MOVIE REVIEW: Backstreet Boys – Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of

Backstreet Boys – Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
Starring: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Kevin Richardson

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

 

The Backstreet Boys had the premiere of their documentary, Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of in Los Angeles. They offered up tickets to their fans for $40 presumably because they were going to be there and they said that there would be “lots of other surprises.” The second part of this review is going to talk about my disappointment with that statement, but first the documentary itself.

I have been a huge Backstreet Boy fan for years. As an American fan I was still getting their European releases shipped to me, so I could enjoy all the music we were not getting here in the state. I had my room wallpapered with their faces and bought every magazine I could find with them in it. I have seen them multiples times in concert and have even had the opportunity to meet them a few times. So needless to say, I was excited for this documentary.

The film started off great with introducing who each Backstreet Boy was and how the group first started out. I really enjoyed how they discussed the drama with their former manager, Lou Pearlman. It was cool to see each of their perspectives on the matter and it looked like it was almost therapeutic for them. The best part was how they each did a hometown visit and we got to see where they came from and someone who influenced them. Even after all this time there is still new things a Backstreet fan can learn.

Nick Carter and Jordan Knight Announce Nick & Knight Album and Tour!

Boy band fangirls everywhere are rejoicing! Nick Carter and Jordan Knight have announced that they have joined together as the duo, Nick & Knight and will be releasing an album followed by a national tour.

Saayyyyyy, whhhhattt?!? You read correctly. The guys launched their official website today and played a snippet of their first single, “Just the Two of Us” on Good Morning America this morning. The single will be available as a free download for those that pre-order the album through their official website today. The national tour begins on September 15th in Nashville and ends November 22nd in Canada. Time to get your boy band fix!

CONCERT REVIEW: Backstreet Boys – In A World Like This Tour

Backstreet Boys – In A World Like This Tour
Opening Act: DJ Pauly D, Jesse McCartney
September 4, 2013
Gibson Amphitheater
Universal City, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

I don’t even know where to start with this show. It was so overwhelming in the most awesome way that all my thoughts on it are jumbled because every cool thing about it keeps popping up in my mind at warp speed. But I guess I’ll begin with the usual background story first. Like many Backstreet fans I’ve been a fan since I was barely a teen. The last time I saw them in concert was fourteen (14) years ago. Crazy to think about, I know.

Nick Carter To Produce Film and He Needs YOUR Help

Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys is making his own horror film, Evil Blessings. Not only will he produce the film, but he co-wrote it and will also star in it. He has teamed up with Rob Carliner, producer of the Oscar winning movie, Crazy Heart. Carter is looking to raise $85,000 through Indiegogo and will match a portion of the funds raised.

He joins other celebs like James Franco, Zach Braff and the Veronica Mars crew who have all raised funds through similar campaigns. There are many different perks for donating including: a personal tweet from Nick, exclusive posters and limited edition t-shirts from the movie and of course a few Backstreet Boys items. You can donate to the campaign here.

MUSIC REVIEW: NKOTBSB – New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys Compilation

NKOTBSB
New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys Compilation
Columbia/Jive/Legacy
By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating:

New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys joining forces is an EPIC union. The frenzy these two boy bands caused in their day is undeniable and to have them team up now is going to be a mega boy band revival. NKOTB and BSB fans will be rejoicing over this compilation that includes five hits from each group, two original joint songs and a mash-up track that is an extended version of the mix they performed at the 2010 American Music Awards.

BOOK REVIEW: Lost In You by Sandy Lo

Lost In You
Sandy Lo

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

 

Boy bands: Most commonly comprised of 3-5 young and attractive guys who sing and dance about love and relationships. They were the obsession of many girls of my generation. I’m not going to lie, I was a fan. That is probably one of the main reasons I was interested in reading this novel. I wanted to see Sandy Lo’s take on this kind of story and I was quite impressed.

Lost In You is Sandy Lo’s debut into the writing world as far as novels go, but she also happens to be the President of Starshine Magazine, an online entertainment magazine with a focus on music. Her love of writing and music combined with having met some of the most prominent boy bands of our time led to Lost In You’s creation.