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New On Netflix: Vampire’s Kiss
Nicolas Cage brings the weird and then some in this astonishing curiosity piece about a New York yuppie who thinks he's becoming a real creature of the night.
Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengance Review
The sequel that no one wanted is loud, chaotic and dumb -- and feverishly, brazenly, unapologetically so, thanks to the filmmaking bravado of Neveldine/Taylor and weirdo theatrics of Nicolas Cage.
New On Netflix: Scarface
Brian De Palma's gonzo crime opera features a must-be-seen-to-be-believed performance by Al Pacino as a Cuban immigrant turned Miami drug lord.
New On Netflix: Man On Wire
This stunning, inspiring and ultimately very bittersweet documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
New On Netflix: Beetlejuice
Tim Burton's startlingly creative comic fantasy features Michael Keaton's unforgettable performance as the "Ghost with the Most.
Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced
The Bonnaroo lineup is madness: Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Phish headline with The Beach Boys, Bon Iver, Skrillex, Foster The People, The Roots, Alice Cooper, Black Star, Major Lazer, Flying Lotus, St. Vincent, Phantogram, The Black Lips, The War On Drugs, EMA, Kurt Vile, Yelawolf, Bad Brains, Danny Brown a whole bunch more on the roster.
New On Netflix: Portlandia: Season 1
The dream of the '90s is alive in this amusing and often surreal sketch comedy show starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.
DJ M-Rock: Happy Valentine’s Day Mixtape
M-Rock drops monster mixtapes on us a couple times a year and here's another one for you, with an hour full of love jams you actually want to hear. Happy V Day!
What’s New In Games This Week
Sweet Tooth returns, and about time! As does Pride. Plus, a reason to have a Wii in 2012?
What’s New In Music This Week
This Week: Sunny duo Tennis get a welcome rock edge with production from The Black Keys' Pat Carney; High hopes for synth-elite Chromatics' first release in five years; Islands' album of loss, memory, forgetting and dreaming; Shearwater's first release on SubPop finds balance; Field Music's new one requires an active ear.
New On Netflix: DMT: The Spirit Molecule
Get down with this trippy documentary about the substance that might very well be the "Force" that George Lucas has been talking about all these years.
The 2012 Grammy Winners
Adele pretty much swept the Grammy's last night, winning all six categories she was nominated for, while Foo Fighters took all the Rock awards and Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Whitney.
Best Of Netflix: Be My Anti-Valentine
It's Valentine's Day once again, and if your only date this year is Netflix, here are a few movies that will make you forget all about things like chocolate, lingerie and teddy bears.
Safe House Movie Review
Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds do good work in an otherwise frustratingly by-the-numbers action thriller.
New On Netflix: Workaholics: Season 1
Three twentysomething slackers attempt to resist grown-up responsibilities in a post-college world on Comedy Central's endearing situational comedy series.
Cults “You Know What I Mean”
Cults go carney in their new one, a 60s send-up complete with the snaps. Brian Oblivion is the not so skillful daredevil who doesn't quite stick the landing on the wall of fire trick, while Madeline Follin falls in love with him instead of the creepy carney boss.
New On Netflix: Interview with the Vampire
Christian Slater gets the story of the centuries in Neil Jordan's flawed but fascinating adaptation of Anne Rice's novel starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst.
New On Netflix: Billy Madison
One of Adam Sandler's better efforts (so to speak) stars the SNL alum as a ne'er-do-well slacker who has to go back and graduate from grades 1-12 to win his father's approval.
Metallica Curates Lineup for Orion Music + More
Metallica selected the acts for this first year of Orion Music + More where they will perform Ride The Lightning and The Black Album in their entirety. Other performers include Best Coast, A Place To Bury Strangers, Arctic Monkeys, Modest Mouse, F*cked Up, The Black Angels and Liturgy.
The Black Keys “Gold On The Ceiling”
The new clip for a standout track from last year's El Camino. The tour video follows the Keys from their rocking album release show in NYC to the rest of the world on their tour.
New On Netflix: A Clockwork Orange
Being Stanley Kubrick's exhilarating portrait of a young man, drinking moloko plus, readying for a night of ultraviolence.
What’s New In Games This Week
Zombies on a boat? Fat dudes running around calling themselves Batman? And an arcade classic finally comes home after 20 years? Yes, on all three counts.
What’s New In Music This Week
This Week: South Africa's intriguing weirdo rave / rap crew Die Antwoord bring TEN$ION; A darker, draftier Of Montreal; Blondes DIY electronica; Dr. Dog is on album number seven; Sharon Van Etton has guest spots for Beirut, The National and The Walkmen.
New On Netflix: Babel
Pack a bag for Alejando Gonzalez Inarritu's multi-character international drama starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Rinko Kikuchi and Gael Garcia Bernal. Watch instantly.
Best Of Netflix: Football Favorites
The big game is over for another year, but that doesn't mean you can't live every day like it's any given Sunday. Take a pass at some of these pigskin MVPs available right now on Netflix.
New On Netflix: Audition
Nothing can prepare you for director Takashi Miike's jaw-dropping grand guignol revenge fantasy. A gruesome tale you can watch instantly.
New On Netflix: Orgazmo
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's good-natured mix of porno and superhero film makes for a slight but extremely likable diversion.
Spotlight: Amazing Musical Moments on Late Night TV
Ed Sullivan breaking The Beatles was a game changer, but that era is long gone as bands skyrocket to popularity with the help of a well placed video or sound byte. Still, folks know the importance of a knockout performance on a late night stage with the likes of David Letterman or Jimmy Fallon. Here are some game changers from recent history.
New On Netflix: Breaking Away
Dennis Christopher bicycle-races toward adulthood in director Peter Yates' terrific coming-of-age tale co-starring Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern and Jackie Earl Haley. Watch instantly.
Ursula 1000: Obscure Shoegaze Vol.1 Mixtape
Ursula 1000 mixes an very swirly hour-long set full of shoegaze jams from bands you've never heard of. Instant indie cred for free, right here.
