A few new movies open this weekend, trying to best Alice in Wonderland. Honestly, it looks like a dumping ground weekend.
The Bounty Hunter Why it might be a hit: It's a romantic comedy, sort of. Why it might tank: It doesn't look comedic or likable.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Why it might be a hit: Has a built in audience. Why it might tank: Might not have a big enough built in audience. Repo Men Why it might be a hit: It's a futuristic Sci-fi film. Why it might tank: Seems like one of those movies you'll have forgotten by next weekend.
My Predictions: Alice in Wonderland: $32 million The Bounty Hunter: $18 million Diary of a Wimpy Kid: $14 million Repo Men: $8 million Green Zone: $7 million
I don't know how I have never seen this video before. It is one of Andy Samberg's funniest Saturday Day Night Live digital shorts. See it again if you already have seen it...
Mixmag Presents: The Return of Mylo Style: House, Disco-tech, 80s. Pros: Mylo is back, since being away in a while. Cons: It's just a mix. Overview: This reminds is very similar to that Mixmag presents Aeroplane mix that came out last year. It's very disco influenced techy-house. It's fun and energetic without being too intense and upfront. Top Songs: Vitalic - Bluesy Tuesday; Lindstron & Christabelle - Baby Can't Stop; Mason - Who Killed Trance? 3.5 out of 5
I honestly thought I wasn't gonna do another list of annoying songs because, well... it became too easy and too negative (I could practically just turn on the radio and list the next 20 songs played). There are a lot of songs that I don't like, that sound like every other song on the radio. I figured I've outgrown this pop-radio machine-label-warranted mess (But kids today love this stuff so that's who these songs are made for).
However... I have heard a few songs recently which really irked my fashion. Songs that stand out so far in the realm of annoying that I decided I had to make another list. Here are the most annoying songs on the radio of spring 2010.
5) We Are The World Remake It goes: "We are the World, We are the Children." I am going to get a lot of flack for this one... I actually thought twice, no... three times, about putting this on here. I have nothing against helping other people (in fact go to World25.org to donate) but come on... even Jay-Z believes the same thing. There were cool parts, like leaving Michael Jackson in. However, the whole forced-rap-section just-to-be-trendy, is very out of place. Also, still using Autotune on a couple of artists, really? That is sooo two years ago.
4) Black Eye Peas - Imma Be It goes: "Imma Be, Imma Be, Imma Be." These guys seem too make a lot of my lists, how exciting for them. Umm... I think there are only two words in this song. Imma Be, Imma Be, Imma be turning the station. Imma Be, Imma Be, Imma be listening to my CD. Imma Be, Imma Be, Imma be listening to my iPod.
4) LMFAO - Shots It goes: "Shots, shots, shots, shots." I got an idea. Let's make a song about all the different kind of shots we throw down and how it makes girls panties fall to the floor. And let's put it to an annoying track. Hey, how bout we shoot a music video featuring girls in bikinis and we'll give them shots, getting them all drunk and hammered. Awesome, let's shoot it in Vegas.
2) Owl City - Fireflies It goes: "something about planet earth and fireflies." Look at me I have a sensitive side, and I sound like The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie. Ooh, the girls will love me because I'm sensitive. Just so you know, I do like the Postal Service, but can't say the same for the later. This song just makes me want to punch someone. Yes it hits that annoying nerve, that makes my arm start swing.
1) Ke$ha - Blah Blah Blah It goes: take one guess... I can't believe I wasted the time to include the $ sign in her name. Scientists say that after listening to this song you'll lose brain cells. I rather take a swig of alcohol. Seriously, this is one of those times where I'd say "this is what the kids are listening to these days?" The worst part of the song is it's über catchy pop annoyance.
Yup, no single day tickets for Coachella. As if you haven't heard by now, it'll cost you $269 if you were to go a single day. Actually, it comes out to $303.60 with service charges and all the shinanigans. That much for a single day? That's outrageous. Well, it's technically for a 3 day pass, but since they aren't selling single day tickets, that's the price you have to pay.
This decision was largely due to the fact that 80% of concert goers opt for the multi-day passes ever since Coachella expanded to three days in 2007, according Paul Tollett (head honcho of Coachella). Also...
"The thing is," Tollett said, "there’s a lack of hotels in the Coachella Valley, and most have a three-day minimum. Many times what happens is people get a hotel for the three days, and only go to Coachella for one or two of the days. They hit Friday and Saturday, and go home or rest at the hotel on Sunday. That’s no problem, but the problem with that is that there are people who want that hotel and are going for three days
This decision has not been taken favorably by Coachella's network of fans. In fact, it inspired an online petition located on none other than the social network giant, Facebook. It already has drawn almost 6 thousand members (Dude, that's like $600,000 if they all went one day. But imagine if we can persuade them to buy three day passes, that would be gold). Their biggest complaint is that most people, in today's economical environment, would have a hard time paying for all three days. Especially, when they can't afford to take the time off to attend all three days.
This is specifically noted for Friday's festivities: Living in Los Angeles and assuming people get off work at five or six, hitting rush hour traffic would be horrific; probably taking up half the night getting there. Although, you'd probably just make it in time for Jay-z's performance.
I would also assume most people would just drive out one day, like Saturday, and head back that same night so there would be no need for a hotel and other accommodation expenses. Making this a nice weekend getaway. Well, I guess you could camp. yeah...
There's also families that attend Coachella and a 3 day ticket for a family of four will become very costly, especially when it will be very likely that kids will not last for all three days.
Despite these complaints, many others believe that the 3 day ticket will encourage truer music fans to attend, rather than the one-day getaway city-folk. You know, because they're the ones that have ruined Coachella in the past.
Anyways, whatever side of the fence you are on. This will all come down to money. If ticket sales for Coachella are floundering, then they will probably release single day tickets. And honestly, it has sounded like the Coachella buzz has significantly died off since January, although it will probably pick back up again later this month.
If they do release single day tickets, I'm sure their would be a lot of pissed off people too. From the ones who already bought their 3 day passes and were only planning on attend maybe two days, or possibly even one.
I guess you can't make everyone happy. Yes... and that's today's lesson.
Saturday Night Live's Andy Samberg and Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas sing a song about a boombox. Pretty funny stuff, definitely picks up towards the end. By the way, his songs are well produced and mixed compared to other satirical songs. When is Andy gonna release and album of all his songs?
Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland easily remained at the box office this weekend with over $60 million. While Matt Damon's Green Zone didn't exactly pull in Bourne-like numbers, making just under $15 million. It's reported $100 million budget may now be a hard feat to overcome.
Weekend Estimates Alice in Wonderland: $62 million (208.6 million total) Green Zone: $14.5 million ($14.5 million total) She's Out of My League: $9.6 million ($9.6 million total) Remember Me: $8.3 million ($8.3 million total) Shutter Island: $8.1 million ($108 million total)
Previous Post ----- A slew of new movies hit theaters this weekend trying to boot Alice in Wonderland from the top spot.
Green Zone Why it might be a hit: Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass (who directed the best in the Bourne trilogy: Bourne Ultimatum), team up again. Why it might tank: Is it Bourne all over again? Wait, it's not.
Remember Me Why it might be a hit: Robert Pattinson in a romantic drama. Ooh, the girls will swoon. Why it might tank: He's not playing a romantic vampire.
She's Out of My League Why it might be a hit: Pretty well marketed for a small film. Why it might tank: Looks like one of those movies that will be forgotten by next week.
Our Family Wedding Why it might be a hit: Has an ethnic audience target. Why it might tank: It doesn't look all that good
My Predictions: Alice in Wonderland: $60 million Green Zone: $18 million Remember Me: $16 million She's Out of My League: $10 million Shutter Island: $7 million
A few new movies open this weekend, trying to best Alice in Wonderland. Honestly, it looks like a dumping ground weekend.
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