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A$AP Rocky: LIVELOVEA$AP
Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky just signed a deal for $3 million, so you should probably get up to speed. Here's his debut mixtape featuring production from Clams Casino and Spaceghostpurrp.

New On Netflix: F/X
Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy star in this fun '80s thriller about a special effects man hired to stage the murder of a mob informant.

New On Netflix: Bill Cunningham New York
An 80-year-old photographer who gets around via bicycle captures the fashion sense of the Big Apple in this excellent documentary.

What’s New In Games This Week
The hits, they keep on coming, with yet another game of the year candidate arriving this week, among other things.

House of the Dead: Overkill Game Review
Get the lowdown on Sega's next chapter in the House of the Dead franchise with our complete review of how the light gun shooter stacks up against the dead.

New On Netflix: Dark Fields
David Carradine, Dee Wallace and Richard Lynch bring old-timer integrity to this intriguing horror story about a farming community struck by an ancient curse.

Best Of Netflix: Honorary Tricks And Treats
Happy Halloween! Here are a handful of cinematic ghouls that didn't quite make our Top 20 list from last week that nonetheless will do the trick if you're looking for a treat on Netflix tonight.

The Rum Diary Review
The adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's early novel is a likable and spirited pre-gonzo romp but ultimately too watered-down to truly "take the bastards down."

Gorilla vs. Bear: Halloween 2011
Happy Hipster Halloween! Gorilla vs Bear put out this spooky hour-plus mix. More for your headphones than for a party. Go ahead and scare yourself.

New On Netflix: Case 39
Renee Zellweger brings home a demonic child in this devilishly entertaining horror flick featuring all sorts of crazy death scenes.

New On Netflix: The Ward
John Carpenter's first feature film in ten years is a modest yet entertaining creepshow that proves the former Master of Horror still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Best Of Netflix: Top 20 Movies For Halloween
Staying in on Halloween night with a good scary movie? We've compiled a bag of 20 cinematic tricks and treats for you to choose from. Turn off the lights, grab some candy and celebrate All Hallow's Eve with Netflix.

Spotlight: The Best Of CMJ
CMJ is done for another year, its 31st to be exact, and like most 31 year-olds this music marathon has grown and matured significantly from its early College Music Journal days. Without the aid of cloning and time travel abilities it would be impossible to attend every show, but we did our best. Here are five highlights from this year.

Elevate 2 Teaser Trailer
Elevate 2 explores the obscure world of professional hill climbing. The sport achieved its height of popularity during the Great Depression so a resurgence seems only fitting during the Great Recession.

New On Netflix: Betty Blue
Beatrice Dalle is the craziest gal in France in this kooky-steamy piece of '80s art house Euro-trash filled with epic screaming matches and hot sex scenes.

New On Netflix: Red State
Kevin Smith's ambitious horror thriller about three high school kids who run afoul of an extremist religious group is a flawed but fascinating piece of uncompromised filmmaking

What’s New In Games This Week
The release of Battlefield 3 alone would have been enough, but there's plenty more to looking forward to this week!

What’s New In Music This Week
This Week: Coldplay's neon spray-painted fifth album; Justice's return is not completely triumphant; Surfer Blood continues their pop craft on a four-song EP; Deer Tick's liveliest album yet; Denver foursome Woodsman get loud.

New On Netflix: Ginger Snaps Back
There are some good performances and decent werewolf action in this prequel that's ultimately crushed by its own (admirable) ambitions.

Explosions In The Sky Poster Process
DKNG Studios, who documented their process for a sweet Black Keys poster, have released another video, this time working on a project for Explosions In The Sky.

Paranormal Activity 3 Review
For the third year in a row, Paranormal Activity is the cleverest trick and the tastiest treat at the movies.

New On Netflix: Death Wish
Charles Bronson strikes down upon the wicked with great vengeance and furious anger in this classic revenge flick.

NY Comic Con Coverage for Resident Evil: Revelations
Capcom's second 3DS Resident Evil title will be here soon enough and there's going to be some differences in the series' storyline. Check out what to expect RE at this year's NY Comic Con.

New On Netflix: Dee Snider’s Strangeland
The Twisted Sister frontman delivers a not-bad and definitely ahead-of-its-time tale of the dangers of Internet chat rooms.

Spotlight: Your Influences Are Showing
Has it all been done before? Maybe. What's the difference between a reference and an outright copy? Let's explore that fine line with some blatant examples.

New On Netflix: The Last Exorcism
Patrick Fabian and Ashley Bell are excellent in this unsettling parable about a career trickster suddenly called upon to actually be a mean, motherfu**in' servant of God.

Super High Me
Comedian Doug Benson sets out to smoke marijuana for 30 days, enduring medical, IQ, and psychic evaluations providing unexpected results. Along the way Doug performs across the country and hangs with fellow notable comedians. Watch the entire documentary.

NY Comic Con Celebrates Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III has become an icon over the last decade and there's no better way to celebrate this milestone than bringing the game to iOS and Android. Check out Heavy's first hand GTA coverage at NY Comic Con.

New On Netflix: Slices of Life
Anthony G. Sumner's gleefully creative horror anthology film pulls out all the stops and puts on quite the impressive freak show.

What’s New In Games This Week
Batman's got bigger problems, Ratchet & Clank have two new friends for you to play as, and the music genre's best hope for a revival are all here for you to enjoy this week.

