Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Wrestler (2008)

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Mickey Rourke and Darren Aronofsky have knocked it out of the ballpar…. errr…. landed the top-rope flying headbutt. The Wrestler is both Rourke’s dramatic return to top-notch acting in the Hollywood spotlight, and Aronofsky’s return to masterful direction after the failure of his uneven 2006 film, The Fountain. Continue reading

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Young Jeezy “My President” (2008)

Where to start? I’m sure a lot of people wish the first Obama victory song was by Jay-Z, Kanye, Common, or someone of the like. Instead, they must settle for Young Jeezy and an unusually ignorant  Nas verse… Continue reading

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Panacea: you need to know them

Panacea is the best group you’ve never heard of. Ever since Ink Is My Drink (which I gave a 95/100 on Okayplayer), I’ve been a huge fan of their spacey and lush soundscapes and emotive storytelling.

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B.o.B “I’ll Be In The Sky”

Anybody that knows me knows that I’ve been sweating B.o.B for a minute. If you don’t know who he is, I invite you to check out his new video, “I’ll Be In The Sky,” plus plenty more… Continue reading

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24 Season 7: Episodes 3-4

24_season_7_castNow THAT’S more like it. After a fairly slow-moving and unsteady premier last night, hours 3 and 4 of Season 7 had me jumping out of my seat and cheering on the (not so) good guys. It felt like I was back in college watching all the first few seasons again, and that’s definitely a good sign for the show’s direction. Continue reading

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