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I know you don't probably want to hear this from your number 1 source of Sunday night entertainment, but we cannot continue to ignore the truth. Summer is over. The time for relaxing is done, and everyone needs to get back into the swing of things. However, Sunday is not quite done, so here at TGOI, we decided to give you all the tools you need to de-stress yourselves and get relaxed for the impending education apocalypse. The back to school Weekly Recommendation begins... NOW. Sorry about that, my caps-lock button got stuck.
Blazing Saddles - Mel Brooks (movie) Author: Chris
Considering I couldn't really think of a film that would calm and relax, I decided to go with the next best thing: Comedy. Now in my personal opinion, there is no comedy more stupid, more bizarre, more idiotic than Blazing Saddles. Is that a good thing? I think you know the answer. Just for clarity, it is a good thing. Blazing Saddles takes a stab at the western genre, as well as, well, the entire concept of what make a film a film. There is so many stupid jokes, absurd fourth-wall breaks and obvious western clichés in this movie that you will be laughing from the minute it starts to the minute it ends. Except for the when the theme plays, because soon enough you will be singing along to that shit. I really don't want to spoil what little of a plot this film has, because you need to know nothing about this film to really allow its absurd humour to take full effect. The third act will literally make you question everything, whilst laughing hysterically. Go watch this film immediately, it will put you in the right mood for getting back into the swing of things.
Vigil - Jack Wall & Sam Hulick (Music) - Author: Darren
If you know me (and why on Earth wouldn't you?), you'll know that I love Mass Effect, it's massively effective in making me massively eclectic. I'm making that joke to much, you might start to actively suspect it (NO. BAD DARREN!). Ah, where was I? Oh yes, Mass Effect. I love the game and it's music. It's a fantastic score on par with some of the greatest movies. One piece in particular is Vigil. It's immensely relaxing which might be due to it's use in game, both at the start menu and a huge plot revelation (that scene is fucking fantastic, by the way). It is definitely the most relaxing video game music that I have heard and being my introduction to one of my favourite games goes a long way. I absolutely love it, it's my go to relaxation music but don't take my word for it (actually, you should), listen to it here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV1pPgpcAVw].
GTA 5 - Rockstar Games (Game) - Author: Darren
Do you ever wish you could murder everyone? Then maybe we should have dinner sometime. Stop blushing, you're making me uncomfortable. Anyway, GTA is the game for you, violence is cathartic after all. The world is your oyster or, if you're not big on seafood, make up another analogy.
On a more serious note, violence can be fun, that's the motto for the games industry. Beating and blowing the citizens of Los Santos in an upward direction is perversely fun. If that's not your cup of liquidised foetus, you can always take a drive or stroll, maybe play some sport. You can even do what I do, take photos of stunning digital vistas and risk you life doing so, it's up to you. It's up to you because the size of the map and variance in activity is phenomenal. I was so close to picking Saints Row 4 this week but GTA has so much more to offer everyone, both in longevity and overall fun.
If you don't like what I've suggested, you still have a mechanically solid game to lose yourself and, with a world this huge and detailed, you'll want to stay.
So there you have it, a relaxing little list before your anus is pressed firmly into a classroom chair. Unless it's not, of course. Until next time, keep breathing (please don't), The Artists Formerly Known as.
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