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This is the debut Cd from "The Tender Box", a band, mostly formed of Mexicans from Los Angeles. Their inspiration comes from bands like "Depeche Mode" and "The Cure". Their first single "Mister Sister" is extremely catchy... It will stay in your head. The rest of the Cd is also very good for a new band (with other catchy tunes like "Commuter"). A few of these songs could very possibly be hit singles like the slow but powerful "Let Go". Very promising for a debut Cd!
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This film directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (who also directed films such as "Amores Perros" and "21 Grams") is an emotionally-packed multi-cultural trip. The story switches back and forth from Morocco, Japan & Mexico. This movie feels so real, thanks mostly to a powerful script and some incredible acting. The film, just like Inarritu's earlier work, is slow-paced but almost moved me to tears and left me speechless. It definitely is sad and made me want to give all those characters a big "hug". This movie is, without any doubt, one of the front-runners for the next Academy Awards ceremony. Don't miss it, it deserves to be seen...
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Wil Ferrell took a risk when he took on the role of "Harold Crick", but the risk definitely paid off. He's following the path Jim Carrey and Tom Hanks have taken by playing a more "serious" character. Don't get me wrong, this movie is at times very funny but for once, Ferrell's is not running around naked and playing a lunatic. The supporting cast is outstanding (Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Queen Latifah and Maggie Gyllenhaal). The movie is well directed, Ferrell's acting is right on, and everything just works perfectly. Great film!
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I must say this CD was quite a nice surprise. I've been a Foo Fighters fan since their debut record now released over 10 years ago. Along the way, they have made some fantastic records and some, well, not so much. Their most recent effort, "In Your Honor", released last year, left me disapointed. "Skin and Bones" is an acoustic performance that was recorded at several L.A. concerts last summer and has the feel of the "Unplugged in New York" Nirvana CD (one of my favorite CDs of all time). Dave Grohl's voice is both charismatic and powerful and the musical arrangements (including violin, piano, etc.) work amazingly. If you've ever been a Foo Fighters fan, you must check it out !
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Ex "Blink-182" members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker reunite as +44, another "number" band named after the international calling code for the United Kingdom. This "punk-pop-rock" Cd is entertaining but doesn't bring anything new to the table. These guys are back with catchy choruses and punk rhythms but their music does sound "slightly" more mature.
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Let's talk about the cultural phenomenon that is Borat. This "mockumentary" has everyone buzzing. For the past few weeks, I've known the preview by heart. I finally saw it and it's outrageous, offesinve and insanely hilarious... Laughed so much my stomach hurt. This is the kind of movie you want to see in a packed cinema full of laughs. It even makes me want to see it again... Hee hee ! Jagshemash!
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A year ago, I went to see "SAW II" and left the theater a little bit disapointed. This time around, I lowered my expectactions and came out quite pleased. This is a much better film in my opinion, better storyline, better acting, better all around. This movie is a "gore-fest" so keep that in mind if you thought the first two films were bad. I'm now looking forward to "SAW IV" hitting screens in October of 2007. Enjoy the blood !
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This is the first greatest hits cd from Moby and I think the choice of songs could have been better. There are great Moby tracks missing from this record. The cd comes with a bonus remix cd including a remix of "Bodyrock". One thing is for sure, watching Moby live is quite the party and you can't really tell from listening to this record. For Moby fans only...
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When talking about this film, I can't help but to compare it to "The Illusionist" (a film with a similar theme) release earlier this fall. Unfortunately for "The Prestige", "The Illusionist" is a better film in my opinion. This one is more twisted and complicated and has fantastic cast including Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, David Bowie, Piper Perabo, etc. This film also felt longer (around the middle) even if it kept me guessing how it all was going to end. Very good... but not spectacular...
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This marks the third time this film is released since it's original release back in 1993, but the difference this time : 3D! I'm a big fan of Tim Burton's work and only saw this animated musical classic for the 1st time last year and loved it. The animation is just amazing and very creative. The 3D effect is good. Perfect time of year to see it... or see it again. (now playing at Paramount Montreal)
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This is MCR's third record following the hugely successfull "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" released back in 2004. When you listen to their new record, you can hear their "Queen" influence pretty clearly. At times, this record reminded me of Green Day's "American Idiot". This album is a concept album which follows the story of a young man dying in a hospital. Compared to the previous Cd... this one is more intense, dramatic and also over the top. It's also very enjoyable. Two Thumbs UP !
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This is Sofia Coppola's third film, following "The Virgin Suicides" (which I enjoyed) and "Lost In Translation" (which I was a huge fan of!). Kirsten Dunst stars as Marie Antoinette, I usually am not a big fan of her, but she did okay in this one. This film, just like Coppola's previous ones is very slow-paced. But one thing is for sure, the cinematography is great and so are the costumes. Unfortunately, I would have cut out a good 20 min. of the film, it just never seems to end. Overall, pretty good, but nothing compared to "Translation".
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The last two Clint Eastwood films were extremely powerful and dramatic films, which really moved me. This time around, the cast lacks any major hollywood stars (it stars Ryan Philippe, Jesse Bradford and Canadian actor Adam Beach). The film tells the post-war story of 3 guys who must deal with celebrity when they become heroes for their country. In my opinion, the film was missing something, the acting is good but the film is very slow. Beach probably has the best performance in the film.
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I saw this movie and the "festival du nouveau cinema". You definitely must be open-minded when watching this movie. The film (both comedy and drama) follows a bunch of people that live in New York City, among them a sex therapist, a straight couple, a gay couple and a dominatrix. The cast is pretty much unknown except for Sook Yin Lee, ex much music VJ. The sex scenes of this film (about 10 min. in total) are extremely explicit (almost like watching porn) but are also, most of the time, extremely funny. The result could have been better, but I definitely enjoyed the animation and the soudtrack from "Yo La Tengo".
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I was expecting to enjoy this film, but Wow! I was blown away! With a running time of approx. two and a half hours, I was never bored and it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. What can I say, amazing script, amazing direction (Scorsese), amazing cast (Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Leonardo Di Caprio, Mark Whalberg, Marting Sheen, Alec Baldwin, etc) !!! And never did the "cell phone" play such a big role and crucial role in a film. We better hear about this movie come Oscar time. Don't miss this one !
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You saw the grade I gave this film, well, I really did not enjoy it. I can say I like horror movies in general and I enjoyed the previous TCM movie released 3 years ago. This time around, they made a "bad" copy of the last flick. This film unfortunately follows the trend in horror movies these days that is all about gore instead of focussing on storyline and suspense. What a waste of time !
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2 years after their first and very popular record, The Las Vegas band is back with "Sam's Town". Personally, I was a big fan of "Hot Fuss" at first and eventually became very fed up by their "overplayed" music. When I heard the 1st single from "Sam's Town", it stuck in my head, as did the 2nd one "Bones". "Sam's Town" is a very good cd but lacks powerful and fresh tracks like "Somebody Told Me" and "Mr. Brightside".
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The Australian retro-rockers are back for a second record. It's pretty obvious when listening to this record that Jet are inspired by AC/DC as well as The Beatles. I would say this second CD is slighly weaker than their previous effort. Overall, Jet give us some very good rock songs and ballads. It takes a few listens to get into it, but I can say I was quite pleased overall.
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I wansn't too sure about this movie, I'm really not a big fan of Billy Bob "now Rubber-faced" Thornton. I wasn't too sure that John Heder would be able to carry a film on his shoulders (aside from "Napoleon Dynamite"). Heder and Thornton make a pretty good team. I was quite pleased with the result. The storyline if far-fetched, but a lot of the jokes work well. It was fun, light entertainment.
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At first, lots of people got confused between this film and the movie "The Prestige" due to their similar themes. Personally after seeing the two trailers, I thought "The Prestige" looked a lot better, until I saw this film. "The Illusionist" is one of the best movies of the year so far, it captivated me from beginning to end. The script is smart, the cast is great and must I mention that Jessica Biel is completely gorgeous. Go See it !
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Panic! at the Diso were 'discovered' by Pete Wentz of Fallout Boy, but their sound is totally different and also a lot better in my opinion. Their music is very fun and catchy "emo-pop-alternative". Their lyrics are awesome and loaded with irony and sarcasm. Pretty much every song on this record could be released as a single. If you like the songs you heard, go out and buy it. Can't stop listening to it...
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If you buy this album expecting to hear something similar to Metric, you will be disappointed. Emily's voice and her music is very soothing... This album is dark and simple. Standout tracks are "Our Hell" and "Doctor Blind", the first two singles. Unfortunately for Miss Emily, her album also feels somewhat monotonous. Let's hope that with all her talent, the next time around, the result will be even better.
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It took Chantal four years to come out with a 4th record. During that break, she had two children with husband Raine Maida (who also produced the record), and also wrote songs for Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. As usual, Chantal's songs are ballads (including the radio hit "All I Can Do") but she also evolved in a pretty big way. There will be many comparisons to Tori Amos and Fiona Apple on this melancholy album but it's interesting to see how she's changing.
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This soundtrack produced by Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace's lead singer) gathers a few international bands but mostly Canadian bands and artists. The cd was made to offer help to the "War Child" foundation which aims to engage with a gang of street children in Iraq, to take them away from the violence that dominates their lives and begin a process of education which will offer them hope for the future. The cd features songs by Coldplay, Gorillaz, Metric, Buck 65, Sam Roberts, Bedouin Soundclash, Bloc Party, Chantal Kreviazuk & Raine Maida, City and Colour, Radiohead, etc. If you want some good music and your money to go to a good cause, here's your chance !
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I am a huge fan of Volta's first two records. This time, they are back with a 3rd one entitled "Amputechture" once again filled with long psychadelic progressive-rock trips . The cd features guitar work from Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante. The cd features only 8 songs but runs over 1 hour and 15 minutes long. I would consider this album a little quieter than their previous effort. If you're a fan, you'll definitely love it just like I did. Some songs like "Viscera Eyes" will stick in your head and... it's a good thing.
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Who would have thought that little independant flick "Little Miss Sunshine" would make more at the box office than films like "Gridiron Gang" and "The Illusionist" or as much as "Invincible". This film has been a huge hit due to a great cast (including great Steve Carell in a calmer role) and due to its very funny but also dramatic and touching script and dialogue about a dysfunctional family. Go see it if you haven't yet (or rent it soon on DVD) !
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Another sports movie based on a true story brought to us by Disney. But wait... this one is actually a very good and uplifting movie. Just like me, you'll be rooting for Mark Whalberg's character. Whalberg is very very convincing in the lead role. The movie, in my opinion, could have been longer. I rarely ever say that about a movie but I wanted more. Great football movie.
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I didn't really have much interest in seeing this film. The film is, as I expected completely predictable and incredibly cheezy at parts... the tough mom who softens up by the end of the film, the kisssing in the sunset, the rebel guy, the assertive girl who doesn't want anything to do with "rebel dude", but... you get the point. The only reason people are really enjoying this film is for the dancing and the music. The movie is very similar to other recent dance movies like "Center Stage", "Save The Last Dance", etc.
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I was finally able to see the movie everyone has seen since it's release two and a half months ago... The movie itself, aside from the great idea of being bilingual, is not all that original. The plot about a serial killer tracked by two cops who don't really get along can remind you of better movies like "Lethal Weapon", "Seven", etc. The movie is fun and has its audience laughing throughout the whole film (especially the two scenes with Louis-Josée Houde). I'm curious to see what they'll have in store for us for the sequel.
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For a long time, I could not stand this band especially due to George Pettit's constant screaming. After quite a while, I was finally able to get use to his screaming but mostly start really appreciating the heavy guitars, the great drum beats and Dallas Green's awesome voice. I was excited to hear their 3rd record and was not disapointed. I am completely hooked on the first single "This Could Be Anywhere in the World" and another track on the cd called "Boiled Frogs". If you can get past Pettit's voice, you might be able to enjoy this quite a bit.
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What's Samuel Jackson thinking playing in these ridiculous movies... ? The movie doesn't make any sense and is even stupider than I could have imagined... How many different ways can a snake get killed ? How many different ways can a snake bite someone to death ? What a complete waist of my time !
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I was pretty devastated when I heard "Death From Above 1979" broke up. It was a very sad day for me :( .. Here's Jesse F. Keeler's side project; a techno band. Their cd is alright, their music videos are entertaining but what they do best is to remix other's songs. Look up their remix of "Woman" by "Wolfmother".
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Justin Long had a funny supporting role in the not-so-great ''The Break-Up" this summer. This time around, he's in the lead. This film is smarter than your average "teen comedy". The film is light and fun. Don't overthink the storyline, it's very far-fetched but the film as a whole works very well. Good laughs !
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I wasn't expecting to dislike this film so much, but I very clearly did. The beginning starts off interesting with some rough and intense scenes. As for the rest of the film, you have the two main characters talking to each other to stay alive and under a pile of rocks. Once in a while, you'll see their worried family members... The acting is good but it really did not get to me. Just plain boring !
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This is a brand new band I had the chance to see at Lollapalooza in Chicago this summer. This debut album from the young Nashville band is fast and fun punk. The band is often compared to the "Yeah Yeah Yeahs" but sound harder and edgier. This is definitely a band with a promising future.
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The more I saw the preview for this film, the more I wanted to see it... Will Ferrell is just hilarious. This movie is funny but unfortunately, nowhere near movies like "Anchorman", "Old School" and "Elf" in my opinion. Some of the funniest parts of the film come from Sasha Baron Cohen (from the upcoming film "Borat") who plays Jean Girard, a flamboyant French Formula One driver. The movie is still worth seeing if you're a Ferrell fan only.
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Muse is finally out wih a new cd and this one kicks butt!!! The first single "Supermassive Black Hole" was inspired by Prince, was risky and might have scared some fans... The 2nd one "Knights of Cydonia", inspired by Queen is more faithful to their roots. After the 1st listen, I was very excited about this cd and about the idea of seeing them play this stuff live. The cd is powerful... the music is more "electronic-dance" than any of their earlier stuff and the result is pretty outstanding with songs like "Assassin" and "Invincible". Don't miss out on this one... one of the best Cds of the year.
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So Thom Yorke (lead singer for Radiohead) decided to come out with a solo project before his next band cd is released in 2007. Everytime you hear a famous singer for a band is coming out with a solo album, you expect it (or maybe want it) to be completely different... this one is not very different from some Radiohead stuff and is probably mostly similar to "Amnesiac". The music is very moody with slow electronic beats and Yorke's hypnotizing voice. The result is interesting but not too exciting. For great fans of Radiohead only!
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If you don't know Peaches, she's quite excentric and most of her lyrics are crude and very sexual. This time around, for her 3rd cd, she switches it up a little. Unfortunately, the result is much weaker than her earlier stuff in my opinion. The beats are more dance-pop than rock. Some songs are still very interesting including "Hit it Hard" and you can still hear her electronic drum beats.
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I always look forward to a new M. Night Shyamalan flick. The story for this one was pretty weird and kind of all over the place. The acting was very good once again. In this one, Shyamalan has a more predominant role and the movie includes more funny moments. The concept of this film was interesting and I love the fact that this master storyteller takes risks, but unfortunately, not all of it worked as well as it should have. Still worth a look if you're a fan of his earlier work.
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The word of mouth on this film was phenomenal and it's probably the reason why I was a little disapointed. Adam Sandler is good but the movie switches akwardly from the 1st funny half of the film to the dramatic second half. It also reminded me of better movies with similar concepts (i.e.: The Butterfly Effect, Bruce Almighty, etc.). Some jokes, early on in the film, fell flat. But one thing is for sure, Kate Beckinsale is looking better than ever.
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Captain Jack is back for the second part of this Pirates trilogy. Once again, Johnny Depp is great at playing the goofy pirate. Orlando Bloom & Keira Knightley bring in the good looks and the love story... with lots of action sequences, a cool storyline and some laughs, it makes for a perfect summer popcorn flick. Next stop : Pirates Of the Caribbean : At World's End in May of next year.
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This movie is based on a best-selling novel by the same name... it follows Andy, who just got hired as Miranda Pristley's assistant. Meryl Streep is just perfect at playing Pristley (reminding me of "Cruella De Vil" at times) and Anne Hathaway is pretty easy on the eyes, I must say. The movie is very predictable but is a very entertaining "light" summer flick !
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Dashboard Confessional is back with another album. The first single "Don't Wait" is alright... but honestly, I'm getting bored with Carrabba's whiny singing. Dashboard Confessional use to have their own "emo-rock-ballads" sound but this time around, they change it up (influenced by rock bands like U2) and they seem to have lost their originality along the way.
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The Toronto band is back with a new record following their 2003 self-titled debut. "II" is a good cd but unfortunately does not really bring anything new to the table. The first single "Devil in a Midnight Mass" is a catchy first single but is not that great if you compare it to great songs from the first record. Billy Talent have an original sound but hopefully they'll try to come up with something a little different next time around...
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If you're a big Madonna fan, you'll need this CD/DVD in your collection. The DVD is a 2 hour plus documentary following the star during her last world tour for the "American Life" cd. You'll see parts of the show and behind the scenes stuff much like her "Truth or Dare" documentary released in the early 90s after her "Blond Ambition Tour". The CD is her first live CD ever and inlcudes 13 live songs and a demo version of "I love New York" featured on her "Confessions on a Dance Floor" cd. All of this stuff makes you want to go back and see her live in concert again!
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Nelly Furtado is back, looking better than ever, with a third studio album. I, personally, was a big fan of the first two cds, especially the 2nd one, which unfortunately did not do too well. Her first single in America, "Promiscuous" is one of this year's biggest singles. This is a great record but it's not usually the type of music I'm into. Her hit single in the UK "Maneater" should be the 2nd single here. Many catchy songs and a few good slow songs including "All Good Things (Come To An End)".
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I must admit that after the first listen, I was a little bit bored by Keane's new CD "Under The Iron Sea". I was a big fan of their first record "Hopes and Fears". The "piano-pop" band is back with a CD that could be considered a little bit edgier. The first few tracks on the record are very good and include the catchy single "Is It Any Wonder". The rest of the CD is not very exciting, I'll have to listen to it some more to see if it grows on me or not.
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Most people have been saying that if you haven't read the book, the movie will be hard to follow and that if you've read it, you'll be disapointed. I read the book and for the first part of the film, it was very faithful to the Dan Brown book. Unfortunately, because they had to cut parts of the book to make this movie under three hours, the last part of the film is completely different. Also, I found that Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou were really cold and seemed to have no chemistry whatsoever. I'm still glad I saw the film and I must say that Paul Bettany (Silas) and Ian McKellen (Teabing) did a great job.
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"The Omen" is said to be an exact copy of the 1976 movie, which I haven't seen. In this one, the parents are played by Julia Stiles and Liev Schreiber. The film could have been better but still includes a few scary scenes that might make some of you jump. I must say that a few death scenes were cheezy and reminded me of the "Final Destination" movies. The marketing campaign (6.6.06) was smart and this film is definitely better than most "crap" horror films released this year so far.
