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Movie Review : Green Room (2016)
Nov 22

Nov 22 Movie Review : Green Room (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Jeremy Saulnier's latest movie Green Room is the FREAKIN' TITS. I was not completely convinced by Blue Ruin in 2013, but this one is a definite step up. Starring the late Anton Yelchin, Imogen POOOOOTS and Macon Blair.

Album Review : Metallica - Hardwired...to Self-Destruct (2016)
Nov 21

Nov 21 Album Review : Metallica - Hardwired...to Self-Destruct (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews

Metallica's new album Hardwired...to Self-Destruct is technically sound, musically competent and a little hollow. 

Book Review : Robert Dean - The Red Seven (2016)
Nov 18

Nov 18 Book Review : Robert Dean - The Red Seven (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Robert Dean's debut novel The Red Seven showcases his terrific talent. I wasn't sold on what the book was actually trying to say, but the author will be a force to be reckoned with for many years in contemporary genre literature.

Book Review : Marietta Miles - Route 12 (2016)
Nov 17

Nov 17 Book Review : Marietta Miles - Route 12 (2016)

Gabino Iglesias
Book Reviews

In his triumphant return to Dead End Follies, Gabino Iglesias takes a look at Marietta Miles' Route 12 and quite likes it. An All Due Respect Books publication.

Book Review : Andrew Nette - Gunshine State (2016)
Nov 16

Nov 16 Book Review : Andrew Nette - Gunshine State (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Andrew Nette is re-emerging after a four years silence with a new novel titled Gunshine State. While it didn't wow me like Ghost Money did in 2012, I can tell you one thing: the Australian author still got it.

Movie Review : Rampart (2011)
Nov 15

Nov 15 Movie Review : Rampart (2011)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

My review of Oren Moverman's dirty cop movie Rampart, co-authored by kingpin of hardboiled fiction James Ellroy himself. Starring Woody Harrelson, Robin Wright, a prepubescent Brie Larson, Ice Cube and many other known faces.

Movie Review : Arrival (2016)
Nov 14

Nov 14 Movie Review : Arrival (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Arrival is Denis Villeneuve's most ambitious Hollywood movie to date. It challenges the boundaries of mainstream audiences. Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker.

Book Review : Max Allan Collins - Quarry in the Black (2016)
Nov 11

Nov 11 Book Review : Max Allan Collins - Quarry in the Black (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Quarry in the Black was my first experience with Max Allan Collins' writing and force is to admit, it was quite successful. Expect more from him on the site.

Book Review : Fast Women and Neon Lights (2016)
Nov 9

Nov 9 Book Review : Fast Women and Neon Lights (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Fast Women and Neon Lights: Eighties-Inspired Neon Noir is uneven like most short story anthologies are but it features rock solid contributions from Eryk Pruitt, Sam Wiebe, Kat Richardson, Will Viharo and editor Michael Pool.

Movie Review : Over the Top (1987)
Nov 8

Nov 8 Movie Review : Over the Top (1987)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Over the Top is both nuts and sneaky smart. Definitely one of the best movies of the immortal Sylvester Stallone's career. 

Ben Watches Television : Black Mirror, Season 3 (2016)
Nov 7

Nov 7 Ben Watches Television : Black Mirror, Season 3 (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Ben Watches Television

I saw the third season of Black Mirror last week. It was pertinent and challenging despite its ups and downs. Charlie Brooker may not be the author we make him out to be, but he does have a thing or two to say about out shitty consumerist habits. 

Book Review : S.W Lauden - Grizzly Season (2016)
Nov 4

Nov 4 Book Review : S.W Lauden - Grizzly Season (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

My review of S.W Lauden's new Greg Salem novel: Grizzly Season. Maybe not the breath of fresh air Bad Citizen Corporation was, but a strong addition to a building series nonetheless. 

Book Review : Trumpocalypse! A Total Disaster (2016)
Nov 3

Nov 3 Book Review : Trumpocalypse! A Total Disaster (2016)

Benoit Lelievre

Trumpocalypse! A Total Disaster features stories by Lindsay Wells, Nick Kolakowski, Andrew Hilbert, C.A Viruet, C.S DeWildt, Michael Wells, Gareth Spark and the immortal Chuck Regan. It is the perfect companion for the upcoming election night. That and a box of issues, really. 

Album Review : Anaal Nathrakh - The Whole of the Law (2016)
Nov 2

Nov 2 Album Review : Anaal Nathrakh - The Whole of the Law (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews

Rejoice, there is a new Anaal Nathrakh album out and The Whole of the Law somewhat bridges the gap between their conventional sound and their 2009 industrial masterpiece In the Constellation of the Black Widow.

Movie Review : American Honey (2016)
Nov 1

Nov 1 Movie Review : American Honey (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

American Honey is a bit of an endurance run, but it is an intelligent and stimulating experience nonetheless. Plus, who wouldn't like three hours of Shia LaBeouf?

Book Review : Josh Malerman - A House at the Bottom of a Lake (2016)
Oct 31

Oct 31 Book Review : Josh Malerman - A House at the Bottom of a Lake (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Josh Malerman's novella A House at the Bottom of a Lake is thinking man's horror. Let it crawl under your skin.

On H.P Lovecraft's Heritage, the Genesis of Swift to Chase and the Importance of Not Judging your Characters, a Conversation with Laird Barron
Oct 30

Oct 30 On H.P Lovecraft's Heritage, the Genesis of Swift to Chase and the Importance of Not Judging your Characters, a Conversation with Laird Barron

Benoit Lelievre
Conversations

Living legend of horror Laird Barron dropped by the blog for horroctober to discuss cosmic horror, the genesis of his new and fantastic collection Swift to Chase and a crucial writing principle: never judging one's own character. 

Essay: The Secret of Long-Lasting Horror Fiction
Oct 29

Oct 29 Essay: The Secret of Long-Lasting Horror Fiction

Benoit Lelievre
Essays

My best friend in the entire internet Ryan Sayles is dropping some knowledge on the narrative alchemy of long-lasting horror fiction.

Book Review : T.E.D Klein - The Ceremonies (1984)
Oct 28

Oct 28 Book Review : T.E.D Klein - The Ceremonies (1984)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

T.E.D Klein's novel The Ceremonies sure is a cult classic. How does it hold up today? Read my review to find out.

Essay : Embracing the Cold, Desolate Cosmos
Oct 27

Oct 27 Essay : Embracing the Cold, Desolate Cosmos

Benoit Lelievre
Essays

This is Horror's Bob Pastorella was kind enough to visit us and drop some insight on the resurgence of cosmic horror in contemporary culture in a special episode of Embracing the Cold, Desolate Cosmos.

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