Authors: Alex Springer
Sundance Film Review: The Greasy Strangler
Amid tableaus that fixate on cartoonish gore, ungainly sex, feral pubic hair and lurid sausage consumption, The Greasy Strangler does tell a story—I think. … read more
Sundance Film Review: NUTS!
NUTS! tells the story of Dr. Brinkley and his bizarrely successful attempt to build an empire on a foundation of trans-species testicular transplants. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Mapplethorpe: Look At the Pictures
Whether you’re an avid follower of Robert Mapplethorpe’s career or just now hearing about him, Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures offers a comprehensive look at his controversial oeuvre. … read more
Review: Crypt of the NecroDancer
When Crypt of the NecroDancer was in early access, it was one of the most clever and addictive games that I had ever played. … read more
Review: Rebel Galaxy
Rebel Galaxy
Double Damage Games
Reviewed on: PC
Also on: PS4, Xbox One, Mac
Street: 05.18
Every time I’ve played a game that puts me in charge of a spaceship, I’ve inevitably been disappointed. There’s always something that precludes an experience that should essentially be a simulated version of Joss Whedon’s Firefly. … read more
Review: The Weaponographist
It’s clear that The Weaponographist is hoping to insert itself as a new entry in the rapidly diversifying roguelike genre. … read more
Review: Jupiter Ascending
Oh, the hot mess that is Jupiter Ascending. It’s one of those rare films that manages to be totally endearing despite the fact that it’s totally flawed—think of it as the cinematic heir to Flash Gordon. … read more
Director Ira Sachs Explores the Nature of Friendship in Little...
With a majority of his films having premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, director and screenwriter Ira Sachs has become a fixture at Park City’s annual celebration of independent film. Boasting an impressive body of cinematic work that explores the nuances of familial boundaries, sexual identity and the complicated nature of love itself, Ira has established himself as a keen observer of human relationships. … read more
Review: Blackhole
Whenever I start getting a big head about how good I am at video games, a simple 2D platformer like Blackhole will come out and completely humiliate me. … read more
Review: Dirty Bomb
Given the fact that the game is in its beta phase, it would be easy for it to be derivative and buggy. Surprisingly, this is not the case with Dirty Bomb. … read more