If you’re ever been single on New Year’s Eve, you know that midnight kisses don’t just happen. They are meticulously planned. Which is exactly why we, single soldiers, need a guide written with military precision to help us execute what may seem like mission impossible. Here is your mission, if you choose to accept it.

Sometimes the best songs are those that don’t take any extra thought to delve into, any unnecessary analysis or self-introspection. Sometimes the best songs just click, hitting home with visceral emotion and lyrics that don’t skip around the point but take aim right at it. Anyone’s who’ve ever lost someone, whether emotionally or literally, can relate to this song, which speaks to loss and hope better than almost any other song I’ve ever heard. And frankly, that ragged guitar solo is genius.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about Halcyon Digest was just how warm everything sounded. Whereas Bradford Cox and company’s earlier work tended to be unwieldy messes of noise thrown loosely under the shoegaze label, Halcyon Digest continued what 2008′s Microcastle begun: transforming Deerhunter into a full-fledged rock band, feet firmly planted in pop territory and beckoning us to just relax and enjoy. When I first heard “Revival” I was astonished at just how straightforward everything was, how easy it was to connect to a band I previously had regarded as somewhat cold. But things aren’t just direct; there’s a depth to these songs that, coming from Cox, is not much of a surprise, but makes Halcyon Digest something more than just a really good rock album. Songs like the self-destructing “Desire Lines” and the gorgeous dream of “Helicopter” seem like the new classic rock, all substance and style without a tipping of the scales one way or the other. “Coronado” is the best Strokes song since Is This It. “He Would Have Laughed” might be the most tragic song of the year, but it’s spindly buildup and cathartic ending seem positively joyful. Halcyon Digest is a record that seems destined to stand the test of time, constructed as it is out of the timeless building blocks of music: guitar, bass, vocals and drums, all done so effortlessly that it’s hard to believe Deerhunter have been doing this for years.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And you know what that means? You need a new wardrobe to usher in this festive season. Now, I can’t quite give you a “Guide of How to Buy a New Wardrobe” – but I can give you some hints on this season’s amazing holiday dress trends that are sure to have you shinning this Holiday season.

TRON: Legacy is the long awaited sequel to the granddaddy of nerd cult classic films, 1982′s Tron. While the original film was hailed for it’s technological advancements (that are, ironically, laughable by today’s standards) the modern rendition will be praised for its visual spectacle complete with neon lights and electronic music provided by Daft Punk…all you need is an ecstasy pill and you’ll be happier than an underage hipster at a rave.

If you’ve ever been disturbed by the idea of an overweight man (who’s been observing your behavior for the past year) sneaking into your home when you’re asleep to leave you things he thinks you want, then prepare yourself for a severe spike on the Santa Claus Creep-o-Meter when you watch Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. It’s a Yule-tide tale so harrowing, you’ll think twice before you hang up your stockings this year.

Garden Of Eden is a film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s novel of the same name, which was released posthumously in 1986. Nearly thirty years later, it is still considered to be one of his most mysterious and controversial works. Screenwriter James Scott Linville and Director John Irvin attempt to capture the provocative nature of this novel, succeeding in most departments.