Over 100 “Love” Songs for Valentines Day
February 8th, 2010 | By Keith
“So Light is Her Football” Music Video by Air
February 8th, 2010 | By Keith
I am a huge fan of the French Band “Air” and their space lounge sound. The latest track off of their new album “Love 2″ is out of this world sexy. The music video for “So Light is Her Football” is an artsy head scratcher just like the title, but the soothing guitar hook makes it all well worth it. Check out the video below and leave your thoughts.
The New Sade Music Video “Soldier of Love”
February 2nd, 2010 | By Keith
Do you realize IT’S BEEN TEN YEARS since Sade’s last album? “Soldier of Love” is the title track off of Sade’s new album out next week, just in time for Valentines Day. Besides looking ageless and absolutely flawless Sade’s voice is strong as ever. The visually striking music video for the sultry title track is posted below, let me know what you think of this long awaited new song by Sade.
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Calvin Harris’ “You Used to Hold Me” Music Video
January 31st, 2010 | By Keith
As many of you know, I believe Calvin Harris’ “Ready for the Weekend” was one of the top albums of 2009, and even though the album won’t get a major push here in the States, Harris is on his fifth single in the UK. The Scottish born DJ and Producer puts out some of the best dance pop in the industry. If I were Britney or Madonna I would be knocking on Calvin’s door, he did wonders for Kylie Minogue’s last album “X”. Check out the music video for “You Used to Hold Me” below and leave a comment on what you think below.
The “Morning After Dark” Music Video by Timbaland & Nelly Furtado
January 29th, 2010 | By Keith
Major producer Timbaland is back for another run with his lead single for “Shockvalue 2″ called “The Morning After Dark”" (feat. Nelly Furtado). Although this first single doesn’t have the same wow factor as “The Way I Are” the rest of the album promises to be full of more dance floor ready hip-hop tunes. Check out the music video below and leave a comment with your thoughts.
Goldfrapp “Head First” Album Cover & Track List
January 21st, 2010 | By Keith
U.K. duo Goldfrapp made a surprising detour away from synth-based pop into acoustic-driven folk and ballads on 2008’s “Seventh Tree,” which reached a career-best No. 48 on The Billboard 200. But it’s right back to the dance floor in full force on “Head First,” led by the single “Rocket,” an irresistible party starter straight out of an early ’80s Giorgio Moroder soundtrack. Madonna, Kylie and Eurythmics lovers will drool for other highlights like “I Wanna Life” and “Alive,” which crackle with euphoria. Elsewhere, frontwoman Alison Goldfrapp’s astonishing pipes are on full display on “Voicething,” where conventional lyrics go by the wayside in favor of seductive coos.
“HEAD FIRST” TRACK LISTING
1. Rocket
2. Believer
3. Alive
4. Dreaming
5. Head First
6. Hunt
7. Shiny And Warm
8. I Wanna Life
9. Voicething
The “Cousins” Music Video by Vampire Weekend
January 21st, 2010 | By Keith
Vampire Weekend have just released a video for their second single “Cousins,” a follow-up to their last single, “Horchata.” Both tracks are from their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Contra”. The album debuted at the number one slot on the U.S. Billboard charts this week. “Cousins” veers off into a different sound than their past tunes and the track, itself, is a lot more upbeat and infectious than “Horchata.” Watch the guys of Vampire Weekend rock out below and leave a comment!
“Hot Tub Time Machine” Movie Trailer
January 21st, 2010 | By Keith
I know what you are thinking, “is this some kind of joke”? MGM has released the official movie trailer for “Hot Tub Time Machine”, a new sci-fi comedy starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Crispin Glover and Chevy Chase. The film follows a group of best friends who’ve become bored with their adult lives. After a crazy night of drinking in a ski resort hot tub, the men wake up in the year 1986. Even though the premise sounds ridiculous, you have to remember that John Cusack made “2012″ watchable. I must admit that I have some giddy anticipation to see this one. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Coachella 2010 Poster & Streaming Playlist
January 19th, 2010 | By Keith
LISTEN TO OVER 200 SONGS FROM MUSICAL ARTISTS THAT WILL BE AT THIS YEAR’S UPCOMING COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL BELOW!
The “You’ve Got The Love” Music Video by Florence & The Machine
January 13th, 2010 | By Keith
“You’ve Got the Love” is the fifth single released by the British band Florence and the Machine, the band consists of Florence Welch (the lead singer) and the Machine (the band), from their 2009 Mercury Prize-nominated debut album “Lungs”. I have posted the music video for “You’ve Got the Love” along with a remix by the band The xx below, both are one of 2009’s best songs. Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Rihanna’s “Hard” Music Video
January 13th, 2010 | By Keith
Rihanna has bounced back from controversy better than any other star that I can remember. Her latest track “Hard” reinforces her “tough as nails” attitude and bombastic hip-hop image. Rihanna’s latest CD “Rated R” is a modern pop masterpiece and one of 2009’s best albums. I love everything about this music video; the military wardrobe, the tight choreography and of course RIhanna’s sexy presence on screen. Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts.
“Despicable Me” Movie Trailer
January 13th, 2010 | By Keith
Despite the abismal response to last year’s “Tale of Despereaux”, Universal Studios still wants to become a player in the increasingly crowded world of CGI animated movies. The trailer for “Despicable Me” does what it’s supposed to do, but will the film live up to the hype? Steve Carell plays the titular character while Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride and Carol Burnett fill out the cast. Check out the trailer below and leave a comment!
“The Hurt Locker” DVD Review
January 13th, 2010 | By Keith
By: Keith Davis
GRADE: A
“The Hurt Locker” is a suspenseful war thriller that is based on the U.S. Army’s, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, in present day Iraq. This film gives an intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. The movie is set in 2004 Baghdad and follows three members of the Army’s E.O.D. squad, men specially trained to dismantle IEDs (improvised explosive devices), through the last 38 days of their tour. As their release date from duty looms closer each man comes to terms with the aftermath of their decisions in the midst of combat. Director Kathryn Bigelow will most likely receive an Oscar nomination for capturing the boredom and nature of the bomb squad’s job, without losing sight of the fact that one bad decision or wrong move could kill them.
Before I watched “The Hurt Locker” I made sure I was prepared to be dragged through the emotional and political ringer. Almost 10 minutes into the film I found my self pleasantly surprised with the no holds barred action picture tone. Bigelow has crafted a new type of taught adrenaline soaked thriller one that matches brains with brawn. Some of the most intense scenes in “The Hurt Locker” are not in the action sequences, which slowly build to an explosive climax, but in its gut wrenching quiet moments. At its core this film is a pulse pounding action thriller, not a heavy handed war drama with a political motive.
Jeremy Renner, who plays the unit’s head bomb technician, does a remarkably tender and “cool as ice” performance in some of the most riveting action scenes filmed all year. In one scene we see that he keeps souvenirs of every explosive he’s dismantled in a box beneath his bed, each one a little piece of some mechanism that was made by the hands of another human being which was intended to kill him. It is these human moments that make up what is possibly one of the best illustrated films about the war in Iraq to ever be put on film. “The Hurt Locker” is a ridiculously intense and entertaining masterpiece worthy of all its praise.
“Invictus” Movie Review
January 12th, 2010 | By Keith
By: Keith Davis
*** STARS
“Invictus” is Clint Eastwood’s biographical drama based on Nelson Mandela’s life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. The film tells the inspiring true story of how Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team (Matt Damon) to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup match. As formulaic and cliché as this typical “sports movie plot” may sound I was surprised to find “Invictus” rousing and inspirational on many different levels.
It’s a little disappointing that the first major film about Nelson Mandela isn’t about Nelson Mandela, but that would be knit-picking Eastwood’s fine vision. “Invictus” could be looked at as a metaphor for change and human growth in modern culture. Sure there are some slow predictable moments, but at its core this is a powerful piece of entertainment that is full of conviction and heart. Morgan Freeman’s rousing performance as Mandela is the kind of brilliant transformation that Academy Award members aggressively reward come Oscar season.
“Invictus” is the kind of uplifting story that will have you cheering in your seat. I am pretty sure this film will receive nominations in the Directing, Best Picture and Best Actor categories at the Academy Awards this year. A word of warning: do not go into to this movie thinking you will learn anything about how the game of rugby is played, it is even more confusing on the big screen than on television. All joking aside this film will go down as one of the best sports themed movies of all time. “Invictus” is the ultimate crowd pleaser with a heart of gold and a message that is timeless.
The New Alphabeat Music Video “Hole in My Heart”
January 11th, 2010 | By Keith
“Hole in My Heart” is the second single by Danish pop group Alphabeat, from their second album “The Spell”. There are a handful of new dance remixes for this track already all over the net worth checking out. Alphabeat are known for their sugary sweet blend of dance infused pop music and there latest album is no different. “The Spell” is jam packed with dance floor ready tracks which made it one of my favorite albums of 2009. Check out the “Hole in my Heart” music video below and leave a comment.
The “Inception” Movie Trailer w/ Leonardo Di Carpio
January 9th, 2010 | By Keith
“Inception” is an upcoming science fiction action thriller film written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan (”The Dark Knight”). The film is scheduled to be released in both conventional and IMAX theaters this summer. “Inception” is being described as “a contemporary science fiction action thriller set within the architecture of the mind”. The brief clips of this film in the trailer below make it seem a lot like “The Matrix” or “Dark City”, based on that premise alone I am pretty excited to see what Mr. Di Caprio and Mr. Nolan have come up with!
Guillermo del Toro’s “Splice” Movie Trailer
January 9th, 2010 | By Keith
“Splice” is athe science fiction film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley, who portray two young scientists that achieve fame by splicing human DNA with the DNA of different animals to create a new creature. In the process they ignore their society’s ethical and legal boundaries. The scientists name their creature “Dren”, which is initially a deformed female infant, however it rapidly develops into a beautiful but deadly winged human-chimera.
“Splice” is being produced by Guillermo del Toro and directed by Vincenzo Natali. You’ve probably heard of del Toro: His past films include “Mimic”, “Blade II”, “Hellboy 1 & 2″ and the critically acclaimed horror/fairy tale for grownups Pan’s Labyrinth. Who is Vincenzo Natali? His most famous movie as far as American audiences are concerned would be the most excellent sci-fi/horror film “Cube” (rent this if you have not seen it!). Watch 2 minutes of the film “Splice” with commentary by the director and cast below and let me know what you think.
“Youth in Revolt” Movie Review
January 6th, 2010 | By Keith
I recently sat down with actors Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday, the leads in the new comedy “Youth in Revolt”. Both stars were very down to earth and easy to talk to. Even though I was only given a few moments of their time it turned out to be a very surreal experience. Luckily I had seen the film and loved it. “Youth in Revolt” is the perfect date movie and it is still in theaters. Read my full review of the movie below and make sure you leave a comment.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL CERA & PORTIA DOUBLEDAY
By: Keith Davis
*** 1/2 STARS
“Youth in Revolt” is a twisted coming-of-age romantic comedy that puts a sharp and outrageous spin on teenage rebellion films of the past. This smart edged piece of comic gold has the same type of snappy dialogue and charm as the wise cracking John Hughes classics of the 80’s such as “Weird Science”, “16 Candles” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. No one else does the awkward Holden Caulfield type adolescent character better than Cera, which is presumably why he keeps doing it (that and the fact that he looks eternally youthful). In “Youth in Revolt” Cera is at his career best as an obsessed young man who creates a split personality in order to hold onto his blossoming puppy love.
Teenage antihero Nick Twisp moves from the pages of the beloved novel “Youth in Revolt: The Journals of Nick Twisp” to the screen with this film directed by Miguel Arteta (”The Good Girl”). Michael Cera stars as the title character, a teenager who is wise beyond his years and has a taste for the finer things in life. When Twisp meets the love of his life on a disastrous family vacation he swears to do whatever is necessary to keep them together. “Youth in Revolt” is jam packed with hilariously witty pop culture references and a dead-on supporting cast that includes Jean Smart, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Justin Long and Mary Kay Place.
At the core of this movie’s originality and charm are the fun animated sequences that divide up the movie into neat little chapters. This film also does a great job at blending slapstick humor and teen angst with social satire. The jokes don’t feel recycled or plucked right out of “Superbad’ or “American Pie”; there is enough originality to keep you chuckling all the way through the films fast paced running time. If you are a fan of Michael Cera, than you will be glad to hear that this is his best work since “Arrested Development” and “Juno” by far. Watching Cera effortlessly play dual roles proved to me that he is the most important comedic actor of his generation. “Youth in Revolt” is one the best films to mix teen romance and coming-of-age witty dark humor in years!
The “Cop Out” Movie Trailer
January 4th, 2010 | By Keith
“Cop Out” is the “Lethal Weapon” and “Rush Hour” type buddy cop comedy film written by brothers Mark Cullen and Robb Cullen and directed by Kevin Smith. This will be the first time Smith has directed a film that he did not write the screnplay for. The film stars Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan as a police team whose “adventures include locating a stolen baseball card, rescuing a woman, and dealing with gangsters and their laundered money”. Last week Warner Brothers released the first trailer below for the film which was originally titled “A Couple of Dicks”. Leave a comment and let me know if you tink this film has the potential to be one of 2010’s funniest films!
“Shrek Ever After” Movie Trailer
December 30th, 2009 | By Keith
In this latest installment Shrek (Mike Myers) has become a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, the grown-reluctant ogre agrees to autograph pitch forks. Longing for the days when he felt like a “real ogre,” Shrek is tricked into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin (Paul McCartney). Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumplestiltskin is king, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) is an intellectual, Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) is still alive, and Shrek and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) have never met. Now, it’s up to Shrek to undo all of Rumpelstiltskin’s mischief in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world, and reclaiming his One True Love and family. “Shrek Ever After” is planned to be released in cinemas May 21, 2010 in the US.