Now playing on the Criterion Channel Welcome back, cinephiles. Here’s another batch of flicks to enjoy on the Criterion Channel site and app. Newly added: Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017) One … Read More
Review: BLACKPINK “How You Like That”
If you have a Twitter, you’ve seen one. Over the last few years, it’s become expected that a viral tweet will have replies full of k-pop idol videos. These focus … Read More
Criterion Channel Picks – July 2nd, 2020: “But I’m a Cheerleader” & more
Now playing on the Criterion Channel Hey there, cinephiles! We’re doing a slight overhaul on the Criterion Channel column. Now, I’m going to be posting shorter columns every Thursday with … Read More
April Criterion Channel Picks to Battle Pandemic Boredom
Stuck at home? Love movies? Here’s some excellent cinema available on the Criterion Channel subscription streaming service. I’m back again with a follow-up to last month’s batch of picks, highlighting … Read More
Shudder Shut-In Rec Extravaganza!
Horror on Shudder Due current state of things, everyone is looking for the best stuff available streaming. Shudder, the streaming site dedicated to all things horror, is offering a free … Read More
The Invisible Man and the Horrors of Abuse
Invisible Man Warning: This is not spoiler-free and deals with the subjects of abuse and suicide. As a long-time fan of Leigh Whannell’s work, I have been eagerly awaiting … Read More
American Dirt is Capitalism at its Finest
There has been ongoing controversy regarding American Dirt. The book, telling the story of a mother and her son fleeing violence in Mexico to the United States, has gotten incredible … Read More
Review: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers in Cincinnati, OH
Scrolling through Facebook, I see a sponsored post from my local venue, Bogarts: “Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers SOLD OUT!” The comments are… a bit of a mixed bag, to … Read More
Review: Taking Back Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio
Taking Back Sunday – Cincinnati There are two things I’m a sucker for — Taking Back Sunday, and full album tours. The Tell All Your Friends Anniversary Tour surely delivered. … Read More
Review: The Regrettes in Cleveland, Ohio
Image credit: The Clash Magazine My little sister once tweeted: God is a Woman, and her name is Lydia Night. The tweet was favorited by Night, as well as Dylan … Read More
The Division 2: Four Months Later
Well, here we are. A little over four months after the release of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (which will be referred to as TD2 going forward) and…where to start? … Read More
Art Opening: Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprisings
MIAMI WILL BE ONE OF ONLY THREE U.S. CITIES TO HOST “ART AFTER STONEWALL 1969 ─ 1989” Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprisings Marc Lida, Grace Jones at … Read More
A Spoiler-rific Reaction to Avengers: Endgame
Let’s not mince words: if you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame DON’T READ THIS I don’t know just how many spoilers there will be in this piece, but it will be … Read More
Looking For A Fun Night Out in LA? Two Bit Circus Is Here!
Now open in Downtown Los Angeles is the “Micro-Amusement Park” Two Bit Circus. It’s a neat little place with VR, gaming, and “story” rooms similar to escape rooms but much … Read More