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‘Generation Kill’ follows the highly trained Marines of First Recon Battalion through the first 40 days of the Iraq war. The seven-part miniseries portrays the true story of the young Marines’ experience at the tip of the spear of the American invasion, as they contend with equipment shortages, incompetent commanding officers, ever evolving Rules of Engagement and an unclear strategy. [via HBO]

Our Take: If you’ve ever known the duress of working in a chaotic environment then you know only a hundredth of what a First Recon Marine must face. Get the gripping (and gritty) miniseries onto your DVR, now. Read more about the show here. Sundays @ 9pm.

The Neptunes consist of Grammy Award winning producers and songwriters Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, but the N.E.R.D. tri-fecta consists of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and longtime friend Shae Haley. ‘Seeing Sounds’ is an intense mash-up of hip-hop beats, rock riffs, rumbling crunk rhythms and soul music. This diversity of sound is what N.E.R.D. is best at and this album doesn’t disappoint.

A little background: ‘Seeing Sounds’, was inspired by a show the trio watches on the Discovery channel about synesthesia - a neurological disorder that causes people to experience sounds as colors or as objects in their minds. I can’t attest to seeing actual sounds, but this album puts N.E.R.D. back on the same track that ‘In Search’ was on. Long story short, it’s an album that fulfills my cravings when I’m in the mood for everything.

Cost: $11 @ Amazon

With the premiere of the ‘Quantum of Solace’ trailer it appears men the world over can rest assured the new James Bond movie will not disappoint. Afterall, ‘Quantum of Solace’ will be all about the ‘revenge’ picking up 20 minutes after ‘Casino Royale’ ended. The full trailer after the jump. 129 days left to November 7, 2008.
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Hulu Days of Summer have have brought Lost In Translation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the underappreciated Nova series to a monitor near you, but today they’ve premiered the genius, that is, Raising Arizona. And that, gentlemen, is worth your attention.

So shrink your browser, drop it in the left corner of your monitor (behind Outlook), and watch the entire movie after the jump.

You can catch all of Hulu’s other Days of Summer premieres here.

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With a name like Sebastian Faulks, you might think it was one of the series’ characters authoring the new James Bond novel, but alas Faulks is real and he’s done a bang-up job with Devil May Care.

The latest chapter in the spy’s life takes us to the outskirts of Paris where an Algerian drug runner is executed. Bond is then recalled from his sabbatical in Rome to shadow Dr. Julius Gorner who’s pharamaceutical empire has taken a turn towards opium related drugs, legal and illegal. The female accomplice, is Scarlett Papava. A Parisian who we undoubtedly is described as a woman with limitless… facets.

Lest you think this is set in modern-day times, Faulks has taken off right were Ian Flemming left Bond, the Cold War. A welcome turn, in my opinion.

Cost: $17 @ Amazon

Your joy for Johnnie Walker can only be surpassed by sharing it with others in a Johnnie Walker Private Tasting. It’s only available to Striding Man Society Members (free registration), but it’s an experience you will undoubtedly win much praise and adoration from your friends for hosting.

A Johnnie Walker Master of Scotch will bring all the necessary components to host a tasting event at your location of choice including Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, Green Label, Gold Label and the much beloved Blue Label. The concierge will organize every detail of the event from the invitations right down to arrangement of transportation home for your guests after the event.

Cost: $2,500+ @ Johnnie Walker Private Tasting

Does three grand sound prohibitive? Well, host your own Johnnie Walker tasting event then.

Purchase a Johnnie Walker Limited Edition Tasting Kit, your JW Labels of choice, I suggest starting with Black Label, invite some friends over and enjoy the finer taste of life.

Cost: $50 @ Johnnie Walker

If any of you men know much about automobiles then you’ve probably heard of Top Gear. BBC’s take on auto reviews, in television format. Not just a regular television show though, an incredible program with Hollywood blockbuster production levels.

Undoubtedly, it’s co-host and anchor, Jeremy Clarkson that brings much of the show’s panache. His DVD, Clarkson: Heaven and Hell brings you his critical review of the best and worst cars in the automotive world with Clarkson’s signature sarcasm, wit and outstanding commentary.

Cost: $17 @ BBC America Shop

Dinner In The Sky brings an entirely new meaning to “work dinner”. If one were inclined to make a contrived joke here, they might even jest that it brings dinner to entirely new heights, but that would be too obvious.

Make your next meal, meeting, drinks, gathering unforgettable with Dinner In the Sky, an offering that essentially takes a catered meal, complete with chef, waiter, entertainer, and 12 lucky guests 50 meters into the air on a custom platform. And there is no limit to where you can participate so long as there’s 500 square meters of secure space. An additional crane can elevate a band, second dinner platform or item of your choosing. Trying to make an impression? Can’t think of a better way than Dinner In The Sky.

Now, it’s time to convince Eric to make this happen for a few lucky Gear Patrol readers.

Cost: $5,000 for 2 hours + options @ Dinner In The Sky

Somewhere in between The Cure and U2 lies OneRepublic. An anthemic rock band from Colorado Springs (insert requisite comparisons to The Fray here).

Lead by singer/pianist/producer Ryan Tedder and lead guitarist Zach Filkins, OneRepublic’s latest album shows that some good can come from MySpace. OneRepublic’s alternative pop/rock style meshes well and will undboutedly make the “road-trip” cut. Dreaming Out Loud includes the remix of ‘Apologize’, a Timbaland produced song awarded UK’s most popular radio song in history.

Cost: $11 @ Amazon | $10 @ iTunes

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15th. Arguably the most important man, nay person, in your life is worthy of some thought and consideration. Whether your father’s the grill maven or a speed demon we’ve got great gift ideas for dad this year.

Either way, we seriously doubt he’ll care for a gift more than he’ll care for some mano-e-mano with the most important person in his life, you.

Read on for the 2008 Gear Patrol Father’s Day Gift Guide.

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