I was dead-set to hate The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but could't really find a honest and satisfying way to do it. It's...kind of a good movie? Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, Based on the novel by Stephen Chbosky.
I was dead-set to hate The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but could't really find a honest and satisfying way to do it. It's...kind of a good movie? Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, Based on the novel by Stephen Chbosky.
Vote early for THE book you'd like me to review on Dead End Follies for April.
Some stereotypes aren't exactly stereotypes. Some simply are shitty, derivative versions of iconic characters. Who are the characters who inspire them? Here are five.
Are you ready for the American Ghost in the Shell movie? Neither am I, but I've rewatched the original in order to set realistic expectations. Directed by the legendary Mamoru Oshii. Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow.
You may THINK you've read 100 books exactly like Constance Ann Fitzgerald's Glue, but I'm here to tell you that you're wrong. Oh, so wrong.
A review of Chuck Klosterman's upcoming essay collection X : A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History of the Early 21st Century. Klosterman got from great to masterful a couple years ago and he takes a step further here.
For completism's sake and because it might interest some of you out there: here's my sort-of-a-review of Chuck Klosterman's conversation-starting card game HYPERTheticals: 50 Questions for Insane Conversations.
Do you understand art? Do I even understand art? Read what I have to say about it and let's talk it out in the comments.
Today's classic album review is The Fragile, by Nine Inch Nails. A record that everyone loves and I try to break the many reasons why.
My atypical review of Logan, where I try to answer every existential question that movie left me. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Boyd Holbrook. Directed by James Mangold.
Where I go down the rabbit hole of Peter Straub's writing career again with the second volume of the Blue Rose Trilogy Mystery. YOUR MOVE, PASTORELLA!
Nocturnal Animals is an absolute riot. Don't let anybody tell you others. Not exactly a movie you can "switch your brain off" to, but it'll burn a hole in your skull. Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhall, Michael Shannon and MY HOMEGIRL Jena Malone. Written and directed by Tom Ford. Based on a novel by Austin Wright.
There are ten non-racial stereotypes I'm tired of seeing everywhere? Agree? Disagree? Did I miss any?
My review of the oddly brutal, subversive and somewhat charming independent film I Am Not a Serial Killer. Starring Max Records. Based on the John Wayne Cleaver novels, by Dan Wells.
I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore is the best film you don't know yet. It's available on freakin' Netflix, starring Elijah Wood and Ruth Lynskey. Written and directed by Macon Blair.
My review of Lauren Beukes' collection Slipping: Stories, Essays and Other Writing, which more or less highlights my problem with this sort of collection.
Gabino Iglesias is back on the grind for International Women's Day with a review of Life is Wonderful, People are Terrific, by Meliza Banales. A Ladybox Books publication.
Happy International Women's Day! Here is a list of my favorite female authors featuring the likes of: Megan Abbott, Lauren Beukes, Tiffany Scandal, Damien Angelica Walters AND more.
My review of what was intended to be the conclusion of the Death Grips experience: The Powers that B. It's a difficult record that requires context and effort, but it really couldn't have been any other way.