MOVIE : "BABEL"

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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...

MOVIE : "STRANGER THAN FICTION"

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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!

CD - FOO FIGHTERS - "Skin and Bones"

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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 !

CD : +44 - "When Your Heart Stops Beating"

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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.

MOVIE : "BORAT"

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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!

MOVIE : "SAW III"

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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 !

CD : MOBY - "Go : The Very Best of Moby"

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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...