Reviews
Review: The Conjuring 2
Based on a “true story,” The Conjuring 2 follows demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren to the Hodgson family in London, where Janet, the youngest daughter, is showing symptoms of possession. Join the Warrens on their journey of demon-hunting and self-discovery. … read more
Movie: Lights Out
Lights Out is not a movie for the faint of heart— especially those afraid of the dark— but I will say it’s the best scary movie of the year. David F. Sandberg accurately portrays the demons of mental illness in Lights Out, an expansion of his short film (2013). … read more
Gears of War 4
There aren’t many games that are defined as much by their sound effects as Gears of War: The revving of a chainsaw bayonet against flesh … … read more
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Dear Esther is a non-traditional video game that doesn’t demand various button presses or trigger pulls to perform pre-determined actions. … read more
Review: Lee Brilleaux: Rock ‘n’ Roll Gentleman
The story of the infamous pub rock/protopunk group Dr. Feelgood is really a tale narrated by the magnitude of Lee Brilleaux’s character. … read more
Mike Brown: Pokémon GO, Bro!
There are four things in my life that I refuse to start doing because I’m afraid that I might not ever stop doing them if I start, and I already have enough bad eating habits. But after I downloaded Pokémon GO to my cellular-tellular, it soon became obvious that there should have been five things on my personal list of forbidden fruit. … read more
Review: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a quirky watch but a must-see. It is overly silly, simplistic and utterly charming. No wonder it is deemed a cult classic. … read more
Mike Brown: The World of Glass Blowing with the Borosyndicate...
This article is a small glimpse into the world that is Borosyndicate Productions, an artistic empire created by Kenny Holliday that Willy Wonka would be proud of. … read more
Review: Lobotomy: Surviving the Ramones and Chelsea Horror Hotel
They are hopelessly like us with vulnerabilities, flaws and endless determination. Lobotomy: Surviving the Ramones and Chelsea Horror Hotel are must-reads. … read more
Review: Antibalas–Live from the House of Soul
For this episode of Daptone Records Live from the House of Soul, the featured act is the afrobeat/funk/experimental group, Antibalas. … read more