"THE DARK KNIGHT": MORE LIKE "THE PERFECT FILM"

OK...immediately after this movie ended, I wanted to stay in the theater and wait for the next screening.

The film run time (sans time for the end credits) is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

"The Dark Knight" feels like 2hrs and 25 mins...but here is the catch:

THERE IS NOT A SINGLE DULL MOMENT DURING THAT LENGTH OF TIME...NOT ONE.

I am ok with saying that this is hands down, the best film of 2008, the best of any Batman related show, comic, toy, or movie.

As expected, Heath Ledger is simply astounding...and terrifying.

There is a running music theme for The Joker throughout the movie that makes your body and mind feel uncomfortable. Not since "30 Days Of Night" have I been terrified of music in a movie.

Yes...I believe that Heath Ledger makes a better Joker than Jack Nicholsen. Many will agree. Many will call me stupid.

One thing that I hope doesn't happen is all the hype for Heath as the Joker overshadows the performances from the other lead actors.

Aaron Eckhart makes a better Harvey Dent/Two-Face than Tommy Lee Jones...and to see he change from good to evil can only be fully enjoyed and understood after watching this movie.

Michael Caine...I don't even need to comment on how great of an actor he is. The best Alfred...definitely.

Morgan Freeman - ...........perfect...yet again

Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes...Maggie made me care for her character. Why Katie Holmes was in "Batman Begins" I still don't know why?

Gary Oldman - We get to see a lot more of Commissioner Gordon.
and every minute is worthwhile.

Finally....Christian Bale as Batman...he's my personal favorite Batman...But I think his shining moments in this movie are him as Bruce Wayne. His voice turns to a raspy growl when he speaks as Batman...I feel that he definitely got into the role more this time around.

The character development in this film is some of the best I have seen in recent memory...

Incredible film. Terrifying, Sinister, Lovely, ACTION-PACKED!...and I do mean that...i am not going to ruin anything for anyone..but oh damn...Some amazing stuff that HAS to be seen.

QUICK....someone see this movie so we can talk about it...NOW!

Until Next Post...

John (Slobes)

NEW DENALI SONG (VIDEO FROM REUNION SHOW)

"CHURCH HILL BRICKS ("LIVE AT THE NATIONAL, RICHMOND, VA 07/05/09)



i am so grateful for seeing this band live. mere words cannot express my gratitude for this band.

<3...that's right...<3

D.C. TO HOST KANSAS...OF CHRIS KANSAS PROPORTIONS

Chris Kansas is coming to DC as i type this...what a fukin trooper...could this weekend get any better???

iThink not.

D.C. HERE I COME...

Denali Reunion Show comin up on saturday...I'm so excited that I don't even want to talk about it...so here are a few Denali videos so you can be jealous:

"Hold Your Breath"


"Normal Days (Live @ The Echo Lounge, Atlanta, GA)"


"French Mistake (At Black Cat, D.C.)"


"Welcome (Live Acoustic On Y101)
Welcome (live acoustic on Y101)


I can't wait

COMPLIMENTS OF SAM FARKAS...

a request by sam farkas for a marcus finnie solo with Space Capone...Sam is that toolbag with the guitar at the very beginning...

And now for some better music choices...

So, I didn't want to just leave something terrible on my first post. so I have compiled here, a collection of videos that, to me, are sweet. There is a wide range of music here, so I think that there is something for everyone. Enjoy:

1st, MESHUGGAH.
Meshuggah is probably the only true metal bands that I enjoy...time and time again. I never get sick of 'em...and I am stoked that I get to be alive while they are existing...They're newest album is called "obZen"...pretty brutal, but I have aim to say that "Nothing" is their best record...Brian Hospital made a good point when I asked him about "obZen"...he said that he skips a couple tracks usually...I didn't agree with his decision at first, but after listening to the record again, I'm totally on the same page as him...anyways...all other metal bands can just stop trying to write music because Meshuggah will always top whatever any other metal band composes.

"Bleed" (Off the LP "obZen")


2nd, ALOHA
What can be said about this band that can actually do them justice? Aloha is one of the most unique, creative bands I have ever heard in my life...and that is not a stretch. Aloha makes the type of music that I think will be celebrated LONG after they cease to exist. When I first heard them back in '04, I was intrigued, but not hooked...That's what makes Aloha so great. They make the listener focus and completely understand what's going on in their songs. Music moves me. But Aloha's music invokes emotions unlike any other band that I have listened to. Aloha is for people who truely enjoy music, and not for those people who listen to whatever is around them. Enjoy...just as many others have whom I have introduced to Aloha.

"Mountain" (Off the LP "Some Echoes")


3rd, KATE NASH
Ok...ok...ok...Yes...it's some "Bubbly" music...And I like it...A LOT. It's so damn catchy and playful, and basically just, FUN! I don't really think there's a whole lot of depth to her as an artist, but her accent kills me (in a good way)...maybe that's why I'm hooked:

"Mouthwash" (Off the LP "Made Of Bricks")


4th, FRIGHTENED RABBIT
So...as I stated earlier, few bands stir up HEAVY emotions in me. This is one of those bands. Every single lyric by this band seems so perfect. The lead singer, Scott, says what I have wanted to say to every past girlfriend I have ever had really. You hear people say "Oh I feel that song was written just for me". I have never felt that way, but the song "Backwards Walk" causes goosebumps up and down my spine even on the 78th listen to the song, and the lyrics basically explain my past situations with girls. Damn, it's so perfect.

Here's a live video of another jam too:

"Good Arms Vs. Bad Arms" (Off the LP "The Midnight Organ Fight")


Welp...I hope you all enjoyed my first posts...send me some comments or something ya dweebs!

-John (Slobes)-

The Gayest Band Of 2008...So Far

OK...so, being a music fan, and hoping that mainstream music will turnaround for the better, i try to keep up to date on pop music...this includes me checking out the "you oughta know" section on VH1. comThis is how i discovered Kate Nash, A Fine Frenzy, and a couple other "bubbly" pop artists, that yes, i kinda of like..well, Kate Nash, I definitely like...but what I am about to show you, is pretty musch the pussiest song I have heard in a long fucking time.1st off, this band's name is BEYOND homosexual: THRIVING IVORY...I mean, that almost sounds like another name for an erection, let alone a little racist...song title, "Angels On The Moon"...really dudes? c'mon.without further adieu, I give you, the gayest piece of music in 2008...so far...



Now...does anyone feel as though they could date a member of their same gender at this point??? If I offended anyone with this bulletin...chill out!...it's just my opinion.P.S. - I am going to start my music blog right now...I'll post another bulletin about the site, what the address is...what it will entail...all that jazz.-John (Slobes)-