Now This Is A Story...

The famous first verse of a theme song, I'm almost positive, everybody knows. While you might say that's a pretty bold statement, take the video below as an indicator of this. The entire crowd is singing it! On cue, no less.



Now, I don't know about you, but Will Smith is easily one of my top five favorite actors. He's also one of a few celebrities I'd actually want to hang with for a day. He seems funny, smart, and overall like a genuinely nice guy. Plus, I enjoy his demeanor. Anybody that backhands a reporter for crossing the line, is OK in my book (don't know what I'm talking about, click here)!

Wouldn't you agree? What actor/actress would you want to spend a day with?

-El Russo

MoH: Warfighter!

In keeping with my military video game posts of late, here's another interesting trailer for Medal of Honor: Warfighter (I first posted their teaser trailer back in April). Medal of Honor reintroduced their franchise back in 2010, with one of my favorite war games, Medal of Honor. As GameRant posted, MoH will be facing off, again, against CoD at the end of this year. Let's check out the trailer below.



Having seen CoD's trailer yesterday, and this one today, which do you think will come out on top this year? Honestly, I enjoy both of the franchises immensely, and have a hard time picking a favorite. However, I'm excited for MoH to continue developing and possibly getting better then CoD in the future.

What do you all think? Which are your favorite war game franchises? Either way, look for a heavy military game front in October and November of this year.

-El Russo

CoD: Black Ops 2

Not keeping up with the many sites on my Google reader caused me to miss this post on GameRant...but luckily I came across it now. Looks like Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will make a huge jump into the future and take our gamers into the forefront of a digital war. Me gusta...



Apparently, some enemy (probably the Russians) has taken over the technology we put in place to help us. No surprise there, as our dependence on technology, surely, will become a weakness for us in the future. Given their tendency to stick to the past, I like CoD's step forward into the future. While their Modern Warfare titles were successful and fun to play, I think this one might be the best one yet.

Can't wait for November 13th, 2012. What about you?

-El Russo

The Great Gatsby!

I can understand the buzz around the Internet because of this trailer. It looks great. I love the cast, the feel, and the overall look of this trailer/film. Although, admittedly, I'm part of the very limited minority that hasn't read the book (all of my HS classes assigned other ones for some reason), I plan on changing that before checking this movie out for Christmas this year.

How many of you can't wait for this to hit theaters? I wonder if those book faithfuls are, so far, satisfied with the looks of the motion picture adaptation, and if so, will they still be after seeing the final product. Only time will tell.

-El Russo

The Future is in Reach

Love technology? Does Tony Stark's marvelous computer/penthouse make you wish and dream for better things to come of computers? Well, I firmly believe that the Leap, just might be the start to this beautiful technological advancement! Check out the video.



Freaking awesome, right?! I'd definitely want to get this. Wouldn't you? Although the technology is probably still not perfected, it looks fine-tuned. Not only does it look great, but for $70 bucks, I'd have no problem pre-ordering this badboy over here.

Luckily, I came across this post over at Highsnobiety, which led to the brilliant Leap discovery. Hope you all enjoyed!

-El Russo

The Legend Continues...

A simple teaser trailer, and the Internet is already a buzz! Thanks to the team over at Film School Rejects for tweeting bringing this to my attention. Although I just recently saw the first Anchorman, I can't wait for the second film to hit theaters in 2013.

I'm sure many of you can't wait either, and if you haven't seen the first, GO SEE IT! It's worth it, trust me.

-El Russo

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

While everybody is going crazy over Call of Duty and their various titles, I'm keeping an eye on Ghost Recon's next project. Check out the debut trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Solider that I came across on GameRant.



Although I get everybody's love of Call of Duty, and I enjoy it as well, but come on! Invisible soldiers, flying drones, and an in-depth (or so it seems especially since they included a 25-minute short film titled Ghost Recon Alpha to go along with the game) story-line. Will you be picking up this game on May 22nd when it hits stores? Or will you pass up on it?

-El Russo 

Biking Down 1,000 Steps!

I came across this video thanks to the team over at Gizmodo, and they are right, mountain biking down 1,000 steps is as terrifying as it sounds! Check out Marcelo Gutierrez's RedBull ride down in Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia.



Now, I'm a huge fan for POV (point of view) videos and this one is definitely a great one to enjoy. It is rare that we could experience something like this, but thanks to Marcelo actually filming all of his races, we can! And boy, what excitement! While I'd like to try this, I doubt I could ever get the skills needed to maneuver so while in such conditions. Marcelo is definitely talented, and I wish him luck in his future races!

What do you all think of this video? Would you be crazy enough to try this??

-El Russo

Gangster Squad

There's nothing like a great time piece film and luckily I came across a great one at ScreenRant. That's exactly what we seem to have here. The cast is superb and the acting looks up to par. I honestly can't wait for this to hit theaters, although no official date has been given for its release yet. What do you all think?

Set in the 1940s, starring a ruthless mobster and secret crew of ex-LAPD officers who are determined to take him down, I'm sure this will be one for the books. Stay tuned to find out when this should be hitting theaters near you!

-El Russo

The Magic Life

Ever come across something at the right moment? Now I'm not saying that I want to become a magician or something; but I do feel the same as the guy who was doing real estate development in this video. I've done several jobs/positions in my life, but have yet to discover my true calling. I have never been in a position that I feel I can make a career and stay happy in. There are plenty of jobs that I know I can do, and I've done well, but to stay in them would just lead to my eventual displeasure in life. Something I'm not looking forward to EVER encounter.

Anyway, this cool looking documentary, definitely carries a heavy message within. I wonder if people will understand it, or simply see the magic.


-El Russo

The Campaign!

What happens when you put Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis together? Pure comedy. Hands down, these two, are pretty hilarious when handed a good script that allows them to be their naturally funny selfs. Although I'm not entirely sold on everything they do, I must say that The Campaign looks like it will be a must see film indeed. Check out their "promotional" ad candidate videos.

The first part of this video is Cam Brady's (Will Ferrell) ad, followed by Marty Huggins' (Zach Galifianakis) ad.

Thanks to the guys over at /Film for the awesome find, and make sure to check out Cam and Marty's respective sites to see more campaign videos! The election will happen August 10th, 2012. Will you vote?

-El Russo

Argo

I'm usually not the biggest enthusiast of political thrillers, but I must say, this one definitely got my attention. Argo being Affleck's third directional project, I think it's safe to say, he knows what he's doing behind the camera. Check out the trailer.



While being loosely based on a true story, the acting and writing look superb. Should be a movie worth watching and something we can enjoy. I just wonder what happens when they find out the plan, because I'm sure they won't be happy!

Think it'll be any good? How do you all feel about Affleck's directorial chops? I'm truly enjoying his projects this far, let's see what else he can grace us with.

-El Russo

Killer Joe

It's rare that I come across an interesting movie concept that I haven't seen much of before. Killer Joe loosely fits that description. With McConaughey playing a Dallas cop that moonlights as a hired gun, this one looks like it can be pretty entertaining.



Not a storyline I've seen much of, but definitely one I can enjoy. Let's hope I'm not disappointed on July 27th, 2012 when this one's slated to hit theaters.

Think you'll be checking it out? Let me know!

-El Russo

The Expendables 2!

I must admit, this thing looks badass. Although I wasn't sold on the first film, because I thought it was just going to be a big "old-timers" reunion, I dismissed it. Apparently, according to the film world and my friends, I missed out big! It turned out to be a great action film and pretty decent story line.

So, I won't let that happen again. I am going to make sure to watch the first one soon, in anticipation of The Expendables 2 releasing on August 17th, 2012. Will you be waiting?

-El Russo

Poor Grandma

Thanks to the good folks over at BuzzFeed, I came across this awesome commercial! Zonajobs, the Argentinean jobs site, hit the nail on the head with this one. We've all been there before. Stuck in the company and/or position that we absolutely hate and can't bare getting up to go to in the morning. Thus, as the commercial so adeptly pointed out, kill grandma. Over, and over, and over again.

So, tell me, what position/company stirred up these emotions in you? Let's hear the stories!
-El Russo

Area 407

Thanks to the team over at ScreenRant for this interesting little trailer. The movie titled Area 407 is about a group of people who crash land in a mysterious/secret government testing site. Of course, shortly after abandoning their crashed plane, they encounter something very unexpected. Check out the trailer.



So, basically, this is a Jurassic Park meets Area 51. We all know the government has plenty of secret projects happening around the world, but imagine, if this is truly one of them? That would be pretty sick if you ask me!


Wouldn't you want to see one in real life? As long as there is some distance and electrical fences between us, of course.


-El Russo 

Mansome

Having a look at men's identity in the 21st century with Jason Bateman and Ben Silverman as our 'host'? This should be really interesting. With insight being added by actors, experts, and comedians, this is sure to be worth a look. That is if you're around one of the lucky selected theaters on May 18th, 2012 in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Hollywood, Houston, Irvine, Pasadena, Minneapolis, New York and Philadelphia.

What do you think about this? Would you check it out? I'd honestly be interested in hearing people's reaction to what is disclosed within those reels. Um...

-El Russo

#ParaJonel #ForTheLove

Not even a week has passed and 90% of the goal has been reached! This is truly amazing and inspiring. To actually see the positive power of social media is a very humbling and touching experience. Big props to everyone who has stepped up and donated, help put efforts together, swamped their timelines with tweets/post/links, and done just about anything in their power to make sure that The Gonzalez family isn't alone during this tragic time of need. 

"Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. In the end, life is stronger than death." - Unknown

Jonel IS my brother.

-El Russo

The Epic Conclusion!

July 20th, 2012 will mark the final movie of The Dark Knight trilogy. Nolan has done a fantastic job thus far and I'm not looking forward to the end. Especially not looking forward to some writer/director combo trying to take on the rebooting of such a magnificent trilogy. Anyway, check out the feature trailer for The Dark Knight Rises below!!!  



Amazing, just, amazing. From the looks of it, it will be an epic conclusion indeed! I can't wait for all the blockbuster releases happening this summer! Starting with The Avengers this Friday's!

It's sure to be one crazy summer for Hollywood. Are you ready?

-El Russo