[’09 Holiday Buyer’s Guide] Movies

It’s that special time of year. The leaves fall of the trees and die, snow peppers the streets and causes automobile accidents, the tree goes up, people spend money they shouldn’t… it’s CHRISTMAS (or whatever other winter holiday you celebrate)!

Of course we all know that when buying a loved one a gift, it’s the thought that counts. But why think at all when you can let us here at Everyview do the thinking for you? Here are a few worthy DVD ideas for the movie fan on your list. Continue reading

[’09 Holiday Buyer’s Guide] Xbox 360

Each year Microsoft’s console giant, the Xbox 360, racks up more and more flagship titles. With the slew of new games being released in this year alone, it can be a bit difficult to decide which ones you want to see wrapped up under the tree. I’m going to give you my list of the 5 best titles for Xbox 360 this year as well as a short list of essential titles and downloadable games worth your hard drive space, as well as a list of worthwhile accessories.

If you have anything you’d like to add or if you’d like to make any suggestions to other readers, feel free to leave your ideas in the comments section below! Continue reading

[’09 Holiday Buyer’s Guide] Music

The holiday season’s upon us once more, and what better way to decide what to get those you love by checking out Everyview? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or something completely different, I’ve got the auditory acumen to point you in the right direction for the music lover on your list!

I’ll start off with a list of albums that were released this year. If you don’t see what you had hoped on this list, you can always check out the Everyview Music Archives and discover some other music that might tickle your fancy just a bit more. Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey guys, I hope everyone has been having a spectacular Thanksgiving day. I am beyond stuffed, as is the case with every year. I ate way too much, vomited, had desert, vomited, vomited, had another plate of food, and vomited again. And I don’t regret it a single bit.

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Get back to your families and friends, Everyviewers, and enjoy the rest of your holiday!

[Energy News] Mini Chill Giveaway at Minichill.com!

A while back I reviewed an anti-energy shot called Mini Chill, a product that helped you cool off, focus, and relax instead of hyping you up with energy. It was very effective and I enjoyed it so much that I awarded it a near-perfect 9.0/10. It’s a truly spectacular little drink and I highly recommend it to everyone.

I know what you’re thinking. “Oi, I’m Zac Pritcher and I’m so busy eating cereal that I don’t realize some people aren’t well-funded enough to purchase such products! Herp Derp!” Am I right?

Well then, this is your lucky day. The folks over at Minichill.com are hosting a contest in which you will have the chance to win a not only an entire case of Mini Chill, but also a $50 gift card for you to spend on whatever you want! For a full list of rules, head on over to Minichill.com.

[Movie Review] The Ugly Truth

ugly_truth_poster2I loathe Katherine Heigl. No, I don’t know the lady, and she might actually be a pleasant person (which I doubt), but ever since she started talking about how sexist the dialogue was in Knocked Up she lost all credibility. Then, she makes a film like The Ugly Truth, which is actually more crass, more vulgar, and terrible to boot, and I haven’t heard her make a peep about it.

But, I always put personal feelings about celebrities aside, and if they can make good films I give them a pass. After all, my personal opinion about celebrities matters not at all. But make no mistake about it, this movie is awful. Not that I expected anything special, but I thought that maybe I would get a few laughs out of a junky romantic comedy, but there aren’t any to be found in this pile of mess.

The movie’s premise is paper thin to begin with. Heigl plays a Sacramento TV producer who is a control freak and has trouble with men. Big surprise. On the quest for bigger ratings, she sells out after her co-worker Mike (Gerard Butler) begins his segment “The Ugly Truth” on the newscast each night. Of course, Mike brings the much sought after ratings, and Abby slowly begins to accept that Mike is her meal ticket. Continue reading

[Food Review] Five Guys Burgers and Fries

It can be hard to find a good burger. I don’t mean a tasty burger. I don’t mean a cheap burger. I mean a delicious, juicy, fully satisfying burger topped with plenty of crisp veggies and stuffed between a flavorful bun. Burgers like that are hard to come by. Unless, of course, you live anywhere near a Five Guys restaurant.

I had originally heard about Five Guys from a post on Grub Grade and my mind was clouded with nothing but thoughts of the delicious-looking burgers ever since. I had finally gotten my chance to satisfy my insane hunger for Five Guys during a trip to Cincinnati to see Marcy Playground. In all honesty, words can hardly describe how delicious the meal was, so I’ve included a few pictures to help me out a little. Continue reading

[Book Review] “World War Z” by Max Brooks

worldwarz-bookZombies are pretty sweet right? For decade after decade zombie films have held the attention of people everywhere, especially in the good ol’ U S of A. It’s safe to say that Americans have a pretty hardcore obsession with the idea of a zombie apocalypse, and there’s no shortage of killer zombie films or games out there. But what about the 1% of Americans that still read books for entertainment? Are there any awesome zombie books? You’d better believe it.

I love zombie movies. They’re gory, brutal, and on occasion very disturbing. Before I had read “World War Z” I had a really hard time believing that the genre could make the leap from the big screen to printed paper. I seriously could not have been more mislead.

Max Brooks has set up “World War Z” as an expansion on his first zombie book “The Zombie Survival Guide.” The basic idea is that a disease known as “Solanum” has begun reanimating human beings as flesh starved zombies. Sounds pretty familiar, am I right? The familiar concept quickly spirals into an utterly perfect story following the human struggle to outmatch the “zombies.” Continue reading

[Movie Review] Humpday (DVD)

Overview:

humpdayLast week I reviewed a movie that Zac Pritcher, the beacon of enlightenment that he is, referred to as “a vampire movie that isn’t for faggots” in a desperately unsuccessful attempt to bring in readership from the hardass crowd. I’m curious to know what his reaction will be when he reads the synopsis for this latest piece of pointless schlock.

Plot Summary:

Humpday starts when Ben (Mark Duplass) and Anna (Alycia Delmore), a young married couple are awoken in the middle of the night by Andrew (Joshua Leonard, looking like he could be Zach Galifiankis’ brother), Ben’s freewheelin’ college friend who stops by for a surprise visit. After the old friends attend a party thrown by hippie lesbians, they hear of a porn festival entitled “Humpfest,” where patrons enter their own homemade porno movies.

After numerous debates, the two heterosexual friends, both feeling the need to push their limits, decide to make “an erotic art film” in which they have sex on camera. Naturally the decision does not go over well with Ben’s wife. Continue reading