NPR’s Listener Picks of 2012

The NPR program, All Songs Considered, is one of my all time favorite productions in both the radio and website formats.  If you have yet to subscribe, please do.  It is a must for every music lover out there, covering the widest range of genres imaginable.  Every year around this time, hosts Bob Boilen and

Left 4 Dead fan film is a gamer’s delight

I would really like to spoil this fan film, based on the Left 4 Dead game franchise, because if you are a supporter of independent productions and/or a gamer this is something you shouldn’t miss.  The soundtrack, including Elbow‘s “Grounds for Divorce,” is excellent and the final 3 minutes is full of cameos that anyone who

Tim Burton puts his creepy touch on, the Killers, new video for “Here with Me”

Tim Burton has teamed up with The Killers once again for the band’s latest single from the album Battle Born.  “Here With Me” may at first seem like another boy falls in love with older woman, boy can’t have older woman, so boy steals wax replica of desired woman to act out his fantasies, but, Burton definitely

Do we want to see an old Han Solo in the new Star Wars films?

What is the consensus on bringing back characters into the new Star Wars films?  I vote no.  I don’t want to see an old arse of a Han Solo attempting to swagger around in the new Disney releases.  I have never read the books concerning the George Lucas created universe, so, I don’t know what

Fe Fi Fo Fum, Jack the Giant Slayer looks to be alot of fun

Bryan Singer, director of the X-Men films and Usual Suspects has finally announced his release date for Jack the Giant Slayer after much delay, accompanied with a more developed trailer for the film.  This time we get to see the giants!  Featuring Ewan McGregor, Ian McShane, Stanley Tucci, and Nicholas Hoult, this has the propensity of

Radiohead : Live at Roseland Ballroom NYC

Just before starting their tour for the album, King of Limbs, Radiohead performed a set at the Roseland Ballroom on September 29, 2011.  A group from the band’s fan site, Ateaseweb, were allowed to take several cameras into the show to document the complete concert.  They did a wonderful job editing the show, but, the beauty of this

Web series ‘Dynamo’ will hook you with its wonderful weirdness

A governmental conspiracy, a love being kindled under the stars, a crazy bearded space pilot being attacked by bats while flying through an asteroid belt, how will all these plotlines come together?  The crew at KarmaPirates have me hooked with their intriguing series filled with live action and smooth futuristic visuals created with Blender software, but,

Hitman Absolution promises a sandbox world of assassination

Agent 47 is back and I’m really hoping all the pre-release hype of Hitman Absolution are spot on.  Releasing in the states on Nov. 20, the game will be available on all platforms by Square Enix.  Absolution is a product of motion capture storytelling, filmed in the same studio as Lord of the Rings, Iron Man and

Don’t be a jerk…be a Brony. PBS “Off Book” explores the multi-faceted and influential world of fandom

“Who doesn’t want to imagine a world with magic and happiness and awesome flying ponies?”  This was quoted by a fan of the My Little Pony franchise in the following web episode of PBS “Off Book“, and I can’t say I disagree with her.  Whether you are into cartoon ponies, Transformer erotica, or cosplaying your favorite

Grand Theft Auto 5 is already kicking my ass. Here is trailer #2.

I don’t buy games when they are released for a couple of reasons.  Mostly, it is because I am too cheap, $30 is usually my limit.  The other is that I like to get some common man analysis following the media hype.  GTA V will probably be an exception.  I know the content and playability with this