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Do you remember the opening of 1998’s Lost in Space? No? That’s all right. It’s not very good. The narrator begins with a booming narration while the camera zooms across CGI vistas of a space port above earth. The narrator explains the score – the earth is short on resources, and now we’re building a…
After the immensely successful Gentleman’s Wager’s campaign, which was internationally acclaimed, Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label is back with the ad campaign of The Gentleman’s Wager II: Gratitude is the ultimate expression of joy that leads to success! The campaign is in the form of a short, eleven-minute video which stars Oscar winning actors Jude Law,…
I’m slowly recovering from the excess of Halloween candy I ate during the month of October. I’m also trying to recover from the amount of must see movies that came out during the month. But we’ll find no relief for our cinema rewards cards in November. Two of the November movies (Mockingjay-Part 2 and Spectre)…
Trekkies will be delighted to hear that CBS is launching a brand new Star Trek television series in January of 2017. CBS will introduce the new series in a special preview broadcast on its television network and after the preview, the show will be available on CBS All Access, a live streaming and digital subscription…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week, Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds wage war with the Austrian government in hopes of recovering a…
“When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.” I’m not the biggest fan of crime fiction, and to be honest, the only reason I…
Good news for all you Potterheads out there! The Potter legacy continues… Yes, Harry is coming back once again with his adventures of the wizarding world. And no, he is not going back to Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione this time, because the story resumes right where Rowling left off in the eighth book. Written…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. Just in time for Halloween, iTunes takes us on a post-coital journey of terror and sexual dread…
Check out this month’s BookCase Club loot! For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, BookCase Club is a magical subscription box where, for only $10 a month, you get two books delivered to your door. There are six different genres or themes that you get to pick from, (Booking for Love, Thrill Seeker, Strange…
You read that correctly, but I’m happy to say it again – Free. Records. Capitalizing on the current vinyl craze, Amazon has completely redesigned their music store. Hoping to feature their boundless bevy of new, used, and coveted wax, they’re also offering a wide array of new turntables and accessories. In celebration of the new…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week, we find Arnold Schwarzenegger flexing his acting muscles as Abigail Breslin’s tender-hearted father and protector…
Early fall is over and the countdown to Halloween can begin! Check out these artists for some creepy vibes to get you in the mood. 1. Marilyn Manson This one’s a no-brainer. Self-proclaimed devil-worshipper Marilyn Manson specializes in songs about death, violence, and the macabre. Marilyn Manson is Halloween. 2. The Midnight Syndicate Gothic music…
When I checked out the new Star Wars trailer that the whole Internet is freaking out about, I couldn’t help latching onto one small scene in particular. Toward the end of the trailer, our new villain (I’m assuming a Sith lord) Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) has his weird lightsaber out and is advancing on our…
Vinyl Me, What? Vinyl Me, Please!! Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, the mad geniuses behind Vinyl Me, Please operate under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalogue and lovingly assembled album art, the subscription service is…
During our full week of New York Comic Con coverage we’ve talked about a lot of exciting projects. But many of the biggest panels were related to television shows both past and present. NYCC did cover some upcoming films though. In fact, last weekend two Hollywood stars brought their upcoming movies to the Con. It…