The SHAKEFIRE MONTHLY Digital Magazine is back for issue number 2, where we round up all the best articles, reviews, videos, etc of the month and give them all to you in one convenient package.
INTERVIEWS | THEATRICAL | BLU-RAY | CDs | BOOKS | TV ON DVD | DVD | VIDEOS | IMAGES | BOX OFFICE | GRADE BREAKDOWN | | BLOGS
INTERVIEWS:
Jason Lee (Memphis Beat)
by Peter Oberth
Memphis Beat centers on Dwight Hendricks (Jason Lee), a quirky Memphis police detective with an intimate connection to the city, a passion for blues music and a close relationship with his mother.
The Maine: Quickie 10
by Kara Johnson
The Maine return with their new album 'Black & White' on July 13. We sit down with drummer Pat Kirch to talk about it....kind of.
Charice: Quickie 10
by Kara Johnson
On first glance, Charice looks like any other teenager: pretty, petite and filled with non stop energy.
Colin Hanks & Bradley Whitford (The Good Guys)
by Peter Oberth
Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks star in the new comedy 'The Good Guys', premiering on Fox this June.
Emily Deschanel & Hart Hanson (Bones)
by Peter Oberth
After a tumultuous start, Bones is now concluding it's 5th season and a 6th is on tap.
Runner Runner: Quickie 10
by Kara Johnson
Runner Runner, a dynamic young band hailing from punk mecca Huntington Beach, Calif., will see its debut album released through a new partnership with EMI Music's Capitol Records
Also...
-Sugar Red Drive: Quickie 10 by Kara Johnson
-Molly Shannon (Neighbors From Hell) by Matt Rodriguez
-Jaicko: Quickie 10 by Kara Johnson
-Ice Cube (Are We There Yet?) by Pandora
-Kathy Reichs (Bones) by Kara Johnson
THEATRICAL:
Iron Man 2 (A+)
by Matt Rodriguez
It has been six months since Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) revealed himself as Iron Man and things couldn’t be any better.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (B)
by Matt Rodriguez
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is based on the popular video game series that is currently developed by Ubisoft.
Kites (B)
by Matt Rodriguez
Kites is probably a film you have never heard of and unless you are familiar with Bollywood cinema, the same can be said for the actors starring in it.
Robin Hood (B-)
by Matt Rodriguez
Before he was an outlaw of England and was robbing the rich to give to the poor, Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) was a common archer in King Richard’s Third Crusade.
Sex and the City 2 (C-)
by Matt Rodriguez
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda are all back and up to their usual shenanigans. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is now married to Mr. Big.
Shrek Forever After (D+)
by AJ Garcia
In the fourth and final installment of Shrek, lets face it, the franchise gets lazy on us.
Also...
-The Secret in their Eyes (B+) by Matt Rodriguez
-Holy Rollers (B-) by Jeremy Hunt
-MacGruber (C-) by Matt Rodriguez
-Letters to Juliet (C-) by AJ Garcia
-Just Wright (C+) by Matt Rodriguez
-Babies (D+) by Matt Rodriguez
BLU-RAY REVIEWS:
Life (A+)
Matt Rodriguez
If you've ever seen an episode of Life or even just a commercial, then you know how stunning it looks in HD and how perfect it would be on Blu-ray.
Pirate Radio (A)
by Matt Rodriguez
Based on a true story about a group of free spirited rock and roll enthusiasts, Pirate Radio tells the tail of an independent radio station broadcast across Europe against the wishes of the government.
Saving Private Ryan (A-)
by Peter Oberth
When it came out, a lot of press was made about the long and brutal opening battle sequence. Some thought it was too much, others thought that it captured the terrifying experience...
The Spy Next Door (A-)
by AJ Garcia
Jackie Chan joins the ranks of other action stars when things are running slow by starring in a film that pits his formidable talents as a stunt man and martial artist with pointless writing...
The New Daughter (A-)
by Matt Rodriguez
Kevin Costner stars in this creepy horror based on the short story by the same name. When John James moves into a new house with his two kids, Louisa and Sam, weird things start to happen.
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Part One (C)
by Pandora
I will admit when “Dragon Ball Z Kai” came across my desk for review I just rolled my eyes.
Tsubasa: Collected Memories Box Set (C)
by AJ Garcia
Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle Collected Memories is the complete 52 episode series and feature film The Princess In The Birdcage.
The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie (D-)
by Matt Rodriguez
The Comedy Central animated series Drawn Together was cancelled back in 2008 but that didn't stop creators Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein from making a movie.
Also...
-Michael Bolton: Live at Royal Albert Hall (A+) by AJ Garcia
-Clamp Double Feature: Tsubasa & xxxHolic (B+) by AJ Garcia
-Out of Africa (B+) by Matt Rodriguez
-Preacher's Kid (C-) by Jeremy Hunt
CD REVIEWS:
Richy Pitch: Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch (A+)
by AJ Garcia
Who is Richy Pitch? Aside from the brief introduction which was an invitation to review his latest work titled Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch (They Call Me Richy Pitch) which stated that Pitch is a producer and DJ from the U.K. I had no clue.
Melissa Auf dER Maur: Out of Our Minds (A)
by Jennifer Isbell
Melissa Auf dER Maur. Dual US and Canadian citizen. Bass player (drool), guitar player, autoharp player, vocal wonder. Member (former?) of The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Published photographer. Surname that means "On the Wall."
Tonic: Self-Titled (B+)
by Michelle St. James
It’s like reconnecting with an old friend when bands I loved back in the day come back after a long hiatus. Post-grunge alternative/band Tonic first formed in 1993 and released...
Grateful Dead: Crimson, White & Indigo (B+)
by Pat Trabi
Originally recorded at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 7, 1989, this box set has a collection of up-tempo and melancholic songs as well as covers, with the music genre varying from folk-rock, blues to space rock.
Andy Bell: Non-Stop (B-)
by Michelle St. James
Erasure frontman Andy Bell released his surprisingly good debut solo album, Electric Blue, in 2005 and now he’s back with follow-up Non-Stop, which drops on June 8.
Kottonmouth Kings: Long Live the Kings (C+)
by Pat Trabi
Kottonmouth Kings have always been expressing how much they enjoy smoking pot, and they do not shy away from supporting the legalization of marijuana through music.
Charice: Self-Titled (C+)
by Matt Rodriguez
Charice became an internet sensation through her popular YouTube videos and has finally released an international record.
Rudely Interrupted: Tragedy of the Commons (D)
by Dave Chobanoff
Australian do have an odd sense of style, and speech, and you can add music to that, however there are some exceptions, (not many), and “Rudely Interrupted” is not one of them.
-Lady Daisey: In My Pocket (A) by AJ Garcia
-The Royal Heist: Midnight in the Garden of Evil (B+) by AJ Garcia
-Mr. Boss: The Landing (B+) by Pat Trabi
-Holy Ghost!: Static On The Wire (B) by Pat Trabi
-It's Alive: Human Resources (B-) by Dave Chobanoff
-Christa Borden: I Rhyme With Orange (C+) by Jennifer Isbell
-Breathing Blue: Self-Titled (C-) by Jennifer Isbell
-Keller & the Keels: Thief (D) by Matt Rodriguez
-Jackyl: When Moonshine & Dynamite Collide (D-) by Jeremy Hunt
BOOK REVIEWS:
Yippee Ki-Yay Moviegoer! by Vern (A-)
by Jeremy Hunt
The online film critic known only Vern has achieved what most of us web/geek movie guys could only hope for: a book deal that brings his writings/musings/reviews to a wider audience.
The Boondock Saints: The Lost Gig (B-)
by Lee Roberts
The Boondocks Saints – The Lost Gig, no it’s not a third installment in the films but instead a new comic that has been wrote by none other than the creator of the films Troy Duffy.
TV ON DVD:
Initial D: Fourth Stage, Part 1 (A+)
by AJ Garcia
cking up where the Initial D: Stage 3 Movie left off Takumi has decided to race with Project D, a race team headed by Ryosuke, entering in as their downhill specialist in his newly revamped AE86. With a faster car and a crash course education in driving Takumi’s legend grows.
Dirty Jobs: Season 4 (A+)
by Matt Rodriguez
Once again, Mike Rowe is on a quest to find the dirtiest and most disgusting jobs on the planet.
Drop Dead Diva: The Complete First Season (A)
by Jennifer Isbell
When I received "Drop Dead Diva" for review, I was less than enthusiastic to watch it. However, it hooked me almost as soon as I pushed play on the DVD player.
Survivors: Complete Seasons One and Two (A)
by AJ Garcia
Where the original Survivors series that ran from 1975-1977 was a slow methodical journey into humanity; how to revert back to more primitive methods of everyday life without the use of technology...
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Complete Fifth Season (A-)
by Matt Rodriguez
f you were alive during the 90's then you no doubt have memories of watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or at least know the catchy theme song that goes with it.
Deadliest Warrior: Season 1 (C)
by Jeremy Hunt
The premise of Deadliest Warrior sounds like it was dreamed up over a game of Dungeons and Dragons: “Hey, who would win if Batman had to fight Wolverine?” Or better yet...
Also...
-Bleach: Volume 26 (A+) by AJ Garcia
-Foyle's War: Set 6 (A+) by AJ Garcia
-Midsomer Murders: Set 15 (A)by AJ Garcia
-Leverage: Season 2 (A-) by AJ Garcia
-Ancients Behaving Badly (B+) by Pandora
-Saturday Morning Cartoons, 1080's (B+) by Pandora
-Bleach: Volume 27 (B) by AJ Garcia
-We'll Meet Again (B-) by Pat Trabi
-Marked: Season 1 (B-) by Matt Rodriguez
-The Honeymooners: Valentine's Special (B-) by Michelle St. James
-Survivors: The Complete Original Series (B-)by AJ Garcia
-We'll Meet Again (B-) by Pat Trabi
-Initial D: Third Stage Movie (C+)by AJ Garcia
-The Jeff Dunham Show (C) by Jeremy Hunt
-One Piece, Season Two, Seventh Voyage (C) by Pat Trabi
-18 Kids and Counting: Season 3 (C-) by Jennifer Isbell
-The Honeymooners: Second Honeymoon (C-) by Michelle St. James
-Mr. Men Show: Mr. Bumps (D) by AJ Garcia
-Tracey Ullman's State of the Union: Season 2 (D-) by Matt Rodriguez
DVD REVIEWS:
My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story (A+)
by Jennifer Isbell
What an adorable little movie "My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story" is. It's so nice to be able to give something a good grade for once.
The Disappeared (A+)
by AJ Garcia
After the disappearance of his younger brother Tom, Matthew Ryan, emerging from a stay at a mental hospital, tries to get himself straight again, but strange occurrences begin almost as soon as...
The Awkward Comedy Show (B+)
by Matt Rodriguez
The tagline for this DVD is "Comedy, Plus Blackness, to the Nerd Power." The film showcases four up and coming black stand-up comedians interviewed by comic Marina Franklin.
Jermal (B-)
by Pat Trabi
This Indonesian film tells the story of a boy named Jaya who is sent to live with his father Johar after his mother dies.
Coach (C)
by AJ Garcia
Nick is a complete slacker living off a trust fund, living for no one else but himself, no career, no drive. It’s a wonderful life.
Southern Gothic (F)
by Jennifer Isbell
There aren't really any words to describe how terrbile "Southern Gothic" really is.
-Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense (A+) by AJ Garcia
-Pulling John (A+)by AJ Garcia
-All My Friends Are Funeral Singers (A) by Jennifer Isbell
-North Face (A) by Michelle St. James
-Paper Covers Rock (A-) by Jennifer Isbell
-California Dreamin' (B+) by Michelle St. James
-Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman (B+) by Michelle St. James
-John Lennon: Rare and Unseen (B) by Michelle St. James
-Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz On (C) by Jeremy Hunt
-Care Bears: Share-a-Lot in Care-a-Lot (D) by Jennifer Isbell
-Easter Bunny Kill Kill! (D) by Jennifer Isbell
-Cornered! (D-) by Jennifer Isbell
VIDEOS:
 The Sorcerer's Apprentice TRAILER |
 LEGO Harry Potter TRAILER |
 The Expendables |
 Easy A |
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IMAGES:
 Glee: Live |
BOX OFFICE:
1.Iron Man 2 ($279,653,149)
April Days in Release: 25
Total Domestic Box Office: $279,653,149
Total Worldwide Box Office: $555,653,149
2. Shrek Forever After ($146,812,785)
April Days in Release: 11
Total Domestic Box Office: $146,810,785
Total Worldwide Box Office: $172,608,905
3. Robin Hood ($86,144,405)
April Days in Release: 18
Total Domestic Box Office: $86,144,405
Total Worldwide Box Office: $240,744,405
4. Sex and the City 2 ($51,043,450)
April Days in Release: 5
Total Domestic Box Office: $51,043,450
Total Worldwide Box Office: $78,643,450
5. Letters to Juliet ($38,195,842)
April Days in Release: 18
Total Domestic Box Office: $38,195,942
Total Worldwide Box Office: $39,546,872
6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time ($37,813,075)
April Days in Release: 4
Total Domestic Box Office: $37,813,075
Total Worldwide Box Office: $135,513,075
7. How to Train Your Dragon ($29,022,082)
April Days in Release: 31
Total Domestic Box Office: $213,117,896
Total Worldwide Box Office: $448,417,896
8. Nightmare On Elm Street ($29,004,123)
April Days in Release: 31
Total Domestic Box Office: $61,906,422
Total Worldwide Box Office: $96,706,422
9. Date Night ($23,211,564)
April Days in Release: 31
Total Domestic Box Office: $94,005,365
Total Worldwide Box Office: $144,898,820
10. Just Wright ($18,833,220)
April Days in Release: 18
Total Domestic Box Office: $18,833,220
Total Worldwide Box Office: $18,833,220
11. Babies ($8,090,771)
April Days in Release: 25
Total Domestic Box Office: $6,090,771
Total Worldwide Box Office: $6,090,771
12. MacGruber ($7,674,445)
April Days in Release:
Total Domestic Box Office: $7,674,445
Total Worldwide Box Office: $7,674,445
APRIL RELEASES
MAY RELEASES
GRADE BREAK-DOWN FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
A+: 12
A: 8
A-: 7
B+: 12
B: 5
B-: 11
C+: 5
C: 7
C-: 7
D+: 2
D: 5
D-: 4
F: 1
BLOGS:
-Convention Time for Comics by Lee Roberts
-Lost Season 6: The End by Sari Meltzer
-Twilight Thursdays! Vol. 1, Issue 17 by Maria Jackson
-Pandora Ponders the Finale of Lost by Pandora
-The Short Lasting Effect of Death by Lee Roberts
-Worst Thing Ever: 3D TV Doesn't Work Right by Johnny The World
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