Okay, so I thought I’d expand DVD Tuesday to include more than just movies. Especially in the summer, there’s an abundance of new music and video game releases that I should be mentioning, seeing as this is a nerd hub. Check it!
Cloverfield
Or as I’ve been known to call it, Cloverfuckinfield. There’s no denying the pre-release marketing on this movie was stellar. It got people interested in something with no real stars or big name director (although JJ Abrams as producer kinda helped). As for the movie itself, history will determine if it has any staying power. After seeing it, my friends had reactions ranging from, “The crazy beast was awesome!” to “I want my god damn money back!” I’m curious to see how this plays on the small screen, perhaps curbing some of the “nausea” that was being reported in theaters.
VERDICT: DROP SOME DRAMAMINE AND RENT IT!
Flight of the Conchords
If you saw the Flight of the Conchords HBO show, then you already know what to expect from this absurd duo who could be the love child of a Tenacious D, Beck, and Lord of the Rings three-way. If you haven’t seen them in action, Flight of the Conchords are a musical comedy duo from New Zealand. Mixing tons of different styles, the Conchords have a more varied sound than Tenacious D, but the songs aren’t as overtly funny. Maybe more clever. You can’t deny gems like “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros” with the lyrics “They call me the Hiphopopotamus, my lyrics are bottomless… (5 seconds of silence).” Charming and more innocent than Tenacious D, Flight of the Conchords are also extremely talented musicians. I’m willing to find out if their comedy translates from TV to an album.
VERDICT: BUY IT, MUTHA-UCKAS!
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Okay, so I thought I’d expand DVD Tuesday to include more than just movies. Especially in the summer, there’s an abundance of new music and video game releases that I should be mentioning, seeing as this is a nerd hub. Check it!
Cloverfield
Or as I’ve been known to call it, Cloverfuckinfield. There’s no denying the pre-release marketing on this movie was stellar. It got people interested in something with no real stars or big name director (although JJ Abrams as producer kinda helped). As for the movie itself, history will determine if it has any staying power. After seeing it, my friends had reactions ranging from, “The crazy beast was awesome!” to “I want my god damn money back!” I’m curious to see how this plays on the small screen, perhaps curbing some of the “nausea” that was being reported in theaters.
VERDICT: DROP SOME DRAMAMINE AND RENT IT!
Flight of the Conchords
If you saw the Flight of the Conchords HBO show, then you already know what to expect from this absurd duo who could be the love child of a Tenacious D, Beck, and Lord of the Rings three-way. If you haven’t seen them in action, Flight of the Conchords are a musical comedy duo from New Zealand. Mixing tons of different styles, the Conchords have a more varied sound than Tenacious D, but the songs aren’t as overtly funny. Maybe more clever. You can’t deny gems like “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros” with the lyrics “They call me the Hiphopopotamus, my lyrics are bottomless… (5 seconds of silence).” Charming and more innocent than Tenacious D, Flight of the Conchords are also extremely talented musicians. I’m willing to find out if their comedy translates from TV to an album.
VERDICT: BUY IT, MUTHA-UCKAS!
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