The LeagueFX NetworksJust like FX Network’s hit comedy, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The League” chronicles the antics of a handful of characters who love nothing more than making fun of one another. Maintaining the same “almost-lovable” appeal as those in “Sunny,” these characters will definitely keep you entertained. The series focuses on a bunch of friends who sit around and talk about fantasy football — it’s a simple, crude-humored show that may not be for those who enjoy better-scripted programs like “The Office” and “30 Rock” of NBC fame, but it proves FX is capable of creating consistently good content.B+B. Bourgeois- – WeezerRaditudeGeffen RecordsOn Weezer’s 2008 release, “The Red album,” Rivers Cuomo sang about working with Timbaland to reach the top of the charts, and it looks like the band may have gotten the next best thing with “Raditude.” By employing producer Dr. Luke, famous for work with Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears, to collaborate on its latest album, Weezer may make it, but the results are simply bland. Gone are the days of catchy lyrics and fun like in “Pinkerton” and “The Blue Album.” Weezer’s latest material is just more radio-friendly pop fodder with no real substance or depth. The album is simply OK.CJ. Clapp- – ShwayzeLet It BeatSuretone/Geffen RecordsThe California-cool band Shwayze has managed to churn out more So-Cal club songs with its newest album “Let It Beat.” Listeners looking for intellectual lyrics will be met with such gems as “Take Me in the Bathroom and Take My Clothes Off.” With most of the tracks being about hitting up the club and the low morals of L.A. girls, this album isn’t exactly going to tear up the charts. The album’s one redeeming quality may be that it has some listenable beats, as long as the listener doesn’t pay attention to the laughably shallow lyrics.DE. Slack- – Gentlemen BroncosFox Searchlight PicturesJared Hess, the director of “Napoleon Dynamite”, went for the same effect with “Gentlemen Broncos.” Sadly enough, the movie just did not have enough heart to compete. Crude juvenile jokes with disgusting subject matter did their best to provide laughs but failed to supply any jokes or characters that can truly be considered comical. Unfortunately, the movie relies purely on these jokes and leaves the audience with characters that lack depth and that are virtually impossible to care about. Not to mention the main plot in which a teacher mentor figure steals his students’ work is slightly overplayed.D+L. Nunez- – Glee: The Music, Vol. 1SonyGet ready to “Bust a Move.” The chart-dominating songs from the hit TV show “Glee” have finally found their way to CD. On this infectious and down-right irresistible soundtrack, Lea Michele, who plays the mildly annoying Rachel, stands out as the vocal class of the cast. Michele’s vocal ability is most evident on the cover of Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” and “Maybe This Time.” Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester) and Amber Riley (Mercedes) also have plenty of impressive moments throughout the 17 song collection. Gleeks, be prepared to “Bust Your Windows” from blasting this CD at max volume.AA. White- -The Boondock Saints II: All Saints DayStage 6 Films”The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” is a disappointment. This long-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic was finally released after 10 years of waiting, but writer/director Troy Duffy lost his touch. A continuation of the vigilante story, the MacManus brothers return to Boston to avenge the murder of their beloved priest. It lacks a creative plot, but the Tartantino-esque action sequences stop it from completely bombing. Fans of the first movie will enjoy it, but it certainly isn’t anything to brag about.CC. Vogels- – – -Contact The Daily Reveille’s entertainment staff at [email protected]
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