Post by Talon Karrde on Mar 12, 2007 1:28:54 GMT -5
"The way of the creative works through change and transformation, so that each thing receives its true nature and destiny and comes into permanent accord with the great harmony: this is what furthers and what perseveres." - I Ching
G-POP.net is "springing forward" with the time and bringing you a fresh new look! We hope you like what you see!
Here's what's new this week:
Lauren Hunt - Melissa Minners reviews the new EP from Bronx native Lauren Hunt.
Excerpt: "Born and raised in the Bronx, Lauren Hunt has been in love with music since she was a child...Recently, Lauren put together a mix of six songs and released it under a self-titled EP..."
Class Act: Twelfth Night - In this addition of Class Act, Justine Manzano reviews a comedy written by William Shakespeare.
Excerpt: "Yes, I am in a Shakespeare class, which means loads of fun reviews of William Shakespeare's most appealing work. I have recently read Twelfth Night for the second time (the first time by myself, the second time thanks to a class) and have had that joy that comes with the second time you read something and you discover new little things that you never noticed before. This is a play that unfortunately lacks coverage in the lower Shakespeare reading grades, but now that I am in college, I am very happy to get the chance to analyze this work as an adult..."
Feast - Ismael Manzano reviews the horro film distributed by Dimension Films and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Wes Craven, and Chris Moore.
Excerpt: "Feast was a horror movie experience that I entered into very begrudgingly. Unlike my usual movie choices, I did not pick to see this movie because of a powerful trailer nor did I troll the video store to find a movie with a reasonably interesting plot written on the back sleeve. In fact, I never picked this movie at all; I'd never heard of it until I went to a friend's house and they all but shoved the DVD into their entertainment system and insisted that I watch it. I went along with it only because, since the moment I entered their apartment, they did not stop talking about this movie, so I figured that I might as well endure the ninety-minutes if only to shut them up for the rest of the night. That's how I came to see the movie; now here's my review of it..."
Encores of the Week:
Daughtry - Melissa Minners reviews the debut album of Daughtry, a band fronted by Chris Daughtry, one of the finalists in the fifth season of American Idol.
Excerpt: "Chris Daughtry wowed the world with his amazing vocal performances during the fifth season of American Idol. The strength of his voice and his charismatic nature took him all the way to fourth place in the competition...Together with Daughtry band members Joey Barnes, Josh Paul, Josh Steely, ad Brian Craddock, Chris is finding incredible success. His premier album, Daughtry, has become one of the fastest selling debut rock albums, reaching number one on the Billboard charts only nine weeks after its debut...."
Ghost Rider - Ismael Manzano reviews the new action film based on the popular Marvel comic book, starring Nicholas Cage as Ghost Rider.
Excerpt: "The success of such comic adaptations as X-Men, Spiderman.., Sin City, and The Fantastic Four .. has, in recent years, prompted a string of comic book adaptations from lesser known or otherwise less popular comic series. For some of you, Ghost Rider may be a mainstream staple, but for me it is one of those lesser known comics. Surely its opening date wasn't awaited by droves of eager fans with bated breath as were some of the above-mentioned titles, but I was drawn in by the preview and decided to give it a shot..."
Teacher Man - Melissa Minners reviews the third installment in Frank McCourt's (Angela's Ashes) memior series.
Excerpt: "When I was young, I had a creative writing teacher who inspired me to no end. His name was Mr. Shaw and he showed me that my drivel was actually worth the paper it was printed on. He encouraged me to use my mind…to delve into my creative side…and to produce whatever came naturally. After I left elementary school, I longed for such an inspiring person to nurture and feed my creative side. I never found an educator who inspired me in such a way. How I wish I could have spent some time in Frank McCourt's creative writing classes. Reading about McCourt's innovative teaching techniques – even those that he would probably fully admit were attempts made while flying by the seat of his pants – made me wish that I had such a creative educator in my teenage years…someone to aspire me to achieve greater heights..."
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Don't forget to check out the new Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The February Top Ten lists have just been posted! Enjoy!
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 new and improved shop page has loads of stores for every readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, gadgets, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop@G-POP!
G-POP.net is "springing forward" with the time and bringing you a fresh new look! We hope you like what you see!
Here's what's new this week:
Lauren Hunt - Melissa Minners reviews the new EP from Bronx native Lauren Hunt.
Excerpt: "Born and raised in the Bronx, Lauren Hunt has been in love with music since she was a child...Recently, Lauren put together a mix of six songs and released it under a self-titled EP..."
Class Act: Twelfth Night - In this addition of Class Act, Justine Manzano reviews a comedy written by William Shakespeare.
Excerpt: "Yes, I am in a Shakespeare class, which means loads of fun reviews of William Shakespeare's most appealing work. I have recently read Twelfth Night for the second time (the first time by myself, the second time thanks to a class) and have had that joy that comes with the second time you read something and you discover new little things that you never noticed before. This is a play that unfortunately lacks coverage in the lower Shakespeare reading grades, but now that I am in college, I am very happy to get the chance to analyze this work as an adult..."
Feast - Ismael Manzano reviews the horro film distributed by Dimension Films and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Wes Craven, and Chris Moore.
Excerpt: "Feast was a horror movie experience that I entered into very begrudgingly. Unlike my usual movie choices, I did not pick to see this movie because of a powerful trailer nor did I troll the video store to find a movie with a reasonably interesting plot written on the back sleeve. In fact, I never picked this movie at all; I'd never heard of it until I went to a friend's house and they all but shoved the DVD into their entertainment system and insisted that I watch it. I went along with it only because, since the moment I entered their apartment, they did not stop talking about this movie, so I figured that I might as well endure the ninety-minutes if only to shut them up for the rest of the night. That's how I came to see the movie; now here's my review of it..."
Encores of the Week:
Daughtry - Melissa Minners reviews the debut album of Daughtry, a band fronted by Chris Daughtry, one of the finalists in the fifth season of American Idol.
Excerpt: "Chris Daughtry wowed the world with his amazing vocal performances during the fifth season of American Idol. The strength of his voice and his charismatic nature took him all the way to fourth place in the competition...Together with Daughtry band members Joey Barnes, Josh Paul, Josh Steely, ad Brian Craddock, Chris is finding incredible success. His premier album, Daughtry, has become one of the fastest selling debut rock albums, reaching number one on the Billboard charts only nine weeks after its debut...."
Ghost Rider - Ismael Manzano reviews the new action film based on the popular Marvel comic book, starring Nicholas Cage as Ghost Rider.
Excerpt: "The success of such comic adaptations as X-Men, Spiderman.., Sin City, and The Fantastic Four .. has, in recent years, prompted a string of comic book adaptations from lesser known or otherwise less popular comic series. For some of you, Ghost Rider may be a mainstream staple, but for me it is one of those lesser known comics. Surely its opening date wasn't awaited by droves of eager fans with bated breath as were some of the above-mentioned titles, but I was drawn in by the preview and decided to give it a shot..."
Teacher Man - Melissa Minners reviews the third installment in Frank McCourt's (Angela's Ashes) memior series.
Excerpt: "When I was young, I had a creative writing teacher who inspired me to no end. His name was Mr. Shaw and he showed me that my drivel was actually worth the paper it was printed on. He encouraged me to use my mind…to delve into my creative side…and to produce whatever came naturally. After I left elementary school, I longed for such an inspiring person to nurture and feed my creative side. I never found an educator who inspired me in such a way. How I wish I could have spent some time in Frank McCourt's creative writing classes. Reading about McCourt's innovative teaching techniques – even those that he would probably fully admit were attempts made while flying by the seat of his pants – made me wish that I had such a creative educator in my teenage years…someone to aspire me to achieve greater heights..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the new Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The February Top Ten lists have just been posted! Enjoy!
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 new and improved shop page has loads of stores for every readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, gadgets, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop@G-POP!