David Guetta feat. Sia “Titanium” Music Video

January 25th, 2012 | By Keith

“Titanium” is a song recorded by French (DJ)-music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals by Australian recording artist Sia. Taken from the Guetta’s fifth studio album, “Nothing but the Beat”, the song was written by Sia Furler, Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort and Afrojack. Production was also handled by Guetta, Tuinfort and Afrojack.

“Titanium” was initially released for digital download on August 8, 2011, as the first of three promotional singles from the album. The single was later released as the album’s fourth single in December 2011. The song originally featured the vocals of American recording artist Mary J. Blige, whose version of the song leaked online in July 2011. Originally, Katy Perry was offered to feature on the song but turned it down. What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below.

Nicki Minaj “Stupid Hoe” Music Video

January 23rd, 2012 | By Keith

Uh, how much do you love Nicki Minaj? Prepare to fall head over heals with Miss Minaj’s latest brilliant track and music video “Stupid Hoe.” Obviously inspired by Missy Elliott and Shakira, this wacky novelty is a silly little pleasure. Sure, the lyrics may be “silly” but the beat is just plain sick. Watch out for some really fun remixes on the dancefloor! What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below.

“The Iron Lady” Movie Review

January 23rd, 2012 | By Keith

By: Keith Davis

*** STARS

At this point saying you like Meryl Streep is just as broad as saying you like bacon or air. It should come to no surprise to fans of Streep that once again she loses herself in the role of female British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Beyond the breathtaking make-up and prosthetics that make her unrecognizable, Streep has transformed every mannerism and breath to inhabit the personality of Thatcher. This performance is as “Oscar caliber” as any other I have seen this year and it could easily win Streep another gold statue.

“The Iron Lady” is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep), the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world. I must admit I knew very little about one of the 80’s most conservative and controversial figures. The script for this film is rich with personal intimate details and insight into what molded Thatcher into such a powerful politician. “The Iron Lady” does a great job at portraying the struggle Thatcher had to overcome in such turbulent times and what kept her in the role of Prime Minister for a record 11 years.

“The Iron Lady” is both an insightful historical drama and a deeply emotional personal bio-pic that portrays a woman not only perceived by the Russians as the “Iron Lady” (who gave Thatcher her nickname during the end of the cold war) but who was also an emotionally detached, isolated mother of twins. The one small complaint I had about this movie was the choppy style editing in the second half. The combination of Streep’s brave performance and the detailed craftsmanship of the make-up effects make this film a fascinating historical bio-pic that adults will enjoy thoroughly.

“Jeff, Who Lives At Home” Movie Trailer

January 20th, 2012 | By Keith

Jason Segel and Ed Helms co-star as brothers in “Jeff, Who Lives At Home,” the new film from mumblecore writer/directors Jay and Mark Duplass. The film features Segel as a lost slacker still loving in his mother’s basement, confused and waiting for fate to show him his path in life. Helms plays his only slightly more together brother, whose wife, played by Judy Greer, is having an affair. Their mother, played by Susan Sarandon, is depressed herself, adding to the triangle of familial misery. What do you think of Jason Segal films? Are you a fan? Let me know by leaving a comment below!

“Rock of Ages” Movie Trailer

January 18th, 2012 | By Keith

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the feature adaptation of the Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” The film tells the story of a small town girl (Julianne Hough) who falls in love with a larger-than-life rocker (Tom Cruise) set against the backdrop of the 1980s music scene, featuring songs from the likes of Journey, Foreigner, Styx, and REO Speedwagon. The film also stars Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Malin Akerman, Bryan Cranston, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Mary J. Blige. Directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray), “Rock of Ages” opens on June 1, 2012.

“The Adventures of Tin-Tin” Movie Review

January 11th, 2012 | By Keith

*** STARS

“The Adventures of Tin-Tin” was one of my most anticipated films to watch in 2011 and I am glad to say that the wait was well worth it. Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson have joined forces to make a film geek’s cinematic dream come true. Combining the imagination and visual sleekness of both Jackson and Spielberg has created a wondrous new film that takes the technology of “motion capturing animation” to glorious new levels. Gone is the creepiness and un-refined dark animation of recent outings such as “The Polar Express”, “Beowulf” or “A Christmas Carol”, in its place is a crisp and realistic animation style that is vivid and fast paced.

I went into this film imagining a slew of pre-teens and adults crowding the theaters seats but I was pleasantly surprised to see mostly young children in attendance. Right out of the gate the audience reacted in delight to the adrenaline soaked pace of the opening action sequences. Throughout the film most of the young audience laughed and cackled at the pratfalls and drunken antics of the clumsy Captain Haddock. Along with the wondrous visuals and comedic undertones, this film is a rollicking adventure that careens at a breakneck speed from one death and gravity defying adventure to the next.

Unapologetically nostalgic, “The Adventures of Tintin” is an unpretentious, guilt-free thrill ride that finds strength in its simplicity. To put it mildly Spielberg’s first attempt at animation is stunning. While the motion-capture process still isn’t as pleasing to the eye as either old-school Disney or new-school Pixar, its use in “The Adventures of Tintin” still qualifies as leaps and bounds ahead of other animation flops (ahem, “Mars Need Moms”). Peter Jackson and Spielberg’s film honors Tintin’s past while writing an exciting new chapter in his ongoing adventures. I cannot wait for the follow up.

Coachella 2012 Line-Up

January 9th, 2012 | By Keith

Friday, April 13 & 20

The Black Keys, Swedish House Mafia, Pulp, Refused, Arctic Monkeys, Mazzy Star, Afrojack, Explosions in the Sky, M83, Amon Tobin, Cat Power, Madness, Jimmy Cliff & Tim Armstrong, GIRLS, The Rapture, Madeon, M. Ward, The Horrors, Frank Ocean, Horrors, James Alesso, Sebastien, Yuck, Neon Indian, Dawes, Black Angels, Deathgrips, Wu Lyf, Breakbot, Atari Teenage Riot, Feed Me, Givers, Other Lives, Band of Skulls, R3hab, Wolfgang, Midnight Beast, EMA, Ximena Sarinana, Kendrick Lamar, The Dear Hunter, Honeyhoney, Hello Seahorse!, Sheepdogs, LA Riots

Saturday, April 14 and 21

Radiohead, Bon Iver, The Shins, David Guetta, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Kaskade, Miike Snow, Jeff Mangum, Sebastian Ingrosso, Andrew Bird, Feist, Firehose, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, St. Vincent, Martin Solveig, Subfocus, Sbtrkt, Flying Lotus, Manchester Orchestra, Kasabian, AWOL Nation, Azealia Banks, Squeeze, A$AP Rocky, Buzzcocks, Kaiser Chiefs, Destroyer, The Head and the Heart, Laura Marling, Tuneyards, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Black Lips, The Big Pink, Childish Gambino, The Vaccines, Zed’s Dead, Grouplove, Jacques Lu Cont, We Were Promised, Jetpacks, Gary Clark Jr., Borgore, Dragonette, We Are Augustines, Mt. Eden, Destructo, Suedehead, Keep Shelley in Athens, Pure Filth Sound

Sunday, April 15 and 22

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, At the Drive-In, Justice, Florence and the Machine, AVICII, La Roux, Beirut, The Weeknd, Girl Talk, The Hives, DJ Shadow, Calvin Harris, Nero, Wild Flag, Modeselektor, Dada Life, Porter Robinson, Santigold, Flux Pavilion, Dr. P, Gotye, Seun Keti, Egypt 80, Beats Antique, Fitz and the Tantrums, Araabmuzik, Company Flow, Real Estate, Zed, Le Bucherettes, Greg Ginn, The Growlers, Noisia, Morgan Page, Gaslamp Killer, First Aid Kit, Oberhofer, Lissie, Thundercat, Metronomy, Wild Beasts, Housse de Racket, Fanfarlo, Spector, Gardens & Villa, Airplane Boys, Sleeper Agent

Jessie-J “Domino” Music Video

January 5th, 2012 | By Keith

English singer songwriter, Jessie J, has just released a music video for the vibrant track, “Domino.” The song was co-written with Katy Perry and is Jessi J’s second US single, performing well in the HOT100 Billboard chart where it currently is sitting at number 25. Critics have enjoyed the track from day one, and although the music video has no story, it doesn’t really matter. Jessie J’s bubbly personality makes up for it especially when matched with such a catchy song. What do you think?

“The Woman in Black” Movie Trailer

January 4th, 2012 | By Keith

Daniel Radcliffe plays a young lawyer who travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. Watch the official teaser trailer below for the upcoming supernatural thriller “The Woman In Black”, starring Daniel Radcliffe and directed by James Watkins that will be released on February 3, 2012.

“Re:Generation” Movie Trailer

January 3rd, 2012 | By Keith

Hyundai and The Grammy’s have co-commissioned a documentary called “RE:GENERATION”, asking producers DJ Premier, Mark Ronson, The Crystal Method, Skrillex, and Pretty Lights to take on a monumental task: Step outside of their comfort zones and create tracks with artists from other genres. Due out early this year, “RE:GENERATION” follows these five DJs into the studios as they turn the tables on the history of music. Watch the trailer for a first look at what happens when two different genres get mashed together below and leave your thoughts in the comment section.

“Casa de mi Padre” Movie Trailer

December 22nd, 2011 | By Keith

Armando Alvarez (Will Ferrell) has lived and worked on his father’s ranch in Mexico his entire life. As the ranch encounters financial difficulties, Armando’s younger brother Raul (Diego Luna) shows up with his new fiancée, Sonia (Genesis Rodriguez). It seems that Raul’s success as an international businessman means the ranch’s troubles are over as he pledges to settle all debts his father has incurred. But when Armando falls for Sonia, and Raul’s business dealings turn out to be less than legit, all hell breaks loose as they find themselves in a war with Mexico’s most feared drug lord, the mighty Onza (Gael Garcia Bernal).