New Lifehouse Single!

Have a listen to Lifehouse's new single Halfway Gone from their upcoming fifth studio album, "Smoke and Mirrors" which hits stores on December 8.

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Short Film Review: The Legacy

The Legacy
Written and Directed by: Mike Doto
Starring: Jo McGinley, Louis Iacoviello & Paul Butcher

Last year we reviewed another short film from director Mike Doto, Peace. Well, he has sent over his latest short film, The Legacy. This time, Doto handles both the writing and directing for this film and in doing so proves himself as one to watch.

The Legacy is about a boy who discovers that his father is not the plain ol' dad he thought he was. That's all the plot information you'll get from me.

The Legacy is 12 minutes of pure 100% bliss. It is a perfect, flawless, and absolutely fantastic film.

The acting is superb from its perfect cast. As you watch you get this giddy sort of magical feeling in the pit of your stomach. It reminds me of when I was a kid and I got home with a new toy for the first time. It evokes a bit of that Christmas morning excitement.

The music could not be better and the effects are quite remarkable for a film that's not a Hollywood blockbuster.

Doto has given us a masterpiece of a short film. I'm feeling right now as I type this that this is the best short film I have ever seen.

The folks at Warner Brothers should take note here. This is the guy they want for the next Superman film. This is a guy who can deliver the feeling of wonderment that the movies sorely need.

When you get the chance to see it, I would rush out and check out The Legacy. It's a brilliant piece of work that is certain to put Mike Doto's name on the map.

For more information and to find out when you can see The Legacy, visit Seaside Pictures and become a fan at the official Facebook site.

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Movie Posters: Kick-Ass!

IGN scored the great character posters for the upcoming movie version of the awesome comic Kick-Ass.

I am so excited to see this movie. There are already good reviews out there so it's only making my anticipation greater.

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Blu-Ray Review: Stargate

Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition
Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Starring: Kurt Russel, James Spader, Jaye Davidson, and Viveca Lindfors

Bonus features:
Original Theatrical Version of the film, Unrated Extended Edition, "Is there a Stargate?" featurette, making of documentary, audio commentary with Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin, 3 NEW featurettes, never before seen Gag Reel, Interactive Trivia Challenge, and BonusView picture-in-picture Stargate Ultimate Knowledge feature.

Specs: 1080P High Definition, Widescreen, English 7.1 DTS-HD Mater Audio, French 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio, English and Spanish Subtitles, English SDH

It's hard to believe that it's been fifteen years since the release of Stargate. That's half my lifetime. I still have fond memories of the film and revisiting it these years later reinforced them.

Stargate is the unlikely film that has since launched a massive and much loved franchise. One that I do not follow. My knowledge of it begins and ends with this, the original film.

The 15th Anniversary set is loaded with special features including many brand new ones, including a pretty funny gag real. You also get both versions of the film.

On Blu-ray, the film looks stunning. The 1080p picture is gorgeous and the sound is spot on. Stargate holds up remarkably well. It really is a fun and exciting film that is one of Devlin/Emmerich's best.

The acting is great, the action is stellar. It has a strong story and some great direction.

It seems like movies like Stargate are just not made anymore. In fact the Sci-Fi genre seems to be lagging pretty severely in terms of films, with the exception of the recent Star Trek reboot and District 9, I'm hard-pressed to even think of another Sci-Fi film that came out this year.

Stargate is definitely worth revisiting even if you aren't a fan of the gigantic franchise it has spawned. It's presented perfectly on Blu-ray and makes for a welcome edition to your film collection.

Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition is available now.

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Music Video: The Main Drag - Dove Nets

The Main Drag "Dove Nets" directed by Ben&Julia from Ben&Julia on Vimeo.

Check out this fantastically crazy video from The Main Drag for their single "Dove Nets." Great video for a pretty great song!

For more info check out TheMainDrag.com

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Movie Trailer: Sherlock Holmes

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

Here is the new trailer for Guy Ritchie's upcoming Sherlock Holmes.

This looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. I think I'd prefer a less action more mystery version but this still looks rather interesting.

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Who's Hosting the Academy Awards?

Hugh Jackman passed on hosting this years Oscar ceremony and Ricky Gervais is busy over at the Golden Globes. So who has the Academy settled on for this year? Well, apparently they were also turned down by Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.

So who does that leave?

How about a couple of legends?

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It's Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin!

This should prove to be an interesting evening.

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Movie Trailer: Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Trailer Park | MySpace Video

This could be fun. I'm slightly underwhelmed though.

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Dear Jack

This week, Sire Records releases Dear Jack - a DVD documentary shot by Andrew McMahon that chronicles his own personal fight against leukemia. The film is now available in-stores, on the Jack's Mannequin website and via digital download through iTunes. We'll have a review of the film in a few days.

The Dear Jack EP is also available today exclusively through iTunes. The EP features four previously unreleased tracks: "Dear Jack," "Diane, the Skyscraper," "There, There Katie," and "Swim (Music Box)."

Sire Records' recording artist Jack's Mannequin, led by Andrew McMahon, will hit the road in December as very special guests of Weezer. They will also be part of an exclusive WRXP show along with Phoenix and Manchester Orchestra on December 2nd at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. In addition, Jack's Mannequin will launch their own headlining tour of the U.S. in February 2010.

A fan pre-sale for the February headline tour begins today through the band's website and will continue through Thursday, November 5th. Tickets will go on-sale to the public beginning Friday, November 6th.

Confirmed dates are as follows - * Indicates support from Fun & Vendera unless otherwise noted:

*Fri Feb 5 The Showbox SODO Seattle WA
*Sat Feb 6 Roseland Portland OR
*Sun Feb 7 Knitting Factory Spokane WA
*Tue Feb 9 In The Venue Salt Lake City UT
*Thu Feb 11 Sacramento State Univ Sacramento CA
*Fri Feb 12 House of Blues Las Vegas NV
Sat Feb 13 Marquee Theater Tempe, AZ
(Support acts on this date TBC)

*Tue Feb 16 The White Rabbit San Antonio TX
*Wed Feb 17 House of Blues Dallas TX
Fri Feb 19 The Beaumont Club Kansas City MO
(Fun supports on this date)

*Sat Feb 20 First Avenue Minneapolis MN
*Wed Feb 24 Egyptian Room Indianapolis IN
*Fri Mar 5 The Norva Norfolk VA

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Music: Jason Mraz - I'm Yours Live

Here is a clip from Jason Mraz's upcoming live CD/DVD Beautiful Mess: Live on Earth which hits stores on November 10. The video is Jason's performance of his massive hit (a record 75 weeks on billboard charts) "I'm Yours." Great stuff.

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Bring your Boombox and Trenchcoat!

There's a pretty cool event happening tomorrow in NYC celebrating the release of Say Anything! Read on for details! We'll have a review of the 20th Anniversary Blu-ray next week!

A “Mobler” Effect Like No Other Takes Over New York City November 3 Celebrating The Say Anything… 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray And DVD Release From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Special Appearance By Indie Rock Band Lloyd Dobler Effect

“I gave her my heart. She gave me a pen.”—Lloyd Dobler

WHAT:

Grab a trench coat and boombox and join the “Mobler” in Times Square! The 20th anniversary of Cameron Crowe’s directorial debut and enduring classic Say Anything…, starring John Cusack (2012) and Ione Skye (Fever Pitch), will be commemorated in true 80s style in the heart of New York City. Dressed in trench coats and carrying boomboxes, a mob of Lloyd Dobler look-a-likes will take to the streets in search of winning back true love. From Union Square to Penn Station to NYU, the Doblers will inspire romance all over the Big Apple and ultimately journey to Times Square for the formation of a full-blown “Mobler” and live concert on the bleachers.

WHO:

A mediocre student and aspiring kick-boxer, Lloyd Dobler captured the heart of a beautiful valedictorian and Americans across the country 20 years ago in Say Anything...

Lloyd Dobler Effect (LDE), the band named for the awkward, yet earnest and endearing lead character in Say Anything…, has toured the world winning fans wherever they play. In honor of their namesake film’s 20th Anniversary Blu-ray and DVD release, they will perform the song inextricably associated with the movie, “In Your Eyes,” acoustically live in Times Square. Free downloads will be available to fans who register at www.reverbnation.com/lloyddoblereffect. Their new album and Imagen Records debut, A MUTE REMINDER, will be available in March of 2010.

WHEN/WHERE:
Penn Station Washington Square Park Union Square Times Square
10AM 12PM 2:30PM 4PM

Times Square – 4 PM including acoustic performance by the indie band Lloyd Dobler Effect beginning at 4:30

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DVD Review: Cheri

Cheri
Written by: Christopher Hampton; Based on the novels by Colette
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Felicity Jones and Kathy Bates

Cheri is a period drama romantic comedy kind of thing that fails miserably on every level. It's boring, not funny, and a little creepy.

The story surrounds Lea (Michelle Pfeiffer), a courtesan (essentially a prostitute) contemplating retirement who is asked by her friend/rival (Kathy Bates) to teach her nineteen year old emo son about women. This leads to a slightly disturbing affair. The guy has a nickname for Lea. If you are close enough to a family that the son has a nick name for you I don't think the next logical step should be a sexual affair. It's way to creepy.

The film is wildly uninteresting. The acting from everyone is terrible. This is supposed to take place in Paris but the leads can't seem to muster a french accent to save their lives. With the talent involved this should have been a great film. Instead it's just a boring, uninteresting disaster. The characters, especially Cheri (Rupert Friend) are almost annoying.

The special features consist of a making of featurette and deleted scenes, neither of which I was interested enough to turn on. In fact, I had to force myself to even finish it.

I would have to say to avoid this movie at all costs. If you are a fan of period movies and must see this movie then fine, otherwise, skip it.

Cheri is available now.

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Music Video: Jason Castro - Let's Just Fall In Love Again

Find more videos like this on www.truveo.com.

I hope his CD is good.

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Win Night of the Creeps on Blu-ray!

Happy Day of the Dead everybody! In honor of this holiday, and courtesy of our friends at Sony Pictures, we're giving away a brand spanking new copy of the brilliant and hilarious Fred Dekker classic Night of the Creeps on Blu-ray!

Want to win? Just send me an e-mail to garon@popculturebeast.com and tell me what creeps you out! The winner will be chosen randomly on Friday, November 6.

Please include your address so I know where to send it! US and Canadian readers only this time around.

Contest ends Thursday night/Friday Morning at 12am.

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