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On this week’s show the Humans(Joe, Caleb, & Jason) talk an awful lot about Lego, smog in China, supernovas, a barbarian and a star lord(walk into a bar…), and a cat video game. Plus, Teenage Mutant(still up in the air about that) Ninja(?) Turtle redesigns for the new film coming out this summer.
Listen live Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm on 103.3 FM KSCU Santa Clara, or live online at http://www.kscu.org/
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Show Notes for 01/30/2014
# New Releases
In Theaters:
1. That Awkward Moment
Three best friends find themselves at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide “So…where is this going?”
2. 12 O’Clock Boys
Pug, a young boy growing up on a combative West Baltimore block, finds solace in a group of illegal dirt bike riders known as the 12 O’Clock Boys.
3. Charlie Victor Romeo
Charlie Victor Romeo is a performance documentary derived entirely from the “Black Box” transcripts of six major real-life airline emergencies.
4. Best Night Ever
Bride-to-be Claire, her sister Leslie, fun-loving Zoe, and quirky new friend Janet set off to Las Vegas for a one-night bachelorette party that turns out to be more than they bargained for. A series of unexpected adventures including, getting kicked out of a strip club, being mugged and getting pummeled by the Las Vegas’ reigning gelatin-wrestling champion, Veronica, rip them from the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip and places them smack dab in Vegas’ seedy underbelly.
Video Games: *Basement Crawl for PS4 was delayed*
1. Broken Age Act 1 (PC)
The first graphic adventure by Tim Schafer in 16 years, Broken Age began with the help of a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign. Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons.
2. Rekoil (PC, 360)
Rekoil is a multiplayer first person shooter in which the downtrodden “Minutemen” are pitted against their oppressors, Darkwater Inc, in a world where the only goal is to survive the unrelenting pandemic that has swept across the globe.
3. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (PS4, Xbox1) Tomb Raider: Game of the Year Edition (PS3, 360)
Armed with only the raw instincts and physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Tomb Raider delivers an intense and gritty story into the origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor.
4. COD: Ghosts Onslaught DLC (Xbox1, 360)
Onslaught includes four unique Multiplayer Maps. An all-new dual purpose Assault Rifle/Sniper Rifle/ The first installment in Extinction’s four-part episodic narrative.
5. DC Universe Online: War of the Light Part I (PC, PS3, PS4)
Music:
1.Too True – Dum Dum Girls
The third full-length release for the indie pop band led by Dee Dee Penny was produced by Richard Gottehrer and Sune Rose Wagner of the Raveonettes.
2.Do Not Engage – The Pack A.D.
The fourth full-length studio release for the Vancouver indie rock duo of Becky Black and Maya Miller was produced by Jim Diamond.
3.Maui Tears – Sleepy Sun
The fourth full-length release for the San Francisco psych rock now led by Bret Constantino was produced with Tim Green.
4.In Roses – Gem Club
Magik Magik Orchestra string arranger Minna Choi joined on the second release for the Massachusetts-based duo of Christopher Barnes and Kristen Drymala
5.Trouble – Hospitality
The second release for the Brooklyn indie pop trio was co-produced by Nathan Michel and Matt Boynton.
DVD/Blu-Ray:
1. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 – Blu/DVD – Hot off the success of his machine that turns water into food, Flint Lockwood has been asked to join an elite group of inventors. He also finds out that his original invention is still operating, and has made food animal hybrids, hyjinks and puns ensue.
2. Collision – Blu/DVD – A couple’s honeymoon to Morocco, takes an unexpected turn when a day trip into the Sahara leaves them stranded. But as they work through the situation a level of orchestration becomes revealed.
3. Last Vegas – Blu/DVD – Four old friends go to Vegas to celebrate the upcoming wedding of one them. What they find is that the city they knew has changed, as have they, but will this strain their friendship or strengthen it?
4. Rush – Blu/DVD – This film highlights the on and off track rivalry of Formula 1 stars James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
5. Ghosthouse – DVD – This is the first full DVD from the Rifftrax team. In this film disaster, the story is about a haunted house, a little girl with a scary clown doll that commands her to kill, and a ham radio operator. Oh and chili. Yeah … no oscar noms here.
Comics:
DC:
1.Catwoman #27 – In this GothTopia story arc, Selina fights at the side of Batman as Catbird. All seems to be well, and yet it still doesn’t feel quite right.
2.Damian: Son of Batman #4 – Will his tragic life send him into the depths of darkness? This takes a look at the potential future of Batman.
Marvel:
1. Guardians of the Galaxy #11 – The Trial of Jean Grey, aka The Phoenix, through the eyes of the Guardians.
2. Miracleman #2 – Second issue in this landmark series, featuring material from Warrior #1-5.
Not the Big 2:
1. Serenity – Leaves on the Wind #1 – Darkhorse – New series picking up after the events of the Serenity film. How will Mal and his crew escape The Alliance now that one of their greatest sins is now know?
2.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #30 – IDW – The turtles have a new home, and their lives have fundamentally changed how will they deal with it.
3.Saga #18 – Image – The inevitable conclusion of the heroes stay on Quietus.
4.Adventure Time 2014 Winter Special #1 – Boom Entertainment – Winter has come the land of Ooo! And an all star team of creators has a lovely batch of stories for us to enjoy there.
Web:
No web this week.
News:
1. A device that helps you really feel the story –http://buff.ly/1eBBpWz’s-wearable-book-lets-you-feel-characters’-emotions
2. Amateur astronomers find supernova! – http://www.space.com/24388-new-supernova-m82-photos-amateur-astronomers.html?utm_content=buffer44c96&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
3. Goldie Blox will be getting a spot in the SuperBowl! –http://buff.ly/1eBEeqm
4. Build a Custom Garden Planter With These Lego-Like Blocks http://feedly.com/k/1ffWwz7
5. Nintendo boss cuts his own pay! http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/29/5356812/nintendo-boss-satoru-iwata-will-cut-pay-in-half-after-poor-fiscal
6. China Plans to Fight Its Smog With Artificial Rain http://feedly.com/k/1cZrPNu
7. Neil Blomkamp might direct Halo TV pilot?! http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/27/5349594/district-9-director-neil-blomkamp-reportedly-set-to-direct-upcoming
8. Legend of Conan to be Arnold’s “Unforgiven” http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/30/the-legend-of-conan-producer-chris-morgan-says-arnold-schwarzeneggers-return-to-the-role-is-going-to-be-their-unforgiven
9. Free, Online Lego! Courtesy of Google http://feedly.com/e/DJtP1CfR
Robot Story:
Drone used to photograph rare whale – http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/is-whale-watching-with-drones-next-big-trend/
Geek Talk:
– Caleb
Catlateral Damage – http://www.catlateraldamage.com/ – You have a space and a paw and many things to knock over. It’s kinda Katamari in a different direction.
– Jason:
Typical Banter
– Joe
Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLChttp://www.destructoid.com/review-call-of-duty-ghosts-onslaught-269647.phtml
Caleb’s Corner:
Who the heck are the Guardians of the Galaxy? – Let’s start with Star Lord AKA Peter Quill – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Lord
* Created by: Steve Englehart & Steve Gan in 1976
* His current origin (the one that leads into the continuity of the film) is that he is the son of an alien and a human mother!
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Jason’s Fixation:
No Fixation this week.
Joe’s List:
No List this week.
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The Core:
We discuss the subject of some recent redesigns for (mostly) film and (a little bit of) comics
Caleb
Project Rooftop – http://projectrooftop.tumblr.com/
Jason
TMNT for the new film – http://io9.com/michael-bays-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-dont-look-t-1511487017
Joe
New Robocop film – http://www.joriben.com/2013/10/play-arts-kai-robocop-figures-give-full.html