Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
‘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) […]
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 & […]
