Monday, February 20, 2012

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Every week there are tons of newly released films, Blu-rays, books, comics, and CDs, but the truth is, very few of them are worth your time. That’s where this feature comes in. Each posting attempts to highlight the best new media releases of the coming week. It’s far from exhaustive, and of course it will be mostly according to my taste, but I’ll try to do my best to include a wide variety, so hopefully you’ll see something that interests you too.

Wanderlust

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I’m including this one based purely on the strength of its writers. The trailers look uninspiring, and it’s been ages since Aniston was in anything worth watching, but with Ken Marino and David Wain helming the script, this should, at worst, be an enjoyable distraction.

Puss In Boots

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In a year lacking in an abundance of quality animation, this was one of the few brighter spots. Strong animation combined with Brian Lynch’s entertaining script make this worthy of its Oscar nomination.

The Fox Effect

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In the same vein as the excellent Rolling Stone article, this book examines the transformation and influence of Fox News in the United States. Regardless of your feelings on the network, it should make for a fascinating read.

Sleep well,

DTE

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