. However, he does have a few moments where he briefly slips back into buffy speak when distressed and then apologizes for it while correcting himself.
Zeke in the inFamous series tends to go in and out of his Southern accent with it sometimes being very noticable and other times it will be almost non-existent.
Wheatley in Portal 2 slips out of his British accent in a few places. Listen closely when he uses the extended card-games metaphor and when he boasts about reading books. Since Stephen Merchant, his voice actor, is from Bristol, UK, he was clearly doing it deliberately.
The Spy from Team Fortress 2 has voice clips where he tries to actually imitate the other characters, sometimes to mock them. One that gets used for fan videos quite often is "Why don' we head on beck to tha base, pardner?" in a butchered American Southern accent when disguised as the Engineer. This contrasts to the actual gameplay mechanic of voice commands becoming that of whomever the player is disguised as. It seems the spy himself might not be as good an actor as one would think.
In Grand Theft Auto V, Trevor's mother switches between a regular American accent, a Cockney accent and a Southern accent every sentence. It's probably to highlight how she's just another of Trevor's hallucinations.
In the Ensemble Stars! story Keep In Character!, Akatsuki join the Theatre club to put on Cinderella, despite none of them having any acting skill whatsoever: Kuro tries to play a Prince Charming but can't hold back his rough mannerisms, Keito makes a good effort playing an ugly stepsister (despite being a hilariously inappropriate role for him) but slips back into his normal rude speech when Wataru riles him up too much, and Souma fails so badly even in rehearsals that Wataru gives him permission to just talk like he normally does no matter how strange it sounds for a high-class lady to be talking like an old-school samurai.
In the second Ace Attorney game, when you meet the defendant of the third case, a very flamboyant and vain circus performer named Maximillion Galactica, he doesn't really grasp that he's been arrested and is on trial for murder. Once you seriously spell it out for him, he begins frantically speaking in a country bumpkin accent, revealing himself to be a hillbilly whose actual name is Billy Bob Johns. After he calms down, he speaks normally again.
Cyberpunk 2077: All three members of "Japanese" lazerpop group "Us Cracks" speak Surprisingly Good English, but have thick Japanese accents and sprinkle their speech with Gratuitous Japanese. At least, in public. Corner them backstage, and their accents are suddenly much less pronounced, and if you sneak a little you can hear one of them practicing her Japanese accent in front of the mirror.
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Beauty pageant lovers will be familiar with Eden Wood, a pageant queen from Arkansas, USA, who started in the industry at a very young age. She’s proof that there are no restrictions on beauty and stands out from a crowd at a time when most kids are more preoccupied with playgrounds and dolls.
As a child, Eden often participated in beauty pageants. Her hardworking nature earned her win after win, and when she was just four years old, she had more than 300 titles to her name. It wasn’t just her physical beauty but her charm that stole the nation’s attention, earning her the moniker of “the most beautiful girl in the country.”
A childhood of glitz and glamour
While most kids were playing with bicycles and swings, Eden grew up in the glamour of the fashion industry. Her new normal included contests, catwalks, and stunning clothing. Often wearing gorgeous makeup and accessories, strutting across stages and theaters for admiring audiences all over.
However, though the fame of her childhood seemed like a dream to many, Eden faced challenges such as being unable to make friends her age or not being able to partake in traditional childhood activities. Rather than innocently playing, she had to deal with the judgment and criticism of others. She showcased resilience far beyond her young years in the face of hatred.
Wood’s days were carefully planned and always busy. She often juggled photoshoots and rehearsals while working with choreographers.
Reality TV appearances
She played Darla in “The Little Rascals Save the Day” and made multiple appearances on the TV show “Toddlers and Tiaras.”
The journey goes on
When she turned six years old, Wood left the world of beauty pageants, but this was only the beginning for young Eden. She always had an ambition to become famous, and at the age of 14, she started working on her first musical album. Her mother, who is her main inspiration and her manager, supports her. It’s clear that Eden’s talents are limitless.
She was the face of the children’s boot brand called Cicciabella, and she even has her own line of clothing and makeup.
Along with a musical album, Eden authored her own book dubbed “From the Cradle to the Throne,” where she discusses all her personal experiences and the insights she gained along the way. She was also highly committed to school and excelled as a hardworking student, but still let loose and attended dances. Somehow, she also has time to dance and play the guitar and drums. The starlet recently graduated high school and is set to go to a university in Arkansas to get a degree in broadcast journalism.
Beyond the spotlight
In 2018, Eden’s journey took her beyond pageantry and into the coveted world of modeling. She made her particularly memorable debut during New York Fashion Week, resulting in a long-lasting career that’s earned her around a hundred thousand dollars.
As she gets older (Wood is now 18 years old), she continues to work hard and provide for her family. It’s clear that the future ahead of her is very bright.
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The Dope Prints film posters take from classic films like the Social Network, The Usual Suspects, The Godfather and Scarface. Pop cultural quotes are placed alongside images that one wold instantly associate with the movies.
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The Dope Prints Screenplay Series Incorporate Classic Lines
1. Pop Culture Minimalism - Minimalistic designs that incorporate pop culture references for fans of films and shows.
2. Screenplay Fandom - Products that cater towards fans of specific movie or show screenplays.
3. Iconic Quote Integration - Incorporating iconic quotes from films and shows into designs for fans.
1. Print Design - Design-centric companies that offer custom prints and posters for fans of various pop culture franchises.
2. Film and TV Merchandise - Merchandise companies that offer various products for fans of different films and TV shows.
3. Online Marketplaces - Online stores where designers offer custom designs and posters for fans of various films and TV shows.
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Researchers at BuzzAngle Music can probably guess what you’ll stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
So, how popular were streaming music platforms last year?
In the US, audio streaming consumption exploded 50.6% over 2016. Subscription streams also made up 80% of all audio streams, up from 76% in 2016.
In total, researchers at BuzzAngle Music found that people consumed 377 billion streams. Meanwhile, digital album and song sales, as well as physical albums continued their slow decline into obscurity. Vinyl sales, however, grew 20.1% and comprised 10.4% of all physical album sales.
But, did you know that 99% of those 377 billion streams were from the top 10% of 2017’s most-streamed tracks?
Less than 1% of streams accounted for all other music. According to BuzzAngle Music, people readily prefer to stream the most popular releases each year over most other songs. Rather than solve this discrepancy, music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have only helped to fuel it.
All of which raises the question: with more people only streaming songs from popular musicians, how exactly will indie music survive?
Can music platforms geared towards indie artists solve this glaring disparity?
In stark contrast to BuzzAngle’s report, Bandcamp reported that digital album sales grew 16% over 2016. Track sales increased 33% and merch 36%. Led by vinyl at 54%, physical sales also exploded. CD sales grew 18% and cassettes 41%.
Revenue from 3,500 indie labels on Bandcamp also skyrocketed 73% over 2016. Last year, all-time payments to artists through the online music distribution platform reached $270 million.
Bandcamp also noted the problems of streaming platforms exerting control over what music fans listen to.
“Allowing the distribution of an entire art form to be controlled by so few has troubling implications… The streaming giants exert tremendous influence over what music gets heard, and must primarily serve their most important supplier, the major labels. The result is that independent labels, and especially independent artists, are far less likely to be discovered on those platforms.”
As a music fan, what can you do?
On an article posted on Pitchfork, musician and writer Damon Krukowski has an idea. Individual tracks on popular playlists on these services lack information, especially for some indie musicians. So, why not fill in the gaps and tell others who performed, wrote, and published the track?
Krukowski recommends using Discogs and Bandcamp, as well as visiting music publications and blogs. Citing Bill Gates’ famous 1996 phrase that “Content is King,” Kurkowski added another oft-forgotten Gates phrase.
“For the internet to thrive, content providers must be paid for their work.”
Featured image by Paul Hudson (CC by 2.0)
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Summary: Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all of the others....
Finally got down to watch Split after getting the clear Blu-ray copy.
Absolutely amazing, suspenseful and your mind reeling as to which personality out of the 23 will pop up next, and whether or not The Beast will actually show up and wondering how he will look like (though I was expecting him to look like how the drawings we're portrayed of him).
Once I've looked it up, these are the names of all the personalities of this guy, whom he nicknamed them all as The Horde:
Kevin (the original personality)
And the ending!! OMFG the ending!! A lot of people talk about the shocking twist, and rumours about the next sequel called Glass, but seeing Dunn and hearing the familiar Unbreakable music at the end was an absolute OMFG moment!!
Now I can't wait to see the upcoming movie Glass and the face-off between Dunn and The Horde!!
M. Night Shyamalan had definitely made a comeback with this amazing movie, after his moderate success in returning to his roots with his horror movie The Visit, and the King of Plot Twists has delivered his best twist yet! Highly recommended to watch, but for those who didn't watch Unbreakable, check that out first so that you will understand the significance of the twist ending.
Summary: Recently dumped by his girlfriend, slacker Rell (Jordan Peele) finds some happiness when a cute kitten winds up on his doorstep. After a heartless thief steals the cat, Rell recruits his cousin Clarence (Keegan-Michael Key) to help him retrieve it. They soon learn that a thug named Cheddar (Method Man) has the animal, and he'll only give it back if the two men agree to work for him. Armed with guns and a gangster attitude, it doesn't take long for the hapless duo to land in big trouble.
Absolute hilarity at its best, these YouTubers Key and Peele have moved up in the world since their skit days on YouTube delivering hilarious, albeit slightly offensive, jokes. To be honest, I've never really actually watched their channel coz maybe their kind of humour is not really my cup of tea, especially if I were to watch them all in one sitting, but in a comedy movie like this, it definitely works. There are some cringy moments there, but overall it's hilarious and action-packed, especially when a nerd and a slacker tries to pull off being one of the rumoured bad-ass assassins of all time, which ironically, is played by them as well, so they're playing dual roles in this LOL
Plus, the kitten is just SO FUCKING CUTE~!!!
If you're not too offended by vulgar language and love an action-packed scene and a little bit of senseless but fun humour in it, give this a shot. It's really worth it
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Summary: Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.
Beauty and the Beast (2017) is filled with nostalgia and song and dance, and while there are mini plot deviations from the animated movie, (and some extra original songs not in the animated movie) to keep it slightly fresh and original, it's about 95% true to the original animated movie. At least they had a legitimate way to explain what everyone in the fandom forums are complaining about: How the hell does no one ever notice that their prince has disappeared from the face of the earth and no ruling authority to govern their city, or how is it no one else have ever ended up accidentally stumble into his castle and find out about The Beast?
Emma Watson was PERFECT as Belle, and Luke Evans definitely played his role as Gaston pretty well. Everyone else were more or less well casted, though I didn't expect a French accent from Ewan McGregor. Ian McKellen was a perfect Cogsworth though, with his grumpy, uptight attitude LOL And I totally didn't expect Dan Stevens, who played Legion in the Marvel TV series of the same name, to be The Beast. He's actually quite good-looking, and nailed the prince look just like his animated counterpart.
I have NO idea why the gay moment is blown such out of proportion when it's barely noticeable, and I don't exactly see what the hell is all the problem. It's just a bit of a touchy-feely dance between two bromance-looking men and not even any single dreaded man-kissing or man-sex scene. In fact it pretty much goes over a child's head if they see it, and if you don't bring it up and don't say anything, no one would even notice or know it's there. Seriously, what the hell is the big deal all about? Some people just don't respect the forward times and the sexual diversity of others.
All in all, I give it a 9.5/10, but mostly it's because of my nostalgia feels. Now I feel like rewatching the animated movie to get more nostalgia feels! :D
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Summary: This film fully immerses audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island
Watched Kong: Skull Island last night. Pretty good for a reboot, the fight scenes and atmosphere and special effects are awesome. The pacing and scene transition might need a little work, but then again maybe the director did this with the mindset that everyone is familiar with the King Kong storyline.
Love this version of King Kong, although still can't help but compare it with the Peter Jackson version. I mean, come on, you can't exactly beat the awesome Peter Jackson version where King Kong fought THREE goddamn T-rex as well as the heartwarming chemistry between King Kong and his girl. LOL
But either way, it was an awesome shot at a reboot and definitely a great way to kickstart a monster universe series. Can't wait for the upcoming Kong vs Godzilla, which apparently is confirmed THE Godzilla from the 2014 version (the one with Bryan Cranston and our boy from Kick-Ass). Awesome sauce!
P/S: My hubby and I were the only ones who knew there was a stinger in the end credits and we were the only ones left in the cinema waiting for the credits to finish rolling to watch the stinger, so we're the only ones that day who knows what's happening! Yeah! THIS is what you call hardcore movie buffs! \m/
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Summary: One of the acknowledged classics of American comedy, "Groundhog Day" concerns TV weatherman Phil Connors, who is forced to live the same Feb. 2 over and over again until he gains some karmic -- and comic -- insight into his life.
One of the classics and one of my favourites from Bill Murray about a arrogant dude who got stuck in a loop in a small town, forever living Groundhog Day over and over again until he finds his humility and learned to live with it one same day at a time.
First time I watched this movie was when it came out in Astro when I was in college. It's probably my sorta first stuck-in-time-loop movie (I may have watched others when I was younger, but I digress) that actually made it into my personal classic favourites, and it is one of Bill Murray's better performances since Ghostbusters.
The main mystery about this movie is that the reason why he got stuck on Groundhog's Day was never explained, and the spell/method to break the curse was never mentioned or shown. According to a declassified draft script of the movie, it had something to do with Phil pissing off a girl he used to date the day before he left to the small town for Groundhog Day, and it turns out that she had some kind of magical powers and cursed him to end up in that time loop. But then it was cut out of the finalized script to maintain the mystery of the story, and also personally, I think divine intervention is slightly less cheesy than the typical piss-off-the-wrong-person-and-get-cursed cliche.
I read also a random trivia from Cracked.com that some expert calculated that based on the things the dude did in the movie and the time it takes to master them, he might have relived Groundhogs Day for at least 1,000 years! LOL But you can be the judge of that ;p
Storyline itself is solid and pretty hilarious in the right places, although there are a few moments that made me cringe, but overall it's a pretty enjoyable movie and definitely something you don't mind rewatching again from time to time, best watched during Christmas or New Year coz of the winter festive theme in it.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Did a TV series marathon binge this year (some of them a rewatch) and of all the series I've binged so far, Hannibal is the BEST TV series I've ever had the pleasure to binge.
The conversation is very sophisticated, the cinematography is brilliant, the story plot is very intelligent, the food displayed throughout the series looks so delicious and the gory scenes are OH SO DELIGHTFULLY GORY. It's one of those gory displays where you know it's terrible, it's horrible and it'll probably make you lose your appetite in more ways than one, but you JUST CAN'T LOOK AWAY! I'm not usually affected by gore, coz I literally watched the entire SAW franchise, but some scenes actually made me go UGH~!
I absolutely love the dishes Hannibal cooks, they look so delicious, But because it's the famous Hannibal we're talking about here, I can't help cringing either whenever I watch him eat or when he serves it to other people during any of his dinner functions coz YOU'RE EATING PEOPLE, GUYS!! PEOPLE!! Though a deep dark part of me can't help wanting to eat it too just to taste what they're tasting...
Not to mention the bromance between Hannibal Lecter and Will Graham. They absolutely complete each other. There are no words I can describe how compatible they are throughout the series, how much they almost mirrored the relationship between Hannibal and Clarice. Both of them had the chemistry that is so amazing, you'd swear they're couples in real life (though throughout the series I kept shipping them LOL) My kokoro exploded from the feels just looking at them and their interactions. The bromance! THE BROMANCE~~!!
Mads Mikkelsen is the absolute star in the show. He has the voice and the aura to portray an authentic feeling of an intelligent, functioning psychopath, and having the looks for it (those cheekbones, damn!) certainly helped too. I dare say, he plays a much, much better Hannibal Lecter than Anthony Hopkins, though no offense to the legendary actor, of course.
It's such a shame that this show is cancelled despite the excellent ratings, but ultimately, I think it's perhaps a little too artsy and too sophisticated for the HBO palate and thus they decided to end it. At least it ended on a high note and an interesting open-ended ending that allows the fans to speculate and expand on it in their own little fandom world.
I won't spoil too much for you, but suffice to say, Hannibal is pretty much TV Series Binge of the Year for me. Highly recommended series, but please watch when you are not tired and are about to nod off or you might miss the juicy bits LOL
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Summary: Life is good for all the food items that occupy the shelves at the local supermarket. Frank (Seth Rogen) the sausage, Brenda (Kristen Wiig) the hot dog bun, Teresa Taco and Sammy Bagel Jr. (Edward Norton) can't wait to go home with a happy customer. Soon, their world comes crashing down as poor Frank learns the horrifying truth that he will eventually become a meal. After warning his pals about their similar fate, the panicked perishables devise a plan to escape from their human enemies.
WTF DID I JUST WATCH?!
Basically what was going through my mind when I watched the entire movie.
The movie itself with the storyline and plot is pretty decent, and it does have a pretty decent morality and message underneath all that jazz, especially when it's voiced by a great ensemble cast. I am no stranger to stories about sentient beings or inanimate objects and stuff since I watched those kind of shows when I was a kid, but bring that into the adult scene takes it to a whole new level. And when you insert sexual innuendo and vulgar jokes into it, it just went from "Woah" to "WTF" levels.
I've seen some R-rated cartoons in my time, but never have I watched anything as remotely vulgar as this. In fact, it was SO vulgar that I can only call this a Seth Rogen level of vulgar. Yeah, I pretty much made up a vocabulary verb using a name. My brain has been fubbernucked so hard that I realized that I have just been Seth Rogen-ed. You usually don't associate sentient inanimate objects to adult themes, but Seth Rogen definitely pushed that envelope and made me see food no one has ever seen or imagined before. It would probably go over a kid's head, but as an adult, you KNOW what all these means and you just can't help but cringe at the vulgarity of it. So many, SO MANY sexual innuendo-s and double entendre that I can't EVEN--!!
But weirdly, at the same time, you just can't look away. It's so vulgar and offensive in its shock value and yet you just can't look away. In fact, after I finish typing this, I probably wanna go watch it again because I just can't get it out of my mind. It's one of those movies that it's so bad, it's good, and you can't help wanting to go back for more and discover what you have missed out the first time. That's how fubbernucked my brain is right now. Seth Rogen definitely had outdone himself with this one.
If you're easily offended with sexual, vulgar and offensive content, this may not be the movie for you, but for those who have an open (perverted) mind, go right ahead and watch it again and again because in a weird way, it's actually worth it
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Made for TV movie based on a true story, an aspiring New York City sportscaster’s life is on the slow track until he serendipitously gets the old cell phone number of a basketball superstar. Will the number be his ticket to success or a path to destruction?
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This Is How You Lose The Time War
By Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
A mind-bending sci-fi romance, told entirely through letters exchanged between two rival agents as they play a game of cat-and-mouse through different eras and dimensions
HUGO AWARD WINNER, BEST NOVELLA
NEBULA AND LOCUS AWARDS WINNER, BEST NOVELLA
Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.
Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.
Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right?
Co-written by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers—each writing the perspective of one of the two agents at the heart of this novella—This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.
Read if you: like Killing Eve.
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Trixie makes her second major appearance in Magic Duel , returning to Ponyville and wreaking havoc using her new magic powers fueled by the Alicorn Amulet , and then confronting Twilight Sparkle and challenging her to a duel as revenge. In later appearances, Trixie shows a genuine effort to change from her previous ways, but she is still very theatrical in her behavior. As they search for the map, Trixie unknowingly angers Starlight with her nonchalant attitude toward the situation and the fact that she can't remember what she was thinking of when she cast the spell; unbeknownst to her, Starlight keeps storing her anger in a bottle. She later helps him reconcile with Starlight when the latter feels neglected throughout his visit. They draw the ursa minor into Ponyville, believing it to be an ursa major, and ask Trixie to use her magic tricks to defeat it. Fluttershy "enjoying" a nice hug from Princess Luna in Luna Eclipsed. Afraid to be in the same room as Gilda during Pinkie Pie 's party, Fluttershy attempts to voice her discomfort to Pinkie, who obliviously waves off her distress. Starlight manages to extract the anger, and admits her frustrations. Fluttershy states in Dragonshy that dragons scare her, though she explains the exception of Spike on account of him not being grown-up.
An image of Trixie and her Equestria Girls human counterpart was leaked online in mid-February But she is capable of genuine acts of courage despite this, such as when she attempts to stop the ursa minor after her fans encourage her and when she sacrifices herself to a horde of changelings in order to buy Starlight and Thorax time to get away. In Fluttershy Leans In , Fluttershy becomes assertive when her vision for her animal sanctuary is not met. As they search for the map, Trixie unknowingly angers Starlight with her nonchalant attitude toward the situation and the fact that she can't remember what she was thinking of when she cast the spell; unbeknownst to her, Starlight keeps storing her anger in a bottle. In Horse Play , Pinkie Pie mentions she bought untested magic fireworks from Trixie in a back alley at midnight. Afraid to be in the same room as Gilda during Pinkie Pie 's party, Fluttershy attempts to voice her discomfort to Pinkie, who obliviously waves off her distress. After the explanation, however, Trixie resumes her arrogance, saying that Twilight will never have the same power as her, and once again proclaims herself "Great and Powerful. Trixie then remembers what she was thinking of when she teleported the table: In this state, she appears to take pleasure in causing others grief and distress, such as trampling the flowers in front of the library, dumping water on Twilight Sparkle and Spike and snatching the Elements of Harmony from Twilight. Twilight then uses her magic to soothe the ursa minor to sleep and gives it a "bottle" of milk constructed from the water tower before sending it back to its cave in the forest. Because of this, she is forced to rely on her stage magic and illusions, using them to distract a changeling patrol. In Luna Eclipsed , Fluttershy sequesters herself at home in her cottage during Nightmare Night, and refuses to answer the door until she learns that her visitor is Twilight. When Twilight returns claiming she knows Trixie cheated, Trixie fakes innocence, and when Twilight claims to have an amulet stronger than Trixie's she quickly calls this impossible but accepts a second duel when Twilight unrelentlessly mocks her. However, even a shy Pegasus like Fluttershy has her own limits. During the episode, Trixie keeps Mayor Mare in a cage and forces other ponies to do manual labor for her. Twilight expresses uncertainty in their friendship due to their respective pasts. She later helps him reconcile with Starlight when the latter feels neglected throughout his visit. Fluttershy's name is shared by a previous generation Earth pony , who is a photography enthusiast. Trixie is surprised to find out that the monster they faced was actually an ursa minor, the baby version of an ursa major, who was only cranky after being woken up by Snips and Snails. However, upon the Amulet's removal and the loss of her power, she accepts her defeat against Twilight and meekly seeks forgiveness for how she treated her and her friends. Five of these background ponies appear briefly near the beginning of The Return of Harmony Part 1. She removes her Alicorn Amulet and puts the new one on, but Twilight reveals this was all a trick she set up, and Rainbow Dash snatches away the Alicorn Amulet and gives it to Zecora to put back in hiding. Trixie apologizes for unknowingly angering her friend, and they reconcile. After she transforms a salt-shaker into a teacup, she gets carried away and transforms all sorts of things into teacups. As shown in Dragonshy , she is also scared of heights, which is ironic in that Pegasi live in the clouds most of their lives. In Hurricane Fluttershy , she tries to evade her responsibilities as a Pegasus to help create a tornado to move water to Cloudsdale from Ponyville 's reservoir. Kindness and empathy — Twilight Sparkle Fluttershy shows compassion to the manticore, winning its trust.
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Cover versions of popular music is typically the lowest form of art. I say this because it is usually unoriginal and done for the wrong things (money). Basing your whole act on another band, well, is just tacky and lazy. No real artist thinks cover bands are cool.
I think this realization came to me when I bought the Godzilla 1998 soundtrack and listened to the opening track, for the first and last time. It was David Bowie's "Heroes", performed by the Wallflowers. I was an absolute replica, with maybe some better production quality. It was pointless. Why would you do such a thing?
"Creep". It was terrible, because they didn't do the amp-distortion-check-sound before the chorus, which makes the song. Ironically, I had a copy of The Bends in my pocket while I watched them.
That also reminds me of a junior high talent show. A band played Blur's "Song 2", and they also messed up the best part of the song (the "woo-hoo"). The singer did the opposite of what was required, and sang the part in a deep, sarcastic voice. But, I have to give them credit for being 14 and playing in front of all their peers at grade 9.
I mean even classical conducters and orchestras are to blame here. They are playing 200-year-old songs. They are cover bands. Sometimes they are called tribute bands, and sometimes they are all-female versions of AC/DC. And don't get me started on jazz and blues. These are genres solely dedicated to simply covering old songs.
But there is some light at the end of the dark, musty cave here. So, it's time to talk about unique covers. You know, the ones that are so distinctive they garner respect and admiration (there are only like, three).
"Blinded by the Light" is a great, great song. Manfred Mann's rendition hit #1 on the Hot 100 in 1977, and unlike the original Bruce Springsteen version, this one was catchy as hell. My father, a vehement supporter of the Boss, always mentions how Manfred sounds like he is saying "douche" instead of "deuce" in the chorus. But, who knows what he's really singing about. The guitar effects give this version a groove that is hard to prove it isn't an original.
"Mr Tambourine Man" as performed by William Shatner is definitely outsider music. You probably haven't heard it unless you received The Transformed Man as a gag gift. I truly wonder if Bob Dylan has ever heard Shatner utterly screaming the last line from this 1968 art experiment.
Marilyn Manson's cover of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is probably the best cover ever. Don't laugh. It is totally different from the original 1983 electronic standard, which is hard to think of without red hair and a synth beat. Manson totally reinvented the wheel here. The guitar and way the lyrics are sung are just... original. The band could have dropped the lyrics and wrote their own for a decent song.
Also, Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" is better than the original
I dare you to suggest better covers. Don't even mention those goddamned string tribute albums. And if you are thinking right now that Johnny Cash's "Hurt" is the best cover, I want to spit on you.
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Stepping into the shoes of a comedy legend like John Cleese is an unenviable task. His stiff upper lip on the verge of a nervous breakdown schtick, allied to some superb physical theatre, means his retinue of farce and razor-sharp one-liners are better experienced first-hand lest they suffer in translation.
As anyone who attempted to explain what was so hilarious about the School For Funny Walks can attest.
As such, Fawlty Flowers seeks to pay homage, rather than simply ape, what is considered the greatest British TV show of all time. For those who sadly came a generation too late, Fawlty Towers was a two-season sitcom which first aired in the late ’70s.
Over the course of just 12 episodes, it etched its position in comedy legend, regaling us with the quite absurd story of a Torquay Hotel who’s manager, Basil Fawlty, was forever needled into indignation by his aloof, but bossy wife Sybil, and their bumbling waiter from Barcelona, Manuel.
The title of this show riffs off the sign posting outside the establishment, which never seemed to say Fawlty Towers.
Considering the amount of exposition needed here, it would certainly help if you were a fan of the show when taking in Fawlty Flowers. A free-wheeling fusion of some of the most memorable scenes, it assumes that the nuances of context are a given.
As such, this stage adaptation trades as much on nostalgia as it does on the expertise of its cast.
In Mark Mulder and Annie Robinson, we find a curated playlist of the show’s most outstanding characters. Playing Fawlty, Mulder perhaps has it easier in this regard, although he does a smashing Manuel (regrettably all too briefly), and inhabits the drink-sodden Major with a schizophrenic twist.
A well-known face on TV, I barely recognised Mulder, such was his Fawlty transformation.
Let's hope Robinson enjoys playing dress-up because she turned it into an almost Olympic discipline over the course of the show. Via a merry-go-round of wigs, aprons and scarves, she played Manuel, the maid Polly with her naughty sketches, the French seductress who gets Basil all hot and bothered, and of course, long-suffering Sybil with her distinctive laugh.
With a set as frazzled as Basil’s disposition, the action doesn’t really go anywhere, so it’s a treat when the audience are there for the journey, rather than any presumed destination.
Already buffetted by their memories of the original, the laughs were already escaping any repression long before any punchlines where delivered.
This allowed the actors to play to the crowd, before Basil inevitably lost his composure, reminded the Germans about the war, and encouraged us all to pack and leave. Good fun.IOL
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Songwriters: what makes a good song?
Topic: How to write a song about someone you hate
June 16, 2019 / By Raleigh Question:
i mean, i know how to write them, but what are good ideas? can you give me a list please? i want real life ideas, that people can relate to.
Best Answers: Songwriters: what makes a good song?
Marlon | 4 days ago
If you want real life ideas, take things from real life.
finding your only someone
breaking up (a little over done)
a common feeling (love, hate, etc.)
something you love doing
there are lots of things. just sit down and start writing how you feel at that very moment. maybe something just happened and you're excited or scared. a lot of the time its just how you feel. sit down and listen to some good songs and what they are about to get better ideas.
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Originally Answered: For songwriters, how do you know when you're finished writing the song?
You just gotta take it as it is. Otherwise you'll be changing it forever. I know that when I've shown it to someone they usually like the first or second version better than any ones after those. Sometimes without realizing it, you change it so much that what you really wrote down the first time fades away.
For me, I just put it away for awhile, move on to other ones, come back and compare first and last versions and see if it's really what I wanted to say.
As you'll think, the sky is just about the prohibit. Just as with books or film scripts there may also be a few earnings streams generated by way of a success tune. A few of them are: list income, royalties, residuals. A tune can't handiest be a list, it may be a Broadway exhibit, a hoop tone, a film. The predominant factor is to be involved approximately being a well songwriter. Everything else will come of its possess.
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2. what has made you what you are
3. and what is on your mind
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Study techniques used in books or novels or plays. Study Shakespeare, the way he uses tragedy (and comedy) is actually somewhat genius.
Listen to top songs and ask yourself why it is such a good song.
Learn from others but don't forget to find a way to make your stuff creative.
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Originally Answered: I want to write a song! CALLING ALL SONGWRITERS?
you start with the words,and bring the music in to it,may have to change words and music around till it sounds right together,it like anything,start at the beginning, the words,you have to improvises and compromise the words and music together,to make it as one,like a marriage of the two..putting your feeling into the song means a lot,a lot of song writers,only write the song for some one and then they put the music to it,but if you want it to sound the way you wish,then you will have to compose the music with the words..
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The Secret of Kralitz Book by Henry Kuttner
is a science fiction novel by Henry Kuttner, first published in 1941. Set in an alternate universe where Earth is a barren wasteland and humanity has moved to the stars, the story follows the adventures of Mark Brandon, a struggling writer, and his encounter with the mysterious, ancient city of Kralitz.
As the story begins, Mark Brandon is desperate for money and willing to take on any writing job that comes his way. He is approached by a wealthy businessman, John Erlenbaugh, who asks him to investigate the ruins of Kralitz, an ancient city on the planet Halsey. Erlenbaugh believes that Kralitz holds the key to a powerful new energy source, and wants Brandon to help him uncover it.
When Brandon arrives on Halsey, he is immediately struck by the strange and eerie atmosphere of the planet. He meets a group of people who are studying the ruins of Kralitz, and learns that the city was built by a long-vanished alien race. As he begins to explore the ruins, he discovers that there is much more to Kralitz than meets the eye.
The more Brandon learns about Kralitz, the more he becomes convinced that the city holds some kind of secret. He begins to have strange and vivid dreams about the city, and starts to believe that the ancient aliens who built Kralitz may still be alive. As he delves deeper into the mystery of Kralitz, he is pursued by a shadowy figure who seems determined to stop him from uncovering the truth.
As the story unfolds, Brandon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where his every move is watched by unknown enemies. He must use all his wits and courage to uncover the secret of Kralitz, and to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
Kuttner’s writing is fast-paced and engaging, and he creates a vivid and intriguing world in which to set his story. The alternate universe he imagines is fascinating, and the mystery of Kralitz is compelling. The novel explores themes of power, knowledge, and the unknown, and raises important questions about what we are willing to do to gain control over these things.
Overall, “The Secret of Kralitz” is an entertaining and thought-provoking science fiction novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. Kuttner’s writing is sharp and engaging, and the mystery at the heart of the story is genuinely compelling. It is a testament to Kuttner’s skill as a writer that the novel remains engaging and relevant more than 80 years after its initial publication.
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Best the Cars Album Covers,
The Cars, an American Rock band formed in 1978, is best known for their hit singles Just What I Needed and Hello Again. The band’s first album was released in 1979 by Elektra Records. Along with their albums and songs, the Cars also enjoyed fame through their extensive touring. However, the Cars only had two album covers until they disbanded in 1988.
In 1984, the group released a more polished cover for “Heartbeat City” which featured a black background and white letters that spelled out “The Cars”. This cover was created by graphic artist Munk One has been hailed as one of his best works to date.
The album covers are some of the most iconic images in music history. The album covers were designed by an artist named Michael Peters, who was given complete creative control over the design of each cover. Peters had a very clear vision for what he wanted to do with these album covers and that is why they are so memorable today.
The album covers for The Cars show a variety of different styles. For example, some are more abstract while others are more realistic. Some have bright colors while others are black and white.
These are the best album covers from The Cars and related bands.
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Netflix’s latest gritty drama explores themes of consent, entitlement and power, and unveils the secrets harboring British MP James Whitehouse.
The show’s central character is referred to in the press as a libertine, but what exactly does that term mean?
Anatomy of a Scandal debuted on Netflix on April 15th. The series is based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan.
The show follows prominent Conservative MP James Whitehouse as his life unravels after a damaging allegation from a research assistant.
During the high-profile trial, we see those aren’t James’ only secret havens. Because he is still keeping a secret from his student days from his friend and current prime minister.
What does libertine mean?
So what exactly is the meaning of a libertine? A libertine is a man who indulges in pleasurable activities without regard to the consequences his actions may have.
Cambridge dictionary defines the term as “a person, usually a man, who has few moral principles and has sexual relations with many people”.
The term first appears in episode 1 when the press brand depicts James Whitehouse as a libertine. This comes after his affair with a colleague was publicly exposed.
The term may also refer to the Libertine Social Club of which James was a member while at Oxford University. Known for its unruly parties, this is an all-male social club that included James and the Prime Minister.
Is the Libertine Club real?
The Libertine Club featured in the show is fictional, although based on Oxford University’s infamous Bullingdon Club.
Like its fictional counterpart, The Bullingdon Club is a men-only club. It’s known for its rowdy dinner parties and debauchery.
The club has inspired several fictional adaptations, including the 2014 film Riot Club.
Members of the Bullingdon Club tend to come from wealthy families and often go on to hold positions of power in British politics.
The audience reacts to the anatomy of a scandal
Fans were quick to share their thoughts on the show’s themes. one said: “When I saw Anatomy of a Scandal, I realized how important the lesson of consent is – it needs to be taught in schools and considered an integral part of education.”
Another gushed about the show, tweet: “Really recommend Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix. Actually quite good … if you fancy a bit of a political scandal.”
A fan recommended Anatomy of a Scandal to his followers and said:
These sentiments were echoed by another fan who sent: “Anatomy of a Scandal – Netflix. Amazing. The conspiracy could have been stolen by Morrison’s mafia in Canberra. For those who despair of justice, you must watch this 6 part series.”
Finally, this fan fell in love with the cinematography and said: “I decided to watch Anatomy of a Scandal and it turns out that it’s all very well watched in the afternoon and the cinematography is masterful. Some of it sucks a bit, but the cinematography is one of the most phenomenal storytelling I’ve ever seen.”
Anatomy of a Scandal is now available to stream on Netflix.
In other news, where was Anatomy of a Scandal filmed? Netflix filming locations explored
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In 1983, Harold Ramis and John Hughes made a comedy classic with National Lampoon’s Vacation. The film went on to inspire several sequels. Some of them were good like Christmas Vacation, some of them weren’t so good like Vegas Vacation, and others had no business existing like Christmas Vacation 2. Ramis and Hughes did more than jumpstart a franchise with the original Vacation, though. They inspired a new genre.
Over the past thirty years, almost all road trip movies have borrowed from National Lampoon’s Vacation. Every once and a while, we’ll get a film that puts a unique spin on the premise like Little Miss Sunshine. For the most part, though, we’ve just gotten a ton of shallow imitations like Wild Hogs, RV, and Are We There Yet. We all know which gross-out gags the filmmakers are going to recycle and what life lessons they’re going to shove down our throats. The latest Vacation sequel, which is just as much a reboot, is no exception.
Ed Helms becomes the sixth actor to usurp the role of Rusty Griswold, who’s now a pilot and family man whose every bit as neurotic as his dad. Christina Applegate takes over the role as Rusty’s wife, who was previously portrayed by Alina Phelan in the short film, Hotel Hell Vacation. Of course it’s hard to say if that’s considered cannon. Ah well, the Vacation movies have never been especially consistent in terms of casting anyway. Skyler Gisondo plays their eldest son, a wimpy poet, and Steele Stebbins plays their youngest, a foulmouthed smartass. Afraid that his family is drifting apart, Rusty thinks that another road trip to Walley World is just what they need.
The funniest scene in the movie is where Applegate questions her husband’s motivations with this new vacation, saying that he’s setting himself up for disappointment. However, Rusty insists the new vacation will stand on its own. If Vacation had more self-aware humor like this, maybe it could have stood on its own like 22 Jump Street. Instead, it settles for all the tired clichés we’ve seen a million times before. We get plenty of scenes where the Griswold’s have run-ins with animals, come across unsanitary areas, and engage in awkward sexual ventures. Oh, and you’d better believe that their cruddy vehicle doesn’t survive the trip.
Every now and then, there is a humorous visual gag or one-liner. The actors are all additionally well suited for their roles. Aside from the main cast, Leslie Mann scores a few laughs as Rusty’s sister and Chris Hemsworth shows off his comedic chops as her statuesque husband. Charlie Day kills it as a river-rafting instructor going through a bad breakup. There’s also a pretty funny sequence involving Nick Kroll, Tim Heidecker, Kaitlin Olson, and Michael Peña as four cops having a showdown at the Four Corners. Plus, it is nice to see briefly see Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo as Clark and Ellen again. All of these fun side characters come and go rather quickly, though, and we have to sit through several long gaps that are witless and repetitive.
John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein have written some funny movies such as Horrible Bosses. In their feature film directorial debut, however, they basically go through the motions. They clearly have an admiration for the original classic and sometimes do an admirable job at paying homage to it, but they never figure out how to distinguish the new Vacation. Towards the end of the film, there’s a discussion about what’s more important: the journey or the destination. In this case, neither offers any fond memories that you’ll likely cherish forever.
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