Music ,Movies ,Games & Sports: mai 2011

luni, 9 mai 2011

Movies

After a family is forced to relocate for their son's health, they begin experiencing supernatural behavior in their new home, which turns out to be a former mortuary.

Genre: Drama | Horror | Thriller
Release Date: 27 March 2009 (USA)
Runtime: 92 min | 102 min (extended cut)

The Haunting in Connecticut is based on true events.

Cloverfield

Revolves around a monster attack in New York as told from the point of view of a small group of people.

Genre: Action | Mystery | Sci-Fi
Release Date: 15 February 2008 (Romania)
Runtime: 85 min

District 9

Genre Action | Drama | Sci-Fi
Release Date: 14 August 2009
Runtime: 112 min

An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology.

(Since 2009 I am waiting for the sequel "District 10" ,but nothing official yet just rumours.)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.

Genre: Drama | Musical | Thriller
Release Date: 1 February 2008 (Romania)
Runtime: 116 min

American History X

A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did.

Genre: Crime | Drama
Release Date: 30 October 1998 (USA)
Runtime: 119 min

Old School

Three men are disenchanted with life and try to recapture their college days.

Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 21 February 2003 (USA)
Runtime: 91 min

The Hangover

A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him.

Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 5 June 2009 (USA)
Runtime: 100 min

Games

Mortal Kombat 9

Mortal Kombat, commonly abbreviated MK, is a series of fighting games created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.

The story of Mortal Kombat 9 retells the events of the original trilogy, in a new timeline where Raiden receives a message from himself in the prime future where Armageddon has happened and Shao Kahn became the supreme leader of all the realms. Because of this plot, characters and scenarios present are the classic ones, bringing the old back to new and starting a new conflict.
The game features 28 playable characters for Playstation 3 users, and 27 playable characters for Xbox 360, in addition to an unknown number of downloadable (DLC) characters, 3 unplayable bosses, and hidden characters.

The playable characters available for this MK9 are:

Scorpion
Liu Kang
Kung Lao
Sub-Zero
Sindel
Ermac
Reptile
Kitana
Johnny Cage
Jade
Mileena
Nightwolf
Cyrax
Noob Saibot
Smoke
Sektor
Sonya Blade
Jax
Kano
Kurtis Stryker
Shang Tsung
Baraka
Kabal
Raiden
Kratos (PS3 exclusive)
Cyber Sub-Zero (Story Mode unlockable)
Sheeva
Quan Chi (Story Mode unlockable)

The following characters are non-playable bosses:

Goro
Kintaro
Shao Kahn

The following characters are rumored as DLC characters:

Rain
Tanya
Frost
Mavado
Fujin
Klassic Skins for various characters

Mortal Kombat 9 is back in 2D version and its as gory than ever. Babalities have also returned from MK 3.

One new feature that has drawn much attention and keeps very well the climate of brutality is the introduction of X-Ray Attacks. With them, the player can see the internal damage caused by the blows on the opponent.

Nothing is better in a fighting game then to see bodies rip off in two ,heads smashing ,bones breaking and blood everywhere. So if you own a console and like this type of games ,Mortal Kombat 9 is a game you wouldn't want to miss !

God of War III

IN THE END, THERE WILL BE ONLY CHAOS…

God of War III is an exclusive PS3 game. The game has been released by Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica division for the PlayStation 3 in March 2010.
GOW III brings epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the centre of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.
Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III is a single player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he scales through the intimidating heights of Mount Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, and an array of new weapons and magic for this iteration of the trilogy, Kratos must take on mythology’s darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus.

If you own a PS3 then you have to buy this game or I'll kick your ass (just kidding). I have finished the first two parts of GOW and I can say with no doubt that this is one of the best games I played so far.

duminică, 8 mai 2011

A Wedding Day

I think this is something worth blogging about. I just saw this video on youtube and it's quite genuine. A music video made on their wedding day !
Music: Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)

Dub FX

I just can't start a blog about music and not tell you about this performer ,Dub FX (Benjamin Stanford). Probably most of you already heard about him.
Dub FX claims to be completely independent using only: live performance, word of mouth, internet social networking and a number of easily accessible free samples.
His lyrics both address generalized world events and contemporary angst while suggesting individual based revolution through self determination and engagement.
He also addresses issues of social importance, the most notable example being the song "Society's Gates".

I have to say I heard the live versions of his songs and the first thing that crossed my mind was "f**king genius !". His music causes addiction !!

Official site: http://dubfx.net/

I can write pages about his music but the best way to convince you to listen to him is one simple thing ,just click on the link below..
Cheers!

AC Milan - Campioni d’Italia!

Saturday night ,in front of 80,000 fans at the Stadio Olimpico , including 10,000 Milan fans ,AC Milan had finished 0-0 with AS Roma and managed to become Campioni d'Italia!

Uncontrollable joy reigns in the Milan camp after the team won the 18th league title in the club’s history, ending a 7-year Scudetto-drought.This is the eight time they become champions in the Berlusconi era.

With two rounds before the end of the season AC Milan have 23 wins, nine draws and four defeats.

CHRISTIAN ABBIATI:“Now we should just celebrate, without talking about individuals. All of us have played an important role. I would like to thank everyone who works behind the scenes at Milanello”.
CLARENCE SEEDORF:“This victory is just what we needed. The team showed great sacrifice and unity in a delicate game. We did well, we even came close to scoring in the second half. After the final whistle, all of us let our emotions go. I think that this triumph will brings enthusiasm and conviction to the team and in the future we’ll look to win big honours. This Scudetto is for all our fans”.
ALESSANDRO NESTA:“We all deserved this title after being at the top of the standings for the whole season. Everyone has been fundamental, but special praise goes to Ignazio [Abate]. He played in another position last season, but he’s managed to adapt to his new role perfectly. He’s had an extraordinary season”.
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC:“We’re an elite team, the guys have won even without me. We got over some difficult periods and in the end won the title. I hope to make history with Milan, here I feel at home. I’m sorry for having missed five matches due to suspension. Now we must only concentrate on the Italian Cup, but then we want to celebrate together with the fans at the San Siro.
I came to Milan to win and that’s what we've done. I’ve won at each ot Italy’s three biggest clubs. I’ve spent 6 years in this country and I’ve won the title at the end of each season. Now we need to take one thing at a time: hopefully, we’ll qualify for the final on Tuesday; we’ll have enough time to think about the next season later. We want to win three titles. I thank the president, who brought me to Milan, where I’ve found happiness again“.

sâmbătă, 7 mai 2011

Rock the City 2011

În perioada 1 – 3 iulie 2011, la complexul Romexpo din Bucureşti are loc cea de-a treia ediţie a festivalului Rock the City.

Program Rock the City 2011

Programul festivalului este în lucru, până în prezent au fost confirmate doar trupele: Whitesnake, Judas Priest,The Prodigy, Mike and The Mechanics, Therapy?, Papa Roach, Sabaton, Hatebreed şi Boom.
Vineri, 1 iulie 2011: The Prodigy, Therapy?
Sâmbătă, 2 iulie 2011: Mike and The Mechanics, Papa Roach, Sabaton
Duminică, 3 iulie 2011: Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Hatebreed, Boom

Biletele pot fi achiziţionate online pe www.eventim.ro şi prin reţeaua Eventim. Festivalul este organizat de D&D East Entertainment.

Movies

Because of all the Twilight-mania I will start with two movies that I think are similar with it.

First movie is "Red Riding Hood"

The director of Red Riding Hood is none other than Catherine Hardwicke ,director of Twilight ,and the story is a bit similar to it. We have a young girl that falls in love with an orphaned woodcutter (at least is not a sparkling orphaned woodcutter) and we have a werewolf too.

Second movie is "Beastly"

Beastly is a modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.

Concert Opeth şi Katatonia la Arenele Romane din Bucureşti

Duminică, 5 iunie 2011, de la ora 18:30, trupele Opeth şi Katatonia vor concerta în premieră la Arenele Romane din Bucureşti.
Biletele sunt disponibile online: www.eventim.ro.
Sau in magazinele: Humanitas, Carturesti, Germanos ,Orange & Vodafone.

Opeth:

Katatonia :