Some say that life begins at 40. If that’s the case then what happens when you reach 30?
Listen to this podcast and you might just find out. Dirty 30 Something is a fresh new audio podcast hosted by Marissa Korbel and Nick Dothee where they, together with their guests share their life experiences and discuss what life is like in their thirties.
As the show’s slogan simply put it, it’s “where adults (on paper, at least) come clean about being lost.” What did we expect our lives to be like when we’re 30? What is it like to achieve one’s childhood dream by the time he or she reaches 30? These are just a couple of the questions that Marissa and Nick have tackled in their past episodes, so if you want to find out what they have to say about it then feel free to check out the episodes either on their website.
In this featured episode, titled Static Kling, both Marissa and Matt (the show’s graphic designer) have decided to quit Facebook, so what does Nick have to say about it? Joining them in them in the discussion is Stephen Kling, a.k.a. The Real Kling, who’ll talk about turning 30 and also give a cautionary tale about mixing the Bay to Breakers with Facebook.
Also, the group’s going to talk about if it’s OK to have a dayjob at 30-something, and not having a backup plan. You can listen to the episode via the embedded player below.
If you’re a movie fanatic then this is a podcast you may want to check out. The Ultimate Movie Commentary is a broadcast show that brings you commentary tracks for the most film franchises.
The show features different movies that the hosts have seen on theaters and DVDs and they give their synopses on them.
So for this show, well you’ve got to have a copy of the movie they’re reviewing be it on Blu-Ray, DVD or digital copy to keep up with their discussion and understand the story behind the film.
Here’s an episode about the movie Evil Dead II (eviler and deader according to them) wherein the hosts discuss what they’ve noticed about the film. For them it was a bit of disappointment as it featured only minor changes, with scenes being almost similar to the original. So basically they’ve spent more for a movie that offers the same things as the original.
Who says that learning history is boring? It isn’t, and it doesn’t have to be, especially if it’ll only take you about five minutes or so to get started.
Yes, it can be done, as you’ll soon find out once you listen to Michael Rank’s History In Five Minutes Podcast! Learn about the lives of various leaders and rulers, both the ruthless and the charismatic, and find out what they did that earned them their worldwide reputation; from Genghis Khan to Vlad Dracul. Also, find out what major events like the Plague and the Crusades shaped how we have evolved as a society.
You’d be surprised at how much information you can get just from listening to Rank’s 5-minute narratives. He presents his material in such a way that is bound to make you feel like you’d want to explore deeper into the subject matter. If he has already covered a particular subject that you’re currently doing a homework or a project on, then you’re in luck, ‘coz his podcast is perfect to help you get started with more than just a gist.
In this featured episode, Rank talks about the first President of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, which he describes as influential as Jefferson, Washington, and Franklin combined. What did he do to make such an indelible mark on history? Well, hit the play button and find out.
You can also check out what he has covered so far by visiting his official website.
The Mickey Miles podcast is hosted by Mike Scopa and Michelle Scribner-MacLean which is focused on runDisney. If you’re into running, then you’ve got to tune in to this podcast because there are many things to learn in each episode.
Episode 66 is a recap of what happened at the Expedition Everest Challenge, and about what the hosts experienced in the event. The current race was family-oriented, unlike the earlier versions of 5K, and presented its own unique challenges and perks as it was more of a laid-back event compared to the previous marathons.
OK, so now we only have less than two months left before we get to see Guillermo del Toro’s much anticipated kaiju (re: giant monster) film, Pacific Rim, crashes into theaters in July 12. But if you’re a true kaiju fan, you probably are already looking ahead and way past that. Chances are, you’re already wondering about the current status of the giant monster flick that’s next in line – Godzilla. Well, have we got a treat for you. A few set photos and a couple of videos from the production have just surfaced the web, and from the looks of it, it seems like it just confirmed that the military will once again have a big presence in the reboot. But then again, there’s no surprise there, really.
Anyway, the set photos mostly show Aaron Taylor-Johnson running among soldiers and tanks. Here are a few of them:
You can see more Aaron photos from the set in LaineyGossip, ComicBookMovie. Clayton Perry Photography also has a cool set photos which you can find on its Flickr page.
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This latest and upcoming Godzilla film will be directed by Gareth Edwards, the man who brought you Monsters (2010), and it’ll also star Ken Watanabe, Juliette Binoche, Bryan Cranston, David Strathairn, and Elizabeth Olsen. It opens in 3D on May 16, 2014.
By the way, a bit off topic, for those of you who still haven’t seen Pacific Rim’s latest trailer, here it is (it was just released on early Thursday, May 16).
When you talk about hottest women in Hollywood, it’s definitely the most appealing topic to men as well as teens. Creating a list is such a difficult task as there are a lot to choose from, to newly introduced actresses to the more popular A-listers. Here is a list of 5 who has been active in 2013.
5. Megan Fox
The former Transformers actress has captured the fascination of most men. Her charming approach and beauty just made everyone mesmerized. She’s one of the most in-demand actresses around, appearing in magazines like FHM as well clothing ads.
4. Penelope Cruz
This Latina beauty has this innocent charm that made her one of the most successful actresses. Her career was already good but started to skyrocket furthermore after the huge success of Pirates of the Caribbean.
3. Jessica Alba
One of the most prominent names in Hollywood, Jessica has appeared in various films and holds the ‘Pretty girl of Hollywood’ title.
2. Bar Refaeli
Bar Refaeli has made a name after appearing in different advertisements, front cover in magazines and other modeling stints and it got the attention of Hollywood A-lister actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
1. Olivia Wilde
Olivia has this sizzling beauty that captures every guy’s dream girl. She has appeared in different television and film productions that include The O.C. House, Tron: Legacy, Cowboys & Aliens and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.
The much-anticipated sequel of one of the most beloved sci-fi series has hit it off with a new villain and more action-packed scenes. Star Trek Into Darkness probably is one of the summer’s biggest films to watch and should satisfy the fans out there.
The plot features the Enterprise team pitting up against an intergalactic terrorist who has waged war for mysterious reasons. The actors who played James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Mr. Spock (Zachary Quinto) did pretty well at reincarnating the characters popularized by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy so this is very much like the old Star Trek in this respect.
Compared to the classic Star Trek shows, this one has more violence and action scenes, resulting in one enjoyable ride.
Does it disappoint? Well for someone who is a big fan and wanted to see some changes, it might, but if you’re like me who’s not a Trekkie, you’ll be fascinated.
[Editor's note: When Benedict Cumberbatch launched into his villainous monologue, all the women in the audience simultaneously got pregnant. That scene alone is worth it. - Carmela]
Now I’m fairly certain that a lot of you have already just had about enough of vampire movies, and I won’t blame you (rather I blame the hype the media that the genre got all because of one particular movie/franchise), but just allow me to present to you this short list of our favorite widescreen nocturnal bloodsuckers that I think you ought to check out just in case you still haven’t.
I initially thought about naming this list ‘The 5 Best Vampire Movies’ but I thought that I’m only gonna open myself up to a slew of violent reactions (*cough* Twi-hards *cough*) so I decided that I’ll just use the word ‘Recommended’ instead. Anyway, let’s start.
Interview with the Vampire: Vampire Chronicles [1994] – If you were born in the 80s (c’mon, don’t be ashamed of your age) then chances are you’d name this one as the best vampire movie of your generation. Dare I even go as far as to say that this is probably the Twilight of your – fine, our – generation because of the fact that the main cast – just like Twilight – is made up of a couple of actors whose names make the girls go screaming.
Thirst (Bakjwi) [2009] – This second one happens to be a personal favorite of mine. It’s from Korea and is directed by acclaimed director Chan-wook Park, the guy who also directed Oldboy, which is a movie that Spike Lee is now trying to remake. It’s a story about a priest who got infected with vampirism and how his peaceful life as a bloodsucker was turned upside down after he turned a woman into a vampire like him. The movie starts off slow as it tells you how the protagonist became a vampire but things pick up soon enough, eventually once he meets the female lead. (Turn on ‘annotations’ to activate subtitles).
Let the Right One In [2008] – You probably already heard of this one (or even seen it) after it was remade for US audience by Matt Reeves and renamed as Let Me In, which stars Chloe Moretz. I personally recommend that you watch the original Swedish film over the US version.
Nosferatu [1922] – It may sound clichéd but nothing beats the original. A lot of young moviegoers would have a hard time trying to grasp why this is considered as a cinematic masterpiece, but that surely isn’t enough to take the title away from Nosferatu as the best vampire movie ever created.
Two titles that didn’t make the list but certainly deserve special mention are Fright Night [1985] and Dracula [1931].
