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What’s New In Music This Week
This Week: A beautiful and progressive release from Deerhunter frontman Brandford Cox; Cass McCombs keeps telling stories with his second album this year; Creepy auter David Lynch's album is as odd as you would expect; Florence Welch and her Machine are massive in every way; Daniel Lopatin breaks out with another release as Oneohtrix Point Never.
New On Netflix: The Brown Bunny
Vincent Gallo turns "auteur" into a bad word with this pretentious avant-garde road film featuring a certain infamous for-real hummer from Chloe Sevigny.
Let’s Talk About SEGA
SEGA may not have been the most popular kid in school, but there's something to be said for taking on the giant that was Nintendo. Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast held their own and even excelled in places Nintendo didn't. Let's discuss...
Best Of Netflix: Biopics
Nothing can raise Oscar's golden eyebrows quite like a good biopic. In celebration of Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar, which features Leonardo DiCaprio as the first director of the FBI, here are a few biography films featuring other fiery, passionate men available as instant history lessons on Netflix.
SEGA’S Gurardian Heroes Xbox Live Game Review
Find out where Xbox Live's version of SEGA's Guardian Heroes falls short and soars with our in depth game coverage.
Daytona USA Game Review
Check out the rebirth of a SEGA classic that finds a new home on Xbox Live and PS3.
New On Netflix: Panic Room
David Fincher turns a B-level popcorn flick into an A-list thriller as Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart take a stand against home invasion.
New On Netflix: Season of the Witch
Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman hack and slash their way through the Crusades in this preposterous supernatural thriller.
Spotlight: The Year of The Saxophone
It's getting to be that time of year where we look back at 2011's trends and decide which ones we liked and which we didn't. One musical trend that can't be ignored is the saxophone - it showed up everywhere. Lisa Simpson would be thrilled.
A$AP Rocky: LIVELOVEA$AP
Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky just signed a deal for $3 million, so you should probably get up to speed. Here's his debut mixtape featuring production from Clams Casino and Spaceghostpurrp.
New On Netflix: F/X
Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy star in this fun '80s thriller about a special effects man hired to stage the murder of a mob informant.
New On Netflix: Bill Cunningham New York
An 80-year-old photographer who gets around via bicycle captures the fashion sense of the Big Apple in this excellent documentary.
What’s New In Games This Week
The hits, they keep on coming, with yet another game of the year candidate arriving this week, among other things.
House of the Dead: Overkill Game Review
Get the lowdown on Sega's next chapter in the House of the Dead franchise with our complete review of how the light gun shooter stacks up against the dead.
New On Netflix: Dark Fields
David Carradine, Dee Wallace and Richard Lynch bring old-timer integrity to this intriguing horror story about a farming community struck by an ancient curse.
Best Of Netflix: Honorary Tricks And Treats
Happy Halloween! Here are a handful of cinematic ghouls that didn't quite make our Top 20 list from last week that nonetheless will do the trick if you're looking for a treat on Netflix tonight.
The Rum Diary Review
The adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's early novel is a likable and spirited pre-gonzo romp but ultimately too watered-down to truly "take the bastards down."
Gorilla vs. Bear: Halloween 2011
Happy Hipster Halloween! Gorilla vs Bear put out this spooky hour-plus mix. More for your headphones than for a party. Go ahead and scare yourself.
New On Netflix: Case 39
Renee Zellweger brings home a demonic child in this devilishly entertaining horror flick featuring all sorts of crazy death scenes.
New On Netflix: The Ward
John Carpenter's first feature film in ten years is a modest yet entertaining creepshow that proves the former Master of Horror still has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Spotlight: The Best Of CMJ
CMJ is done for another year, its 31st to be exact, and like most 31 year-olds this music marathon has grown and matured significantly from its early College Music Journal days. Without the aid of cloning and time travel abilities it would be impossible to attend every show, but we did our best. Here are five highlights from this year.
Best Of Netflix: Top 20 Movies For Halloween
Staying in on Halloween night with a good scary movie? We've compiled a bag of 20 cinematic tricks and treats for you to choose from. Turn off the lights, grab some candy and celebrate All Hallow's Eve with Netflix.
Elevate 2 Teaser Trailer
Elevate 2 explores the obscure world of professional hill climbing. The sport achieved its height of popularity during the Great Depression so a resurgence seems only fitting during the Great Recession.
New On Netflix: Betty Blue
Beatrice Dalle is the craziest gal in France in this kooky-steamy piece of '80s art house Euro-trash filled with epic screaming matches and hot sex scenes.
New On Netflix: Red State
Kevin Smith's ambitious horror thriller about three high school kids who run afoul of an extremist religious group is a flawed but fascinating piece of uncompromised filmmaking
What’s New In Games This Week
The release of Battlefield 3 alone would have been enough, but there's plenty more to looking forward to this week!
What’s New In Music This Week
This Week: Coldplay's neon spray-painted fifth album; Justice's return is not completely triumphant; Surfer Blood continues their pop craft on a four-song EP; Deer Tick's liveliest album yet; Denver foursome Woodsman get loud.
New On Netflix: Ginger Snaps Back
There are some good performances and decent werewolf action in this prequel that's ultimately crushed by its own (admirable) ambitions.
Explosions In The Sky Poster Process
DKNG Studios, who documented their process for a sweet Black Keys poster, have released another video, this time working on a project for Explosions In The Sky.
Paranormal Activity 3 Review
For the third year in a row, Paranormal Activity is the cleverest trick and the tastiest treat at the movies.
