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mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Great band with a good punk/ska style. Strong political lyrics. After breaking up, members of this band went on to form several other famous bands, including Rancid and Common Rider.
Cons: Broke up. Some songs have significantly better lyrics than others. Production values weren't great.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Great mix of ska and punk (but without the horns). They have a sound similar to Weezer, but with a bit more punk and some ska thrown in. Good introspective nerd lyrics.
Cons: They broke up, and their members appear to all be in slightly worse bands now.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Very solid band. Good song-writing on most albums. Definite progression of sound between albums. Good lyrics, catchy tunes. Solid music videos. Good live performances.
Cons: Some albums are a little uneven in terms of quality.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
One of the best books ever written. The prose is beautiful, as is the story, and the world Tolkien created is very compelling.
Cons: Liking this book probably makes you a nerd (if you have a problem with that).
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Great as a comedy, great as a romance, great as an action/adventure movie. Terrific performances by all the main characters, and the dialogue is excellent. Memorable performance by Andre the Giant.
Cons: None. It's just great.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Really well-written. "You shall not pass!" scene cracks me up every time. Ensemble cast is excellent (Russell Brand, Paul Rudd, various staff at the hotel). Involves a dracula rock opera.
Cons: As hilarious as the scenes were, seeing Jason Segal's junk (twice) was not a highlight for me.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Hilarious from start to finish. The interaction between the main characters is excellent, and the jokes don't stop coming. Has a nice feel-good ending, too.
Cons: LARPing features prominently in the plot. This doesn't bother me, but it may take some viewers by surprise.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Terrific show. Mystery really draws the viewer in. Good at raising new questions that further pique the audience's interest. Fascinating backstory. I cannot wait for the last season.
Cons: Lots of characters can make the show a little tough to get into. Also, every time the show answers a question, it raises two or three more.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Terrific ensemble cast. Phil Hartman in particular was excellent. Very funny scripts.
Cons: Phil Hartman's death was a huge blow to the show.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Perhaps my favorite tv show of all time. Great characters on both sides of the freak/geek divide. Blends humor with a realistic look at what being a kid is like.
Cons: Only ran for one season.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Very funny show. Stays on top of current events, sometimes lampooning issues within weeks of their occurrence. Generally has a moral in every episode. Eric Cartman is hilarious.
Cons: Production values (particularly at the beginning of its run) are not stellar.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago
Very good coed sport. Good for staying in shape. Easy to pick-up, and only requires a few friends, a frisbee, and some open space.
Cons: Self-officiating enables cheaters. The sport is also a little over-reliant on "spirit of the game".
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 4 months ago
My personal favorite in the Final Fantasy series. Very entertaining plot, and one of the best villains in any video game (Sephiroth). Materia system is surprisingly complex.
Cons: A bit dated at this point. By the end, the plot can be a little confusing.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 4 months ago
Awesome game. Good voice acting. Very interesting plot, great atmosphere. Interesting leveling system. Good variety of weapons. VATS combat system is a lot of fun.
Cons: Limited number of enemies. Character can be very overpowered by the end of the game. Some DLC is of questionable quality.
mzuckerm recommended this 3 years, 4 months ago
Very strong game. Good story, lots of flexibility in how you can play the game (and not just dark side vs. light side). Really interesting ways to interact with NPCs. Force lightning is awesome.
Cons: They released this game before it was finished, so certain plot elements feel incomplete. The ending of the game feels rushed.