February 24, 2009
This whole situation has taken a significant toll on the American public. There was uproar, followed by outrage. Finally, a sense of defeated resignation as we accepted our part in helping usher in this brave new world. But then something unexpected and altogether miraculous happened:
Justice arrived. In the form of an admission.
That’s right. The O.J. [...]
February 19, 2009
Seems like some big-budget directors could learn a thing or two from the low-budget upstarts. If video games are the inspiration, we all know the plot and dialogue won’t win any Oscars. But this entire game-based short was made for $500 (!) so obviously talent and passion play a part. My bet is the Purchase [...]
February 17, 2009
Animal Collective has been getting slightly more consistent with each release, from Sung Tongs through Strawberry Jam. Even Panda Bear’s solo joint Person Pitch was pretty listenable given AnCo’s droning love-it-or-hate-it sound. So Merriweather Post Pavilion will no doubt continue their upward trend in popularity with the indie set. Combining a Beach Boys sensibility for [...]
February 8, 2009
The Super Bowl, by nature, has given us unrealistic expectations of grandeur. It’s no surprise then, that I was underwhelmed by many of the spots, especially the winning entry from Doritos. Their winning spot – from guys who nearly won last year – rehashes the ideas Bud Light was chastised for a few years ago, [...]
