New Shit This Week

DVDs:

Buy It:

Juno - One of 2007's best and one of the most cleverly-written movies of all-time, Juno is a fun indie film that crossed over and became a huge hit.


Rent It:

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead - A sharp and well-peformed film with a brilliant script and lots of great plot twists. It's not quite good enough for a full-price purchase but when I can get this used I absolutely will.

Lars And The Real Girl - An indie film that's gotten good reviews, I'll watch this one when I get a chance, but the buzz hasn't been good enough to buy without seeing first.


Skip It:

Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem - I loved the Alien movies. I loved the Predator movies. Alien Vs. Predator? Sucked ass. And the sequel is supposed to be worse. I won't be finding out.

In The Name Of The King - Two words: Uwe Boll.



CDs:

BUY:

Frank Black - Svn Fngrs - It's been a few months, so it must be time for another Frank Black album. This one is only an EP, but he's one of the most consistently great artists in all of rock n roll, so this one is definitely worth the purchase.

Phantom Planet - Raise The Dead - Imagine if Weezer kept making music like their first album and eventually explored heavier sounds. That's pretty much where Phantom Planet is right now and they've never been better.


BORROW:

Apocalyptica - Worlds Collide - Ignore the single, it's the worst song on the album. Their instrumental metal songs are outstanding, though not quite enough to recommend at full price.