Watch Jon Hamm, Jon Wurster in Aimee Mann's “Labrador” Video
Aimee Mann has released a new video for her song “Labrador,” starring Mad Men’s Jon Hamm and Superchunk’s Jon Wurster. The release comes in conjunction with Mann’s newest LP, Charmer, which was also released today via Superego Records.... read more
Prometheus
During interviews leading up to the release of Prometheus, director Ridley Scott and screenwriters Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof did their best to downplay any branding of their new film as a “prequel” to Scott’s 1979 sci-fi/horror classic, Alien. Their explanation as to why it wasn’t certainly came across reasonably enough―talking points included a desire for the film to stand on its own merits as well as serve as a springboard for a potential new franchise separate from the increasingly silly Alien films. read more
10 Great Performances by Comedians in Dramatic Roles
Over the years we've been pleasantly surprised to see several of our favorite comedians branch out into the depths of drama, exposing us to sides of actors and actresses we have never seen before. read more
16 Awesome Things About Jack White
In honor of his 36th birthday today, we want to celebrate Jack White's awesomeness. read more
Seven Wonders of the Minecraft World
Indie darling Minecraft has already sold one million copies, allowing players to create masterpieces block by block. Today we celebrate our favorite user-created spectacles in the 8-bit mining world. read more
James Cameron Addresses Controversial Titanic Ending
After fifteen years of argument and debate, the silence has finally broken. Titanic director James Cameron has chosen to address one of the film’s most talked-about scenes in which Jack sacrifices his life by staying in the water while Rose waits for help on top of a floating door.... read more
The 10 Greatest Anti-Heroes: #10 Benjamin Linus
TV Show: Lost Actor: Michael Emerson With every deliberate squint of his barbed-wire blue eyes, former Leader of the Others Benjamin Linus used to command complete control of his tropical kingdom, dropping hints like crumbs while the survivors fumbled helplessly through the foliage looking for answers. Then his daughter was killed, and the Machiavellian Ben died along with her. Easily convinced to murder his mysterious leader, Jacob, Ben now exists in a no-mans land between the forces he formerly perceived as good and evil and is just as confused and terrified as the rest of the ragged, mud-soaked characters. But... read more
The 10 Greatest Anti-Heroes: #7 Tyler Durden
Movie: Fight Club Actor: Brad Pitt Tyler Durden is the badass that we all wish we could be, deep down. The badass who, when hit, mouths off so that he can be hit again. And again. The badass who simultaneously defies and creates rules while never, ever letting anyone walk all over him. He’s the kind of guy who can name something “Project Mayhem” and not get laughed at. Durden, in his own words, is “smart, capable and, most importantly…free, in all the ways you are not,” and yet, when he tells you that, it’s not insulting; you respect him... read more
Song Premiere: Ken Stringfellow - "Doesn't It Remind You of Something"
Included on his new album, Danzig in the Moonlight, will be "Doesn't It Remind You of Something," which features the vocals from The Head and the Heart's Charity Rose Thielen. read more
Matt Berninger of The National explains Boxer lyrics
When music critics talk about Matt Berninger, lead singer of chamber-rock band The National, it’s usually in the context of discussing his baritone singing voice. (He jokes that it’s been compared to every brand of whiskey in existence.) But, while his voice does take you off guard, I’ve always been more fascinated with the lyrics he writes. Berninger adds just enough concrete detail to keep the songs grounded in reality but leaves the edges jagged and impressionistic so your mind is free to wander where it will. When I sat down with the band in September of 2007, I asked... read more
