My review of Mark Jaskowski's debut novel The Heartbeat Harvest. While it kind of defeated me, I will say it had a lot of cool ideas and it will sure prompt debate among readers. Published by the esteemed Broken River Books.
My review of Mark Jaskowski's debut novel The Heartbeat Harvest. While it kind of defeated me, I will say it had a lot of cool ideas and it will sure prompt debate among readers. Published by the esteemed Broken River Books.
My review of Black Dynamite, a funny and clever blaxploitation parody that doesn't really have anything going for itself aside from its sense of humor. Starring Michael Jai White. Directed by Scott Sanders.
My review of Mike McCrary's latest novel Genuinely Dangerous, which has that extra-something McCrary had on the tip of his tongue all along.
My review of Boy's Life, by Robert McCammon. A suggestion from Bob Pastorella himself.
My review of William Friedkin's EXCELLENT Sorcerer, a suggestion from long-time reader Jonathan Bravard.
The latest Jay Porter novel is almost here and I've read it for you. It is Joe Clifford's best work yet. Click to learn why.
Rompeprop & Tu Carne's split ablum Just a Matter of Splatter is a goregrind classic. I take a deep dive into the album to explain why it's so great.
Here's my attempt at defining grindcore, a misunderstood and misappreciated musical genre.
I know this is weird, but Carcass is a weird band so I decided to review their greatest hits so I could talk about their weird and fascinating legacy.
The first audience suggestion for movie is...a double feature?!? What? Click to find out which two movies ended with the same amount of votes!
My review of Kieran Shea's new and exciting space opera Off Rock, coming out on April 18. This one might be my favorite of his yet.
My review of Stephen Williams' debut novel Among the Ruins, published by Villipede Publications in 2015. This one sneaked under our collective radar, beautiful people.
And the book you've chosen for April is....click to see every reader suggestion I received.
My review of death grind classic Time Waits for No Slave, by Napalm Death. If you always wondered what the difference between death metal and grindcore is, this album has a couple things to teach you. Plus, it can fucking kick your ass.
My review of Brian Evenson's lesser known short story collection The Wavering Knife, which offers a panorama of ideas you were perhaps not familiar with.
My review of internet sensation Train to Busan, a Korean movie about zombies taking the train. Written and directed by Sang-ho Yeon.
I've promised it if you guys delivered AND YOU DID, so here it is. Vote for the movie you want me to discuss in April. READ THE RULES BEFORE, THOUGH. This is a different kind of contest.
My review of Korean horror movie The Wailing, written and directed by Hong-jin Na. A suggestion from Brian Evenson.
My review of another cult classic by Brian Evenson, The Open Curtain. A Coffee House Press book.
My review of William Peter Blatty's cult classic and fan favorite The Ninth Configuration.