The Media Mentalist

BOO!!! It's Been Quite Some Time, If I Don't Say So Myself

2007-01-31T08:57:00.000-08:00

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!!

24: Prequel To Season 6

2007-01-04T08:49:00.000-08:00

24 Season 6 Promo

2007-01-04T08:39:00.000-08:00

This looks like it will rock big time. Cannot wait, but I am going to have to. Dammit.

24 Season 6 Promo
Uploaded by TyboKivala

Torchwood Episode 8

2007-01-04T08:38:00.000-08:00

Good funny episode

Episode 8
Uploaded by BeezleStuff

Live Free Or Die Hard Teaser Trailer

2007-01-04T08:07:00.000-08:00

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.

DIE HARD 4
Uploaded by KingMookiestar

Amy Winehouse - Rehab

2007-01-04T08:06:00.000-08:00

After her hilarious performance on Jools Holland's Hootananny at New Years, she really does need to check herself into Rehab.

amywinehouse
Uploaded by andrewpickens

9/11 West Wing

2007-01-03T16:12:00.001-08:00

Special 9/11 Episode West Wing
Uploaded by NEW_FRONTIER

Studio 60 Ep2 - The Cold Open

2007-01-03T15:56:00.000-08:00

1x02 The Cold Open - Studio 60 (S60OTSS)
Uploaded by Cehcw

No Doubt - Just A Girl

2007-01-03T14:47:00.001-08:00

NO DOUBT - Just A Girl
Uploaded by YoungFool

The Queen's Visit

2007-01-03T14:36:00.000-08:00

On SNL

Hugh Laurie's Derek Acorah

2007-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:00

Hugh Laurie's Monologue on SNL

2007-01-03T14:28:00.000-08:00

Simpsons - Treehouse Of Horror XVII

2007-01-03T12:11:00.001-08:00

rtgfvgb
Uploaded by 22cents

TMNT

2007-01-03T11:51:00.000-08:00

Cowabunga!!

TMNT2
Uploaded by hairygee

South Park - The Return Of Chef

2007-01-03T11:41:00.000-08:00

The Return Of Chef
Uploaded by kodeawp

South Park - Hell On Earth

2007-01-03T11:38:00.000-08:00

Sp.1011
Uploaded by d00m1001

Punk'd - Ben McKenzie

2007-01-03T11:21:00.000-08:00

Ryan from O.C. is done. Don't hit the kid!!!!

Punk'd-ben
Uploaded by hello-kitty-69

Punk'd - Adam Brody

2007-01-03T11:20:00.000-08:00

Punk'd.Ashton Kutcher
Uploaded by hello-kitty-69

Peep Show S3 Ep5

2007-01-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

Peep Show - 305
Uploaded by dj_m_barnett

Mythbusters - Exploding Car

2007-01-03T09:09:00.000-08:00

Mythbusters 1x15
Uploaded by BBGIrl_DK

Coolio, baby

2007-01-03T09:08:00.000-08:00

Here you go, from Dangerous Minds. (Does anyone remember this damn film, apart from this song?)

Coolio - Gangsters Paradise
Uploaded by djoik

The Lyrics To The Upcoming Video

2007-01-03T09:03:00.000-08:00

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.

Chk Chk Chk - Hello? Is This Thing On?

2007-01-03T08:44:00.002-08:00

New lp Myth Tales is out in 2007, here is a classic from !!! (chk chk chk)

!!! - Hello ? Is This Thing On ?
Uploaded by Pkpo

Whose Line Is It Anyway? UK

2007-01-03T08:21:00.000-08:00

Funny.

Whose line is it anyway? (UK) s08e02
Uploaded by bjrn

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip

2007-01-03T07:59:00.000-08:00

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!!

1x01 Pilot - Studio 60 (S60OTSS)
Uploaded by Cehcw

American Dad - Lincoln Lover

2007-01-03T07:04:00.000-08:00

Good episode of American Dad here, where Stan befriends gay republicans.

AD 204 LNOTV
Uploaded by Lastnightontv

Chemical Brothers - Galvanize

2007-01-03T07:01:00.002-08:00

From their last lp Push The Button.

The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize
Uploaded by hakim93200

Dane Cook - Vicious Circle

2007-01-03T07:01:00.001-08:00

This is a long one, but it is worth it. Enjoy!!

Dane Cook - Vicous Circle
Uploaded by yuichi1989

Take On Me

2007-01-03T06:57:00.000-08:00

Classic, needs to be seen again.

Aha - Take on me
Uploaded by abessolo

Dane Cook Spoofing Tom Cruise

2007-01-03T06:54:00.000-08:00

Quite good.

ScienTOMogy: Dane Cook spoofs Tom Cruise
Uploaded by scientomogy

Entourage

2006-12-21T04:41:00.000-08:00

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

2006-12-21T04:31:00.000-08:00

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

2006-12-21T04:23:00.000-08:00

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

2006-12-21T04:09:00.000-08:00

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

2006-12-01T16:02:00.000-08:00

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

Culture Beat

2006-12-01T15:39:00.000-08:00

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

Funny Video - Just An Illusion

2006-12-01T15:37:00.000-08:00

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

Gwen Stefani - Wind It Up

2006-12-01T15:17:00.000-08:00

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

2006-12-01T14:38:00.000-08:00

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

Matt & Kim

2006-12-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-25T06:49:00.000-08:00

The Blow - Parenthesis

2006-11-25T06:48:00.001-08:00

Spektrum - Don't Be Shy

2006-11-25T06:42:00.001-08:00

The Thermals - Pillar Of Salt

2006-11-25T06:40:00.000-08:00

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

The Sounds - Painted By Numbers

2006-11-25T06:35:00.000-08:00

CINaddiction Update

2006-11-25T06:29:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-25T06:23:00.000-08:00

Funny Video

Petrified

2006-11-25T06:18:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-25T06:13:00.000-08:00

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!!!!

2006-11-25T06:10:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2006-11-25T05:58:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-21T07:20:00.000-08:00

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....

2006-11-21T07:16:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-14T00:45:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-10T14:51:00.000-08:00

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?!

2006-11-10T14:49:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-03T05:45:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

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

Borat

2006-11-03T05:04:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-03T04:52:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-03T04:37:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-03T04:20:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-03T04:12:00.000-08:00

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

Thom Yorke - Harrowdown Hill

2006-11-03T04:04:00.000-08:00

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

Nouvelle Vague - Love Will Tear Us Apart (Live)

2006-11-02T10:43:00.000-08:00

Cool little chilled video from Glastonbury.

Metric - Dead Disco

2006-11-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

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

Dead Disco

2006-11-02T10:36:00.000-08:00

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

SHITDISCO - Reactor Party

2006-11-02T10:33:00.000-08:00

New video to their latest single - Reactor Party

Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous

2006-11-02T10:23:00.000-08:00

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.....

2006-11-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

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

Linkin Park - Crawling

2006-11-02T10:12:00.000-08:00

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

Snowden - Anti Anti

2006-11-02T09:48:00.000-08:00

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

2006-11-02T09:46:00.000-08:00

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

New Quantic Material

2006-11-02T09:42:00.001-08:00

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)

2006-10-30T11:00:00.000-08:00

The Young Knives - The Decision

2006-10-30T10:58:00.000-08:00

New video from the new single out today

The Mentalist Halloween Film List

2006-10-30T10:41:00.000-08:00

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

2006-10-30T09:57:00.000-08:00

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

2006-10-30T09:43:00.000-08:00

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

2006-10-30T09:42:00.000-08:00

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

Beck - Elevator Music

2006-10-30T09:40:00.001-08:00

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

Beck - O Menina

2006-10-30T09:38:00.000-08:00

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

Beck - Inisde Out

2006-10-30T09:37:00.001-08:00

Beck - This Girl That I Know

2006-10-30T09:36:00.001-08:00

Sparks - Perfume

2006-10-30T09:26:00.000-08:00

Lady Sovereign

2006-10-30T09:22:00.000-08:00

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

2006-10-30T09:19:00.000-08:00

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

Miho Haturi - Barracuda

2006-10-30T09:14:00.000-08:00

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

Irving - Situation

2006-10-30T09:05:00.000-08:00

Good song, better video. Watch!!

The Streets - Prangin' Out

2006-10-30T08:54:00.001-08:00

From the last lp.

The Long Blondes - Separated By Motorways

2006-10-30T08:51:00.001-08:00

The Long Blondes - Once And Never Again

2006-10-30T08:47:00.000-08:00

Gwen Stefani - Wind It Up

2006-10-30T08:39:00.000-08:00

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

2006-10-30T08:38:00.001-08:00

Velocity Girl - Crazy Town

2006-10-30T08:29:00.002-08:00

The Who - Black Widow's Eyes

2006-10-30T08:29:00.001-08:00

Performed on Parkinson in UK, here's their song

Spank Rock - Rick Rubin

2006-10-30T08:22:00.000-08:00

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

2006-10-30T08:20:00.001-08:00

Breezer - I'm Just Misplaced

2006-10-30T08:16:00.000-08:00

Tunng Interview

2006-10-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

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