La Haine (Hate)

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Finally this movie is getting the proper release it deserves. One of my favorite foreign flicks of all time is being released on DVD here in the states, and on the Criterion label no less. I was forced to import this flick on VCD with barely readable subtitles, but this new release contains an all new transfer, commentary, documentary about the film, etc. Can’t wait for this one! Get it April 17th.

March, 2007 | Posted by: Frank Persona
Tags: Arts, Entertainment, Movies

American Hardcore

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Man, this movie kicked so much ass! I knew nothing about the hardcore punk scene in the early 80’s and this documentary covers the genre pretty thoroughly. Amazing how short this period of music lasted, maybe 5 or 6 years? Great interviews from Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains and more.

March, 2007 | Posted by: Frank Persona
Tags: Arts, Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Movies, Music

Lumines II

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Lumines 2! I’m hooked! More fun than Tetris, and I suck at it! I love it!

March, 2007 | Posted by: Frank Persona
Tags: Computers, Design, Electronics, Entertainment, Technology, Video Games

Jordan III

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Nice! The Jordan III’s haven’t been retroed in a minute. They drop March 24th in a Fire Red colorway. Be prepared for line-ups at your local Nike Town. I plan on being on one!

March, 2007 | Posted by: Frank Persona
Tags: Design, Fashion, Lifestyle, Shoes, Sports

Battle Royale found using steroids

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Yikes. Battle Royale, one of my fav Japanese flicks of all time, looks like it will be coming state-side. But unfortunately not by the same director, actors, title, or plot. No, The Condemned takes Battle Royale’s premise, throws in a bunch of wrestlers (its a WWE film), and just adds some “big swinging dicks” Hollywood direction to give you a 90 minute game show of death. Yilck!!! It opens in April, will I be there opening night? Bet the house on it.

March, 2007 | Posted by: Frank Persona
Tags: Entertainment, Movies, Sports, TV

Super Paper Mario!

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Woah…looks like buying a Wii might be worth it just to play this game (for those of you who don’t have it). Super Paper Mario takes traditional 2D SMB gameplay and flips it around into 3D at will. Originally slated for the Gamecube, let’s hope they’ve improved on it even further for the Wii!

March, 2007 | Posted by: Frank Persona
Tags: Design, Electronics, Entertainment, Video Games