So I was just sitting there at work, reading some articles, and one used the work parkour. The word was underlined, and I was rather curious to see how they might define parkour.
A click on that link brought me to Youtube (O.o Youtube wasn’t blocked?!). There was a pretty amazing vid with people parkouring and free running. Like that one dooode who jumped across the gap of two semi high buidings (0:44). Or a guy free running in a Santa suit (1:14). Even if you’ve seen that video, I’m sure you won’t mind watching it again, ’cause it’s just cool. Those people need no videogames.
I wanna learn all that cool stuff they can do, God damn.
This is the trailer for the Arrested Development Documentary Project! I’m a massive fan of Arrested Development, sadly i started watching after the show was off the air (like most people), but i do own all of the DVD seasons of it! Here’s a bit about the documentary
This documentary is the brainchild of two Arrested Development superfans, Neil and Jeff! We have been fans of the show since it was on Fox in the 2nd and 3rd season. After it was stripped off the air we turned to the DVDs to get our AD fix and became even more in awe with the show. When the show was picked up by G4 and HD Net, there was no end to how many times we would see one episode.
We always find ourselves talking about the show, reciting lines and recalling scenes, which always ends in hysterical laughter. In late August, a large group of our friend were planning a trip to Yosemite. We were the only two that ended up going and we talked about Arrested Development all weekend. From this trip spawned the Arrested Development Documentary Project (this is a working name), an outlet to take our passion for the show and couple it with the countrywide fan base to educate others and make them aware of this TV gem.
What do you guys think of the documentary? Any other big Arrested Development fans out there?
I really love Cracked.com, but I really dislike the guy who hosts “Cracked TV”.
But this, this is really one very hilarious video that everyone should watch. Please enjoy.
I was going to review this, but since Fox decided to ignore the continuity of the previous 3 movies, then I shall I ignore the fact that this movie exists.
SPOILERS. SPOILERS. SPOILERS.
The worst movie of the summer season. Not even the good acting could save the horrible script. Nothing made a lot of sense, and the continuity was all wrong. No I’m not talking about the comic continuity, but the FILM continuity. In this film, Cyclops had HEAT VISION. In the previous 3 films, he had concussive blats, like in the comics. That was my major gripe. Also…Deadpool? He didn’t break a fourth wall, and “Shhh” is just bullshit. MORE LIKE BARRAKAPOOL. AMIRITE?(Although, myths do say there is an ending with Wade Wilson going up to Deadpool/Weapon XI, but still, that’d just be a bad Deadpool film. Unless Marvel made it.) The action was pretty neat, but the effects were really sup par at times. Personally, this film could have been amazing. The opening sequence where it shows Wolverines and Sabertooth fighting through the different wars was cool. I was hoping to see Captain America in the background for the World War II battle. The film had every chance to be amazing, but the script just killed it. Fox could have commissioned a Marvel writer to do it. (Brian K Vaughn, Warren Ellis, Ed Brubaker, Paul Jenkins, etc) This all really a rant, moreso than a review, but the point is: The movie had every chance to shine, but it did the opposite. If you want to see a good movie, just wait for Star Trek. Oh, and. ADAMANTIUM BULLETS. What. The. Fuck. “His brain will heal, but his memories won’t.” What kind of bullshit is that? “I R TEH SHUUTEENG UR MEHMOHREES!” Also, just pay attention to everything, and wonder how it happens. How did his claws get so sharp? How did he NOT smell that Silverfox was dead? Why didn’ t they say how he got the name Logan. (in the Origin comic, when He and Rose run from the incident that occured, she calls him Logan, instead of James, to deter the Authorties from finding him. He does kill the Elder Logan, but he scars the supposed “Sabertooth”.) Why didn’t the bullets pop out of his head like in the previous films? I mean, I didn’t even see any near his head either. Why was Will.I.Am in the film? He wasn’t that good as Kestrel.
And to my knowledge, Silverfox and Emma Frost weren’t related, and Emma Frost wasn’t in any of the films.
Well, thats the end of the rant/review. Oh yes, they are making a second one. Q_Q
First off, make sure that you watch this trailer in HD. It is pretty amazing. This is the first time i’ve seen a good Thriller trailer in ages. I can’t wait to see this. It looks awesome.
It’s arriving in Theaters in June 2009.
Alright, this week, I am going to be showcasing my favourite band of all time. That is not a statement to be taken lightly. I listen to a wide variety of music, genres including metal, rock, progressive, weird punk shit every now and then, and even stuff like Supertramp. What genre is this said group, and why are they so phenomenal? They are a culmulation of everything incredible about metal. They are known as Kamelot. The band was founded by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner in 1991. Vocalist Roy Khan joined the band for their third album. This is the point that Kamelot became awesome.
What sets Kamelot apart from other groups is that it incorporates elements of many different styles in their music. Not only that, but Roy Khan’s vocals are unique and add another dynamic to the band that cannot be rivalled. Roy Khan sings nearly opera-esque, similar to Tarja from old Nightwish, but lacking the peircing quality Tarja seemed to have (sorry Nightwish fans, I did not enjoy her voice as much as Annette’s). The music is predemoninantly driven by metal influences, but the band is not afraid to take risks. Keyboard solos are common, and full-blown orchestral performances are not unheard of. This creates such a powerful and beautiful sound that, in my opinion, has not yet been acheived by any other band (Epica comes close).
If the music were not enough, the concepts Roy Khan and Thomas Youngblood tie into the songs and concept albums are deep and moving. At this point you may be thinking, ‘Christopholo, stop having a fangasm and let me listen to some tracks so I may decide for myself!’ If so, just skip ahead. I don’t really care. But it is important to note that so much work went into every album this band has presented since Roy Khan joined the band. The most famous is the album ‘Epica’ and its sequel ‘The Black Halo’. This is essentially a retelling of the story of Faust, another tale about a man who sold his soul to the devil. At any rate… here’s some tracks. Enjoy!
(Sorry for the poor quality and length, I am unable to truly do this group justice)
Moyah’s Choice
On my MP3 player there are a few bands that never get skipped. Well, rarely. Sonata Arctica is one of them. Hailing from the Finnish town of Kemi (The more I look the more bands I see that I listen to aren’t from North America – we’re lettin the world down guys!) the band includes Tony Kakko as Vocallist and Keyboardist, Elias Viljanen on the Guitar and as Backup vocals, Marko Paasikoski on Bass Guitar and also backup vocals, Tommy Portimo on drums, and Henrik Klingenberg on keyboard and as backup vocals.
Sonata Arctica tends to play very fast songs with complex keyboard pieces. Influenced by Stratovarius, another Finnish power metal band, the band had pretty much set their style up for the 1999 release of Ecliptica. From there they have released 5 studio albums, 2 live albums, 9 singles, and 2 compilations. Currently another album is under way.
PS: Sorry for the short length, I was beginning to feel progressively more tired and stuffed upas I wrote this – not a good sign…
Acre’s Choice
The Always Open Mouth, the 2006 release from Fear Before (formerly Fear Before The March Of Flames) is an interesting footnote in the post-hardcore genre. It’s never afraid to kick in your teeth with distortion, but it wears its “electronically augmented” roots on its sleeves. It’s an epic, exhausting, mountain of an album, but the average song length is just over three minutes. It never comes off as uninspired or unoriginal, because it’s not either of those things. What makes it most interesting, though, is that the album that preceded it was a somewhat pedestrian mess of a post-hardcore album.
Though the band member’s individual performances are all top notch in their own right, the true magic to be found is how these elements coalesce into something far greater than the sum of its parts, creating something forceful and, quite frequently, emotional. The climax of lead single “Taking Cassandra to the End of the Word Party” is the kind of payoff you’d expect to close a 10-minute Dream Theater song, when the song itself is a brief, but powerful, 2:44 long. Add to the mix fantastic lyrics (the album is a loose concept album dealing with the evolution of culture and faith), and you have an album that sets itself apart from any of its peers.
(I could go on about this album for hours, but I’d really hate to be gushing and bore anyone still reading to death. I have a full review here: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=11415 )
And of course, videos!
Lead single “Taking Cassandra to the End of the Word Party”
And, of course, the only endorsement you really need: Tourettes Guy!!!
BadGuy’s choice:
I ninja’d my way into this week’s since I could not bring myself to write a full-length article about this band. Enjoy this verily, also, next week I shall review “Showbiz” by Muse.
And, the story goes like this:
In 2002, the Ska-Punk band “Streetlight Manifesto” was formed by Tomas Kalnoky (Formerly of Catch-22) In 2003 the band burst out on the scene with the release of “Everything Goes Numb” (The apparently second in the “Keasbey Trilogy”, the first being Catch-22′s Keasbey Nights) According to the liner notes Tomas Kalnoky is: The Lead Singer, Guitarist, Lyrics, Music, Photos, Layout, Producing and Recording. Josh Ansley is the Bass Guitarist. Jim Conti plays the Alto and Tenor Saxophones and Clarinet. Jamie Egan played the Trombone, Trumpet and Tuba. Paul Lowndes played the Drums. Lastly, Dan Ross played the Baritone and Alto Saxophones. The album begins with a story: “Everything Went Numb” is the first track, and is quite Mariachi influenced. Everything is smooth and perfect, and the vocals of Tomas Kalnoky are amazingly quick and talented. Amazing lyrics to boot. Second on the list is “That’ll be the Day“. Great lyrics again (Okay, this shall be cleared right now: the WHOLE Album has amazing lyrics. The end) Thirdly is “Point/Counter Point“. It possesses a great chorus amd an amazing sound. Next is “If and When We Rise Again“. Great intro. Fifth is “A Better Place, A Better Time“. It’s great, catchy, upbeat, but has sad lyrics. One of the better songs off the album. “We Are The Few“, some great guitar in this one. “Failing, Flailing“, Great track, the music really stands out in this one. “Here’s to Life” a remake of a Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution song, it’s great, meaningful, and just sounds superb. “A Moment of Silence“, another amazing track, meaningful lyrics, some great everything. “A Moment of Violence” really only just a quicker version of the previous track. The penultimate track: “The Saddest Song“, really upbeat, and makes you wonder how Tomas sings that quickly. Great chorus as well. Lastly, Ultimately, finally: “The Big Sleep”, possesses very meaniful lyrics, filled with many references, and a great sound. Well, that’s it, that’s all.