Heavy Weights

Just now, I came back from my friend's dorm where a bunch of us watch the classic kids movie, "Heavy Weights". For a PG movie aimed toward kids, it's actually a very well made film and has genuine laughs throughout the movie. Part of the reason why it might be as good as it is might be due to the fact the half the writing credits go to Judd Apatow, which if you don't know who he is, he's most famous for being the brain child of hits like, "Knocked Up," "40 Year Old Virgin," "Freaks and Geeks," "Undeclared," "Step Brothers," "Pineapple Express," "Superbad," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and tons of other works. Though it has its moments of "cheese" here and there, it's definitely not dissapointing. Ben Stiller plays the part of an over-pumped jerk perfect like he does in most of his movies, which makes you love to hate how ridiculous his character acts. Also, no one can deny the hilarity that is Lars, the counselor from unknown origins. Here and there, you'll also see some very familiar faces, like "Goldberg" from the Mighty Ducks series, Allan Covert, who's known mostly for his work in Adam Sandler productions with Grandma's Boy being his most prominent role as the lead, as well as Ben Stiller's father, Jerry Stiller. It's definitely your money's worth if you rent/buy it. One of Disney's great 90's era movie. It's definitely one of my all time favorites.

Heavy Weights Wiki
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New Album Alert: "Merriweather Post Pavillion" by Animal Collective

My friend Ben (what an awesome name if I say so myself) suggested I should mention the new Animal Collective that just came out recently. I heard so much about these guys over the few years from various people and haven't checked them out until recently and they took my breath away! At first glance, you think "what in the world am I listening to?" but just a few minutes later you realize you're still listening to their stuff after being captivated by their brilliance and mesmerizing beats and melodies. I suggest listening to their breakout single at the bottom, with the video being an awesome bonus! I know I'm going to get this album soon enough. Also, the album cover is quite trippy if I say so myself, which there's a link to at the bottom of the post.



Animal Collective Myspace
Animal Collective Main Site
Animal Collective Wiki
TRIPPY ALBUM COVER FOR "MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION"

Mike Lombardo

This morning, I went with a few friends of mine for breakfast in the Berklee Caf. I decided to gets some omelettes when who should be in front of me but Mike Lombardo. We started talking about random stuff like the theory of relativity, our love for singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton, Whitest Kids U Know and pimped-out PC's. Prior to this, we met twice before; once to see him and my friend Andy in their Ben Folds/Ben Folds Five tribute and at my friend Nick's place playing Battle of the Sexes. We then grabbed a table and he started telling me about his music and how he wants to try and follow in the footsteps of JoCo (Jonathan Coulton) as Mike puts it and write a song a week. I just check out his myspace a few minutes ago and all the songs are quite catchy. I would say he sounds like a mix of Ben Folds and Todd Rundgren, but definitely with his own brand of style mixed in as well. Very unpredictable in the way he writes songs as well. Check out the tracks "If I Say" and "Goodnight Bright Eyes".

Mike Lombardo Myspace