Year: 2011
Sing Your Song
I’m a little ashamed to admit that before seeing this documentary the only thing I knew about Harry Belafonte was that he sang and popularized the Jamaican song, “Day-O.” “Sing Your Song” enlightened me not only about Bellefonte’s early music and acting career but more importantly, his work as a worldwide human rights advocator. Belafonte is probably one of the most underrated activists of the last century and in a way it seems fitting. … read more
Modern Imbecile’s Planet World
A hit-and-miss comedy that misses hard but hits harder. … read more
R.I.P. Trish Keenan of Broadcast
Trish Keenan passed away on January 14, 2011 from pneumonia. She was only 42. Her mortality will make this music even more immortal, and she will continue to inspire people and challenge what people think they know. R.I.P. Trish. Your lullabies will always sing me to sleep—sometimes with dreams, sometimes with nightmares. … read more
Like a Lion
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }When I walked into this show I figured it would be a glorified piece about how badass Tanner Hall thinks he is. However, a few minutes into the film, it was abundantly clear the main focus of the documentary was about how fucked up he is. By that I mean he has gone through a lot of ups and downs to get where he is today.
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Azadi: Freedom
The spirit of adventure and willingness to explore unpopular realms of sport is what sets the X-Dance Film Festival apart from others like it. In this film, director Anthony Bonello collects his cast of skiers and brings them to the mysterious land of Kashmir, India. … read more
Dream Result
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }Forget what you know about most extreme athletes. A new breed is stepping up and delivering some of the most amazing, mind-bending performances the world of sports has ever seen. The film’s creators, Russ Sturges and Tyler Bradt, take the viewer on a journey through the expanding territory of whitewater kayaking and deliver a visceral experience that commands attention. Both Sturges and Bradt have had successful careers in the sport, but making the transition from athlete to filmmaker has proved to be as challenging as it has exciting.
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RJD2 w/ DJ Steez @ Urban Lounge 01.28.11
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Napalm Flesh: Business As Usual
This week’s blog features exclusive reviews of new albums from Ulcerate, Abysmal Dawn, Psycho and Tuck From Hell. Also featured is a rundown of this week’s metal happenings and a link to hear the latest from experimental/drone/doom favorites Earth. … read more
Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy @ The Depot 01.29.11
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }I can sum up Slash’s entire performance in two words: pure entertainment. I’ve never really considered myself a Slash fan, or a Guns N’ Roses fan for that matter, however, when some friends said they were going to go see Slash and his makeshift band of fellow musicians, I couldn’t resist. Something about seeing a legend like Slash in concert is really exciting. Luckily, I live just up the street from The Depot, so having a few cold ones and cruising down the block is no problem.
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Wasatch Roller Derby Season Opener
Fans crossed over into the derby dimension as Wasatch Roller Derby opened the 2011 season with two newly formed home teams, the Black Diamond Divas and the Hot Wheelers. It was shaping up to be a defensive bout early on as the first few jams revealed how evenly matched the teams were. … read more