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The Hurt Locker

Put's the "Must" in "Must-See"

By Guest Writer on Monday, 29 Jun, 2009 – 13:45 | 6 Comments
The Hurt Locker

By Gear Patrol Reader Philippe Iujvidin:
The Hurt Locker is the latest in a batch of Iraq War films; Jarhead, The Kingdom, Rendition, and Stop-Loss are others that come to mind. The Hurt Locker can be …

Storm of Steel

A Gripping, First-Hand Account from a WWI Soldier

By Dan Finkelstein on Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 9:00 | 2 Comments
Storm of Steel

As men, rightly or wrongly, we are judged by our bookshelves. Our reading choices speak to who we are intellectually, as well as what kind of men we are. Every man’s bookshelf should …

Volkswagen Passat CC Review

By Eric Yang on Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2008 – 13:00 | Comment Now
Volkswagen Passat CC Review

By Jay Shoemaker | The Truth About Cars
The CC stood out like a swan amidst a gaggle of homely Jetta ducklings on the VW dealer’s lot, its aesthetic appeal undeniable. In contrast with the company’s …

2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Audi RS4 Review

By Eric Yang on Saturday, 28 Jun, 2008 – 23:44 | 2 Comments
2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Audi RS4 Review

By Mike SolowiowThe Truth About Cars
The fact that we’re even having this discussion tells you how far Audi’s come in the uber-sports sedan sweepstakes. Normally, this comparo would write itself. BMW M3 = driver’s car …

Gear Patrol + The Truth About Cars

By Eric Yang on Friday, 27 Jun, 2008 – 15:41 | Comment Now
Gear Patrol + The Truth About Cars

Gentlemen, we’re pleased to announce that Gear Patrol and The Truth About Cars are teaming up to bring you The Truth About Cars fiercely independent expert car reviews on Gear Patrol. We’ll be highlighting a …

Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks

By Eric Yang on Tuesday, 24 Jun, 2008 – 9:10 | Comment Now
Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks

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 …

OneRepublic | Dreaming Out Loud

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 12 Jun, 2008 – 15:52 | Comment Now
OneRepublic | Dreaming Out Loud

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 …

The Roots | Rising Down

By Thomas Lord on Monday, 19 May, 2008 – 8:55 | Comment Now
The Roots | Rising Down

I was put onto the roots a couple years back. Their blend of hip hop with live instrumentals gives them that distinct sound and sets them apart from the other groups we hear polluting the …

The Dark Knight

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 1 May, 2008 – 15:11 | Comment Now
The Dark Knight

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Question. Why is Christian Bale such a badass?
Answer. This poster.
Cost: $8-$11 at your local theater June 17th

Grand Theft Auto IV

By Thomas Lord on Tuesday, 29 Apr, 2008 – 15:03 | Comment Now
Grand Theft Auto IV

If you haven’t been living in a cave then you know that Grand Theft Auto IV is the fourth installment of Rockstar Games popular series. GTA IV has you playing the role of Niko Bellic, …