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They SLAYED on Conan last night

I remember the first time I saw Return to Oz as a kid. The very first scene involves little dear Dorthy getting prepped for electro-fucking-shock therapy. That movie scared the living bejeesus out of me as an impressionable tyke. (and it wasnt nearly as bad as some of the stuff my friends were seeing...Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Psycho..) But you know what? It was fantasy. I discovered that line real fast. And its not nearly as bat-shit terrifying as the REAL world that we all wake up to every morning. Parents can decide for themselves if its a film they want junior to see. Bu

I love it. Im tired of art and stories being compromised and watered down to appeal to kids...I think the recent success of Wall-E and others have proven that you dont need to compromise in order to be successful. Children are smarter and more perceptive than most give them credit for. And sometimes you need to be scared...thats part of what growing up is about. And then you realize that there are lights at the end of the tunnel. Jonze and Sendak clearly came to a consensus on a vision for the film, and Im thrilled that despite their best efforts the studio did not wind up neutering the final

So basically, you're just admitting you've lost whatever edge you once had and are too lazy to invest the willpower and time to appreciate a sonically dense and complicated piece of music. I mean, thats fine, at least you're honest. But even you yourself admit that 15 years ago you would have thought it was brilliant....so whos correct, the former you, or the current washed up incarnation? There are plenty of us who still approach music with open ears and minds, and the record we are hearing is the one the younger version of yourself would have enjoyed. And I still dont quite understand thi

Do you like early Lips? A lot of these songs feel like they would right at home on Zaireeka (which is awesome in my book). Its not an album about pop song melodies (although there ARE plenty of those)...its psychedelic/free jazz (all sorts of Miles Davis influences on this thing)/kraut, etc all rolled into one. But to each their own, I guess. I find it very hard to believe that on an album this diverse and sprawling, you cant find a single element you like. When compared to bands in their age class (like Wilco), it just feels so much more alive and vibrant. Those people talking about "atonal

I dont know if there are any other fans of his show here, but considering his age, poor health, and rareness of live performances, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity in my book: http://www.steppenwolf.org/boxoffice/produ...dex.aspx?id=493 The dude is brilliant. This American Life wouldnt even be a twinkle in Ira Glass' eye without Frank's show and influence. So excited

Yea, I've seen them 7 or 8 times. It seems like they've always got a show going on in Chicago. Actually, they've gotten some real nice acclaim as of late with the past couple releases. Scott Lucas was named a "Chicagoan of the Year" by the Trib in '08, which I doubt even he expected.

I was a bit dissapointed. For a show that prided itself on realism, the Season 5 stood out to me as more a Law and Order script as opposed to what they were doing before. Dont get me wrong, it was still great TV, but it was the one season I dont think was hit out of the park. Which was especially surprising to me, considering David Simon was a newspaper man more than anything else.

They were way ahead of the curve on social networking, and ironically are now dead last. Almost poetic.

Exactly. Facebook's trump card around '04/'05 was only students with a .edu address could use it; Myspace was something for teenyboppers. It was a big deal when your university got invited to join the network, and in turn you could only view profiles of people at your school. You didnt have to worry about being friended by your aunt/boss/neighborhood creep/Rush Limbaugh. The layout was way cleaner back in the day too; you didnt have all these inane games and advertisements cluttering up space (with the exception of "poking", which was nothing more than online flirting). Facebooks soul existenc

I regrettably never did attend a game either. But Jordan is ingrained into my childhood memory more than any other sports star... Arguing on the playground who would get to be Michael and who would get to be Scottie. Every kid wanting to "be like Mike". The triangle offense. Staying up way past my bedtime to watch those nail biter west coast games against the Jazz. The NBA on NBC, with Marv Albert building up the storylines before every game. That classic John Tesh theme song. Hating the Knicks and the Jazz something fierce. Zen. The celebration partys after every championsh

Was, and always will be, the G.O.A.T. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owY34aRiBNU

I own headphones. I listen to whatever the hell I want at work.

I disagree 100%. Obama took the high road, and I cant imagine the amount of self control that took. Thats cool under pressure if I've ever seen it. BTW, I read today that Wilsons Democratic opponent has received over $200,000 in grassroots donations since last nights outburst. Furthermore, his website has been taken offline, his phone lines are ringing busy, and he's been called out by his own party. I imagine he's had better mornings then this one.

. Arnofsky's first film. Obviously "artsy", but the low budget and frenetic soundtrack and way out-there plot somehow all come together to make it work. And yes, it will give you a headache. This is probably a cliche choice, but is still fantastic. Paranoid brilliance.

by Andrei Tarkovsky has a creepy element to it. The way its shot and the settings impart a very post-apocalyptic feel. Although theres a complete lack of any sort of "action" in the traditional sense, theres always this incredible tension lurking beneath the surface. You can almost feel the force of it. A true masterpiece, my all time favorite film. Its a spiritual experience for me when I view it...one of the few films I've cried while watching. Just be forewarned, it is talky and long (and philosophical)...not for those with ADD. But if you enter it under the correct mindset and provide it w

That legal disclaimer on the trailer is amazing.

13 Tzameti Pretty disturbing. Although if you think you might want to watch it and haven't yet, I would advise not even watching the trailer or reading about the plot. It gives away too much.

I laughed more at this film than just about any mainstream comedy. But I think thats the brilliance of it; you find yourself becoming complacent with all the violence. And it really does speak to how we've been desensitized to all these things..that we can continue watching this brutal stuff, mainly because Remy and the filmakers are such likable guys. Cinema! Cinema!

Definitely creepy; maybe disturbing is a better word: This is a great essay on the film Its actually a very funny if you're into dark humor/satire. Just be forewarned there are some incredibly graphic scenes...a couple were even hard for me to watch, and Ive seen a lot.

Anything by Lynch goes without saying. Of course Eraserhead which has been already mentioned, and Mullhollad Drive is up there as well. This scene still gives me the creeps

one of the best shows Ive seen was Cave last year at the Riv. Dude throws more into his shows than guys half his age...doing mid-air karate kicks and strutting around stage like some kind of possessed, depraved preacher. Let love In is a great album. still gives me chills. And yea, do NOT pass up the album.

Around here, theres probably 10 or 15 I circulate among, with a handful being really exceptional. Anyway, in response to the OP's question...its impossible to answer. Vinyl is simply the format, most people cant tell the difference in sound anyway. Your receiver and speakers are far more important than the turntable or the grade of vinyl. Whats essential is what you like.

Certainly some of the most bizarre videos, without a doubt. Chris Cunningham is disturbed.