Wednesday, January 31, 2007
BOO!!! It's Been Quite Some Time, If I Don't Say So Myself
Hello all. Media Mentalist, back, again. So 2007, eh? Brilliant, or is it? The Mentalist has been busy and pre-occupied so I have a build up of ideas for posts. There may be more posts today but I may get round to that tomorrow, for now I shall stick with the message letting you know, I am not dead. I shall live on and continue to deliver you quality over quantity. And I have got rid of some content which have disappeared to make the site clean. Enjoy!!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
24 Season 6 Promo
This looks like it will rock big time. Cannot wait, but I am going to have to. Dammit.
Live Free Or Die Hard Teaser Trailer
Good god, this could go either way as be brilliant or god awful. Worst title ever, for sure, and directed by Len "Underworld" Wiseman. This trailer is all action, which is sweet, but looks a bit too preposterous for my liking (ejector seat from Die Hard 2, anybody?). Here you go.
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
After her hilarious performance on Jools Holland's Hootananny at New Years, she really does need to check herself into Rehab.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Coolio, baby
Here you go, from Dangerous Minds. (Does anyone remember this damn film, apart from this song?)
The Lyrics To The Upcoming Video
Being The Mentalist, I have the odd occasion where I piss about and look for stupid stuff. I stumbled upon this classic. In this post, the description also posted the lyrics. Here they are: haha
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's not much left
coz I've been blastin and laughin so long, that
even my mama thinks that my mind is gone
but I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it
me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of
you better watch how you're talking, and where you're walking
or you and your homies might be lined in chalk
I really hate to trip but i gotta, loc
As I Grow I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool
I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like
on my knees in the night, saying prayers in the streetlight
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
They got the situation, they got me facin'
I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the stripes
so I gotta be down with the hood team
too much television watching got me chasing dreams
I'm an educated fool with money on my mind
got my 10 in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I'm a loc'd out gangsta set trippin' banger
and my homies is down so don't arouse my anger, fool
death ain't nothing but a heartbeat away,
I'm living life, do or die, what can I say
I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24
the way things are going I don't know
Chorus:
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the one's we hurt, are you and me
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
Power and the money, money and the power
minute after minute, hour after hour
everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking
what's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's kickin'
they say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me
if they can't understand it, how can they reach me
I guess they can't, I guess they won't
I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the one's we hurt, are you and me
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the one's we hurt, are you and me
Any clue to what it is?.......By the time you read this, I will have probably posted the video, so this post was pointless, sweet!! At least you can karaoke to it.
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's not much left
coz I've been blastin and laughin so long, that
even my mama thinks that my mind is gone
but I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it
me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of
you better watch how you're talking, and where you're walking
or you and your homies might be lined in chalk
I really hate to trip but i gotta, loc
As I Grow I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool
I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like
on my knees in the night, saying prayers in the streetlight
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
They got the situation, they got me facin'
I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the stripes
so I gotta be down with the hood team
too much television watching got me chasing dreams
I'm an educated fool with money on my mind
got my 10 in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I'm a loc'd out gangsta set trippin' banger
and my homies is down so don't arouse my anger, fool
death ain't nothing but a heartbeat away,
I'm living life, do or die, what can I say
I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24
the way things are going I don't know
Chorus:
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the one's we hurt, are you and me
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
Power and the money, money and the power
minute after minute, hour after hour
everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking
what's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's kickin'
they say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me
if they can't understand it, how can they reach me
I guess they can't, I guess they won't
I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the one's we hurt, are you and me
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the one's we hurt, are you and me
Any clue to what it is?.......By the time you read this, I will have probably posted the video, so this post was pointless, sweet!! At least you can karaoke to it.
Chk Chk Chk - Hello? Is This Thing On?
New lp Myth Tales is out in 2007, here is a classic from !!! (chk chk chk)
Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip
This is a new series from Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing and I feel this will be better than that. It got 11 episodes comissioned so far but I really hope that there will be a long future for this show. It is really that good. Here is the pilot. Enjoy!!
American Dad - Lincoln Lover
Good episode of American Dad here, where Stan befriends gay republicans.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Entourage
Yes, this show has been around a while. I am a late comer to this program but I love it. Having just bought the first season on dvd yesterday, I already got through the 8 episodes as it is highly entertaining. Following the escapades of Vince Chase and his Queens buddies who form his entourage, we see whether has what it takes to make or break in Hollywood. Influenced by the early career of Mark Wahlberg, who executive produces, this is a witty and sharp tale of buddies who just happen to be in the entertainment business. Great cameos from the likes of Val Kilmer and an outstanding turn by Jeremy Piven, who steals every scene as Ari, Vince's agent.
Here is a monateg of Ari from Entourage. Regardez!!
Black Christmas
As there are no CINaddiction podcasts till 2007, my film reviews will be on here.
There is nothing like a bit of festive horror, there is not enough of it in my opinion. My favourite would have to be Gremlins, but that walks the fine line between comedy and horror. Black Christmas has its moments of comedy, some intentional, some not so much. It is a remake of the 70's film which should be more well known, it did influence films such as Halloween. There is not much difference between the two films, other than they add more back story to the killer. Usually, this can ruin a film (Charlie And The Chocolate Factory), in this case, I liked it.
Basically, Billy Lenz is a psycho. His mother hated him and later in life he snaps and kills his mother and eats her. Every year he says he is going back home from the confines of his cell in the mental institution. This year he fulfils his promise to find his old home is now a sorority house full of attractive ladies. Let the bloodbath commence.
This film is nothing special but that is because it doesn't try anything new but what it does, it is done effectively and that was more than enough to entertain me. It is pretty obvious who will survive and my favourite came to her demise (again, why?). It is a twisted little tale but isn't as good as the original. 6/10
Voxtrot
Here is a nice little band who have two e.p.'s out and I can't recommend them enough. They are very consistent and my personal favourite is Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives. Here is a live performance of them from November 1 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood performing my favourite. Enjoy.
Wow, It Has Been A While
How come I always seem to be apologising on this damn site? Oh yeah, because I haven't been posting. Well, that will be the end of no posting. That was the dark times of The Media Mentalist, but he has been revitalised. No, he hasn't discovered aqua vita, just motivation. Nothing more, nothing less. Today, I am going to do a major posting session. I may even discuss a new game entitled "Tuna Fish Sandwich" but I may leave that for another time.
Anyways, whenever I do this apology post, I always post a picture of an attractive lady. I will not buck this trend. This lady is Mary Elizabeth Winstead, a fellow Sagittarius, she turned 22 on November 28th and is currently in Black Christmas, the remake from Glen Morgan, of Final Destination fame. Enjoy.
Friday, December 01, 2006
New Never Mind The Buzzcocks
I remember the good ol' days of Mark LaMarr, but out with old and in with the new. The new being Simon Amstell, former Popworld presenter. He is a good choice for the host, he obviously isn't the powerhouse of LaMarr but he is perfect for the role. This is an example episode of Buzzcocks. Enjoy!!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Gwen Stefani - Wind It Up
Ok, Gwen was great in No Doubt and her first solo effort.....I quite liked. It was a decent pop record. Is this a step too far? I laughed when I first heard this, the usage of Sound Of Music in a pop song is crazy and lazy in equal measures. It is a fairly bland song but something still makes me like the song.....I think it is sooooo bad it's entertaining to listen to, just about. Here is a poor quality version of the video.
Matt & Kim
Matt & Kim are the new Ramones.....and I love it. Their songs are simple and pure. Kim is on drums and Matt is on old keyboards, the sound is raw and energetic, if slightly repetitive. Their videos are great too, showing off a subversive humour which matches the songs. Here is the video for first single off their self titled debut, 5K, enjoy!!Saturday, November 25, 2006
The Thermals - Pillar Of Salt
I've mentioned The Thermals before......so here is the new video from them. Pillar Of Salt. Peace.
CINaddiction Update
No, I am not advertising that episode 6 is up. It IS UP, but not advertising it, lol. Though you should check it out. Episode 7 is ou now and should be available for your audio pleasure. Check it out on the CINaddiction page. It can be found on the links.
Petrified
Ok, I know many people get annoyed when I mention Linkin Park (guilty pleasure, rubbish really). Well, I am taking it a step forward.....Fort Minor. Ha Ha. This is Petrified by Fort Minor, I will say it works better when I heard it on CSI: NY (Gary Sinise rules!!)
Pan's Labyrinth Trailer
Out in the UK, it is brilliant!!! Must see film of this year, you will love it. Coma and verbally abuse me if you don not like this film!!!! It is THAT good!!!
The Best Action Sequence In Casino Royale!!!!
This is near the opening of the film and Bond has to stop a bomber who also is a free-runner. Check this out!!!
Birthday Weekend - Yay!!!
Yes, It is The Mentalist's Birthday Weekend and to celebrate I've gotten drunk and seen a shedload of flicks. I checked out Pan's Labyrinth (awesome) and Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny (not too shabby). I will do full articles on them later but for now I am going on a posting spree and we keep in touch with some awesome videos. Peace.
Oh and yeah.....thought I'd post a hottie. Eva Green from Casino Royale. Pourquoi pas?
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The Prestige
Christopher Nolan......a British director who currently has a great track record.....Memento, Insomnia and revitalising the Batman franchise with Batman Begins. Now, The Prestige......any good?
Of course it bloody is, it is a great film about two rival magicians whose rivarly leads to a death but who did it? And how? The time frame is fractured with flashbacks within flashbacks, all trying to confuse but it is an entertaining film, even if it does leave you cold. The performances are great all around, Bale, as ever is perfect. Hugh Jackman who hasn't really had a chance to shine other than Wolverine, is great in this film.
Yes, it has many twists and some people have complained that they guessed the twists.......the film is not trying to deceive you, it is trying to deceive each other and it is not a film that is dependent upon its twist (unlike all of Shyalaman's films, which are nothing BUT the twist).
I recommend people to go see this. 8/10
Many Apologies From The Mentalist....
Been ill.......not really. Been injured.......not really. I have been very busy getting ready for my birthday and drinking.......yeah, that's the reason. The Mentalist has had a lack of posts in recent weeks and there s no need to worry, it will be back in full force over the next week or so. It will be bristling with postage that you will have wished me to shut the hell up. Yes, Im back, meaner than ever. Not that I was mean in the first place, but ya know, twas a figure of speech and now I am rambling. Great!!! Back to business.
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