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Atlantic records band
It was a band on Atlantic Records from 1991 to 1993 featuring original members: singer-songwriter Michael Bramon, guitarist-songwriter John Valentine Carruthers (formerly of Siouxsie And The Banshees -where he had replaced Robert Smith who had left to form The Cure), and drummer-songwriter Paul Ferguson (formerly of Killing Joke -which he co-founded).
Crush was previously known as Pleasurehead on Island Records from 1990-1991. Bramon left Crush to form Head with Saraya, Joan Jett guitarist-songwriter Tony Bruno (aka Tony Rey) in 1993 (Bruno later joined and co-wrote for Enrique Iglesias, and produced and co-wrote for Mandy Moore). Carruthers is a co-writer of the Banshees classic song, "Cities In Dust." Ferguson, who co-wrote "The Wait." made famous by Metallica, later joined his former drum roadie, Alex Patterson in The Orb. In 1990, the unsigned Patterson, whilst working as an assistant to UK remixer Youth, had sent Bramon & Ferguson his early Orb demos- and he was then tapped to remix Pleasurehead's "She Came Down" (later remixed for US radio in 1993 by PM Dawn. The Orb was soon signed to Island Records himself through some initial efforts & connections made at Island (and their sub-label Delicious Vinyl) by Bramon & Ferguson. Pleasurehead was formed originally with bassist Legion, who was introduced to Bramon by MTV 120 Minutes VJ-producer-co-creator Dave Kendall, Bramon's roommate in New York City at that time.
Kendall was originally brought on board to 120 Minutes in 1986 by MTV executive Judy McGrath (later president of MTV) through connections made to MTV by Bramon. In 1993 Kendall left MTV to host and write the weekly television show Music Scoupe on the Fox network. Matt Pinfield then replaced Kendall as host of 120 Minutes shortly thereafter. Obviously compiled and written by Michael Bramon.
Crush was previously known as Pleasurehead on Island Records from 1990-1991. Bramon left Crush to form Head with Saraya, Joan Jett guitarist-songwriter Tony Bruno (aka Tony Rey) in 1993 (Bruno later joined and co-wrote for Enrique Iglesias, and produced and co-wrote for Mandy Moore). Carruthers is a co-writer of the Banshees classic song, "Cities In Dust." Ferguson, who co-wrote "The Wait." made famous by Metallica, later joined his former drum roadie, Alex Patterson in The Orb. In 1990, the unsigned Patterson, whilst working as an assistant to UK remixer Youth, had sent Bramon & Ferguson his early Orb demos- and he was then tapped to remix Pleasurehead's "She Came Down" (later remixed for US radio in 1993 by PM Dawn. The Orb was soon signed to Island Records himself through some initial efforts & connections made at Island (and their sub-label Delicious Vinyl) by Bramon & Ferguson. Pleasurehead was formed originally with bassist Legion, who was introduced to Bramon by MTV 120 Minutes VJ-producer-co-creator Dave Kendall, Bramon's roommate in New York City at that time.
Kendall was originally brought on board to 120 Minutes in 1986 by MTV executive Judy McGrath (later president of MTV) through connections made to MTV by Bramon. In 1993 Kendall left MTV to host and write the weekly television show Music Scoupe on the Fox network. Matt Pinfield then replaced Kendall as host of 120 Minutes shortly thereafter. Obviously compiled and written by Michael Bramon.
The REM song called Orange Crush
"Orange Crush"
Single by R.E.M.
from the album Green
Released December 1988 (US)
May 1989 (UK)
Format 7" Single
Recorded 1988
Genre Rock
Length 3:51
Label Warner Bros. Records
Producer(s) Scott Litt & R.E.M.
Peak chart positions
#28 (UK)
#1 (US Modern Rock, US Mainstream Rock)
R.E.M. singles chronology
"Stand"
(1988) "Orange Crush"
(1989) "Pop Song 89"
(1989)
"Orange Crush" was the second single from R.E.M.'s sixth studio album, Green, in 1989. It failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 despite reaching #1 on both the Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks. It peaked at #28 on the UK Singles Charts, easily making it the band's then-highest chart in Britain.
Though Michael Stipe's lyrics are generally oblique, it is thought that the title of this song refers to Agent Orange, the defoliant/herbicide used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.
As a guest on the late-night show Last Call with Carson Daly, Michael explained that the song was about a young football player leaving the comforts of home for the war in Vietnam.
The song was placed on R.E.M.'s Warner Bros. Records compilation In Time - The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003 in 2003.
The song will be playable in the upcoming video game Rock Band.
Cover versions
British indie rock band Editors recorded it as the B-side for the re-issue of the "Blood" single. The remake of the song was also featured in "The Metamorphosis," a fourth-season episode of The OC.
They also played the song at the 2006 V Festival with New York based band We Are Scientists
Track listing
All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe unless otherwise indicated.
"Orange Crush" – 3:50
"Ghostrider" (Suicide) – 3:47
Crush
Studio album by Bon Jovi
Released June 13, 2000
Recorded Sanctuary II Studio in New Jersey
Genre Hard rock
Length 61:14
Label Mercury
Producer Luke Ebbin, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Bon Jovi chronology
These Days
(1995) Crush
(2000) One Wild Night Live 1985-2001
(2001)
Singles from Crush
"It's My Life"
Released: May 23, 2000
"Say It Isn't So"
Released: 2000
"Thank You For Loving Me"
Released: 2000
Bon Jovi's seventh studio album, Crush, was released on June 13, 2000. It was their first studio album after a five-year hiatus from recording. Although Bon Jovi had never been a critical favorite, they had been consistent best-sellers around the globe. Crush re-established this reputation, with typical catchy choruses and anthemic, metal riffs. "It's My Life" was particularly ubiquitous in the United States and UK.
Approximate sales were in excess of two million copies, making the album double platinum in the USA and with sales over 9 million copies world wide, making it a best seller.
The album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2001 Grammy Awards.Contents [hide]
1 Track listing
2 Special Edition Bonus CD
3 Singles
4 Charts and Success
4.1 Album Charts
4.2 Year-ends albums charts of 2000
5 Personnel
Track listing
"It's My Life" – 3:44
"Say It Isn't So" – 3:28
"Thank You for Loving Me" – 5:07
"Two Story Town" – 5:10
"Next 100 Years" – 6:19
"Just Older" – 4:28
"Mystery Train" – 5:13
"Save the World" – 5:31
"Captain Crash & the Beauty Queen From Mars" – 4:31
"She's a Mystery" – 5:18
"I Got the Girl" – 4:35
"One Wild Night" – 4:18
"I Could Make a Living Out of Lovin' You" (Demo)" - 4:39
"Neurotica" (USA Bonus Track) / "It's My Life (Dave Bascombe Mix)" (UK Bonus Track) - 3:44
"Say It Isn't So (UK Mix)" (UK Bonus Track) - 3:36
Special Edition Bonus CD
Disc. 2 (LIVE FROM OSAKA)
Runaway
Mystery Train
Rockin' In The Free World
Just Older
It's My Life
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Singles
Crush produced three singles, "It's My Life", "Say It Isn't So" and "Thank You For Loving Me". A remix of "One Wild Night" was later released from their following live album, One Wild Night Live.It's My Life
22 second sample of It's My Life by Bon Jovi
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Say It Isn't So
21 second sample of Say It Isn't So by Bon Jovi
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Thank You For Loving Me
30 second sample of Thank You For Loving Me by Bon Jovi
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Charts and Success
Albums #6 on Europe Year-End albums chart of 2000 and #7 on CNN WorldBeat albums chart of 2000. Album certified 3xPlatinum in Japan, 2xPlatinum in USA, Canada and Europe, platinum in UK and Australia. Total worldwide sales is over 10,000,000 copies and is Bon Jovi's 6th biggest selling album worldwide. Album topped Europe Official album chart - seven weeks and 15 weeks in top-10.
The first single "It's My Life" is among the most popular recent Bon Jovi singles and was #3 on best selling worldwide singles of 2000. Single "It's My Life" topped the European single chart for 4 weeks. The second single "Say It Isn't So" was #5 in Russia, #8 in Europe and Global single chart, #9 in Australia and #10 in UK. Single "Thank You For Loving Me" was #13 in Global single chart, #8 in Russia and Europe, #57 in USA and #12 in UK.
Album Charts
No.1 in CNN Worldbeat, Europe, Asia, UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, Belgium, Lebanon, Switzerland, Australia, Slovenia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Cyprus, Peru, India, Austria, Wales, Yugoslavia, Finland, Turkey.
No.2 in Sweden, Spain, Korea, Japan.
No.3 in Ireland, Portugal, Denmark, Hungary.
No.4 in Canada, Czech Republic, Norway, Greece.
No.9 in Russia, USA.
Year-ends albums charts of 2000
CNN WorldBeat: #1
Europe: #1
UK: #1
US: #1
Belgium: #1
Italy: #1
Germany: #1
Austria: #1
Switzerland: #1
Australia: #1
Danmark: #1
Finland: #1
Personnel
Jon Bon Jovi - Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Richie Sambora - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Talkbox
David Bryan - Keyboards
Tico Torres - Drums, Percussion
Hugh McDonald - Bass
Studio album by Bon Jovi
Released June 13, 2000
Recorded Sanctuary II Studio in New Jersey
Genre Hard rock
Length 61:14
Label Mercury
Producer Luke Ebbin, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Bon Jovi chronology
These Days
(1995) Crush
(2000) One Wild Night Live 1985-2001
(2001)
Singles from Crush
"It's My Life"
Released: May 23, 2000
"Say It Isn't So"
Released: 2000
"Thank You For Loving Me"
Released: 2000
Bon Jovi's seventh studio album, Crush, was released on June 13, 2000. It was their first studio album after a five-year hiatus from recording. Although Bon Jovi had never been a critical favorite, they had been consistent best-sellers around the globe. Crush re-established this reputation, with typical catchy choruses and anthemic, metal riffs. "It's My Life" was particularly ubiquitous in the United States and UK.
Approximate sales were in excess of two million copies, making the album double platinum in the USA and with sales over 9 million copies world wide, making it a best seller.
The album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2001 Grammy Awards.Contents [hide]
1 Track listing
2 Special Edition Bonus CD
3 Singles
4 Charts and Success
4.1 Album Charts
4.2 Year-ends albums charts of 2000
5 Personnel
Track listing
"It's My Life" – 3:44
"Say It Isn't So" – 3:28
"Thank You for Loving Me" – 5:07
"Two Story Town" – 5:10
"Next 100 Years" – 6:19
"Just Older" – 4:28
"Mystery Train" – 5:13
"Save the World" – 5:31
"Captain Crash & the Beauty Queen From Mars" – 4:31
"She's a Mystery" – 5:18
"I Got the Girl" – 4:35
"One Wild Night" – 4:18
"I Could Make a Living Out of Lovin' You" (Demo)" - 4:39
"Neurotica" (USA Bonus Track) / "It's My Life (Dave Bascombe Mix)" (UK Bonus Track) - 3:44
"Say It Isn't So (UK Mix)" (UK Bonus Track) - 3:36
Special Edition Bonus CD
Disc. 2 (LIVE FROM OSAKA)
Runaway
Mystery Train
Rockin' In The Free World
Just Older
It's My Life
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Singles
Crush produced three singles, "It's My Life", "Say It Isn't So" and "Thank You For Loving Me". A remix of "One Wild Night" was later released from their following live album, One Wild Night Live.It's My Life
22 second sample of It's My Life by Bon Jovi
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Say It Isn't So
21 second sample of Say It Isn't So by Bon Jovi
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Thank You For Loving Me
30 second sample of Thank You For Loving Me by Bon Jovi
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Charts and Success
Albums #6 on Europe Year-End albums chart of 2000 and #7 on CNN WorldBeat albums chart of 2000. Album certified 3xPlatinum in Japan, 2xPlatinum in USA, Canada and Europe, platinum in UK and Australia. Total worldwide sales is over 10,000,000 copies and is Bon Jovi's 6th biggest selling album worldwide. Album topped Europe Official album chart - seven weeks and 15 weeks in top-10.
The first single "It's My Life" is among the most popular recent Bon Jovi singles and was #3 on best selling worldwide singles of 2000. Single "It's My Life" topped the European single chart for 4 weeks. The second single "Say It Isn't So" was #5 in Russia, #8 in Europe and Global single chart, #9 in Australia and #10 in UK. Single "Thank You For Loving Me" was #13 in Global single chart, #8 in Russia and Europe, #57 in USA and #12 in UK.
Album Charts
No.1 in CNN Worldbeat, Europe, Asia, UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, Belgium, Lebanon, Switzerland, Australia, Slovenia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Cyprus, Peru, India, Austria, Wales, Yugoslavia, Finland, Turkey.
No.2 in Sweden, Spain, Korea, Japan.
No.3 in Ireland, Portugal, Denmark, Hungary.
No.4 in Canada, Czech Republic, Norway, Greece.
No.9 in Russia, USA.
Year-ends albums charts of 2000
CNN WorldBeat: #1
Europe: #1
UK: #1
US: #1
Belgium: #1
Italy: #1
Germany: #1
Austria: #1
Switzerland: #1
Australia: #1
Danmark: #1
Finland: #1
Personnel
Jon Bon Jovi - Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Richie Sambora - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Talkbox
David Bryan - Keyboards
Tico Torres - Drums, Percussion
Hugh McDonald - Bass
Album
album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985. "So in Love" became the group's first hit single in the US, the album also sold well in the US.
Crush was Stephen Hague's first album as producer. He would go on to achieve success with groups such as Erasure, The Pet Shop Boys and New Order.
Track listing
"So in Love" – 3:29
"Secret" – 3:56
"Bloc Bloc Bloc" – 3:28
"Women III" – 4:26
"Crush" – 4:27
"88 Seconds in Greensboro" – 4:15
"The Native Daughters of the Golden West" – 3:58
"La Femme Accident" – 2:50
"Hold On" – 4:00
"The Lights Are Going Out" – 3:57
Personel
Paul Humphreys: Vocals, Electronic Keyboards, Piano
Andy McCluskey: Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electronic Keyboards
Malcolm Holmes: Drums, Electronic and Acoustic Percussion
Martin Cooper: Vocals, Saxophone, Electronic Keyboards
Kyle Green: Additional Vocals, Piano, Electronic Keyboards
Stephen Hague: Electronic Keyboards, Guitar
Graham Weir: Trombone, Electric Guitar
Neil Weir: Trumpet
Maureen Humphreys: Additional Vocals
Crush was Stephen Hague's first album as producer. He would go on to achieve success with groups such as Erasure, The Pet Shop Boys and New Order.
Track listing
"So in Love" – 3:29
"Secret" – 3:56
"Bloc Bloc Bloc" – 3:28
"Women III" – 4:26
"Crush" – 4:27
"88 Seconds in Greensboro" – 4:15
"The Native Daughters of the Golden West" – 3:58
"La Femme Accident" – 2:50
"Hold On" – 4:00
"The Lights Are Going Out" – 3:57
Personel
Paul Humphreys: Vocals, Electronic Keyboards, Piano
Andy McCluskey: Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electronic Keyboards
Malcolm Holmes: Drums, Electronic and Acoustic Percussion
Martin Cooper: Vocals, Saxophone, Electronic Keyboards
Kyle Green: Additional Vocals, Piano, Electronic Keyboards
Stephen Hague: Electronic Keyboards, Guitar
Graham Weir: Trombone, Electric Guitar
Neil Weir: Trumpet
Maureen Humphreys: Additional Vocals
Info on a movie
It is a 2001 R-rated film written and directed by John McKay and starring Andie MacDowell, Imelda Staunton, Anna Chancellor, Kenny Doughty, and Bill Paterson.
Find more info on Crush at imdb
Find more info on Crush at imdb
US Game Show called Crush
it was a game show which aired on USA Network from March 2000 to August 2000. It was hosted by Andrew Krasny and was known as, "The show that begs for an answer to the question, "Should friends try love?". The contestant first had to guess who the suitors were by their quotes, then determine who among the three had the real crush on him or her. He or she could ask the suitors any helpful question except for, "Do you have a crush on me?" At the end, the suitors would get up, and whoever had the real crush would give the contestant a big hug. The contestant would then have to bring out and open a piece of paper stating their decision, either "just stay friends" or "become lovers!"
UK Game Show
Crush is a UK children's TV game show on the BBC. Friends, parents or teachers of a young person in primary school secretly approach the BBC to tell them about rumours of a crush the kid has on a classmate. The BBC then organises for the programme's presenters, Barney Harwood, Jean Anderson and Jonny Dale, to visit the school, along with a camera crew and programme team.
One of the presenters enters the classroom, says a few words to the teacher and then makes an announcement to the class, calling out the chosen girl or boy to the front to ask them about the alleged crush. Then the person of his or her affection is also called out, and the two of them together with four friends are asked if they want to play Crush to win a 'dream date'. The programme has only ever included heterosexual crushes.
The game takes place in the school hall where a small brightly coloured stage backdrop with red heart-shaped curtains has been set up for recording.
There are a total of four rounds, with up to 25 points available in each of the first three rounds (which often involve questions about teachers, family members, friends or simple tasks), and with many more points in the last round to help catch up. The players must score at least 100 points to win the 'dream date' for all the players - otherwise they get to do a chore instead.
One of the presenters enters the classroom, says a few words to the teacher and then makes an announcement to the class, calling out the chosen girl or boy to the front to ask them about the alleged crush. Then the person of his or her affection is also called out, and the two of them together with four friends are asked if they want to play Crush to win a 'dream date'. The programme has only ever included heterosexual crushes.
The game takes place in the school hall where a small brightly coloured stage backdrop with red heart-shaped curtains has been set up for recording.
There are a total of four rounds, with up to 25 points available in each of the first three rounds (which often involve questions about teachers, family members, friends or simple tasks), and with many more points in the last round to help catch up. The players must score at least 100 points to win the 'dream date' for all the players - otherwise they get to do a chore instead.
Buffy Episode
"Crush" is the 14th episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Plot synopsis
Summary
Dawn has a crush on Spike, who reveals his crush on Buffy when he takes her on a stakeout date. When his advances are turned down, Spike kidnaps Buffy and Drusilla, who has returned to Sunnydale. He tries to force an admission of love from Buffy. Harmony appears as well and breaks up with Spike.
Expanded overview
The Bronze re-opens under new management, and Buffy watches as her friends dance. Spike shows up and tries to carry on a conversation with an un-interested Buffy. Willow reveals that she is suffering from headaches and nosebleeds as a result of her teleportation spell. Buffy spots Ben and offers her thanks to him for looking after Dawn. A train pulls into Sunnydale, but the porter goes on board to find all the passengers dead before he too is attacked.
Buffy returns home, and Giles suggests that Dawn be treated normally. Harmony tries to get Spike in the mood and suggests a game where she pretends to be Buffy. Buffy reads about the train murders, but concludes that it's vampire and not Glory. Buffy searches for Dawn and finds her with Spike, listening to one of his scary stories. Dawn reveals her crush on Spike, but really shocks her sister when she tells of Spike's crush on Buffy.
Buffy and Xander investigate the train and Buffy confesses the possibility of Spike loving her. Buffy finds her mother and sister talking in the kitchen with Spike. He takes her to a warehouse where he believes the vamps from the train are. Buffy confronts Spike about his feelings, but when he confesses his love, she rejects him brutally. Returning to the crypt, Spike is shocked to find his sire and long-time love, Drusilla.
Drusilla tells him of the events in Los Angeles and tries to convince him to return with her. She's already aware of the chip in his head and tries to convince him he can be evil, even with the chip. Harmony arrives and yells at Drusilla for hurting Spike. Spike throws Harmony out of the way, announcing that not only is Drusilla back - he's back. Joyce and Willow talk to Buffy about the problem with Spike and tell her she has to make it clear to Spike that there is nothing.
Spike and Drusilla dance at the Bronze before Dru spots a couple on the catwalk for them to feed on. She snaps the neck of the girl, offering her to Spike before taking the guy for herself. Spike hesitates, but soon vamps and bites. Buffy discovers the extension of Spike's lair underground and a shrine dedicated to herself. As she returns to the surface, Buffy finds Spike and Drusilla waiting for her. Spike watches Drusilla shock Buffy with a cattle prod. After the Slayer collapses, Drusilla turns to Spike, only to be shocked herself as he seizes the cattle prod and uses it on her.
Buffy awakens to find herself chained up in the underground space below Spike's crypt, Drusilla tied to a pole across from her. Spike professes his love and offers to kill Drusilla to convince Buffy of his love. He threatens that if Buffy does not return his love, he'll untie Drusilla and let her kill Buffy. Spike asks for only a small sign that Buffy could love him. Buffy rejects Spike again, and he goes into a rage about women being so difficult. Harmony arrives and shoots Spike with a crossbow bolt. While Harmony and Spike fight, Drusilla breaks free and goes after Buffy while the Slayer is still chained up. Spike saves Buffy and Drusilla leaves, disappointed that Spike can't be helped by anyone.
Harmony leaves Spike, telling him it's completely over between the two of them. Buffy walks home with Spike following her, but Buffy tells him to stay away from her. He tries to follow her into her house, but finds that Willow has cast a spell to prevent his entry and Buffy shuts the door in his face.
Acting
Starring
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg
Emma Caulfield as Anya Jenkins
Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn Summers
James Marsters as Spike
and Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles
Guest Starring
Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Charlie Weber as Ben
Amber Benson as Tara
Juliet Landau as Drusilla
and Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Co-Starring
Frederick Dawson as Porter
Greg Wayne as Student
Joseph DiGiandomenico as Matt
Walt Borchert as Jeff ( as Walter Borchert )
Asher Glaser as Boy In Bronze
Jennifer Bergman as Girl In Bronze
Nell Shanahan as Waitress
Production details
Writing
David Fury, asked to do an episode that took the Buffy/Spike relationship to the next level, decided that it was time for the audience to discover that Spike was in love with Buffy. He says, "...and it then progressed into Buffy finding out, which was something we were saving for later. It turned out to be a good play because we were able to take them to interesting places throughout the rest of the season." According to Fury, the resurrection of Spike and Drusilla's relationship "was really significant in terms of what love means to Spike."[1]
Music
Johannes Brahms - "Hungarian Dance No 5"
Devics - "Key"
Ramones - "I Wanna Be Sedated"
Summercamp - "Happy"
Summercamp - "Play It By Ear"
Quotes and trivia
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The article could be improved by integrating relevant items and removing inappropriate ones.
The pink dress that Anya wears in the scene at the Bronze is later worn by Harmony in the Angel episode "Life of the Party".
Xander refers to Spike as "Evil Dead", a possible reference to the the film of the same name.
Willow and Tara discuss The Hunchback of Notre Dame
This episode marks the final 'real' appearance of Drusilla in the Buffyverse as all her future appearances are either in the forms of illusions or flashbacks.
This episode marks the final appearance of Harmony on the series; however, she will later appear as a recurring character and finally a regular cast member in the Angel series, eventually becoming Angel's secretary at Wolfram & Hart.
This is the first and only time Buffy has ever had to actually fight Drusilla.
Willow wears a blue ribbon shortly before the scene in the Bronze.
Buffy: (calmly) Spike... the only chance you had with me was when I was unconscious. Spike: (flies into a rage) Aargh! Gargh! (He throws the stake at the wall) What the bleeding hell is wrong with you bloody women?! What the hell does it take? Why do you bitches torture me?!
Spike: (at Drusilla) It’s your fault! You’re the one to blame for all this, you know. Drusilla: Am I? Spike: Bloody right you are! If you hadn’t left me for that chaos demon, I never would’ve come back here. Never would’ve had this sodding chip in my skull.
Plot synopsis
Summary
Dawn has a crush on Spike, who reveals his crush on Buffy when he takes her on a stakeout date. When his advances are turned down, Spike kidnaps Buffy and Drusilla, who has returned to Sunnydale. He tries to force an admission of love from Buffy. Harmony appears as well and breaks up with Spike.
Expanded overview
The Bronze re-opens under new management, and Buffy watches as her friends dance. Spike shows up and tries to carry on a conversation with an un-interested Buffy. Willow reveals that she is suffering from headaches and nosebleeds as a result of her teleportation spell. Buffy spots Ben and offers her thanks to him for looking after Dawn. A train pulls into Sunnydale, but the porter goes on board to find all the passengers dead before he too is attacked.
Buffy returns home, and Giles suggests that Dawn be treated normally. Harmony tries to get Spike in the mood and suggests a game where she pretends to be Buffy. Buffy reads about the train murders, but concludes that it's vampire and not Glory. Buffy searches for Dawn and finds her with Spike, listening to one of his scary stories. Dawn reveals her crush on Spike, but really shocks her sister when she tells of Spike's crush on Buffy.
Buffy and Xander investigate the train and Buffy confesses the possibility of Spike loving her. Buffy finds her mother and sister talking in the kitchen with Spike. He takes her to a warehouse where he believes the vamps from the train are. Buffy confronts Spike about his feelings, but when he confesses his love, she rejects him brutally. Returning to the crypt, Spike is shocked to find his sire and long-time love, Drusilla.
Drusilla tells him of the events in Los Angeles and tries to convince him to return with her. She's already aware of the chip in his head and tries to convince him he can be evil, even with the chip. Harmony arrives and yells at Drusilla for hurting Spike. Spike throws Harmony out of the way, announcing that not only is Drusilla back - he's back. Joyce and Willow talk to Buffy about the problem with Spike and tell her she has to make it clear to Spike that there is nothing.
Spike and Drusilla dance at the Bronze before Dru spots a couple on the catwalk for them to feed on. She snaps the neck of the girl, offering her to Spike before taking the guy for herself. Spike hesitates, but soon vamps and bites. Buffy discovers the extension of Spike's lair underground and a shrine dedicated to herself. As she returns to the surface, Buffy finds Spike and Drusilla waiting for her. Spike watches Drusilla shock Buffy with a cattle prod. After the Slayer collapses, Drusilla turns to Spike, only to be shocked herself as he seizes the cattle prod and uses it on her.
Buffy awakens to find herself chained up in the underground space below Spike's crypt, Drusilla tied to a pole across from her. Spike professes his love and offers to kill Drusilla to convince Buffy of his love. He threatens that if Buffy does not return his love, he'll untie Drusilla and let her kill Buffy. Spike asks for only a small sign that Buffy could love him. Buffy rejects Spike again, and he goes into a rage about women being so difficult. Harmony arrives and shoots Spike with a crossbow bolt. While Harmony and Spike fight, Drusilla breaks free and goes after Buffy while the Slayer is still chained up. Spike saves Buffy and Drusilla leaves, disappointed that Spike can't be helped by anyone.
Harmony leaves Spike, telling him it's completely over between the two of them. Buffy walks home with Spike following her, but Buffy tells him to stay away from her. He tries to follow her into her house, but finds that Willow has cast a spell to prevent his entry and Buffy shuts the door in his face.
Acting
Starring
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg
Emma Caulfield as Anya Jenkins
Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn Summers
James Marsters as Spike
and Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles
Guest Starring
Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Charlie Weber as Ben
Amber Benson as Tara
Juliet Landau as Drusilla
and Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Co-Starring
Frederick Dawson as Porter
Greg Wayne as Student
Joseph DiGiandomenico as Matt
Walt Borchert as Jeff ( as Walter Borchert )
Asher Glaser as Boy In Bronze
Jennifer Bergman as Girl In Bronze
Nell Shanahan as Waitress
Production details
Writing
David Fury, asked to do an episode that took the Buffy/Spike relationship to the next level, decided that it was time for the audience to discover that Spike was in love with Buffy. He says, "...and it then progressed into Buffy finding out, which was something we were saving for later. It turned out to be a good play because we were able to take them to interesting places throughout the rest of the season." According to Fury, the resurrection of Spike and Drusilla's relationship "was really significant in terms of what love means to Spike."[1]
Music
Johannes Brahms - "Hungarian Dance No 5"
Devics - "Key"
Ramones - "I Wanna Be Sedated"
Summercamp - "Happy"
Summercamp - "Play It By Ear"
Quotes and trivia
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The pink dress that Anya wears in the scene at the Bronze is later worn by Harmony in the Angel episode "Life of the Party".
Xander refers to Spike as "Evil Dead", a possible reference to the the film of the same name.
Willow and Tara discuss The Hunchback of Notre Dame
This episode marks the final 'real' appearance of Drusilla in the Buffyverse as all her future appearances are either in the forms of illusions or flashbacks.
This episode marks the final appearance of Harmony on the series; however, she will later appear as a recurring character and finally a regular cast member in the Angel series, eventually becoming Angel's secretary at Wolfram & Hart.
This is the first and only time Buffy has ever had to actually fight Drusilla.
Willow wears a blue ribbon shortly before the scene in the Bronze.
Buffy: (calmly) Spike... the only chance you had with me was when I was unconscious. Spike: (flies into a rage) Aargh! Gargh! (He throws the stake at the wall) What the bleeding hell is wrong with you bloody women?! What the hell does it take? Why do you bitches torture me?!
Spike: (at Drusilla) It’s your fault! You’re the one to blame for all this, you know. Drusilla: Am I? Spike: Bloody right you are! If you hadn’t left me for that chaos demon, I never would’ve come back here. Never would’ve had this sodding chip in my skull.
Crush (Kim Possible)
Crush is the first episode of Disney's Kim Possible (13th produced). It is notable in that it introduces recurring crush Josh Mankey, as well as recurring characters Britina and Mr. Nakasumi and Miss Kyoko.
Kim has to stop the evil Dr. Drakken from using stolen Japanese game technology to build a giant robot. Fighting the bad guys however is nothing compared to asking a crush out to the upcoming dance. For Ron, getting a date is even harder.
Trivia
Mr. Nakasumi and Miss Kyoko return as a ride during season 2 (A Very Possible Christmas), and as secondary cast members during So the Drama.
Nakasumi was the first character introduced during a mission to reappear as a ride later on in the series.
Kim was animated in a slightly different style from other episodes. Her facial gestures were exaggerated, and she used more expressive body language. Her style of speaking was also changed to be more abrupt.
Cronologically, this episode happens after Bueno Nacho, since Wade gives Kim her grappling hook in that episode.
Kim has to stop the evil Dr. Drakken from using stolen Japanese game technology to build a giant robot. Fighting the bad guys however is nothing compared to asking a crush out to the upcoming dance. For Ron, getting a date is even harder.
Trivia
Mr. Nakasumi and Miss Kyoko return as a ride during season 2 (A Very Possible Christmas), and as secondary cast members during So the Drama.
Nakasumi was the first character introduced during a mission to reappear as a ride later on in the series.
Kim was animated in a slightly different style from other episodes. Her facial gestures were exaggerated, and she used more expressive body language. Her style of speaking was also changed to be more abrupt.
Cronologically, this episode happens after Bueno Nacho, since Wade gives Kim her grappling hook in that episode.
The Crush Movie
North American film poster for The Crush
Directed by Alan Shapiro
Produced by James G. Robinson
Gary Barber
Written by Alan Shapiro
Starring Alicia Silverstone
Cary Elwes
Kurtwood Smith
Music by Graeme Revell
Cinematography Bruce Surtees
Editing by Ian Crafford
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) April 2, 1993
Running time 89 mins.
Language English
IMDb profile
Ratings
Argentina: 16
Australia: M
Canada (BC/SK): 14A
Canada (Home Video)): R
Chile: 14
Finland: 15
Germany: 16
Iceland: 12
Singapore: PG
Spain: 18
Sweden: 15
United Kingdom: 15
United States: R
The Crush (1993) is an American thriller, directed and written by Alan Shapiro, filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was the debut film for Alicia Silverstone.
Plot summary
Nick Eliot (Elwes), a journalist, moves into a new neighborhood where the young Adrian Forrester (Silverstone) lives. She is fourteen years old, half his age. She becomes very interested in him, but he rejects her advances, especially since she is so young. Her parents don't realize she is a femme fatale lolita. She then sets out to destroy his life—and him.
Tagline: He thought it was just a crush. He was dead wrong.
Plot synopsis
Arriving in a new city, writer Nick Eliot (Cary Elwes) secures a job at Pique magazine and lodgings in a guest house belonging to Cliff and Liv Forrester (Kurtwood Smith and Gwynyth Walsh). The handsome Nick soon makes the acquaintance of the Forrester's 14-year-old daughter Adrian (Alicia Silverstone), a precocious girl who develops an intense attraction to him. She secretly helps Nick by sneaking into his room and rewriting one of his Pique stories, which subsequently wins a rave from his editor/boss Michael (Matthew Walker). At a party thrown by the Forresters, Nick agrees to accompany the lonely girl on a drive to a romantic spot, where he lets his guard down and kisses her.
This intensifies Adrian's crush on Nick, but he quickly wises up and attempts to put her off, having begun a budding romance with co-worker Amy (Jennifer Rubin). Adrian continues to boldly pursue him, even going so far as to undress in his view. Nick, however, continues to rebuff her advances, and Adrian's actions become destructive--she defaces a car he's restored and erases his computer discs--yet he's unable to convince Cliff and Liv of what's going on. Cheyenne (Amber Benson), a friend of Adrian who has warned Nick about her, meets with an "accident" at the riding school they attend together. Then, after Adrian spies on Amy in bed with Nick, the girl locks Amy in her darkroom and empties a hornets' nest into the vents.
Amy survives, and Nick, now convinced that Adrian is big trouble, attempts to find new lodgings. However, Adrian manages to sabotage his efforts. She then accuses him of assaulting her, leading to his arrest. After Michael bails him out (and fires him), Nick is met once again by Cheyenne, who informs him of a diary Adrian kept that can acquit him. When he goes looking for it, he discovers Cheyenne tied up in the attic and is confronted by Adrian and then Cliff, who attacks him. Adrian, still infatuated, attacks her father, leaving Nick free to subdue her with one punch. Acquitted, Nick goes to live with Amy while Adrian, confined to a psychiatric ward, continues to write him letters, even as she's developing a crush on her doctor.
Cast
Cary Elwes as Nicholas "Nick" Eliot
Alicia Silverstone as Adrian Forrester (originally Darian Forrester)
Jennifer Rubin as Amy Maddik
Kurtwood Smith as Cliff Forrester
Gwynyth Walsh as Liv Forrester
Amber Benson as Cheyenne
Matthew Walker as Michael
Duncan Fraser as Detective
Name change: Darian to Adrian
Though the film was allegedly loosely based on Writer/Director Alan Shapiro's experience involving a girl named Darian, the film's end credits state that the "Story, events, and characters depicted are fictitious, no identification with or similarity to actual persons or to actual events is intended or should be inferred."
Alicia Silverstone's character was originally named Darian. As a result of a lawsuit brought by the real Darian's family, the character was renamed to Adrian and the movie dubbed to reflect the change. Shapiro hated the change and had no say in it nor had any input into its implementation.
The original actors did not dub their own voices for the Adrian name change. The cast admitted that the dubbing was done by unknown actors, hence the slight difference with the voices. At times, some dialogue phrases preceding the name Adrian were also dubbed for a more unnoticeable voice transition.
When the film was released in theaters in 1993, audiences got to hear the name Darian. The name Darian also remained on VHS and laserdisc editions. The DVD release contains the dub.
Trivia
The final confrontation on an amusement park carousel was inspired by the Hitchcock film Strangers on a Train.
All of Alicia Silverstone's nude scenes were done by a body double. Silverstone strictly refused to do nudity for this film and also had a no-nudity clause in her contract.
Alicia Silverstone became legally emancipated at age 15 to work the hours for this film and avoid child labor laws. She turned 16 while working on the set.
Music video director Marty Callner was searching for an actress to star in his upcoming Aerosmith music video when a friend suggested that he watch The Crush, which was currently playing in theatres at the time. He did, and he casted Alicia Silverstone in not one but three of the highly popular Aerosmith videos of the early 1990s known as the Cryamazy trilogy, entitled "Cryin'," "Crazy," and "Amazing".
The theatrical release and early VHS releases of the film call Alicia Silverstone's character Darian. It was changed in the mid-90's after a law suit by the actual Darian, on whom the screenwriter based the character and the screenplay
You can find more info on "The Crush" at imdb
Directed by Alan Shapiro
Produced by James G. Robinson
Gary Barber
Written by Alan Shapiro
Starring Alicia Silverstone
Cary Elwes
Kurtwood Smith
Music by Graeme Revell
Cinematography Bruce Surtees
Editing by Ian Crafford
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) April 2, 1993
Running time 89 mins.
Language English
IMDb profile
Ratings
Argentina: 16
Australia: M
Canada (BC/SK): 14A
Canada (Home Video)): R
Chile: 14
Finland: 15
Germany: 16
Iceland: 12
Singapore: PG
Spain: 18
Sweden: 15
United Kingdom: 15
United States: R
The Crush (1993) is an American thriller, directed and written by Alan Shapiro, filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was the debut film for Alicia Silverstone.
Plot summary
Nick Eliot (Elwes), a journalist, moves into a new neighborhood where the young Adrian Forrester (Silverstone) lives. She is fourteen years old, half his age. She becomes very interested in him, but he rejects her advances, especially since she is so young. Her parents don't realize she is a femme fatale lolita. She then sets out to destroy his life—and him.
Tagline: He thought it was just a crush. He was dead wrong.
Plot synopsis
Arriving in a new city, writer Nick Eliot (Cary Elwes) secures a job at Pique magazine and lodgings in a guest house belonging to Cliff and Liv Forrester (Kurtwood Smith and Gwynyth Walsh). The handsome Nick soon makes the acquaintance of the Forrester's 14-year-old daughter Adrian (Alicia Silverstone), a precocious girl who develops an intense attraction to him. She secretly helps Nick by sneaking into his room and rewriting one of his Pique stories, which subsequently wins a rave from his editor/boss Michael (Matthew Walker). At a party thrown by the Forresters, Nick agrees to accompany the lonely girl on a drive to a romantic spot, where he lets his guard down and kisses her.
This intensifies Adrian's crush on Nick, but he quickly wises up and attempts to put her off, having begun a budding romance with co-worker Amy (Jennifer Rubin). Adrian continues to boldly pursue him, even going so far as to undress in his view. Nick, however, continues to rebuff her advances, and Adrian's actions become destructive--she defaces a car he's restored and erases his computer discs--yet he's unable to convince Cliff and Liv of what's going on. Cheyenne (Amber Benson), a friend of Adrian who has warned Nick about her, meets with an "accident" at the riding school they attend together. Then, after Adrian spies on Amy in bed with Nick, the girl locks Amy in her darkroom and empties a hornets' nest into the vents.
Amy survives, and Nick, now convinced that Adrian is big trouble, attempts to find new lodgings. However, Adrian manages to sabotage his efforts. She then accuses him of assaulting her, leading to his arrest. After Michael bails him out (and fires him), Nick is met once again by Cheyenne, who informs him of a diary Adrian kept that can acquit him. When he goes looking for it, he discovers Cheyenne tied up in the attic and is confronted by Adrian and then Cliff, who attacks him. Adrian, still infatuated, attacks her father, leaving Nick free to subdue her with one punch. Acquitted, Nick goes to live with Amy while Adrian, confined to a psychiatric ward, continues to write him letters, even as she's developing a crush on her doctor.
Cast
Cary Elwes as Nicholas "Nick" Eliot
Alicia Silverstone as Adrian Forrester (originally Darian Forrester)
Jennifer Rubin as Amy Maddik
Kurtwood Smith as Cliff Forrester
Gwynyth Walsh as Liv Forrester
Amber Benson as Cheyenne
Matthew Walker as Michael
Duncan Fraser as Detective
Name change: Darian to Adrian
Though the film was allegedly loosely based on Writer/Director Alan Shapiro's experience involving a girl named Darian, the film's end credits state that the "Story, events, and characters depicted are fictitious, no identification with or similarity to actual persons or to actual events is intended or should be inferred."
Alicia Silverstone's character was originally named Darian. As a result of a lawsuit brought by the real Darian's family, the character was renamed to Adrian and the movie dubbed to reflect the change. Shapiro hated the change and had no say in it nor had any input into its implementation.
The original actors did not dub their own voices for the Adrian name change. The cast admitted that the dubbing was done by unknown actors, hence the slight difference with the voices. At times, some dialogue phrases preceding the name Adrian were also dubbed for a more unnoticeable voice transition.
When the film was released in theaters in 1993, audiences got to hear the name Darian. The name Darian also remained on VHS and laserdisc editions. The DVD release contains the dub.
Trivia
The final confrontation on an amusement park carousel was inspired by the Hitchcock film Strangers on a Train.
All of Alicia Silverstone's nude scenes were done by a body double. Silverstone strictly refused to do nudity for this film and also had a no-nudity clause in her contract.
Alicia Silverstone became legally emancipated at age 15 to work the hours for this film and avoid child labor laws. She turned 16 while working on the set.
Music video director Marty Callner was searching for an actress to star in his upcoming Aerosmith music video when a friend suggested that he watch The Crush, which was currently playing in theatres at the time. He did, and he casted Alicia Silverstone in not one but three of the highly popular Aerosmith videos of the early 1990s known as the Cryamazy trilogy, entitled "Cryin'," "Crazy," and "Amazing".
The theatrical release and early VHS releases of the film call Alicia Silverstone's character Darian. It was changed in the mid-90's after a law suit by the actual Darian, on whom the screenwriter based the character and the screenplay
You can find more info on "The Crush" at imdb
Orange Crush
Type Orange soft drink
Manufacturer Cadbury-Schweppes
Country of origin Chicago, Illinois USA
Introduced 1906
Related products Fanta, Orange Slice
591 ml Bottle of Lime Crush.
20 oz Bottle of Pineapple Crush.
Orange Crush is an orange-flavored soft drink (see orange soda) invented by J. M. Thompson of Chicago in 1906. The drink quickly became popular and was widely available throughout the US. Since the mid-20th century, however, the availability of Orange Crush has decreased considerably.
The Crush brand and trademark are presently owned by Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, who market the soft drink in cans and bottles chiefly in the southeastern United States, where it is sold in most supermarkets. Crush is also popular in Canada, where it is distributed by Cadbury Beverages Canada. Crush has the #1 Orange, Grape and Cream Soda in Canada, and still remains a Top 10 Brand. It is distributed by various Pepsi bottlers, the biggest being The Pepsi Bottling Group Canada.
Crush had/has spin-offs including:
Several of these flavors (Grape, Cream Soda, Lime, Orange) are available at most stores throughout North America, however, most are only distributed within small markets. Crush Pineapple, for instance, is relatively easy to obtain in both can and single serving bottle in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Other countries in which Crush is sold are Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and at one time Costa Rica and Bolivia.
Orange Crush cans make an appearance in the movie Joe Versus the Volcano. It is a common misconception that R.E.M.’s song Orange Crush refers to the soft drink; it is in fact referring to Agent Orange, the defoliant/herbicide used by US forces during the Vietnam War.
Manufacturer Cadbury-Schweppes
Country of origin Chicago, Illinois USA
Introduced 1906
Related products Fanta, Orange Slice
591 ml Bottle of Lime Crush.
20 oz Bottle of Pineapple Crush.
Orange Crush is an orange-flavored soft drink (see orange soda) invented by J. M. Thompson of Chicago in 1906. The drink quickly became popular and was widely available throughout the US. Since the mid-20th century, however, the availability of Orange Crush has decreased considerably.
The Crush brand and trademark are presently owned by Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, who market the soft drink in cans and bottles chiefly in the southeastern United States, where it is sold in most supermarkets. Crush is also popular in Canada, where it is distributed by Cadbury Beverages Canada. Crush has the #1 Orange, Grape and Cream Soda in Canada, and still remains a Top 10 Brand. It is distributed by various Pepsi bottlers, the biggest being The Pepsi Bottling Group Canada.
Crush had/has spin-offs including:
- Grape Crush
- Strawberry Crush
- Chocolate Crush
- Cherry Crush
- Peach Crush
- Blue Raspberry Crush
- Diet Orange Crush
- Crush Frozen Orange Dream
- Sour Apple Crush (Limited Time Offer in 2005)
- Lime Crush
- Pineapple Crush
- Crush Birch Beer
- Crush Cream Soda (Canada only)
- Crush Grape Fruit
- Crush Tropical Punch
- Wild Cherry Crush (1989 Johnny Bench commemorative can)
Several of these flavors (Grape, Cream Soda, Lime, Orange) are available at most stores throughout North America, however, most are only distributed within small markets. Crush Pineapple, for instance, is relatively easy to obtain in both can and single serving bottle in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Other countries in which Crush is sold are Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and at one time Costa Rica and Bolivia.
Orange Crush cans make an appearance in the movie Joe Versus the Volcano. It is a common misconception that R.E.M.’s song Orange Crush refers to the soft drink; it is in fact referring to Agent Orange, the defoliant/herbicide used by US forces during the Vietnam War.
Crush VG
Crush is a platformer-puzzle video game for the PlayStation Portable developed by Kuju Entertainment's Zoë Mode studio and published by Sega, notable for game mechanics involving switching from 2D and 3D views.
Story
The protagonist of the game, a young man named Danny, suffers from insomnia caused by worry, stress and repressed memories from his past. He obviously wants to be rid of it, but also wants to avoid being stuck in a hospital getting treated for it. Therefore, he seeks the help of one Dr. Reuben, a mad scientist. Reuben thinks one of his new inventions will be able to help Danny: a large, heavy helmet by the name of C.R.U.S.H. (Cognitive Regression Utilizing pSychiatric Heuristics). The helmet places Danny under hypnosis, during which time he is able to unclutter his mind and hopefully get his life together, curing his insomnia.
Gameplay
A level in Crush shown in the 3D perspective.
The same level in Crush, with the level "crushed" to 2D. A crushed trophy symbol (left), a collectible puzzle piece (top right), and a continue point (middle) are also shown.
The player controls a representation of Danny, wearing a dressing gown and slippers. The general look of the levels in the game represent Danny's mind; a dark city landscape in the background with many skyscrapers and other tall buildings with the occasional streetlamp. The levels themselves "float" and are mostly composed of platforms formed from green/yellow blocks of different shapes and sizes. Danny, within the virtual worlds, has a limited jumping ability and can crawl into narrow areas, as well as push round objects around.
The crux of the game is the ability to switch the layout of the area between 2D and 3D at any time (a similar concept to one used in the recent Super Paper Mario), which is the key to solving puzzles. The player can also switch the camera to three different perspectives to use together with the dimension-switching. For example, if an object had to be reached from the top of a tall pillar that couldn't be reached any other way, Danny can switch the camera to a top-down view and then "crush" to 2D. This causes all multiple planes in 3D to become one flat plane, meaning the object can be reached easily via a top-down maze. "Crushing" from a side-view will result in a 2D platformer-like view. The player can also "uncrush" the level at any time. Certain blocks, when crushed, become impassible, either becoming obstacles for Danny to work through, or ledges that Danny can use to reach other parts of the level If the player attempts to "crush" the level in a manner that would harm Danny (either embedded in an impassible block, or left over the edge of the level), the "crush" is canceled. However, Danny can be left in a helpless state upon "uncrushing". Should Danny fall off the level, he "wakes up" but is immediately reinserted into the level at either the starting point or at the last checkpoint that he touched.
Monsters may inhabit the levels, but the player can "crush" the monsters by flattening the impassable blocks against them. The player may also encounter timers that will immediately start to countdown when they are crushed the first time and can only be stopped by Danny by jumping on top of them; failure to do so will kick Danny out of the virtual world just as if he fell off the level.
Scattered throughout the level are the quintessential pickups of platform games. Danny's goal on each level is to collect a certain number of marbles of three colors (blue, purple, and red, each valued as 1, 3, or 10, respectively) to open the exit point on the level, and then to make it safely to the exit point. In addition, there are optional jigsaw pieces that can be collected to open up extra artwork in the game menus, and trophies that can only be found in the crushed versions of the levels. When the player completes the level, he's given a rating for how long he spent on the level, how many times he was "woken up", and points for collecting all the marbles, the jigsaw piece, and the trophy hidden on the level. Collecting a trophy for a level opens the "trophy mode" for that level, in which both time and the number of "crushes" that can be performed are limited.
The game contains 40 levels within four different "worlds", each based on an event in Danny's past.
Development
An interview with Zoe Mode executive producer Paul Mottram revealed that the game concept was born in 2002, but work did not actually begin until 2006. The initial game concept was built on the crushing mechanism between 2D and 3D, and they only had to put up appropriate obstacles to prevent players from simply "crushing" across the level. Mottram noted that at the time during the development of Crush, the gameplay of Super Paper Mario had not yet been revealed, and thus were surprised to learn that the two games shared a similar mechanic.
Mottram continues to note that the game mechanic had been developed and refined for 6 months prior to developing the story and characters; they wanted to have "a normal person in an impossible situation". The art and level design were inspired by Tim Burton, Mike Mignola, and M.C. Escher. The plot was original more morbid than in the final product, with Danny dying and the rest of the game told as flashbacks.
The game's levels were developed on a level editor on the PlayStation Portable, but they were not able to refine the editor in time for shipping. Mottram said "It would be great to see user generated content and this is something we have been seriously thinking about for the future" and that downloadable content "would work perfectly with the Crush level structure and I am sure that fans of the game would be eager to see more levels." Mottram has stated they would like to bring a sequel to market based on the highly positive feedback they've gotten.
Reception
Reviews for Crush are generally very positive. As of July 26, 2007, the game has an aggregate score of 84 out of 100 from Metacritic and 84% from GameRankings
Reviewers praised the unique game mechanics and the pacing of the introduction of new game mechanics to the player, while noting that controls and some jumping puzzles are awkward using the PlayStation Portable controls. IGN awarded the game its PSP Game of the Month for May 2007.
Crush won the 2007 Develop Conference Industry Award for "Best New Handheld IP".
Story
The protagonist of the game, a young man named Danny, suffers from insomnia caused by worry, stress and repressed memories from his past. He obviously wants to be rid of it, but also wants to avoid being stuck in a hospital getting treated for it. Therefore, he seeks the help of one Dr. Reuben, a mad scientist. Reuben thinks one of his new inventions will be able to help Danny: a large, heavy helmet by the name of C.R.U.S.H. (Cognitive Regression Utilizing pSychiatric Heuristics). The helmet places Danny under hypnosis, during which time he is able to unclutter his mind and hopefully get his life together, curing his insomnia.
Gameplay
A level in Crush shown in the 3D perspective.
The same level in Crush, with the level "crushed" to 2D. A crushed trophy symbol (left), a collectible puzzle piece (top right), and a continue point (middle) are also shown.
The player controls a representation of Danny, wearing a dressing gown and slippers. The general look of the levels in the game represent Danny's mind; a dark city landscape in the background with many skyscrapers and other tall buildings with the occasional streetlamp. The levels themselves "float" and are mostly composed of platforms formed from green/yellow blocks of different shapes and sizes. Danny, within the virtual worlds, has a limited jumping ability and can crawl into narrow areas, as well as push round objects around.
The crux of the game is the ability to switch the layout of the area between 2D and 3D at any time (a similar concept to one used in the recent Super Paper Mario), which is the key to solving puzzles. The player can also switch the camera to three different perspectives to use together with the dimension-switching. For example, if an object had to be reached from the top of a tall pillar that couldn't be reached any other way, Danny can switch the camera to a top-down view and then "crush" to 2D. This causes all multiple planes in 3D to become one flat plane, meaning the object can be reached easily via a top-down maze. "Crushing" from a side-view will result in a 2D platformer-like view. The player can also "uncrush" the level at any time. Certain blocks, when crushed, become impassible, either becoming obstacles for Danny to work through, or ledges that Danny can use to reach other parts of the level If the player attempts to "crush" the level in a manner that would harm Danny (either embedded in an impassible block, or left over the edge of the level), the "crush" is canceled. However, Danny can be left in a helpless state upon "uncrushing". Should Danny fall off the level, he "wakes up" but is immediately reinserted into the level at either the starting point or at the last checkpoint that he touched.
Monsters may inhabit the levels, but the player can "crush" the monsters by flattening the impassable blocks against them. The player may also encounter timers that will immediately start to countdown when they are crushed the first time and can only be stopped by Danny by jumping on top of them; failure to do so will kick Danny out of the virtual world just as if he fell off the level.
Scattered throughout the level are the quintessential pickups of platform games. Danny's goal on each level is to collect a certain number of marbles of three colors (blue, purple, and red, each valued as 1, 3, or 10, respectively) to open the exit point on the level, and then to make it safely to the exit point. In addition, there are optional jigsaw pieces that can be collected to open up extra artwork in the game menus, and trophies that can only be found in the crushed versions of the levels. When the player completes the level, he's given a rating for how long he spent on the level, how many times he was "woken up", and points for collecting all the marbles, the jigsaw piece, and the trophy hidden on the level. Collecting a trophy for a level opens the "trophy mode" for that level, in which both time and the number of "crushes" that can be performed are limited.
The game contains 40 levels within four different "worlds", each based on an event in Danny's past.
Development
An interview with Zoe Mode executive producer Paul Mottram revealed that the game concept was born in 2002, but work did not actually begin until 2006. The initial game concept was built on the crushing mechanism between 2D and 3D, and they only had to put up appropriate obstacles to prevent players from simply "crushing" across the level. Mottram noted that at the time during the development of Crush, the gameplay of Super Paper Mario had not yet been revealed, and thus were surprised to learn that the two games shared a similar mechanic.
Mottram continues to note that the game mechanic had been developed and refined for 6 months prior to developing the story and characters; they wanted to have "a normal person in an impossible situation". The art and level design were inspired by Tim Burton, Mike Mignola, and M.C. Escher. The plot was original more morbid than in the final product, with Danny dying and the rest of the game told as flashbacks.
The game's levels were developed on a level editor on the PlayStation Portable, but they were not able to refine the editor in time for shipping. Mottram said "It would be great to see user generated content and this is something we have been seriously thinking about for the future" and that downloadable content "would work perfectly with the Crush level structure and I am sure that fans of the game would be eager to see more levels." Mottram has stated they would like to bring a sequel to market based on the highly positive feedback they've gotten.
Reception
Reviews for Crush are generally very positive. As of July 26, 2007, the game has an aggregate score of 84 out of 100 from Metacritic and 84% from GameRankings
Reviewers praised the unique game mechanics and the pacing of the introduction of new game mechanics to the player, while noting that controls and some jumping puzzles are awkward using the PlayStation Portable controls. IGN awarded the game its PSP Game of the Month for May 2007.
Crush won the 2007 Develop Conference Industry Award for "Best New Handheld IP".
Crush, Texas
Crush, Texas was a temporary "city" established as a one-day publicity stunt in 1896. In 1896 William G. Crush, general passenger agent of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad known as the Katy Railroad, conceived the idea to demonstrate a train wreck as a spectacle. No admission was charged, and train fares to the crash site were at the reduced rate of US$2 from any location in Texas. As a result about 40,000 people showed up on September 15, 1896 making the new town of Crush, Texas the second largest city in the state.
Two wells were drilled at the site, 3 miles south of the town of West, Texas in McLennan County. Circus tents from Ringling Brothers were erected as well as a grandstand. The train engines were painted bright green (engine #999) and bright red (engine #1001) and a special track was built along side the Katy track so that there was no chance a runaway train could get onto the main line. The trains toured the state for months in advance, advertising the event. On the day of the event, 40,000 people showed up to the new town of Crush, Texas. The Katy Railroad offered spectators from anywhere in the state of Texas train rides to the site for $2.
Crash
The collision of the two trains at Crush, Texas.
At 5:00 pm on September 15, 1896 the two trains rolled back to opposite ends of a four mile track.[1] The engineers and crew opened the steam to a prearranged setting, rode for exactly 4 turns of the drive wheels, and jumped from the trains. The trains each reached a speed of about 45 mph by the time they met very near the anticipated spot.
The impact caused both engine boilers to explode and debris, some pieces as large as half a drive-wheel, was blown hundreds of feet into the air.Some of the debris came down among the spectators killing two and injuring several more.
Aftermath
Mr. Crush was immediately fired from the Katy railroad. However, in light of a lack of negative publicity, he was rehired the next day. Ragtime composer Scott Joplin wrote a piano piece The Great Crush Collision to commemorate the event.
Two wells were drilled at the site, 3 miles south of the town of West, Texas in McLennan County. Circus tents from Ringling Brothers were erected as well as a grandstand. The train engines were painted bright green (engine #999) and bright red (engine #1001) and a special track was built along side the Katy track so that there was no chance a runaway train could get onto the main line. The trains toured the state for months in advance, advertising the event. On the day of the event, 40,000 people showed up to the new town of Crush, Texas. The Katy Railroad offered spectators from anywhere in the state of Texas train rides to the site for $2.
Crash
The collision of the two trains at Crush, Texas.
At 5:00 pm on September 15, 1896 the two trains rolled back to opposite ends of a four mile track.[1] The engineers and crew opened the steam to a prearranged setting, rode for exactly 4 turns of the drive wheels, and jumped from the trains. The trains each reached a speed of about 45 mph by the time they met very near the anticipated spot.
The impact caused both engine boilers to explode and debris, some pieces as large as half a drive-wheel, was blown hundreds of feet into the air.Some of the debris came down among the spectators killing two and injuring several more.
Aftermath
Mr. Crush was immediately fired from the Katy railroad. However, in light of a lack of negative publicity, he was rehired the next day. Ragtime composer Scott Joplin wrote a piano piece The Great Crush Collision to commemorate the event.
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