Post by Talon Karrde on Mar 25, 2007 17:12:33 GMT -5
Here's what's new this week:
Apocalypto - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack composed by James Horner for Mel Gibson's latest production.
Excerpt: "Academy Award filmmaker Mel Gibson.. has a thing for both historic and controversial films. When making films like The Passion of Christ and Braveheart, films whose histories are hard to track and somewhat theorized, it is important that cinematography and music create an ambiance that makes the action in the film wholly believable. Thus, Gibson chose James Horner to create the soundtrack for his latest film, Apocalypto, a movie about one man's journey during the fall of the Mayan civilization..."
The Black Donnellys - In this edition of First Impressions, Ismael Manzano reviews the new television series airing on NBC.
Excerpt: "Well, it's been a while and it's a little late, but here is another installment of my world renowned 'First Impressions,' article. This review comes as somewhat of a bittersweet opportunity for me. The Black Donnellys is a new series, originally slated for a 2006 release, but was pushed back to mid-season replacement status when another favorite—but ultimately doomed—show of mine, Studio 60, was cancelled. If anyone has read my previous First Impression reviews, you will know that I was a big fan of Studio 60 and was greatly saddened to hear of its passing. And even though I can't help but wonder whether Studio 60 was slated to be removed no matter what to make room for the Black Donnellys, I was nonetheless intrigued enough by the premise to give it a chance..."
The Radio Game: Are the Local Radio Stations All That Different From One Another? - Melissa Minners rants about the number of radio stations that claim to be different from one another, yet play the exact same music.
Excerpt: "...Each of these music stations vow that they will be different than all of the others. Each one states that they have more variety with less talk. They all love to tell us how much better they are than their competition. We give away more stuff! We play more music! We have a better morning show! We play this kind of music…"your kind of music"! They all claim to be different. If they only knew the truth!..."
Encores of the 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..."
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! We've added a huge selection of stores this week for your buying pleasure! Enjoy!
Apocalypto - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack composed by James Horner for Mel Gibson's latest production.
Excerpt: "Academy Award filmmaker Mel Gibson.. has a thing for both historic and controversial films. When making films like The Passion of Christ and Braveheart, films whose histories are hard to track and somewhat theorized, it is important that cinematography and music create an ambiance that makes the action in the film wholly believable. Thus, Gibson chose James Horner to create the soundtrack for his latest film, Apocalypto, a movie about one man's journey during the fall of the Mayan civilization..."
The Black Donnellys - In this edition of First Impressions, Ismael Manzano reviews the new television series airing on NBC.
Excerpt: "Well, it's been a while and it's a little late, but here is another installment of my world renowned 'First Impressions,' article. This review comes as somewhat of a bittersweet opportunity for me. The Black Donnellys is a new series, originally slated for a 2006 release, but was pushed back to mid-season replacement status when another favorite—but ultimately doomed—show of mine, Studio 60, was cancelled. If anyone has read my previous First Impression reviews, you will know that I was a big fan of Studio 60 and was greatly saddened to hear of its passing. And even though I can't help but wonder whether Studio 60 was slated to be removed no matter what to make room for the Black Donnellys, I was nonetheless intrigued enough by the premise to give it a chance..."
The Radio Game: Are the Local Radio Stations All That Different From One Another? - Melissa Minners rants about the number of radio stations that claim to be different from one another, yet play the exact same music.
Excerpt: "...Each of these music stations vow that they will be different than all of the others. Each one states that they have more variety with less talk. They all love to tell us how much better they are than their competition. We give away more stuff! We play more music! We have a better morning show! We play this kind of music…"your kind of music"! They all claim to be different. If they only knew the truth!..."
Encores of the 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..."
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! We've added a huge selection of stores this week for your buying pleasure! Enjoy!