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.

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!!

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Culture Beat

This is pure 90's cheese music, love it!!

Funny Video - Just An Illusion

By Imagination, the video to this song is so daft, check it!!

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 - Yea Yeah

Another video from Matt & Kim. This is Yea Yeah. Peace.

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!!

The Blood Brothers - Love Rhymes With Hideous Car Wrecks

The Blow - Parenthesis

Spektrum - Don't Be Shy

The Thermals - Pillar Of Salt

I've mentioned The Thermals before......so here is the new video from them. Pillar Of Salt. Peace.

The Sounds - Painted By Numbers

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.

Tenacious D - Death Of A Dream

Funny Video

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?

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.

Starter For Ten

This is a great little film starring James McAvoy (Channel 4's Shameless) as an Essex lad who applies to Bristol University, gets in and we follow his escapades as he joins the University Challenge team and becomes attracted to a girl who may not be right for him.

Yes, the story sounds cliched and it doesn't exactly have me running to the cinema now, but you must see it as it is really funny, charming film and McAvoy easily holds the film together. Special mentions also go to Alive Eve (daughter of Trevor) and Rebecca Hall as the left wing activist.

I loved this film and it isn't normally the sort of film that I go see but it charmed me and was won over by it. I recommend everyone to go see it. 8/10

CINaddiction update

Episode 5 is up. Check it out as if you're life depends on it. It's that good!!!

You can check out the Mentalist and Moongag's podcast at CINaddiction podcast. Lovely picture of Sarah Silverman on there!!


There is also now a Myspace account so you can join the Addicts community.
The Myspace address can be found HERE

Or if you are really lazy:

Episode 5 Download

Where The Hell Have You Been?..........What?!

Ooops, sorry people. The Mentalist has been very busy.......Wait.....I lie. I haven't ben that busy but I have been out doing ore important stuff like watching films and.....more films....then going out drinking. So, there is my excuse. I will be back to regular posting from Monday onwards. Apologies.

Tokyo Police Club Video

I did a post on these lot a while back and I have plugged their e.p. A Lesson In Crime as it is great but their lead single finally has a video. This is Nature Of The Experiment. Enjoy!!!

Bjork - Play Dead

From the re-release of her debut lp, this is a great song. Video directed by Danny Cannon of CSI fame.

Borat

Hopefully, I will be seeing the new Borat film by Sasha Bohen Cohen today at the Peckham Multiplex. It should be great and very funny. A review will be along soon. Here is a clip from the tv show and a trailer for the film out now.

TV Clip



Film Trailer

Moby - New York New York

Ok, Moby is overrated but Is till love some of his work. His best of is being released in a few weeks with a new single featuring Debbie Harry. It is called New York New York. I am not sure what to say about it......not a fan yet, might be a grower.

The Carnations

Here is a personal big-up for my flatmate Dave. This is The Carnations and they're pretty sweet. You can check out their songs on their Myspace page.

The Carnations Page

Zwan - Honestly

Zwan was his next project after The Smashing Pumpkins, it was short-lived and highly underrated. It was a great lp unlike Billy Corgan's last solo lp. Here was the lead single off their lp, Mary Star Of The Sea, the song is Honestly.

David Bowie & Trent Reznor - I'm Afraid Of Americans

This is his most underrated song, in my opinion. Enjoy!!!

Thom Yorke - Harrowdown Hill

A favourite of mine from this year, this is Harrowdown Hill from The Eraser.

Nouvelle Vague - Love Will Tear Us Apart (Live)

Cool little chilled video from Glastonbury.

Metric - Dead Disco

Leading on from the band Dead Disco......is the song Dead Disco from Metric. Enjoy!!!

Dead Disco

Here is the video from Dead DIsco, the song is Automatic. Directed by Saam Farahmand.

SHITDISCO - Reactor Party

New video to their latest single - Reactor Party

Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous

Ok, everyone I know is disgusted with me for liking this song........SCREW THEM!!!!!

Here it is......it's all about the synths and the drum line. SCREW YOU!!!!!!! Ha Ha Ha

You Know What Time It Is.....

It's PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linkin Park - Crawling

Gulity Pleasure of mine, Linkin Park......This is Crawling.

Snowden - Anti Anti

Not sure of have done a post on Snowden yet, but I have known about them for a while now and should have posted them before now. They have an lp out called Anti Anti and this is the video for the title track of the lp. Enjoy!!!

GTA Lego City

Good video parody here of Grand Theft Auto, done Lego Style.

New Quantic Material

This is the new single from the Quantic Orchestra. It is Spanky Wilson & the Quantic Soul Orchestra with the song "Message To Tommorow". Click The Link For The Stream.

Stream New Quantic Material

The Young Knives - Weekends & Bleakdays (Hot Summer)

The Young Knives - The Decision

New video from the new single out today

The Mentalist Halloween Film List

It can be found on CINaddiction. My recommendations if you are having a night in, too scared to go out are ya? Well, watch my recommendations and you'll never leave the house. It can be found by clicking HERE

CINaddiction update & American Werewolf In London

Great discussion with John Landis, John Carpenter & David Cronenberg has been posted on CINaddiction. Can be found in my links section. It is a really good watch. Go check it out as well as the Halloween special. For you Media Mentalists, I give to you the transformation from Landis' An American Werewolf In London.

Beck - Think I'm In Love

My favourite song off this lp, it resonates pretty well at the moment. This isn't the greatest version of this, you are gonna have to turn it up loud to hear this. Enjoy!!

Beck - Cell Phone's Dead

This video is amazing. Directed by Michel Gondry. Watch!!

Beck - Elevator Music

As people know I love The Information, one of the best lps of this year. This is Elevator Music

Beck - O Menina

This, This Girl I Know and Inside Out are bonus tracks on the Japanese version of The Information. Hope You Like!!

Beck - Inisde Out

Beck - This Girl That I Know

Sparks - Perfume

Lady Sovereign

Ok, Not my kind of music, but for some reason, I love it. Her spikiness is really great and even a cover Pretty Vacant works so well. Some samples of her songs can be found on the Lady Sovereign Myspace Page. Her new lp Public Warning is out in the US and import in UK (how did that happen?, she's from London ?!?). Anyways, here is the video for Love Me Or Hate Me.

Kinky - Sister Twisted

From new lp Reina, this is Kinky as Popmatters call them "The Mexican Beck".

Miho Haturi - Barracuda

Miho Haturi has recently just released new lp Ecdysis and here is the video for Barracuda.

Irving - Situation

Good song, better video. Watch!!

The Streets - Prangin' Out

From the last lp.

The Long Blondes - Separated By Motorways

The Long Blondes - Once And Never Again

Gwen Stefani - Wind It Up

New preview of her upcoming lp, this is her new song Wind It Up, produced by The Neptunes. I don't even know where to start with this, ha ha. It is beyond parody.

Listen Here

Queens Of The Stone Age - In My Head

Velocity Girl - Crazy Town

The Who - Black Widow's Eyes

Performed on Parkinson in UK, here's their song

Spank Rock - Rick Rubin

In tribute to the great producer, this is Spank Rock's tango flavoured song. Super Sweet. Check It!!!

CSS - Let's Make Love And Listen To Death From Above

Breezer - I'm Just Misplaced

Tunng Interview

Tox (my 2ManyScenes buddy) has informed me of a Tunng Interview (have a post of their music on my old site, check the archives) on their radio show tomorrow. On LSRfm, that's Leeds Student Radio, if you are not in the know; the interview will be on Tuesday between 10pm and midnight. Listen to it online at LSRfm.com

Wildboyz - Russia

Here they are in Russia.

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Wildboyz - Mexico

Gotta love Steve-O and Chris Pontius!!! Here's their exploits in Mexico. It's in 3 parts. Regardez!!

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Maritime - We, The Vehicles

This is a cool chilled lp which I heard after a Mean Dawg podcast. I don't think they are known in the UK at all and I know they are big in Japan but it's pretty cool lp. Here's the video for Tearing Up The Oxygen.

Asobi Seksu - New Years

This isn't an official video for this song but having just heard this song, I feel anything with this tune should be posted. Thanks to Mean Dawg for the tune. Very nice, Indeed. Peace.

Asobi Seksu - Thursday

Here's the video for Thursday by Asobi Seksu.

Kevin Pollak's Aristocrat Joke

This Kevin Pollak's Christopher Walken impression of The Aristocrats joke. Need to be seen.

The Last Kiss

If anyone has heard the 2nd episode of CINaddiction, should know how I feel about this film. If you haven't heard it, well go listen to it NOW!!!

To be blunt, I detest The Last Kiss, this film made me angry.......and I am not alone. The entire audience was angry at all the characters. They are all a bunch of yuppies making really stupid errors of judgement and never fully realising their mistakes. Some people call this "realistic", these characters are such stereotypes and 2 dimensional, it was so far from realistic it hurt.
Basically, Zach Braff is in a really great relationship, and then wants to try it with Rachel Bilson of O.C. fame. Yes, she's attractive but his relationship is far too great for him to even consider it. His friends are even worse and are not likeable at all. Scripted by Paul Haggis of Million Dollar Baby (Ugh!!) and Crash (Good, but overrated).

I recommend this if you want to get really aggressive at stupid characters who you are glad to not be. It is bad film by Tony Goldwyn, and even though the characters are unlikeable, Zach Braff is still really good. Only if you have seen everything else. 4/10

Swing Blade

Nice little parody trailer. What would happen if you mix Sling Blade and Swingers.......Watch!!!

The Venture Brothers

Ok, only just heard about this last night from Jerome but it's so cool, it needs to get a Mentalist Mention. The Venture Brothers is this cartoon that can be found on adult swim. It is basically all about superheros and supervillans but it has such a twisted humour and great references, it is well worth a watch. Here's an episode I watched last night called The Trial Of The Monarch, it's in 3 parts. Enjoy!!

But First, Here's The Intro To The Venture Brothers.



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Archive

If you wish to unearth my old posts, you can find them all on my old page. Oh, how I miss that site.......

Archive Media Mentalists (R.I.P.).

CINaddiction Update

Several Updates here.....New Episodes.

Episode 3 is Up, Keifer Special. So is our Halloween Special, check them out.

Check them out on our new Website CINaddiction.

Pete Doherty's Biscuit Addiction

From BO In The USA, funny. Watch.

Saw 3

Another Halloween weekend, another Saw film. The first Saw, highly original but with bad acting from the two leads ruining some of the atmosphere but saved from the amazing ending. The sequel is a house of horrors with the serial killer Jigsaw coming to the fore and instead of losing atmosphere, it heightens it. Donnie Wahlberg is great as the detective who interrogates Jigsaw (Tobin Bell). Personally, it was an overall better film than the original. Now the 3rd film is here, has it finally run out of steam?

Nope, even though it relies a bit too much on flashbacks, it is my favourite film in the series. Hopefully, this will be the end and they can call this a trilogy as it links back to all the previous entries and ties alot of things up. Jigsaw is in ill health, he can't even leave his bed but he is still able to get his games being played. A man who lost his son in a hit and run accident is forced to go through trials to test him and hopefully make him a better man. There are many other plot strands which I don't want to reveal as it may ruin enjoyment of the film. You NEED to have seen the previous films before you see this, this film is for the fans.

It is a much more character based film, more in vein to the original. I have thought about this next point for a while and I am confident in saying that this is the best horror trilogy yet. Each film has been a different beast and there have not been a significant dip in quality in any of them. There is a moment, about 20 minutes in, where I thought the film had lost its way but thankfully it was only a moment. Go see it, especially if you are fan of these films. 8/10

Welcome again

For some reason, beyond my powers, my previous site Media Mentalists has stopped responding to me; possibly due to Meat Loaf overload, it happens. So, to rectify the problem.....ta-dah, the new site which looks.....strangely similar to my previous site. I will be posting quite alot soon so keep checking us out. Apologies for people who frequent Media Mentalists, to make up for it, here's Shawnee Smith from Saw 3. Peace.