The Return of Cloud Atlas and Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid Mad City Summary This week, the Monitor features the return of Cloud Atlas, Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid Mad City album, and the premiere of Happy Endings season 3. With cinematic excellence, the Wachowskis, along with Tom Twike, adapted the difficult novel Cloud Atlas, a story …
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Mind Management: The Comic Book and Video Games Summary This week, the interviewee talks about Mind Management, a comic book by Matt Ken, that tells the story of a mind control agency shrouded in darkness and secrecy. They also discuss two video games, Inversion and Gravity Rush. Inversion is a sci-fi third-person shooter adventure game …
The Human Face of Big Data: Revealing the Power of Data and Technology on Human Lives Summary The Human Face of Big Data is a photography and research project that aims to showcase how big data is changing the way people live and interact with each other. Rick Smoli, the visionary behind the project, discusses …
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The Monitor: A Round-Up of the Week’s Latest Pop Culture Trends Summary In this week’s edition of The Monitor, we cover a range of pop culture trends, from a new comic book release to a hack-and-slash video game, and even a hip-hop documentary directed by a well-known rapper. Join us as we dive into each …
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The Monito: Flying Lotus’ “Between Friends”, William Shatner’s “Get a Life”, and Axe Cop’s “President of the World” Summary Peter Rubi, Senior Editor at Wire, talks about the Adult Swim Singles program, featuring Flying Lotus’ “Between Friends”, and also reviews the documentary “William Shatner’s Get a Life” and the comic book “Axe Cop: President of …
Monito’s Latest Pop Culture Review: Graphic Canon, Snow White and the Huntsman, Workaholics, and Batman Arkham City Summary Monito’s senior editor Peter Rubi reviews the latest pop culture releases of the week, including volume one of the Graphic Canon, Snow White and the Huntsman, Workaholics, and the Batman Arkham City Game of the Year Edition. …
Injustice Gods Among Us: A New Superhero Fighting Game Summary In this article, we speak with Ed Boon, the creator of Mortal Kombat, about the new game his team is developing called Injustice Gods Among Us. The game is a superhero fighting game set in the DC universe and promises to offer a unique experience …
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Sleeping Dogs: A Hong Kong Open-World Video Game with Martial Arts Combat Summary In this article, we explore the unique features of Sleeping Dogs, an open-world video game set in Hong Kong, where players take on the role of an undercover cop named Wei Shen. The game’s core mechanics include hand-to-hand combat, driving, and shooting, …
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Rock Band Blitz: A New Twist on the Classic Game Summary In this article, we explore Rock Band Blitz, a downloadable game that brings a new twist to the classic Rock Band game. With power-ups, explosions, and a broad range of songs to choose from, Rock Band Blitz offers a fun and competitive single-player experience …
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Hitman Absolution: A New Level of Assassination Summary In this article, we explore the new features of the upcoming game, Hitman Absolution. From the various ways to carry out a hit, to the balance between in-depth mechanics and accessibility, we speak with the game’s art director to uncover what sets this game apart from its …