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The Top 15 Films of 2022

Justin Remer01.2023Critics, Mini Review, Movies, Opinion, Reviews, TheatricalLeave a Comment

Everything Everywhere All At Once

I’m warning you now. This Top 15 Films of 2022 list does not contain Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar 2, or anything Marvel. This isn’t a knee-jerk anti-crowdpleaser thing. I enjoyed a … Read More

Justin RemerThe Top 15 Films of 202201.01.2023

Movie Review: In The Court of the Crimson King

Aaron Conn11.2022Movies, Music, ReviewsLeave a Comment

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After a three year wait, the King Crimson documentary is finally here. The movie, In the Court of the Crimson King, is a fine documentary on the legendary prog rockers. Director … Read More

Aaron ConnMovie Review: In The Court of the Crimson King11.17.2022

Concert Review: Tears For Fears, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

PF Wilson05.2022Concert Review, Live Music, Miscellaneous, Music, New Music, ReviewsLeave a Comment

Tears for Fears 2022

Even before the global pandemic, a Tears For Fears sighting was rare, particularly in North America. Indeed the duo from Bath, England, who got the world’s toes tapping with their … Read More

PF WilsonConcert Review: Tears For Fears, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH05.24.2022

Review: New stand-up record from Amy Miller, “California King”

Justin Remer04.2022Album Review, Comedy, ReviewsLeave a Comment

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Amy Miller – California King A lot has happened since Amy Miller released her first album of stand-up comedy, Solid Gold, in 2016. Spotify deleted the vast majority of stand-up … Read More

Justin RemerReview: New stand-up record from Amy Miller, “California King”04.22.2022

“Encanto” could have used another draft. Or three. 

Lincoln Hayes12.2021Critics, Family, Movies, ReviewsLeave a Comment

New Disney movies draw me to the theater almost without question. Pandemic aside, we are usually in seats opening or second weekend. However these days, movies have to really, really … Read More

Lincoln Hayes“Encanto” could have used another draft. Or three. 12.28.2021

Netflix’s “Love Hard” is a surprisingly fun Christmas rom-com

Lincoln Hayes11.2021Comedy, Comedy, Movies, ReviewsLeave a Comment

They say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. This generally applies to movie titles as well. People get degrees in marketing and make buckets and buckets of money coming … Read More

Lincoln HayesNetflix’s “Love Hard” is a surprisingly fun Christmas rom-com11.30.2021

Alright, let’s talk about “Eternals”

Lincoln Hayes11.2021Movies, ReviewsLeave a Comment

I had the rare opportunity since the onset of the pandemic to see a movie in the theaters opening weekend. My wife and I elected to attend the earliest matinee … Read More

Lincoln HayesAlright, let’s talk about “Eternals”11.18.2021

The squandered potential of “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”

Lincoln Hayes10.2021Horror, Movies, ReviewsLeave a Comment

October means spooky season and anyone raised in the 80s-90s likely remembers the amazing book “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” by Alvin Schwartz. These stories were both spooky … Read More

Lincoln HayesThe squandered potential of “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”10.26.2021

Defending “The Skeleton Key”

Lincoln Hayes10.2021Horror, Movies, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

Always take reviews with a grain of salt. Personal biases, circumstantial situations when viewing the film, and, of course, the quality of the film itself come into play for any … Read More

Lincoln HayesDefending “The Skeleton Key”10.25.2021

“The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper” – Review

Aidan Mason09.2021Miscellaneous, ReviewsLeave a Comment

YouTube’s been one of the most popular platforms in recent years, and many YouTubers have become stars, turning their videos into their career, becoming massive figures in the public eye. … Read More

Aidan Mason“The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper” – Review09.13.2021

New Music Friday: Halsey, CHVRCHES, Kacey Musgraves, Madi Diaz

Justin Remer08.2021Critics, Miscellaneous, Music, New Music, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

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Welcome back to New Music Friday! August is sort of a quiet time for new music, and this week’s batch is a mixed bag with some real highlights. What is New … Read More

Justin RemerNew Music Friday: Halsey, CHVRCHES, Kacey Musgraves, Madi Diaz08.28.2021

Feeling unfulfilled after “Exandria Unlimited”

Lincoln Hayes08.2021Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

Fans of Critical Role, the Twitch and YouTube live stream and actual-play channel who have taken the Dungeons & Dragons and streaming world by storm over the past six years, … Read More

Lincoln HayesFeeling unfulfilled after “Exandria Unlimited”08.20.2021

“The Bad Batch” finale is a two-part (surprise) tear-jerker

Lincoln Hayes08.2021Reviews, Show Review, TelevisionLeave a Comment

The premiere season of the “Star Wars: Clone Wars” spin-off “The Bad Batch” has had all the ups and downs one would expect from an animated series. There were action-packed … Read More

Lincoln Hayes“The Bad Batch” finale is a two-part (surprise) tear-jerker08.18.2021

New Music Friday: The Weeknd, Jack Harlow, Tierra Whack

Justin Remer08.2021Critics, Miscellaneous, Music, New Music, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

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What a great week for new music! Welcome back to New Music Friday! What is New Music Friday? It’s mostly a Twitch stream at twitch.tv/duckthepianowire on Fridays (usually at noon PT / … Read More

Justin RemerNew Music Friday: The Weeknd, Jack Harlow, Tierra Whack08.06.2021
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