Dan's Recs: As Random As It Gets

By: Dan Lesiczka, Music Director

1. The Walking Dead



I'm sure by now most people have heard about the AMC series "The Walking Dead", which is just starting its second season. If you haven't, I'd definitely recommend catching up on it. It is well worth your time. The show is based on a series of comics which focuses on a group of people trying to survive in a post apocalyptic world overrun with flesh-hungry zombies. The series is well-made and features plenty of action and even more drama.

2. "Linsanity"

It may be hard to believe, but I'm a huge sports buff, and quite frankly this is one of the best sports stories I have heard in a while.

Jeremy Lin plays point guard for the New York Knicks right now, and has the record for the most points in the first 5 starts of his career. The guy graduated from Harvard, wasn't drafted, bounced around the NBA and the D league, and finally got a chance to play because of injuries for the Knicks. It's safe to say he hasn't looked back since. He went from sleeping on his brother's couch to becoming a phenom in the NBA and sweeping the nation in the process.

3. American Dad

There once was a time when "American Dad" was thought to be the ugly sister of "Family Guy" that nobody seemed to respect, but that time is over. "American Dad" has now clearly become the the better of the 2 and is slowly becoming better and better as "Family Guy" weakens. "American Dad" is my favorite show on TV now; the storylines and punchlines are great, as well the references to obscure pop culture events and people.

4. Super Smash Bros.

Easily my favorite fighting game of all time. The game has all the attributes necessary for to be successful, memorable Nintendo characters, great levels and graphics, easy controls, and unmatched multiplayer gameplay. Nintendo has continued to make the game better as well, without losing its original essence by adding in characters, levels, and modes of play.


5. Animal Kingdom

"Animal Kingdom" is one of my favorite movies in recent memory. It is an Australian independent film released in 2010, based on a family in Melbourne that robs banks for a living--or used to, at least.

The corrupt police department has forced them into hiding, but there is also a lot of turmoil among the family. Things eventually go from bad to worse, pinning relatives against one another. If you like crime/mob films, I definitely recommend checking it out.