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Margaret Cho: PsyCHO (2015)
2015 |
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
she isn't as funny as she use to be
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Is it me or has Margaret Cho lost her "funny"? It seems to me that over the course of the last few years that she has become less funny and more mainstream.

Before during with her stand up it was more edgy and hard hitting and funny. Most of her comedy from pre 2003 was amazing and insightful. But now it feels like she just gets on stage and drones on for however long she has been booked.

There were parts of this stand up that were funny, but for the most part it was like sitting in a class waiting for the bell to ring.

Through out her career she has undergone many changes, from coming out to weight loss. And before her comedy reflected the funnier aspects of her life, but now is kind of a sad dribble of what she once was. Don't get me wrong, I will continue to watch her stand up routine in hopes of her making me laugh like she once did. But for right now I don't find her all that funny any more.
  
Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah (1991)
Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah (1991)
1991 | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Eighteenth Godzilla movie (fifth Ghidorah movie, if anyone cares) goes back to campy basics following the relative underperformance of Godzilla Vs Biollante. Owes a lot to 60s and 70s Godzilla movies, but also to American SF movies of the 80s - Back to the Future and Terminator have clearly been an influence. Despite all this the film has an undeniably anti-American subtext (in the future, Japan will become the world's biggest superpower, causing jealous Americans to hatch evil plot to stop this) which is actually quite amusing (possibly less so if you're actually from the USA).

Interesting story, some of the special effects are a little variable but the monster battles are undeniably good fun. Given that Godzilla was a bad guy monster in all the films from this period, and Ghidorah is nearly always the bad guy monster, the question of how to resolve the plot without the bad guy monster winning is reasonably elegant. Some surprisingly edgy moments for a Godzilla movie, too - looks, albeit obliquely, at events connected to the Second World War in a way which previous films would never have dreamt of. Definitely from close to the top of the Godzilla stack.
  
Next to You - Single by Clara Rubensson
Next to You - Single by Clara Rubensson
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Album Rating
Clara Rubensson is an up-and-coming 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Sweden. Not too long ago, she released a charming debut single, entitled, “Next to You”.

“Can’t you see I got something on my mind and I got this feeling I cannot get it right. I see smiling faces telling me I’m wrong. That I don’t fit in and we’ll never find a home.” – lyrics

‘Next to You’ tells an interesting tale of a young woman who feels safe whenever she’s in the presence of her significant other.

Later, she admits that it doesn’t matter what people say or do because she feels okay when she’s next to her partner.

‘Next to You’ contains a relatable storyline, ear-welcoming vocals, and top-notch instrumentation scented with a commercial pop fragrance.

Clara Rubensson has an edgy and cool attitude and her unique voice is wrapped in a modern partly organic soundscape.

Her ”Next to You” single is one of the finalists in the nationwide Swedish music competition P4 Nästa. The final will take place on July 4, 2019. Also, the song is currently on priority airplay at the radio station P4.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/clara-rubensson-next-to-you/
  
Trapstar - Single by Mexcco
Trapstar - Single by Mexcco
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Album Rating
Mexcco is an emerging rapper from San Pedro, California. Not too long ago, he released a music video for his “Trapstar” single.

“Told her I’m a boss even though the b*tch know it. If the sh*t about money, then you know that I’m on it. Talkin’ about a pack if it’s dope I’ma roll it. I just got a pint and you know I’ma pour it.” – lyrics

‘Trapstar’ tells an interesting tale of a young guy who hustles in a trap house to make ends meet.

Apparently, he’s a very successful trap star, and his main concern is making money and plenty of it.

‘Trapstar’ will be featured on Mexcco’s upcoming debut album, entitled, “In The Trap”, available Summer 2019.

The likable tune contains an edgy street narrative, gangster raps, and melodic instrumentation flavored with a West Coast hip-hop aroma. Also, it was produced by Cypress Moreno (Shoreline Mafia’s official producer).

Mexcco has been rapping for 6 months and has no shortage of life experience to rap about.

So far, he has received a lot of industry cosigns as well as features from Shoreline Mafia, Icewear Vezzo, AD, and Mozzy.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/mexcco-trapstar/
  
Always Forever
Always Forever
Mark Chadbourn | 2002 | Dystopia, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
All technology is all but dead and the ancient powers stalk the land. With civlization in ruins only the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons can stop the world sliding into chaos. But they are broken, a spent force after the many trials they have endured. All may be lost after all.

Carrying on the tone of the first two books of the trilogy this is a dark and edgy read, often difficult as the protagonists are pushed to breaking point and beyond. Chadbourn's writing is very evocative and descriptive of the locations and the characters - perhaps because they have every flaw exposed - seem very human.

The ending makes the trilogy worthwhile, but to an extent maybe this is half a book too far; some plot elements become a little repetitive as do the threat from the creatures of legend that are hunting for the heroes. Ultimately the story just about justifies this and it definitely doesn't let down the series but maybe there's just a bit of faerie fatigue.

If you like your fantasy dark and your heroes really put through the wringer this series will appeal but it is not for the faint hearted.