Musings on the past and present state of music, film, and pop culture. Get off my lawn.
‘Inland Empire’ Blu-Ray [Criterion Collection] Review: David Lynch’s three hour multiple-persona Hollywood fever dream gets the long-awaited Criterion treatment with a director-approved 4K transfer. Criterion has been on a winning streak with its 4K restorations of David Lynch’s filmography including Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive. Now coming off the heels of their 2022 release of […]
‘Lost Highway’ 4K UHD + Blu-Ray [Criterion Collection] Review: David Lynch’s 1997 neo-noir freakout gets a definitive release. Even by David Lynch’s surrealist standards, ‘Lost Highway’ was a confounding puzzle that was as mesmerizing as it was maddening. The Neo-noir was born from a screenplay Lynch wrote with author Barry Gifford (the two had previously […]
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Blue Velvet’ [Criterion Collection]: Criterion releases the definitive edition of David Lynch’s classic surreal neo-noir. THE FILM: Among many David Lynch obsessives, Blue Velvet was their entry point into his dreamy oeuvre. It was his first exploration into his obsession with the dark underbelly under polite American society, striking a chord that remains […]
Concert Review: Chromatics at Emo’s Austin: Portland’s finest entertain rabid Texas fans for first tour in five years. When one thinks of the Chromatics, atmospherics certainly come to mind. And the group’s set at Emo’s last Saturday lived up to that descriptor, from the neon drenched kiosk selling the band’s merch, to the retro light […]
The SLIS 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Blu-ray and DVD Box Sets: the best superhero, sci-fi, horror, action and TV series Blu-ray gifts of the year. Welcome back to part 2 of the SLIS 2017 Holiday Gift Guide (click here to see part 1: Music Box Sets)! Well 2017 was a year I guess. And that’s […]
The SLIS 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Music Box Sets–exploring the best deluxe editions, CD Box Sets and Vinyl reissues in alternative, classic rock, soundtracks and more. Well it’s that time again: to stuff yourself with turkey first, and then get prepared for your holiday shopping for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond. And if you’re […]
‘Blade Runner 2049’s’ box office shortcomings are being blamed on a lack of younger viewers and bad marketing. I’m just glad it didn’t suck. If you paid attention to the box office reports last weekend, you would have thought Blade Runner 2049 was a fool’s errand. Sure it’s made over $90 million worldwide so far, […]
Dean Hurley ‘Anthology Resource Vol. 1: △△’ Review: Sound Designer shares sonic cues from ‘Twin Peaks The Return.’ [rating=5] Twin Peaks The Return fans will have to wait until September for the soundtracks featuring both Angelo Badalamenti’s score and all the acts who appeared in the Road House segments. But for those obsessives wanting even […]
Love and Time Lost: A Possible Endgame for Twin Peaks The Return–Damon Shell examines Agent Dale Cooper/Dougie Jones’ ultimate fate in Showtime series. By Damon Shell With only 6 episodes left in Twin Peaks The Return, and dozens of loose ends left to be tied up, there is one major plot thread that has me […]
John Fryer Talks New Black Needle Noise Album ‘Lost in Reflections’: veteran producer discusses new Black Needle Noise album, working with Chrysta Bell and more in our exclusive interview. John Fryer has been a pivotal figure in the evolution of electronic and alternative music. As a producer he’s worked with some of the most pivotal […]
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