Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
The 40 Most Underrated TV Shows Of All Time; the most obscure, unsung, and forgotten television masterpieces worth rediscovering. This is Part One in a Three Part Series. Click here to read Part 2. Television is now better than cinema. Premium Cable’s lack of censorship has allowed for audacious and morally complex dramas like Homeland […]
Zack Snyder announces Superman/Batman movie at 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. Today at San Diego’s 2013 comic-con, director Zack Snyder blew fanboys minds. He was joined on stage by actor Henry Lennix, (who played Gen. Swanwick in Man of Steel), who read these words: “I want you to remember, Clark. In all the years to come. In all […]
Only Happy When It Rains? Then check out our Best Rainy Day Playlist. We had rain this week in Austin. A welcome rarity in drought stricken TX. It got me thinking about how my musical tastes often depend on the weather. Any hint of rainy skies, and I gravitate toward the darker stuff. So I […]
Celebrating the 20 best movie sequels of all time… Let’s face it; most movies don’t need a sequel. The majority of sequels, prequels, reboots, etc, are cash-grabs, and plot and relevancy is an afterthought. But occasionally the stars align, and a sequel comes along that is either better than, equal to, or flawed but fascinating […]
The Bridge: Pilot Review New FX Drama is off to a solid, if formulaic start. [rating=4] This review contains mild spoilers. Dexter. The Killing. Hannibal. Does the world really need another grim and gritty serial killer show? FX apparently thinks so, and they’ve made a convincing argument with The Bridge (a remake of the Scandinavian drama Bron/Broen). It’s […]
Well it appears official; the 2013 Lineup for Fun Fun Fun Fest has leaked. Here’s the full lineup for each stage: Orange Stage MGMT, M.I.A., Cut Copy, The Walkmen, Television, Deerhunter, Dismemberment Plant, Washed Out, Johnny Marr, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Sparks, Polyphonic Spree, Black Schwarzenback (of Jawbreaker/Jets to Brazil/Forgetters), Geographer, King Khan & […]
Check out our list of the 50 Best Alternative B Sides Ever Made. In the age of digital downloads, the B-side has become a quaint memory. But for those who grew up pre-internet, it was an added pleasure to get one or more bonus tracks with the purchase of a vinyl, cassette or cd single. Alternative […]
Check out our list of the Most Unintentionally Funny Comic Book Moments in all their awkward and offensive glory. In 1954, Psychiatrist Fredric Wertham waged a one man crusade against comic books. His book Seduction Of The Innocent claimed they were a corrupting influence on children. He single-handedly crippled the entire industry. He claimed that Batman […]
In honor of the late Richard Matheson, here’s our list of his best Twilight Zone Episodes, just in time for the July 4th Syfy Marathon. I recently wrote about the legacy of sci-fi writer Richard Matheson who recently passed away. And part of that legacy involves the memorable Twilight Zone episodes that he wrote. The Twilight […]
‘Dexter’ Season 8 Premiere Review; ‘Dexter’ starts its final season with a bang (or stab) in ‘A Beautiful Day.’ MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW. [rating=4] When we last saw Dexter it was at a major turning point of the series in its 7th season; his sister Deb killed Captain LaGuerta to keep him out of jail, leaving his dark […]
