Media Quick Picks

Wolfmother Dimensions

Looking to rock out to something other than the White Stripes? Don’t look for much originality here, it’s Black Sabbath & Deep Purple rehashed for our decade, but with the lead sounding like a Ozzy/Jack White spawned child, this band rocks out.

Arctic Monkeys Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not

The press in the UK has been huge, their debut album is Britain’s fastest-selling of all time. Take the hint. It’s mighty fine smart-ass, biting punk.

Hard-Fi Stars of CCTV

Yet another band hailing from the UK along the lines of Kaiser Chefs with a more Clash-inspired sound. The kids from West London strike out in the chic, post-punk style.

Movies With A Purpose

The Motorcycle Diaries

You see all those Che Guevara posters in your friend’s room? Find out why the man became THE communist revolutionary in a beautifully shot recreation of his trip through South America.

Good Night, And Good Luck

George Clooney’s wonderfully done commentary on journalism & fear mongering, the film does great justice to a time your parents experienced - McCarthyism.

Why We Fight

Eugene Jarecki’s documentary is a thinking man’s Fahrenheit 9/11, documenting the economic impact of the American war-machine.