the dope report

L4D’s wave of zombie mutilation continues with this sequel set in New Orleans. Blow ‘em up from afar or get up close and real messy with melee weapons that include electric guitars, machetes, and chainsaws.

The historical epic about a lineage of assassins moves from the medieval Holy Land to Renaissance-era Italy. Exact your kills with precision devices invented by Leonardo da Vinci. Just don’t get spotted by Lorenzo de’ Medici.

This rock and roll supergroup boasts a power trio of Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones. ‘Nuff said.

Indie hip-hop aces Murs and Slug team up with Aesop Rock for another B-movie actress homage. Easily one of the best hip-hop releases of the year.

J.J. Abrams’ reboot gives the legendary franchise a sorely-needed boost of adrenaline and awesomeness.

Now watch Project Mayhem destroy beautiful things in beauitful hi-def.