The iTunes comic follow-up feels like either a cash grab, or a misread on the part of the makers.

What Modern Warfare 2 does as a game makes it a must-buy. But what it says, and how it says it, is a much more fascinating question.

Just as Rockstar are verging on gaming’s closest thing to a Scorcese film, they swing the needle back toward a big zany playground for something that’s bigger, but not necessarily better.

Brian and Spencer discuss Paranormal Activity, Beatles Rock Band, Trials HD, new albums by Girls and The Mountain Goats, the novels Child 44 and The Magicians, Glen Beck’s misdeeds and turtle stackery with our bonus guest Gino.

Though there are moments of brilliance, elements of the game fight against each other and prevent it from being the instant classic it could have been — not unlike another long-awaited metal masterpiece.

A full month in, this project has been a lot easier than expected. In fact, I feel like I’m just getting started. Also features ‘Lady Snowblood’, ‘Dark City’, ‘Following’, and ‘Some Like It Hot’.

By week three, there have been some noticeable effects. I’ve had to bump up the treadmill a couple notches, and I’ve raised my movie standards a bit too. Also features ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’, ‘Tyson’, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and ‘Dial M for Murder’.

As with any new routine, a strong start, and then a few hurdles after the initial burst of enthusiasm. Includes ‘Hancock’, ‘Reprise’, ‘Perfect Blue’, ‘Manhattan’, and ‘Laura’.

After watching a movie a day, some observations that go a bit deeper into the implications of ‘Zombieland’ and ‘Adventureland’, ‘Paranormal Activity’ and ‘[REC]’.

An experiment begins: a simple regimen to combat the twin menaces of backlog and beer gut. Hop on the treadmill for at least 20 minutes every single day, and watch a movie every single night. Also features ’12 Angry Men’, ‘On the Waterfront’, ‘Duck Soup’, and ‘[REC]’.