Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Smashing Pumpkins ‘Siamese Dream’ Turns 25 Years Old; A look back at an alt-rock masterpiece. This is the first in a series of Albums Revisited. So Smashing Pumpkins ‘Siamese Dream‘ turned 25 this week. Good lord. I feel old. Where’d the time go? I was 22 it came out. I was also a mess of […]
Gary Numan Releases New Single ‘I Am Dust’, discusses new album details. Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan just released a new single ‘I Am Dust.‘ It’s from the upcoming, long in the works album ‘Splinter’ which will be released October 14th. Listen to it below: In an interview with Stereogum, Numan discussed the album’s difficult […]
‘The Wolverine’ Movie Review: Marvel’s favorite mutant gets back on the right path, even if it’s bumpy at times. [rating=3] Hugh Jackman has the dubious distinction of playing a cinematic superhero for longer than any other actor. His character Wolverine, has had a charmed box office life, but critically it’s been mixed. X-2 remains one […]
Joel Hodgson ‘Riffing Myself’ Review: Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson gives a warm and funny look into his unique creative mind. [rating=5] Recently I interviewed Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator and star Joel Hodgson. We discussed his one-man show Riffing Myself , and he mentioned was coming back to Austin. And luckily, I was able to attend […]
Welcome to Part Three of the most Underrated Television Shows of all time. If you haven’t seen the previous entries click here to read part one, and click here to read Part two, so you can see what we’ve covered already. I have links to Amazon DVD’s and Blu-Ray under each entry. 15. Space […]
Welcome to our 2nd installment of the Most Underrated TV Shows of all time. To check out entries 40-30, and to see the criteria for my choices, click here to read Part 1. I’ll have Amazon links where available for any unsung treasures you’d like to own. 29. The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986-1989-Syndicated) […]
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 […]
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 […]