Neko Case's "People Got a Lotta Nerve," from her album Middle Cyclone, is a catchy — if slightly eerie — song that imagines caged animals taking revenge on those who keep them that way. So it's only appropriate that the music video that accompanies the song would have the same dreamy but creepy imagery. In this little animated gem, a bored redheaded girl gets sucked away from the drudgery Read more

Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. In addition to my picks below, you can also download the Watchmen soundtrack and Neko Case's album Middle Cyclone (check out my thoughts on all her new tracks Read more

Is there gender inequality in Pixar films? — Cinematical The story behind United States of Tara's cool opening credits. — Pop Candy Stevie Wonder is the secret to the Obamas' marriage. — CitizenSugar I could just kiss this post about a kissing reality show. — Popwatch Whoa, that wrestling video game from The Wrestler is real! — Vulture Can't wait till Tuesday? Go download one of Read more

Neko Case's Middle Cyclone was one of the top 10 reasons I got excited about 2009, so when I saw the album was streaming on NPR's site ahead of its March 3 release, I had to take a listen. My first impression in a nutshell: This is an album that's going to grow and grow on me. Case has said she wrote a bunch of love songs for the album, but it's important to note that the term probably means Read more

Seeing as Neko Case's album Middle Cyclone is one of the top 10 things I was most looking forward to for 2009, I'm stoked to hear a little bit of what we can expect when the album is released March 3. "People Got a Lot of Nerve" is a cute little tune that promises great things for the rest of the album. According to "People Got a Lot of Nerve," Neko Case is a "man-man-man-man-man-maneater." The Read more

If you are bold enough to admit that you hate A Charlie Brown Christmas, this post is for you. — CliqueClack TV From Towelhead to Role Models, who are the most offensive movie characters of 2008? — Cinematical Whoa, Neko Case's piano collection is awesome. — Stereogum So yeah, even the original Gossip Girl author thinks Aaron Rose is "icky." — TV Filter Which movie character lives the Read more

Five reasons why Scott Porter should play Ryan on Brothers and Sisters. — The Ausiello Files Dr. Horrible lives on with comics and a soundtrack. — Give Me My Remote Have your pop culture tastes ever mortified you on public transportation? — Popwatch New Neko Case songs? Why yes, my day has been made. — Stereogum What other Chuck Palahniuk novels are headed for big-screen adaptations? Read more