Films

Drive Soundtrack – “Nightcall”/ “Under Your Spell”/ “A Real Hero”

  I know I’m late on this, but just got around to seeing Drive, the Ryan Gosling film that seems to simultaneously be an homage to early-70′s Steve McQueen getaway flicks and the Grand Theft Auto series, with its hat tipped directly at 80s-themed Vice City. Its highly stylized videogame-noir art direction finds the perfect [...]

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Ezra Koenig – “Papa Hobo” (Paul Simon Cover)

Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig recorded a version of Paul Simon’s “Papa Hobo” for the upcoming film Ceremony. He doesn’t much mess with the melody and retains the original’s small, hometown-stroll feel. His vocals don’t have quite the same weary bite of the original, but hearing Ezra properly cover Paul is just satisfying in the [...]

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Beastie Boys: Fight For Your Right- Revisited; Official Trailer

I implore you to check out the new Beastie Boys two-minute trailer for their short called “Fight For Your Right- Revisited.” The new album Hot Sauce Committee Two is out May 3rd. You’ll be able to find me camping out in front of my local Best Buy the night of May 2nd. You can search far and [...]

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R.I.P. Dennis Hopper

Let’s take a break from music and acknowledge the passing of one of film’s most interesting people.  Dennis Hopper portrayed some of coolest yet most sinister characters.  From his roles in Easy Rider to Blue Velvet, the late actor left an iconic legacy.  He will be missed.

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