Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Top 20 Best Twilight Zone Episodes Part 2 Okay, so here we are for 2nd installment of the Top 20 Best Twilight Zone episodes. Before reading be sure to read Part 1 of the series, to see what you missed. In the words of Rod Serling: “Submitted for your approval”…: 12. “To Serve Man” An Alien ship […]
Is the concept of selling out past its sell by date? Recently I saw a Gucci ad which uses Depeche Mode’s ‘Strangelove’ in its campaign ad. And during the Super Bowl, millions heard the mash-up of the Cult’s ‘She Sells Sanctuary” and Flo-Rida’s “Good Feeling” during a Miller Lite ad. Most people in my age […]
Top 20 Best Twilight Zone Episodes. It’s almost that time of year again! Syfy Channel will once again air its annual July 4th Twilight Zone Marathon. The Twilight Zone remains the best show ever made in television history. Creator Rod Serling’s classic fusion of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy has blown people’s minds ever since its debut […]
Album Release News: Muse, Roxy Music Muse will be releasing their long awaited follow up to 2009’s “The Resistance” when their new album, “The 2nd law”, arrives on Sept. 18th. They’ve come up with an interesting promo, which you can see on Pretty Much Amazing, by clicking here. It’s shot like a big blockbuster film […]
*A Disturbing, disorienting thriller,”We Need To Talk About Kevin” leaves a lasting impression. [rating=4] “We Need To Talk About Kevin”, based on the novel by Lionel Shriver, has a sense of unease and dread that keeps you unsettled from the first to last frame. Tilda Swinton plays Eva Khatchadourian, mother to Kevin, an adolescent involved […]
Top 20 Oddball Toys From the 70’s/80’s Part 2 Okay, here we are for 2nd installment of the kookiest and most beloved toys from my childhood. Be sure to catch part 1 if you haven’t done so already: 9. Eagle Eye G.I. Joe G.I. Joe originated as 12 inch action figures, long before their […]
Top 20 Oddball Toys From the 70’s and 80’s Part 1 I don’t know how most of you felt about your toys growing up, but for this only child, they were prize possessions, and provided endless hours of entertainment. There is a clear demarcation with toy lovers born in the late 60’s or early 70’s, […]
The Smashing Pumpkins ‘Oceania’ Album Review [rating=4] Has there ever been a band more polarizing than the Smashing Pumpkins? And it all has to do with frontman Billy Corgan. His songwriting and guitar playing skills helped make them one of the biggest acts on the 90’s, with the classic albums ‘Gish’, ‘Siamese Dream’ and ‘Mellon Collie and […]
Listen to New Smashing Pumpkins Album Oceania **UPDATE: The time to preview “Oceania” in its entirety has passed. But don’t despair, as you can still preview snippets and purchase on iTunes and Amazon by clicking on one of the links below. And you can read my album review by clicking here. ; The Smashing Pumpkins […]
The Top 40 Most Underrated Guitarists in Rock Part 2 Here we are with the 2nd installment of the most underrated guitarists in rock. You can catch Part 1 here. If you’re curious to check out any of the songs or artists mentioned, just click on the album images to purchase from Amazon. 27. […]
