My review of Broken River Books' first 2017 release: David Bowles' new short story collection Chupacabra Vengeance!
My review of Broken River Books' first 2017 release: David Bowles' new short story collection Chupacabra Vengeance!
The fans have spoken! Here is my first audience suggestion review: Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt, by the immortal Chuck Tingle.
My review of Bob Truluck's novel The Big Nowhere. While it wasn't my favorite Truluck by any means, it's another pop noir with a life of its own. Highly recommended for fans of Elmore Leonard.
My review of Nine Inch Nails' new album Not The Actual Events, a sophisticated and daring new EP that may not win the band new fans, but will sure please the old ones.
Horns is a terrible movie based on a great idea, but it's definitely one of the so-bad-it's-good films you watch with friends and booze. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple and David Morse. Directed by Alexandre Aja. Based on a novel by Joe Hill.
I begin my year-long retrospective of Peter Straub's work with Koko, the first volume of the Blue Rose Trilogy. While I have my qualms coming in with a twenty-eight years perspective, there is no doubt that Straub's a standout talent.
I wrote a long and nerdy piece about one of my obsessions: analyzing the nature of Taylor Swift's mainstream success. Whether you adore her or "don't get it" this piece is for you.
There's some good and some bad about Hardcore Henry, but in terms of the unlikely marriage between movies and video games aesthetics, it's quite close to being successful.
To celebrate the reissue of Sunn O)))'s gorgeous live album Dømkirke, I decided to review it. It's one record that redefined my entire relationship to music. If you don't "get" Sunn O))), this review is a good starting point also.
My review of the cagey and whimsical The Lobster, starring Collin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux and many others. Co-written and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
My review of Will Viharo's latest book Things I Do When I'm Awake. It's not what you think it is. At all.
I am so happy Homeland is back on television I invented a drinking game for it. Play the Homeland Drinking Game this winter, it'll double the fun!!!
My review of Johnny Shaw's novel Floodgate. For all its ups and down it is one of Shaw's most ambitious and memorable efforts to date.
My review of Damien Chazelle's La La Land where I discuss the accusations of whitewashing. Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and John Legend.
My review of Run the Jewels 3, a solid, creative yet SLIGHTLY overdone hip-hop record. Very much worth your while nonetheless. It's not perfect, but it's great.
My review of John Le Carré's The Night Manager. While it was a pleasant surprise overall, it did not quite transcend its nature. Click to read more.
In 2017, I will review YOUR book suggestion every month. Click here to read what else is going to happen on the site.
My review of Timur Bekmambetov's remake of Ben-Hur. I know what you're thinking. It's a silly idea and I don't necessarily disagree. But it's kind of well-done.
My review of the terrific Too Late, featuring John Hawkes, Crystal Reed and Dichen Lachman. Written and directed by Dennis Hauck. A fierce re-imagining of detective movies.
My review of Cartoons in the Suicide Forest by Leza Cantoral. Embrace the end of innocence and hurl yourself into the unknown with her. Click to read more.
