Month: June 2014
Fear No Film: Societal Boundaries
These films identify the boundaries of who we are as a nation, right now, at this moment, while comparing this to other countries. … read more
Fear No Film: Historical Boundaries
These films explore the limits that we all share as humans, from “traditions” that we can’t quite shake, to hypothetical next steps as a species. … read more
Fitz And The Tantrums: Life on the Road and the...
Fitz and The Tantrums are widely known for their catchy tunes, writing chart-topping songs that stick in your head for hours. While six neo-soul indie-poppers might have your head in the clouds listening to “The Walker,” they’ve got their feet planted firmly on the ground. They welcome change and innovation, taking chances and staying humble in their successes. I had the lovely opportunity to speak with John Wicks (drummer and electronics), who shared some of his perspective about life on the road and the road to success. … read more
Television Reviews
Reviews for Adventure Time, Afterlife, Doctor Who, Futurama, Legit, The Mr. Magoo Theatrical Collection, News Radio, Ripper Street and The Simpsons.
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18 Exclusive Video Game Reviews
Video game reviews for BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Bound by Flame, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Full Bore, Full Mojo Rampage, Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi, Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Lego: The Hobbit, Mario Golf: World Tour, Memento Mori 2, Mugen Souls Z, NES Remix 2, Squidds Odyssey, Tesla Effect, The Walking Dead, The Witch & The Hundred Knight, The Wolf Among Us and Viscera Cleanup Detail.
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Movie Reviews
Movie Reviews for Edge of Tomorrow, Every Everything: The Music, Life and Times of Grant Hart, How To Train Your Dragon 2, Life Itself and X-Men: Days of Future Past. … read more
Book Reviews
Book reviews for Acquisitions: The Plague Legacy Book 1, Daft Punk: A Trip Inside The Pyramid and Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal … read more
Product Reviews
Product reviews for Amazon’s Amazon Fire TV, Beacon Audio’s Phoenix 2, CamelBak’s
Relay Water Filtration Pitcher, Rosemary Glass’ Glass Guitar Pick and Out Of Print Clothing’s A Clockwork Orange/Fahrenheit 451 T-Shirts. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Makes a City
What brings a city to life, and what gives it its heart? Historians and anthropologists credit community gathering spaces like libraries, schoolhouses and city halls. Typically, when I want to know about a city, I ask a city dweller. When you speak to a resident about the heart of the city, the conversation usually turns to merchants, restaurants, artists, theaters and performers—the makers and doers who make up the city. … read more
Beer Reviews
Now that we’re in the midst of summer’s full heat, it’s time to think about those thirst-quenching beers. Sure, you can visit the occasional double IPA or Belgian golden strong ale but, after mowing the lawn on a 90-degree-plus day, are you seriously going to tell me that you want something sweet with a little bit of alcohol burn? … read more