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YouTube – The Special Relationship – In Cinemas August 5.

Is it just me or does this look shithouse?

Glee vs copyright: do as I say, not as I do – Boing Boing.

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I might just save this image for my upcoming review of Streetdance 3D!

I know only one other person that digs Party Down, which is a shame. It’s not a perfect show, but I still think its better than 90% of the shit on TV.

Season Two has just started. Add it to your Torrent Schedule.

Season 14 Episode 1 explores the plight of Sex Addiction amongst rich, powerful men, as only South Park can.

Is it music that makes the scene or the scene that makes the song more memorable?

After watching The Watchmen in all its splendor several weeks ago, I was really impressed by Zak Snyder’s weird and equally wonderful soundtrack.

It was packed full of familiar classics and covers from the late 70’s and 80’s, including Jimi Hendrix’s All Along The Watchtower, Dylan’s The Times They Are Changing, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Simon and Garfunkle’s The Sound of Silence and the bizarre inclusion of Nena’s 99 Luftballons.

In the following weeks, I stumbled across the suburb indie The Wackness, with its equally appealing soundtrack full of urban beats. For those with a fondness for hip-hop, I strongly recommend you check it out. Highlights include Can I Kick It? – A Tribe Called Quest, Flava In Ya Ear – Craig Mack and The World Is Yours – Nas.

My final boost of inspiration came from watching the classic Good Morning Vietnam and I began to compile a list of the most memorable movie songs ever.

Now, this ended up being a lot harder than I first expected, so what started off as 10 was soon 20, then 25 and is now 30 songs. To make my choices easier, I prioritised in the order of good song, good movie, good moment and good artist.

I’m still not 100% sure that this would be my ultimate list, but I honestly couldn’t think about it any more. In my opinion it’s pretty damn good, and makes a great play list even if you’re not into movies.

I know that there are probably millions that I have forgotten, but I figured you guys would tell me what I’ve missed.

So without further ado, and in no specific order – The 30 Greatest Movie Songs Ever

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I’ve had a few friends ask me what FreeView is exactly, this is the best explanation I’ve seen so far…

I think it depends on the film.

I’m happy to be part of a secret society that discusses film and tv while we should be working, and a few times the battle has raged over what can be considered a “spoiler”.

On a base level, any revelation of a plot twist or unexpected reveal should be considered a spoiler. However, the enjoyment of certain films are so rooted in their presentation, that style can be considered a spoiler.

I’m Spoiling Reservoir Dogs Now…

I trust you’ve all seen Reservoir Dogs, so I’m going to spoil it now to make my point.

The obvious spoilers of the film would be to tell someone who hasn’t seen it that Mr. Orange is in fact the cop, or the rat. A spoil like that should be punishable by death.

But the enjoyment of the film is so much in its style, in its presentation, that to spoil the anecdote scene, or even the choice of music in the ear cutting scene, is to spoil the impact of the film. Describing either scene to someone who hasn’t seen the film doesn’t spoil the narrative, but it does spoil the OMGROLFCOPTR moment you would have seeing the film fresh…

This ‘style spoiler’ is what annoys me so much about the majority of film reviews, and even film trailers, and is the reason I avoid both as much as i can before seeing a film for the first time. Of course, sometimes I cant help it, after hearing about the trailer for The Watchmen and W. i couldn’t help but watch them. Both were great, neither spoiled the film too much. (In fact, in both instances the trailers were miles apart from the look and feel of the film they were selling)

Am i being too precious? What do you consider a spoiler?

While I’m sure alot of effort wen’t into this, considering it’s viral marketing for the show you think it would be free. Still, I’m a sucker, so I bought it. $2.49 (AU) from the App Store..