Summer Movie List

I honestly can't remember a summer with so many potentially great movies. Here's a list of all the films I can think of off hand that interest me. Some of these I know little about, but they look intriguing. I tried to put these in release order. I'm sure I missed a good one here and there, so I would definitely be open to suggestions.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine


The Limits of Control


Terminator: Salvation


Star Trek


The Brothers Bloom


Drag Me to Hell


Land of the Lost


Away We Go


Moon


Year One


Public Enemies


500 Days of Summer


G-Force


Funny People


Paper Heart


The Boat That Rocked

Life After People

The History Channel is airing an interesting series that will explore what would happen to our world if all human life disappeared. Looks like it will have a lot of expert opinions and creepy special effects. Here is the first few minutes of the pilot to give you a taste.

Brian Orakpo - Take 2

This dude is a beast!!!

NFL Draft

No I don't do a lot of sports on this blog and you wouldn't think that I even follow sports judging by the nerdy content on this site, but I've been a huge Redskins fan my whole life and following my team doesn't end when the season does. The Redskins have just used the 13th pick in the draft on probably the best DE available in Brian Orakpo. Its a great value pick and the fact that they didn't sell their soul for Mark Sanchez proves that they've come a long way. He's a speed rusher that never gives up on a play. With newly added Haynesworth demanding a lot of attention on that line, he could really do some damage right away. If you don't believe me just watch this:

Knowing

Part Shyamalan, part Spielberg, and my wife hated it. This is an ambitious post apocalyptic, science-fiction story that tackles issues of faith, the purpose and existence of man, and all that philosophical goodness. Reviews for this film are mixed at best, but then again director Proyas is no stranger to this. His film 'Dark City' was also ill received, but is now considered a cult masterpiece by most. I loved the chilling vibe this movie exuded from the beginning, it successfully maintains intimacy while still giving us truly thrilling action. Proyas is definitely self indulgent and many will be turned off by his affinity for taking such wild concepts dead serious and delivering them on an extremely grand scale. Personally I love it. So go ahead and do another 'I. Robot' blockbuster if thats what the studios need in order to back you on projects like this. I'm with ya.

Manchester Orchestra

I've been hearing things here and there about this band, but never really took the time to listen. They are really quite good. Nothing mind blowing, but just really great rock music with interesting (and occasionally aggressive) vocals. Their newest album 'Mean Everything To Nothing' is as solid as they come.

Mutyumu

This is Japanese operatic post-rock screamo...I think. Its got severely complex piano arrangements matched by heavy post-rock goodness and smooth as silk female vocals. Trust me the actual music is way better than my lame description. Their album 'Ilya' will definitely be in heavy rotation...EPIC!!

Grammatics

Been a while...sorry.
Here is a group I just found randomly. VERY creative outside-the-box indie rock with pretty vocals. Not usually a pretty (kinda emo) vocals guy, but here, backed by fantastic musicianship, it works. Check out their S/T.