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REVIEW: Under the Shadow
It takes a certain skill to take on a genre as recognizable as horror and make it your own, especially when you keep many of the tropes intact. But that’s what Babak Anvari accomplishes with his...
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First Look: The Mighty Thor #15 by Aaron & Dauterman
The Asgard/Shi’Ar War Begins in THE MIGHTY THOR #15! Here’s your first look at The Mighty Thor #15 by writer Jason Aaron and artist Russell Dauterman, on sale January 11th, 2017 from Marvel Comics....
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Picks from Chip: Another Earth
Film: Another EarthFormat: DVD from NetFlix on rockin’ flatscreen. This is the twelfth in a series of twelve films selected by Chip Lary. In the best science fiction stories, the science fiction is...
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Preview: Dept. H #9 by Matt Kindt (Dark Horse)
Dept. H #9 Preview (Dark Horse) Here’s a 6 page preview of Dept. H #9, a sci-fi crime story by creator Matt Kindt and colorist Sharlene Kindt, on sale December 21st, 2016 from Dark Horse. DEPT. H...
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Review: Miss Sloane is a (Dis)Comforting Liberal Fantasy
Imagine there's a comprehensive gun control bill in Congress which aims to codify into law many of the things polls indicate the majority of Americans support, such as a ban on gun sales to people who...
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5 Questions About The Trailer – The Fate and the Furious
5 Questions About The TrailerThe Fate and the FuriousPlot– When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them...
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New Craneium 7" is OUT today
Limited up to 270 copies 50 on clear vinyl (H42 Records Edition) 50 on red vinyl (Band Edition) 50 on black vinyl 100 on gold vinyl (Ripple Music Edition) 20 Testpress Edition OUT 12/12/2016 Craneium...
View ArticleRalph's Indie Show REPLAY No. 202
Tracks by:One Man Revival — Be With Me AnymoreTHUMPERS — GargantuaThis Party - MoneyAffairs - Life Of leisureFeral Five - VoidPalmes - OsloLUNA TIDES - Over The CliffsLIINES - Be HereAlias Kid - Smoke...
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Scottish comedy – Getting mature?
Ben Verth lives in London and runs the new Monkey Barrel comedy club in Edinburgh.“What is your real day job?” I asked him.“This is,” he replied.“What?” I asked. “Running a comedy club in Edinburgh...
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Preview: Moonshine #3 by Azzarello & Risso (Image)
Moonshine #3 Preview (Image) Here’s a 5 page preview of Moonshine #3 by writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso, on sale December 14th, 2016 from Image Comics. MOONSHINE #3Story: Brian...
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Preview: Reborn #3 by Millar & Capullo (Image)
Reborn #3 Preview (Image) Here’s a 3 page preview of Reborn #3, a sci-fi fantasy by writer Mark Millar and artist Greg Capullo, on sale December 14th, 2016 from Image Comics. REBORN #3Story: Mark...
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Movie Review: ‘Hell or High Water’ (SECOND OPINION)
Movie Review: 'Hell or High Water' (SECOND OPINION)Read Slam Adams review right here!Plot: In order to cover their recently deceased mother's debt and save their oil rich ranch, Texas brothers Toby...
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7 Reasons Jingle All The Way is the Greatest Christmas Film!
This has always been one of my favorite Christmas films (and guilty pleasures), I love Arnold Schwarzenegger. I mean come on who doesn’t? Maybe its best if people don’t answer that one though!This post...
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Justice League Action First 7 Episodes Review
There’s a new Justice League cartoon out and this time it’s all about the action. Eleven minutes of action per episode and each episode is supposed to start right in the middle of the action, and so...
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Album Review: Guytano’s “‘I Am Inside My Body”
Review by Sarah SpohnTypical high schoolers are busy trying to study for geometry tests, going to homecoming dances, and finishing college applications. Grant and Eddie Hamilton, Jack Hebert and Isaac...
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Off Script: Dementia 13
Film: Dementia 13Format: DVD from LaSalle Public Library through interlibrary loan on laptop. Roger Corman might be known for low-budget schlock, but you have to hand it to the man: he was if nothing...
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The Walking Tree: Here Again There Again
Long Islanders The Walking Tree channel the sound of Nineties alternative rock on their single Here Again There Again,. All the required ingredients are in place: lots of guitars, basic hard-hitting...
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Odin's 2016 Top Ten
1. Khemmis – Hunted They rocked our world with their debut in 2015 then came right back with an album that was an absolute game changer. Keep your eyes on this band.2. Wo Fat – Midnight Cometh...
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The Neon Demon (2016) – Review
Review: "Beauty isn't everything. It's the only thing," one character illustrates in the midst of Nicolas Winding Refn's The Neon Demon to justify the core theme of this neo-surreal piece. Believe me,...
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The State of the Blog, December 2016
2016 has been as bad a year for me as everyone else, perhaps even more so, considering that I've lost my job and been struggling with severe depression ever since. I don't like to burden my readers...
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