Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
‘The Walking Dead‘ roars to life in ‘Made To Suffer‘, its mid-season finale. [rating=4] Oh ‘Walking Dead‘, what a fair-weather show you are. You started off with a bang, but you’ve been wildly uneven ever since. But things have changed these past few episodes of Season 3. When this series ups the action, and forgets […]
‘Margate Sands’ is a bloody conclusion to a killer season for ‘Boardwalk Empire’. [rating=6] ‘Boardwalk Empire’s‘ last episode ‘2 Imposters‘ took the HBO Gangster drama to new heights, with more action and intensity than any previous episode. This carried over into ‘Margate Sands’, last night’s excellent season finale. ***SPOILER ALERT! Do not watch until you see […]
The SLIS Geek Holiday Gift Guide 2012: The Best in Books, Clothing and Collectibles Recently I’ve covered the Best Music Box Sets, the Best DVD and Blu-Ray Sets, and the 27 Best Novelty geek gifts to aid you in your holiday shopping needs. For my last gift guide installment, we’ll be covering the best in books, collectibles and […]
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Geeky Gift Goodness…. Looking for the best Geek Gifts for Christmas this year? Here’s our list of the 27 Best Geek Gifts of 2012, which any self-respecting nerd would be proud to own. From movie memorabilia to techie gadgets, I have you covered with items itemized by categories of various nerditude. […]
The Best DVD and Blu-Ray Sets of 2012. Perfect Christmas Gifts for Movie and TV Lovers. Are you looking for the best Christmas gifts for the Movie or TV lover in your life? Well you’re in luck. 2012 has brought us a ton of great film and television box sets on Blu-ray and DVD. Or […]
From Smashing Pumpkins to the Rolling Stones…here are the 19 Best music box sets that make great Christmas Gifts for Music Lovers.. It’s getting closer to Christmas….are you still searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for your Music loving spouse, mate or best friend? Well I’ve poured over Amazon and found the best music box […]
Review: Brian Eno goes back to ambient mode, but he’s not on autopilot with the gorgeous, soothing album ‘LUX’. [rating=4] Brian Eno’s most recent instrumental ambient work was ‘Small Craft On A Milk Sea‘, which was primarily outtakes from songs unused from Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lovely Bones‘. It was somewhat of a departure for the master […]
Album Review: Deftones come back with one of their strongest albums to date with ‘Koi No Yokan’. [rating=6] The Deftones were in major transition when they released 2010’s Diamond Eyes. Bassist Chi Cheng was in a coma from a car accident, so they put their album Eros on hold and started fresh, working with new bassist Sergio Vega (Quicksand). It […]
Review: ‘Skyfall’ is James Bond’s Long ‘Dark Knight’ Of The Soul [rating=5] ‘Casino Royale‘ was a game changer for James Bond movies. The character was revitalized, camp-free, and taken seriously. It was also hugely successful. Then came ‘Quantum Of Solace’, a flat, uninviting snooze fest that was forgotten almost as soon as it came out. […]
Album Review: ‘King Animal’ has its moments, but its too domesticated to be as compelling as the band’s 90’s output. [rating=3] When the newly reunited Soundgarden announced they were recording their new album King Animal, it sparked much anticipation. It’s been 16 years since singer Chris Cornell, Guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Ben Shepherd and […]
