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MOVIE REVIEW: Scary Movie 5

Film: Scary Movie 5
Starring: Ashley Tisdale, Simon Rex
Director: Malcolm D Lee

There have been at least a dozen introductions to this review before the one you’re currently reading. I could try and say this is due to the fact that I struggled over which amazing line to lead with, but the honest truth is that I’ve simply found no better way to express that something should be avoided at all costs than to come right out and say it. So, without further ado, Scary Movie 5 is a film you should avoid at all costs. If this message …

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WATCH: Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon – “History of Rap Pt. 4″; Timberlake Medley

For the entirety of the week, pop icon Justin Timberlake has been appearing on the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon program.

Each night, he has performed two new songs from his upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience, and taken part in one of the show’s sketches. These have included a barber shop quartet version of his hit “Sexyback,” a Canadian soap opera pilot featuring Steve Carell, and a summer camp set tribute to Toto’s “Africa.”

Wrapping up Timberweek, Fallon and Timberlake took it upon themselves to perform the fourth installment of their “History of Rap” medley series. Spanning from Sugar …

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STREAM: The Ready Set – “For The Better” (Dedicated to Taylor Swift)

Pop hitmakers The Ready Set have released a song dedicated to the queen of broken hearts, Ms. Taylor Swift.

Hitting the net earlier today, “For The Better” is a near-ballad track about how the often sad Swift should look beyond the negative and focus on all the good she has in her life. It’s lighthearted and fun, but still built on the pop principles that has carried TRS this far in their career. You can stream the song below.

The description for the video includes the following message:

Every time a celebrity couple breaks up, we all expect them to

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MOVIE REVIEW: 30 Nights Of Paranormal Activity With The Devil Inside The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Film:30 Nights Of Paranormal Activity With The Devil Inside The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Director: Craig Moss

Spoof films have been part of Hollywood since the early days of cinema, so it should come as little-to-no surprise that the world of theatrical parodies is planning on taking quite a few shots at found footage in the new year. As far as big studios are concerned, A Haunted House and Scary Movie 5 will be battling for your comedic dollars at the box office, but there are a number of indie titles slowly making their way into the spotlight …

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WATCH: The Swellers Experience “Pretty Normal Activity”

Flint, Michigan punk diehards The Swellers are some of the wittiest guys in the current alternative scene. To celebrate the Halloween season, Anto Boros (part-time documentarian/full-time bassist for The Swellers) asks what would happen when his band and friends spend a night in an unknown place in his new short, Pretty Normal Activity. Featuring members of The Swellers, Into It. Over It. and Broadway Calls, this clip is sure to make the start of your October 31 an entertaining one. You can view the video after the jump.

The Swellers are currently promoting their new EP, Running Out Of

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Overly Attached Girlfriend Returns, Covers Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe”

The internet is powered by memes and we rarely get a chance to bring them to light on UTG, but today is different. Not long ago, a YouTube user by the name of “wzr0713″ uploaded a video of herself parodying Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend.” Her personality, and in some ways her lack thereof, made the video an instant viral sensation that has since spawned 5.7 million video views and countless memes.

Many viral sensations tend to fall back into the grey of internet anonymity, but as of yesterday our beloved “Overly Attached Girlfriend” is looking to keep the attention …

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Driver Friendly Release “Messidona” Tribute Video, Summer Tour

Texas’ own Driver Friendly are back on Under The Gun Review today, with the creative music video tribute for their song “Messidona” and it is an instant hit.

The band take this opportunity to showcase their love of Tom Hanks and pay tribute to all of his classic movie roles. Look out for Forrest Gump, Toy Story, Saving Private Ryan and more visually stimulating parodies. This incredible song is off of the band’s album, Bury A Dream, that was released independently. UTG highly recommends checking out this video and album as soon as possible.

Driver Friendly will also be …

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DAMMIT: Miss Spoof Films? Don’t Worry, “The Starving Games” Are On The Way!

The talk of the Mayan calendar foretelling the end of the world has been disproven by countless scientists, but this morning’s movie news does affirm our belief that humanity is slipping ever closer to the edge of extinction.

Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, the two guys who struck gold with Scary Movie over a decade ago before turning their (lack of) writing talents to parodying every genre and major feature they could craft a poop joke around, have announced they are beginning work on a parody film based off The Hunger Games entitled, The Starving Games. Peter Safran will …

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HOLY SH!T: The Original Singer of the Pokemon Theme Song Sings Ron Paul Parody

Remember the original Pokémon theme song? You know the one. “I want to be the very best like no one ever was…” Yea, that one.

Well the original English dub theme song was simply called “Pokémon Theme” and performed by Jason Paige in 1998 as the opening song to each episode. Quite a few years have passed since then, and of course and Mr. Paige certainly doesn’t want to be tied to a children’s anime television show any more. Or does he?

Turns out, Jason Paige is a huge Ron Paul supporter. Like, HUGE. So much so that he decided …

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Fun. Are Not Amused By “We Are Young” Parodies

A new interview with fun. has revealed at least one member of the pop trio fails to see the humor in the recent rash of “We Are Young” parodies circling the net.

Speaking with MTV, vocalist Nate Reuss was questioned as to whether or not he had witnessed any of the viral clips floating around the web. His response:

“I get an e-mail about every other day being like, ‘You’ve gotta see this parody.’ [And] I’m not going to go Coolio on the situation and say I’m not into parodies, but I’m going to say, chances are, it’s not

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The Maine Release “Metamorphosis” Mockumentary

The Maine spent the better part of 2011 breaking away from the world of record deals and spearheading their careers. To kickoff 2012, the group is celebrating their long journey with the release of a new mockumentary and UTG has the stream.

Poking fun at their rise to pop rock godliness, Metamorphosis is a shot, fun parody of music documentaries and offers fans yet another chance to get up close and personal with the band. You can view the short film for yourself, after the jump.

The Maine released Pioneer at the beginning of December and have already begun touring …

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MUSIC VIDEO: Baracka Flocka Flames – I Run The Military

Perhaps the most surprising submission of the morning, Baracka Flocka Flames has returned with “I Run The Military.”

Rarely seen since the release of his original Waka Flocka parody, Baracka Flocka Flames is back just in time to comment on Obama’s current successes as we prepare to enter the 2012 election year. If you love hip hop and political humor, this is definitely going to make your day. Click past the jump to check it out.