Song of the Day: Broken Doll by Paloma Faith

Introducing Paloma Faith- magician's assistant, burlesque dancer, actress- and now, it seems, singer. You may know Miss Faith from St. Trinians' (she was the goth, Andrea)- and if you don't know her now, it seems it's only a matter of time. With her single, 'Stone Cold Sober', getting some serious airplay and ID describing her as a 'born performer', it seems the future's looking bright for Paloma Faith. Although I do like her single, I think her bluesier demos (such as Broken Doll, below) are much stronger- have a listen and see what you think.
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25th June- The Worst Day Ever?

When all is said and done, in the land of celebrity, yesterday was shitty. Losing one icon (Michael Jackson, King of Pop) is bad enough, but two (Farrah Fawcett, Charlie's Angels Pin-Up) is awful.
Of course, I only found out about such losses this morning over a bowl of Shredded Wheat, because I'm very much behind the times. So, here is a small post to commemorate those who left us yesterday.

Michael Jackson
Say what you want about his private life, but he was a legend- everyone knew his name, everyone has devised a zombie-esque dance routine to 'Thriller' at some point. Jackson 5 are one of my favorite pop acts of all time (tied with Marvelettes, I think), and I am genuinely a huge Jackson fan. It may not be the sort of music I might think of immediately when switching on my MP3, but his music has undoubtedly had an impact on the world.
Everyone has alot of memories connected to the life, times and work of Mr. Jackson. I remember dancing around my friend's kitchen on her 10th birthday to 'Blame it on the Boogie'; I remember a kid at primary school who used to sing alot, but he would only ever sing 'Thriller', or the 'Back to the Future Soundtrack'; I remember playing Pass the Parcel to 'Rockin' Robin' one Christmas when I was eight. Thanks, MJ- you gave us some great memories.

Farrah Fawcett
A pin-up for a generation, an icon, and my idol as a child. I went through a phase where I was obsessed with spies; I'd read 'Harriet the Spy' over and over again, and patrol my neighbourhood in a trench coat, convinced I'd eventually find something worth spying on. I kept a book of my findings, which is absolutely hilarious to read these days- I was a complete nutter as a child. I was also kind of obsessed with watching "Charlie's Angels" re-runs on a Sunday morning- I didn't care much for her naive character, Jill Munroe, but I couldn't imagine anyone more glamorous than Farrah, a vision of messy blonde girls and a perfect toothy grin. Every night, I'd dream of espionage- I too would have a head of messy blonde curls, and for some reason, I was always wearing Audrey Hepburn's yellow coat from "Charade" (which is by far my favorite Hepburn film). Thankyou Farrah, for inspiring my madcap childhood. Read More......

Aakash Abolishes Apathy in Big Apple

There’s an attack on New York City.

One young man, by the name of Aakash Nihalani is on the rampage, taking his particular brand of geometric art to the streets. Armed only with reels of neon tape and a paintbrush, Nihalani is trying to, as he says, ‘make work that sparks dialogue about space and perspective in a city packed with infinite layers and views, and also directly observe its impact’. He hopes that by attacking sidewalks, signs and buildings with fluorescent tape, he can emphasise the clean, geometric lines of the city that sometimes get taken for granted, or go entirely unnoticed. Personally, I am all for abolishing apathy in the Big Apple- when you live in the countryside, cities seem like superlatively imagined, vibrant wondrous places- yet, when you look around, the jaded city slickers seem to see it as little more than a grey backdrop. There should be more artists like Nihalani, who take their art to the streets, work on a grander canvas and inspire some love for the city.

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Song of the Day: I Want to Know Your Plans by Say Anything

Say Anything are a band who have it tough. Aside from the lead singer, Max Bemis's battle with bipolar disorder, there is one other main obstacle they must face- you try and get people to take you seriously when your most acknowledged song repeatedly chants 'I called her on the phone and she touched herself'.
It's a pity that Say Anything are sometimes overlooked, because they write some of the catchiest love songs known to man. I'm really not big on the whole romance thing, and love songs are often lost on me, but I appreciate Say Anything's particular brand of romance. If you ever feel the compulsion to stand outside my house with a boom box (please don't, by the way), I request it plays this song- or 'Alive With the Glory of Love'- either way, I'm good.
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5 Versions of 'Use Somebody'

Covers of 'Use Somebody are everywhere these days- and I mean bloody everywhere. The diifculty with this is, of course, that cover versions are supposed to be original- a concept that is very difficult to accomplish when you're all singing the same song. Still, here are five versions that you might quite like.

Version 1- Kings of Leon
Well, I couldn't very well write a post about 'Use Somebody' by Kings of Leon wihtout mentioning Kings of Leon, could I? The original, and in my opinion, still the best. The fact that I still think this is best version makes this a whole post a little bit pointless, but still- the other versions are definitely worth listening to. Just less that this.


Version 2- Bat for Lashes
What this version lacks in volume, it makes up for in wispy haunting notes. According to SongFacts, frontman Caleb Followill wrote this song about longing for somebody to have a cuddle with while feeling lonely on the road. He said on his band's website: "It's about being far from home"- this message is perfectly captured by Bat for Lashes's cover.


Version 3- Friendly Fires
What I like about the Friendly Fires version is that, unlike the other covers, it still has that slightly triumphant tone of the original. Rather than taking he obvious route and stripping it back to just largely vocals and guitar, Friendly Fires have succeeded in making the song theirs without completing redefining the sound of the original.

Version 4- Karima Francis
Karima Francis definitely wins the title of 'Person in This Post With the Coolest Hair', but I doubt she'll be winning too many prizes for her version of 'Use Somebody'. Nice as it is, it seems he's trying a little too hard- it doesn't have that easy, natural feel of some of the other versions.

Version 5- VV Brown
I'm not world's biggest fan of VV Brown, but I think she did a pretty good cover here. However, I got quite irritated when her hand started smacking against the guitar whilst she was playing (about 30 seconds in)- but maybe that's just me looking for something to criticise. Nevermind, a top ocver nonetheless.
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Song of the Day: Oh Godammit by Hot Hot Heat

Today, I offer you a blast from my past- Oh, Godammit by Hot Hot Heat. The band relased this song in 2003 and have since (unbeknownst to me) made 2 more albums, chaged label, lost Dante De Carlo and gained Andy Paquin. In that time, I've made my way through school, lost five people close to me and gained about 3 stone (which is a good thing- I was a scrappy little youngster). In spite of all of this, as soon as this song came on shuffle to day, I was transported back to my days as a carefree teenager, wearing that khaki blazer I wore all the goddamn time and dreaming of about seven different boys. Good times, my friends, good times.

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5 Pointless But Oh-So-Funny Sites

You know the feeling- you're bored, you've got a computer and time to kill. But, where do you go when you've exhausted your usual comic haunts? My list of 5 Funny Sites is here to give you some fresh material. Enjoy!

F My Life
A collection of horrible, hilarious things that go wrong with other people's lives.
Whoever thought of F My Life is a genius for two reasons. Number One- it means everyone has a place to vent about horrible, hilarious shit that happens in their lives. Number Two- when someone's had a mildly shitty day, they can go on FMyLife.com and laugh about how other people's days have been much, much worse.

Examples: Today, while teaching at a daycare, a child came up to me and asked if he could go to the bathroom. Obviously, I said it was fine. He then pulled his pants down, and pee on my brand new shoes, and all over my leg. FML

Today, I found a note on my door that said "You're the sexiest person I've ever stalked". Later, I found another note that said "Sorry, that was meant for your roommate. You aren't my type." Not even a creepy stalker thinks I'm attractive. FML

Today, I had a job interview. I have a nervous tendency to rub my foot against the bar under the table. After the interview I noticed I had been rubbing my foot against the interviewer's leg. FML

Tiny Art Director
Artist Bill Zeman has his art critiqued by his 4 year old daughter
I love this website because the Tiny Art Director reminds me so much of me. A little demanding, prone to sulks, and she likes dinosaurs- I LOVE dinosaurs. I have a dinosaur teddy, a dinosaur that runs when you wind it up, socks wtih dinosaurs on them...
Examples: Kangaroo and Giraffe















The Brief: A giraffe and a kangaroo fighting over an apple
The Critique: Where's the dinosaur?! Draw me a dinosaur right now Daddy!
Job Status: Rejected

Cake Wrecks

A collection of horrible, hilarious things that go wrong with other people's professionally-ordered cakes.

This website is a stroke of genius. Rather than get all irate when professionals ruin your celebrations with the Cake From Hell, send it to Cake Wrecks and chuckle. It is kind of funny, afterall. My favorite section of Cake Wrecks is 'Literal LOLs', in which the proffessional ckae decorators take cake request a little too literally.

Examples: Picture the scene:

Customer: Could I order special a cake, please? Baker: Absolutely. What sort of cake are we talking about? Customer: A cake for a graduation, please. Could I have '2008' written on top, please. Oh, and I want sprinkles too, if that's ok?' Baker: Certainly.

And, the finished cake:

















Awkward Family Photos
A collection of the most awkward family photos you will ever see
Y'know when you see a family photo in someone's home so awkward, so atrocious, so obviously staged that you want to burst out laughing? Well, AFP have saved you the trouble of going into people's houses to see such gems. Hysterically funny.
Examples: What every family photo needs- a topless beardy man swinging his shirt around his head:















It comes to something when you look terrifed by your own horrendous wedding concept:















Funny Exam
A website containing funny, stupid exam answers.
Now that exam season is over, if you're feeling a little worried, you should mosey on over to Funy Exam, and realsie things could be much, much worse. However, if your exam paper appears up there any time soon, then maybe you should start panicking.
Examples:



















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Song of the Day: Waiting by Oi Va Voi

Now for something a little bit different- if you like a haunting, electronic, eastern-European sound to your music,you'll love Oi Va Voi. If you don't, you soon shall. Oi Va Voi (which is Yiddish, and roughly translates to 'Oh, dear God'), are what my favorite author, David Mitchell, might describe as a 'loose musical co-operative'- a group with a few core musicians and then some guest musicians thrown in here and there for good measure (including the likes of KT Tunstall, before she was all cool and famous and the like). Anyway, for your aural pleasure, here is 'Waiting'- enjoy.

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5 Fashions: "Miss Candy Twist"

Ok, so it's been sunny on and off for nearly a week now, and in Britain, that means one thing- summer, baby! Despite my previous pledge to avoid bright colours that will wash me out, I couldn't resist taking a sneak-peek at some of the kaleidoscopic delights I'm missing out on. Delights such as:

1. Red Kimono Dress, $129.00, Indie Shopper
Oof, I love this dress. It's silky, sexy whilst still being quite kooky. It could be worn with anything- pumps, hells, jeans- or, as the web page suggests, as a cover up at the beach. I'd rather not risk ruining a $129.99 silk dress at the beach, but maybe that's just because I'm poor and fashionless.



2. Tasker 009, £130.00, Rebecca Torres
Rebecca Torres's bold, geometric design in vibrant colours never cease to amaze me. This exquisite dress is a personal favorite- bright, beautiful and very, very unique. However, the exquisite cape the model is wearing is sold separately (yes, even more money), and you can view that here.






3. Tier Garden Dress, $44.99, Modcloth.com
There are alot of colourful, floral dresses out there at the moment, but I'm partial to this one in particular because it's a little more delicate. Rather than being an explosion of huge, garish fluorescent pansies, the small, more subtly-coloured flowers of this garden dress are alot more palatable, without being too boring. The delicate, frilly material also adds to the subtlety, meaning this dress is wearable by people other than teenagers who look like they've permanently set up camp in their nearest Topshop stores.




4. Candy-Wrapper Clutch, $28, Ecoist
Some people find them unbearably tacky, but I've always secretly worshipped these eco-chic woven handbags made out of old sweet wrappers. Take a look and decide for yourself. Ecoist is particularly good, because as well as the usual multi-coloured affair, there are many different styles and colours to choose from, so there's something for everyone- I particularly love the 'Magazine' one.



5. Vintage 80's Pastel Mini Dress, $11.99 (at the moment), NoirOhio Vintage
This pastel dress is so girly, and so very not me, but I'm a sucker for a good bit of vintage. If I owned a dress like this, I would only wear it with boots or Converse, but it would of course also look very pretty with pumps or high heels. Unfortunately, NoirOhio is auction-based, so if you want it, you'd better be quick. Read More......

Album Art

I'm going to say very little this post; I'll just let the art speak for itself. Simply put, here are three of my favorite pieces of recent album artwork, with their artists. Enjoy!

Album: 'You're A Woman, I'm a Machine' by Death From Above 1979
Artist: Cole Chernoff























MP3: Black History Month



Album: 'Ladyhawke' by 'Ladyhawke'
Artist: Sarah Larnach























MP3: My Delirium


Album: 'Day and Age' by The Killers
Artist: Paul Normansell























MP3: Human


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Paparazzi = WTF?

If you hadn't guessed from the title, I'm talking about the new single from Lady 'Look-at-my-geometric-attire! I'm-fucking-NUTS!' Gaga. 'Paparazzi' as a song isn't a patch on 'Just Dance', and lacks the lyrical -ahem- genius of 'Poker Face' ("I'm not bluffin' with my muffin", anyone?). However, the video is a slice of genius- it satirises everything from Dr. Strangelove to Gwen Stefani. However, the 'WTF' isn't because of Lady Gaga's usual kookiness; it's because, for no apparent reason,t eh video is interspersed with random shots of Lady Gaga making out with no less than 4 swedish blondes. Why, I don't know.

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Song of the Day: My Girls by Animal Collective

I have to admit, whatever witty remark I may concot to accompany this awesome song, I cannot compare with whoever wrote the last.fm song description for 'My Girls'. So, without further ado, here is that description:
"Pulsing, ambient guitar strokes cascade over one of the most rhythmic tracks Animal Collective has ever written. ‘My Girls’ has a clear purpose and drive, something many AC tracks lose sight of in their distant pop orgies. Immediate ejaculation of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys drives the anticipation of the build up and climactic “Wooooo!” to epic bliss. The subsequent release of huge, dribbling tribal drums coupled with 3 part harmonies erupt into a magical audio moment all over your face."

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No-Fuss Reviews 2

Sick of music reviews that go on forever and ever? Tired of being bombarded with more information than you could ever possibly need? Fear not- I present to you my no-mess, no-fuss music reviews.
You get all that you need, without all the frilly bit you don't: Artist and Album Name (which always helps), how I found out about them, or 'Hype', (so if you like the album, you can go to that site/magazine and find some more music to your taste), my thoughts (subjective, but concise), my rating (I'm quite a harsh marker), and an MP3 from the album, so you can get an actual taste of what the album's like. Get it? Got it? Good.

N.B- I know my music tastes are quite eclectic, but there are reviews for all sorts- from experimental jazz to hardcore- so hopefully there's something for everyone.

Dredg-Catch Without Arms
Hype: I saw it on this blog, and was drawn in by the mesmerisingly green cover.
Thoughts: Undoubtedly good, but I found it a little difficult to get into at first; it seemed to pick up after a few more listens.
Rating: 6/10
MP3: Hungover on a Tuesday


Emmy the Great- First Love
Hype: I first downloaded the 'Edward is Dedward' demo off the Skins website, when it was featured during the first series.
Thoughts: Pretty I guess, but the songs all sound very similar- it all gets a bit monotonous and repetitive; definitely not as strong as her earlier demos.
Rating:4.5/10
MP3: 24

Funeral for a Friend- Hours
Hype: Jeez, I can't even remember, Kerrang, perhaps?
Thoughts: Fairly wonderful- definitely on par with their first album, 'Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation', but single song quite rivals the sheer awesome-ness of 'Juneau'.
Rating: 8.5/10
MP3: History


Grammatics- Grammatics
Hype: I heard about them on Clash Music, which you should go check out.
Thoughts: I wasn't overly keen at first, but I've been wholly converted. It has a melodic, indie feel, but with a definite unique slant.
Rating: 8/10
MP3: Relentless Fours



Headlights-Some Racing, Some Stopping
Hype: Recommended artist on last.fm for Throw Me the Statue.
Thoughts: Quiet, tranquil, lovely- nothing to get overly excited about, admittedly, but easy on the ears and highly listenable.
Rating: 6/10
MP3: Market Girl

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Miss Van

Very few words are needed to accompany the wonderful work of Miss Van- vibrant and seductive, I've been in love with her art for many years. It can often be difficult to track down this elusive artiste, but you can see her work at the Magda Danysz gallery, and Photobucket unaccountably have an immense collection of her art.

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The Hangover

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianackis
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 8/10

When watching the trailer for 'The Hangover', you may be fooled into thinking this is another throwaway comedy- stock characters, unbelievable shenanigans, and perhaps a gratuitous celebrity cameo to boot. All of these elements are in place, but don't be fooled- 'The Hangover' is a legitimately hilarious comedy.
Initially, you have the usual plot- four guys head to Vegas for the bachelor party of a lifetime. They wake up in the morning in a hotel suite, missing any recollection of the night before, a tooth, a man-purse/satchel filled with Bellagio chips- and the groom. There is also evidence of the same old hijinks- a stolen cop car, a hooker's baby, Mike Tyson's tiger- however, what makes The Hangover stand out is that all of these outlandish props have actually been considered- there is an equally hilarious act of the film linking back to props in this hotel suite. Rather than leaving details of the bachelor party to the audience's imagination, we discover throughout the film every act of the debauchery that occurred the night before.
There are the usual stock characters in there, too- the likeable-but-cocky team leader (Cooper), the nice-guy with the superbitch girlfriend (Helms) and the psychiatrically imparied one (Galifianackis). However, unlike must comedies, we get as real sense of team spirit from these three; rather than constantly competing for the role of the 'funny guy', they work together- increasing the sense of comradeship in the film and making the laughs seem effortless.
There is also the usually un-funny celebrity cameo in the from of Mike Tyson. Although he's not going to be winning any Oscars any time soon, Tyson's rendition of Phil Collins deifintely got a few laughs and, unlike most cameos, Tyson actually contributes to the plot; he both explains the prescence of the tiger, and advances the trio's efforts to find the missing groom.
All in all, despite the subjectivity of comedy, The Hangover seems to appeal to the masses- it's hilarious, which always helps, and has also been clearly thought through-this attention to detail has definitely paid off. On a final note, I implore you to go see this film at the cinema- the comedy of the film was amplified tenfold when I was surrounded by other people who were laughing so hard they had popcorn spilling out of their mouths.
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Angels and Demons

Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor
Directed by: Ron Howard
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Rating: 5/10

Whether or not you enjoy 'Angels and Demons', I feel, lies in how you perceive it.
Some people went into the cinema having read the book, expecting a slick visual representation of Dan Brown's novel; on the whole, they were disappointed. The film does deviate from the book; without giving too much away, the identity of the Pope has changed, and the crucial scene in the Pope's office was not up to par. Tampering with Brown's universally-loved format is inevitable when you have to transfer it from one medium to another- however, such obvious and pivotal alterations have caused disappointment amongst fans of the book.
Some people went into the cinema expecting to be challenged- they wanted a puzzle, a quest, a trail- they wanted an intelligent journey, seamlessly weaving together Catholic history and philosophical food for thought. They too were disappointed- whereas The Da Vinci Code dotted from to place, between fact and fiction, leaving you pondering, I found the conundrum at the centre of Angels and Demons very linear. There was a clear, pre-ordained course that was clearly paved from the very start. It wasn't so much that the film was easy to follow; it was more that you were five steps ahead of what was happening on screen.
Those who weren't disappointed were those who took a less obvious slant. If you view Angels and Demons as a mad-cap adventure ride, you'll be on the money. It may seem a little strange, but think about it- well-renowned leading man? Check. Beautiful (yet sort-of unnecessary) female assisstant? Check. A series of clues to follow, clear enough that anyone could follow it? Check. Nice cinematography and cliche dialogue? Check.
What ... has succeeded in creating here is not the philospichal thirller many had anticipated, but a mainstream version of a highly acclaimed novel. They've beautifully packaged an everyday 'adventure' film, which even adheres (as commercialised films often do) to the Golden Rules of cinema (such as 'The "Bad Guy" is never the bad guy', and 'The guy who shouts 'He did it!' is always guilty). It's not half as good as what we anticipated, but still watchable nonetheless. Read More......

Song of the Day: Black History Month by Death From Above 1979

I'm not world's biggest drum and bass fan, but one such act I love is Death From Above 1979. Having produced just one full album of loud, stomping genius, the hairy duo went their separate ways. They are still making beautiful music, just not together- Jesse Keeler (on the right) with MSTRKRFT and Sebastien Grainger (on the left) on his lonesome. So, without further ado, let's make love and listen to Death From Above- I present to you 'Black History Month', one of my all-time favorite songs; simple and brilliant.

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Five Unsigned Acts to Watch

So, after posting 'Splitting Seams' by Ruby and her Whorses as the Song of the Day, I got to thinking about how many underrated, unsigned yet profundly brilliant acts there are out there, and how such acts hardly ever get the recognition they deserve. Thus, I thought it only fair that I introduce you to my favorite five- it's hardly a record deal, but it's a little bit of the recongition they so rightfully deserve.

Ellie Goulding
I've featured Ellie Goulding not-so-ago, as her cover of 'The Wolves' by Bon Iver was Song of the Day. Her own songs (such as 'Starry Eyed', below), are very, very different from this- she descirbes her sound as 'Indie-electro pop'- a bit of a deviation from Bon Iver, admittedly, but enchanting nonetheless.



Two Door Cinema Club
I can't imagine 2DCC remaining unsigned for long- they have that flawless indie sound that record labels snatch up, and are pretty good to dance to, which is always a plus as far as I'm concerned. A prime example of their danceability is 'Undercover Martyn', below.


Johnny Gallagher
Johnny was one of the original cast of Spring Awakening (I saw it before it came to the West End, at the Lyric Hammersmith- I loved it, and I'm really not a musical person), and fell in love with his voice after hearing the soundtrack. It's not just me- the guy's won a Tony award (which is a huge deal in the world of musicals). Away from the stage, Johnny produces the sort of pensive acoustic sound I love- this song's called 'I Thought Of You' (it's about thinking about someone else in the... ahem... throes of passion).


Holly Walker
Holly Walker was the singer of the late, great South London band, Sly Mr Fox. However, it's very unlikely you've heard of Sly Mr Fox, as they spent their brief-yet-spectacular career unsigned. Holly's own songs are very, very good, but since I'm still mourning over Sly Mr Fox, I've decided to post their song, 'Motorbikes' (which is on Holly's Myspace, here).


George Pringle
You either love or hate George Pringle's upper-class-spoken-word-over-a-background-of-electronica style; and I class myself as a lover. Either way, I implore you to listen to SW10 below- give her a try and make up your own mind.
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The Fanboy's Rough Guide to Upcoming Movies

The title says it all, really- I don't claim to be an expert on all sci-fi/comic-based/'fanboy' movies, but here is my selection of five upcoming films that might appeal to fans of the genre:

Fanboys
I know it's already out in the USA, but Fanboys is coming to most of Europe in the coming months, and I for one am quite excited- I've been following the progress of this film since it was optioned (which is usually a tale of heartbreak, in which the film never gets finished- see Revenge of the Nerds remake). Most reviews claim Fanboys is generally quite fun, but not the best film you'll ever see- nevertheless, it's been raking in at the box office, due to die-hard Star Wars fans.




Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
If you haven't read the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley yet, you should. They're the sort of graphic novels that appeal to all- even those who are reluctant to explore the entire graphic novel genre. My main gripe thus far is the casting of Michael 'I-always-play-myself' Cera as Scott Pilgrim- undoubtedly, he's very funny playing himself in Superbad, but whether or not this will work with an established character such as Scott Pilgrim remains to be seen.




Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
To be honest, there's not much to say- if you haven't seen Transformers yet, go watch it. It's epic. Once you've done that, start getting excited about Transformers 2, in which the Decepticons return, revive Megatron, and are are out for revenge. Fingers crossed it's as good as its prequel.







Avengers
A distant prospect, admittedly (although writer Zach Penn says 'it's definitely going to happen'), but more details are leaking through about Marvel's latest movie venture; most recently, the inclusion of The Hulk and Iron Man. Details are also emerging about the upcoming 'Iron Man 2', although the whole prospect of an Iron Man sequel is slightly less exciting.






Machete?!?!
If you've watched Grindhouse (or just Planet Terror), you'll know Machete was a spoof film trailer put on Grindhouse about a Mexican assassin. Originally, they were going to make the feature as an extra for the Planet Terror double-disc special edition (which was a little lacking), but have now decided to make it into a full film. Seriously. As if Rodriguez's schedule wasn't packed enough with Nervecrackers, The Jetsons and the potential of Sin City 2. Also, Rodriguez killed his own son off and smeared his nieces in entrails in Planet Terror- I wonder if he'll be killing any more of his relatives in his upcoming films? Read More......

Song of the Day: Splitting Seams by Ruby and her Whorses

In my humble opinion, there's nothing more pleasing than a good Myspace Music Phenomenon- providing, y'know, they're actually talented. Despite her relative youth and questionable 'Musical Influences' (Kate Nash? Emmy the Great? Obvious much?), Ruby and Her Whorses undoubtedly has a few tricks up her sleeve- her intelligent lyrics being one of them. A brilliant example of this is 'Splitting Seams', which you can listen to below. Also, if you like what you hear, I believe Ruby will be at Latitude this year- I can't afford tickets, so go and check her out on my behalf.

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