New Shit This Week And Last

DVDs:

Planet Terror - The second movie (though actually the first) comes out on DVD. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, PT is a funny gorefest that is entertaining through and through. With the restored "missing reel" footage, the movie should also make a LOT more sense, though it will ruin one of the best jokes in either Grindhouse movie. The bad news is that this disc doesn't feature the fake trailers, meaning that they're being saved either for individual release or for a future 2 movie set.

VERDICT - BUY IT.


A Mighty Heart - I've heard really good things about this movie, though it was a flop at the box office. Jolie is supposed to be good in it, which is rare as she usually seems to pick her scripts with her eyes closed. Still, it's not quite big enough to recommend a purchase.

VERDICT - RENT IT.


28 Weeks Later - I LOVED 28 Days Later. It was one of the smartest sci-fi / horror movies of the last few years and the art direction had a great look to it. This movie doesn't feature any of the cast or crew from the original and the film suffers as a result. It's still worth a look, but not a purchase.


VERDICT - RENT IT.


You Kill Me - An art-house film that is apparently pretty clever, this one will need to be viewed to be judged properly.

VERDICT - RENT IT.


Transformers - One of the biggest hits of 2007 so far, this movie was pretty average in my opinion and certainly not worth more than a rental.

VERDICT - RENT IT.


The Hoax - I managed to see this movie. It was good, but not good enough.

VERDICT - RENT IT.


Surf's Up - As animated movies in recent years go, this one is right around the middle. Better than Madagascar, worse than Cars.

VERDICT - RENT IT.


Reign Over Me - Adam Sandler's latest attempt at becoming a serious actor was a critical and financial flop. The movie's not bad, but it's still not highly rated.

VERDICT - RENT IT.


The Reaping - Despite the excellent twist ending, this movie should have never made it past the direct to DVD level. Another bad choice for Hillary Swank.

VERDICT - SKIP IT.


Evan Almighty - Bruce Almighty was amusing but forgettable. Evan Almighty is unforgettable... for all the wrong reasons.

VERDICT - SKIP IT.


CDs:

Neil Young - Chrome Dreams II - Neil's pretty reliable, but I haven't heard anything about this disc that makes me want to rush out and purchase it.

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


Band Of Horses - Cease To Begin - Band of Horses is an interesting band, but I'm not prepared to purchase their albums as of yet.

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


The Fiery Furnaces - Widow City - Pretty much the same deal here as with Band of Horses.

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


Kid Rock - Rock N Roll Jesus - It's been awhile since Kid Rock has been relevant. I don't see that changing with this album, especially with the first single called "So Hott".

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold - Essentially a one-hit wonder, AS should be worth a look, but nothing more.

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


Jimmy Eat World - Chase The Light - The most mediocre band in rock history, Jimmy Eat World will probably squeeze a hit out of this album and then fade away for 2 more years.

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


Electric Six - I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being The Master - Again, probably the same deal as Jimmy Eat World, though Electric Six is slightly better.

VERDICT - BORROW IT.


She Wants Revenge - This Is Forever - SWR is a bad rip-off of Joy Division. Actually, they're a bad rip-off of the good rip-offs of Joy Division (Editors, Interpol, etc.).

VERDICT - BORROW IT.