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Review: Built To Spill – Built To Spill Plays The Songs Of Daniel Johnston

Posted on June 24, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Built to Spill | Built To Spill Plays The Songs Of Daniel Johnston | Self-Released

Built To Spill = Daniel Johnston + Modest Mouse + Grandaddy … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Built to Spill, Daniel Johnston, National Music Review

Film Review: Irresistible

Posted on June 23, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Irresistible is a highly enjoyable movie that offers some good surprises, plenty of laughs and a lot of heart.

Irresistible is a highly enjoyable movie that offers some good surprises, plenty of laughs and a lot of heart. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: American politics, Busboy Productions, Comedy, Irresistible, Jon Stewart, Plan B Entertainment

Film Review: Feel the Beat

Posted on June 22, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Elissa Down's new feature film, Feel the Beat, is a completely manufactured product, like Cheese Doodles or Pete Buttigieg.

Elissa Down’s new feature film, Feel the Beat, is a completely manufactured product, like Cheese Doodles or Pete Buttigieg. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Elissa Down, Feel the Beat, Resonate Entertainment

Film Review: Wasp Network

Posted on June 19, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Oliver Assayas' Wasp Network isn't able to build sufficient levels of suspense or make us feel a strong connection with any of the characters.

Oliver Assayas’ Wasp Network isn’t able to build sufficient levels of suspense or make us feel a strong connection with any of the characters. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Édgar Ramírez, Oliver Assayas, Penélope Cruz, Wasp Network

Local Review: Zac Ivie – Wishkid

Posted on June 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Zac Ivie | Wishkid | Capital Syndicate Entertainment

Zac Ivie = Atmosphere + Gang Starr + Madlib … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Wishkid, Zac Ivie

Local Review: Joe Chip – Joe Chip EP

Posted on July 1, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Joe Chip | Joe Chip EP | Self-Released

Joe Chip = Mount Eerie + Red House Painters … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Joe Chip, Joe Chip EP

Local Review: Harvest of Ash – Deadlights

Posted on June 23, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Harvest of Ash | Deadlights | Self-Released

Harvest of Ash = Disembowlment + Cult Leader … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Harvest of Ash, The Deadlights

Review: Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher

Posted on June 18, 2020 (August 10, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Phoebe Bridgers | Punisher | Dead Oceans

Phoebe Bridgers = John Prine + Jessica Lea Mayfield … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Dead Oceans, Phoebe Bridgers, Punisher

Miguel Mendez: Destinations Unknown (Album Premiere)

Posted on June 29, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
A Sleep Disaster may not be exactly what Miguel Mendez planned on, but it’s flushed with energy, tight production and high-quality musicianship.

A Sleep Disaster may not be exactly what Miguel Mendez planned on, but it’s flushed with energy, tight production and high-quality musicianship. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: A Sleep Disaster, Deathbomb Arc, Miguel Mendez

Film Review: A Whisker Away

Posted on June 17, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
With relatable characters and themes A Whisker Away is a breath of fresh air and a great film for tweens and young adults.

With relatable characters and themes A Whisker Away is a breath of fresh air and a great film for tweens and young adults. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: A Whisker Away, Netflix, Studio Colorido, 泣きたい私は猫をかぶる

Film Review: Artemis Fowl

Posted on June 16, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Artemis Fowl is a visually resplendent film that should be enjoyable, but the story connects together like bumper cars slamming into each other.

Artemis Fowl is a visually resplendent film that should be enjoyable, but the story connects together like bumper cars slamming into each other. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Artemis Fowl, Disney, Ferdia Shaw, Kenneth Branagh, TriBeCa Productions

Local Review: Tape Glow – Bright at Midnight

Posted on June 17, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Tape Glow | Bright at Midnight | Self-Released

Tape Glow = Com Truise + Boy Harsher + Taking Back Sunday  … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Bright at Midnight, Tape Glow
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