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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
New music Tuesday! (Feb. 7): Air, Dr. Dog, Van Halen, Paul McCartney & more
A guide to this week's new releases, with audio & video.
Posted by Leilani Polk on Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Another bigger wave of new releases by some big names and smaller important ones. I've included info and links for the ones you want to know about most below, plus some other ones you may never have heard of (but should know), with audio & video for your listening and viewing pleasure. Click here to check out releases that dropped over the past few months ...
The classy French electro duo were commissioned to compose music to go with a painstakingly restored color print of Georges Méliès' 1902 film, A Trip To The Moon (Le Voyage Dans La Lune). Both the early sci-fi film and Air's soundtrack were premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival; the album (out today) is more of a companion piece to the film than an actual score.You can still listen to the album today at NPR.
Archer Black, Forgiveness Is a Weapon (Post Planetary)
Band of Skulls, Sweet Sour (Vagrant)
An iTunes exclusive release… physical album out 2/14.
Dierks Bentley, Home (Capitol Nashville)
Big James and the Chicago Playboys, The Big Payback (Blind Pig)
Big Sir, Before Gardens After Gardens (Rodriguez Lopez Productions)
The project of singer/composer Lisa Papineau (whose lent her pipes to records by Air and M83, among others) and bassist/composer Juan Alderete (of The Mars Volta). This is their third album. Listen to lead-off track "Regions" below and stream the album in its entirety at AOL Spinner today.
Blondes, Blondes (RVNG Intl.)
The electro duo (Sam Haar and Zach Steinman) release their self-titled debut; check out "Wine" below.
V V Brown, Lollipops & Politics (Capitol/EMI)
The British odd pop songstress otherwise known as Vanessa Brown issues her second full-length studio LP. Check out her video "Children" with guest Chiddy Ban after the jump along with the rest of this week's new releases....
Friday, January 20, 2012
Reel Projections: New movies for the new year
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM
2011 saw many ups and downs at the movies. Mostly downs. Thank God 2012 is finally here with the promise of some real cinematic masterpieces — or at least a few kick ass super hero movies. With so much to look forward, how can your average movie goer (i.e., you) sift through all the junk releases to find the real instant classic?
That's where we come in. The Reel Projections gang (Dave Russell, Joe Bardi, and yours truly) have studied the release schedule, and we're here to share what we think will be the biggest hits of 2012. Will Avengers live up to the hype? Are there any sleeper films to look out for? What is the most anticipated film of the year? Find out above …
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Local video roundup: Rise of Saturn, Shunda K, Have Gun Will Travel & more
Posted by Leilani Polk on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM
A round-up of videos produced locally by a range of Bay area talent. Just goes to show you what a small budget and alot of creativity can do.
Rise of Saturn, "Pantomime," off their 2011 BOTB-winning LP, Sex, Drugs and Comic Books. A very well-made video complete with gangster/Reservoir Dogs overtones and a backwards timeline. Directed by David the Day.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Reel Projections: Not your grandma's Christmas movies
The Reel Projections gang takes on "off the radar" Christmas classics.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM
'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the office, not a Christmas movie was rolling, not even Die Hard. Reel Projections regulars David Russell and Joe Bardi, accompanied by Arts and Entertainment editor Julie Garisto, got together to discuss their Christmas favorites —, with a CL twist, of course. You won't hear our thoughts on It's a Wonderful Life or a review of A Christmas Story. Instead, we discuss the horrors of Rudolph and why The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo might be a new holiday favorite (at least for Dave).
Keep reading for links referenced in the video …
Friday, November 25, 2011
#OccupyBlackFriday
CL's Dave Russell braved the crowds and lived to tell about it on video.
Posted by David Russell on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Ho-ho-holy shit! Creative Loafing Tampa was starting their Secret Santa a little early this year so I decided to get a jump on it and brave the merciless human void that is Black Friday.
Join me as I bring along my "Tonto with a Camera," the indomitable Matthew Michael Awesome, and proceed to jump into the Black Friday fray to see if I can incite a little Holiday riot!
What you won't see in this video:
• Discussing the proper ways to clip someone's Achilles tendon with a shopping cart.
• The proper way to do a "holy shit, I'm cold" dance.
• Me with my shirt off... (PS, it's gross)
• My disappointment when I realize you can't bring cases of Four-Loko to hand out to a crowd as it violates certain open container laws.
• A very nice lady rubbing my exposed belly and telling me how my baby was going to be fine.
• My competing "serious reporter's" monologue as people filed in to Toys 'R' Us.
• A slew of VERY awesome people that took the time to talk to me about their Black Friday!
(like they had anything better to do...)
I'm out! </Dave>
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Reel Projections: The Muppets are back. YAAAAAY!
The Reel Projections guys offer their thoughts on The Muppets.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM
The Muppets have been a staple of pop culture for three decades. Now they're back for a new generation to experience for the first time, or to remind older kids what they've been missing. The Reel Projections crew ( Dave Russell, Joe Bardi and producer Matthew Michael "Awesome") got an early peek at the zany excellence of The Muppets. Is this the perfect Thanksgiving movie for you and your family? Watch the video and find out.
But wait, there's more. Click below to hear the rest of the podcast including our take on Chris Cooper's rap, Joe's thoughts on the new Toy Story short, and Dave's touching story about the Muppet song he danced to at his wedding.
Listen to the UNEDITED, full, 45 min audio of the cast!
And keep reading for the list of links mentioned in the podcast …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Reel Projections: video games give Hollywood a 1-up
The Reel Projections crew discuss the varying "levels" of video game movie greatness.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Video games have evolved over the years, with the state of the art moving from two rectangles knocking around a square to realistic modern warfare simulations. Hollywood has long supported the video game industry, committing millions of dollars to adapting titles to the big screen. But has the maturity in video games helped or hindered their cinematic counterparts? The (freshly re-dubbed) Reel Projections crew — Dave Russell, Joe Bardi, and Reel Projections producer Matthew Michael "Awesome" — discuss the best and worst video game to movie adaptations.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Re-make my day: Remake, reboot, what's the difference?
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM
It's been said repeatedly over the years that Hollywood has run out of new ideas. But with the studios digging through the archive to remake so many "classics," it seems like Tinseltown is stuck in perpetual deja view. There's so much recycling going on, we now have multiple names for this cinematic recycling: remake and reboot. But what exactly is the difference between them? CL staffers David Russell, Joe Bardi, and Ham Bone Gravy take a stab at better defining the terms. Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes a reboot? Is Tim Burton king of the remakes? And where does X-Men: First Class fit in?
Let us know what you think of the whole "remake vs. reboot" debate in the comments section …
Friday, August 12, 2011
Super Threads: CL's resident nerds dish about superhero fashion (VIDEO)
A sneak peek next summer's hottest superhero costumes.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM
What is the most important part of any superhero movie? The costume of course! This summer of superheroes is behind us and studios are starting to release images of upcoming hero looks. CL's David Russell, Joe Bardi, and Anthony Carbone (aka Hambone Gravy) sat down and took an in-depth look at some of the recent film costumes for some of your favorite heroes.
Keep reading for the video and for more on superhero costumes …
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Antiwarpt in Review, Part 3: After Party at Ella's with London Souls (video)
Posted by PHILIP BARDi on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 2:13 PM
This footage was shot Sunday, July 31, at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, and features NYC power rock trio The London Souls wailing, grooving and rocking out their track, "Under Control" to a crowd of onlookers chowing down on cornbread, ribs, bread pudding and other Soul Food Sunday treats.
