Post by Talon Karrde on Mar 18, 2007 17:43:38 GMT -5
"It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power." - Alan Cohen
Our archive pages have been redesigned! Enjoy!
Here's what's else is new this week:
Random Acts of Ismael: Anna Nicole - Ismael Manzano rants about the treatment of Anna Nicole Smith by the media after her passing.
Excerpt: "A recent tragedy has occurred in the lives of many Americans, one that has rivaled the death of Princess Di, the assassination of President Kennedy, and all the lives loss in the combination of every war we as an American nation have ever fought in since the first settlers landed on this continent. What am I talking about? What could possibly be so important? What could possibly be so life-altering, so impacting on the lives of us as a culture? Well, the death of Anna Nicole Smith, of course. What? You don't agree? Well you're obviously not working for any network television, or cable broadcast company or radio station in America, because from the amount of media coverage her death has been given, I was certainly fooled into thinking that it was..."
Zodiac - Melissa Minners reviews the new movie based on the Zodiac murders in San Francisco, California.
Excerpt: "The Paramount Pictures release of Zodiac is based on a novel written by Robert Graysmith, a detailed account of the serial killer's eleven-month murder spree and the unprecedented hunt for clues that would solve the mystery of the killer's identity. Robert Graysmith, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, was a cartoonist at the San Francisco Chronicle when the first of the taunting letters sent by Zodiac were received. He becomes obsessed with knowing the identity of the murderer and persists in his investigations long after the police have stopped. The movie chronicles Graysmith's fervent hunt for clues to the Zodiac's identity..."
Badseed's Bottomline # 413: Wrestlemania Looks Awesome - Jon Minners discusses the upcoming Wrestlemania.
Excerpt: "Hey yo! Now, I know coming from me, this sounds weird, but I personally love the lineup for Wrestlemania this year. From top to bottom, this show is stacked up and has that classic Wrestlemania feel I found to be missing from other PPVs this year..."
Encores of the 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..."
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!
Our archive pages have been redesigned! Enjoy!
Here's what's else is new this week:
Random Acts of Ismael: Anna Nicole - Ismael Manzano rants about the treatment of Anna Nicole Smith by the media after her passing.
Excerpt: "A recent tragedy has occurred in the lives of many Americans, one that has rivaled the death of Princess Di, the assassination of President Kennedy, and all the lives loss in the combination of every war we as an American nation have ever fought in since the first settlers landed on this continent. What am I talking about? What could possibly be so important? What could possibly be so life-altering, so impacting on the lives of us as a culture? Well, the death of Anna Nicole Smith, of course. What? You don't agree? Well you're obviously not working for any network television, or cable broadcast company or radio station in America, because from the amount of media coverage her death has been given, I was certainly fooled into thinking that it was..."
Zodiac - Melissa Minners reviews the new movie based on the Zodiac murders in San Francisco, California.
Excerpt: "The Paramount Pictures release of Zodiac is based on a novel written by Robert Graysmith, a detailed account of the serial killer's eleven-month murder spree and the unprecedented hunt for clues that would solve the mystery of the killer's identity. Robert Graysmith, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, was a cartoonist at the San Francisco Chronicle when the first of the taunting letters sent by Zodiac were received. He becomes obsessed with knowing the identity of the murderer and persists in his investigations long after the police have stopped. The movie chronicles Graysmith's fervent hunt for clues to the Zodiac's identity..."
Badseed's Bottomline # 413: Wrestlemania Looks Awesome - Jon Minners discusses the upcoming Wrestlemania.
Excerpt: "Hey yo! Now, I know coming from me, this sounds weird, but I personally love the lineup for Wrestlemania this year. From top to bottom, this show is stacked up and has that classic Wrestlemania feel I found to be missing from other PPVs this year..."
Encores of the 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..."
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!