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What’s on and poppin’ in the music and movie industries

Night at the Movies with Eric: Man of Steel

June 17, 2013 |

After a 125 million dollar opening weekend Superman in my opinion did not disappoint.  Looking back at other Superman franchises this franchise got it right.

Superman is now in league with X-Men, Spiderman, Hulk, Avengers and Iron Man; as it … Read More

Alicia Keys: Tears Always Win [video]

June 14, 2013 |

100% classy!

Alicia Keys: [album] Girl on Fire | [single] Tears Always Win

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Night at the Movies with Eric: After Earth

June 3, 2013 | Comments

On my birthday weekend my kids decided to take me to see the new movie “After Earth” starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith.

This was actually a movie that I wanted to see so that I can witness … Read More

The Most Eye-Catching Dresses Worn to the Oscars

May 31, 2013 | Comments

The 2013 Academy Awards were a spectacle to behold. With the greatest actors from around the world gathering in one location, it was a cinephile’s dream. But beyond the screen, the apparel worn by the actresses would make any fashionista … Read More

Kris Kross – Jump

May 1, 2013 | Comments

In memory of the gone too soon Chris Kelly, Mac Daddy from Kris Kross

ATLANTA – Chris Kelly of the rap group “Kris Kross” has died, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Kelly, 34, was known as “Mac … Read More

Spoiler-free Iron Man 3 Review

April 30, 2013 |

Spoiler-free Iron Man 3 Review (via THE Tech Scoop)

Iron Man 3 is great fun. Review over. Seriously though it’s a great, funny action film which helps further the Marvel Universe and add an extra layer to the … Read More

“The Cable Guy” Unplugged

April 27, 2013 |

With the exception of a few successful films that follow this format — Pulp Fiction, American Psycho, Fargo — audiences are usually not accustomed to films that can potentially alienate, confuse, and frustrate their movie going experience. And here lies … Read More

Music and Videos are the new outlet for learning

April 25, 2013 | Comments

For years parents and their children have argued about music. There is always contention about the lyrics or the nuances. This will most likely continue through the years. There is really no way that parents and their children are going … Read More

Don’t Miss These Safe Films

April 24, 2013 |

In the 110 years since “The Great Train Robbery” was made, filmmakers have fed moviegoers a healthy diet of intrigue, action, and thievery. It seems everyone loves a good fantasy, and what better fantasy is there than to steal other … Read More

Best Ways to Discover New Music Artists

April 24, 2013 |

The music world is truly huge. With dozens of genres, anyone will be able to find music they can love. However, with so many choices, an individual can quickly feel overwhelmed, not knowing where to start on his quest for … Read More

5 Things Every New DJ Needs to Learn Before Performing

April 17, 2013 | Comments

So, I have a small confession. I watch Jersey Shore. Yes, the trashy reality TV show about a bunch of 20-somethings who live to drink and go to clubs. I admit it – I’m a fan. But my favorite … Read More

The 8 Most Popular Bands From Austin

April 17, 2013 | Comments

Austin is a music mecca with dozens of singers, bands, musicians and entertainers coming out of Texas’ most exciting city. However, there’s still a best of the best. Here are the top 8 most popular bands that came from … Read More

A Review of “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962)

April 14, 2013 |

To Kill a Mockingbird is an American film that was released in 1962. It was distributed by Universal Pictures and directed by Robert Mulligan. The film is considered one of the greatest American films of all time. It earned a … Read More

Hollywood’s Leading Men in Summer’s Must-See’s

April 13, 2013 |

Summer blockbuster season is almost here and Hollywood’s most prominent actors are all accounted for. The season promises countless anticipated movies. “The Great Gatsby,” “World War Z” and “White House Down” are three of the seasons’ must-sees. Expect stars Leonardo DiCaprio, … Read More

What Makes “12 Angry Men” So Good?

April 11, 2013 | Comments

The 1957 drama “12 Angry Men” is considered to be one of the best motion pictures of all time. It is set almost entirely in a jury room, with the twelve jurors being the only characters. Despite the closed setting, … Read More

Accidental Racist: The Controversy

April 9, 2013 | Comments

A brouhaha has erupted over the release of a song by Country Music artist Brad Paisley. The song is entitled “Accidental Racist“. The song has created a stir not just in the Country Music world, but in the nation as … Read More

Hands On: Audiobus and friends

April 5, 2013 |

Seems like everyday, I see another iOS app adding support for Audiobus so I had to see what the hype was about.

I recently spent some time experimenting with this very cool software and I’ve created the video below to … Read More

The Wolverine

March 27, 2013 | Comments

In theaters July 26, 2013

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IK Multimedia humming with announcements

March 26, 2013 |

IK Multimedia Amplitube Adds Audiobus support

Audiobus is cool tech that allows audio recording, editing and finish software on iDevices to talk to one another.  IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube just recently added support. “AmpliTube, the leading guitar/bass multi-FX and recording app … Read More

Kickstarting The Batman Documentary

March 22, 2013 |

Not all projects in Kickstarter are successfully funded but it’s nice to see some of the cool ones get the money they need to fund their work. According to the Kickstarter website, less than half of the projects actually get … Read More

Thrift Shop – Classical Style

March 19, 2013 |

I played a little violin back in the day (I stress a little), but nothing like my man Peter Lee Johnson.

If you don’t know – you need to know, Peter Lee Johnson has been blowing up YouTube with his … Read More

My New Favorite Band: The Tennessee Kids

March 18, 2013 |

This is definitely going to be one of THE biggest musical tours of the year.

We know the frontmen, JT and Jay-Z, but I’m really digging the band, The Tennessee Kids.

In case you missed the performance from last weekend … Read More

Top 5 Wedding Band Calamities

March 16, 2013 |

No two wedding bands are the same. Some rock, some roll, and some can’t even carry a tune. Wedding band disasters happen more often than not and they come in all different forms. The following list is meant to … Read More

5 Movies Made Into Neon Signs

March 16, 2013 |

The beautiful animations highlighted by Alex Wain of SoGoodSoBad.com may have opened the door to a new form of modern design ? this new movement would focus on neon signs like those seen on Las Vegas Boulevard and the … Read More

Why Learn the Keyboard

March 16, 2013 |

Music has always been an intricate expression and natural part of human society, as well as individual lives. For everyone there is that one song we hear that brings back potent memories, sights and smells, a particular person or moment. … Read More

Tyler Perry’s: Temptation

March 13, 2013 |

When seduction becomes an obsession, the last person you can trust is yourself!

That’s the tagline for this new feature film from Tyler Perry, Temptation, an explosive romance about forbidden desires.

This film tells the provocative story of … Read More

Bob Marley’s Greatest Hits NOT From His Legend Album

March 12, 2013 |

Bob Marley, a music icon.  Hard to write anything about him that hasn’t already been written.  Can’t beat listening to some of his tracks on the way to … Read More

A Buyers Guide to DJ Mixers

March 11, 2013 |

Choosing the correct DJ mixer for your DJ needs can be confusing. There is a variety of styles and ranges to choose from. DJ mixers are designed for different styles of DJing, so use this buyers guide to DJ mixing … Read More

5 Popular Car Related Movies of the Modern Era

March 8, 2013 |

All car enthusiasts would love to watch car movies, or movies that revolve around cars to some extent. It is typical that people would favour movies that relate to their general interests, and cars are no different. There has been … Read More

Iron Man 3 – OFFICIAL Trailer

March 5, 2013 |

In theaters May 3, 2013

Via | Yahoo

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A Primer on Audio Mixing

March 4, 2013 | Comments

The music world is full of wannabe musicians, producers, and managers. It is no secret that it borders on the cusp of being the most dreamed-about profession. However, in the industry, there is one unsung hero that all the others … Read More

The Current State and Future of the Film Industry

March 4, 2013 |

The current state of the movie industry may be a bleak one depending on where the point of view is being taken from and what country is being looked at. As of now, there dozens upon dozens of remakes of … Read More

Evolution of the Bad Guy

March 4, 2013 |

A popular movie often provides a decent snapshot of the society responsible for producing it, and the shifting values of the people in that society. Comparing those snapshots over time can prove a fruitful tool in tracking changes in that … Read More

Minority Characters as ‘Others’ and Their ‘Otherness’

March 1, 2013 |

In 1915 legendary filmmaker D.W. Griffith made an astonishing movie called The Birth of a Nation (BOAN), a true epic- arguably the first American (or worldwide) epic film. It featured revolutionary camerawork, a budget that was considered incredibly … Read More

IK Multimedia: help discover the DJ in you

February 28, 2013 |

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to jump in the DJ game, now might be the time to dabble for a nominal investment.

You may not have the “skillz” to DJ like a professional but IKMultimedia’s current sale might … Read More

Best Movies Leading Up to Summer 2013

February 26, 2013 | Comments

With the new year in full swing, here’s a month-by-month look at some of the best movies that will lead up to what will truly be an epic summer for movies.

January: Zero Dark Thirty

This military movie was nominated … Read More

The Top 5 Action Movies of All Times

February 26, 2013 |

Action movies have always been box office top grossers. Action flicks give adrenalin rush. This is the reason people still like to watch cinema that whip up the sensory storm on the big screen with surround sound. Though Bollywood too … Read More

Jennifer Lawrence – Post Oscars Interview

February 25, 2013 | Comments

22 year old Jennifer Lawrence talks about the fall, the shot, and peaking too soon after winning her Oscar for Best Actress

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Top 25 New Music Releases

February 19, 2013 |

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