Ironman 2 Review:
So I had a chance to check out the latest installment of the Ironman franchise, and was going in with some high expectations. Although I enjoyed the movie (which is often a hard task to pull off a sequel, especially if you come out swinging with the first one). I have always regarded Robert Downey Jr. as one of my favorite actors, yeah he had his share of troubles early on, but I still regard Less Than Zero as one of his best films, many would say that it reflected his real life during that time, he turned things around and now is one of Hollywood’s leading men. The movie itself has a who’s who of a cast including the ravishing Scarlett Johanson as Black Widow, Gwyneth Paltrow reprising her role as the lovable Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle who replaces Terrence Howard as Lt. Rhodes, Mickey Rourke (this guy seems more popular now then his 9.5 Weeks days) as Russian bad guy Whiplash/Ivan Vanko, and Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer.
The story leaves off where the first one left off, pretty typical plot, the United States Government wants possession of the Iron Man weapon, which Mr. Tony Stark reluctantly does not want to give up. Justin Hammer wants the Iron Man to weaponize, Ivan Vanko loses his father who was responsible for the Arc Reactor and seeks revenge for all the fame Stark is getting. Meanwhile Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) who makes a cameo in the first installment is back as the head of S.H.I.E.L.D., this time recruiting Black Widow to infiltrate the Stark Industries company as a spy. I will spare out all the details, but I will say that the movie does live up to expectations. It is your typical Summer blockbuster, it has all your typical special effects, story lines, cheesy one-liners, and all-star casts. Iron Man 2 is highly recommended and leaves the door open for another sequel and the much rumored The Avengers movie. I also recommend staying after the credits of the movie for a surprise.
4 out of 5
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I know this has been making the rounds just wanted to share…… I know Mr. Randy Washington will appreciate this.
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Colorado’s Mile High Music Festival officially announces its 2010 event: August 14 and 15 at The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. With Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson topping the bill of over 40 bands over two days, 2010 promises to be the festival’s biggest and best year yet.
In addition to the headliners, 2010 performance highlights include Weezer, Steve Miller Band, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Atmosphere, Phoenix, Train, Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Keane, Bassnectar, Cypress Hill, Z-Trip, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Drive-By Truckers, Railroad Earth, Ozomatli and many others. The complete list of performers is listed below. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. each day.
A relative newcomer on the national festival scene, Mile High Music Festival has already become a summer tradition for Colorado residents and for music fans from coast to coast. The festival grounds, with its remarkable views of the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountain Front Range, is the perfect backdrop for this diverse, lively, and distinctly Colorado music and arts festival.
The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park is conveniently located just nine miles from downtown Denver, and only 1.8 miles from the I-70 and Quebec exit.
TICKET INFO:
2010 Mile High Music Festival Ticket prices follow. No additional charges or fees apply!
Mile High Music Festival Early Bird Tickets are $150.00 for a two-day pass. Early Bird Ticket supplies are limited and will go quickly. Once the Early Bird Tickets are sold, the ticket price will be adjusted to $175.00 for a two-day pass while supplies last. The next ticket price level will be $200.00 for a two-day pass. No single day tickets are available.
VIP Passes, Hotel Packages and Layaway options are available. Visit www.milehighmusicfestival.com for more information.
Tickets go on-sale on Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 am MDT at www.milehighmusicfestival.com andwww.tickethorse.com
LINEUP INFO:
The complete line-up for Mile High Music Festival is:
Saturday, August 14
Jack Johnson
Steve Miller Band
Slightly Stoopid
Phoenix
Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Keane
Cypress Hill
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band
The Samples (all original members)
Keller Williams
Rusted Root
Donavon Frankenreiter
One eskimO
Mayer Hawthorne & The County
ALO
Amos Lee
The Constellations
The Motet
Bobby Long
MyNameIsJohnMichael
Sunday, August 15
Dave Matthews Band
Weezer
My Morning Jacket
Atmosphere
Train
Jimmy Cliff
Bassnectar
Z-Trip
Drive-By Truckers
Railroad Earth
Ozomatli
Punch Brothers
Tim Reynolds & TR3
Trevor Hall
Matt Morris
BoomBox
On My Stars
Joe Purdy
The Knew
Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Mile High Music Festival is produced by AEG Live Rocky Mountains, Kroenke Sports Enterprises, and Starr Hill Presents.
The Black Keys will support their highly anticipated new album, Brothers—due out May 18 on Nonesuch Records—with a summer tour beginning June 2 in Salt Lake City.
Pre-sale tickets for the tour dates will go on sale Tuesday, March 30. Those who purchase pre-sale tickets through the band’s website,theblackkeys.com, will receive a special bundle, which includes a copy of Brothers (digital only or physical and digital, CD or vinyl) upon release. Additionally, pre-sale tickets will come with an instant download of two tracks from Brothers—“Tighten Up” and “Next Girl.” The Black Keys will also be playing select dates in April and May, highlighted by an opening slot for Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden on May 20, as well as performances on the Late Show with David Letterman on May 25 and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on May 26, as previously reported in the Nonesuch Journal.
The new album includes the Danger Mouse-produced song “Tighten Up,” streaming now on the band’s MySpace page,myspace.com/theblackkeys, and a cover of the Jerry Butler classic “Never Gonna Give You Up.” The remaining songs on Brothers are written, performed, and produced by The Black Keys.
For information on tour dates and venues, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.
THE BLACK KEYS US TOUR
April 8 Univ. of Iowa Memorial Iowa City, IA
April 10 Yuri’s Night Bay Area Mountain View, CA
April 17 Wanee Music Festival Live Oak, FL
April 18 The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theater Miami, FL
April 19 The House of Blues Orlando, FL
May 20 Madison Square Garden New York, NY
June 2 The Depot Salt Lake City, UT
June 3 The Fillmore Denver, CO
June 4 The Crossroads Kansas City, MO
June 8-9 First Ave. Minneapolis, MN
June 10 The Pageant St. Louis, MO
June 11 Bonnaroo Manchester, TN
July 27-28 Central Park SummerStage New York, NY
Full info here:
http://www.nonesuch.com/journal/the-black-keys-confirm-summer-tour-ticket-preorder-incl-album-instant-tracks-2010-03-29
I knew it was coming and the idea of an iPad as a mixer is wicked cool. Here is one that looks pretty sweet but like all digital DJ stuff it s more importian to judge it based on how it works not how it looks.
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