First off, let's talk about some movies.
I really haven't watched much in the way of films recently, opting to either try and write more of my novel or hanging out with people when I'm not photoshopping all day at work. It's been ok, but really starting to notice the void lack of films has caused in my life. Tomorrow night I'll hopefully rectify this by taking in a film with a buddy of mine.
That being said, here's quick notes on stuff I've seen recently.
The Joneses: Basically a pretty neat premise that wasn't explored near enough, instead receiving a Hollywood gloss-over in order to satisfy mommies and girlfriends, I'd say. No, I'm not sexist, I swear.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: I never read the book due to a lost childhood, but the movie was pretty delightful, and certainly done extremely well. If you can get past any reservations you might have, you should probably see this.
Scott Pilgrim v The World: Ah, a love letter to retro gaming that succeeds often and only fails sometimes. There are plenty of chuckles and neat little video game references that kept me entertained, while some of the Ex fights were horribly underdeveloped and the drummer needs to stop "shooting" herself in the head. See it, but don't just sit there and admire the pretty colors. For a more thorough review, head over to DoubleFine where Sam really gets into it.
That's seriously it. Isn't that pathetic? I've not watched a movie for over a week, but maybe I'm saving up for when I get my wisdom teeth out on Friday. Goddammit. If you have any film suggestions, I'll be acquiring what I can before my surgery so as to have a large stack ready to plow through in semi-delirium. Let's get it!
Music
I'm not sure whether I should be worried, but I'm finding myself less and less satisfied with what I listen to these days. The same old hip hop songs and played electronica just aren't doing it for me anymore, and I'm almost more content just to throw Pandora onto the Deep House genre station and move around my day with that. If you know any new rappers that are doing their thing, let me know. I'm always in serious need of new dudes with something to prove, since my boy Drake decided to go Young Money instead of stick with his Voyce days. So, in a sort-of played out session of vids, here's what I'm still rockin' these days:
Back when Drake was good, he would put out music on his mixtapes that both featured good artists, and sported production that was actually pretty decent. So what's the deal, Drake? Why you gon' spit those punchline bars that were hot in the streets back in '08? Is Wayne trying to get you to dumb it down for those kiddie kids? Also, hit up Tyga and tell him that many tattoos is too much. Thanks.
This is a jam. I've probably put it in my blog before, but you need to listen to it again anyway. Foreign Exchange are those dudes, man, and you simply cannot skip over them just because Phonte is singing instead of rapping. The groove is low down, the bassline is sexy, and it's got a clap that everyone at the party can follow along with. Slow it down at your next house function with this massive tune (lol)
Following up on the last vid, here's another by Foreign Exchange that actually earned a grammy nomination. Don't sleep!
Sure, the Bee Gee's version might be a 'classic' for some people, but this girl can sing and turns the song into something more intimate, sensual, and lowkey in a way that kicks the shit out of disco any day. Obviously, you're free to disagree, but then you'd be wrong so...
This is classic, and a lot of fun. Props to my buddy Theo for the link. I'm sure if you click around in related, you'll be able to find some killer remixes.
Off of their debut album, this (probably) hipster-loved band first came to my attention thanks to a DJ Benzi mix which can be found over at Get Right Music. When you take away all that the DJ had been doing when their songs were on, this band remains infinitely pleasant and incredibly easy to listen to. Sure, it doesn't motivate me to do anything, but it suits the walk home from the gym just fine.
I'll stop spamming you with youtube videos for now. Besides, you have your work cut out with you when checking out A-Ton's Music Mondays over at his blog, so I'll let you go.
Other Shit
This September marks the end of our 2010 summer and I hope you all had yourselves a good and safe time. I know I certainly did, keeping my long work days fresh by slaving away at a novel or visiting a country by myself. Remember, kiddies, your daddy GT is so proud that you've all changed and grown in the hot sun and are all geared up and ready to face the Fall again.
I'll be picking up school again, but I'll try and keep my entries coming as best I can. Until then, stay salty, amigos
GT
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