Author: Hip Online
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The Warriors: The Ultimate Director’s Cut
Cast: Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh Studio: Paramount Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: Urban lawlessness of New York City street gangs is the theme of Walter Hill’s violent and influential drama. When a powerful gang leader is shot during a meeting between all of the city’s gangs, the blame is pinned on a Brooklyn…
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Brie Larson – Finally Out of P.E.
Artist: Brie Larson Title: Finally Out of P.E. Label: Casablanca Rating: 6/10 FILE UNDER: Not Another Actress Turned Singer. CORPORATE LINE: Brie Larson’s infectious debut “Finally Out of PE” is based on her personal experiences and her prolific lyrics are written well beyond her 15 years. Whether it’s the break up power ballad, as documented…
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Doom
Cast: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike, Ben Daniels, Razaaq Adoti Studio: Sony Rating: 1/10 THE GOOD: It was less than 2 hours, and Karl Urban is very attractive. THE BAD: This movie was so bad I don’t even know where to begin. Nevertheless, let’s start with the plot. But seriously, what plot?…
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Paul Wall – Interview
Champions are usually crowned based on the number of times they emerge victorious in competition. Being the people’s champ, however, requires something entirely different, but equally tough – possessing the kind of personality that wins the hearts and minds of the public. With the release of his highly anticipated major label debut LP, The People’s…
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Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Game: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Platform: PS2 Studio: Konami Rating: 7/10 GAME DESCRIPTION: Coinciding with DreamWorks’ blockbuster film, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, this game lets gamers experience all the wit, fun, and humor the Wallace & Gromit series first-hand. Free-roaming gameplay style allows players to freely explore…
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Batman Begins
Cast: Christian Bale, Katie Holmes, Michael Caine Studio: Warner Bros. Rating: 8/10 CORPORATE LINE: Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight’s emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents’ murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means…
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Land of the Dead DVD
Cast: Simon Baker, Asia Argento, Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo, Robert Joy Studio: Universal Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead is the acclaimed director’s long-awaited return to the genre he invented, beginning with the seminal Night of the Living Dead and continuing with Dawn of the Dead and Day of the…
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Stevie Wonder – A Time To Love
Artist: Stevie Wonder Title: A Time To Love Label: Motown Rating: 7/10 FILE UNDER: Finally, a new Stevie Wonder album. CORPORATE LINE: Stevie Wonder’s highly anticipated new album, A Time To Love, arrives as a wake-up call to the restorative powers of love, and, according to Stevie, the timing couldn’t be better. “My thing has…
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Heroes: Pacific
Game: Heroes: Pacific Platform: Playstation 2 Studio: Ubisoft Rating: 6.5/10 GAME DESCRIPTION: Experience the most famous air combat of WWII’s Pacific theater. Heroes of the Pacific begins December 7, 1941, with the attack on Pearl Harbor and allows players to live the most memorable battles of the Pacific campaign, including locations such as Wake Island,…
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EA Sports FIFA Soccer 06
Game: EA Sports FIFA Soccer 06 Platform: Playstation 2 Studio: EA Sports Rating: 9/10 GAME DESCRIPTION: EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 06 brings the TOTAL FOOTBALL experience to your fingertips. It delivers a combination of attacking gameplay, complete customization, pure authenticity and the deepest manger mode ever. Intuitive gameplay enables you to command every move of…