Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 22, 2017 14:15:51 GMT -5
What's New At G-POP.net:
It (2017) - Melissa Minners reviews a movie adaptation of the classic Stephen King horror novel.
Excerpt: "...When they said there would be a remake of It coming to theaters, I had my doubts. There aren’t many movie adaptations of Stephen King novels that actually do them justice – maybe a handful at best. But then I saw the trailers and I was like, “WHOA! That looks exactly as I imagined it!” This wasn’t Tim Curry’s Pennywise the Clown, but it was just as scary and the kids are exactly as I pictured them to be when I first read the novel. I couldn’t wait to see It when the film finally came to theaters..."
Descendants 2 - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the Disney Channel movie.
Excerpt: "...The Descendants Soundtrack topped the Billboard 200 album chart in its first week of release and ranked first on Billboard’s Soundtrack, Children’s, Digital Album and Top Album charts. It also earned top ranking on the iTunes Album Overall and Soundtrack Charts. So, it’s no surprise that the folks at Walt Disney Records would want to release the soundtrack of Descendants 2 right away. The soundtrack was made available on July 21, 2017. Hearing the first track, Ways to be Wicked, on promos for the film, I couldn’t wait to listen to the rest of the music..."
The Vanishing American Adult - Melissa Minners reviews Ben Sasse's take on why our youth is stuck in the adolescent stage and how to change that for the better.
Excerpt: "I had read an excerpt of The Vanishing American Adult by Ben Sasse online and I knew I wanted this book. In just that excerpt discussing the then college president Ben Sasse’s discovery that our nation’s youth was stuck in adolescent stage, I found a book I could really get into. I had long been complaining that the new employees in my workplace lacked the maturity and strength of character I and other older co-workers had at their age. Now, I had, in Ben Sasse, someone who agreed with my point of view. But could he come up with a way to save our new era of kids before the American adult lapses from endangered to extinct?..."
Misconduct - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a dramatic thriller starring Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.
Excerpt: "...The score of Misconduct is dark orchestral with the main theme performed by strings and piano interspersed throughout the soundtrack. That main theme sound brings on a sense of dread and despair. Percussion and bursts of music are employed for reveals or action scenes. The final tracks are headscratchers..."
Wreck-It Ralph - Melissa Minners reviews the animated film featuring some of our favorite arcade game heroes and villains.
Excerpt: "Ever since I saw the promos for the animated movie, Wreck-It Ralph, I knew I wanted to see it. A movie about a video game bad guy who wants a change, featuring the stars of some of my favorite video games as a kid? It seemed like a hilarious ride through nostalgia lane. A friend of mine took his kids to see it and he loved it. Unfortunately, it took quite some time for me to get around to seeing Wreck-It Ralph. Was it worth the wait?..."
Remember - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the dramatic thriller starring Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer.
Excerpt: "...The Remember Soundtrack features an orchestral score with strings, piano and woodwinds. The opening track, Zev Meets Max, contains a somber theme with somewhat of a bayou feel – that idea that something is simmering just under the surface. There are moments in which the musical score sounds almost classical, but there are others that are dark and ominous feeling..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of August 2017 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.
It (2017) - Melissa Minners reviews a movie adaptation of the classic Stephen King horror novel.
Excerpt: "...When they said there would be a remake of It coming to theaters, I had my doubts. There aren’t many movie adaptations of Stephen King novels that actually do them justice – maybe a handful at best. But then I saw the trailers and I was like, “WHOA! That looks exactly as I imagined it!” This wasn’t Tim Curry’s Pennywise the Clown, but it was just as scary and the kids are exactly as I pictured them to be when I first read the novel. I couldn’t wait to see It when the film finally came to theaters..."
Descendants 2 - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the Disney Channel movie.
Excerpt: "...The Descendants Soundtrack topped the Billboard 200 album chart in its first week of release and ranked first on Billboard’s Soundtrack, Children’s, Digital Album and Top Album charts. It also earned top ranking on the iTunes Album Overall and Soundtrack Charts. So, it’s no surprise that the folks at Walt Disney Records would want to release the soundtrack of Descendants 2 right away. The soundtrack was made available on July 21, 2017. Hearing the first track, Ways to be Wicked, on promos for the film, I couldn’t wait to listen to the rest of the music..."
The Vanishing American Adult - Melissa Minners reviews Ben Sasse's take on why our youth is stuck in the adolescent stage and how to change that for the better.
Excerpt: "I had read an excerpt of The Vanishing American Adult by Ben Sasse online and I knew I wanted this book. In just that excerpt discussing the then college president Ben Sasse’s discovery that our nation’s youth was stuck in adolescent stage, I found a book I could really get into. I had long been complaining that the new employees in my workplace lacked the maturity and strength of character I and other older co-workers had at their age. Now, I had, in Ben Sasse, someone who agreed with my point of view. But could he come up with a way to save our new era of kids before the American adult lapses from endangered to extinct?..."
Misconduct - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a dramatic thriller starring Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.
Excerpt: "...The score of Misconduct is dark orchestral with the main theme performed by strings and piano interspersed throughout the soundtrack. That main theme sound brings on a sense of dread and despair. Percussion and bursts of music are employed for reveals or action scenes. The final tracks are headscratchers..."
Wreck-It Ralph - Melissa Minners reviews the animated film featuring some of our favorite arcade game heroes and villains.
Excerpt: "Ever since I saw the promos for the animated movie, Wreck-It Ralph, I knew I wanted to see it. A movie about a video game bad guy who wants a change, featuring the stars of some of my favorite video games as a kid? It seemed like a hilarious ride through nostalgia lane. A friend of mine took his kids to see it and he loved it. Unfortunately, it took quite some time for me to get around to seeing Wreck-It Ralph. Was it worth the wait?..."
Remember - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the dramatic thriller starring Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer.
Excerpt: "...The Remember Soundtrack features an orchestral score with strings, piano and woodwinds. The opening track, Zev Meets Max, contains a somber theme with somewhat of a bayou feel – that idea that something is simmering just under the surface. There are moments in which the musical score sounds almost classical, but there are others that are dark and ominous feeling..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of August 2017 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.