Oh GOB...

Film:
The Brothers Solomon(dir. Bob Odenkirk)
The best way to sum it up is to rip off the quote on the front cover: it's Dumb and Dumber meets Knocked Up. That's not to say that it comes close to either of those films in terms of quality since the whole affair is a relatively laughless experience because the characters are so upbeat and cheerful that they come across as more creepy than funny. This is a serious contender for worst film from last year with supposedly funny moments like a somewhat overweight woman getting hit by a bus, Will Arnett's character kissing and then licking the wet footprint of the chick he wants to bag, and essentially every line reading by Will Forte. It was bad.
*1/2 out of ****
Music:
Disfear - Live the Storm
Probably the best thing I've listened to from this year so far, but given the group's pedigree(singer from At the Gates, guitarist from Entombed), it's still kind of disappointing. In Exodus is a highlight.
*** out of ****
The Raveonettes - Lust Lust Lust
Its a lot like the recent album by The Magnetic Fields in that it sounds all shoegaze-y and pop-y. I'd rate the albums about the same, but I'd probably give this one the edge.
**1/2 out of ****
British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music?
It has some songs that are on the cusp of being good but they all end up falling short. The whole album screams EPIC and in a way is a mess because of it. It's overlong and the opening track sounds a little too much like Modest Mouse's "Float On" to the point that it almost verges on plagiary. It's interesting enough to maybe warrant a listen, but overall, it's pretty average.
** out of ****