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Decent Films are Finally Headed Our Way

By: Rustycat | in: Movies | 5 Comments



I don’t know if you’ve realized it yet but this might be an all time low for cinema – there’s nothing interesting to see! I go by the DVD store every few days full of renewed hope that I will be surprised and stumble upon a cool action film, a comedy, a fantasy, something watchable so I’ll get my chance to zone out of reality and sit back and enjoy a proper film. I even tried going to the cinema a few times, I ended up seeing some of the most boring films to date, the last one being “21”.

On that note here are a few (hopefully) good  films coming our way very soon:

The Fall

The Fall
Starring: Lee Pace, Justine Waddell, Julian Bleach, Leo Bill and Daniel Caltagirone
Synopsis: Los Angeles, circa 1920’s, a little immigrant girl (Catinca Untaru) finds herself in a hospital recovering from a fall. She strikes up a friendship with a bedridden man (Lee Pace) who captivates her with a whimsical story that removes her far from the hospital doldrums into the exotic landscapes of her imagination. Making sure he keeps the girl interested in the story he interweaves her family and people she likes from the hospital into his tale.

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-MI3DQI9Y4

Coming May 9th

Hancock

Hancock
Starring: Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron
Synopsis: There are heroes… there are superheroes… and then there’s Hancock (Will Smith). With great power comes great responsibility — everyone knows that — everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock’s well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough — as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn’t the kind of man who cares what other people think — until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock’s greatest challenge yet — and a task that may prove impossible as Ray’s wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), insists that he’s a lost cause.

Exclusive look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1hsKYtez4w

Coming July 2nd

War Inc.

War Inc.
Starring: Hilary Duff, John Cusack, Marisa Tomei, Ben Kingsley and Joan Cusack
Synopsis: Cusack plays an assassin assigned to kill a Middle East oil minister (played by Ben Kingsley). His cover is that he’s producing a large trade show that includes a wedding between a young provacative Central Asian pop star named Yonica (played by Duff) and a politico, but complications ensue when things do not go as planned for the assassin. The film takes place in a futuristic and fictional country called Turagastan.

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHhCgDv-fg

Coming May 23rd

Wanted

Wanted
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp and James McAvoy
Synopsis: Based on Top Cow comic book miniseries, a young man (James McAvoy) discovers his father was an assassin and he decides to follow in his footsteps.

Trailer:


Coming June 27th

The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk
Starring: Edward Norton, Christina Cabot, Tim Roth, William Hurt and Liv Tyler
Synopsis: The explosive, action-packed adventure in one of the all-time most popular superhero sagas unfolds with a cure in reach for the world’s most primal force of fury: “The Incredible Hulk.” We find scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote. But the warmongers who dream of abusing his powers won’t leave him alone, nor will his need to be with the only woman he has ever loved, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler). Upon returning to civilization, our brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by The Abomination (Tim Roth)–a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression whose powers match The Hulk’s own.

Trailer:


Coming June 13th

Mongol

Mongol
Synopsis: The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan who was a slave before going on to conquer half the world including Russia in 1206.

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0okVWmMdhY

Coming June 6th

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Speed Racer
Starring: John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci and Emile Hirsch
Synopsis: From writer/directors Larry and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the groundbreaking The Matrix trilogy, and producer Joel Silver comes the live-action, high-octane family adventure Speed Racer. Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized — the legendary Rex Racer — whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer (John Goodman), the designer of Speed’s thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company’s maniacal owner (Roger Allam) but uncovers a terrible secret — some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits.

Trailer:

Coming May 9th


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Posted on April 25, 2008

Get Your Free Marco Mahler Album!

By: Charbarred | in: Music | Leave a Comment



Marco Mahler

For one week only Indie Rock Reviews is giving away a free download of Marco Mahler’s excellent album Design in Quick Rotation. If you like Sufjan Stevens, Nick Drake and free stuff this is your chance to make your weekend even happier. Head over here to download the album.

Marco Mahler - Design in Quick Rotation

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Marco Mahler - Orange Chinese Car

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Posted on April 25, 2008

“And They Say There’s No Class In Today’s Music”

By: Charbarred | in: Music | 11 Comments



Thank you MrBabyMan for providing me with a proper laugh this morning. Here’s Riskay Feat. Aviance and Real. This is the official video for the aptly titled “Smell Yo Dick“. NSFW. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzgGUW__9Jo


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Posted on April 24, 2008

Album Review: Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell

By: Kendall | in: Music | 6 Comments



Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell

Tokyo Police Club follows up two EP’s with Elephant Shell, their first full length release for Saddle Creek Records. The album is a great follow-up, directly related musically, to their first release A Lesson in Crime. The instruments and the uneasy/desperate feel remain the same, but they do seem to have taken on a bit of the milder Saddle Creek somberness. Don’t let that fool you into thinking this could, in any way, be a lesser record for it. It clocks at about 28 minutes with 11 tracks and it can still rock. “Your English is Good” is a spacious bass led track, clicked out by drum sticks hitting one another. “Tessellate” is up beat, hand-clappy, and led into a hi-hat keyboard stomping into a keyboard hook. “Graves” lends itself to a garage rock rant reminiscent of the strokes first album. When it’s time to bring things down a notch “The Harrowing Adventures of…” is a welcome break, with cello crooning you to keep it light, while the xylophones prance their way through the song to spike your interest. Listen to the Math is another more down tempo track that drops most of the jagged guitars and replaces them with a light picked melody, and less angular chords. The drums are loaded with reverb, and are almost the main instrument in the verse sections.

If there is a happy medium between art rock, and post-punk pop, Tokyo Police Club have found it. They don’t need to follow the normal ABABCB pop dredges, but manage to make you want to sing along, get up and dance, and give them your vote. Another interesting thing is how disinterested a vocal can sound, and still lend itself to such melody. A lot of the background vocals are group yelling, giving it a close relation to Bang Camaro at times. Overall if you are fan of the previous EP’s Tokyo Police Club will not disappoint. There is just enough variety to keep it interesting, and they keep close enough to where they started to not lose any fans, and will be sure to gain new ones.

Tessellate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa7JRuLEp-w

Your English Is Good - Live in Glastonbury 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyk20kIK7cA

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Posted on April 22, 2008

Crystal Antlers

By: Yaya | in: Music | 2 Comments



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A year from now I promise you won’t be able to avoid the name of Crystal Antlers, whom you’re going to declare the world’s coolest band. Don’t forget where you first heared about them. I found their MySpace page yesterday and they totally blew me away. The Antlers are a 5 piece band from the west coast and that’s about all I know regarding their bio.

Those who’ve been talking to me lately probably heard the name Comets On Fire a couple of times. That’s mainly because I recently bought their 2006 masterpiece Avatar and my life hasn’t been the same since. It was then that I discovered that one of the people I adore in the music world today is Ben Chasney, a.k.a Six Organs Of Admittance, is actully playing guitar in Avatar and does an amazing job (as usual, what’s new). The other reason I like Comets On Fire that much is Ethan Miller, the band’s lead vocalist and one of the best throats in the world today (next to, of course, Jim James). Speaking of Miller - a new album for Howlin’ Rain is out and it sounds fantastic!

Crystal Antlers

And what does all that has to do with the Crystal Antlers? thanks for reading my blurbs so far. Johnny Bell (bass/lead vocals) is sort of a new Ethan Miller/Jim James, yes, the world is enhancing with good throats. The Crystals combine bad-ass energies with a great joy soaked in fuzz, they keep their songs tight but still maintain a great freedom feeling. There’s always the psych-rock oriented keyboard (played by Victor Rodriguez) sound in the back, while drummer Kevin Stuart and Bell on bass, are providing the space for Andrew King on guitars to breath threw this guitar sounds and parts.

What I heard on their MySpace page, the amazing combination of psychedelic rock in the Comets style with the freedom vibe of early Mercury Rev records, completley blew me away. They’re gonna make it, big time. I just hope they’ll remember what I wrote about them and will give me a free backstage pass to mingle with them.

Crystal Antlers - Until The Sun Dies

Crystal Antlers - Vexation

(Files were downloaded from Raven Sings The Blues blog - and thanks for exposing these guys to the world)

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Posted on April 21, 2008
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