Review: Star Trek: Into Darkness

I knew going into Star Trek: Into Darkness that I was going to be hyper critical about the film. I am a life long Star Trek fan, and have been watching the series for about 25 years. I know pretty much every episode of every series, and every film, back to front.

I know that in this film series, an alternate reality from the original franchise is represented. This was pretty much the entire point in the last film. It was written in such a way to both establish a brand new continuity, and maintain the integrity of the original franchise. Even so, there are certain concessions that have to be made in order to maintain the spirit of Star Trek.

Review: Daft Punk - Random Access Memories

 
The robotic duo has set standards for french house and techno in general since their first entry Homework, back in 1997. After their Alive album in 2007, things got quiet from the french house masters. It wasn't until Tron Legacy, released in 2010, that we heard new content from the robots in the form of a electric-symphony mash-up. Many thought they had retired or moved onto other things. Rumors began spreading on the internet like a wild fire that a new Daft Punk was in the works. Sure enough, it was confirmed by bass legend Nile Rodgers that he had been collaborating with the French duo on several tracks for a new album. Random Access Memories was born. Here is my review.

Feeling Verklempt?

It's Thursday night and I don't have a whole lot going on. So I'm turning my gaze into the future! The weekend is almost here! For myself at least, that means a reprieve from the salt mines and some much needed relaxation, gaming and hang-time with some good friends.

Mix-Tape Monday - Rock It Pt. 2 - 5/13/13

Here it is as promised. Mix Tape Monday's triumphant return with Part 2 of the Rock It! mix. This mix and part 1 are sort of special to me. These are all songs that have made some kind of impact on me growing up. I didn't really get to start listening to a lot of music until I was in high school and getting into college. The household I grew up in was just kind of closed off from the rest of the world. I had no idea who was good...I had never even really listened to Metallica until my late teens. Which I'm 31 now, and listen to almost everything. I take in whatever I can and try to keep up with the bands I enjoy, and always keeping an ear out for something new and awesome.

Oh Look! A Nintendo Themed Arcade Cabinet!

 

I'm a sucker for arcade machines. I grew up during the time when there was an arcade in every shopping mall. Even Walmart and local grocery stores had machines setup at their entrances. I would stay there popping quarters into those machines while my mother took care of her shopping.
 
Take a look at Imgur user mysterysmellyfeet's awesome creation after the break.

Corridor Digitals Mercs vs. Spies video is badass!

The good folks over at Corridor Digital have put together a pretty bad-ass short film about a lovable group of mercenaries being accosted by some spy-like riff raff. It makes for good film and good fun!

Check it out after the jump:

Mixtape Saturday - 5/11/13 - Rock it! Side A

Many apologies for not posting anything the last 2 weeks. I've had a lot of issues with work and have been in bit of a dark spot....depressed if you will.

Anyway. ONTO THE MUSIC!!!