Reviews

Just Do It

Given an exclusive access by two (Climate Camp and Plane Stupid) environmental and climate change protest groups, Emily James (director, camera) followed them in their endeavors as they enthusiastically executed their plans by putting up camp sites in air strips, super gluing themselves to each other to form human barricades, and serving cups of tea to bystanders to show their passionate sense of responsibility for the future.

Geeter and Ritchcraft: Beyoutofull

Montgomery emcee, Geeter, and producer, Ritchcraft work together to create a powerful and "beyoutofull" record. Composed of 9 tracks, Beyoutofull is a flourishing collection of gorgeous and catchy beats. Geeter is an Alabama native. He grew up in what is considered as one of the worst neighborhoods in the area called King Hill and used his experiences to create lyrics for his music. On the other hand, Ritchcraft, is a Canadian producer/beatmaster that can pretty much create some seriously catchy piece for anyone to enjoy. Together, they create an album whose tracks would easily become a hit in your playlist.

Tango Video Calls

Tango Free Video Calls does exactly what it says: offer video calls and international text at no cost. This app from TangoMe works with tablets, smartphones and PCs. You can make voice calls between PCs, iOS and Android at no cost. The mobile app edition basically has the same features for the three phones. You get an account and there’s no need to set up a password. You can invite your buddies and call them, send text and email. If you are using the voice call feature, you can switch to video on the fly.

Sound Healers: Sound Healers Vol 1

If you want some smooth and eclectic semi-instrumental cuts to keep you company, Sound Healers Vol. 1 would be a great candidate. The album consists of 14 interesting tracks from various talented producers. Compiled by Leeds producer, Bambooman, it was done "to help shed light on some amazing forward thinking producers from across the globe." You'll find tracks from artists like Blank and Kytt, Deft, Zack Christ, Daneat, Sina, Rooflight, Kashmere, as well as Bambooman himself.

Bubble Mania

Bubble Mania is a game for kids, the young at heart and anyone who wants some fun. Created by Team Lava, it is a bubble puzzle adventure game. Players hurl bubbles in the air and match them up with bubbles of a similar color. To move on you have to clear the screen and release the creatures trapped inside the bubbles. Anyone who’s played bubble puzzle games will feel right at home here. Even if you haven’t played any color matching games before, it won’t be long before you get accustomed to the gameplay.

Paolo Pavan: Second

Beautifully endearing, Second is a record that soars with skillful piano work from Italian pianist, Paolo Pavan. Born in Rome in 1970, he grew up studying music and has been taken under the tutelage of teachers like Stefano Sabatini and Riccardo Biseo. He has a degree in piano as well as classical studies. Thanks to this early exposure, the artist has released several compilations containing his original compositions. Second, is the latest in his catalogue and proves to be a soothing, reverie-filled piano piece.

Auto Schedule SMS

If you send and get a lot of SMS messages, you know how cluttered they can get in a hurry. Auto Schedule SMS can solve that problem for you. Created by Tonee Mobile Software Development, the app arranges messages and automatically sends SMS text out. If you are going on a vacation, you can have the app send a message to notify your friends. The app has other uses. You can set it up to automatically relay birthday greetings, anniversary congratulations, well wishes etc. An executive can do the same with business appointments and schedules. Auto Schedule SMS has an easy to understand interface so you’ll get the hang of it quickly.

State Of The Artist: Slopes

Teaming up to create this exciting hip hop extravaganza, Ski Team and State of the Artist ensures listeners will be pleased with their recent collaboration effort. Both outfits have worked together before but they've decided to bring it up a notch by delivering this 12-track compilation with the help of some of the most talented MCs in their roster. Slopes is filled with great party jams and mad rhymes from the SOTA (State of the Artist) boys.

Create

Have you ever wondered what goes inside a child’s mind? Create takes you on a quick journey on how a child’s imagination can be both thrilling and fearful. Written, directed, and animated by Dan MacKenzie over the course of six months while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Create is a stop motion claymation that has been starting its rounds in film festivals including the Fantastic Fest, Newport Beach Film Festival, and the Savannah Film Festival.