Arts
Review: Haunted Histories Collection
Haunted Histories Collection History Channel Street: 09.25 This five-disc collection features the History Channel produced programs “Hauntings,” “Vampire Secrets,” “Salem Witch Trials,” “The Haunted History of Halloween” and the A&E-produced “Poltergeist.” The programs on the Salem Witch Trials and the history of Halloween are the most straightforward, presenting a fair amount of historical information regarding
Review: Fred Armisen presents: Complicated Drumming Technique: Jens Hannemann
Fred Armisen presents: Complicated Drumming Technique: Jens Hannemann Drag City Street: 10.23 This instructional DVD showcases the drumming prowess of Jens Hannemann, a Fred Armisen parody of a euro-trash Neil Peart-wannabe (complete with Eddie Vedder hair, a sleeveless sci-fi t-shirt and a soul patch.) Live clips of Hannemann’s mock jazz band are interspersed with song
Review: Dog the Bounty Hunter: The Arrest
Dog the Bounty Hunter: The Arrest A&E Street: 09.25 Dog is a real honest-t’-Christ red-blooded American, I tell you what! Runnin’ all over the world with a long blond mullet and a leather vest with no shirt underneath, bringing criminals to justice. Yes sir, he’s the baddest bail bondsmen this side of the Mississippi. THRILL
Review: Damned to Heaven
Damned to Heaven Thomas Elliott and Pawel Gula Street: 2007 This film started making the festival circuit last year and will soon be released on DVD. It follows the story of several former FLDS members and the hunt for their fugitive leader Warren Jeffs. Interviews with members and audio clips from sermons given by Jeffs
Review: Bondi Tsunami
Bondi Tsunami Rachael Lucas MVD Visual Street: 09.18 After putting this movie into the player I immediately felt as if I just took a hit of acid or smoked some very potent grass. With very little talking and super vivid colors, this film takes you on a psychedelic journey with four Japanese surf bums in
Review: Barry Cooper’s Never Get Busted Again Vol. 1: Traffic...
Barry Cooper’s Never Get Busted Again Vol. 1: Traffic Stops Barry Cooper The Disinformation Company Street: 10.30 Going far past the traditional “Legalize it, man” approach to pro-activism, Barry Cooper has done a marvelous job with the first in his series, Barry Cooper’s Never Get Busted Again. Being an ex-drug cop, he shows videos of
Review: An Evening of Yes
An Evening of Yes Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe MVDvisual Street: 08.28 Previous to getting this DVD I had no pretension of liking Yes. I have had several friends, who I respect but was skeptical about, who love Yes. Not knowing where to begin to re-access Yes, it was fortuitous that this came into the office.
Gallery Stroll – November 2007
Angela Brown editor and chief operator of SLUG Magazine has a deep connection with the residents of Pierpont Avenue. Having lived nearby and worked on the street for many years, its impending demise made the timing crucial for an art show … read more
Bellyography: Mary (Miraj) – November 2007
In all pantheons, there is usually a representation of the nurturing, caring mother figure that oversees the well-being of the community. This, in a nutshell, is Mary. … read more
Review: This Ain’t Your Mom’s Hardcore vol. 2
V/A This Ain’t Your Mom’s Hardcore vol. 2 Full Lock Media 7.24.07 TAYMH= Solid State Bands + Ferret Bands + Boring Spazzy metalcore If you are dyed in the wool fan of Solid State Records or Ferret Records this may be the release for you. The only enjoyment I can see anyone getting out of