Saturday 25 December 2010

The Tourist - Reviewed


Ever find yourself sitting on a train? Minding your own business, when a stranger of the opposite sex chooses to sit right opposite you? Not really right? That kind of thing doesn’t really happen. Well, it did for Frank Tupelo (Johnny Depp) when he met Elise Clifton Ward (Angelina Jolie). The Tourist director, and writer Florian Henkel Von Donnersmarck, tells the story of an American tourist visiting Italy, who’s out to repair Elise’s broken heart.

Two of the most iconic stars of Hollywood, Johnny Depp, and Angelina Jolie come together to bring you the new Mr & Mrs Smith. 103 minutes of action/thriller/drama, you won’t mind sitting through, The Tourist.

Frank Tupelo didn’t know what hit him, when he got involved with undercover agent Elise, fate brings them together again, when Elise invites her American boy on a boat ride to a fancy hotel. As time goes by the story unfolds, and secrets are slowly revealed. Elise is the one who gets to say “Oh my God”. Why is she so surprised? Don’t let me be the one to tell you, go to the cinemas to find out for yourself you won't regret it!

Monday 13 December 2010

Kanye West Introduces ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Reviewed


Roc-a-fella rapper Kanye West has made a stable comeback with ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.’ Dropped November 22nd of this year. The album made a lasting impression, when it reached Time Magazine’s best album of the year list.

What’s so great about this album? Well, ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, introduces an electro / slightly techno, and computerized vocals making it seem like you entered the twilight zone of the cyber world.

But that’s not all, the album delivers controversial, and complex subjects that would make anyone quiver. Kanye expressing his inner most fantasies, in the intro track My Dark fantasy.

The album, features a great collection of collaborations including Kid Cuddi, Reakwon in Gorgeous, while John Legend, and Pursia T are playing the blame game with ‘Touch The Sky’ rapper.

Mr West, brings you an outstanding selection of hip-hop beats that would not only get you to the dance floor, but as a hip-hop/rap lover, don’t be surprised if you feel a sense of pride for having ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ in your music collection.

Thursday 2 December 2010

MTV Reveals Brand New: Acts For 2011

2011 is fast approaching, MTV and smart-phone company Blackberry, wastes no time, but shine the spotlight on potential upcoming artists. The artists who are due to appear on MTV’s show Brand New, the successful show that’s been running for three years is getting ready to do it all over again.

Wondering who’s getting ready for a 2011 debut? Well, don’t worry, because I’m about to tell you. So, here it is:

• Indie Band – The Vacancies
• Hip-hop/Electro/Pop Act – Far East Movement
• Female Artist – Jessie J
• Grime Performer- Watch 32

And many, many more, MTV, is giving you the chance to have your say, and vote for your favorite artist. So, standby your TV sets because it looks like 2011 is going to be an eventful year.