A Whadido (pronounced wha-di-do) can be shorthand for many possible phrases, but most commonly “what did it do?”. These are our quick reviews, usually pre-empting a full one. Anything recently viewed/played by an editor will be subject to a whadido.
08.31.09 – 09.06.09
On DVD:
Flight of the Conchords: Season 2 – ****1/2
A revolutionary show with subtle yet laugh out loud musicomedy. It’s beyond disappointing that we won’t be seeing a season 3.
House: Season 1 – ****
Yes, I realize they just wrapped up season 5, but I now know what I’ve been missing.
The Darjeeling Limited – *****
Another masterpiece from director Wes Anderson. If you’re not familiar with his work, prepare yourself for something completely different.
Gaming:
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames – ***1/2
Now that it can be found for 15 bucks or less it’s a crime not to check it out.
Battlefield: Bad Company – ****
Also cheap as dirt (15 USD), but pure gold.
Music:
Interpol – *****
Doesn’t matter which album, just go listen to them. And if you already do, do it more often. Antics happens to be my favorite album in existence at the moment.
All Shall Perish: Awaken The Dreamers – *****
Raising the bar for thrash metal once again. Heavy and melodic like few others.
Cynic: Traced in Air – ****
These guys sound like a fusion of Coheed & Cambria and Between the Buried & Me.
08.24.09 – 08.30.09
In Theatres:
Star Trek – ***1/2
Nice franchise mutation. Director J.J. Abrams managed to keep the heart of ST while establishing an interesting new cast.
Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian – **
Great kid flick, mildly enjoyable for everyone else.
Angels and Demons – ***1/2
Hanks and Mcgregor perform well in a memorable story.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine – ***
Lacks direction at times, but wholly enjoyable.
I Love You, Man – ***
Not another formulaic movie, man… Luckily, it wasn’t. Uses a few of the same tricks, but felt original.
Coraline – ***1/2
Crazy and lovable stuff.
State of Play – ****
Crowe and Mcadams are good, too good.
Gaming:
Fallout 3 - *****
A flood of expansions have been released recently, all exemplary, and the surgeon general recently released this statment: “If you find that you do not like Fallout 3, consult a physician immediately.”
City of Heroes – ***1/2
A Mission Architect has been added which allows player-created content. A great game that is defintely worth a look.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine – ****
A fantastic clawterfest. Are claw jokes dead?? They are now.
